My goal is to make the process of buying, selling or owning a home efficient, enjoyable and rewarding for you. See what my clients have said about my real estate services....
"... We returned to you because our first experience was so positive! "
Once again, it has been a real pleasure to have worked with you regarding the selling of our home. This was our second time working with you and the reason we returned to you was the fact that our first experience was so positive. We knew we could rely on your experience and knowledge. Selling and buying this time was more complicated due to conditions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. However, you guided us through the process addressing our concerns and anxieties in a calm and patient manner. It was a great experience and we would not hesitate to recommend you. Thank you for everything!
Robert & Dale Mackey, Innisfil, ON
"Our home sold ... due to Linde's knowledge and instinct for the market."
My partner and I had two homes to sell this spring and Linde advised us wisely about the crazy market conditions early on. She recommended when to put each property on the market and what would be reasonable and accurate pricing to list at. Her skill in staging also made the process very helpful and brought great results. One home sold for almost asking price in three days and the other sold in one day for over the asking. I feel this was all due to her knowledge and instinct for the market. Thank you so much, Linde. I would definitely recommend you to anyone wanting to sell or buy!
Susan Baron & Craig Houston
Mount Albert & Sutton, ON
"You made the experience of buying and selling as enjoyable as possible."
Linde, we'd like to thank you for another job well done helping us sell our house and finding a new home. Getting our asking price and then some tells us you know your business! You have helped us in the past when the market was slow and now again, in the busy 2016 market. Both times we have been impressed by your competent, professional manner and your attention to detail.
You've listened to our concerns, and you've always been quick to respond to our calls or emails and answer our questions clearly and fully. In every case you've done your job with humour, kindness and efficiency and we are grateful .... You are a standout Realtor!
We highly recommend you as an agent and as a person. We never once got the impression that we were mere clients because you've also treated us as friends and made the experience of buying and selling as enjoyable as possible.
Sincerely and with gratitude,
Jonathan and Janet Kramer
Newmarket, ON
"I received multiple offers after only one day!"
I am very impressed with Linde's knowledge of the Aurora/Newmarket area. Over the years, Linde has been persistent, yet respectful, in her contact with me. Finally, when I was ready to make the move, Linde showed me homes that fit my criteria, and guided me through the process of making an offer with conditions that met my needs. She was always patient with my questions, providing me with detailed answers. She also handled the sale of my property in a manner that truly exemplifies professionalism! I received multiple offers after only one day! Linde guided me through all the aspects pre- and post-listing!
Thank you Linde!
Laurie Hodder
Aurora, ON
"Your kindness towards Mom's situation was very much appreciated ..."
Thanks again for all the hard work you put into Mom's home sale and subsequent purchase. You are the perfect combination of professionalism and compassion. Your experience shows through, either when you are negotiating a sale or searching for a new home. Your kindness towards Mom and her changing situation was very much appreciated by my entire family. We are very pleased that you were her realtor and will happily continue to use your services. We hope many other families will do so as well!
C. and P. Patterson
Newmarket, ON
"Linde has great insight into her clients' needs ..."
Linde Black is a "pearl" of an agent. Does that comparison reveal that I am a senior?
As a single senior, I would recommend her to my cohort but also to anyone searching for a superior agent. She will guide you through the process with great skill, professionalism and insight.
The best skill Linde possesses is the ability to really listen to her client -- and to articulate what the client cannot. I suspect this skill comes from years of experience with all kinds of buyers, but also because she is a good listener and knows how to find the best home suited to her client. This ability made me very comfortable dealing with Linde and helped me to see possibilities I had not considered. In the end, after much patience and perserverence, Linde found me a home where I know I will be happy.
Linde is a true professional: constantly in touch, reliable and thorough. Your needs are her main concern when she is with you. Applying her knowledge and expertise, she guides you through all aspects of the purchase.
Linde has great insight into the client's needs during the stressful process of making a big financial commitment. She is always positive and frequently humorous -- always an asset! Let's just say I knew it would be a good day when Linde finally helped me find a place to call "home".
Sheila Gick
Newmarket, ON
"I give all the credit to Linde Black ..."
Our condo went up for sale September 12, 2013 and we got an offer on September 21st. All papers were approved and signed, and the offer firmed up on October 17th. I give all the credit to Linde Black!
Linde is very professional, thorough and honest. She will walk you through the whole process in a way that you will understand, all the while ensuring that you feel comfortable and in good hands!
