Renovations that add value to your home
Want to make your home more attractive to buyers? Whether you're putting your place on the market now or in a few years, it's tricky to know what remodeling projects will pay off.
Thankfully, Remodeling Magazine released its 2020 Cost vs Value report, which gathers the average cost of individual renovations and compares it to real-estate agents' estimate of that home's final resale price. (Note: this is U.S. data, but you can expect similar trends here in Canada). Check this AMA report published in 2021 read more
Testimonials
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I've been working with the amazing Claudette Coutts to both sell my current home and buy my new home. We all know selling a home is stressful and overwhelming but Claudette was with me every step of the way, sharing her knowledge of the industry, providing guidance and support, and more importantly, getting the job done. Claudette knows what she is doing; she is one amazing woman! I am eternally grateful to Claudette and her CIR Team!
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- Kathryn Vincent
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Bob and Claudette took the time to really find out what we were looking for, they spent a lot of time with us and were very invested in finding the right home for our family. They knew the house we were going to buy before we did. I would highly recommend them and have.
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- Jodi Fournier
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Nous tenions a te remiercier pour ton aide pour l'achat de notre premiere maison. Par ton professionnalisme et ton desir constant de repondre a nos besoins et questions, tu as grandement facilite cette etape important de notre vie. Nous avons egalement apprecier ta grande disponibilite et ta gentillesse.
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- Christine + Frederic Potvin
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Our home sold in a tough and slowing market in just a coupe of weeks at a list price that was higher than suggested by others and very close to our original price in just a couple of weeks. Bob and Claudette sold us on the effort that they would put into marketing our home and delivered in every way. Team Coutts will definitely be our first call when buying or selling in the future.
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- Martin Merritt
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Claudette Coutts was amazing. My Condo was listed, sold and closed in less than 4 weeks! Yes, the market is hot right now but with
Claudette's keen eye and knowledge of what buyers are looking for I was able to complete this transaction quickly and with a very
positive experience. She definitely gets the job done!
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- Alma Eamer
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We recently worked with Claudette Coutts on the purchase of our new home and had an amazing, stress-free experience. Since we had a long list of requirements it took us some time and many viewings to find the right fit, although Claudette stayed consistent and
committed from day one. We highly recommend choosing Claudette with CIR Realty if you are in search of a knowledgeable
and dedicated realtor.
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- Darian Roberts
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Incredible knowledge of realty issues. Friendly and amiable natures. I gave them a tight list of parameters and a short time period to fulfill. They followed through with ease, diplomacy and a very healthy dose of humor I am sure they are still widely know for. Thanks Bob and Claudette.
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- Lianne Perich
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Our realtor, Claudette Coutts has been amazing! I highly recommend her!! She has so much knowledge and understanding of how
the market works and what to do, very professional!! She has been in the industry for years and it shows! If it wasn't for her
knowledge, our process would've been super stressful and we would've lost out on the home we wanted! She will make you as happy
as she has made me and my family!!
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- Kim Mateush
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We have moved numerous times across the country. Bob and Claudette are the hardest working agents we have encountered.
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- Brian and Cindy Tetlock
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Thank you fro selling our house so quickly and in succh an efficient manner. We admired your professionalism, dedication, honesty, ethical approach and expert knowledge of Real Estate Market. Your excellent advice led to a success. You've earned our turst and friendship and we're extremely pleased with your results. We would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone.
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- Ted and Anna Olkowski
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I would like to thank Claudette Coutts of CIR Realty. Her preparedness, professionalism & dedication was evident from the outset. In
addition, Claudette met with workers, recommended repairs & fixes to the property, staged the property and ensured that all was
in place to sell the property in a quick & efficient manner. I would recommend Claudette Coutts to anyone looking for a
Realtor who has your interests at heart.
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- Claude La Croix
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I want to thank both of you for helping me sell my condo & purchase my "fixer-upper" home. Your warm personalities +support after both sales. I look forward to hosing you in my new home once the reno is complete.
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- Kendra Massie
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Working with Bob and Claudette Coutts was an easy and completely professional experience from beginning to end. Everything is done for you and the advice provided throughout the process was valuable and relevant to the matters at hand. They made the experience fun and about me and my needs by always listening. There was never any pressure and I was fully represented.
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- Catherine Beaudin
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Claudette Coutts was amazing during the sale of my home from start to finish. She always conducted herself in a very professional
manner. Always responsive and went out of her way to get the answers on information that I required to sell my home. Claudette was also very understanding and compassionate of my personal situation during the whole process. She is a very knowledgeable realtor and always kept me in the loop in terms of the market.
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- Pina Coppola
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Working with Bob and Claudette Coutts was an easy and completely professional experience from beginning to end. Everything is done for you and the advice provided throughout the process was valuable and relevant to the matters at hand. They made the experience fun and about me and my needs by always listening. There was never any pressure and I was fully represented.
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- Catherine Beaudin
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Data is supplied by Pillar 9™ MLS® System. Pillar 9™ is the owner of the copyright in its MLS® System. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Pillar 9™. The trademarks MLS®, Multiple Listing Service® and the associated logos are owned by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify the quality of services provided by real estate professionals who are members of CREA. Used under license.
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Data is supplied by Pillar 9™ MLS® System. Pillar 9™ is the owner of the copyright in its MLS® System. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Pillar 9™. The trademarks MLS®, Multiple Listing Service® and the associated logos are owned by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify the quality of services provided by real estate professionals who are members of CREA. Used under license.