Selling a house in this real estate market is challenging to say the least and we were faced with hiring the right agent. Our criteria was to sell quickly at the best possible price. We needed someone who was not only competent, but also creative who could differentiate our home to competitive advantage. After interviewing several agents, we hired Jim based on his professionalism, passion and expertise in our neighbourhood. He immediately explained his team based approach where his clients are the chairman and he the president to run our "corporation" to achieve our goal. In week one, we had our house prepped and on the market, enhanced by Jim's feature sheets describing the house and associated lifestyle gracefully and effectively. In week two, we had two offers. Within week three, we sold our house firm with all conditions waived.
If you're looking for the right agent, you will get results with Jim Warren. He is interesting and interested in his craft which is demonstrated by his work ethic and relationship with his clients. He treated our house as if it was his own and maintained a lighthearted attitude in the most trying times. Competence is expected, however Jim was a joy to work with because he unfailingly listened, anticipated our needs and respectfully provided the right dose of firm advice as one would expect from a trusted advisor. He also has a great sense of humour!
Jim, thanks again for a great job!
Jia and Dana Gilman
Rosedale, Toronto
Nov. 21, 2008
Mr. Warren is a thoroughly professional real estate specialist with an acute understanding and feeling for the
Raymond and Sheila Protti,
Just a little thank you note for all the help with the purchase of our new house and the sale of our existing one. Your professionalism and dedication is key, we are sure, of your great success as a real estate agent. You are always available, even when out of town, and your hard work definitely pays off.
You are a kind and wonderful human being, and really quite a HOOT !!!
So again, thanks a million for the great job you did for us. JF and I are very grateful and so are the little people (our children)!
Many thanks and best regards,
Helene and JF
October 2008
Jim was a delight to deal with. He was professional, knowledgeable and took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for. As a result, we didn't waste any time looking at houses that weren't going to work for us.
Rob Badun,
Dear Jim,
Thank you very much for the beautiful crystal bowl. I really appreciate it and it will serve as a reminder of my family home as well as the fantastic job that you did on its sale.
Regards,
John Temesvary
To all first time buyers-
Jim represented us on the purchase of our first home. Choosing the right real estate agent to work with you through the process of buying your first home is an important choice in one of the biggest investments you will make in your lifetime. Working with Jim was the best decision we could have made. Buying your first home is an exciting yet daunting experience. When we began the process of looking, we were both overwhelmed with what lay ahead in the competitive Toronto real estate market that we had heard so much about. The market lived up to its reputation – we were looking in high demand neighborhoods where multiple offers and bidding wars are the norm. With Jim’s expert guidance, we were able to successfully navigate through it all.
Jim’s extensive knowledge of real estate and the
Beyond his real estate acumen, Jim handled everything with the highest standard of professionalism and integrity. His care and attention to detail were unparalleled and helped to put us at ease. On top of that, he brought a wonderful sense of humor to the experience, turning what could have been a stressful process into one that was truly fun and enjoyable. We highly recommend Jim to anyone who is planning to buy real estate in
Sincerely,
Laura and Tim Corrigan
To anyone thinking of buying or selling their property:
(Empty-nesters and would - be retirees take special note)
When the time comes to make the big change from family home to condo living - with its inevitable downsizing trauma - Jim Warren is the man to shepherd you through the difficult change. He even succeeded in making the buy and sell a creative and happy experience.
The purchase of the condo and the sale of our home went both quickly and smoothly, with satisfying financial results in both transactions.
At all times, we felt confident we had chosen an agent with a high level of expertise. Jim acted with integrity, honesty, dedication and enthusiasm. He was sensitive to our needs and feelings and actually helped to make it fun sometimes!. Remarkably conscientious, thorough in all transactions, dependable, responsive, always on top of it all, a great communicator - a treat to work with!
Jim's professional approach made it an awesome experience which help to guide us through this very successful move.
Whether you are a 1st time buyer or an 8th time buyer as we were, we would highly recommend Jim Warren.
Very sincerely,
Ann and Albert Plant
Testimonial from Teanne von der Porten
It was a pleasure working with Jim Warren to sell our downtown condo and purchase our first home in the Yonge-Lawrence area. We wanted to sell our small condo downtown and move into a house in a desirable neighbourhood in
One of the best things about working with Jim as first time home buyers was that he would walk us through a house, wait for us to make our own opinion, and then tell us the disadvantages and advantages of the house so we were not basing such a huge decision on emotion only. I really appreciated his expertise and knowledge of the neighbourhoods, streets and features of the
Teanne von der Porten, Toronto
We approached Jim Warren and told him we would be willing to sell our family home in advance of our move abroad. In doing so, we stated we wanted a certain price for our house. Not only, did he get our full price, the negotiations were seamless and very well conducted on his part. He did an amazing job for us and we were very pleased with Jim.
It also saved us a great deal of time and hassle of not having to put our house on the market Our family was able to enjoy our house in peace for the last few months. He also brought us a really great couple.
Jennifer and Scott Bates, United States
Jim is the consummate professional, ready with the best advice and courteous service. He was always available whenever I had a question and he always showed my house off to its best advantage. I always felt confident that he was responding to my needs and concerns. I highly recommend him.
Eva Innes, Toronto
To Whom It May Concern:
Kevin and Jim represented us on both a house purchase and sale and did an absolutely outstanding job in both respects. Kevin had been diligently working for us for over six months helping us to find our new home. His dedication, patience, availability, helpful advice and support were constant throughout that process. When Kevin joined Jim we gained Jim’s additional experience including his keen aesthetic sense and attention to detail.
Through previous experience we have learned that not all real estate agents are “created equal”. Kevin and Jim truly stand apart. Their representation of us was characterized by integrity, professionalism, sound advice, extensive knowledge and the subtle yet important element of thoughtfulness. While we knew their services were in high demand (justifiably so), they always made us feel that we were their number one priority.
In the end, the results speak for themselves. Kevin and Jim tirelessly showed us listings, gave us honest advice on the homes we saw and on comparables in the area and in the end came up with a successful strategy in bidding on our wonderful new home. They assisted us with the preparation of our existing home for sale both in terms of services to help getting the home ready and suggestions on making our home show beautifully. With extensive marketing through their website, a virtual tour and newspaper ads, and exposure, including highly visible and accessible open houses, they sold our current home in less than a week for well over the asking price.
The purchase and sale of a home is inherently stressful. Having dedicated agents like Kevin and Jim working on your behalf, who you know you can rely on and who even manage to make the process fun, eases that considerably. We very highly recommend Kevin and Jim to anyone planning to buy or sell real estate in
Sincerely,
Reema Khawja and Trevor Rands