Question 1

Which elementary schools feed Kalamalka Secondary?

Accepted Answer

Coldstream, Kidston and Lavington Elementary.

Question 2

Does Kalamalka Secondary offer AP courses?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Kal offers AP Calculus, AP English Literature, AP English Language and Composition, and AP Psychology.

Question 3

What was Kalamalka Secondary's last Fraser Institute rating?

Accepted Answer

Kal rated 6.9 out of 10 in the 2020 BC secondary report card, the highest of Vernon's public high schools. The Fraser Institute hasn't published BC high school ratings since.

Question 4

Does buying a home in the catchment guarantee my child a spot?

Accepted Answer

Not quite. Children who live in the catchment get priority, but School District 22 places students subject to space, and a few groups (like Okanagan Indian Band students and medical transfers) come first. Register as early as you can once you have an accepted offer, and confirm the address with the SD22 school locator before you buy.

Question 5

What is my home in the Kalamalka Secondary catchment worth?

Accepted Answer

Sean will prepare a comparative market analysis using recent sales of similar homes nearby, adjusted for the home's size, condition, updates and views, and will make sure buyers know which schools the address is in. It's free and there's no obligation. Request a free home valuation or call or text Sean Phillips' assistant, Sarah, at 604-227-4810.

Question 6

Does the school catchment matter when I sell?

Accepted Answer

It can widen the pool of buyers, because many families search by school first. Sean lists the catchment schools in the marketing and points buyers to the SD22 school locator so they can confirm it.

Question 7

When is the best time to list a family home?

Accepted Answer

Many families like to move over the summer so kids can start the school year in their new home, so spring is often busy. The right timing depends on the seller's plans and the market.

Question 8

Should I sell before I buy my next home?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the market and your finances. Selling first gives you certainty; buying first lets you take your time. Sean will help you plan the timing, including subject-to-sale offers and bridge financing options.

Question 9

What does it cost to sell a home in BC?

Accepted Answer

Commission in BC is always negotiable. Sean Phillips' standard fee is 6% on the first $100,000 of the sale price and 3% on the balance, plus GST, shared equally with the brokerage that brings the buyer. On an $800,000 sale, for example, that's $6,000 + $21,000 = $27,000 plus GST. That covers a lot of work behind the scenes, from Sean and the technology he puts in place, all aimed at getting sellers the best price and the easiest possible sale. Other costs are legal or notary fees and any mortgage discharge costs or penalties. In BC the buyer, not the seller, pays property transfer tax. Sean will give you a net-proceeds estimate before you list.

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