What Do You Look For in a Realtor?
Someone you trust? Someone who instills confidence? Someone who listens, is understanding, and has your priorities at heart? Someone with an in-depth understanding of the real estate market and your desired community? Someone who understands your values and purchase objectives and can help find a home according to these values? Someone who is available when you need them? Someone who is a good negotiator?
These are just some of the factors we look for when we choose a realtor to represent us in the sale or purchase of our home. I may be that person for you or someone you know!
When choosing an agent to represent you it’s important to make sure you have the right match. Each realtor is as unique as you are, and a good match ensures you and your agent are on the same page. The purchase or sale of your home is one of the biggest financial and personal decisions you will ever make. This is why I invite all potential clients to meet with me for an initial consultation to find out if I’m the agent for you. If you decide we are not a good fit, I will gladly refer you to one of my colleagues.
Sellers, I can market your property so it appeals to the right people who will value it accordingly.
Buyers, I can help you find for a home that is ideal for your situation:
Seeking | Looking to Avoid | |
Young Families | Child appropriate homes
Yards and gardens Proximity to parks, playgrounds, schools & community centres Mortgage assistance & financial reward |
Heavy traffic
Proximity to pollutants & pollution sources |
Green Homes |
Energy efficiency Proximity to transit, bike routes, parks, shopping & other amenities Natural landscaping Green technologies, design & restoration |
Concrete yards Proximity to pollutants & pollution sources Vehicle dependent location |
Collaborative Purchase |
Homes that meet the needs of multiple stakeholders Shared or communal space and resources Simplicity to preserve relationship Ability for easy resale at market rates |
Complications Difficult re-marketability Differential needs fulfillment |
Investment / Rental Properties |
High CAP rate and low vacancy rates Easy to manage Solid long term investment Latent value |
High turnover Complicated management Negative cash flow Risk |