Deakin, Immeubles Deakin Realty

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Why work with a Boutique Real Estate Agency?

Pourquoi faire appel à une Agence Immobilière Boutique?

L’une des questions les plus importantes qui nous sont posées par les acheteurs et vendeurs potentiels est « pourquoi devrais-je opter pour les services d’un courtier-boutique plutôt que d’un courtier œuvrant au sein d’une des grandes bannières? » Fièrement indépendants depuis 1987, nous accueillons volontiers cette question et nous aimons expliquer les avantages de faire appel à une plus petite agence.

Il existe une méprise courante que nous devons dissiper immédiatement – la notion que des courtiers-boutiques s’adressent seulement à une clientèle fortunée. Cela n’est pas le cas. Les plus petits courtiers ont tendance à obtenir la majeure partie de leurs affaires grâce aux recommandations et à la fidélité de leur clientèle. Cela signifie que nos transactions sont axées sur le client d’abord et ensuite sur l’actif immobilier sous-jacent. Chaque client peut s’attendre à une représentation au-dessus de la moyenne, de l’acheteur d’une première maison jusqu’au vendeur d’une propriété luxueuse au bord de l’eau.

Plusieurs différences fondamentales séparent les agences indépendantes de plus petite taille et les gros joueurs. Mais avant de s’y attarder, nous allons aborder certaines similitudes importantes :

• Les agences-boutiques offrent exactement la même représentation sur le Service inter-agences (SIA, ou « MLS » en anglais) que les grandes agences. C’est-à-dire que toutes les entreprises ont le même accès aux propriétés et la même exposition, qu’elles représentent un acheteur ou bien un vendeur.

• Les petites agences ont le même accès aux principales offres de marketing en ligne. Votre propriété sera présentée sur les principaux sites d’achat et de vente de propriétés résidentielles comme realtor.ca, centris.ca, etc.

• Une bonne partie de la technologie que les courtiers immobiliers fournissent à leurs clients est produite grâce à leurs affiliations aux chambres immobilières et associations sur le plan régional et national. Les agences-boutiques adhèrent à tous les mêmes groupes que les plus grandes agences et, à ce titre, cette technologie est accessible à toutes les agences peu importe leur taille.

En plus de fournir une exposition équivalente à celle des grandes bannières, les agences locales ont très souvent une plus grande exposition au sein des micromarchés qu’elles desservent. Les plus petites agences ont tendance à être plus spécialisées et efficaces dans leurs efforts de marketing puisqu’elles connaissent leur créneau.

La réussite grâce au service

Pour être en mesure de concurrencer les grands joueurs, les plus petites agences doivent être résolument concentrées sur chaque client et ses besoins uniques. Au lieu de mettre l’accent sur le nombre de maisons achetées ou vendues, l’agence-boutique peut se concentrer sur l’expérience client. L’agence-boutique sait que votre opinion a un impact beaucoup plus marqué que dans les grandes entreprises et mettra tout en œuvre pour que vous soyez satisfaits. Cela signifie que les plus petites agences ont tendance à avoir des modèles d’affaires très spécialisés, intégrant la culture du « client d’abord », qui sont centrés sur le service et l’intégrité.

Le travail d’équipe rend le rêve possible

Les agences-boutiques ont tendance à être structurées en équipes. Ainsi, quand vous travaillez avec l’un de nos courtiers, vous bénéficiez de toute l’équipe. Notre groupe très uni de courtiers et notre personnel administratif collaborent pour offrir le meilleur service et arriver aux meilleurs résultats pour nos clients. En choisissant une agence-boutique, vous pouvez vous assurer que le bureau au complet veille à votre meilleur intérêt.

Seulement les meilleurs courtiers

Les équipes de petite taille et dynamiques ne peuvent pas se permettre de poids mort. Seuls les meilleurs courtiers de la région qui partagent les mêmes valeurs et le même professionnalisme seront sélectionnés pour faire partie de ces équipes. Nous visons à cultiver un environnement professionnel, ce qui signifie que seuls les meilleurs et les plus déterminés seront choisis. Dans une agence-boutique, vous pouvez vous attendre à ce que chaque courtier offre la même expérience client haut de gamme.

Pensez local

Les agences immobilières locales ont tendance à se spécialiser au sein de communautés particulières. La plupart d’entre nous vivent et se divertissent dans la même communauté. Nous avons donc tout intérêt à voir la communauté s’épanouir, parce que nos affaires se portent bien seulement si la communauté se porte bien. De plus en plus d’informations sont accessibles en ligne et la valeur réelle d’un professionnel de l’immobilier repose donc sur sa connaissance du marché, son réseau et ses relations qui ne peuvent découler que du fait d’être un membre engagé du quartier. À l’extérieur des ventes immobilières, vous pouvez trouver les courtiers-boutiques en train de s’affairer à soutenir des organismes de bienfaisance locaux, faire du bénévolat et siéger à des conseils et autres associations locales.

