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Testimonials

I have always wondered what is behind the testimonials that you read and now I understand after working with Nick Whittington to sell our loft. I am absolutely delighted to share this story with everyone and anyone.......

We were in a very difficult position. We had bought a new home, thinking our loft would sell quite quickly. However, just as we listed our loft in May 2010, the real estate market started to slow. Our listing was not well positioned to attract a shrinking number of buyers, and we needed to sell quickly, as we had just bought the home of our dreams, but did not want to take a loss on the sale of our loft.

After 5 months of anguish, we were still unsuccessful in selling our loft, despite numerous price reductions. Our listing expired and we knew we needed to reposition and rejuvenate our listing. We also knew that given the tightening market, we needed a loft expert - Someone who had a wealth of experience, both in good markets and bad. Someone who understood the uniqueness of the loft market and someone who had a proven track record, built on both success and a multitude of hard earned relationships, built up over time, through mutually beneficial interactions. That is when we called Nick Whittington.

Nick's reputation is why we called him, but it was upon meeting him that we knew we were in good hands. From our first meeting, Nick new all of his facts based on a thorough financial analysis of the market, which he did prior to our meeting. He was prepared with ideas and a game plan for us to sell our loft for the maximum realistic price and in the shortest time possible. Nick took the time to understand our position and what was important to us. He brought sound fact based advice and with empathy guided us to an approach that would both reposition our listing and give it an entirely new look, while taking advantage of all of the marketing techniques available. Nick removed emotion from what was a very troubling situation for us and with a true sense of style and purpose got our listing ready to go on the market.

Within 24 days of listing our loft, Nick sold it. The result was amazing! We attracted the highest ever sale price in our neighbourhood. He did it in less time than the average sale period in October and he got the job done, prior to the slow down over the Holiday season. What was incredible was that not only did Nick get the job done, but he did it in such a way that was so professional and compassionate. Nick was always available for us, whether by phone or email. Instead of feeling pressured and stressed, Nick made us feel comfortable in our approach and confident. When it came to negotiating the offer of purchase and sale, Nick worked with the buyer's agent in such a way that in the end both parties felt wonderful about the deal.

As I started out, I never have understood why people write testimonials, however, after working with Nick, I totally understand. Nick is one of a kind. He delivers awesome results and does so in a way that is "hands free", "stress free" and with a sense of style and flair that I have never seen before. Nick is a true real estate professional with true passion for his work and for people.

All I know is that we had an amazing result from a very trying and stressful situation and because of Nick; we have a truly happy ending to what could have been a disastrous story. Nick has earned our total trust and respect.

You really are in great hands when you work with Nick!

Janet Barkwell (Toy Factory Lofts #511)

We dealt with Nick Whittington and I can't speak highly enough about our interactions with him. We were very excited, indeed, to be buying this loft and Nick certainly contributed to that. Even though he was not our agent, we think he put a great "face" to this project, which ultimately led to our decision to buy this loft.

Lori Brown & Brian Greene (Tip Top Loft #102)

I left Toronto and held onto my condo for two years, before making my final decision to sell. When I did make that decision, I contacted a former neighbour and realtor named Nick Whittington (He came with excellent references).

I was living 200 kilometres from my condo with no internet, email, or fax machine handy. I had tenants in my condominium and no time to travel to the city to facilitate this process. Nick made it simple and easy. I put my tenants in touch with Nick and let them sort out the details of showing and access. My tenants did not call or email once with issues regarding this process. Nick helped me decide on a reasonable asking price, accepting an offer, and provided the name of a lawyer who could and did act on my behalf.

The entire negotiation lasted less than a month, from initial call to a very satisfactory sale. Nick's responses to any questions I had, were usually within the hour. He made selling a breeze.

G.A.

It was a pleasure working with Nick Whittington! I found Nick to be enthusiastic, patient, a giver of great advice, resources, plus he has such grace coupled with absolute professionalism. Nick helped me make my condo dream a reality! He found me a condo that suits my unique style and means, a place I can totally picture myself living in. He made the whole "finding that perfect condo" experience - so much fun and always hopeful, through all its ups and downs! I shall definitely recommend Nick to anyone looking for that special space to call home, even if but for a while! I am so lucky to have Nick as my agent; he truly is the 'cream of the crop in the real estate biz'!!!

J.D.

We met Nick Whittington while he was selling another loft in a neighbouring building. Ultimately, Nick sold their loft for the highest price ever in that building. Nick sold our loft and broke the record for the highest price achieved in our building! He did a spectacular job with fantastic results!

SM and AD

My name is Ivan Berry and I am a seasoned music executive, which for more than twenty-five years, has successfully specialized in urban & pop music and developed, managed and published top Canadian pop/urban artists.

