MARCH 2026 FOUNDER’S MESSAGE – Spring has Sprung

This month mark’s the first official day of spring. The days are longer and the signs of spring on the West Coast are everywhere. As we welcome the return of cherry blossoms and early spring blooms, Metro Vancouver’s real estate market is active with favorable conditions for both buyers and sellers.

Last month, there were 4,734 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the MLS in Metro Vancouver is 13,545, a 6.3% increase compared to February 2025. This is 37% above the 10-year seasonal average.

There are many excellent real estate opportunities available throughout Metro Vancouver. Spring is typically the busiest season in real estate and we’re seeing the market already heating up. We recently sold a stunning home on Eldon Road in North Vancouver in one day over the original asking price!

Low interest rates and high levels of inventory offer many exciting prospects for buyers throughout the Lower Mainland. Current lower rates allow more people to qualify for loans. Buyers have more neighbourhoods to choose from and can secure great pricing and flexible terms.

Today’s favorable market conditions also provide excellent opportunities for sellers looking to upgrade. There’s a lot of exceptional inventory available and interest rates are expected to remain stable throughout the year. Predictability in financing allows you to consider your options and real estate goals with confidence. Finding a property that truly fits your individual needs is now more attainable than ever in Metro Vancouver.

Analysts are predicting the real estate market will continue to pick up significantly in the coming months. With the busy spring market ahead, now is an excellent time to call one of our highly knowledgeable real estate advisors for a complimentary comparative market analysis. You may be surprised to learn your goals are within reach. All our VIRANI advisors are attuned to both local and global markets and are at the top of their professions. We offer solid advice and market insight based on extensive research.

March is an ideal month to prepare yourself and your home for sale in the spring market. Getting a mortgage pre-approval is a strategic first-step advantage that lets you focus on your real estate goals with clarity and confidence. It allows you to move quickly and strengthens your negotiating position. You may be pleasantly surprised to learn your real estate goals are within reach.

As you begin exploring your options, it’s important to remember that details make the difference when preparing to sell your home. Enhancing your home’s perception will ensure you receive the best possible sale price. From landscaping and painting to staging and simplifying, our experienced advisors know how to showcase your home’s unique potential.

Exteriors are the first thing buyers see, so take time this month to power wash, paint and tidy up yards to create curb appeal. With the warmer weather upon us, now is an ideal time to make exterior repairs to roofs, gutters and fences to further influence the sale of your home. Highlight your home’s outdoor space with colourful spring blooming flowers in patio garden pots.

A fresh coat of paint is one of the simplest ways to update your home’s interior. Declutter, clean carpets and ensure everything from locks and doorknobs to faucets and appliances are all in good working condition. Minor repairs and maintenance go a long way toward increasing your home’s value.

Staging is an important aspect of the selling process. It helps to emphasize your home’s best features and allows buyers to imagine themselves living in your space. Strategic staging also ensures your home will stand out from other listings. We have a carefully vetted list of service providers and partner with some of the world’s most recognized and distinctive lifestyle brands, allowing us to elevate our offering.

Metro Vancouver’s rental market continues to be very busy. Our RENT + MANAGE division provides clients with a full spectrum of exceptional property and tenant placement services. We offer management with ease and maintain your property to keep it at its best value so you’ll get the best return. Trusted for more than 30 years in real estate, VIRANI will manage your entire rental portfolio so you can focus on other business.

Some of the extraordinary properties we’ve recently rented include the luxurious Penthouse Three at Alberni by Kengo Kuma, a large three-bedroom waterfront townhome on Marinaside Crescent and beautiful one- and two-bedroom homes at The Butterfly by Westbank. A fully furnished two-bedroom home at Vancouver House, a stunning suite at Two Harbour Green and an expansive penthouse on Bayshore Drive were also recently rented.

We strive to exceed your expectations and provide the most highly individualized service possible. The current real estate market conditions in Metro Vancouver offer excellent opportunities for both buyers and sellers.  I look forward to the exciting spring months ahead and hope you enjoy everything the season has to offer here on our beautiful West Coast.