I focus on three kinds of clients, and each needs something different from an agent. First-time buyers need someone who can spot a problem before they fall in love with a listing. Families handling an estate sale need patience, discretion, and a steady hand during a hard time. Investors need someone who actually understands the numbers. I bring the same sharp eye and negotiation experience to all three — I've personally flipped over thirty properties, completed my RECO investment property courses as the focus of my broker education, and closed over 300 deals for clients.
General
London, Ontario and the surrounding region — including the neighbourhoods and investment corridors I personally know from renovating in them. If you're outside that footprint, I can also connect you with a vetted agent through my coaching network.
I'm not just showing you data an AI tool could pull up in five seconds — I'm a fierce negotiator, a renovator who's swung a hammer on my own deals, and an investor who's felt the downside of a bad decision personally. I use the same AI tools my clients do to move fast; the difference is I'm the one who turns that data into a strategy, negotiates it, and is accountable for the outcome.
I coach Realtors across the country on negotiation and investment strategy, which sharpens the same skills I use for my own clients — the difference is you get the strategy applied directly to your deal, not taught as a framework.
For First-Time Home Buyers
Get a clear picture of what you can actually afford before you fall in love with a listing — a mortgage pre-approval and an honest conversation about your budget, not just what a lender says you qualify for. From there we build a search around your must-haves versus nice-to-haves so you're not chasing every listing that hits the market.
The minimum in Ontario is 5% on the first $500,000 of a home's price, with a higher percentage required above that — but the right number for your situation depends on your mortgage insurance costs and monthly payment comfort, which is a conversation I have with every first-time buyer before we start looking.
You don't need one to look at listings — any AI tool or portal can do that for free. You need one for the parts that actually cost or save you money: negotiating price, catching problems during a showing before you get emotionally attached, and getting through the offer and closing process without an expensive mistake.
The things that don't show up in photos — foundation cracks, water staining, uneven floors, or dated electrical and plumbing about to need a five-figure fix. Renovating thirty-plus properties myself means I walk a showing looking for exactly that, not just whether the kitchen is nice.
Getting anchored to a listing price instead of the property's real value, waiving conditions to look more competitive without understanding the risk, and not budgeting for the costs that show up after closing — moving, immediate repairs, closing costs. I walk every first-time buyer through all three before they write an offer.
That depends far more on your personal timeline and financial readiness than any headline about “the market.” I'll give you a straight read on current London conditions and help you decide if this is your window — no pressure either way.
For Estate Sales
Someone who can handle the paperwork and the people at the same time. Selling an estate is rarely just a transaction — it's often happening while a family is grieving or navigating disagreements, so you need an agent who moves the sale forward efficiently without losing patience or sensitivity. That's exactly the kind of situation I handle regularly.
That depends on the specifics of the estate, and it's a question for the estate lawyer or executor to confirm — I'm not a lawyer, so I always work alongside legal counsel on timing. What I can do is get the property ready, priced, and positioned so you're not losing time once you're clear to list.
Carefully, and with a lot of direct communication. I make sure everyone with a stake in the decision understands the pricing strategy and the offers as they come in, so the process feels transparent rather than rushed — that's usually what prevents disagreements from turning into delays.
That's actually where my renovation background is most useful for estate sales. I can walk the property and tell you honestly which repairs are worth making before listing, which ones a buyer will discount for anyway, and how to price the home as-is if a quick, low-hassle sale matters more than maximizing every dollar.
It varies with the property's condition, the market, and how quickly the estate is ready to list — but I'll give you a realistic timeline upfront, not an optimistic one, so you can plan around it instead of being surprised.
Get a clear valuation before you do anything else — clearing out the home, making repairs, or listing too early can all cost you money or time you didn't need to spend. I walk executors through what to prioritize, what to leave alone, and when the property is genuinely ready to go to market.
For Investors
Most agents can show you a house. Few have personally managed thirty-plus renovations, so they can't tell you what's a cosmetic fix versus a budget killer. I can — I'll walk a property with you and flag the structural, mechanical, and layout issues that turn a “great deal” into a loss before you ever put in an offer.
Over thirty, starting with my first purchase at 21, plus over 300 total deals closed for clients. That experience is the foundation of how I advise investors and everyday buyers alike — I've made the mistakes so my clients don't have to.
Call someone who negotiates like it's their own money on the table — because for thirty-plus deals, it was. I price and position investment properties based on what actual investor buyers are underwriting, not just comparable sales, so you're not leaving money on the table with a buyer pool that doesn't understand the asset.
Yes — a meaningful part of my business is sourcing and evaluating deals before they hit the general market, which matters most for investors and flippers competing for inventory.
Budget for the surprise you can't see yet — every one of my thirty-plus flips has had one. Before you buy, I can walk the property with you and flag likely renovation costs, permitting issues, and resale ceiling for that specific street, not just the general market.
Flips are where I started, but not where I stopped. I completed my RECO investment property courses as the focus of my broker education, and I can run the numbers on multifamily and other asset types to see what actually fits your portfolio and goals.
Still Have Questions?
Whether you're buying your first home, evaluating an investment, or navigating an estate — reach out and we'll have a real conversation. No pressure.