Carolyne left a career of many years as a textbook copy editor/indexer, working with lexicographers and professors - helping them get their manuscript copy into book form - across the country, to follow a dream she had for many years - that of one day being a Realtor.
She jokingly says she left a real job to go to one with no sure paycheck. She had no idea where her immediate success would lead, and truly had no idea of how successful her personal approach to helping people buy and sell homes had become. Many articles have been written about Carolyne's unconventional methods of doing business. Her philosophy is just that when you treat people right, they keep coming back, and sending referrals.
Carolyne's hobbies include gourmet cooking, writing articles regarding real estate, and (very) late-night reading - mostly business related materials. And, of course, now learning new things about how to achieve even more success, using the Net.
Carolyne Lederer has been serving clients in the City of Brampton (Toronto), Ontario Canada (Brampton, Bramalea, Heart Lake areas, and now Springdale, too) for more than more than 25 years. First as a sales representative and later as a broker. She has sold many homes over and over again in that period, and testimonials galore attest (see web site ) to the quality care she provides to her buyers, sellers, their friends, relatives and business associates.
In 1991, Carolyne opened her own boutique brokerage house, Carolyne Realty Corp., having left a national company, Royal LePage, as their number one sales
representative in her region of 3000 sales people and
was number twenty-two out of 9000 across Canada, consistently a member of the coveted company awards: President's Gold, Top 10 Award, Award of Excellence, and National Chairman's Club (top fifty agents in the country). Carolyne still speaks highly of, and has many fond memories of, her success while at Royal Lepage.
As an independent company, Carolyne Realty Corp. has consistently been voted number two best company in the city to do real estate business with, by the people of the City of Brampton. This was a major achievement in Carolyne's career as she was up against the huge franchise companies with hundreds of salespeople. Some people thought she was wrong to advertise being number two - but when you think about the odds, and the huge numbers of agents at the other companies, this was considered a BIG WIN by Carolyne and her staff.
Here is Carolyne Realty Corp.'s USP
Carolyne Realty Corp. is a REALTOR specializing in helping sellers to sell their homes quickly, and for more money than the next nearest sale in their area, when they list with Carolyne.
We have a special program called the "Preferred Client Marketing Program" - one for sellers, and one for buyers - that is the secret to our marketing approach. Even if you are not interested in moving right now, you need this information NOW. File it for future use. Email or call us today.
Our competitors are always trying to copy what we do, but they've never figured out our secret weapon.
Call today to find out if you qualify to be included in our current "Preferred Client Marketing Program", and to find out how you can sell your house, and NET MORE MONEY IN YOUR OWN POCKET.
You'll be amazed how simple it is for you to get the highest price.
AND, if you are a BUYER, I can be your own personal agent, actually representing you, and, your contract negotiations also will be protected - by a skilled, professional negotiator who believes in the win-win philosophy. I can work specifically for YOU and be YOUR personal and private contract representative.
In today's world, BUYERS need their own personal representation, too. All your information will be held in strictest confidence. LET ME SHOW YOU HOW to buy your next home, at the very best possible price.
We want you to be happy! Please tell your friends to call the "name most recommended". And - before you 'start packin', if I were you - I'd "call Carolyne".
We're the Executive Homes agent, including Junior Executive
and Luxury LITTLE Homes. Executive homes come in all sizes, and all prices...
Small Company but we're BIG in Brampton where it's the LITTLE things that
count & our reputation is on the sign(TM)
Email carolyne@carolyne.com or bramptonhomes@carolyne.com
or Call Today 905.458.6711. You will receive a prompt response!
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Let Carolyne show you how it's
done: A level of service, expertise, and excellence you will have difficulty
matching anywhere else.
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When we hired you to sell
our house, what we expected was an advantageous sale in a reasonable amount
of time. What we got was a dynamo! Expert advice, generous support, and
unending professionalism put our house in a coveted position. You handled
difficult negotiations smoothly, and the house was sold in days. Thank you
for your leadership, and your teamwork.
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JVO
(relocating through Nalco Chemicals - Burlington, Ontario, Canada
- to Chicago, Illinois)
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I would like to tell you how much I appreciated the way you helped me with the sale of our home.
