Richmond & Greater Vancouver real estate

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REAL ESTATE GUIDANCE, GROUNDED IN EXPERIENCE

A better move starts with a clear plan.

Whether you are ready to sell, considering your next chapter, or looking for the right home, I’ll help you make the decision with confidence.

01

Know your next move

Understand your home’s position in today’s market and what it may take to sell well.

02

Find the right fit

Explore homes and communities across Richmond and Greater Vancouver.

03

Talk it through

A straightforward conversation can help you see your options more clearly.

A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE

Good advice changes the outcome.

There is no one-size-fits-all way to sell a home. Price, presentation, timing and negotiation all matter, and each decision should fit the property and the people behind it.

My role is to give you a clear picture of the market, a practical strategy, and direct guidance from start to finish.

35+

Years in real estate

3,000+

Residential sales

508

Homes sold after a previous listing with another agent

Michael Cowling, Richmond and Greater Vancouver REALTOR®

MEET MICHAEL

Experience you can speak with directly.

I’ve helped Richmond and Greater Vancouver homeowners navigate changing markets for more than three decades. The best result starts with listening to your goals, understanding the home, and being candid about the options.

You work with me on the decisions that matter, from the first conversation to the negotiation table.

Michael Cowling

SELLING WITH PURPOSE

Different circumstances. A plan that fits yours.

From a first conversation to the final offer, the strategy should reflect your timing, your property and your priorities.

Thinking about downsizing?

Explore practical guidance on simplifying your move, preparing your home and planning what comes next.

Your home didn’t sell?

Find out what may have held your sale back and how a fresh strategy could change the result.

Navigating a more complex sale?

Explore guidance for estate sales, separation and other situations that call for a thoughtful plan.

EXPLORE THE MARKET

Find a place that feels right.

Browse available homes, compare neighbourhoods, and get a better sense of what your next move could look like.

Explore Richmond & Greater Vancouver

  • Richmond

    Steveston

    Ladner

    Greater Vancouver

IN THEIR WORDS

Trust is earned one move at a time.

“He sold our place in a week and over asking price! He was super easy and professional to work with.”

Laurel B.

“After six months on the market with another high-profile Realtor, and not one offer, you sold our home in two weeks.”

Albert

“After months of frustration with another realtor we were very happy with the care and experience that we received.”

Andy and Bety

SELLER QUESTIONS

Questions worth asking before you list.

The right answer depends on your home and your timing. Here are a few questions I hear often from Richmond and Greater Vancouver sellers.

How do I know what my home is really worth?

Recent comparable sales, current competition, condition and buyer response all play a part. I’ll look at how your home would compete in today’s market, beyond an online estimate or BC Assessment.

Do I need to renovate before selling?

Usually, major renovations are unnecessary. We’ll identify the preparation most likely to help, from decluttering and presentation to selective repairs, before you spend money.

Should I sell first or buy first?

It depends on your finances, the homes available and your comfort with timing. We can compare both paths and plan for the conditions that matter to you.

What if my home did not sell the first time?

We’ll review the pricing, presentation, marketing and feedback, then decide what should change before relaunching.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Let’s talk about what comes next.

Tell me where you are in the process. I’ll help you sort through the options and decide on a sensible next step.

DIRECT REACH

Contact Information

  • Call or text: 604-276-2335
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Service area: Richmond & Greater Vancouver

Michael Cowling Realty

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