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Did you make the right move?

Walking trail in the Annapolis Valley

During Covid, Nova Scotia experienced a large migration of new residents into the province from other provinces. Many of our newcomers moved here without having lived on the east coast – some even moved here without having ever visited! At the peak of the pandemic some people from out of province were buying houses sight unseen.

Maybe the pandemic was the final straw in driving you toward a lifelong dream of a slower pace of life. Regardless of how you arrived, you’re here now. But did you land in the exact right place for you and your family? I’ve definitely heard stories from people who say they regret moving to Nova Scotia. In fact, I wrote a blog post called “I Regret Moving to Nova Scotia” and it’s one of the most popular posts on my website. However, what if it’s not the move to Nova Scotia you regret, but just the community you choose?

While our province is small, relatively speaking, it’s not homogenous. Living on the French shore in the tiny community of St. Bernard (yes, where that massive old church was up for sale and made headlines across the country) is very different from living in the university towns of Wolfville or Antigonish, or in downtown Dartmouth or suburban Halifax.

As a Nova Scotia REALTOR®, I live roughly halfway between the Annapolis Valley and the South Shore. That puts me in the unique position of being able to serve two of the most picturesque areas of this province. If you’re looking in that area, you can certainly reach out and work with me. I’ve produced a number of guides available here you might find helpful as a buyer.

I’ve also created Move to the Annapolis Valley, a website devoted to detailing what life is really like in small communities in the Valley. Each featured community has information about what it’s like living there from a local perspective, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Most communities and video posts will be added regularly.

Would you like to chat with me about listing your home for sale, and making the move to a community that better fits your needs? I want to help you find your perfect place in this beautiful province. Call me!

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Find a Nova Scotia REALTOR®

Do you need to find a Nova Scotia REALTOR®? When we were looking to buy land in Nova Scotia more than a decade ago, we didn’t use a REALTOR® because we believed our search parameters were too broad. After all, we didn’t know where we wanted to buy land. The South Shore is so beautiful, but so is the Valley. We have family on the Eastern Shore, and friends up by Antigonish. And my wife was born and raised just outside Dartmouth, so that seemed like a possibility too.

We also didn’t know if we wanted to buy bare land, or something with a house. Did we want a fixer upper? Was being on water important? We were all over the place, and didn’t think a REALTOR® could help us.

While we did eventually find a place to buy in the Valley, we could have saved ourselves many headaches by using the services of a REALTOR® to help us search, and in the buying process.

Finding a regional Nova Scotia REALTOR®

While a rare few agents cover the whole province, most will serve a specific region. Ideally, you’ll have a first-choice region, and connect with an agent in that area. They can set you up with a custom search that delivers listings to you by email according to any parameters you set. You can search for bare land, a specific square footage, or a certain region, etc. The emails can come daily, three times a week, etc.

Once you’ve built a relationship with an agent, if you change your mind and decide to get serious about property that isn’t in that region, they can refer you to a REALTOR® they know and trust that does serve that area. Good REALTOR® build strong relationships with other agents, and your agent will ensure you’re in good hands. And if you are working with more than one agent to cover multiple areas, just be sure to let them each know. They’ll appreciate it!

Serving the Annapolis Valley to the South Shore

As a Nova Scotia REALTOR®, I live roughly halfway between the Annapolis Valley and the South Shore. That puts me in the unique position of being able to serve two of the most picturesque areas of this province. If you’re looking in that area, you can certainly reach out and work with me. I’ve produced a number of guides available here you might find helpful as a buyer.

If you’re considering other areas, I can refer you to someone who will provide you with the care and attention you need. After all, we want to avoid you ever having to say, “I regret moving to Nova Scotia.”

*This post is not intended to solicit buyers or sellers already under contract with a brokerage.*

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Why choose RE/MAX?

Atlantic coast

RE/MAX was founded on the belief that by providing the best training, administrative and marketing support possible to independent business owners, they would be free to focus on what they do best – sell real estate and operate dynamic brokerages.

For over 20 years RE/MAX has been the number one real estate organization in Canada, and continually has the number one market share in virtually every region. RE/MAX has always believed in staying on the forward edge of the real estate industry, adopting and adapting the latest technology and creating innovative marketing and productivity programs.

Woven into the fabric of RE/MAX is a deep commitment to community. Over the past 20 years, RE/MAX Banner Real Estate and its agents have contributed in excess of $150,000 to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and the Children’s Miracle Network (IWK).

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Work with me

Nova Scotia real estate agent

Before becoming a Nova Scotia real estate agent, I spent 20 years in the home building industry, leading stair and railing companies as a top sales professional. I helped develop provincial and national building code, and won both local and provincial association awards for my work along the way. You can read some of my past client testimonials.

When I’m not helping my clients find exactly the right properties to suit their needs, or ensuring clients receive the best deal possible for their home or property, I run a popular Airbnb cottage business on Zwickers Lake. In my spare time, I build custom guitars and furniture.

Buying or selling a home is one of the most important decisions of your life. As a Nova Scotia real estate agent and member of one of the top-producing brokerages in Atlantic Canada, I’ll help you navigate the process with professionalism and honesty.

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