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Update Regarding COVID-19


As our province gradually reopens the economy we’re already seeing an noticeable increase in real estate activity.  Moving forward we are continuing to take necessary and cautious steps to ensure your safety. We anticipate a busy market in the weeks ahead.  If you’re planning summer house hunting or contemplating a sale it’s never been more important to organized, well informed, and have a solid strategy. Let our experience work for you. 

Many of you may have questions about changes in the market and would like guidance moving forward.  We are here to help and answer any questions you may have.  Please reach out by phone at 902-233-9902, or email at homes@sawler.com

Be well and warmest regards,


Andy Sawler
 

Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation

We like to give back to our communities who have supported us over the years.  We have recently contributed to the The Fred Smither Centre for Orthopedic Care at the Dartmouth General Hospital.  We linked our donation to the number of real estate transactions completed per year and plan to continue to support over the coming years.  The plans for improved hospital are impressive and the new Orthopedic Centre is state of the art; something we can be proud of.

ABOUT THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT

The Dartmouth General Hospital (DGH) is embarking on a Redevelopment Project that will see major facilities renovations and expansion, and the addition of new equipment and technology. Our $13 million Above and Beyond Capital Campaign is leveraging $137 million from the provincial government for a total investment of $150 million in our facility. Our project is a key part of the overall QEII Redevelopment project, a multi-site plan to build a modernized acute care system.

A new three-story addition, the Neville J. Gilfoy Wing, opened to patients and visitors in December 2019 . 

This is home to:

Eight new operating rooms with two designed specifically for orthopedics in the Fred Smithers Centre for Orthopedic Care
An Ambulatory Care and Endoscopy Centre with eighteen new clinic rooms
A new Medical Device Reprocessing area

Elsewhere in the hospital, renovation and retrofitting will take place. This will result in:

48 new inpatient beds on the vacant 5 th floor
A new front entrance and reconfigured lobby
Relocated and expanded ICU
New six-bed Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)
An expanded and renovated Diagnostic Imaging Department

Looking at the Impact

Better integration of Surgical Services across the HRM
Concentration of Orthopedic Surgery - majority of primary joint replacement surgeries for patients from all over HRM are to be done at DGH
Shorter waitlists and reduced wait times for orthopedic and endoscopic procedures
Redeveloping existing space to increase our capacity
Improved patient flow to enhance patient privacy
Increased patient comfort and improved aesthetic

DGH Foundation's Role

The Foundation’s role in the DGH redevelopment and expansion project will be to create awareness and visibility surrounding the project, and to most importantly, raise funds to help make it possible. 

For more information visit https://www.dghfoundation.ca/

Why hire an FRI?

FIVE REASONS TO HIRE A REALTOR WITH AN FRI?

1. Work with a highly qualified professional.  Knowing your advisor is a designated member of the Real Estate Institute of Canada gives you additional peace of mind that you’re working with a highly qualified professional.

2. Access knowledge and expertise above licencing requirements. Your FRI has the additional knowledge and skills in areas such as market analysis, real estate law, finance, negotiation, etc., to help guide you through any real estate transaction smoothly with ease and  protect your interests – especially in today’s hot real estate market.

3. Negotiate the best deal.  With their additional knowledge of local markets, honed negotiation skills, and marketing savvy, you can count on an FRI to secure the best deal for you.

4. Tap into a network of experts.  When you need help from other professionals, your FRI can tap their network of like- minded professionals and put you in touch with qualified lawyers, finance specialists home inspectors and other service providers.

5. Adheres to the REIC Code of Professional Standards. An FRI credentialed professional is committed to conduct business with the utmost integrity and commitment to professional ethics, making your real estate experience seamless and worry free.  The Real Estate  Institute of Canada (REIC) is the leading national institute of advanced education and credential programs for real estate industry professionals for over 60 years. REIC members are known for excellence founded on professionalism and high business ethics.  The FRI    (Fellow of the Real Estate Institute) is an elite national designation awarded to real estate sales practitioners who have met REIC’s rigorous education, experience and membership requirements, and abide by REIC’s Code of Professional Standards.
 

RE/MAX nova

Buying or selling a home is likely the largest and most important transaction you will ever make.  That is why so many trust RE/MAX: the most widely recognized real estate brand in the world.  For more than 20 years, RE/MAX has been the leading real estate organization in Canada. By providing the best training, administrative and marketing support, brokers and agents are free to focus on what they do best:  sell real estate.

UNRIVALLED EXPERTISE

Our experienced and knowledgeable agents are the reason RE/MAX is consistently ranked number one in several markets across Canada.   We provide our agents with exclusive tools and training to ensure they have the skills they need to effectively guide you through the real estate process.  In fact, Canadian RE/MAX agents averaged twice as many transactions as its competitors (based on 2015 closed transactions source:  CREA, RE/MAX) and have more specialized designations than any others, making them Canada's most productive agents.

