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Friday Apr 25th, 2025 Share

Is a Townhouse Right for You? Comparing Townhomes vs. Detached Homes

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Just Listed: 35477 Sandy Hill Road, Abbotsford – Stunning 5 Bed Home with Suite & RV Parking

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What the Bank of Canada’s April 2025 Rate Hold Means for BC Real Estate

Tuesday Apr 15th, 2025 Share

The Pros and Cons of Buying a Pre-Sale or New Construction Home in BC

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Understanding Strata Fees & Special Assessments in Townhomes & Condos

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The Best School Catchments in South Surrey & White Rock

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Navigating Mortgage Renewals in 2025: What BC Homeowners Need to Know

BC Assessment VS Market Value

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Why Your BC Assessment Value & Market Value Are Different — And Why a Professional Market Evaluation Matters

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How Recent Tariff Changes Could Impact the BC Real Estate Market

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The Ultimate Moving Checklist for Buyers & Sellers in South Surrey

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The Ultimate Home Seller’s Guide: Step-by-Step Process to Selling Your Home

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The Ultimate Home Buyer’s Guide

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Real Estate Terms Every Buyer & Seller Should Know in BC

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Spring & Summer Home Maintenance Tips for Fraser Valley Homeowners

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Fraser Valley Real Estate Market Update – March 2025

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What Home Inspections Can Reveal (And When to Walk Away!)

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How to Find the Perfect Home for Your Lifestyle & Future Goals

Monday Mar 31st, 2025 Share

Common First-Time Buyer Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

Buying your first home is one of the most exciting and significant financial decisions you’ll ever make. But without the right guidance, first-time buyers often make costly mistakes that can lead to regret. As a trusted South Surrey & White Rock real estate expert, I, Omeed Ghafori, have helped countless first-time buyers successfully navigate the home-buying process. Here are the most common mistakes first-time buyers make—and how you can avoid them! 1. Not Getting...

Saturday Mar 29th, 2025 Share

Moving Up: How to Upsize from a Condo or Townhouse to a Detached Home with a Rental Suite

Friday Mar 28th, 2025 Share

How to Sell Your Home Fast in a

Thursday Mar 27th, 2025 Share

Do Open Houses Still Work in 2025? The Truth About Home Showings

Wednesday Mar 26th, 2025 Share

What Your Neighbour’s Home Sale Means for Your Property Value

Tuesday Mar 25th, 2025 Share

How to Sell Your Home for the Highest Price in Today’s Market

Monday Mar 24th, 2025 Share

Should You Renovate Before Selling Your Home? What Adds the Most Value?

Tuesday Mar 18th, 2025 Share

Why South Surrey is One of the Hottest Real Estate Markets in 2025

Monday Mar 17th, 2025 Share

The Biggest Mistakes Sellers Make That Cost Them Thousands (And How to Avoid Them!)

Selling a home is one of the biggest financial transactions you’ll ever make. Yet, many sellers unknowingly make costly mistakes that reduce their profits or cause their homes to sit on the market too long. If you're thinking of selling your home in South Surrey, White Rock, or Ocean Park, avoid these common pitfalls to ensure a smooth and profitable sale. 1. Overpricing Your Home One of the biggest mistakes sellers make is setting the price too high. While it’s tempting...

Saturday Mar 15th, 2025 Share

Top 5 Red Flags to Watch for When Buying a Home

Top 5 Red Flags to Watch for When Buying a Home - From Omeed Ghafori - Award Winning Realtor  Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. While it’s exciting to find a property that checks all your boxes, it’s crucial to look beyond the aesthetics and watch for potential red flags that could lead to costly problems down the road. As an experienced South Surrey and White Rock real estate agent, I, Omeed Ghafori, help buyers navigate the...

Thursday Mar 13th, 2025 Share

Top 7 Mistakes Home Sellers Make & How to Avoid Them - From Omeed Ghafori - Award Winning Realtor

Top 7 Mistakes Home Sellers Make & How to Avoid Them - From Omeed Ghafori - Award Winning Realtor Selling your home is one of the biggest financial transactions you’ll ever make, and the last thing you want is to leave money on the table or have the process drag on longer than necessary. Unfortunately, many home sellers make common mistakes that can cost them time, stress, and thousands of dollars. If you're planning to sell your home in South Surrey, White Rock, or the...

