Remember the day that you drove into a gas station, pulled up to the pumps and an old guy came sauntering out? He was in a pair of coveralls and was wiping his hands on one of those cloths the mechanics use. He would walk up to you and say ‘good day, fill-er-up?' You would answer and he would then proceed to pump the gas, clean your windshield then tell you to pop the hood so he could check the oil. He would even check your tire pressure and top them up if necessary.

Now picture pulling into a station but this time a pimply-faced teenager approaches your car. You go through the routine of getting gas and you're on your way. By the way, the kid works after school and on the weekend pumping gas.

One day your car starts to make a strange noise, so you drive over to the gas station to find out what's going on. Who do you want diagnosing your problem, the kid or the mechanic? They both work around cars, but one certainly has a lot more experience than the other.

If you are selling your home yourself, you can have the guidance by the guy that sold hundreds of homes as a realtor. On the other hand, you might choose a company that sells you a sign and a book to read. Who is going to be best equipped to help you sell the largest investment you make in your life?

HomesByOwner of Durham Region is operated by an ex-realtor that sold homes in Durham Region over a 15 year period. If experience counts, you need our service to complete a successful private sale. Would you feel confident knowing your questions are being answered by someone that has ‘been there, done that'?  

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