I had lived there for 18 yrs. and you made a painful situation much easier for me especially with
dealing with my seperation and arranging a meeting place where we could all talk. It went very
smoothly as did the paperwork and everything concerning the selling of our home. I would like to
thank you again for all your hard work.
Yours truly,
A.E.
Brampton, Ontario
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Dear Carolyne;
Now that the sale of our home has been concluded, Joanne
and I wanted to let you know how pleased we were with everything you did
throughout the entire sale process. Through your hard work, patience,
business savvy and incredible knowledge of the real estate market,
we were able to get a top dollar for our home within a very short period
of time.
As well, you provided superb and timely feedback
every step of the way and at no time did we ever feel that we were
not being kept informed. Your calm, personal and organized approach
had a significant impact on reducing the stress of the selling process for
us and we always felt very comfortable in speaking freely to you about any
issues that arose.
As you know, prior to asking you to represent us, Joanne
and I interviewed several other “high profile”
agents who all promised to do great things, but upon further
questioning, it became quite apparent that they could not match
your personalized approach and often handed off their clients to
underlings during the sale process. To us, that method had the potential
for some serious miscommunication and we simply weren’t interested.
We will (and already have) refer you to
our friends and neighbours who may be considering selling their homes because
we are so confident in your abilities. Thank you again
for your guidance, expertise and understanding
Two very happy clients,
Dave and Joanne K
62 Hillside Drive, Brampton
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Carolyne,
Thank you so much for all your hard
work and constant communication during the sale of our home. The
instant feedback via email and phone was such a wonderful
support to us as well as the amazing number showings and the several
offers that you brought to us during this time. As well, it was
very reassuring to see your incredible knowledge of the selling contract
and the law with regards to the entitlements and obligations of all parties
under Canadian real estate law. You are definitely a pro!
Thanks again, S and P L
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I just wanted
to say Thanks for all your guidance and patience. You were
always available when we needed any information. It had
been many years since we sold a house, and a lot of things had changed in
those years. You were right there with answers to any of our questions,
no matter how silly they might have sounded. No detail was too much
trouble for you to look up for us. As you say, we were "Your
People", you looked after us and worked for us on a daily basis
until our home was sold.
If we ever come back to Brampton, we would certainly call on you to find
us the perfect home.
Thanks Again,
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P& L (moving from Brampton
to Barrie)
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May I say first of all, WOW.
Thank you for not only a quick response but taking the
time to write such a helpful, in-depth e-mail. You have
really given me a place to start and I can't tell you how much I appreciate
that.
I am going to take your advice and utilize your web site, and I will definitely
get back to you with more specific info.
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"M" in New York City - moving to Brampton
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WOW! This is
the only way to describe how both (my wife) and I feel at the moment. Only
five days from listing and you brought two offers that were both
higher than our listing price. A truly fantastic job.
I cannot put into words how happy we both are. From the
moment we met I knew that you were the one we wanted to work with to find
a new home for us and to sell the old one. You are not only a true professional
but a person who follows through on your promises. It is not every day that
one gets to deal with someone of your integrity and knowledge. Your
approach to selling is the mark of one who knows the community in you which
you live. The sign you placed on the lawn was only the beginning. The
pamphlet you designed as well as the way you presented our home go far beyond
any other agent we have dealt with in the past.
You made both (my wife) and myself feel that we had made
the right decision and we did! I will be telling all of our friends as well
as business associates that whenever they are in need of an agent, I
know just the right person for the job. Once again, Carolyne, thank
you for a job well done.
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Sincerely, CL & PL
My wife and I want to thank you, yet again,
for all the work you did for us in the marketing & subsequent sale of
our house. Not only were we impressed by the speed at which you matched
up the right buyer but also, more importantly, you always kept our best
interest at heart. Even after the offer was accepted & we found out
that our new home's construction was delayed, you gladly worked out an incredible
agreement with the buyer for us to remain as tenants until our new home
was ready.
A few points to the people reading this letter. Follow the
tips and suggestions that Carolyne freely provides, they truly do help in
the presentation of your home. You will also get a list of good contacts,
these are quality people as well so don't hesitate to use them (we have).
Most importantly, almost all real estate agents are friendly, courteous,
and outgoing but very few are professional, hardworking, and have your best
interests in mind . . . you are fortunate because you are sitting across
from one of the few.
