Sara Pickering
135 - 19664 64th Avenue V2Y 3J6 Langley, BC, Canada

Wishing all my friends and family a wonderful Christmas Day!

Today was a great day! The sun came out and my mom and sister took possession of their new home. Their first move in almost 40 years, this was a big deal! (I think I was more excited than they were!) A special thank you to the superstar listing agent @tobybelda who was so great to work with!

JUST SOLD! These buyers have been looking for the perfect home almost four years. We've been chasing the market and I'm happy to say that we finally caught it. We found them the perfect family home in Burke Mountain and I know they're going to have many happy years here! Congratulations J&K!

JUST SOLD! Congratulations to my Sellers on the sale of their lovely South Surrey family home! It was been an absolute pleasure to work with you!

Every year at this time, Realtors around the lower mainland team up to collect gently used clothing, blankets and other items to support the local charities and homeless shelters. Covid-19 has made it unsafe for us to handle these donations and as a result, shelters and charities will suffer more than usual with the reduction of warm and dry clothing being contributed. We still need to help these people and so this years focus is on gathering funds to donate to these charitie...s so they can support people in the best way possible. Will you contribute?

Forever grateful for those who fought for our country! Today, we thank you and honour you.

Wishing all my family and friends a wonderful Halloween night! Stay safe out there!

NEW LISTING! 14821 26 Avenue, Surrey 5 Bedrooms | 4 bathrooms | 4239 sqft Check out this beautifully renovated, former PARKRIDGE HOMES showhome in SHERBROOKE ESTATES. It is located across the road from the nature trails at SUNNYSIDE ACRES FOREST and with transit, schools and shopping conveniently located nearby. This home is BRIGHT AND FRESH and features a new kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, paint and much more. The main floor has a den and a full bathroom ensuite which ...could function as a MAIN FLOOR BEDROOM. The basement has a separate, french-door entrance, a large kitchen, bedroom and a laundry room and could easily be WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE. The back of this home is full of large windows looking out to the lovely backyard which backs onto a MATURE NATURE PARK offering privacy and nature. This home is perfect for the extended family! Contact to for more information or to book your private showing!

JUST SOLD! It's been another busy week but so worth every minute! 3 of the 4 sales this week were clients who are around retirement age and moving into properties with less maintenance. Now they can enjoy their spare time and do things they want to do...not what they have to do (no more house maintenance and yard work). ... I love that I get to be a part of my client's journeys to a better quality of life.

Wishing all my friends and family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Have you seen the latest Fraser Valley Market Stats? The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 2,231 sales on its Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in September, an increase of 66.1 per cent compared to the same month last year and an increase of 9.4 per cent compared to August 2020. This is the highest recorded sales for September in the history of FVREB. In the last three months, Fraser Valley has seen a defined shift in demand towards single family detached homes with s...ales in July through to September garnering 47 per cent of the three main residential types, compared to 43 per cent during the same period last year. The Fraser Valley Board also received a record number of new listings for September: 3,515, a 6.2 per cent increase compared to August’s intake and a 26.9 per cent increase compared to September of last year. September finished with 7,377 active listings, a decrease of 0.4 per cent compared to August and a decrease of 7.2 per cent year-over-year. In September, the average number of days to sell an apartment was 35; 25 for townhomes, and 28 for single family detached. Click here for the full report: http://www.fvreb.bc.ca//housing-market-activity-reaches-h/

JUST SOLD! It has been a very busy week! I am so happy for each of my clients and that they chose me to work with. It has been my pleasure to work with you and help get your homes sold!

What a beautiful day to deliver good news! I also owe a huge thank you to @gusbajwa for introducing me to my new favourite wine!

Wishing you all a lovely first day official day of Fall!

JUST LISTED + OPEN HOUSE! Open House: Sunday, September 13 from 2-4 PM (By Appointment) 346 198 Street, Langley 5 Bedrooms | 5 Bathroom | 6098 sqft... Stunning estate home in High Point Estates. If you are looking for elegance and comfort, this is it! This home is 6,300sqft with a 3 car garage, MASTER BEDROOM ON THE MAIN floor and 2 fabulous patio areas for entertaining, one is completely screened in and the other is complete with an outdoor fireplace. Situated on a gorgeous half acre lot which backs onto a greenbelt with a portion of the 8kms of community trails running through it. You can watch horses trot by from your window. Downstairs you’ll find a wine cellar, gym, guest room, theatre room and full bar and plenty of storage spaces! This stunning residence offers the perfect balance of entertainment, lifestyle and casual ambience. Come and see for yourself.

