Your Muskoka Real Estate Concierge
Receiving concierge service means being able to count on a higher level of service than the average sales agent can provide. It’s the only level of service Maggie Tomlinson provides.
Clients Who Are Buying
First Steps
For buyers, concierge service begins with the first meeting Maggie has with her client. Whether that’s virtual or in-person, it’s at this meeting that the client’s wants and needs list is discussed, and Maggie gets a firm sense of what they are looking for: In-town or rural? What town would suit the family best? On the water? Big lake or small? What about river frontage? In essence, what’s the vision?
First Steps
For buyers, concierge service begins with the first meeting Maggie has with her client. Whether that’s virtual or in-person, it’s at this meeting that the client’s wants and needs list is discussed, and Maggie gets a firm sense of what they are looking for: In-town or rural? What town would suit the family best? On the water? Big lake or small? What about river frontage? In essence, what’s the vision?
“We’re going to find you what’s right, and it doesn’t matter how long it takes.”
Because many of her clients are located in the GTA, out-of-province, or in other global markets, Maggie will often connect with them through the initial stages of the search by phone or video chat. She’ll share links to compelling listings with her clients, and provide the background knowledge to each property that only someone with her in-depth understanding of the area—as both a local Muskokan and a professional in the real estate industry—could have. Providing this nuanced context to each listing has saved her clients many, many hours and helped them avoid costly mistakes.
“We’re going to find you what’s right, and it doesn’t matter how long it takes.”
Because many of her clients are located in the GTA or out-of-province, Maggie will often connect with them through the initial stages of the search by phone or video chat. She’ll share links to compelling listings with her clients, and provide the background knowledge to each property that only someone with her in-depth understanding of the area—as both a local Muskokan and a professional in the real estate industry—could have. Providing this nuanced context to each listing has saved her clients many, many hours and helped them avoid costly mistakes.
“My clients trust me to provide local knowledge. That can’t be faked. It’s about giving them peace of mind that they’re not locating somewhere that is going to give them headaches down the road.”
In-Person Viewing
For most clients, the next step is to visit prospective properties in person. Here, Maggie can help to co-ordinate flights into and out of Muskoka, arrange accommodations at a local hotel or rental cottage, pick up and drop clients off at the airport, and provide suggestions for local eateries and experiences to be enjoyed while in the area.
“My clients trust me to provide local knowledge. That can’t be faked. It’s about giving them peace of mind that they’re not locating somewhere that is going to give them headaches down the road.”
In-Person Viewing
For most clients, the next step is to visit prospective properties in person. Here, Maggie can help arrange flights into and out of Muskoka, arrange accommodations at a local hotel or rental cottage, pick up and drop clients off at the airport, and provide suggestions for local eateries and experiences to be enjoyed while in the area.
After-Care
When the right property is found—however long that takes—Maggie’s service extends far beyond preparing the paperwork and handing over the key. She will connect her clients to the professionals they need. Whether that’s a lawyer, someone to handle the insurance arrangements, or a tradesperson who can install a new steel dock, Maggie’s clients sleep easier knowing they’ve been connected to someone Maggie recommends based on personal experience and her knowledge of their services and reputation locally.
And that referral service doesn’t end. Maggie’s clients know they are welcome to call her weeks, months, and years after their purchase, when they need a referral to install a new roof, for example, or put an addition on their home, or coordinate maintenance of their property. She is here for them, literally.
After-Care
When the right property is found—however long that takes—Maggie’s service extends far beyond preparing the paperwork and handing over the key. She will connect her clients to the professionals they need. Whether that’s a lawyer, someone to handle the insurance arrangements, or a tradesperson who can install a new steel dock, Maggie’s clients sleep easier knowing they’ve been connected to someone Maggie recommends based on personal experience and her knowledge of their services and reputation locally.
And that referral service doesn’t end. Maggie’s clients know they are welcome to call her weeks, months, and years after their purchase, when they need a referral to install a new roof, for example, or put an addition on their home, or coordinate maintenance of their property. She is here for them, literally.
Clients Who Are Selling
First Steps
For clients looking to sell their Muskoka home or cottage, the process starts with a conversation and Maggie visiting the site. Based on her detailed understanding of the market, she will, where appropriate, make recommendations for improvements that she would expect to increase the selling value. When, as is often the case, the selling client resides off-site, Maggie can coordinate with trusted local contractors and oversee the completion of these improvements in preparation for putting the property on the market.
First Steps
For clients looking to sell their Muskoka home or cottage, the process starts with a conversation and Maggie visiting the site. Based on her detailed understanding of the market, she will, where appropriate, make recommendations for improvements that she would expect to increase the selling value. When, as is often the case, the selling client resides off-site, Maggie can coordinate with trusted local contractors and oversee the completion of these improvements in preparation for putting the property on the market.
“To date, I have successfully helped over 450 families buy or sell their homes. Really, I think that is the best testament to what I do.”
Going To Market
As a Certified Staging Advocate, Maggie works closely with selling clients to ensure their home or cottage puts its best possible face forward to the buying market. She then coordinates the photography of the site, including the use of 360-degree iGuide technology to give prospective buyers the optimal virtual touring experience. From there, Maggie’s attention turns to listing the property and maximizing the advertising reach, from traditional print methods to social media.
As with her buying clients, Maggie’s concierge services extend beyond the end of the transaction. She is available to provide whatever referrals, information, and know-how can help make her clients’ transition as smooth as possible.
“To date, I have successfully helped over 450 families buy or sell their homes. Really, I think that is the best testament to what I do.”
Going To Market
As a Certified Staging Advocate, Maggie works closely with selling clients to ensure their home or cottage puts its best possible face forward to the buying market. She then coordinates the photography of the site, including the use of 360-degree photographic technology to give prospective buyers the optimal virtual touring experience. From there, Maggie’s attention turns to listing the property and maximizing the advertising reach, from traditional print methods to social media.
As with her buying clients, Maggie’s concierge services extend beyond the end of the transaction. She is available to provide whatever referrals, information, and know-how can help make her clients’ transition as smooth as possible.
PROPERTIES • BUYERS • SELLERS
Maggie Tomlinson
Direct Line: 705-644-9283
Email: [email protected]
Andrea Cartwright
Direct Line: 705-380-1183
Email: [email protected]
Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited, Brokerage
Address: 110 Medora Street, P.O. Box 444,
Port Carling, Ontario, P0B 1J0
Office: 705-765-6878 ext 240
Secure Office Fax: 705-765-7330
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