While it may get tiresome to hear, thank you Carolyne for
making the sale of our home so easy. We will gladly refer you to
any friends and acquaintances that the service of someone special. Have
a great day.
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Sincerely, PM
We would like to take this opportunity
to thank you for all your efforts and sound advice in the recent
sale of our home.
We had been told by other agents that our home would sell
in these times for approximately $5000. less than what we paid for it one
year ago. Imagine our surprise and elation when you sold it for $4000. more
than our original purchase price.
The personal but professional manner demonstrated
by you at all times made us feel that our future was secure I your hands.
How true the statement made to us by one of your competitors,
when advised that we had chosen you to represent us, "You have chosen an
excellent agent". Again, please accept our sincere thanks.
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Yours truly, KC & AC (Sold in
15 days - 2 offers - 98% of List Price)
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Just a line to thank you for your help
in finding us our new home. Your service was always professional, efficient
and your interest and care for us exceptional. (Husband)
You worked very hard to get us the best possible deal and
we can recommend you to anyone without reservation. Just a gesture in appreciation
of the professional, efficient, helpful and friendly way you dealt with
the purchase of our house. Many thanks and we trust your business will continue
to flourish. (Wife)
(We chose you due to the following, not in order of importance
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1)
History of success together with testimonials
2)
Knowledge of and length of time working in the area
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Interest shown and advice given even before appointment
4)
Quick response to telephone calls and emails demonstrating professionalism
and efficiency.
Signed - GH & JH
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I wanted to express our
sincere thank you for your EXTREMELY proficient and professional services.
With your years of experience in the industry, and your "tough as nails"
work ethic, you knew exactly what we wanted after one meeting. Most
of the realtors we interviewed were in and out in 10 minutes. You, however,
were there for over an hour, which spoke volumes to us and it wasn't a big
sales pitch either. You only brought qualified buyers, as to not waste our
time and were in touch EVERY single day, after EVERY single showing to give
us feedback, which was great! Without the advice you gave us on how to 'show'
our home, we may still be living in Brampton. But now we are in Halifax
exactly at the time we wanted to be.
I would highly recommend Carolyne Corp. to anyone who doesn't
want the hassles and the "general care" of one of the bigger players
out there. She truly cares about every detail and will not lead you astray!!!
Even 2 months after our sale, we still keep in contact through ICQ, which
is very nice because, you never know when we'll be moving back and may need
her again. I would invite any potential clients to call me for more information
on the excellent service we received.
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Tammy Orr & Dan Densmore
902-443-8690
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VJM, Nortel (Northern Telecom)
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I want to thank you for
your dedication and hard work during my house hunting in
Bramalea. I was very pleased of your knowledge of the Real Estate Market
in Brampton. Basically you know everything about Brampton housing.
Additionally, you clearly understood my peculiar housing needs (Relocation
Benefits, Nortel employee, Future potential relocations, etc.). You always
provided me with excellent Customer Service, making sure
that my interest were protected and respected (Specially in the final negotiations
with the owner and his Agent.). Thanks again for helping us to find a home
that matched our needs.
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LBA, Nortel (Northern Telecom)
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I would like to take this
opportunity to thank you for the top quality service you have provided my
family and I during the past few weeks, as we purchased our new home in
Brampton, and completed the sale of our present home in Mississauga. Your
advice, guidance and excellent communication helped to
smooth the way during this stressful period. My family and I appreciate
your hard work which has made our dream a reality.
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Mike S. Mahmassani
New Car Sales Manager
Brennan's Dixie Plymouth Chrysler
8050 Dixie Road, Brampton
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Thank you so much for helping
us sell our home. Your expert advice and assistance proved
invaluable. We were amazed that our home only took a week to sell, and,
for the asking price! I wish you the best of luck in the future and would
be more than pleased to recommend your services to future
clients.
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Catherine Hind and James Hind
25 Hillside Drive
Brampton
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I wanted to drop you a note
to express our sincere thank you. Your professionalism
and continual, timely, communication updates
during the search for our new residence was "top drawer".
I think your success is attributed to that good old-fashioned, faithful
word "service". Yours is second to none!