Thursday Mar 13th, 2025 Share

South Surrey Real Estate Market Trends: What to Expect in 2025 - Omeed Ghafori - Award Winning Realtor

South Surrey Real Estate Market Trends: What to Expect in 2025 - Omeed Ghafori - Award Winning Realtor If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in South Surrey or White Rock, staying informed about market trends is crucial. The real estate market is always evolving, and 2025 is shaping up to be an interesting year with new opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Here’s what you need to know about the South Surrey real estate market trends in the year ahead. 1....

Thursday Mar 13th, 2025 Share

How to Choose the Best Realtor to Sell Your Home in South Surrey

How to Choose the Best Realtor to Sell Your Home in South Surrey When it comes to selling your home, choosing the right real estate agent can make all the difference. A skilled and experienced realtor can help you maximize your home’s value, attract the right buyers, and ensure a smooth transaction. But with so many options, how do you find the best realtor to represent you? Here’s what to look for when selecting the right real estate professional in South Surrey and White...

Thursday Mar 13th, 2025 Share

Maximize Your Home’s Value: Essential Staging Tips for a Quick Sale - From Omeed Ghafori Award Winning Realtor

Maximize Your Home’s Value: Essential Staging Tips for a Quick Sale - From Omeed Ghafori Award Winning Realtor If you're planning to sell your home in South Surrey or White Rock, making a great first impression is key. Staging your home can make a significant difference in attracting buyers, selling your property faster, and even increasing its final sale price. Here’s how you can stage your home to maximize its appeal and get top dollar! 1. Declutter &...

Thursday Mar 13th, 2025 Share

Why Investing in South Surrey Real Estate is a Smart Move in 2025

Why Investing in South Surrey Real Estate is a Smart Move in 2025 South Surrey continues to be one of the most desirable real estate markets in British Columbia, offering a mix of luxury properties, family-friendly communities, and high investment potential. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, an investor, or looking to upgrade, here’s why South Surrey real estate remains a top choice in 2025. 1. Strong Market Growth and Stability South Surrey has consistently shown strong...

Wednesday Mar 12th, 2025 Share

How to Respond to the Recent Interest Rate Drop – March 12, 2025

How to Respond to the Recent Interest Rate Drop – March 12, 2025 From Omeed Ghafori – Award-Winning Realtor The Bank of Canada has just announced an interest rate drop, and this presents a major opportunity for buyers and sellers in South Surrey & White Rock. Whether you’re looking to purchase your first home, upgrade, or sell for top dollar, understanding how this rate change affects you is crucial. What Does the Interest Rate Drop Mean for You? 🏡 For...

Wednesday Mar 12th, 2025 Share

First-Time Home Buyer’s Guide: How to Buy a Home in South Surrey & White Rock From Omeed Ghafori – Award-Winning Realtor

First-Time Home Buyer’s Guide: How to Buy a Home in South Surrey & White Rock From Omeed Ghafori – Award-Winning Realtor Buying your first home is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. With rising home prices, mortgage rules, and competitive markets, knowing where to start is key. Whether you’re looking for a condo, townhouse, or detached home in South Surrey or White Rock, this guide will walk you through every step. Step 1: Determine Your Budget &...

Wednesday Mar 12th, 2025 Share

Proven Tips for Selling in South Surrey & White Rock From Omeed Ghafori - Award-Winning Realtor

Maximize Your Home Sale: Proven Tips for Selling in South Surrey & White Rock From Omeed Ghafori – Award-Winning Realtor Selling your home in South Surrey or White Rock? Whether you're upgrading, downsizing, or relocating, maximizing your home's value and ensuring a smooth sale requires expert strategy. In this guide, we’ll cover proven selling tips and what I do differently to get you top dollar. Top Tips for Selling Your Home Faster & for More...

