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Testimonials Pauline Bogue
and Catherine Bell provided us with friendly, courteous, professional,
efficient and pertinent guidance and assistance in the sale of our
New Edinburgh house. Catherine even went out of her way to provide
us with urgent documents by travelling on a weekend to our cottage
outside Ottawa. Pauline and Catherine complemented each other very
well and helped establish a good climate of confidence by providing
valuable and realistic judgements on the NE market. The sale of
our house, subtly negotiated by Pauline, was rapid following the
purchase of our condo which Pauline also helped us to find and buy.
Others have testified to the effectiveness of this team and we share
that view. We would not hesitate to use their services again if
required. Catherine Bell
is fabulous! Both she and Pauline put up with an inordinate amount
of angst with good grace and professionalism. They stuck by us and
helped us find the perfect house meeting every single one of our
many requirements. Catherine guided us masterfully through the preparation
of our house and had it sold within four days. We happily recommend
Catherine and Pauline to anyone looking to buy or sell. Their experience,
professional attitude and confidence is exactly what you need. This summer
Catherine Bell took the task of helping me find a new home in Ottawa.
I knew her already because she had sold my parent's home and helped
them find what was to turn out to be the perfect condominium residence
just three years ago. Together we viewed up to forty different residences
and finally settled on the one I was meant to have - one we had
viewed early on in our search. Catherine never tried to put any
pressure on me or to influence my decision, knowing that the best
course for me in the long run, was to make my own analysis independently.
I think she already knew what was right for me, but waited for me
to come to same, and obvious conclusion! Once I had bought, contact
certainly didn't end there! Catherine's follow up and support since
then has been extraordinary - much more that I ever expected to
receive. She has just the right balance of friendliness and professionalism
added to her profound understanding of human nature, in helping
someone make what often amounts to the most important decision for
them at that point in their lives. Thank you Catherine! Catherine Bell
and Pauline Bogue have helped us buy two properties and sell one.
Over the years and circumstances, they have made the process of
buying and selling as pleasurable as possible and they were unfailingly
professional. Their knowledge of different neighbourhoods in Ottawa
proved invaluable and their familiarity with different condo buildings
allowed us to whittle down our searches and save us considerable
time. Simply put:
we would not be in our dream home without Pauline's assistance.
Pauline has acted for us in buying and selling several homes. She
is always professional, diligent, patient, and most knowledgeable
of the market in general and our neighbourhood in particular. Both
Vern and I recommend Pauline often to family and friends. I have bought
and sold properties in Ottawa and always used the Realty experts
Pauline Bogue and Catherine Bell at Royal LePage. We would highly
recommend Catherine as a real estate agent to friends and family.
She was always available to us and willing to accompany us to multiple
showings at our convenience. We felt confident with her extensive
knowledge of Ottawa's neighbourhoods, which was essential to us
as we were new to the city. She helped guide us through all the
steps of buying our home and was able to answer all of our many
questions. We feel fortunate to have had her as our agent. Thank you for
selling my house. I was so grateful to you for your advice &
help. You and your team put alot of work into the project and every
detail was looked after in a professional, efficient & enthusiastic
manner! I will certainly recommend you and your team to anyone I
know who has property to sell. You were terrific! A quick note
to thank you for holding my hand through the process of buying my
first home. You explained things well, were available and knowledgeable
of the Ottawa market. You found the answers to all my questions
promptly and offered sound advice. I look forward to working with
you again in the future! Best wishes, Catherine and
Pauline recently helped sell my house for over 99% of list in just
8 days. Compared to my previous experience, working with them was
like having a luxury speed boat instead of a leaky row boat. Their
advice and assistance surpassed any and all ideas I previously had
about what agents do. Their combination of creativity, knowledge
and hard work, combined with my own assigned "homework",
made the sale of my house painless. I heartily recommend their services
to anyone selling their home. Pauline Bogue
and Catherine Bell make up a terrific and effective team of realtors.
They are competent and caring. Both Catherine Bell and Pauline Bogue
are skilled and sincere professionals who readily "go the extra
mile". We wholeheartedly recommend them. Now that my
Aunt’s home has been sold, I am putting pen to paper to let
you know how much we both appreciated the services you provided
Catherine. Thanks so much
for the help that you gave us in finding our house while we were
on the other side of the country. It was very helpful to have you
here in Ottawa looking at houses for us when we couldn't be here.
The pictures we were able to look at online were helpful, but the
pictures don't show everything and your input was invaluable. We
also appreciated the way you handled with the purchase of our home
while we were far away. Only a couple
of days after we met Catherine, she and Pauline dropped off a package
at our house with a detailed seller’s guide, complete with
a photo of our home on the front. I knew then that they were going
to be wonderful realtors. Friendly, courteous, professional, and
knowledgeable, they were a pleasure to work with and met all of
our needs and then some. They provided all the information, advice
and guidance we needed for our home search, purchase and move, both
personally and also in the form of helpful information packages.
