joanna gerber homelife: One of a Kind Beauty in Barrie
- 05/12/10 06:08 AM
It's been way too long since my last post, but what I have for you today truly is worth looking at. This One of a Kind home is located in one of Barrie's premier neighborhoods. At first glance it looks like many others in this upscale area, but once you enter you will see the amazing interior.
Due to the truly unique status of this property it was a bit of a challange to set the listing price, but considering the fact that brand new, basic-bare version of this model from the builder sells for close to $330K, we took into consideration all … (2 comments)
joanna gerber homelife: Entering Exciting Time of Year
- 11/20/09 12:16 AM
Warm End-of-November Greetings to All! This is the most exciting time of year for me, not because Christmas is coming, not at all! This is the time, when I can slow down a bit and reflect on the year that is coming to an end and plan my next step into the New beginnings of January. I believe that now is the time to talk to your Clients about their plans and hopes for next year. Now is the time to advice them on what needs to be done today, so that their planned home sale in early February goes smoothly. … (2 comments)
joanna gerber homelife: Happy Thanksgiving!
- 10/09/09 12:25 AM
Driving to Barrie early this morning, I've noticed some wild turkeys standing by the side of the highway... They were waving their wings and yelling: "Pick me! Pick ME!" Thanksgiving Weekend is here everyone, and most of us already think about that bird in the oven... some of you perhaps just envision the tasty bird on your plate, I'm still at the stage where I frantically think: "How will I cope with all those people coming over?!" No matter on which side of the kitchen island you stand... I want to wish you the most wonderful, safe, restful time with your … (3 comments)
joanna gerber homelife: Loosing a Home you Love
- 09/25/09 04:55 AM
What happened to my Client who Fell in Love with a home I showed him? He went back home to Toronto, to take a closer look at his financial situation, talk to his Family and his Mortgage Specialist. He wanted that home! I told him that he should take care of all of this as soon as possible, to get the ball rolling. The house was a secluded paradise with in ground pool, private, spa-like back yard and all the bells and whistles you could ever want in a luxury residence. In fact, during an office tour, we had … (5 comments)
joanna gerber homelife: Falling in Love with a home
- 09/25/09 04:30 AM
Few months ago I was contacted by someone who found my site by Google Search. I was impressed he said that each time he searched; I came up at the top, so he decided to give me a call. He was looking to buy in Barrie and currently lived in Toronto. He gave me his must-haves, and his price range and we set the time to meet over the weekend to view several properties that I was able to find for him. Weekend came and he arrived with his girlfriend. Each home I showed them had most if not all … (1 comments)
joanna gerber homelife: Just back from Europe
- 09/25/09 03:22 AM
Hi Everyone! It's so good to be home. I jus had an opportunity to visit some European places from my childhood and it was great to see some of my family again. I was fortunate enough to travel to different cities and countries on the Old Continent and was amazed at the changes happening there. Eastern Europe is beaming with activity, new road construction, new, faster train connections, and basically every tiny town and village is a construction zone as people of all walks of life build their dream homes everywhere you look. On the way there I had an opportunity … (1 comments)
joanna gerber homelife: Those Who BUY Their Listings...
- 03/26/09 08:59 AM
While leave the office, I got a phone call. Elderly voice was asking for an appointment; she sold her previous home with HomeLife 21 years ago, and now was time to sell again, so she called us. She told me that she was interviewing several Realtors and would like me to come in as well. I did my research, took pictures, surveyed the neighbourhood, delivered my Home Sellers Tools CD, and was ready to talk to the owner the next day. Nice, elderly couple welcomed me into their home. From the street, small looking home surprised me with the … (4 comments)
joanna gerber homelife: Spring Cleaning for Sales in Spring Market
- 03/23/09 04:45 AM
Happy Spring Everyone! It certainly is gorgeous outside, the sun is smiling at me through the windows of my office. I feel happy and ready for action. It's here! SPRING! We can start over and everything will be just fine. Do you ever get that burst of energy when you are eager to do things, to take action? Doesn't it FEEL great? If you are a Realtor... SMILE! This is your time to shine! If you are a home owner planning to sell... It's your time to SHINE your home! Take just 15 minutes a day and start small. For best … (2 comments)
joanna gerber homelife: Make Someone Smile Today.
- 03/12/09 11:15 PM
I came across this website recently and was struck by the simplicity of the idea, and the reasons behind it. It's called Tree of Wishes. A wish support community where people can express their hopes and wishes in their time of need. The site provides a safe, non-judgmental environment for anyone who needs to vent, share their sorrow and even ask for help if they need it. It became one of my favourite sites to visit. There is a sense of community and it gives me inspiration. It gets you thinking, it takes you into this place where you can clearly … (2 comments)
joanna gerber homelife: Power of Realtor's unique Website
- 02/26/09 01:03 PM
Recently I got an e-mail from a Realtor in London, Ontario. He was asking about my website. He found my site (www.selling-barrie-homes.com) in the article he read in the latest issue of Real Estate Magazine (REM). I read that magazine religiously, but at the time, I didn't look at it yet and so I had no idea I was mentioned in the article. It was written by Larry Easto, an author and website publisher of www.real-estate-marketing-link.info Needless to say, I was very pleased, not to mention surprised. In the following days and weeks I got many more inquiries about my … (4 comments)
joanna gerber homelife: Traveling in Canada
- 02/12/09 03:26 AM
Greetings from Calgary! I'm lucky enough to be a mother of a promising figure skater. My older son Peter trains at the Mariposa School of Skating in Barrie, together with his partner Baily, as part of Novice Dance Team. Over the last couple of months, they qualified to compete at Junior Nationals in Calgary this weekend. And so we are here, in beautiful Calgary today. Getting here, however was a bit of a challenge. After getting to the Toronto airport as recommended 1.5 prior to departure. We found ourselves in a HUGE line to check-in. Watching the clock closely, we proceeded … (5 comments)
joanna gerber homelife: Clients that know what they want...
