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Selling?
If you're thinking of selling...Having a very thorough market report and property evaluation done on your home by a real estate agent is step one. In fact, it's a good idea to have a couple of them done. Evaluations help you accurately determine the value of your home in today's market and they're also a great way to interview realtors before deciding who to list your home with. When I do a market and property assessment for you I'll also include a detailed marketing plan so you can see exactly how I will get your home noticed, appreciated and sold for the most money in the shortest period of time.
Buying?
If you're out there looking for a new home...It can be tough to find the perfect fit. Everyone gets the same listings at the same time these days so beating other buyers to the punch is becoming more and more difficult to do. Still, my advice to you is never settle, and don't give up the search. As your realtor I'll help you assess properties in, above and below your price range, and I'll also go to work to find you new and unique opportunities to look at and consider. Together we'll find you that perfect home. It's pretty simple: If you're looking for a new house or condo, put me to work...get what you want! To rapidly expand your home search today email me or try me on my cell: 250-415-1931.
Browsing?
If a for sale sign or sold sticker caught your eye and you'd like to know the list price or what it sold for email me the street and I'll send you back the details. It's a great way to keep an eye on what's selling in your neighbourhood or favourite parts of town. Know the market! graham@GoBavington.com or graham.bavington@century21.ca
Professional Background
- CSO with Canada Trust Hamilton Ontario
- Options / equity / fixed income trader with TD Waterhouse and Charles Schwab Canada in Toronto
- Business Development Officer with Charles Schwab in Vancouver
- Financial Planner for Investment and Retirement Planning for the Bank of Montreal in Victoria
- Regional Sales Manager for TSD Baja Mexico real estate development firm based in Victoria
- Sales Manager for Three Point Properties Victoria
- Realtor with Century 21 Queenswood Ltd. Victoria
Professional Interests
Besides your residential buying and selling needs I also represent the recreational properties of Bishops Walk on Salt Spring Island and Wild Coast Cottages in Port Renfrew for the local development firm of Three Point Properties. Fully serviced 3/4 acre + ocean view lots on Salt Spring from $250,000 ; smaller cottage style fully serviced ocean view lots in Renfrew from $99,000.
Specialties
I am a full-service realtor with a specialty in assessing, marketing, presenting and selling clients homes. I also enjoy helping clients find the property that best suits their needs for their primary home or recreational use. Building on years of real estate sales and negotiating experience and using the proven Century-21 sales and marketing formulas I am also well equipped to find qualified buyers for your property within the timeframes and terms that you specify. Call or email anytime for a market assessment of your home or market overview of your favourite areas of interest. Direct to cell: 250-415-1931 and email / blackberry: graham@GoBavington.com or graham.bavington@century21.ca
Education
- BA Degree major / minor English + Psychology from the University of Victoria
- Canadian Securities Course
- Options / Derivitives licensing course
- Professional Financial Planning designation
- Alberta Real Estate course
- BC Real Estate License.
Kind Words from Clients
"As first-time home buyers, we had many questions during the search for our first house. We were so grateful to have Graham on our side to guide us through the process. Graham helped to keep us focused on finding the house that fit our needs and had everything on our wish list. In the end, we bought a great house in a fabulous location for the right price. Graham is not your typical salesperson-he is down to earth, reliable, and actually made the process of working with a realtor a fun experience. Furthermore, we were impressed with his knowledge of the current real estate market, superb negotiation skills, and prompt response to our many questions. We would not hesitate to recommend Graham to our friends, family, or anyone who is in need of the services of a realtor. Thanks Graham for all your hard work, we couldn't be happier with our new home!" Sincerely, Jon and Jenna
"Graham Bavington is an exceptional Realtor. He helped us to successfully sell our property which we had listed as a For Sale By Owner and in turn he also helped us purchase our new home. Graham's knowledge of the area and his candor were greatly appreciated. Also something that we admire and respect most is his sincerity. That created a trust factor critical to the process. Thank you for all your help. We appreciate all of your time and effort." - Dana and Jon
"We could not be more impressed with the level of service we received from Graham. We really felt like we were his number one priority and his assessment and advice about selling our property was right on the mark, resulting in a quick sale at a price beyond what we expected. He was personable, approachable and responsive - answering all of our questions so quickly and keeping us informed every step of the way. We can say without hesitation that Graham's professionalism, integrity and knowledge make him the right choice for anyone considering selling or purchasing a property and we can't recommend him highly enough." - Clea, Mike and Family
"Graham worked from 2004-2008 as a real estate professional at Loreto Bay, a company of which I was the founder and Chairman. Loreto Bay is a $5 billion sustainable community located at Loreto Bay, Baja California Sur, Mexico.Graham proved to be a solid professional, was innovative and a pleasure to work with. He strengthened the team and was the kind of person who made people around him perform better. Graham was always positive and cheerful. He was attentive and respectful to prospective buyers, provided all necessary information and details needed to arrive at a decision. He made the buyers feel confident and secure in their purchase decisions.I highly recommend Graham to anyone who needs the services of an outstanding realtor." Sincerely, David and Norma Butterfield
Personal Background
I am married and in my late 30's. My wife Pam and I have two kids, Sara 7 and Matthew 3 years. I enjoy golfing when I can and playing in a weekly drop in basketball game. I was born in Victoria, went to school at Montery and Oak Bay High, Camosun College amd completed my BA degree at the University of Victoria. Pam and I moved to Hamilton Ontario in 1998 where she achieved her second degree, in Physiotherapy. During that period I traveled daily from Hamilton to Toronto on the infamous GO Train and worked as a stock trader during the tech boom and ensuing bust. After finishing in Ontario we moved to Vancouver for a year before taking the opportunity to return to our home town of Victoria where we planned to start a family. Today we enjoy our home in the Maplewood area and stay very active, frequenting all of the diaper gyms and drop-in swimming sessions available at the different rec centres around town.
Personal Interests
Hiking, golf, squash, basketball, running, hanging with the kids and other families, drop-in swimming, BBQing...