TECH SAVVY

RE/MAX has always been a leader in the real estate industry, adopting the latest technology and creating innovative marketing programs.  RE/MAX was the first brand to expand its reach to the global market through a revolutionary global listing site.   With listings from more than 80 countries, displayed in over 40 languages, RE/MAX agents have the opportunity to search and post listings internationally, making international transactions easier than ever.

COMMUNITY CONSCIOUSNESS

At the heart of RE/MAX is a deep commitment to the communities we operate in.   That is why we developed our exclusive Miracle Home Program, which allows RE/MAX agents to directly donate a portion of their home sales toward quality healthcare for children.   RE/MAX agents also contribute millions of dollars to the Children's Miracle Network through various cause-marketing programs each year.

Your home is one of the biggest investments of your life.   When you are ready to buy and sell  -   Choose Wisely.  Choose RE/MAX.

Buying a Home With Us

First of all, we suggest meeting to discuss the process. We want to know what is important to you and any special needs you may have. You will have lots of questions and we will try and answer all of them. We will ask you for your "Must Have List" and for your "Wish List". We like to hear what type of home you picture and if there is an area you prefer. If you are not familiar with the different neighbourhoods, you can be sure that we are. Therefore, we select a sampling of homes in different locales and start there. Before you even meet with us, it is a really good idea to meet with your banker or mortgage broker. They will advise a comfortable price range for you and you get to compare mortgage rates too.

This is a process that will take time. You may look at a number of houses on each outing at the beginning. Then, we will watch the market carefully for new listings and maybe just meet to show you one or two. After you have looked at a number of properties, you will begin to know exactly what it is you want - and so will we!

The Sawler Group will be with you every step of the way: With a solid understanding of your criteria, we work diligently to share new listings as they become available.   As well, we will be keeping a close eye on the market with our search efforts extending well beyond the MLS system. When you find the home you have been searching for, we handle all paper work, following up on all conditions until transaction is firm. It is a given that before you even offer on your choice, that we research and make sure that you will be paying a fair and reasonable price. In other words, we want to make sure you do not pay too much!

And, the happiest day is the day we deliver you the keys to your new home!

Relocations

There's a lot more to relocating then calling a moving company. If you’re coming to or moving away from the area, a relocation can be more complicated and stressful because of the added complication of buying and selling, at the same time, in multiple locations. Possibly at a great distance.

The Sawler Real Estate Group can assist in your Relocation in several ways:

  • Extensive experience living and working in our community to help those moving to the area
  • Dorothy Sawler is an Accredited Buyers Representative (http://rebac.net)
  • For those leaving the area, the Sawler Group will do everything possible to sell your home quickly, and at the right price.
  • With offices in over 78 countries, RE/MAX has a strong Provincial, National and International network of agents, buyers and sellers.

Selling Your Home

DETAILS

Details are a critical in our mutual success. As first step we carefully create a strategy for pricing and listing rollout. We ensure all key points, selling features and accompanying particulars are captured and organized before launch. We believe that creating a clear picture of our goals and answering questions before they are asked ensures a smooth process and superior results. We want to understand and know about every aspect of your property like it’s our own.

GUIDANCE AND ADVICE

We take a down to earth and pragmatic view on preparing your home for the market. It’s a simple question of where to focus efforts in advance of listing day. For some there are few tweaks, decluttering and tidying. For others we can assist in deciding which projects will pay dividends on the final sale price. We’re happy to have you lean on our advice for these decisions. Working in the marketplace everyday allows us to feel and understand expectations of buyers.

MODERN & CUSTOMIZED MARKETING ROLLOUT

Presentation is key. We put emphasis on every detail of your property listing. Photography and short video teasers are crucially important in our digital world. Opinions on homes and values can be made with a quick scroll. We want your home to show its best. The quality of the professional photography and video can be the difference. It’s important to us that we capture everything in it’s best light. Literally. We will schedule shoots around on the time of day and weather. Nothing is overlooked.

LAUNCH ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Our intent is put your home in front of as many eyes as possible. Social media allows us to reach more potential buyers than ever before. Targeting advertising campaigns leverage the reach and focus of social media. With current technology there is enormous exposure potential beyond a conventional MLS listing. One extra viewing or one additional offer can result in drastically different results.

ADDITIONAL ADVERTISING & EXPOSURE

We will go above and beyond to leverage our client database, network of local agents and our RE/MAX group to share the word and further promote each and every one of our properties.

THE ADDED VALUE OF RE/MAX:

RE/MAX nova, was established in 1996 by its past Owner, Eldon Chaisson. In 2010 REMAX nova merged with another leading Real Estate company in the Halifax Dartmouth area to form what is now a 200 + person team that conducts business all over Halifax and in all matters of Real Estate. Under new leadership, RE/MAX nova has the largest team of professional REALTORS within the RE/MAX franchise system in Nova Scotia and serves the entire Halifax Regional Municipality.

RE/MAX nova is part of an independently-owned franchise network now in its 39th year of consecutive growth and operating in 70 countries around the globe with over 113,000 member sales associates. Our agents are part of worldwide relocation network and lead the industry in professional designations, experience, and negotiating skills.