Wednesday Mar 12th, 2025 Share

The Ultimate Guide to Buying and Selling a Home in South Surrey & White Rock - Omeed Ghafori - Award Winning Realtor

Top 5 Home Renovations When Selling

Monday Mar 18th, 2019 Share

Top 5 Renovations When Selling

How to Choose the Right Mortgage

Monday Mar 18th, 2019 Share

How to Choose the Right Mortgage

5 steps to selling your home

Monday Mar 18th, 2019 Share

5 steps to selling your home

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Mar 1st, 2025

Omeed expertly guided us through the sale of our home of 36 years. He was knowledgeable, patient and understanding as we ventured into new territory

RHRon and Christina H
Dec 17th, 2024

After working with Omeed to sell my home in 2019, I was convinced that he's the only realtor I'll ever need. Since then, I've bought two properties and sold one, and with each process, Omeed's knowledge, professionalism and terrific instincts have consistently guided us through to excellent outcomes. It is truly a pleasure to work with Omeed - I've found that he keeps his client's best interests in sharp focus and you can always trust that he is on top of every detail, big and small, which brings great peace of mind in any real estate transaction.

AAAmrit A
Dec 17th, 2024

I would highly recommend Omeed Ghafori. He gave us many helpful suggestions on how to update our home. We followed many of his ideas and our home looked amazing. Omeed is very professional and did a very in depth market analysis to help us determine a selling price. Omeed and the team marketed our house well and showed it often and we were able to get an offer on our home in just 10 days. Omeed and the team were very responsive to any questions or concerns that we had and were always wonderful to deal with. If you are looking for an agent to sell your house, Omeed Ghafori should be your first choice.

MQMichelle Q
Dec 17th, 2024

Omeed is an outstanding agent to work with. He is a skilled listener and negotiator, with very in-depth knowledge of the local markets. My husband and I listed two properties with him at the same time and while he sold one within a week, one took five weeks to sell. At no point in those five weeks did his dedication to selling the property waiver. He was just as aggressive and excited about selling the second property as he was the first. Without doubt, we would seek him out immediately for any upcoming real estate transaction in the future.

SBSukhi B
Dec 17th, 2024

My wife and I had a dream of downsizing from our house into a small condo closer to where we work and play in Langley. Omeed and his skilled team helped make that dream a reality. The sale went smoothly, and we just closed on an ideal new place we're excited to call home. Nobody knows the Market better than Omeed. He really listens to clients and goes the extra mile with customer service, too.

BEBrock E
Dec 17th, 2024

Working with you has been a great experience. You've walked us through the entire process which made it easy because we've never sold a house before. You were able to close and have our check in hand within 10 business days.

SSarah and Jack
Dec 17th, 2024

My wife & I have moved 6 times in the last 25 years. Obviously, we've dealt with many realtors both on the buying and selling side. I have to say that Omeed is by far the BEST realtor we've ever worked with, his professionalism, personality, attention to detail, responsiveness and his ability to close the deal was Outstanding!!! If you are buying or selling a home, do yourselves a favor and call Omeed Ghafori!!

PWPeter W
Dec 17th, 2024

He took time to introduce us to the market and then showed us lots of houses so we had great choices to work with. Omeed also understood and worked with our time frame, responding quickly to all queries. Our experience was great from start to finish, thanks to Omeed. We highly recommend him!!

WSWyatt S
Mar 24th, 2025

I recently had the pleasure of working with Omeed as my realtor, and I can't recommend him highly enough! From our first meeting, he demonstrated exceptional knowledge of the market and a genuine commitment to selling my home!

Omeed was incredibly responsive, always available to answer my questions and provide insights. He took the time to understand my needs and preferences, which made the process both efficient and enjoyable. His attention to detail and skills were evident throughout the selling process, ensuring I got the best deal possible.

Truly happy with the service I got from Omeed and will 1000% continue to work with him moving forward! 10/10 recommend!

ZSZivaan S
Dec 17th, 2024

Your help in finding our home was exceedingly helpful. Your guidance was professional and personal, and we always felt that our needs were well taken care of. We would strongly recommend you to anyone that is in the market to buy or sell a home. Thanks so much!

TTom and Sandra

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