In the world of renovation for profit this one stands out. Not because of the bottom line the contractor finished up with but because of the care and thoughtfulness of his art. The concern with details and the way he negotiated the sale based on who was moving in (the buyer), and not the dollar amount. For a seasoned Realtor like me, this was a welcomed and most rewarding listing. An experience I will not soon forget.
He certainly didn't need my advice: Saverio; QEW Contracting Ltd, (the GC) in North Toronto has done hundreds of renovations and large building contracts over the many years of business. He brought me on board and immediately asked for my input on design, area influences, cultural demographics, (looking for specific wants and needs of potential buyers) and fixturing ideas. He leaned on my experience and even allowed me to choose all the interior and exterior colours.
I employed the assistance of my friend Michelle; Michelle Finnamore of Advantage Staging, who gave us valuable advice and a furnished home to showcase. She was just as impressed with Saverio and his determination to have everything just right for the new homeowners.
Here are some before and after photos:
The finished product
Sold on multiple offers: After over 50 showings in 4 days we had 3 offers being presented in my office boardroom. Saverio indicated that it would be beneficial if the potential buyers would attend because it was important he knew who was purchasing. Long story short, it sold to the young family with small children, the couple showed up in person, not the highest bidder. My client surprised me when he would not even consider the offer without the buyers in attendance.
All in all, a rewarding project for everyone involved.
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