Read more about RE/MAX nova.

Testimonials

We know what it’s like to be on the other side of a client relationship – as consumers and customers away from the office.

And as a client, when it comes to service, we know what we expect: the best possible! That is why we always strive to provide the best service possible to our clients – the kind of service we would expect, and the kind that you deserve. Read some of the testimonials below about the kind of service you could expect as our client.

  • Andy Sawler was prompt, attentive, and knowledgeable with each step of selling my home. Throughout, I was given the benefit of his expertise and also of his family, Dorothy and Don. It was evident that this team has very high standards and any requests and details were looked after immediately. I hadn’t thought of this initially, but selling your home can bring unexpected surprises and stresses, and I quickly realized how fortunate I was to have the support of Andy and his team. I was very impressed and without reservation give them my highest recommendation.

    - Darcy

  • When our search for a home began with earnest we did not know what we were looking for and as a result we searched through many different types of homes in most neighborhoods around Halifax. Andy Sawler was patient and informed guide through this process. Andy helped us navigate through condos, town houses, multi-unit dwellings and finally single detached homes as we evaluated our options, all the while educating us as to the pluses and minuses of each. When we finally found our dream home, we discovered a challenging situation and seller. Without Andy's adept management of the deal it would have remained a dream. Thank You.

    - Bob & Sue

  • Dear Dorothy & Don, It was a pleasure to have met you both and to observe how professionally you handled our requests. We can tell that you take great pride in your work and please accept our thanks for a fantastic service, over and above what would be expected. We are so delighted with our new home in Mineville!

    - William & Barbara-Ann

  • The Sawlers provided us with impeccable service and they made sure that we saw enough houses in order for us to realize what we really wanted. Once we decided on our house they made sure it was in perfect shape before we signed our names on anything. For a first time home buyer, the Sawlers made sure we did not fall into any pitfalls or mistakes that first time home buyers can make. They made sure that all T's were crossed and I's were dotted before we went ahead with the purchase. This was a huge relief and gave us great confidence that the investment we were making in purchasing a house was a good one. To date we are extremely happy with our house and have had no surprises what so ever, this peace of mind is a direct result of the tedious and painstaking work that Don, Dorothy and Andy did on our behalf before purchasing our home.

    - Kerry

  • Don and Dorothy Sawler have used their skills and expertise to work on our behalf several times over the past 17 years in different areas of HRM. Moving is one of the most stressful times in life and it helps when you have agents that you can trust to act in your best interest. Whether we were buying or selling a home, Don and Dorothy were sensitive to the needs of our family and treated us with respect. We appreciate their teamwork as they interchangeably use their complementary gifts and knowledge to enthusiastically meet each challenge in selling a property and finding the perfect home. After our personal experience with the Sawler team as our real estate agents, it is no wonder that we recommend them to our friends.

    - Scott & Catherine

     

    Andy Sawler is a personable, knowledgeable and down to earth professional. He listens and understands what his client needs and there are no surprises. He keeps you updated and always explains what's happening. If there is a need for his expertise in the future, he will certainly be hearing from us.

    -Joan Keeping

  • From the initial meeting to the end transaction, we felt we were reaping the benefits of the experience, teamwork, and integrity of the Sawler Group. They were able to share their extensive knowledge of the real estate market in advising us on the best time to sell for the most appropriate price using the most effective marketing techniques and media, including an innovative house description on the Internet. In addition the services of a house stager were provided, enabling us to show our property with pride and confidence. Not only did their own group share prompt, detailed follow-up, but also the affiliations they had developed within the real estate industry provided similar advantages. We had 12 showings in 10 days and signed a sales agreement with our buyer on day 14 for the price we wanted. They enabled us to navigate and manage all the stresses of selling a house in a flat market. It definitely was not just luck!

    - Gerald & Heather

     

    We were pleased with the agents promptness in meeting with us once we had contacted him. He provided us with information regarding sales of similar properties in our community. He suggested an asking price for our house. He gave us a rough idea of legal fees and explained how the agent fees are determined. Having been in our house for 36 years we were totally unaware of the current housing market and the value of the house. We had advice on staging the house for viewings. He met with us as soon as there were offers to be discussed. He made selling our house a fairly smooth process. It wasn't the stressful process I had expected.

    -Lee & Joyce Hiltz

Our Story

The Sawler Group has been a family business for more than 50 years. Founded in 1971 and now led by Andy Sawler, the business has built a reputation for building client relationships and trust. 

With a specialty in the HRM, the team’s industry experience extends to single family homes, condos and townhomes, along with new development and construction. They believe in a philosophy of investing in the community, which extends to supporting local charities and community groups. Says Founder Don Sawler, “Every transaction is a personal transaction.” 

In an ever-changing marketplace, the team stays well informed on industry - as well as cultural and lifestyle trends - shaping each region, in order to deliver clients the most up-to-date information for their needs.