Vancouver Real Estate Video Blogs by Ian Watt

Ian Watt, realtor in Downtown Vancouver Canada takes a new approach to marketing - the vlog or video blog. It’s candid, it’s raw, it’s opinionated, it’s unedited and it is original. As the Vancouver Sun newspaper says "Ian Watt is the star of his own business video, transforming his blog into a live show in which he tours Vancouver dispensing advice, hitting real estate hot buttons, winning over fans and enraging critics."



Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #575 - July 7, 2010

Good News For Sellers Doesn't Mean Prices Are Going Up

Ian Watt video blogs about how in yesterday's blog the Ian said "Good News For Sellers" and Ian Watt wants to clarify Good News For Sellers Doesn't Mean Prices Are Going Up for Vancouver Condos, it means that things are stabilizing. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.

 






Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #574 - July 5, 2010

Ian Watt's Vancouver Condo Real Estate Week in Review for July 3 2010

Ian Watt video blogs about about the week of June 27 to July 3, 2010 in Downtown Vancouver Condo real estate including the areas of Coal Harbour, Downtown, Yaletown (False Creek North), Gastown and the West End. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.

New Condo Listing - 101          (or 25.3 new listings per day)
Price Changes -   58      (or 14.5 price changes per day)
Units Sold -   60      (or  15   sales per day)
Total Listings -  1671
Total 2010 Sales - 1463

 


 

Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #573 - July 2, 2010

July 5th (2010) Is The Due Date For Your Vancouver Condo Property Taxes

Ian Watt video blogs about how July 5th (2010) Is The Due Date For Your Vancouver Condo Property Taxes so dont forget to get out there and pay or you will be subject to a 5% penalty. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.

 


Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #572 - June 30, 2010

Open House Should Only Be Done Under 3 Circumstances in Downtown Vancouver

Ian Watt video blogs about how Open House Should Only Be Done Under 3 Circumstances in Downtown Vancouver; First Showings, Price Changes and Agent's Opens. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.

 




Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #571 - June 28, 2010

Ian Watt's Vancouver Condo Real Estate Week in Review for June 20 to 26, 2010

Ian Watt video blogs about the week of June 20 to 26, 2010 in Downtown Vancouver Condo real estate including the areas of Coal Harbour, Downtown, Yaletown (False Creek North), Gastown and the West End. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.


New Condo Listing - 116          (or 23.2 new listings per day)
Price Changes -   83      (or 16.6 price changes per day)
Units Sold -   58      (or  11.6   sales per day)
Total Listings -  1770
Total 2010 Sales - 1409



Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #570 - June 25, 2010

Ian Watt in Downtown Saint John (without the "S" sorry) New Brunswick

Ian Watt video blogs about being in Saint John New Brunswick for a speaking engagement for the Saint John Real Estate Board and heading back to Vancouver in the morning. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.




Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #569 - June 21, 2010

Ian Watt's Vancouver Condo Real Estate Week in Review for June 13 to 19, 2010 (From Downtown Tokyo)

Ian Watt video blogs about about the week of June 6 to 12, 2010 in Downtown Vancouver Condo real estate including the areas of Coal Harbour, Downtown, Yaletown (False Creek North), Gastown and the West End.

New Condo Listing - 139        (or 27.8 new listings per day)
Price Changes - 89        (or 17.8 price changes per day)
Units Sold - 60        (or 12.0 sales per day)
Total Listings - 1766
Total 2010 Sales - 1358



Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #568 - June 17, 2010

It's Ian Watt in Downtown Manila, But Back in Downtown Vancouver on June 22nd

Ian Watt video blogs about how he is in the Philippines to meet his virtual assist for the first time for training and some bonding as well, meeting her friends and family and taking the Virtual out of their relationship. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.



Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #567 - June 16, 2010

Ian Watt is Off to The Philippines to Meet his Assistant for the First Time

Ian Watt video blogs about how he is off to the Philippines to meet his virtual assist for the first time for training and some bonding as well. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.



Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #566 - June 15, 2010

If You Had Your Sign Stolen, Check with Alan Rockett at the City of Vancouver

Ian Watt video blogs about how if you had your real estate for sale signs stolen, you might want to check with the City of Vancouver's Alan Rockett - he's in charge of realtor sign confiscation. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.

 

 

Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #565 - June 14, 2010

Ian Watt's Vancouver Condo Real Estate Week in Review for June 6 to 12, 2010

Ian Watt video blogs about about the week of June 6 to 12, 2010 in Downtown Vancouver Condo real estate including the areas of Coal Harbour, Downtown, Yaletown (False Creek North), Gastown and the West End. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.



Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #564 - June 11, 2010

A Listing Price Is Just An Asking Price But Nobody Is Low-balling

Ian Watt video blogs about how a listing price is just an asking price and unfortunately the Canadian culture of not wanting to insult the seller by lowballing the seller leaves sellers with no choice but to price their Vancouver condos accurately. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.

 




Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #563 - June 10, 2010

Maybe a Co-op is a Better Route Than A Vancouver Condo For You

Ian Watt video blogs about how the alternative of purchasing a co-op might be a better deal for you if you are looking for a pied-a-terre rather than a Vancouver condo. However, there are some restrictions and financing obstacles that you will have to look in to. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.



Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #562 - June 8, 2010

Who Knows Where Your Next Referral is Coming From - Maybe Jerusalem?

Ian Watt video blogs about how social media has expanded the sphere of influence for realtors and the real estate business. Today Ian received an email from a realtor named Yona in Jerusalem who will be visiting Vancouver this summer. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.

 






Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #561 - June 7, 2010

Ian Watt's Vancouver Condo Real Estate Week in Review for May 30 2010

Ian Watt video blogs about about the week of May 30 to June 5, 2010 in Downtown Vancouver Condo real estate including the areas of Coal Harbour, Downtown, Yaletown (False Creek North), Gastown and the West End. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.






Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #560 - June 4, 2010

There Are Only 2 Reason To Buy Real Estate In Downtown Vancouver

Ian Watt video blogs about how there Are Only 2 Reason To Buy In Real Estate Downtown Vancouver - investment safety and lifestyle. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.



Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #559 - June 3, 2010

Thefts At Open Houses Happen Everywhere So Hide Your Valuables

Ian Watt video blogs about about how the RCMP recently put out a news release warning about Thefts At Open Houses in Greater Vancouver so Ian Watt reminds you to hide your valuables before any accidents happen. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.


 

 

Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #558 - June 2, 2010

High Number of Price Reductions Are The Big Market Indicator For Vancouver Condos

Ian Watt video blogs about about how we are seeing a hight number of price reductions in the Downtown Vancouver condo market which is a lead indicator to where the condo market is headed for the areas of Coal Harbour, Downtown, Yaletown (False Creek North), Gastown and the West End. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.

 

Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #153 - October 6, 2008

FROM OCTOBER 2008

The Number One Reason Your Condo Is Not Selling

Ian Watt video blogs about the number one reason your property is not selling. If want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real estate Video Blogs.

 



Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #557 - May 31, 2010

Ian Watt's Vancouver Condo Real Estate Week in Review for May 23 2010

Ian Watt video blogs about about the week of May 23 to 29, 2010 in Downtown Vancouver Condo real estate including the areas of Coal Harbour, Downtown, Yaletown (False Creek North), Gastown and the West End. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.




Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #556 - May 27, 2010

Using Your Canadian Real Estate Losses For An American Tax Write Off

Ian Watt video blogs about how he has a client who is using his Canadian Real Estate Tax Losses For An American Write Off against his US income - check with your accountant for more details. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.



Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #555 - May 26, 2010

Using Strata Assets To Pay For Your Vancouver Condo Special Assessments

Ian Watt video blogs about one building on Beach Avenue has voted down using their one strata asset (the caretakers suite) to pay for their Special Assessment in the Vancouver Condo which is in dire need of exterior repairs. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.



Ian Watt Speaking on Social Media and Business in Saint John New Brunswick

Ian Watt video blogs about how on June 24, 2010 Ian Watt will be Speaking on Social Media and Business in Saint John New Brunswick. If you`re in the Saint John area please come to the contact the Saint John Real Estate Board or visit www.sjrealestateboard.ca . If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.



Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #553 - May 20, 2010

Part 2 - Realtors Have a Reputation and Everyone Hates Them Because...

Ian Watt video blogs about how Realtors have a Reputation of being skummy and unethical and its no surprise that everyone hates the stereotype of all real estate agents, but Ian wants to hear from you why. What are your reasons for hating realtors and the real estate "profession". If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.


Realtors Have a Reputation and Everyone Hates Them Because...

Ian Watt video blogs about how Realtors have a Reputation of being scummy and unethical and its no surprise that everyone hates the stereotype of all real estate agents, but Ian wants to hear from you why. What are your reasons for hating realtors and the real estate "profession". If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.



Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #551 - May 18, 2010

Friday is The Day I Reply to the Realtor Viewer Emails

Ian Watt video blogs about how he constantly receives and welcomes viewer emails from realtors from all over the world, however, due to time restraints Ian Watt can't reply to them all right away. Therefore, Ian blocks time for every Friday morning to reply to the viewer questions - just be sure to email and not send DMs or Facebook messages.  If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.

Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #550 - May 17, 2010

Developer SPAM & Vancouver Condo PreSale Hype

Ian Watt video blogs about how he constantly gets Developer SPAM & Vancouver Condo PreSale Hype when it is completely misleading on what the actual price you are paying for a presale compared to a condo that is already for sale in the Vancouver downtown core. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.

 





Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #549 - May 14, 2010

The Entry Level To Every Vancouver Condo Category is Doing Well But The...

Ian Watt video blogs about how The Entry Level To Every Vancouver Condo Category is Doing Well But The upper end of each category is slow and is suffering as there is too much inventory and so many choices for consumers. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.




Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #548 - May 13, 2010

My Business Is About Marketing A Product, Not Predicting The Future

Ian Watt video blogs about how his real estate practice is about Marketing a product and not about predicting the future of real estate. Ian Watt doesn't chase buyers and run around with people like most realtors, his business is all about exposing Vancouver condos in good markets and in bad. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.



Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #547 - May 12, 2010

Implementing Rental Restrictions on Vancouver Condos 

Ian Watt video blogs about how Implementing Rental Restrictions Are Almost Impossible to Impose on Vancouver Condos as there are so many investor owned suites. Also all owners are running the risk of reducing the value of their investment by cutting out 30% of investors. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.



Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #546 - May 10, 2010

CondoGo.com Made Simple Video - A Video on How CondoGo Works

Ian Watt video blogs about a new explanation video from www.kunidesign.com - CondoGo.com Made Simple Video - A Video on How CondoGo Works and you can view this video in HD here http://condogo.com/How-CondoGo-Works-Video . If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.



Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #545 - May 7, 2010

Make Sure You Have Condo Insurance from Yaletown Insurance

Ian Watt video blogs about how you should Make Sure You Have Condo Insurance from Yaletown Insurance which is active from the first second on the completion day of your transaction when buy your condo. Contact Lindsay Decraene from Yaletown Insurance at http://yaletown.insurebc.ca/ . If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.



Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #544 - May 6, 2010

More Than Enough Reasons NOT To Buy A Vancouver Condo Presale

Ian Watt video blogs about 5 or 6 reasons which is More Than Enough Reasons NOT To Buy A Vancouver Condo Presale and his video blog explaining this should be enough for you and your realtor to avoid hedging your investments right now. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.



Vancouver Condo Real Estate Video Blog #543 - May 5, 2010

The RTO Guide for Landlords and Tenants in British Columbia

Ian Watt video blogs about the www.rto.gov.bc.ca website that has all the rules and guidelines for tenants and landlords for rentals in British Columbia . Here is the link to the Guide for Landlords and Tenants in British Columbia A Guide for Landlords and Tenants in British Columbia. If you want to voice your opinion or if you don't care for Ian's comments please email your feedback to ianwatt@ianwatt.ca and visit http://www.ianwatt.ca/RealEstateVideos for all the Ian Watt Real Estate Video Blogs.