Frank & Elizabeth Smith
Newmarket, ON
"Our condo sold for 100% of asking ..."
Linde recently helped us with the sale of our condo, quickly and for 100% of the asking price! Linde was exceptionally professional and an easy-going realtor to work with. She provided us with all the resources and contacts needed to make the whole experience less stressful.
We were lucky to have Linde as our agent this second time around -- she sold our previous home a few years ago. Linde is a fantastic real estate agent!
Cindy & Mike Scanlon
Newmarket, ON
"It has been a pleasure dealing with Linde again!"
Christine and I want to thank you for the professionalism and experience applied to the sale of our home. It has been a pleasure dealing with you again! We believe it is your attention to detail and the firm, friendly attitude that helped ensure a prompt sale for us at a good price.
We will be in touch should we move again and will happily recommend you to anyone buying or selling their home.
Chris & Christine Dunn
Sharon, ON
"We were truly blessed ..."
My wife and I decided to sell our home, so we called the major realtors in the area. After meeting with the different sales representatives we decided to work with Linde Black simply because we felt she was the best. She took the time to inspect our home down to the smallest detail, she was honest in her evaluation of our home and she gave us an estimate of what our home would sell for based on the vast amount of information she collected.
She took several steps in explaining what we had to do as sellers in order to stage the home to make it attractive to potential buyers. Throughout the whole process of getting our home ready and during the selling period, Linde was only a phone call away to answer any questions my wife and I had.
We were truly blessed to have met such a caring and hard working real estate agent that sold our home within a week and made the process painless. My wife and I already know that for all future purchases and sales Linde Black will be representing us.
Fady and Huda Samaha
Newmarket, ON
"... a speedy sale ..."
It is our pleasure to recommend Linde Black as your sales representative in real estate.
During the selling process of our home, Linde provided professional, valuable and efficient service. She knows the real estate business well. Linde's experience, communication skills, her unique strategy and marketing approach were the main factors in the speedy sale of our home.
We are very appreciative of the effort she put forth.
Francis and Winnie
Newmarket, ON
"We had specific needs ..."
We just wanted to express our appreciation for the professional real estate service we received from Linde Black of Re/Max Realty in both the sale of our home and the purchase of another home in Newmarket.
We had specific needs for the next home we wanted to move to, and Linde was able to keep tabs on the marketplace and get us appointments very quickly on homes that came up that matched what we were looking for. At the same time, Linde had to continue to market our existing home and coordinate the sale and purchase in such a way that we wouldn't lose out on our next home or find ourselves stuck owning two homes!
Linde provided professional service at all times, kept us calm and focused during this hectic scenario and was successful in helping us make the transition as smoothly as possible.
We had a pleasant real estate experience with Linde and would certainly recommend her to friends and family and, if the time ever comes to make the move again, we won't hesitate in calling Linde Black to be our realtor again!
Tasos and Fay Simsiris
Newmarket, ON
"You were professional and compassionate."
Dear Linde!
Thank you so much for selling my home quickly and getting a fair price for it.
The past six months have been challenging for me, and I am happy I chose you as my realtor. You were very professional and compassionate. I appreciated all the showings and your constant feedback.
I will definitely call on you in the future to buy another home.
Thank you, you are an excellent realtor!
Lamanda Somchanh
Newmarket, ON
"Linde made promises and then delivered ..."
Trying to sell your home is easy when the market is booming, however, in these tough economic times it takes an agent who is experienced, patient, creative, knowledgeable and yet firm and diplomatic when times get tough. The commitment to a more long-term selling cycle is more typical and some agents shy away from this task. Linde Black from Re/Max personifies all these qualities and more. She truly was there to sell our home and proceeded to creatively making it happen with a CD virtual tour, open houses and group tours etc.
Her cheerful demeanor, calming patience and her ability to clarify issues when we got somewhat discouraged, made us confident that she would make the inevitable happen. She certainly did that when the crunch came, and she closed our home with all the terms carefully completed!
We were consistently contacted on the status of potential buyers visiting our home, on where our home was being advertised and marketed, and she provided personal service whenever necessary.
Linde made promises and then delivered, and she was a joy to deal with during this difficult economic time. We certainly appreciated Linde's personalized and consistent approach to selling our home.
Thanks again for a job well done and making our dream happen!
Holly and Mark Whitely
Newmarket, ON
"...we could not have asked for a better realtor."
