Valerie is an incredible person with the highest morals! I was extremely impressed how professional she was and honest. She was supportive to me from the beginning... after months of de-cluttering and cleaning and renovating it felt amazing to finally list the house! Keeping the house spotless & having to leave with my dogs during viewings was the most difficult for me but Valerie was extremely supportive, checked up on me & stayed positive...she kept reminding me how important the viewings were to sell the house She exceeded by far my expectations! Valerie advised me what to do every step of the way and I felt like she stayed by my side even past my closing date. She called me from her cottage while on vacation to see how I was doing! She is the best realtor anyone could ever imagine! I am thrilled that she worked with me. Kathy Plachta Being an agent myself, it is understandably difficult to entrust the sale of your home to another agent, but I can honestly say that Valerie exceeded my wildest expectations. In the current depressed market (2009), Valerie's advice in pricing our home correctly, her suggestions for staging and her skill in marketing the final product managed to induce a frenzy of activity at at time when most homes sit on the market for weeks on end. Within two days, we had a total of 26 showings, our home sold with multiple offers and for considerably more than the asking price! To say that we are satisfied is an understatement; we are thrilled! Throughout the listing, marketing and negotiation process, Valerie brought her considerable experience to bear and demonstrated a keen sense of real estate savvy. Of equal importance, she maintained a high level of ethical integrity which was readily acknowledged by all parties involved in this transaction. As a reult, the actual negotiation process went smoothly and was based on a firm foundation of trust - a crucial element in multiple offer situations. Perhaps, Valere's ultimate skill is her ability to make everyone involved feel comfortable. By employing her finely-tuned sense of humour, not only did she make the process of selling my home a delight for me, but for all parties concerned. She is a credit to your brokerage & to our industry as a whole. I was proud to have her representing my interests and felt safe and secure in her capable hands. Would I use her again in any future real estate transaction? You bet. Will I refer my former clients to her? Without a doubt. Kim Killeen Valerie has been a blessing for us since we met her. Right from the start, she spoke very openly and honestly. She didn't waste any time working very hard in selecting the type of houses that we were interested in...she pointed out the good aspects and the bad...giving us a clear look at the homes in great detail. She asked questions of some of the home owners to get a feel for why they were selling...she even asked some of the neighbour how the area was! The more houses we went out looking at, the more we felt like she was a part of our family! We blended so well together & Valerie we thank you from the bottom of our hearts! We miss going out looking at houses with you but are very happy that you helped us find our home! Paul & Mark Borg If there's a Number one Realtor Award in Toronto, if not in Canada, it should definitly be handed to you! It's hard to believe that in one year, we sold one house, bought a brand new one, and then sold a condo (and had a baby!). If it hadn't been for your expertise, patience and compassion, we may not have made it through in one piece. Thanks to you, we had deals-in-hand for both sales within a week of the respective listings. And we sold over-asking, on both properties, which is a definite bonus. We were in the best of hands, with you as our realtor. Thanks to your confidence, your knowledge and your general hand-holding (for us as nervous home-buyers), we made it through a very stressful period, to say the least. Jennifer Mondoux & Kevin Rollins Valerie was a pleasure to work with and I will be sure to work with her again. In particular, as a first time buyer, I felt that Valerie was great in explaining all the issues at stake, took me through the basics of home ownership, and made sure that I was aware of the pitfalls. I felt that she was really looking out for my interest and that she really understood what I was looking for. I will be sure to recommend Valerie to friends. Agatha Wronecka In short, Valerie provided me with exceptional service around the purchase of my first home. Throughout the entire process, Valere's efforts and attention were outstanding! I was and still am very impressed by her knowledge and professionalism. Coupled with these qualities, Valerie's integrity and open/honest style made it a pleasure to work with her. She is a highly ethical and hard working professional. Valerie is also a very skilled listener and negotiator. It was amazing to see her "in action". While there were a number of complication/historical problems with the property I purchased, Valerie worked tirelessly to research and obtain information for me. In doing so, she went way above and beyond my expectation and did an outstanding job of tracking down all pertinent information to ensure I had all the details necessary to make a decision. Valerie was so thorough! I deeply trust Valerie and feel that she really cares about her clients. She was so patient and understanding with me. I believe she personally wants to see her clients in homes that are right for them. Valerie is an exceptional realtor and wonderful person. I believe she is a true asset to her brokerage. She will be my realtor for life. Rachel Gray "Well, I cannot imagine what the process of selling my home of 46 years would have been like without Valerie. Her exceptional service & attention, listening at great length to my concerns & acting to protect my interests - she went above & beyond for me. Persistent & consistent in her attention to my needs. When I was overwhelmed by the process & paperwork - she guided me gently, step-by-step through the legal jungle - willingly giving her time, educating & providing all the information required. She acted with great integrity & professionalism when encountered with obstacles, sparing me the anxiety & grief. I can only recommend Valerie with the highest praises for her detailed & compassionate service. She is such a caring, very special person & I am proud to call her "friend". W. Nitsch "Valerie used a great strategy to sell my home that was quick, convenient & I got more money than asking! Need I say more?! Getting the house ready for sale was the most stressful part of the process as I was anticipating Valerie to push me to hurry to get it on the market quickly - but instead - she didn't pressure me - just checked in once in awhile to see how it was going - I truly felt relieved. She was always available, professional & personable and has a great ability to listen & understand your needs. Her knowledge & excellent negotiation skills made me totally confident in listening to her advise, following her lead & making shared decisions - thank goodness I did! I think this says it all: 1) Valerie helped me buy this house; 2)Valerie sold this house for me; 3) Valerie will help me buy my new house! It is hard to think of Valerie as 'just' our Real Estate Agent." Lisa Furdyk "Complete trust in Valerie. Once we made the decision to sell, we entrusted the whole process to her - including timing, consulting a stylist, painting, repairs, furniture rental, follow-up etc. The most difficult is pricing, but Valerie always does substantial research to support her pricing recommendations. Valerie's ability to listen, understand your needs, negotiating skills, level of integrity and professionalism are all fabulous! Valerie went above and beyond the normal duties of a real estate agent and demonstrated care and attention to every aspect of our sale. Not only did we achieve a higher price by following all of her recommendations, we enjoyed a stress-free sales process from beginning to end. This is our fourth transaction with Valerie & we recommend her to friends and family." A. Richards & R. Lee "Valerie is just great! She is incredibly professional and thorough. Her presentation kit for the sale of my home covered all the basics and then some! The feature sheet she prepared for purshasers to take away with them was both very thorough & beautiful! Valerie is especially professional and talented in the negotiating process, calm, controlled, makes her points tactfully and professionally - she creates a win-win situation." Debra Aronson "As my Condo was sold the same day it was listed, I am only too happy with the results. I found Valerie's relationship-building approach to the process to be terrific. The information she provided me with was most helpful. She listened to me and gave me great advice. I hired her for her knowledge & professionalism and it was well worth it." S. M. Ferris " Valerie helped us to understand what to expect from the entire home buying process & took the time to understand our needs. She answered all of our questions & even raised some aspects we hadn't thought of. Valerie made looking for, and buying, our first home fun and exciting. Her enthusiasm for her work made us feel that helping people find their homes is something she truly enjoys. She also contributed to making the transition as stress-free as it could be. We would, and already have, recommend Valerie to anyone looking for their dream home." H.Sanderson & V. Lameche "Not only have I purchased a home, I have gained a friend! During her initial presentation, Valerie listened intently to what I had to say . . . I felt that it really mattered to her who I was and what I was looking for. The pace was relaxed and fun! During our first day of house-hunting together, we found the perfect place for me. I never felt rushed or pressured. I will not hesitate to recommend Valerie to my friends and family." E. Fairley "Valerie is a person of high integrity & caring. She not only took extreme care in listening to our needs and preferences but was also patient as we waded through many home viewings before we purchased. She never once pressured us to make an offer. She was concerned about our comfort level & therefore we never felt rushed to buy. She was always knowledgeable about the houses & the areas & she shares that knowledge freely. We appreciated the promptness with which she pulled together statistics & values for comparable properties. Valerie is extremely personable & professional & we do not hesitate in recommending that others use her services." H. Pasika & W. Peel "Valerie is an excellent salesperson. She understood my needs, but also suggested possible alternatives. Even though she was always kind and understanding with me, I felt that underneath, she would be a strong negotiator. She always seemed to be very calm and cool, even though I knew she was negotiating hard for me . . . this proved to be true. Valerie also recommended an excellent mortgage specialist to me." P. Haykin "Valerie treats you like family! Selling was very difficult. We told Valerie we really didn't want to do any of the talking and so she took the lead for us which really put us at ease. When she is negotiating for you - either buying or selling - she always is looking out for your best interests. She takes the time to explain what is going on, what to do and when to do it, but at the same time allows the buyers/sellers to "drive" the situation. We liked how she came up with what we wanted very quickly, only after looking at a few houses, she knew what we wanted to see. Her thoroughness is truly remarkable! More reading material than you could ever want - if you needed to know something you knew you had everything at your fingertips. We also appreciated how she will listen to your needs, but push you if you need it - a great balance!" M. Delvecchio & M. Veldhuizen 
 
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