PROFESSIONALISM
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COMMUNICATION
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MARKETING
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
WELCOME TO AN EFFORTLESS REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE! We all know that buying or selling a home can be stressful, to say the least. But here's the good news: it really doesn't have to be. As a thoroughly experienced Langley realtor, my job is to minimize that stress and allow you to make confident, informed decisions. So…how do I deliver an effortless real estate experience? Through a time-tested combination of Professionalism, Communication, and Marketing. As a true Professional, I build trust through integrity and confidentiality. With great Communication, you will never be left waiting, guessing or fretting – and that's a promise! And my Marketing approach is a no-holds-barred system honed over two decades; it’s part of what’s made me a Medallion-ranked realtor in the top 10% of sellers. These three pillars enable me to protect your interests and bring your purchase or sale to a quick and satisfying completion. Just ask my clients! I live in Fort Langley and have served Langley, Walnut Grove, Glen Valley, and other communities nearby for decades. I love these places. I’m proud of the fact that I’ve played a role in the lives of so many families here. Your real estate decisions are among the most important ones you’ll ever make. But you can make them with confidence and ease. I’ll show you how.
TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME & INTRODUCTION.................2 ABOUT ME.............................................3 MY APPROACH..................................4-5 Professionalism Communication Marketing
HOW I MARKET YOUR HOME.................6 THE ONLINE ADVANTAGE......................7 WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY.........................8
Sincerely, ANDY SCHILDHORN Personal Real Estate Corporation
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ABOUT ME I’ve lived in Fort Langley for over 30 years. My career as a Langley-based Medallion-ranked real estate agent (in the top 10% of sellers) began in 1992. My wife Nina and I were married shortly after that, in 1994. Our son, Justin, was born in June 2000, and in March 2004, we were blessed by the arrival of our daughter Andrea.
MY PROFESSIONAL AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES CONNECT ME WITH SO MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE IN LANGLEY. I’VE BEEN: • A business owner • A paid call firefighter for over 25 years • A founding Director of the Fort Langley Jazz and Arts Festival • A founding director and past president of the Fort Langley Business Improvement Association • A treasurer and director of the North Langley Chamber of Commerce • A Board Director for Ishtar House, a safe house for women and children escaping violence I’m currently a Chairperson on the Fort Langley Community Association and a Board Director on the Fort Langley Legacy Foundation. I know and love Langley so well. From local market values, to schools, to community services, I understand what makes life in this community so rich. My personal investment into Langley, paired with my high level of marketing expertise, allows me to serve families here as well as I do.
A TRUSTED NAME IN REAL ESTATE Macdonald Realty, the office I work through, has been a trusted name in real estate since 1944, the year it opened its first office on the west side of Vancouver. Over the past 86 years, the company has grown from a small brokerage firm into a fully integrated real estate company. Spanning Western Canada, Macdonald offers a wide range of property related services, including residential and commercial sales and leasing, project marketing, property and rental management, strata management, relocation, and mortgage financing.
WHY I CHOSE MACDONALD REALTY My move to this office was inspired by the realtors who make up Macdonald Realty. Quite simply, they served their clients the way I was determined to serve mine. The outstanding performance of this office is based on serving people with honesty and integrity in every part of every transaction. We stand for these ideals because we want customers for life.
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MY APPROACH PROFESSIONALISM
COMMUNICATION
Your real estate choices are some of the most important ones you’ll ever make. I know it’s hard to believe your real estate experience could be anything other than stressful, but that’s what I’m here for. After all, I’m a Langley-based realtor with decades of experience and 10 years of Medallion standing, which is only awarded to the top 10% of sellers.
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EXPERIENCE
HONESTY
As a Langley specialist, I am able to answer your questions about this community quickly and comprehensively.
I’ll remain transparent and acc entire process.
CONFIDENTIALITY Everything you tell me during the course of our business dealings stays strictly between us.
INTEGRITY I believe in absolute truth between realtor and client. I’ll work tirelessly to protect your interests, providing a full accounting of all monies and property.
