If you’ve ever bought or sold a home, you probably think you know the ins and outs of the real estate market. Appraisals, viewings, legal work…
But when you’ve been in the industry as long as Orvil Cairns and Ashley Reid, you know that the process is never the same.
“The market is forever changing – year to year and even sometimes month to month,” said Reid.
Cairns added, “The market has been really different in the last number of years, and with that comes an increased value on homes. I think that's something that a lot of people don’t fully understand. If you bought pre-pandemic, or even just 10 years ago, you’ll find that the market in Portage and surrounding area has drastically changed.”
Whether you’re actively searching for a new home, or just want to see what the market’s like, Ashley and Orvil are the best in the industry when you need trust, comfort, and expert advice.
Ashley and Orvil are real estate agents under Royal LePage, the longest running Canadian real estate company with over 20,000 agents Canada wide. Orvil received his license on July 14th, 1976, bringing an impressive 48-years of experience to the team. Ashley has been in the industry for 9 years, having received her license on June 1st, 2015.
"Orvil and I are unique pair," said Reid. "We are two hard working individuals. Although no deal is ever the same, having both of us work for you, you should feel confident we will be able to maneuver the transaction for a positive outcome for both buyer and the seller."
Ashley and Orvil help you with the basics, like listing your property, showing homes, and giving market evaluations or assessing your home equity and line of credit. But they always take it a step further, and individualize the experience for your needs.
"We’ll also come to your home absolutely free of charge to help you get things started,” said Cairns. “We’ll look through the comparables, sales, and listings, and give you expert advice on what moves to make."
Reid continued, "When we assess your market value, it pertains to what the market is doing currently. We take a look at your property using tools offered by the Real Estate Board and Royal LePage, and we can estimate what your home would potentially sell for on the current market."
Cairns added, "We look at your house, we get all the information, gather that go back to you and say, OK, here are copies of the recent sales and why we think your home is worth this much. We back it up. We don't just throw down a number from the sky."
"One of the key things for sellers to consider right now, too, is that there are very few houses on the market,” he said. “I've been in the business like I said, 48 years, and there are currently somewhere around 40 listings. It's never been that low. So, obviously, it's a seller’s market right now. Some homes are selling over listing price."
There’s a lot to consider when you step into the real estate market -- whether you’re new or experienced with the process. But when you work with Ashley and Orvil, all you have to do is look forward to your new home; they’ve got the hard work handled.
"We’ll help link you with lawyers, too, mortgage brokers, home inspectors, and any other resource you need to make the process smooth from start to finish,” said Reid. “If you need a connection to somebody, we have it."
If you’re ready to sell, or just want to see what your home could be worth, get in touch!
“You can come down to the office. Reach out on social media. Find us walking around town doing something. Any way to reach us works!” said Reid.
Contact Orvil: Orvil Cairns, Real Estate Agent , Royal LePage Portage Realty | Royal LePage
Contact Ashley: Ashley Reid, Real Estate Agent , Royal LePage Portage Realty | Royal LePage