my vow to you

As a realtor, I accept a personal obligation to the public and my profession and am committed to:

  • Professional, competent service
  • Absolute honesty and integrity
  • Fairness & Co-operation
  • Personal accountability
  • Compliance with the Canadian Real Estate Association Standards of Business Practice

 


 

testimonials

"Barry knows the real estate market. His outstanding advice started with his valuation and marketing suggestions for the sale of the property and continued through the entire transaction. He kept us apprised on a daily basis of anything that came up with regards to the property. His follow up from answering any questions that were asked by either a prospective purchaser or ourselves was tremendous. Barry was a professional throughout the entire process and a true joy to work with."

James A. Bruce,
Collingwood

"Thank you Barry for helping us find the cottage of our dreams. It took over two years and just when we were ready to give up you found us the perfect place. I am so glad you encouraged us to wait and not to compromise."

Sharron and Ivan Stone,
Collingwood


 

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buying

"Collingwood is the most beautiful investment you will ever make, let me assist you"...

First and foremost; there has never been a better time to buy Real Estate in the Collingwood and Blue Mountains area! We have been in the midst of a strong sellers market since 2001, but with the global recession causing a recent increase in inventory, the advantage has now shifted to the buyer. Not only is there more to choose from, but buyers are now able to negotiate a better deal. Buying Collingwood Real Estate should be a pleasant, stress-free, and ultimately a rewarding undertaking.

I have been strategically aligned with Royal Lepage Collingwood for over 25 years and work with a global network of professionals throughout the Royal Lepage system. I consider myself very fortunate to have been able to successfully assist hundreds of Buyers fulfill their dreams of Real Estate ownership in Collingwood and the surrounding areas of Wasaga Beach, Creemore, Beaver Valley, Thornbury, Meaford and the Pretty River Valley. 

As your Buyer's Agent I will:

  • Explain the Process: Each step will be explained as we journey through the process together. 
     
  • Provide Professional Advice: It is my job to help you make informed decisions and determine your unique criteria. If you have a specific property or area in mind, I will research the area for unlisted homes and locate willing sellers.
     
  • Marketplace Activities: The Collingwood real estate market is ever changing. I use your criteria to pre-qualify by pre-viewing all properties to ensure that I only take you to view properties meeting your needs.
     
  • Advise on Price, Terms, and Financing: I provide the tools needed to arrive at an offering price and optimal conditions of sale. In today's market you may also face competing offers on a property. All relevant issues (affordability, comfort, desirability, and re-saleability) are considered prior to offer presentation. 
     
  • Advocate Your Position: When possible, I represent my clients in person when presenting an offer to advocate your position.
     
  • Negotiate: When negotiating I will suggest strategies that have been effective in similar situations. I work for my client alone to negotiate the best possible deal.
     
  • Manage the Details: My service does not stop after closing. We will do a walk-through of your property to ensure it is in the correct condition as per the contract. And, I provide after sales liaison with the listing agent if problems arise not provided for in the contract. If your property is for revenue, I'll post your property on my website and help you get the right tenant.
     

 

 


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