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CONSISTENCY
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MARKETING If you’re selling, strategic marketing is everything. That’s why my staff and I construct a turnkey package—with everything from videos to interactive floor plans— to launch your home onto the market with real impact.
STAGING Statistics show conclusively that attractively staged homes sell for more. I’ll help you to ace this process.
ADVERTISING When it comes to marketing, more is really more. Real estate newspapers, Craigslist, YouTube, and of course the MLS. My job is to consider where your buyer may be, and carefully craft advertising that connects.
VIRTUAL PRESENCE Today, most of the advance work of home buying is done at home by the buyers themselves. That means a strong online presence raises the odds of your home coming up in a search.
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HOW I MARKET YOUR HOME
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INITIAL MEETING We discuss your goals and make a plan. I will complete a comprehensive market evaluation of your home.
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VIDEO, AERIAL DRONING & PROFESSIONAL PICTURES I produce these three vital components of your sales package.
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ONLINE MARKETING YouTube video, custom website, Facebook, Craigslist, etc.
AGENT OPEN HOUSES
While I conduct these, I keep you up to date on our progress. All viewings will be by appointment only.
STAGING
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We work together to make your home picture perfect for photos and viewing.
FLOOR PLAN & MATTERPORT Having a floor plan and detailed 3D virtual walkthrough enhances your listing by giving buyers the full picture.
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MLS LISTING Your home is now ready to be showcased with a full marketing plan on the MLS.
OFFERS & NEGOTIATION I handle all offers on your home, negotiating sales prices and managing legal documentation.
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THE ONLINE ADVANTAGE
BE VISIBLE VIRTUALLY, OR BE VIRTUALLY INVISIBLE. It's really that simple. The ďŹ rst step in many homebuyers' searches is the good old home computer - not just the MLS, but Google, YouTube, Craigslist, Kijiji, and a myriad of other online touchpoints. If your home isn't on the Internet, you are missing out on a massive audience of potential buyers. And how you appear in an online search is even more important. For example, if you advertise your home on Craiglist without photos, you will get little to no response. Period. In these days of Google Earth and live streaming, people expect to get visuals right up front. Once intrigued by a still photo, a link to a comprehensive video walkthrough can quite literally compel a buyer to pick up the phone
and arrange to view your home in person. Then, if your realtor has done their job, a well-staged home should do the rest of the heavy lifting. From web pages to blogs to photo spreads to virtual neighbourhood tours... the more you can offer a potential purchaser in the form of high-impact, easy-to-access virtual information, the better. With over 5.6 billion Google searches happening on a daily basis, being "ďŹ ndable" represents a true strategic advantage. Think keywords, photos and video ... and give your home its best chance of being noticed in the digital marketplace.
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“ WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
WE WERE SO HAPPY! with Andy as our realtor when we were buying and selling 15 years ago that we decided to call on him again without any hesitation. We were concerned about the current market situation but we know from experience that we are in very good hands with Andy who has a deep understanding and expertise in the local area.
- MARIA AND RON
ANDY HELPED US NAVIGATE THROUGH THE STORMY SEAS. Andy provided us with detailed market data, straightforward advice, and excellent marketing for the sale of our townhome. This took a long time - but the constant communication and positive energy from Andy really helped get us through. When it came time to purchase a home, he worked very fast to get us the deal on the home we wanted.
- JEFF AND SEFANI HACKER
WE SOLD, AND SOLD, AND SOLD AGAIN! We’ve had the pleasure of working with Andy on three separate occasions. Relying on his expertise, we achieved “triumphant results”. In each instance, he helped us to navigate through the sale process with relative ease in an uncertain market. Andy’s professionalism, calm demeanour, and attention to detail provided the necessary reassurance we needed during a stressful time.
- JUSTIN & BRIGITTE HARRIS
WE CAN'T THANK HIM ENOUGH. We almost lost the house we ended up buying. But Andy saved it all, and held our hands through the very stressful process of moving out of a strata into a full home. His caring and personal touch made us feel well taken care of. The catered meal on moving day was an unexpected bonus. Andy, you are now our new favourite real estate guy and we will be long and loyal customers. Thank you for all your hard work.
- BRYAN AND CYNTHIA
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