JUST LISTED! 12680 102 Avenue, Surrey 2 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom | 1188 sqft Lovely 2 bedroom (could be 3) rancher on a huge 11,000 sqft lot with a south exposed backyard. Great rental property, starter home or build your dream home on this spot and have great views from the second floor. Newer roof, appliances, windows and furnace. Call your realtor today for a private showing.

JUST LISTED! #207 - 7881 120A Street, Surrey 4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 1852 sqft Huge townhouse in a gated, family friendly complex. Over 1,800 sqft with 4 bedrooms (could be 5) in a gated complex just steps to shops and transit. The livingroom has vaulted ceilings and a balcony and opens to the large dining room and the kitchen with an island and another deck off the back door. 3 good sized bedrooms on the main floor and then upstairs you'll find the master bedroom, a full ensuite and a loft area that could be closed to make another bedroom or keep open as a great home office space. Cats and Dogs allowed, 3 rentals allowed (currently have 2 rented). Call your realtor for a showing today!

Wishing you all the best Labour Day! Have fun and stay safe out there.

JUST LISTED! $550,000 # 207 7881 120A Street, Surrey, BC Huge townhouse in a gated, family friendly complex. Over 1,800 sqft with 4 bedrooms (could be 5) in a gated complex just steps to shops and transit. The livingroom has vaulted ceilings and a balcony and opens to the large dining room and the kitchen with an island and another deck off the back door. 3 good sized bedrooms on the main floor and then upstairs you'll find the master bedroom, a full ensuite and a loft area that could be closed to make another bedroom or keep open as a great home office space. Cats and Dogs allowed, 3 rentals allowed (currently have 2 rented). Call your realtor for a showing today!

JUST LISTED! $899,900 12680 102 Avenue, Surrey, BC Lovely 2 bedroom (could be 3) rancher on a huge 11,000 sqft lot with a south exposed backyard. Great rental property, starter home or build your dream home on this spot and have great views from the second floor. Newer roof, appliances, windows and furnace. Call your realtor today for a private showing.

JUST LISTED! 15725 106 Avenue, Surrey 4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 2,617 sqft Steps to Bus, Recreation and both school levels, this home has so many features to list. Room to park your RV or boat through the swinging gates at the side yard Tons of storage in the mezzanine in the garage The 4th bedroom upstairs is huge and would make a great games room There is a 13X16 soundproof recording studio in the garage that can stay or could be removed The huge windows throughout this home bring in so much natural light The main floor features a formal living room and dining room as well as a family room and a den/office The backyard features a huge patio area, a large grass, fully-fenced yard and plenty of room for all of your toys and gardens. Come see for yourself!

AUGUST MARKET STATS ARE OUT! The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service (MLS) saw the second highest number of property sales and the highest number of new listings in August within the last two decades, when 2,298 sales were recorded in August 2005. Here’s a little breakdown: ... - August sales were up 52.7% from the same month a year before. - There were 7.9% fewer homes listed than the previous year. - The benchmark price for a single-family detached home was $1,019,600. Feel free to call if you have any questions!

JUST SOLD! Another client/friend referred me to B, the owner of this lovely condo. She followed all of my advice to prepare the place for market and it paid off. We sold quickly for close to asking and in a month, she will be handing over the keys to the new owners and boarding a plane to her new life in Edmonton. I am so grateful that she chose me to help with this journey and I wish her all the best on her new adventures!

Looking for something to do with the kids this weekend? How about the Twilight Drive-in Movies! This weekend they are playing Sponge Bob and Sonic the Hedgehog. A fun atmosphere, great for the whole family and safe with social distancing practices in place. It’s best to buy your tickets online ahead of time as space is limited. Go check it out!

JUST LISTED! $1,100,000 15725 106 Avenue, Surrey, BC Steps to Bus, Recreation and both school levels, this home has so many features to list. Room to park your RV or boat through the swinging gates at the side yard - Tons of storage in the mezzanine in the garage - The 4th bedroom upstairs is huge and would make a great games room - There is a 13X16 soundproof recording studio in the garage that can stay or could be removed - The huge windows throughout this home bring in so much natural light - The main floor features a formal living room and dining room as well as a family room and a den/office - The backyard features a huge patio area, a large grass, fully-fenced yard and plenty of room for all of your toys and gardens. Come see for yourself!

