We understand that you’re embarking on one of life’s biggest decisions.
That means, you need sound advice with the experience and expertise to back it up. The Girard Team has been buying and selling homes for more than 30 years and we’re backed by Royal LePage — a network of over 14,500 real estate agents in over 600 locations from coast to coast. So no matter where you are or where you want to live, you can count on us for unsurpassed local market knowledge and a vast referral network. When you see a Royal LePage sign on a lawn, you know it’s a sign you can trust, because Helping You is What We Do.
Buying
If you’re buying a home, here are some of the things we will do:
- open, constant and honest communication throughout the entire process
- educate you about the current market conditions
- discuss and analyze your wants and needs against your budget
- guide you to homes that fit your criteria
- coordinate the work of other professionals you’ll need during the process:
- mortgage specialist, home inspector, lawyer, and insurance broker
- superior negotiation with the seller on your behalf
- make sure all the required paperwork is fully completed, accurate and that deadlines are met
- work with you to resolve any challenges that may arise
Selling
If you’re selling your home, here’s how we will help:
- open, constant and honest communication throughout the entire process
- conduct a complete property profile of your house, including current condition, locations, surroundings and special features
- do a comparative market analysis that will show you what houses in your area have sold for in the recent months
- provide staging, decoration, and declutter consultation
- set a price for your home with the goal to sell it fast while maximizing your profit
- exceptional custom marketing strategy, including:
- newspaper and monthly magazine advertising
- list it on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) with exposure on real estate boards around the GTA and Golden Horseshoe from Niagara Falls to Toronto
- create custom ‘feature sheet’ brochures
- professional photography and HD video walk-through
- custom property ‘virtual tour’ website with unique website address
- conduct public and/or agent open houses (as desired)
- use blogs, social media channels, various websites and our own personal peer network for contacts and referrals
- superior negotiation with the buyer on your behalf
- help you secure the assistance of other professionals you’ll need during the process:
- mortgage specialist, home inspector, lawyer, and insurance broker
- painters, plumbers, electricians, or general contractors to ensure your home is in its best condition
- make sure all the required paperwork is fully completed, accurate and that deadlines are met
- work with you to resolve any challenges that may arise