Rob Nygren: 35+ Years of Real Estate Wisdom

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In this episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by Rob Nygren, a local realtor with Royal LePage who has been helping people find their dream homes since 1987. Over his impressive career, Rob has completed more than 1,750 transactions and held multiple licenses in property management, mortgage brokering, and as a managing broker. We dive into his journey in real estate, the major shifts he's seen over the decades, and his top advice for first-time home buyers.

What We Cover in This Episode:

How Rob got his start in real estate and what’s kept him passionate for over 35 years.
The biggest changes in the real estate market beyond just rising prices.
How his roles in property management and sales training have shaped his approach to helping clients today.
Key advice for first-time homebuyers, including:
- Why you should start with a mortgage broker.
- How to choose the right location for your home.
- Why prioritizing the right home over the best deal matters.
- Thinking long-term: Will you regret not buying in five years?
- The advantages of buying in winter months.
- The pros and cons of corner lots and homes near parks.
- Being mindful of staging tricks when viewing homes.

We also chat about Rob's personal life, including his impressive achievement of completing the Paris-Brest-Paris cycling event in 2019, and his love for cycling around the Comox Valley.

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