They were always easy to reach and available to show houses, meet
with us, or just answer questions on the phone. Catherine even went
out of her way to meet with us on Thanksgiving! They also provided
lots of unexpected extras – such as the wonderful gift of
some moving boxes. All of these things, plus the small details,
such as handwritten notes, combined to make this an enjoyable experience.
I would highly recommend Catherine and Pauline to anyone looking
for a real estate agent. Being re-located
to a new city with only a weekend to shop for a house is very stressful,
but Catherine made it enjoyable and easy. She was 110% dedicated
to finding a house that matched our needs. Going beyond our expectations,
she had a list of homes ready at the hotel when we arrived with
appointments confirmed. We appreciated her honesty while giving
us realistic information about a property. Catherine is professional,
knowledgeable of the neighborhoods, approachable and showed us potential
properties with our needs in mind. I would not hesitate to refer
others being re-located to Catherine. When it came time to make
the offer, I knew that Catherine had our best interests in mind.
It was a great experience and I feel I have already made a friend
in Ottawa. Thanks Catherine. This experience
has been easier and more pleasant than seven previous home purchases.
Catherine Bell is professional, prompt, helpful and generous. So great was your perseverance
that we were faced two or three days later with no fewer than four
offers - all on the same evening, everyone of which was basically
acceptable and offering prices that were equal or even superior
to what we had been asking. We are both grateful for the help you
gave us, and wish to thank you both for the courtesy and consideration
you constantly showed us in answering our concerns. Just a short note to
thank you and Pauline for your sound guidance in finding the right
property to suit my current needs. Your patience and understanding
were truly appreciated. It is a pleasure to recommend your services
and I look forward to working with you once again when I purchase
a more definite home in Ottawa. I will always remember
you taking the time out to come and help me with furniture replacement
in my new condo! That was above and beyond the call of duty! Thank
you both. Dear Catherine
and Pauline, The Ottawa Home Team hits another home run! Thank you
so much for selling another house for us. From the inital meetings,
to the staging of the house and the production of marketing materials,
through to the final notification of sale, your team looked after
us. You have proven, yet again, that you are all very professional,
efficient, considerate, thoughtful and effective. I would recommend
your service and salesmanship to anyone. In the spring
of 2007, I listed my home with Catherine Bell and Pauline Bogue
(Royal LePage). Since I have bought and sold 14 homes over the course
of many years. I can say that, without doubt, they are both the
two best real estate agents I have ever dealt with. I knew right
from the beginning that they were both "the perfect fit"
for me both personally and professionally. My home sold the first
day it was listed and at the price I was asking - bonus! Previous
to the actual sale, they were terrific in making all the preparations
and in relieving me of the usual emotional stress. They were constantly
in touch with me and I felt no hesitation in calling them with my
numerous questions! I can never thank them enough and would highly
recommend them to anyone who is considering selling their home. Catherine and
Pauline were sensitive to our needs and timing. The team were available
and provided detailed information on the market and their marketing
plans. They provided expert advice and counsel on preparing the
house for sale, but were ready to accept that we had limits on what
we were prepared to change. They went the extra mile or ten with
hands-on help in readying the house for viewing and closure when
the owners could not be there to do it. They had reliable tradespeople
to look after the last-minute touches. We found the team extremely
sensitive and professional in all their dealings with us at a very
difficult and trying time (during bereavement and an international
move). When my mother
became ill, and I had to sell her house, I had no idea where to
start. Although the property had been structurally maintained (new
roof, windows, etc.), the insides had not been updated. I truly
appreciated your advice regarding the upgrades that needed to be
undertaken, and the esthetic changes that could maximize the selling
price. I was fortunate to have about a year to get the house into
shape before placing it on the market, and your ongoing follow-up
and continued support made in the upgrades and clean up tha we undertook
paid off well. Before reaching
our decision to have Pauline and Catherine list our house, we interviewed
other agents, as well, to gain an understanding of the procedures
and style differences involved when selling a property. The choice
was clear; they were aggressive, highly organized and creative throughout
the entire process. On a personal level they respected our privacy,
worked around our specific needs and were easy to communicate with. To Catherine,
Pauline and the rest of the Ottawa Home Team. Thank you for all
of your help and guidance with both the purchase of our new home
and the sale of our current house. Catherine, you were always very
patient and attentive to our needs. Both you and Pauline were always
there to answer our questions and provide direct and honest feedback
with respect to buying and selling homes. You made finding our new
home a most enjoyable experience and helped us exceed all of our
expectations with respect to the sale of 95 Bellwood Avenue. A special
thanks to Lisa for all of her hard work getting the sellers package
together in such a short period of time, we couldn’t have
done it without you. Nous nous sommes
fait recommander Pauline et cela fut le point déterminant
dans notre recherche pour un nouveau chez nous. Car 3 jours seulement
après l’avoir rencontrée, nous avions trouvé
et acheté notre belle demeure. Outre le fait que Pauline
connaît le quartier de New Edinburgh comme le fond de sa poche,
elle a su être à l’écoute de nos besoins
et être extrêmement disponible pour nous rencontrer.
