Why i Work By Referral


At times, the real estate industry has taken a transactional approach to sales. Agents have been encouraged to identify clients, serve them, close the deal and then go on to find the next. Cold calling and door-knocking have been the dominant methods of prospecting in the industry. However, these practices do not fit my personal philosophy of how to treat people. I believe that in today’s marketplace people expect and deserve a higher level of contact and connection with their real estate professional, which is why I work by referral.

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A Place to Call Home


Location, location, location! The most important characteristic when determining the value of real estate continues to prevail. When you decide where to live, you are not only choosing a home, you are buying into a neighbourhood. A community’s physical and social qualities have a major impact on the market value of the house, the desirability of the neighbourhood and the lifestyle of its residents.

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Home Safe Home


It’s unsettling to think that family or friends could be severely hurt in your home. Unfortunately, more than 75% of injury-related emergency room visits among children from birth to 4 years of age are caused by accidents that take place on residential property.1 For those between the ages of 1 and 34, unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death and hospitalization.2 Despite these shocking facts, many say they don't know what they would or should do to make their homes safer environments. Often, people aren't aware of the potential hazards that exist.That's why it is important to take time to educate your family about the dangers that may be found in your home and how to prevent accidental injuries.

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Save More, Worry Less...


During times of economic uncertainty, people tend to save money rather than spend it. This has been especially true during the recent downturn, which spawned a Canadian personal savings rate of 4.7 percent--that's almost a 75 percent increase over the 2007 savings rate and the highest mark since 1992. Canadians across the country are rediscovering the importance of saving and budgeting during the good times and the bad.

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