Experience, energy, knowledge and a sincere understanding of people and families are my secrets to success in real estate. I have lived and worked in the Comox Valley for 30 years and been selling real estate for 4. My resume is broad; I have worked in the hospitality industry, been self employed, owned and worked on a farm, contracted in health care services and owned my own business. As a wife, mother and grandmother I understand the machinations of family and extended family. I know the importance of making the right decisions about where to live, space, floor plan and costs. For several years we lived on a farm. I learned the ins and outs of septic and wells, water conservation, farm structures and ALR restrictions, farm status, tax benefits and the work and commitment involved in husbandry. I now live on the beach and have spent a life time exploring all facets of beach life up and down the Island. I know the huge and varying ,micro-environments of all the beaches in the Valley; where the winds and weather come from, tides, light, wave action and marine life. The ocean and foreshore are my specialty. When clients tell me they want water front property, I always ask "do you want to look at the ocean or actually live with it?" Two very different things! Since starting my real estate career I have been very busy and sold everything from: mobiles in gated communities, condos, patio homes, single family residence, farms and estates in exclusive neighbourhoods. When I list a home I pride myself on selling within a few months. There is no magic trick to this just a lot of hard work. I spend time getting to know the clients; what is their impetus for selling and where they would like to see themselves at the end of the sale. I make sure the clients know the market and are apprised of any changes; they receive weekly reports on all sales and listing that are pertinent to their property. I encourage my clients to make the market work for them; list wisely, work hard and sell fast. No one wants to be listed for several months and chase the market down. Happy sellers sell quickly and at market value. I love the Comox Valley, I think it is the best place in the world to live. I am an active member of our community and work hard staying involved with current issues. I am a real estate professional and approach my career with the same vigour that I apply to all aspects of life: Energy, Education and Commitment. The more I put into it the more both my clients and I get out of it.