I have a long-standing interest in real estate but I initially chose a career in public sector administration, training and project management. Now I can combine those many years of experience with that passion for real estate for your relocation project and to help you manage transitions in what is probably your largest investment. I have also been an executive, fundraiser and events coordinator for several non-profit sector organizations, mainly in the creative arts field. Real estate is all about connections such as these and about networking to find buyers and sellers for you. I have handled all sorts of properties – downtown, suburbs and rural, and from starters to custom luxury homes. As you can see from my testimonials, I know that a sales representative has to go beyond merely shuffling the paperwork. I have worked with families and singles, seniors and first-timers. Just about everyone needs some help to avoid surprises or cope with them. When you are interviewing REALTORS® to help you buy or sell, ask them if they have:

• held a garage sale to help clients de-clutter,
• seen through asbestos remediation,
• had a septic system fixed
• dealt with aluminum wiring
• handled a chain of conditional buys and sells
• stored clients’ furniture in their garage
• used their own van to move clients’ stuff
• negotiated with clients 12 time zones away
• sold stuff for clients on Kijiji and Craigslist
• found a reliable handyman for last minute repairs
• coordinated out of town adult siblings selling a parent’s home
• lent clients furniture and art for staging
• found high-potential homes for flippers and helped them sell after renovations?

In other words, are they really “full service”? As a life-long resident, I know the Ottawa area well and can give you accurate information on real estate values, taxes, utility costs, services and amenities. I am an experienced negotiator and will work for you to get you the best possible price. My goal is to provide you and your family with the best possible service and experience. I look forward to hearing from you.