Bref, nous avions l’impression qu’elle était
là pour nous, sensible à nos “inquiétudes”
en ce qui a trait à l’achat d’une première
maison. En outre, elle fut de bon conseil lorsque le temps des négociations
est arrivé. Nous la sentions juste et honnête dans
ses commentaires et suggestions. En d’autres mots, nous avons
adoré notre expérience avec Pauline et la recommandons
à notre tour! Pauline and
Catherine, thanks very much for your help selling our home and purchasing
our new home. The whole process was enjoyable. Your organization
and teamwork was exceptional and we especially appreciated your
availability for questions and showings. We wouldn't hesitate to
recommend you to friends or anyone else looking to buy or sell in
Ottawa.! Professional.
Efficient. Knowledgeable. A dynamic duo who get the job done! Pat and I appreciate
very much what you and Pauline did for us. Beyond excellent professional
services with respect to the house we sold and the apartment we
purchased, you took a sympathetic interest in our particular circumstances
at the time and were very helpful in facilitating our move in various
ways. We feel very
fortunate to have been referred to The Ottawa Home Team. Catherine
Bell gave us excellent, practical pre-listing advice for improvements
to the condo, provided us with regular, timely information about
comparable listings in the area and was diligent about keeping us
constantly informed throughout the entire listing period. All of
the office staff were equally helpful, responsive and efficient.
We would definitely recommend this super team to our friend and
family. Many thanks again! Moving is rarely
easy but the people at The Ottawa Home Team made it a pleasure.
They were professional and personable, energetic and efficient,
respectful and resourceful. It's hard to believe it all happened
so magically; we may just be tempted to do it again some time! I wanted to
drop you a line to let you know how pleased and impressed we were
with the services you and your team provided. There are those that
believe selling a home is "a piece of cake", bit in my
experience it is anything but. You were instrumental in getting
us through the whole experience intact. To me, you represent what
a good real estate agent is supposed to be. You advised us on how
best to present our home for sale, returned all of our calls immediately,
reduced our apprehensions, assertively marketed our home and of
course, sold it. What else could one ask? Thank you so much. Catherine and
Pauline understood our requirements for a new home and only provided
listings that seemingly met or exceeded our expectations. Visits
were timely and conveniently scheduled and, in several cases they
knew that the home being shown was "not the right one for us".
Their service and advice, in both selling one home and purchasing
another, were both accommodating and professional. Thanks again. Catherine Bell
was a huge asset for us in the purchase of our new home. Living
both abroad, we had to do all preparations for our home search and
purchase via long-distance and email and we only had a couple of
days in Ottawa in which to find and buy our house. Catherine immediately
put us at ease, answering our enquiries rapidly and giving us timely
advice on which houses fit our budget and criteria in a single day
and have us honest advice, both positive and negative, on each house.
It was very useful given our lack of experience, as first-time home
buyers. Throughout the whole process, she was always available,
flexible, helpful, professional and friendly. Living overseas we
were anticipating a stressful and difficult experience, Catherine
made it easy and quick. We heartily recommend her! I am thrilled
to announce the sale of our condo and the purchase of a new home
for our expanding family, thanks to the extraordinary
services of Pauline Bogue and Catherine Bell of Royal LePage Team
Realty. I must say that working with a team of two
dynamic and experienced agents, has many advantages over working
with one agent. Catherine and Pauline made sure that one of them
was always available to service our needs and answer our questions.
The entire experience of working with Pauline and Catherine was
characterized by efficient, professional, personalized,
and above average service. The booking of showings was
painless, their marketing strategy strong, and feedback consistent
and timely. As an added bonus they have the most amazing administrative
assistant Lisa to complete the team. When looking at homes for purchase,
they knew what we wanted and our time was never wasted on properties
that did not meet our expectations. Above all, they took a challenging
condo and SOLD it. I just wanted
to say "thank you" for the quality of your services in
the sale of my house. I appreciated very much your professional
work. You were always easy to reach and very courteous and it was
a pleasure dealing with you. I wish you many other buyers and sellers
and I am sure that they will have very professional services as
well. Johanne and
I spent over three months independently looking for houses in Ottawa
before we signed on with The Ottawa Home Team. Drawing on their
deep knowledge of neighbourhoods, strong relationships with other
realtors in Ottawa, and up-to-the-minute MLS listings, Catherine
and Pauline carefully monitored and communicated what was happening
on the market. When Catherine saw that we were interested in one
house in particular, she advised against putting an offer in right
away, suggesting that the list price was out of line for the property.