Linde Black is an excellent realtor who does her job very well.
Due to her professionalism and understanding of the market, our home was sold in three days and we had multiple offers! Linde also has a calm and confident demeanor which is wonderful because that kept us calm and focused.
Through the entire selling and buying process of our homes, we could not have asked for a better realtor. We will certainly be calling her again when we need an agent for our next move.
Darlene and Mike Rennie
Newmarket, ON
"We sold our house for 99% of the asking price ..."
Dear Linde:
We would like to thank you for handling the selling of our house so well. It was a long journey in the middle of the worst global economic crisis of our lifetime, but still we were very satisfied at the end. We've always felt that we had in you a high caliber professional on our side.
Having finished this process with two offers bidding for our house was an incredible feeling. Your advice to not stop showing the house until the deal was firm even after we had the first offer, was invaluable. We ended up receiving a second and better offer! We sold our house for 99% of the asking price and this was only because you were there to guide us.
Thank you and kindest regards,
Edson and Ana Fariello
Newmarket, ON
"We were very impressed by the services offered ..."
When my wife and I decided to sell our home in Newmarket, we interviewed agents from the major real estate agencies in the area such as Royal Lepage, Sutton Group and Re/Max.
After we met with all the agents, we decided to select Linde Black from Re/Max as our realtor as we felt she possessed the best credentials in the business and would provide us with the level of service to meet our goal of selling our home in a short period of time. As we had purchased another home out of the area with a fixed closing date, it was imperative that our realtor be able to assess our home and be able to understand the market and the marketing process that would best achieve a quick sale.
Linde began by carefully inspecting all the features of our home and was very honest in her evaluation and opinion (both negative and positive) which helped us tremendously in listing our home at the correct market value. We felt that Linde's understanding of the different market cycles she had experienced in her lengthy career would assist us in properly positioning the marketing of our home in the challenging economic environment we face today.
Linde also took the time to explain every step of the process, as this was the first time we were simultaneously selling and buying a home. Linde was always available to answer our questions, both when we called her office and when we negotiated our offer.
We were very impressed by the services that Linde Black provided our family and have decided that, should we sell and buy again, we will be calling Linde to represent our interests.
Pankaj Jain and Purnima Jain
Newmarket, ON
"Your advice ... paid off handsomely."
Dear Linde:
Jeff and I would like to sincerely thank you for your professional service and guidance with regards to the selling of our current home in Ajax, and the purchase of our new home in Newmarket.
From the very beginning, we felt you really took the time to explain all aspects of the listing, selling and buying process and we really admired your dedication and commitment to us. Your advice in matters of staging and improvements paid off handsomely. Not only did the house sell within 2 days, but we received 98% of our asking price. We also appreciated your patience, understanding and readiness to accommodate all our requests when it came to viewing and purchasing our new home.
We don't plan to move again anytime soon, but when we do, we won't hesitate to call you, Linde. We will also highly recommend you to anyone we know who is buying or selling a home.
Thanks again for your professionalism and dedication.
John Vieira and Jeff Davis
Ajax, ON
"Linde was continuously at the ready ..."
When I began my search for my new home in Newmarket in late July 2009, I met Linde Black. Throughout our quest, Linde showed a thorough knowledge of real estate protocol and presented that knowledge in a completely professional manner. The process began with a telephone call during which Linde Black established my needs: choice of area, type of residence and price range. This knowledge was evidenced during several excursions which involved four to six viewings, each of which had required appointments and confirmations. To ensure our time was effectively spent, the excursions required an itinerary which was well planned and all the appointments were attended without mishap.
Additionally, my new home was being sold by three people who, during the selling period were spread over central Canada, making the process of signing and acknowledging waivers complicated. Since I was also selling my Toronto home to people from the West Coast, the meeting of sales dates, closing dates and other miscellaneous dates was incredibly complicated. Ms. Black was continuously at the ready with all necessary paperwork throughout that week-and-a-half. Without Ms. Black's attention to detail and being constantly available, my purchase, in all likelihood, would not have been successful.
Also, what made the whole process bearable was Linde Black's sense of humour and fun.
Thank you, Linde, for making an emotionally-charged experience run as smoothly as possible. Good luck in your future endeavors!
L.T.
Newmarket, ON
"In our opinion, Linde is the perfect agent."
This past spring/summer of 2009, my house-mate and I were looking to buy a house (within a limited price range) with a separate semi-completed basement apartment for myself, that we could finish on our own.