While in Langley this weekend I stopped by the newly opened Copper Reata and found this beautiful bench for my lake house. If you're looking for some unique home decor, gifts and vintage items, check them out. They are located at #106-22575 Fraser Highway.

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JUST LISTED! $1,599,900 14821 26 Avenue, Surrey, BC Check out this beautifully renovated, former PARKRIDGE HOMES showhome in SHERBROOKE ESTATES. It is located across the road from the nature trails at SUNNYSIDE ACRES FOREST and with transit, schools and shopping conveniently located nearby. This home is BRIGHT AND FRESH and features a new kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, paint and much more. The main floor has a den and a full bathroom ensuite which could function as a MAIN FLOOR BEDROOM. The basement has a separate, french-door entrance, a large kitchen, bedroom and a laundry room and could easily be WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE. The back of this home is full of large windows looking out to the lovely backyard which backs onto a MATURE NATURE PARK offering privacy and nature. This home is perfect for the extended family!

COMING SOON! Lovely South Surrey, fully renovated with walk out basement home that backs onto a forest! Stay tuned for more details!

JULY MARKET STATS ARE OUT! The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service (MLS) saw the second-highest number of both property sales and new listings ever recorded in July. Here’s a little breakdown: ... - July sales were up 44% from the same month a year before. - There were 12% fewer homes listed than the previous year. - The benchmark price for a single-family detached home was $1,008,000. Feel free to call if you have any questions!

This is me in my natural habitat. At the lake on my deck with a cold beverage in my hand after a day of gardening and playing with the kids in the lake. I haven't taken a day off work, in the midst of all of it I'm booking showings, making arrangements with clients and answering call on the properties I have for sale. For me, it’s all about balance and this is as close to a perfect day as it gets! I’m far from done the garden but off to make dinner now. I hope you all got the chance to enjoy your long weekend!

Wishing all my friends and family a stellar BC Day Long Weekend! Stay safe and stay healthy.

This brand new townhouse development called Fraser Hill located at 176th Street and Highway 1 in Fraser Heights and is a show stopper. It's a beautiful townhouse development built by Park Ridge Homes and it has a lot of great features. Prices start at $699,000. For more information visit their website or give me a call and I will be your guide! I'm always here to help! http://www.liveatfraserhill.com

JUST LISTED! $589,900 # 55 14955 60 Avenue, Surrey, BC Like new! 3 bedroom, 2 bath unit in Cambridge Park by Dawson & Sawyer. This unit has fresh paint and carpet throughout and is vacant and ready to move into. Featuring an open layout with a good size patio overlooking a park and shaded by trees, it's perfect for BBQing. Additional storage or an extra room potential at the end of the extra long tandem garage. Fenced backyard. Cambridge Elementary is just around the corner, bus is outside the complex and YMCA, parks and shops are close. Rentals allowed and you can bring your 2 cats or dogs! Call your Realtor and view it today!

Homeowners used to rely on curb appeal to make a good first impression, but as most home searches start online, listing photos is what creates the first impression! Here are a few tips to help you take the perfect listing photo!

JUST LISTED! $1,299,900 10851 157A Street, Surrey, BC In the heart of Fraser Heights! Steps to Erma park, shops, buses and recreation facilities. This is a great family home and is beautifully appointed with a tile roof, air-conditioning, beautiful crown moulding and finishing and has 6 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. Next to the front door is a multi-function room that could be a den, diningroom or a home office. A large covered patio off the great room leads out to the easy maintenance, fully fenced, backyard. The master bedroom features vaulted ceilings and another covered patio to enjoy your morning coffee. In the basement you will find a spacious self-contained one bedroom suite (could be two bedroom) or you could keep the second room for upstairs use. Come and see for yourself! Check out our video online!

Took my beautiful and very pregnant sister-in-law for dinner the other night to the newly opened Haven Kitchen + Bar! She's a chef and so her standards are high and boy were they met! This restaurant is setting the bar for dining in the Lower Mainland. The patio was beautiful. The food was delicious. The drinks were perfect. As if this wasn't enough already, on our way out we took a look inside at the lounge and the decor will make you feel like you're dining in a high end restaurant on Miami Beach! It's spectacular! If you are looking for a new local spot to check out this weekend I could not recommend a better place to check out and nothing beats being able to support the small businesses here in the Fraser Valley!

JUST SOLD! After freshening this unit up with new paint and carpets it sold the first day on the market for full price! Congratulations to my client on her sale, it was a pleasure to work with you!

Use a spreadsheet to keep track of all the open houses you view, virtually or in-person!