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Value vs Price — You Always Get What You Pay For!

Posted on: February 25th, 2012 by Chris Scott

Have you ever bought something only because the price was good? I have and I always learn something from it. It is not the price that really matters, for me it is the value of the product or service. Perfect example is my accountant. My previous guy was a bit rough around the edges. He was slow to get back to me, didn’t seem engaged in my file, but I went with him because his price was low. He also always had about 4 buttons un-done on his dress shirt at all times. I didn’t enjoy staring at his chest hair while I was in his office! Nor did I appreciate the awkward sitting area with his pet dog and very loud Secretary. I finally switched-it took me 3 years! My new girl is excellent. She is fast, efficient, professional, smart, and a pleasure to deal with. Guess what, she is also a partner at her firm and much more expensive. Do I mind? Absolutely not, because I am getting better VALUE. Her knowledge and expertise has helped me save more on my returns. So in the long run I am happier and have more money in my pocket!

The same lessons can be applied to real estate. When choosing an agent, don’t just look at what someone charges. Instead look at the big picture and get a sense of what kind of value they will bring to you and your family. We are talking about your most valuable asset here. Get it done right the first time. You never regret the decisions you make when they are based on value rather than price. A good agent’s knowledge and expertise will reward you with higher selling prices and equally as important no unnecessary headaches!

I would like to share with you a quick story that reinforces the value that a good Realtor can bring to the marketplace. A friend of mine put their house for sale with a discount brokerage. One where they put the house on the mls for a set cost and the owner is then responsible for everything else. After trying for months to sell himself he handed the keys over to me. He just had enough. I then spent the necessary time and resources preparing the house for sale.

Once were better staged and ready we went to market. The list price was the same but the result was much different. We sold the house in less than a week to an out of town buyer! Remember you never regret the decisions based on VALUE!!

Chris

    
 
 
        
   Anny Metivier 
 2024-08-13
 
 
  Over the years, with multiple military moves, we’ve had the opportunity to work with many real estate agents, and we can confidently say that not all are created equal. Chris, by far, has been the most trustworthy and easiest real estate agent we’ve had the pleasure to work with.
  
 
       
   Jake Moffat 
 2024-06-07
 
 
  Colin has been the best realtor to work with and helped us buy a great house in the perfect neighborhood. Colin and the rest of the team at Chris Scott were incredibly helpful the whole way and always available to answer questions, show us houses at a time that was convenient for us and were just generally professional and friendly during the whole process. We will recommend Colin and the team to our friends and family.
  
 
       
   Faith Woodley 
 2024-03-13
 
 
  I was a co-Executrix of an estate, and we had a condo that we had to sell for the estate.  In order to get the property ready for sale, we had to have the over 5,000 square foot condo painted and the carpets replaced.  Since the property was empty, Chris recommended a home stager that he uses on properties that require these services, and she did a fantastic job of staging the condo. It took the condo to the next level. The condo sold for a phenomenal price, and we were very happy with Chris Scott and his abilities.  He always gives over 100 percent to get the job done!  I recommend him to anyone that requires the services of a great real estate agent.
  
 
       
   Emily Bozanich 
 2023-10-07
 
 
  We worked with Rachel and she was beyond diligent. She is so organised and meticulous with details, it really helps when buying a home. She even agreed to do a virtual walk through for the home we ended up buying because we weren’t going to get there ourselves prior to offers being reviewed. She was also great with recommending areas to consider and avoid. Highly recommend.
  
 
       
   Cy Dixon 
 2023-10-06
 
 
  Rachel was amazing. She helped me find the perfect home for me and my son during a challenging time in my life. She was extremely patient and empathetic, professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend her. No one will work harder for you than Rachel.
  
 
       
   Jeff C 
 2023-10-06
 
 
  Awesome realtor team very helpful and knowledgeable
  
 
       
   Nathalie Groupe Godin 
 2023-10-06
 
 
  Great service. Very knowledgeable. Super helpful. I’d use this team again.
  
 
       
   D Hynders 
 2023-10-05
 
 
  I recently used Chris' team to purchase a new house and I have to say that it was a pleasure to work with them.
  
 
       
   Megan Bixby 
 2023-10-05
 
 
  My husband and I purchased a house in the surrounding Ottawa area with the assistance of Colin from this group of individuals. We unfortunately were left with no choice but to purchase a home sight unseen due to our work circumstances. We originally considered not purchasing because of this.
We deliberated and chose to purchase a home after participating in FaceTime showings and we could not have been more satisfied. Colin was objective, professional, calm, informative, and realistic. He listened to our needs and helped us choose our home. The fact that we were pleasantly surprised, and a year later remain pleased as punch, says everything about how talented this company is. Will, without a doubt, use this company when we leave Ottawa.
  
 
       
   André Desjardins 
 2023-10-04
 
 
  We worked with Chris to find a home back in 2011 that would suit our desire to be close to work. He was nothing but professional and courteous! Listening to our needs and showing us what we were looking for. Years later, when we thought about down sizing and finding a renovated home, he took us around to see some in the neighborhood. He always open to helping us out in our searches

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Value vs Price — You Always Get What You Pay For!

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