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Trends in Buyer's needs


Sales is as much of an art as it is science and I love both sides of it. The art aspect is being able to use more of your intuition to figure out solutions and the science part is when we ask relevant questions.
What I find very interesting is the study of human behaviour on why we behave in certain ways. When it comes to purchasing just about anything, we fully engage with our emotions. That’s why stock brokers always repeat to stick with your plan, have a sell-stop or stop limit and be disciplined with your strategy for that very reason. It’s nerve-racking to buy a stock you know for sure will go up and watch it go down. If you are a geek like me who loves to analyze numbers, you will appreciate the next bit of this article.

What is the number one reason home buyers are moving farther away from the big cities? It surely can’t be because they want to spend more time in traffic.

This health emergency we are still facing has sure tested my own believes in what is truly important to me and many other people I know. There was a case study done in the US based on 1200 respondents who plan to buy a home within the next 12 months. The study was to analyze the most frequent keyword searches on realtor.com website from January through May 31, 2021. The results indicate the most important home feature for buyers are:

 #1- a quiet location, #2- updated kitchen, #3- garage and large backyard, #4- outdoor living areas, #5- spaces for pets. Additional square footage of flexible space that can be reconfigured for different needs has also risen in importance.

The hyper competitive market has left a lot of buyers re-evaluate their needs as well. Fewer people have searched for short commutes and smaller homes. Seems like people don’t care as much about “remodeled” homes, granite countertops and media rooms. The least searched key words were man caves, pools, guesthouses, in-law suites and new construction. My guess is that most of those are probably driven by the cost of housing.

One common threat that’s clearly visible is that more buyers are looking to relocate to live closer to their families, or even move into the same household together. About one fifth of buyers are seeking to share their homes with members of their extended family.

Numbers don’t lie (if the study is done right and there is no hidden agenda) that’s why it’s a great measuring stick to be able to compare relative items together. I’m not sure if you’re aware but there’s a pretty cool tool online called “google trends”. Just go to this website: https://trends.google.ca/trends/?geo=CA

 I’ve used it for many years to see trends in google search patterns. Everything we do online is recorded and some of that data we can access for free.  If you type in Quadra Island for example you’ll see that most searches on google about Quadra island came from geographical location of British Columbia, second was Alberta and third was Ontario. Most searched topics about Quadra Island was: camping- about 80%; followed by /my favourite/- REAL ESTATE (40%). You can also add search criteria to see how Cortes Island compares with Quadra searches. Same geographical locations are shown in different order #1 BC, #2 Ontario, and #3 Alberta. Unfortunately, not many people are searching Real Estate on Cortes Island.


I hope I didn’t bore you with numbers but when you love what you do for a living like I do, you’ll constantly try to find ways of improving and learning.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly at 250-285-2141. I’m here to serve you better.

Roman Krzaczek

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2- 620 Helanton Road, Quadra Island
What a pleasure to show this beautiful home! This is a listing I have just in Whiskey Point Estates. It's a custom built house that has everything you can imagine. It's located at the top of a hill as if it was a treehouse. You can enjoy your morning coffee on the patio and watch eagles fly above in the sky. Beautiful views of Campbell River and some areas of Quadra Island. This home is only 3 years old, so naturally it comes with a warranty. Photos don't do it's justice! It's probably one of the most beautiful homes on Quadra Island. It's a home for an artististic soul that needs tranquility. It's a must see!
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Intro to Quadra Community

Dear Quadra community,

Being a new resident to this beautiful island I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself.

In summer of 2019 I had the privilege to sail to Desolation Sound and Discovery Islands. Sailing has been a passion of mine for years and sailing through this breath taking part of BC turned out to be a life changing experience for me. Prior to coming here, I haven’t even had any idea where Quadra was. After that initial sailing trip, I kept returning until I finally moved here permanently in September 2020. The long days stuck in traffic didn’t appeal to me anymore, the hustle and bustle of Vancouver wasn’t making me happy anymore. I craved the peacefulness, nature and serenity this island offered. It is however not the place as much as the people that live here that caught my attention at first. I fell in love here and then very quickly fell in love with the Island as well.

Working as a Real Estate agent is another passion of mine. Getting into Real Estate proved to be the best and right choice for me and I highly treasure all the experiences I already gained. I became a home owner at a very young age, managed a flooring company, flipped houses and did various other jobs. None of them however provided me with a sense of fulfilment and excitement.
Real Estate is not at all about numbers or houses. It’s ALL about people and people’s lives. It’s about caring, open and honest communication and always doing the right thing. As Realtors we have a fiduciary duty to represent our clients, putting our client’s needs ahead of our own. Buying a home is a very emotional and stressful process and Real Estate in many cases is the biggest investment any person will do in their lifetime. I believe it is important to have someone in your corner that really cares and understands, someone competent and trustworthy.

As any changes in life, moving out here to a new territory comes with challenges. Covid has also brought many changes to our lives and we live in a different world now. I feel optimistic however that I will be able to contribute to this community in positive ways. My job can be very consuming but I absolutely love what I do and I am here to help in any way I can. Writing in the Discovery Islander http://www.discoveryislands.ca/news/ is going to be my regular occurance and I look forward to sharing any information you may find interesting. 

Real Estate is my passion and I would love to share my knowledge and experiences with you.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out. My local number is 285-2141.

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New property listed in Isl Quadra Island, Islands
I have listed a new property at 1378 Heriot Bay Rd.
WATER FRONT LIFESTYLE. Facing the beautiful Rebecca Spit Provincial Park, Quadra Island. This property offers you a dream that comes around very rarely. There have been no houses for sale in this area in many years. Spectacular views, close to stores, close to Cortes Island ferry in Heriot Bay. Bring your renovation ideas or just enjoy the outdoorsy lifestyle in the most beautiful area in the world. Kayaking, hiking, whale watching, fishing, biking, or just sitting on the beach and enjoying your coffee. The possibilities are endless. Great small town community. A DREAM COME TRUE for someone trying to get away from the busy city life to enjoy Nature.
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