Recently, I had the privilege to work closely with Nick Whittington in the sale of one of my investment condominiums. Until working with Nick, I did not realize that the real estate industry could be so artistic, fun, professional and lucrative. Nick made my life easy in the sale of this property, and he's certainly the best real estate agent I have ever worked with. He was professional, easy going, understanding, and came to the table with my needs in mind, which led to a quick sale, with the price point right on target.

I will recommend Nick Whittington to anyone selling or buying property.

Ivan Berry
Managing Partner
tanjola entertainment inc.

I recently bought my first condo and worked with Nick Whittington at Brad Lamb. He is AMAZING. Nice, straight forward, honest, great to work with. As a first time buyer I had a ton of questions and he was really great about answering everything and ensuring that I was comfortable throughout the whole process. I would absolutely work with Nick again and reco him to anyone looking for a loft or a condo in the city.

Joanna S.

Testimonials

Andrew Bonello is the epitome of professionalism, and a pleasure to do business with… It was such an honour working with an agent that knew how to read people, and deliver without being aggressive.

The key to a good agent is listening to the client’s needs and delivering beyond their expectations; and that is exactly what he did.

You have complete faith that you are well taken care of in Andrew’s hands.

Robyn Goetz

We recently purchased our loft with the help of Andrew Bonello from Brad J. Lamb Realty Inc. Being our first home, and having only lived in Toronto for 3 weeks, it was important to have expert advice, sound market knowledge and someone we could trust. Andrew was excellent at accessing what we were after and evaluating what the market had to match our needs. He guided us through the process and overall it was a very enjoyable experience. We thank you very much for your help and friendly approach.

Rozalynn Hegan

Dear Brad,

I wanted to send you an email to share with you my experience with one of your brokers, Andrew Bonello.

A few months ago, I called Andrew to sell my loft at Tip Top.

He is a pleasure to work with.

I know that Andrew is very busy, but I always felt I was his only client. He was quick to respond if I had any questions or concerns. He had the listing set up and ready to view in less than a week.

He had the patience to deal with my tenant who is not easy to handle!

What impressed me the most was his ability to work for me in getting the price that we listed for. Most agents in Toronto want to bring prices down, sell fast and get out. My first offer was low, and Andrew took my side and said lets sign back with the sale price to send a message. Most agents would have had excuses of why we should meet in the middle. In the end, we had another offer, which drove the first individual to sign and get the deal done.

In sales, we know the most important attribute to have, is meeting the customers needs. Andrew Bonello did that for me.

I will continue to work with Andrew and will refer my friends to this sincere, honest, hard working individual.

Pam Salo

Testimonials

Nicole's persistence and dedication to find me exactly what I wanted in a place to live was so appreciated. Her knowledge of downtown condos in Toronto was very impressive. She went above and beyond the call of duty from recommending furniture layouts and sourcing contractors, to helping me find reputable movers. Her service is unparalleled.

Nicole H.

Nicole has been my real estate agent for many years. Her negotiating skills came into play in the selling of my first condo. The price per square was one of the highest recorded in my building. She's very professional and personable. She negotiated a lease for me and found me the perfect place to live until I purchase my next condo. I will definitely be using her services again and have referred her to many friends and colleagues.

Karen S.

Working with Nicole has been a breeze! She helped me (almost effortlessly it seemed) to find me my first place, it was exactly what I wanted where I wanted and the price I wanted to pay. Before I contacted Nicole I was fed up with searching for a place that I felt didn't exist or wasn't available. Nicole found me that place by contacting her previous investment purchasers in a building I was particularly interested in. It wasn't even on MLS! And in a matter of days, we made the deal. Thanks again Nicole!

Clinton T.

Nicole had the patience, and knowledge of the market, to find us the perfect house within our budget. Her solid advice steered us through a multiple offer situation. As first time home buyers, we felt comfortable and knew she had our best interest in mind when she advised us not to overbid on a property that went above market value. In the end, she negotiated a great price on our new home after it was only on the market for one day and protected us by insisting on a building inspection. We appreciate her guidance and she is now helping our friends with their home purchase as well.

Justin C.

Testimonials

"I can't possibly praise Robert Williams enough! I had some very specific
requirements that I was seeking in an ideal property, and he was the only
agent who truly listened to what I was saying. Whereas other agents
forwarded me endless properties that didn't meet any of my needs, Rob
emailed me just 4 properties to review that were exactly what I was looking
for. I fell in love with one of those units and the rest is history! Rob was
flexible in meeting me at locations and times that were convenient to my
schedule, and provided me with helpful advice on the whole purchasing
process. He continues to keep me up to date on market conditions through his
regular news letters, and my friends are never disappointed when I refer
them to him! "

Thanks for everything Rob!

