A Realtors Journey

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A Fresh Start - September 2018

That time is here! Back to school, freshness in the air, the nervous excitement is palpable… My son said it best yesterday “I don’t know what people are talking about with New Years being January 1st, September is the beginning of a new year!” Whether you are a student going back to school, or an adult coming to terms with the fact that summer holidays are distant memory and the colder weather is approaching, Autumn is a new beginning… a fresh start. At least that’s my take on it… and you know what else it is? It is a GREAT TIME TO BUY A HOUSE! 😊

We are in a buyers market with loads of houses for sale, which means there is a lot to choose from. Sellers are getting anxious, wanting to sell before the frigid winter weather hits, and that means there are deals to be had. Buying a home doesn’t have to be stressful, and with my experience and dedication you can be assured that you are in the best hands. I can offer you that personal touch, helping you from start to finish and having fun on the way. I love my job – and it shows. So, if you, or someone you know has been thinking of buying a house, reach out to me – it is that simple. I would love to guide you through the process and get you into your new house before the snow flies!
 
Ph: 780-318-3925
Email: ckarleen@royallepage.ca

Thoughts That Keep Me Up At Night - April 5, 2018 -

A Realtors® journey

I have been asked many times “What sets you apart from all the other real estate agents out there?”

I wish there was an easier way to explain why someone should choose me to be their real estate agent…to put it bluntly – It is because you would be hitting the jackpot with me... I really believe that. I have been in the real estate business for 4 years, first as an assistant, and then out on my own as a realtor. I love my job, in fact I am downright passionate about it. I have the knowledge, I have the drive and I genuinely want the best for my clients. I like to keep my active client list smaller, because guess what, you are important! It means a lot to me to be able to respond quickly to questions, set up showings on short notice and be as efficient as possible. I am striving to make this career successful, on my own terms, the way I want to do it…and so far I am doing it. Achieving Master Sales in my first year was quite an accomplishment! You may be wowed by the big name agents out there wheeling and dealing, and don’t get me wrong, they work hard, really hard and most of them are fantastic people and you would be in good hands with them…but I like to think I offer a bit more of a personal touch. Unlike some of the big name agents out there, I don’t have an assistant, I handle everything personally from start to finish. I could say it a million times – I care, I really do.
 
This year started out quite busy for me, which I really wasn’t expecting – January and February is not typically a busy time for a real estate agent, so I was very thankful to hit the ground running! Then – it stopped. Don’t get me wrong, I still have quite a few prospects and things on the go, but I was hoping that March would bring an abundance of people anxious to buy a home just in time to plant flowers…. maybe it was the weather…winter just does not seem to be ending! There are agents out there that are busy, agents that have been in the business for years. These agents have the benefit of many past clients referring others to them, or doing repeat business with them. Newer agents, like me, simply don’t have that – it takes years to develop that kind of contact list. So what do I do? I talk to people, try to get my name out there, socialize, spend time with friends and family, work on my social media, spend countless hours scouring online for properties that will meet the needs of the clients I do have, advertise – all in hopes that something will click.
 
I will work my heart out for you - because you deserve it. Now, if all of this hasn’t swayed you, hop over to my testimonials and see what my past clients have to say….and then call, text or email me and let’s get this house hunting/selling underway – and lets make this as fun and stress free as possible! Who better to take the journey with than someone who values and enjoys the process? Spring is here – even if it doesn’t feel like it!
 
Cell: 780-318-3925
Email: ckarleen@royallepage.ca