Linde Black was our agent.
Although Linde showed us some houses that came close, there were always obstacles: bidding wars which were lost; or main and upper floors that were very acceptable, but basements that needed too much work or were bleak, dungeon-like and depressing.
At about the 10th house visit, I didn't really see much hope and I was getting quite despondent. I also thought we were becoming terrible clients, and I told Linde so.
She looked at me, smiled and said: "Don't worry! We'll find you a house!"
Even though the whole exercise of house-hunting was extremely stressful, Linde stayed calm and diplomatic, maintained a cool professional attitude, gently stuck to the issues, made all the necessary arrangements, contacts, etc., was always on time for our house visits, and prepared to answer any questions. Those she could not answer were promptly answered the next day! She certainly did her homework!
Did she finally find us a house? Yes! (A nice two-storey in a quiet neighbourhood, a few minutes north of Newmarket.)
In our price range? Yes!
Was the basement suitable? Absolutely! No need to finish anything (full kitchen and two bathrooms). More than I needed.
House hunting is no walk in the park! Linde's up-to-the-minute knowledge of the market and understanding of our personal needs steered us in the right direction so as not to waste our time and energy.
In our opinion, Linde was (and is) the perfect agent -- very professional with the necessary good sense of humour needed in times of house-hunting stress.
We recommend her highly!
Alex Eftimoff
Newmarket, ON
" ... a true sales professional ... "
Dear Linde:
I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for the great job you did in helping us to sell our old house and buy a new one this past spring (2009).
I truly appreciate your expertise and patience throughout this process. You are a true sales professional -- we will definitely be using you for our real estate needs in the future.
Mike Tamburro
Newmarket, ON
" ... Linde was able to offer ideas that were different ..."
I had my home up for sale a year ago without success, and was anxious to have a positive outcome this time.
When the time came to go back onto the market this year, I decided to interview several agents. Right away, Linde Black was able to offer marketing and advertising ideas that were different, and to go the extra mile to ensure those ideas would be successfully applied to the sale of my home.
The staging of my home, the virtual tour and her website all worked together in getting the buyer for my home from the Toronto area.... in under a week! Not only that, we had multiple offers and my home sold for over the asking price!
Linde's professional attitude, her strong knowledge of the market and her understanding of what techniques are needed to attract buyers all played a role in getting my home sold this time.
Linde Black has my full recommendation for anyone wishing to sell their home!
Many thanks,
Khoi Nguyen
Newmarket, ON
"Linde worked beyond the call of duty to get the job done."
When I put my home up for sale last year, I hired a realtor who I sourced from the local newspaper. After three months on the market without an offer, I began to have my doubts about my agent, especially since other homes in my neighbourhood had been selling. I felt that the marketing was not drawing possible buyers to my home. That is when I decided to contact Linde Black, as I had seen several of her "sold" signs in the area.
On our first interview, I was assured by her that the necessary steps would be taken to achieve the goal of a "sold" sign on my home too. I was glad to hear that since selling a home in the first place is a stressful situation at the best of times... imagine what it's like to try it all over again, after three months with a previous agent!
Linde's professional (and at times humourous) attitude kept me upbeat and focused on our mutual goal -- to first, sell my home, and secondly, help me find the home I wanted to move into.
I think Linde worked above and beyond the call of duty to get the job done.
Thanks again for all your help!
J. Dykeman
Newmarket, ON
...Linde's understanding of market cycles benefits her clients..."
This letter is to thank Linde Black for handling the selling of my house extremely well, considering that November and December are normally not the best months for real estate. Her expertise and knowledge of the market cycles made the process speedy and successful. My home sold in two days at 99.5% of the asking price. WOW! Linde's notion of a welcoming home with heightened investment value translates into a win-win for the buyer and seller.
From prior experience, I knew that Linde was good. Back in 2004 she sold my townhouse in one day for 99.5% of the asking price and facilitated the purchase of the house I just sold.
Knowing my circumstances with zero room for error on the sale of my home, I met with a couple of highly recommended agents and asked the same questions, evaluated their responses and compared their credentials before making my decision. Linde demonstrated her passion for the work that she does and shows how she has fine-tuned her abilities to give her clients the best results.
Linde's understanding of different market cycles, which she has experienced in her extensive career benefits her clients in properly positioning the promotion of the property. Also, this time around, I was very impressed with her new marketing tools using the Internet for virtual tours thereby giving an edge to buyers with limited time to shop for a home.