Démarche concrète

L’accent étant mis sur la satisfaction du client, vous travaillerez avec votre courtier à chaque étape de l’entente. Votre courtier ne remettra pas votre contrat à un coordonnateur pour la clôture de la transaction afin de pouvoir travailler avec son prochain client. Rien ne sera perdu dans le brouhaha et vous pouvez être certains que vous serez bien représentés tout au long du processus. Une agence-boutique offre également une communication instantanée avec les propriétaires de l’entreprise, ce qui permet une résolution rapide des problèmes et une personnalisation de pointe dans la commercialisation de votre maison. Aucune bureaucratie ni restriction imposée par l’entreprise n’empêchera un courtier-boutique de penser et d’agir hors des cadres traditionnels.

Ce bref aperçu s’applique à la plupart des petits courtiers et décrit certainement notre philosophie chez Immeubles Deakin. Nous croyons que le marché dynamique dont nous avons été témoins à Montréal au cours des dernières années a rendu d’autant plus essentiel le recours à une équipe d’experts locaux pour vous représenter. Si vous lisez cet article et cherchez un porte-parole afin de vous permettre d’atteindre vos objectifs en matière immobilière, écrivez-nous. C’est avec plaisir que nous vous expliquerons comment nous pouvons vous aider.

I know you did a lot of hard negotiating to arrive at a mutually satisfactory solution and we need to congratulate you for that. Thanks for your very significant effort.

Mike & Anna

Thank you for your sensitivity and kindness. We also appreciated your level of professionalism and knowledge in the handling of our file.

Bruce & Lillian

Merci beaucoup Nancy pour ton dévouement et ta patience. Nous sommes très heureux d'avoir fait cette très belle acquisition!

Carl

Thanks to you and the Deakin team for everything you did for us. We really appreciate working with knowledgeable and experienced business people.

Fred & Lynn

You are truly awesome. Pointe-Claire is a very lucky place to have you guys at the heart of it.

Katy

Thanks again for your good work. You were right about the price and the timing for the sale! A celebration is in order.

Louis-Robert

Deakin Realty displayed great professionalism in every aspect of their work and in all cases they made sure the transaction was good for all parties.

Patrick

Thank you so much for your support and patience during this difficult time with Mom and the sale of her beloved home. I truly appreciate your kindness.

K.

You are a marvel as Mom is so very comfortable with you and John. You are stars and much appreciated.

Cydney & Les

Thank you for your prompt advice and help. It was nice to feel welcome to call you and have your support.

Eric & Janice

Thank you for everything you have done. It was a wonderful experience selling my house with your help.

Camille

Thank you so much for all your time, help, advice and patience in getting my house sold. I really appreciate it!

Jan

Merci d'avoir pris soin de ma mère et ce plus que votre travail ne l'exigeait.

Kim

You truly could not have handled this tricky sale better and we will sing your praises to everyone we know.

Jen & Dave

Merci pour tout votre support et votre patience!

Donald

We realized that we were dealing with a real estate “advisor” - who not only knows the local market and homeowners themselves, but an individual that thinks outside the box and brings creativity and enthusiasm to a profession that he truly loves.

Mark & Kelly

Thank you for a job well done. We’re both so excited to have clinched the deal of the year in Beaconsfield.

Denise & Gary

To the Deakin team - thank you for going above and beyond!

Lynda

Nancy, thank you for all your help and invaluable guidance!

Katy & Kevin

You did everything we asked for and more, and talked me off the ledge more than once. We were so impressed, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to others.

Pamela & Doug

You are a true angel in disguise. We can never express our appreciation for the knowledge, service and kindness you have shown.

Jane & Larry

As a non-profit agency, our survival is linked to those people in our community who have the kind of dedication & commitment shown by Deakin Realty. Keep up the good work.

Amcal Family Services

Thank you very much for all your help in our transactions ... it was a delight working with such a professional!

Patrick Ducharme - Banque Nationale du Canada

Thank you Jay & the Team for your professionalism and patience. Your market knowledge and detail work helped bring our situation to the next level.

Serge & Elaine

Thank you once again for guiding us through this process. Your ability to balance professionalism and the human aspect of this process is top drawer.

Bill

In our business, referrals are important to both the referring party and the receiving side. Thanks so much for a job well done. I hope to refer your family more business.

Peter Blanchard, President - Terramont Real Estate Services

Thanks for everything, as you can imagine we have every reason to be grateful for your help.

George & Martha

Deakin Realty met all of our objectives and helped make our condo project a success. They are proactive, highly professional and capable of adjusting to changing conditions.

Marc-Andre Legault - Developer - Les Cours Sherbrooke

Your knowledge of the housing market was critical in helping manage the sale of our condo and the purchase of our new home. The practical and helpful recommendations made things easy on both ends.

Rob & Sonia

Thanks ever so much! It was our lucky day when we met you. You can always count on us as reference for your future clients.

Serguei

Thanks again for all your help... attention to detail... sanity checks... moral support... hand holding... i.e. the usual wonderful Nancy Deakin service!!

Sandra & Larry

We really wanted to take the time to properly thank you. You were always there for us, and put alot of time into our home with all the advice and visits. We really appreciate it! You'll always come highly recommended by us.

