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.*