It was a pleasure to work with someone who focused on our wish list, and
then found a way to make us proud owners of it... thank you for making it
happen.
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G. Lambert
Windsor, Ontario
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Carolyne is a very professional,
dedicated and hardworking person. Carolyne is knowledgeable on market
trends, which produced optimum results for us. It was a "pleasure"
to work with someone who took all our needs into consideration. Thank
you Carolyne
Deborah & Bob Austin
(Mr. and Mrs. Austin spent more than two
years looking for the ideal property, with several agents. We consider
ourselves fortunate to have been the ultimate choice as the one thru which
they eventually did business, after only a few weeks of contact. The Austins
were both Vendors and Purchasers. After
we found the ideal new residence for them, their own home sold in just
a couple of days, and at a premium price for their neighbourhood. Although
they live in our immediate trading area, and recognized our name, they
found us on the NET, and we communicated extensively by email, before
securing an actual appointment.)
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To: Carolyne Realty Corp. August 9, 1998
Congratulations!
Your Internet site has been awarded the Results-net Five Star Site Award, the highest bestowed. The award is given to those real estate related web sites that demonstrate excellence in design, usability and effectiveness, and show a commitment to using the Internet as a means of delivering information and providing service.Recipients of this award represent the top one percent of Internet Web Sites, and are truly the "best of the best"!
All award winners are listed in a searchable directory with links to the winner's site and e mail address. Internet surfers can search the list of award winners by visiting the Results-net site at "http://www.results-net.com/"
Yours truly,
K. Douglas
Chairperson of the Awards Committee
Results-net.com
http://www.results-net.com/
"We are pleased and honoured to accept this prestigious award so generously
offered by Results-Net. No wonder the Results-Net operation is so successful,
in its own right. They are one of the most reputable organizations on the
Net, and our link back to them will serve as a reference for anyone
thinking of doing business with them, directly." - Carolyne |
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TO: CAROLYNE (REALTY)
CORP. Jan. 3, 1998 Your site is
currently rated "VERY GOOD" by the
International Real Estate Digest (IRED). Again,
congratulations on having a terrific site!
Joann Crokrach,
V.P. IRED
We are extremely proud to accept this
award. We were chosen out of more than 17,000.web sites
world wide, represented on the IRED (International Real
Estate Directory).
Here is a quote from IRED's V.P. Joann
Crokrach taken by permission from her article on
reflections of the real estate industry '97:-
"Real estate is a
people business. The product is not inventory. It is
service - personalized service.
Mixing Order Processing with One
Stop Shopping may find the industry reeling as
consumers flock to smaller companies who
provide service and fulfill the emotional factors in
purchasing real estate.
Simply put
(purchasing of, on the internet). . .an automobile is
not the same as (purchasing) a home. . ."
(parens - mine)
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"The Real Estate
Library would like to acknowledge you for a great Web
site. The Library has visited your site at random and has
found it to be worthy to receive our highest award, "PURE
GOLD", for design, content, accessibility, and
relevance to the real estate community. This is awarded
to less than 1% of all Internet sites. We congratulate
you for your commitment to excellence." Obviously we are proud to receive such an
prestigious award, particularly since we are relatively
new to the net. We do a tremendous amount of relocation
work with other agents, enabling us to receive their
referral business from all around the world, Alaska to
Florida, Europe and Asia, as well as South America and
Australia, and we are genuinely proud that, after serving
our clients well since 1981, day after day we receive
requests to serve them again, and again, and now to fill
the needs of their children, as well.
May we share our expertise with you,
too? We have a history in the area of getting the best
price possible, in any given market, for the homeowner,
and keeping the buyer happy, too. We were honoured to
have been voted No. 2 Best Real Estate Company to do
business with by the people of Brampton in the People's
Choice Awards, and, like Avis - we, too, try harder.
You will be satisfied. Experience
"risk-free" real estate. Where the golden
handshake means good business - your business. It is as
important to us as it is to you. You are not just a
number or a file in the drawer. Personal service counts.
Call the name most recommended.
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We are really impressed by the overall
quality of your website! I'd like to congratulate you,
and would like to present you with our
PersonalConnections "Innovation Award!" -
really great work with your website! Sarah Christie
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Congratulations! Your Web
site has been selected to win an Elite Site Award. (Award
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