- 01/23/09 12:53 AM
Have you ever found yourself running around town with a Client who has no clue what they are looking for? I know you did that at least once. I know that it's our job to guide people through the process and accommodate their changing needs. I know that most of the time, some indecision, especially in the market saturated with listings is quite normal. I know that there are times that a Client simply doesn't know what they want and need. Why? Because they didn't do their homework. And you didn't help them with it. Last four months my … (3 comments)
joanna gerber homelife: Barrie's Christmas Events
- 12/08/08 12:28 AM
Hello Everyone! Christmas Time and Holidays are here, we are blessed with a beautiful, white Winter Wonderland in the City of Barrie and the stage is set for the Holiday Fun! This Saturday you will have a chance to try your skate-legs at the BIG arena! Come join our Barrie MP Patrick Brown at the Molson Centre for a Family Skate! MP Patrick Brown's Family Skate Saturday, December 13, 2008 Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm Location: Barrie Molson Centre Street: 555 Bayview Drive Barrie, ON John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party Dec-11-08 Georgian College Theatre 1 Georgian Drive This official and authentic recreation … (0 comments)
joanna gerber homelife: Tips for Selling in the New Year
- 12/08/08 12:03 AM
Those homeowners planning to sell early in the New Year should take a moment to plan ahead. Timing is important when entering a Real Estate Market. If you want a painless sale with a truly beneficial outcome, your home must be picture perfect, priced well and ready to be promoted and marketed by your chosen Realtor by the end of February! If you need more time, be sure to have ready for the Market by the week, following March Break, any later than that… and you may be disappointed. This is the time to keep the realities of this new Buyers … (0 comments)
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! It’s Turkey Time! • Why do turkeys always go, "gobble, gobble"? Because they never learned good table manners! Thanksgiving Family Project Make a “Turkey” using a pumpkin, sticks, leafs & gourds. Fun project for entire family! You will need: - 1 straight stick - 2 sticks that look like turkey feet (three small branches at one end) - some fluffy, feathery grass - colourful pointy leafs - pumpkin with one flat side (for the body) - a gourd (for the head) -your dad/mom with a drill -your … (0 comments)
Current For Sale Listings in Ardagh Bluffs • 7 PENVILL TR. $264,900 • 2 PENVILL TR. $289,900 • 22 BATTEAUX ST. $299,000 • 90 PENVILL TR. $314,900 • 1 McINTYRE DR. $329,900 • 65 McINTYRE DR. $344,900 • 12 BLACK ASH TL.$349,900 • 46 BATTEAUX ST. $379,000 • 66 SILVER TL. $379,000 • 7 BLACK ASH TL. $384,900 • 13 PURBROOK CT. $449,900 Recently SOLD listings in Ardagh Bluffs • 21 SILVER TL. SOLD 07/07/2008 • 48 BATTEAUX ST. SOLD 07/15/2008 • 23 SILVER TL. SOLD 07/25/2008 • 98 PENVILL TL. SOLD 07/28/2008 • … (0 comments)
joanna gerber homelife: ARDAGH BLUFFS CONNECTION issue 10/08-01 Section 3
- 10/13/08 03:12 AM
GETTING YOUR HOME READY FOR WINTER Ten Tips to help with Winterizing & Maintenance of Your Home • Caulk around all windows and doors where needed. • Replace any damaged or missing weather stripping on doors, windows, attic hatch, garage doors. • Caulk or use expandable insulation on any areas where wires, cables, vents, plumbing pipes, service entry pipes penetrate the outside walls. • Check landscape and driveway slope to make sure it is sloped away from foundation to prevent water damage. • Check to see if you have the proper location for receptacles for outdoor Christmas lighting & the proper … (0 comments)
joanna gerber homelife: ARDAGH BLUFFS CONNECTION issue 10/08-01 Section 2
- 10/13/08 03:06 AM
Section 1 CHANGING BARRIE MARKET? Our Barrie Real Estate Market conditions are changing and Sellers are entering a new Reality. If you plan a sale of your home in the near future, you need to be well informed & prepared to take advantage of those rapid changes, and to benefit from them. In the light of those recent market changes I still feel that Barrie has many tremendous benefits due to its location, & the growth rate. We still have Clients moving to Barrie from Brampton, Toronto and from areas North of Barrie. All those people come here in search of … (0 comments)
joanna gerber homelife: ARDAGH BLUFFS CONNECTION issue 10/08-01
- 10/13/08 02:58 AM
Hello Neighbors, This is the electronic version of the first Issue of our Ardagh Bluffs Newsletter. A place to share news & information about our neighborhood, perhaps to connect with others living here. I will be looking for business owners from our area to toss in their advice on topics related to their professions. I will seek families to announce their garage sale, neighbourhood BBQ’s and other happenings, right here in Ardagh Bluffs Connection. News and announcements from our local school, St. Joan of Arc, as well as from our local Parish, Holy Spirit will be available here too. Since … (0 comments)
joanna gerber homelife: Buyers Unable to Make a Decision
- 10/03/08 02:51 AM
I've noticed that there are a lot of indecisive buyers out there… It is understandable that with the uncertain economy and turmoil in US, Canadians don’t really know what’s coming… And this huge step of buying a home is after all one of the most important decisions you will make. BUT… I’ve seen buyers crying at an Open House, because they just missed out on the home of their dreams and now have to start the search again. I had requests for showings on townhouses that were available for months and months and when Clients finally decided that YES, they would … (1 comments)
It's been way too long since my last post, but what I have for you today truly is worth looking at. 
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