Finding the perfect home doesn't happen in one day. There are a number of things you can do to simplify the process, including defining financial parameters, potential neighbourhoods and the desired features in your next home.

Do you need an extra bathroom, a garage, a fenced backyard, or lower utility bills? Do you want a fireplace, a short drive to work, or maybe minimal yard work? Once your list is complete, decide what is most important to your lifestyle.

Then it's location, location, location. Location affects your day-to-day living and is one of the most significant influences on value. Your choice of location may be limited somewhat by the price you can afford. Even so, make sure you consider such things as distance to work, schools, shopping and entertainment.

What type of property do you want? A single-family detached home is attractive to many people because it typically provides more living space and land. On the other hand, a condominium may be a more appropriate choice for you, with an emphasis on maintenance-free living.

As your Realtor, I can help you analyze all of these buying issues. My task is to find the connection between homes available in the market and your needs and financial capacity in this complicated business transaction.

In today's market, many homeowners have considered "going it alone" and selling their homes without the help of a Real Estate Agent to "save the commission." However, once they realize how complex and intimidating a real estate transaction can be, many people reconsider and enlist the services of a Realtor. There are more than 145 steps to complete a real estate transaction. It requires an organized, step-by-step approach that many homeowners just don't have the time, skill or experience to carry out.

As your Realtor, I provide a variety of services including help in setting a listing price within current market guidelines, develop a marketing plan, offer recommendations and advice to make your home more attractive and "saleable," and act on your behalf during negotiations to ensure your interests are protected.

Another advantage is the far-reaching market exposure your home will receive through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®). This co-operative marketing system relays information about your home to a vast network of Realtors and therefore, potential homebuyers in your market. The greater the exposure your home receives, the more likely you are to find a buyer willing to pay your price.

Selling your home is not a simple procedure. It involves large sums of money, stringent legal requirements and the potential for costly mistakes. I am committed to spending the time it takes to help you sell your home in the least amount of time and for the best possible price.