Renowned as one of the best times to sell your home, the autumn we experience in the Alberni Valley is second to none - making it the ideal time to put your home on the market. Temperatures have cooled from the summer months, and families are back in routine; ready to tackle things they have been putting off during the summer, like beginning their home search!

Here’s why – and how - you should take the autumn advantage and list your Port Alberni or Sproat Lake home this fall.

Buyers mean business

Traditionally, people who are looking for a home in the fall are motivated, qualified, and ready to commit to a sale for the perfect home. They might be looking due to job relocation or another life change that is forcing them to move. They’ll also

Autumn is the perfect time of year to create that to-do list and tackle home repair projects before the colder, shorter days of winter come. If you’re not sure where to start, don’t worry! We’ve done half of the work for you (sort of…).

Whether it’s your Port Alberni home you’re preparing for fall - or your Sproat Lake recreational property – we’ve got you covered.

We’ve created your home maintenance checklist so that you can rest easy knowing that your investment is ready for winter. You can even do most of these in an hour or so over your next weekend!

Your Autumn Home Checklist:

Wipe and store outdoor furniture – since the days of sun bathing on the deck are coming to an end, take the time to clean your patio furniture and store it