Your home is probably the largest single investment you will make in your lifetime.  So when it’s time to sell your home you want to be certain to get the maximum return on your investment.  You want to sell your house quickly and get the highest price possible.  And that’s where a REALTOR® can help.

You may have heard about people selling their homes privately.  Everyone has a choice of course, but there’s a lot more involved with selling a home than placing an ad in the paper, listing it online or hammering a “for sale” sign on the lawn. Before you decide to sell your house on your own, here are a few important things to consider about working with a real estate agent:

• Real Estate Agents know how to sell a home
  With my years of experience and as a top selling, award-winning REALTOR®, I know how to market a home, attract the right kind of buyers and get your best price.


• Real Estate Agents understand the local market
  Whether it’s Halifax, Bedford, Dartmouth or anywhere in HRM, I prepare a market analysis report that tells me which homes have sold in your area as well as competing homes that are still on the market.


• Real Estate Agents know what makes houses sell
  I’ll offer expert advice on how to simply and inexpensively improve your home to get it ready to put on the market and attract the best buyers. For more information, check out my advice on home staging.


• Real Estate Agents list your house on MLS
  MLS is the top tool that buyers and agents use to look for homes I can put your home on MLS so that every agent in the area knows your house is on the market.


• Real Estate Agents help evaluate the buyer
  You want qualified buyers.  To get you the best price, I can spot real interest from tire kickers as well as determine whether a buyer will be able to afford your home and meet all your terms.


• Real Estate Agents handle the negotiations
  There are a lot of negotiations and details involved with selling a house. I save you time and stress by representing your best interest with the buyer, the lawyers and other aspects of the transaction.

Buying a new home can be both exciting and overwhelming.  It’s about more than just looking at houses; it’s about finding a home.  A home that fits your family in the right neighborhood and at the best price.

A real estate agent can help you find your perfect home, offering expert advice along the way to save you money, time and stress.  Here are some of the benefits of working with a real estate agent when buying your home:

• As a home buyer, the services of a Real Estate Agent are paid for by the seller.
  My commission is usually made through part of the sale price of the house.


• A Real Estate Agent has the inside scoop on the best houses.
  The best buys on houses are not in the paper. Every morning I get “hot sheets” of all the MLS listings in Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and all of HRM. Combined with your wish list, this gives me a jump-start on finding your perfect home.


• A Real Estate Agent can help determine how much you can afford.
  I can asses your buying capabilities, advise you on pre-approved mortgage procedures and inform you of mortgage options and rates – all to help you buy a home that best fits your budget.


• A Real Estate Agent knows a smart investment.
  With my experience, I’ll advise you on the advantages and disadvantages of a particular house, a neighborhood and how they might compare with others in the area to best suit your needs and your investment.


• A Real Estate Agent can introduce you to all the right people.
  There are lots of services involved in buying a house.I can help you find the best bankers, lawyers, house inspectors and anyone else you need to complete the deal.


• A Real Estate Agent helps you buy your home.
  Once you’ve found the home of your dreams, I can help you decide on an offer, present it to the seller and negotiate the best deal on your behalf. I’ll also ensure that all the details of closing the sale of your new home are taken care of.