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Peggy Blair
613 725-1171peggyblair@royallepage.ca
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President’s Gold Award 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016
Master Sales Award 2018, 2015, 2014
Sales Achievement Award 2013
Cover Story REM Magazine: Paperback Writer
www.peggyblair.ca
(And yes, I am also a mystery author and former lawyer!)
HAPPY CLIENTS!
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Craig & Emily Visser
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"Having had a wonderful experience working with Peggy in the purchase of our first home 6 years ago, there was no question who we would call when it came time to move. Peggy patiently guided us through the process of searching for and eventually buying our second home in the challenging 2021-2022 real estate market. When it came time to list our home for sale, she staged our modest townhome to turn it into a stunning MLS listing, and then expertly managed a quick and busy sale. We could not be happier with how smoothly everything went and would recommend Peggy to anyone looking for a home in the Ottawa area."
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David Pimm & Amelie Baillargeon
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"Peggy was our agent for the purchase of a new home and the subsequent sale of our house. Her knowledge of the Ottawa market, comparable properties, and advice reassured us at every step. Her support, including with staging our house, helped present it as a home that new owners will love. We would not hesitate to recommend Peggy to anyone looking to buy or sell a home."
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Bob Attfield
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"You guided us through this process with absolute integrity and professionalism. So glad that Leslie Kirk recommended you to us."
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Katrina & Sean
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"Peggy was a wonderful resource for us as we were on the hunt for a mid-century bungalow to be our 'forever home.' She not only helped us navigate a tricky housing market, but also provided excellent insights and practical advice regarding older homes, including inspection flags, renovation advice, and recommendations for different contractors. Our search spanned more than a year (and was complicated by the fact that we were also living abroad and only back for short periods), but she always took the time to help us and was patient as we tried to find something that met all our specifications. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone seeking to purchase their new home. "
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Hal Burnham & Kevin Bisback
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"Peggy was recommended by a friend, and we are so grateful she was. Peggy took us through what was involved in the process of selling before listing our house. Once it was listed, Peggy kept us informed every step of the way which helped relieve our stress and anxiety. We were amazed by her problem solving skills, efficiency, honesty and transparency. Eight days after our house was listed and 34 showings, it was sold at list price."
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Geoff Gander
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"I recommend Peggy Blair for any real estate transaction you might have, without hesitation. From our first informal call to sound out how I wanted to sell my city property, to strategic advice on negotiating with my tenants, to walking me through the steps to closing the deal, I knew she had my best interests at heart, and she was an absolute professional. I had complete faith that she would guide me through the process, and I know she will for you, too. Thank you Peggy!"
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Karen Opas & Don Lanouette
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"We are very happy with our new home and thought that your advice, know-how and the knowledgeable professionals you referred us to (lawyer and mortgage broker) made the experience as smooth as a purchase this significant can possibly be. Don and I really appreciated your attention to detail. Can't recommend you highly enough!"
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Anne Schroder and Paul Mulligan
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"Peggy-Thank you so much for all your help on the rental. From finding us cabinet installers to plumbers to shopping for draperies, you went above and beyond! We seem to have the perfect tenant, thanks to you."
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Cathy Adair
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"I knew I wanted to hire Peggy if I ever decided to sell my home. Selling time has come and Peggy is everything I thought she would be. Experienced, professional and kept me informed with every step of the selling process. Thank you Peggy for a fantastic experience!"
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Anton
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"Peggy was just spectacular! Her turn around time to respond to emails, text and everything else was so amazing. Really enjoyed working with her and would definitely recommend her to other buyers as well."
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Anne Vespry & Dar Blue
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"We loved working with Peggy Blair to sell our house. She explained everything thoroughly, was always ready to answer our many questions and was both warm and professional in all her dealings. The process could not have gone any better."
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Erin Scullion
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"Outstanding. Over and above in every way. Can't say enough good things about her. Highly recommended Peggy Blair to any and everyone. Truly one-of-a-kind."
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Sue and George Pike
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"Peggy is a terrific realtor. She's sold two properties for us within the last five years. Both were staged to perfection and both sold very quickly. She arranged bidding wars each time and managed the process with grace, skill and efficiency. We wholeheartedly recommend her."