Jason

You thought of every detail inside and out - a job well done to you and your team!

Maureen

Thanks again for your good work. You were right about the price and the timing for the sale. A celebration is in order!

Louis-Robert

Thank you Jay, Nancy and Alexa for all your work! I really appreciate the attention to detail and your thoughtfulness throughout the selling process

Patti

Thanks for finding our perfect house. We were out of town and trusted you to make an offer without actually seeing the house. Serious trust and you never let us down.

Brian

Thanks again for all your help with everything! You were fantastic, and Stef and I are thrilled that we were able to have you as our broker.

Matt

You have a way of treating your clients as they are you only client. You always responded within hours of a call. That is what I call great customer service.

Dawn

We are so very appreciative of all your efforts in selling our home and finding a new one. The Deakin Realty family is truly professional.

Kathy & Brian

Thanks for understanding our needs and finding our family a great home! We would highly recommend Deakin Realty to anyone who is interested in buying or selling.

The Brown Family

I would not consider making a sale or purchase in the West Island without involving Deakin Realty

Gerry

You listened and went far and beyond what any other real estate organization could or would do. We are happy to say that we consider you a friend and look forward to working with you again.

The Adrian Family

The Deakin team made our relocation from Halifax a pleasurable experience. Their professionalism and knowledge of the real estate market helped us find the perfect home.

Jason & Shannon

Thank you for everything John. You have been so dedicated and helpful throughout our journey!

Amanda

This is just a quick thank-you for all of your wonderful help in finding our first home. We really appreciated your patience, honesty and attentiveness. You may all rest assured that we will recommend Team Deakin.

Sonjali & Devi

The whole experience dealing with you was efficient, seamless and painless. You are a true professional and a good advisor. I felt I was the only client you were dealing with.

Janice

I couldn't have imagined this going any smoother than it did. Thanks for a well thought out plan and execution.

Marcel & Liz

I was really worried about finding the "right" person to work with my Mom. Your approach, patience and sense of humour won her over right away, and your follow up has given all of us a lot of comfort through this. Jay, I could not imagine a better fit.

Michael

Thanks again for everything you have done to help us through this difficult (more difficult than normal in this case) process, and for your patience with me.

A & M

Thanks for treating us like family!

The Halls

I just wanted to thank you for making all of this as easy and painless as possible. Your professionalism, initiative, positive attitude and willingness to take time to explain the process made the deal unfold very smoothly.

Bob

I'm not sure we can ever fully express how much we appreciate all you have helped us with. It has been a stressful time but was made much less so through the referrals you gave us.

Sandee

As a first time buyer, I had a lot of questions and you took the time with me. Not all agents would have done this - I know, since I dealt with others before meeting you.

Dawn

We appreciate all the efforts, dedication and patience you are putting into finding us a house. Thank you for everything that you are doing for us.

Martin, Natalie & the girls

Your help & professionalism throughout the buying process, and your ‘words of wisdom’ during our selling process have been greatly appreciated.

Sophie & Mark

I want to thank you for the amazing work done at selling and purchasing my homes. Your dedication, hard work and professionalism are very much appreciated.

Shere

Merci pour tout! Ça a été un vrai plaisir de vendre par votre intermédiaire!

Catherine

Nancy, thank you for all your hard work and patience, and for not giving up on us during this house hunt.

Stefano, Melissa & Zara

We would like to thank you so much for all your hard work in finding our first home. Your patience, professionalism, friendship and perseverance was greatly appreciated.

Christina & Kevin

We just wanted to thank you so much for all you've done for us over the last year and a half. We always felt like you were sincerely putting our best interests first throughout this entire process.

James et Amanda

Thanks again for all your help, advice and patience during the purchase process. You really went above and beyond the average real estate broker's duty.

Matt & Anita

You were understanding, professional and endlessly patient throughout this sometimes challenging process. You went out of your way to make it work out, both for us and for our "perfect" buyer.

Barbara

Having such a well organized group looking after us made our house hunting trip all the easier…those added touches you do really make all the difference between ‘good’ and ‘the best’.

Laura & Daniel

You are incredibly professional even in the throes of an emotional and stressful decision. Thanks for your patience - we are thrilled with our new purchase!

Namta & Sara

Deakin Realty achieved the best possible result: a lease that pleased both landlord and tenant. We were so impressed with Nancy and her team that we asked them to work on another project for our company.

Richard King - Owner – Elm Plaza

Thank you for taking care of my mother ‘above and beyond the call of duty’

Kim

We would like to thank you again for helping us find a great home and for all of your advice over the past couple of months. We'll definitely recommend you to our friends...

Christina & Rob

I appreciated your expertise, competence and advice. These confirmed that my insistence on having you as the sole agent for my property was the right decision.

Clara

Deakin Realty provides their clients with total professional, businesslike, and enthusiastic care. They talk to you. They get results. What more could you look for in a real estate firm?

Walter & Pamela

Encore merci pour nous avoir guidés tout au long de ce processus. Vous offrez l'équilibre parfait entre professionnalisme et humanité.

William

Thanks for everything you have done. It has truly been a pleasure selling through you.

Catherine