Dianne  Speakman

Dianne Speakman

Sales Representative

HomeLife Advantage Realty (Central Valley) Ltd

Mobile:
604-308-1699
Office:
604-859-3141
Email Me
Dianne  Speakman

Dianne Speakman

Sales Representative

HomeLife Advantage Realty (Central Valley) Ltd

Mobile:
604-308-1699
Office:
604-859-3141
Email Me

Dream Home Checklist: Wants and Needs

Dream Home Checklist: Wants and Needs

Home Location:  _________________________________________
Address:  ________________________________________________
Asking Price:  ____________________________________________
Annual Property Taxes:  __________________________________
Mortgage Terms:  ________________________________________

Exterior

  • Large lot and yard
  • Single-family detached home
  • Duplex/Triplex
  • Semi-detached home
  • Town home
  • Condominium
  • One storey home
  • Two storey home
  • Three storey home
  • Fenced backyard
  • Deck or patio area
  • Mature trees, landscaping
  • Low-maintenance landscaping
  • Swimming pool
  • Attached garage
  • One-car garage
  • Two-car garage
  • Private driveway
  • Enclosed front porch
  • Eaves troughs and downspouts
  • Brick
  • Wood
  • Aluminum siding
  • Recently painted woodwork

Home Location

  • Address
  • Asking price
  • Annual property taxes
  • Mortgage terms

Interior

  • 1 bedroom
  • 2 bedroom
  • 3 bedroom
  • 4 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • 2 bathroom
  • 3 bathroom
  • 4 bathroom
  • Closet in foyer
  • Separate dining room
  • Fireplace in living room
  • Separate family room
  • Fireplace in family or recreation room
  • Eat-in kitchen
  • Island kitchen
  • Kitchen appliances with purchase
  • Kitchen pantry/adequate cupboard space
  • Garage has indoor access
  • Utility room (for washer/dryer)
  • Ensuite bathroom off master bedroom
  • Main-floor bathroom
  • Room for den or home office
  • Wall-to-wall carpeting
  • Hardwood floors
  • Plenty of closets/storage
  • Large windows
  • Thermopane windows
  • Window screens
  • Draperies or blinds
  • Basement for storage/workshop
  • Finished basement for additional living area
  • Apartment in basement for rental income

Systems

  • Efficient heating system
  • Oil heating system
  • Gas heating system
  • Electric heating system
  • Heat pump heating system
  • Wood heating system
  • Window Air conditioning
  • Central Air conditioning
  • Modern plumbing (copper) and fixtures
  • City water
  • Well water
  • High-amp electrical system (at least 100 amps)
  • Circuit breakers
  • Gas hot water heater
  • Electric hot water heater
  • Cable TV or antenna
  • Sewer
  • Septic Tank

Location

  • Nearby facilities
  • Quiet street
  • Shopping within walking distance or short drive
  • Parks/playgrounds
  • Golf course
  • Skating rinks
  • Restaurants /theaters
  • Community centre
  • Public swimming pool/tennis courts
  • Public library
  • Places of worship
  • Police
  • Fire department
  • Hospital
  • Medical (doctors, dentists, etc.)
  • Day care
  • Snow removal
  • Public transportation
  • Close to work
  • Near major highway
  • Schools
  • School-operated transportation
  • NOTES


Source:  OREA (Ontario Real Estate Association) www.howrealtorshelp.ca

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Dianne has extensive knowledge of the real estate market, as a full-time Realtor® for 15 years she loves helping people make important life decisions. Her sales experience and great listening skills make Dianne a clear choice for anyone ready to sell or purchase a home. Her formal education and training allows her to excel at every step of the real estate buying or selling process.  Dianne also has a reputation for timely and focused responses to each of her client’s needs and concerns. She is a skilled negotiator and goes the extra mile for her clients, carefully positioning her listings to every possible buyer.

Originally from BC, Dianne is extremely knowledgeable and connected to all markets throughout the lower mainland and specializes in the Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Langley and Mission areas. Known by clients and colleagues for her honesty, dedication and reliability   

Dianne credits her motto "Do what you love and if you do, you’ll never work a day in your life" as being vital to her professional success. The joy she receives from helping clients, motivates her to always work the hardest she can for them. Outside of her career in real estate, Dianne is passionate about spending time with her family.  She actively supports the Abbotsford Hospice and SPCA. Her love for her community has kept her local to the Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Mission area.  

As an accomplished and respected Realtor®, Dianne is a clear choice for anyone ready to sell or purchase a home.

 

 

 



Education: UBC, VCC

Speciality: Residential, Condominiums, Multi - Family, Mobile homes, Bareland Strata

Experience: 15 years

Area Covered: Abbotsford, Mission, Langley, Chilliwack

Languages Spoken: English