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Isabella Garcia & Victor Ferreira
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"Our super THANKS to YOU Peggy B., that helped us throughout one of the most important purchase of our lives. This house is not just a place to live but a place where we will build memories and start our family. You made sure we could find our dream house & have it! It's absolutely more than we could imagine. Your work is impeccable, super professional, and you put our interest beyond any other matter."
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Dave & Kit
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"We love our new place! Peggy was extremely helpful throughout the process. It was our first home purchase which can be a bit overwhelming, but Peggy was there to answer any questions we had. She was thorough in her explanations and honest during home visits pointing out potential issues. Would 100% recommend her to friends and family. Thank you, Peggy!"
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Derek Brousseau
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"Throughout our house search Peggy has been reliable and very easy to communicate with. I valued her knowledge and opinion in each home we viewed. The small things matter most, even welcomed us into her home to finalize papers. Peggy found us a home that absolutely checked everything off our wish list - we couldn't be happier!"
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Laura DeLuca
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"Peggy has been by my side through purchasing my starter home to now my forever home. When my fiance and I decided to purchase our first home together, we had no doubt we'd ask Peggy to be our realtor. She took the time to help us figure out exactly what would suit our best needs and did she ever deliver! Looking forward to our house warming get together!"
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Ren West
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"I never thought I would own a home again, but Peggy and her many contacts made it possible on a limited budget. A beautiful home in a fantastic neighbourhood, with more amenities than I had hoped for!"
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For even more client testimonials, see Testimonials page, above!
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Category Archives: Decorating
One decorating trend worth following – encaustic tile!
Yesterday, I blogged about a few trends to avoid, but here’s a current trend I love: encaustic tile. These are ceramic tiles where the colours are embedded as layers rather than glazed or painted patterns, and they can have two … Continue reading →
Three current decorating trends to avoid!
I do a lot of renovations each year, helping clients get their homes ready for sale, so I am always seeing homes that are dated and homes that are timeless. Here are some of my thoughts on current trends that … Continue reading →
The beauty of good design ….#Glebe
I saw a new listing this past week on MLS that I absolutely loved. The property is in the Glebe and it’s listed by Andy and Paddy McCarthy of Royal LePage Team Realty (I work for Royal LePage Team as … Continue reading →
Decorating like the pros- Part 2!
My last post showed some of the furniture and lighting choices I’d make if I was decorating my clients’ new home to look like the model home they loved so much. Those were all inexpensive fixes — paint, drapes, lights … Continue reading →
Redoing a Kitchen – Before and After
My friend, Halifax realtor and actor, Thelma Farmer, is busy redoing a townhouse. I’ve shown you how she transformed the dining room; now look what she’s done with an eat-in kitchen! The tired old wallpaper in this room makes it dark … Continue reading →
Should you fix up your house before you sell?
We had a lively discussion at last week’s downsizing seminar about whether you should do the repairs to your house that are needed before you sell it, or leave them for the buyers. What about major repairs? the participants asked. Do we … Continue reading →
Will staging a house really help to sell it?
We had a really great seminar today at TD Emerald Plaza on downsizing. It was hosted by senior financial planner, Sylvia Manning who was kind enough to supply sliders and chocolate cookies for lunch. York Polk (a mortgage broker,)and I … Continue reading →
Preston Hardware
We have an amazing resource that I keep forgotting about until I need to pick up a draincleaner or something obscure and find myself at Preston Hardware in Little Italy. For those of who you have never been inside, it … Continue reading →
Staging a Bedroom Inexpensively!
When I’m staging a house for a seller, I want the bedrooms to look spectacular. That means finding great linens. But bedding is expensive, right? Not necessarily. I have found incredible bargains at some unlikely places. Superstore, for example, often … Continue reading →
Decorating on a Shoestring
Now a lot of people think that home decorating has to be expensive, but Dona Beauvais Gagne proves that wrong. Here’s a picture of her living room, decorated for winter on a shoe-string budget.(I can imagine this same room with … Continue reading →
Kiss and Sell 