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March 19th, 2010 
Robert Miller, Sales Representative / Monika Lowry, Broker
Royal Lepage Signature Realty, Brokerage / Independently Owned & Operated
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Date June 12, 2006  
Client
Beverly McGill
 
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Selling our home of over 40 years, a home where my husband and I had raised our family, was an emotionally challenging experience. Built by Elmer Parss in the late 1960's, our all-brick 4-level side split had been upgraded throughout the years and was very comfortable. However, with age-related wellness issues becoming problematic, my daughter and 2 1/2 year old granddaughter decided to move back from Montreal. It became obvious that our family home did not lend itself well to the needs of an extended (3-generation family) home, and the decision was made to explore other options. We met Robert Miller through an ad for an “Intergenerational Home” that he and his partner Monika Lowry had listed for sale. From the beginning, I was adamant that I would not list my home for sale until I found the exactly right home that would accommodate our unique needs.

Robert came to our home, listened carefully to our criteria, showed us a number of homes that were available at the time, and gave me a valuation of my home. Even though it took over 4 months for the right property to appear, Robert never seemed to lose patience or stop searching for us. And when we did find that ideal property, I then had to work through the emotional roller coaster of listing my home and having a conditional offer on the home my daughter and I chose to purchase. Knowing that we could be bumped at any time by a firm offer, but not being willing to go firm without having my home sold would have been more nerve wracking without Robert and Monika being there every step of the way. Through their extensive advertising and Open House promotion of our property, they successfully delivered on their commitment to get our home sold which allowed us go firm on our purchase within the condition period of our offer. Monika and Robert even came on a Saturday morning to help move boxes and prep the house for sale. And, to ensure there were no glitches, Robert was even there for the Home Inspection arranged by purchasers to quarterback answering any questions that might arise.

Having closed and moved, I look back and am thankful that we made the decision to hire Robert and Monika to handle the sale. And, while I don’t plan to do it again soon, it is great peace of mind to know there is someone who is willing to proactively help manage the emotional journey that a senior like me goes through when the time comes to make a move.
 
Date May 28, 2006  
Client
Frances & Beverly McGill
 
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Last fall, my daughter and I moved back to Barrie from Montreal as my mother's health was declining due to age. Although our family home (a 4-level side split) had been ideal when my brother and I grew up, it did not work well as an "intergenerational home" with grandma and an energetic 3 year old.. We called on an ad for an "Intergenerational Home" in The Real Estate Book and from the beginning had the feeling that Robert Miller, and his partner Monika Lowry, had a very good grasp of our situation and our unique requirements in a home. While I am sure we tested Robert's patience during our extended home search, he seeemed to understand my mother’s emotions associated with moving from a home she and my Dad had built and lived in for over 40 years. Robert helped us find that unique property, a custom-built multi-level home that really accommodated our needs comfortably.

Throughout the process, he continued to keep us focused on the importance of protecting our equity by ensuring we bought the right home. He emphasized that it should not be so specific that it would be difficult for us to resell, should our home needs change over time. And, even after the offer negotiations and Home Inspection was done, Robert continued to help us arrange for painter, a renovator, and other support people who could “tailor” the home to our taste. As a team, he and Monika worked well together, complementing one another's strengths and providing a seamless Real Estate experience for my mother and I. Our experience has been a pleasant surprise, as Robert’s commitment to be there for us did not stop with the sale.
 
Date May 12, 2006  
Client
Jane & Henning von Bredow
 
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Henning and I want to thank you, Robert, for all your help in connection with our move to Barrie, especially all the extra help and consideration your gave us because of our circumstances. We know that trying to minimize stress for us must have felt like quite a challenge ... considering that we are seniors, moving after 41 years, and that Henning was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's! No move is easy, but we feel you did everything possible to smooth things for us.

We are settling in to our new home with good feelings about it. Your insight about our various needs was invaluable, and the contacts we made through you have been great. We are especially pleased you put us in touch with Paul, your Property Manager. We think our house will be in very good hands with him looking after it when we are away.

We know you went beyond good salesmanship in the help you gave us, and we appreciate that very much. Thank you for your unfailing patience and kindness. We feel truly blessed to have had you as our agent!

Sincerely
Jane vB
 
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