Vancouver's court-ordered sales, explained and delivered weekly
Foreclosure properties in BC are sold through the Supreme Court — a process most buyers (and many agents) don't fully understand. Get every new court-ordered listing in Metro Vancouver in your inbox each week, plus a free plain-English guide to how these sales actually work.
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Why court-ordered sales are different
Sold "as is, where is"
No warranties, no guarantees, and usually no seller disclosure. What you see — and what you inspect — is what you get.
The court has final say
Even an accepted offer isn't final. A judge approves the sale, and competing buyers can show up at the hearing with sealed bids.
No cooling-off period
BC's home buyer rescission period doesn't apply. Once the court approves, the deal is done — no backing out.
Real opportunity, real risk
Discounts exist, but they're not automatic. Knowing the process — and what a property is really worth as-is — separates a deal from a mistake.
How this works
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Every week: new court-ordered listings across Metro Vancouver, plus court dates being tracked on active files.
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Reggie MacIntosh
People-focused. Design-driven. Solution-oriented.
Court-ordered properties are sold as-is, where-is — which means the buyer carries all the risk of a property's condition. This is where Reggie works differently. As a REALTOR® with an architecture background and years of designing, renovating, and building homes, he brings a trained eye for layout, materials, and build quality to every court-ordered listing: what's cosmetic, what's structural, what a fix really costs, and what the property could become.
In a process with no warranties and no second chances, that judgment is the edge. Read Reggie's article on court-ordered sales in Vancouver, or learn more at reggiemacintosh.com.
Common questions
- Are court-ordered sales really cheaper?
- Often, but not always. Discounts vary with the property's condition, occupancy, and how long it has been on the market. Some sell near market value. The guide explains how to judge whether a specific listing is actually a deal.
- Can I still get outbid after my offer is accepted?
- Yes — this surprises everyone. Other buyers can submit sealed competing bids that are opened at the court approval hearing. The guide explains how the hearing works and how to put your best foot forward.
- Do I need a special kind of realtor?
- You need one who knows this process. Court-ordered offers use different documents (including a "Schedule A" that changes standard terms), timing matters enormously, and as-is pricing demands a sharp eye for condition — which is where Reggie's design background earns its keep.
- What does this cost?
- Nothing. The alerts and guide are free. If you eventually buy a property with Reggie as your agent, he is paid the standard buyer-agent commission from the transaction, like any purchase.