Why is it better for You to choose
The Galvin Team
1) They are successful! This means their clients are successful in their real estate endeavours. Last year there were a total of 2894 sales of all property types in the Peterborough and Kawarthas Real Estate Board for 464 Realtors. That's 6.23 sales per Realtor. Andrew and his team helped 118 families buy or sell real estate. That's almost 20 times the average.
2) They are better negotiators! - Last year the average sale price to list price ratio across the Peterborough and Kawarthas Real Estate Board was 96%. Of the properties that The Galvin Team sold, the average was 97.3%. They negotiated 1.3% more for each of their clients. On a three hundred thousand dollar home that's ove3r $4000.00 more that you get to keep.
3) They are trusted! 98% of The Galvin Team's business is repeat or referral which means their clients trust them to refer their families and friends.
4) They have experience! Andrew has 25 years experience helping people buy and sell real estate. He has experienced the market go up, go down and back up again. Whether you're choosing a mechanic to fix your car, a doctor to look after your health or a financial advisor to manage your money, experience is crucial to success. In 2011 only 45% of all properties listed actually sold. Andrew sold 83% of his listings. The Galvin Team is the #1 team at RE/MAX Eastern Realty Inc. for 2011.
5) They are professional! In 1997 "Canada's Most Referred Realtors" and independent real estate Referral Company conducted a nationwide survey of Realtors to find out who was most trusted and most professional in each community. In their first survey in Peterborough, Andrew was voted by his peers as most professional Realtor.
6) They work for Peterborough's and Canada's most successful real estate company. In Peterborough last year, RE/MAX Eastern Realty Inc., Brokerage sold more property than the next two real estate companies combined. With a 35% market share RE/MAX has more top producing Realtors who work with qualified buyers. You have a choice, why not choose the best real estate company.
7) They use Technology to serve you better! The Canadian and Ontario Real Estate Associations tell us that over 80% of people look to the internet first when thinking about buying or selling real estate. A professional photographer and a customized visual tour, markets your property to it‘s fullest potential to buyers all over the world. You do not get a second chance to make a great first impression on line.
8) Andrew spends money on marketing. Some agents throw up a sign, put your property on MLS and hope that someone else sells it. Often they don't take the time or spend the money to professionally market your property. From full color promotional brochures in your home, to the video tours on-line and the text riders on each for sale sign for passers by to see, directing potential buyers to the on-line information for the property. Depending on the size and age of your home, Andrew may order a pre-sale home inspection and/or floor plans, as well as a WETT inspection if a fireplace/woodstove exists.
9) Andrew has professional staff to help him help you. Most Realtors are a one man show. You can't successfully run a business and do everything yourself to market property and look after your clients needs. Andrew has a full time in office sales representative/marketing specialist as well as 4 Licensed Sales Representatives to keep on top of client's needs, the marketing and follow-up in order to get a property sold and closed. On line service reports emailed to you, tracking all aspects of the sale process including marketing, showings and feedback and statistics on market activity keep you in the loop as to how the sale is going.
10) Free staging help for you to get the house ready for sale. Andrew offers a professional stager to help you get the house in tip top showing condition to minimize the amount of time it takes to sell and maximize the amount of money in your pocket when you sell. The cost of staging and doing what is needed to get the home in top showing condition is usually a lot less than the first price reduction!
Andrew Galvin's Team
CalumYule... Calum Yule, Licensed Sales representative, has worked at RE/MAX as a real estate Sales Representative for 10 years. Prior to joining RE/MAX, Calum worked as a Foreman in the construction business. Calums' knowledge in home building and construction has proven a good compliment to his Real Estate career. Calum has four children and lives in the city of Peterborough.
Carol Day... Carol Day, Broker, has worked for RE/MAX Eastern Realty Inc. Brokerage for the past 7 years. As a former Intensive Care Nurse, she is familiar with hard work and brings the same caring and attention to detail to families in her work in Real Estate as she did to patients and families at the bedside. Carol's goal is to provide excellent service grounded in honest and ethical practices, ensure clients are making informed choices through providing education and personalized service. Her specialty is hard work. Carol has two children.
Sharon Ford... Sharon Ford, Licensed Sales Representative, worked for Andrew as his marketing assistant for over seven years prior to obtaining her real estate license two years ago. Prior to this, Sharon worked in marketing and journalism. Sharon has an English degree from Trent University and a Journalism diploma from Durham. Sharon’s experience and knowledge has well prepared her for the importance to detail for providing great customer service. Sharon lives in Cavan with her husband and their two children.
Jody Collins... Jody Collins, Licensed Sales Representative, has worked at RE/MAX Eastern Realty Inc. Brokerage for 4 years. Jody combines her Honours Business degree from Trent University with her previous customer service experience to provide clients with exceptional service. Jody and her husband Fraser live in Peterborough and have two children.