Laura Whitmore,
King West Village

"Robert has all of the virtues of a great real estate agent. He is smart,
attentive, not pushy, punctual, and always available. In our purchase, he
understood our needs and made it all come together so seamlessly. The
greatest compliment that we can give him is to refer friends and family to
him for their real estate needs. I recently referred my best friend to him"

Paul Silva

"I would recommend Robert Williams as a real estate agent based on his
ability to understand my purchasing requirements, provide listings that
matched these requirements, and provide comparative based research.
Especially during the offer phase to ensure my end purchase was a good
investment. For example Robert targeted a condo loft building downtown
Toronto that met my price range and living needs. His proactive approach to
targeting the building ensured that we were able to be the first offer
therefore avoiding a multiple offer situation that often results in a condo
unit going for above asking price. When the time comes to sell my unit I
will definitely be enlisting Robert's services."

Cassandra Finn

Dear Robert,
I would like to thank you for selling my condominium for top dollar. Your advice, support, wisdom and professionalism were tremendously appreciated. I always felt that you were representing me with 100% of your energy at all times. I am very thankful that I changed agents as I was unhappy with my previous representative, and you restored my confidence and trust in your profession. Your wonderful sense of humour and your calm demeanour even when times were chaotic was always appreciated. It was obvious that you really new the market based on your competent advice, the way in which you marketed my unit, and the fact that you sold my condo for the best price possible. I have dealt with many agents in the past and can say that you are the best by far. I would highly recommend you to anyone interested in selling their property for top dollar, but also for professional, friendly, respectful and honest service. You actually made the process of selling my condo enjoyable and never put any unnecessary pressure upon me.

Thanks so much for making the process as stress-free as possible.

Warmest regards,

Gary McLaughlin

Testimonials

I wanted to write a quick note to let you know that I was very well served by one of your representatives.

As a newbie to the toronto condo market in general, I was very apprehensive about how successful the process of getting what I needed would be. Also given some very tight time line requirements and personal circumstances, I was very worried that I would be easy prey for a non-ethical agent.

Not only was your agent ethical and professional, I appreciate the effort she put into this transaction -- despite the fact that I am not exactly what you call a "high profile client". After working with Jessica, not only have my goals for what I wanted to accomplish been met, but I have learned a lot about what I need to do for my future real-estate transactions, and have gained a confidence regarding the process of working with an agent.

I will definitely be coming back to Brad J Lamb to do future business, simply because your representative has impressed upon me the kind of culture and professionalism that your organization fosters. I hope that Jessica will receive the recognition she deserves for the great work that she does, and that she will continue to be a great success in your business.

Thanks for your time,

Kenneth

Hello!

I just wanted to drop line and make mention of Jessica Lawton and how fabulous she is!

I was in the market for a rental for myself, with parking... and a budget. She was able to find me more selection than I could have possibly imagined for what was affordable to me.

She was prompt, friendly and went above and beyond to make sure I was getting precisely what I was looking for.

She found me a fantastic condo in a beautiful building steps away from where I work.

Jessica secured my condo well in advance, which allowed me to take my time finding movers and ensuring I was able to get my desired time for my cable service and furniture deliveries.

When there was a tiny snag on the end of the condo-owner, Jessica handled it firmly, professionally and efficiently. I had total confidence in her and she did a wonderful job of guaranteeing that the condo-owner held up their end of the bargain.

I have already passed her name along to a few people I know looking to move in the near future.

She seems like a great asset to Brad J Lamb Realty!

Lesley

I would also like to thank you so much for your help. It was fun house hunting with you, and I appreciated all your help and hard work. I know it can be tough keeping up with the demands of all your clients, and it can be tricky balancing the right advice with not giving your clients a feeling of being forced into any decisions...but I think from my point of view you did a wonderful job, and again, I can't thank you enough! :)

Dear Brad Lamb,

I wanted to write you a second quick note to let you know that I was once again well served by one of your representatives. It was 3 years ago that I worked with Jessica to become a first time Condo renter in Downtown Toronto. I wrote at that time to let you know that she did an extremely professional job.

That was why I engaged her again for my new mission this year- to become a first time home buyer.

It's really good to see in the process this time that none of her principles have changed. She made the transition for me easy, explained the details of the condo market and made sure I was aware of necessary details every step of the way. Jessica continues to exceed all of my expectations as a client regardless of the situation.

I will be closing on an absolutely beautiful condo with a stunning view, and I'm very happy with my purchase. Thanks Jessica!

I know Jessica will continue to receive the recognition she deserves at Brad J Lamb Realty. In fact during one showing she said wouldn't be in real estate if it wasn't for the amazing environment that your firm provides her. I think that is a huge testimonial for your firm, and gives me even more confidence that I am working with the right people.

I fully expect to work with Jessica to become a first time home seller in the years to come, and I'm glad I can depend on both Jessica and Brad J Lamb realty to make that a reality.

Thanks again,

Kenneth Cheung