When the price was adjusted, she guided us through the offer and
counteroffer process to ensure that our interests were protected.
Our dealings with Catherine and Pauline's assistant Lisa were similarly
professional, friendly, and much appreciated. Next week we are moving
into our new home - a great neighbourhood, a perfect size, and all
the specs we were looking for. As Goldilocks would say, it's "just
right!". Thanks Ottawa Home Team! When we decided
to sell our New Edinburgh home, we wondered whether we really needed
a realtor. Because we had already made a conditional offer to purchase
another house, it was important to sell our existing home as quickly
as possible. We contacted Pauline Bogue to ask for her opinion.
Both she and Catherine inspected the house and gave us excellent
advice about it's market value. It turned out that the house was
worth considerably more than we had guessed. Through her extensive
contacts, Pauline introduced us to a prospective buyer before we
advertised the property for sale. We ended up selling the house
within 1 week, which was a tremendous relief. Pauline and
Catherine are first-rate professionals, and if we ever
find ourselves selling again we won't hesitate to contact them. Buying a house
can be difficult, even more difficult from another province unless
you have Catherine Bell working for you. Her unfailing cheerfulness
and guidance through the myriad of decisions and forms was incredible.
I was made to feel as if I was the only person she was working with
and how nice it was to not feel like I was too
much trouble. When you're making a 25 year commitment to a house
you want real reassurance, not pat answers and my new home is all
I could ask for and Catherine Bell was all I could ask for in a
real estate agent. We were
relocating from Virginia to Ottawa – house hunting from afar
is never an easy task, particularly in an unfamiliar city and for
first-time home buyers! – but Catherine’s extensive
knowledge of neighbourhoods in and around Ottawa allowed us to quickly
identify where we wanted to live. Once we started coming up to view
homes, The Ottawa Home Team were extremely accommodating on several
occasions when our travel plans had to be changed at the last minute.
Catherine’s guidance (and patience!) was also much appreciated
and really helped us develop our own understanding of what we wanted
in a home.
A big thank you for all your hard work and for making
the sale of our home as smooth as possible given the difficult circumstances.
I am truly grateful. My goal is to move back to Ottawa and when
I do I'll be looking to you both to help me with the house hunt. If Real Estate is all about location, location,
location then the Ottawa Home Team of Catherine Bell and Pauline
Bogue and their assistant Lisa, is all about service, service, service.
Wow! Talk about exceeding expectations! Every time I see an updated real estate report and
note where prices are now vs. where they were in 1999, when I bought,
I smile. In the case of my town home, it has done considerably better
than the market averages for the period and I attribute that to
the skill-set of Catherine and Pauline who fully understood exactly
what I wanted and had the patience to work with me until my demands
for the right home at the right price were met. When someone goes over and beyond the call of duty,
you know you are getting quality service. This certainly was my
experience with The Ottawa Home Team of Catherine Bell and Pauline
Bogue. Thus, I have no hesitation in recommending them. We are delighted. As agents you have surpassed our
expectations. Your responsiveness to our needs, your attention to
detail and your efforts were all outstanding. We gladly recommend
your services to our family and friends in the future. Thanks to the Ottawa Home Team, our first experience
of buying a home was a positive one. Catherine accurately
identified our needs and showed us only the homes that she felt
would meet these needs. Her knowledge of local neighbourhoods
and ability to recognize the potential in a home gave us the confidence
to make a purchase with which we are very pleased. Catherine
was accessible, flexible and prompt at informing us of new listings.
Her comfortable approach with clients allowed us to make decisions
without feeling any pressure. Without hesitation we would
recommend the Ottawa Home Team to any family or friends who are
considering a move. My wife and I were extremely pleased with Catherine
and Pauline's professional approach to selling our house in Centretown.
They gave us helpful advice that went well beyond the terms of the
contract and were considerate of our need to continue with our everyday
lives as well as participate in the process. We recommend
them strongly. Catherine and Pauline have sold two homes for us.
In pre-sale meetings they came well prepared with up-to-date information
about listings in the area and had a good knowledge of the neighbourhood.
After touring the house they made recommendations of "fix-up" work to
prepare it for sale, and we followed these ideas religiously. The
result? Both homes sold within two weeks of their listing, and we
received what we had hoped for in each case. Catherine and Pauline
are personable, dependable and dedicated people and we heartily endorse
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