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Welcome to my Website
As a CENTURY 21® Real Estate professional, I am dedicated to providing you with the highest quality service possible. My personal knowledge of the local Real Estate market is combined with the power of the CENTURY 21 brand - the most recognized name in Real Estate today.
Let me assist you in finding your dream home, in a neighbourhood that is right for you, and in the price range you want. Or if you are interested in selling a property, I also have the expertise to help you get the fastest sale possible and at the best price.
Let my 30 years of experience go to work for you!
Awards
2010 - Masters Ruby
2009 - Masters Ruby
2008 - Masters Emerald
2007 - Masters Emerald
2006 - Masters Ruby
2005 - Masters Silver
2004 - Long Term Service Award
2004 - Masters Ruby
2003 - Masters Ruby
2002 - Masters Ruby
2001 - Masters Silver
1999 - Masters Silver Club
Found a house you like? Let me help...
Personal Interests
I enjoy golf, curling, travel and spending time with family and friends
Do You Need a Listing Agent to Sell a Home?
As a seller, you can find your own buyer but the lingering question is would a listing agent have helped you to net more on your bottom line (according to CREA, almost 22% more)? Much depends on the real estate market.
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•In super hot seller markets, almost anybody can stick a sign in the yard and attract offers. That's because buyers are falling all over themselves to buy and waving earnest money deposits in the air.
•In buyer's markets, there are fewer buyers, which make an agent's services worth more.
•More than 80% of buyers purchase a home through a real estate agent. If you don't hire an agent, you could be losing exposure to 80% of the buying population.
Listing Agents Can Bring Added-Value to a Transaction
Unless you routinely attend every open house in your neighbourhood, you may not possess intimate information about the interiors of your neighbour's homes nor know why some sold for higher prices than others. Experienced agents have this knowledge and use it to position your home to sell at the highest possible price.
Top listing agents sell homes day in and day out. Here is a list of services most listing agents offer to sellers:
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•Top-notch marketing materials and proven selling systems.
•Professional virtual tours and photography.
•Wide Internet exposure.
•Promotion at company meetings and MLS meetings.
•Networking with fellow real estate agents.
•Price guidance according to market data and recent sales.
•Home stagers, inspector and repair contractor referrals.
•Buyer feedback and private showings.
•Confirmation of potential buyer qualifications.
•Counter offer and negotiation expertise.
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•Provide comparable sales
•Provide sales data from MLS based on map searches.
•Pull property profiles reflecting sales history, property data, demographics and neighbourhood services.
•Run reports on listing agent's list-price to sales-price ratios.
•Calculate annual facts and trends about an area.
•Suggest pricing strategy.
•Prepare a strong offer that presents the buyer in the best light based on market demands and agent interaction / networking.
•Review of documents for loopholes and obtain disclosures.
•Provide a buffer between you and the seller's agent.
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If you feel competent that you can handle a sale or purchase on your own, you probably can. But you may always wonder if you paid too much or accepted too low of a price.
By Elizabeth Weintraub