In closing I wish to say "thank you" Linde Black! I am truly impressed with the high calibre of services that you provided for me and my family!
Olinda Gonzalez
Newmarket, ON
"... I wanted an experienced agent..."
Dear Linde:
I wanted to write this letter to thank you for selling my home.
When I decided to sell my house I knew I wanted an experienced agent, someone who was professional, focused and had the years of experience to get the job completed. I found that with you!
I am very impressed with your thoroughness and professionalism! Having my own business gives me the understanding of how important it is to work with professional people who know how to get the job done. I know that people look for these qualities and they are not easily found. I discovered I could rely on you for that in the sale of my home. Thank you so much for all your attention to my sale and your patience in getting the job done.
Michelle Major
Foxglove Design
Oro Station, ON
"...Our transactions were quick, hassle-free and profitable!"
We are pleased to recommend Linde Black as a real estate agent who will meet your expectations!
Over the last several years, she has successfully guided us through five real estate transactions -- two purchases and three sales, all conducted with a knowledgeable and professional manner. Her understanding of the market and her dedication to delivering efficient and personalized service have made all our transactions quick, hassle-free and profitable!
Thanks again, Linde.
Drew and Frances Coburn
Newmarket, ON
" ... Linde patiently helped us find our dream home!"
The service and attention we received from Linde Black was exceptional! We simply could not have asked for a better Realtor. Not only did she help us sell our home, she patiently helped us find and buy our dream home. Linde is a true professional – she is knowledgeable, experienced and has the negotiation skills which are critical to buying or selling a home.
During the selling process, Linde was always quick to respond and helped us navigate our way through offers, ultimately securing the best offer for our house.
When searching for our new home, I must admit we had many requirements which for another realtor may have been challenging to meet - location, price, size of home, proximity to transportation, schools. Linde took the time to understand our needs and patiently helped us identify the right home for our family.
Linde’s experience, sincerity and skills helped us to get the best offer for our previous home and the best purchase price for our new home. Regardless of whether you are selling or buying, we would highly recommend Linde Black.
Shaila Karim and Imtiaz Ahmed
Newmarket, ON
" ... Linde Black is my family's choice ..."
In the past 11 years, my family have sold two and purchased four dwellings with Linde Black as the real estate agent. Our satisfaction with all six transactions is 100%. I believe it is clear that Linde Black is my family’s only choice for handling real estate transactions in Linde’s coverage area.
I fully concur with others who described Linde with such comments as: “thorough knowledge of real estate protocol”, “professional manner”, “professional service”, “attention to detail”, “honest with her evaluation”, “caring and hard-working agent”, “valuable and efficient service”, “cheerful demeanor”, “calming patience”, “took the time to explain all aspects of the listing, selling, and buying process”, “certainly did her homework”. What all these comments reflect is Linde’s sincerity and professionalism in working in her customer’s best interest ahead of her own.
My latest transaction was a purchase. I knew what I wanted and I wanted to move quickly to make sure I would not lose out on the opportunity. It took just 26 hours from the time I considered the viability of the opportunity to the acceptance of the offer, including confirming financial arrangements with my banker. Linde was flexible and professional enough to facilitate this whirlwind and make it happen smoothly. When a family member referred to this sale as a “gimme” for her, they did not understand the work that Linde did behind the scenes that made it appear “easy”. And that is what Linde does. She makes her job look “easy”.
Some other characteristics that particularly impress me about Linde:
She encourages and lets you make your own decision. She acts as a facilitator and advisor in all aspects of the transaction, providing you with accurate information and the guidance you need to make your own decision;
Her promptness and diligence in getting requested information she does not have immediately on hand;
Her ability to determine and understand your criteria in order to not waste your time with irrelevant non-qualifiers;
She helps reduce the stress involved in such a life-altering transaction.
Thank you Linde for helping to make our buying and selling transactions “enjoyable”.
Wayne and Evelyn Grimble
Newmarket, ON
"... Linde was recommended to us by friends and neighbours ..."
This is just a note to thank Linde Black for her tremendous support in helping us to sell our home and buy another one.
While we were not first-time buyers, it was the first time we had sold a home. Also, it was the first time we purchased a resale home, so it was important that we choose the right realtor for the job. Fortunately, Linde was recommended to us by friends and neighbours who had used Linde's services in the past and who strongly endorsed her.
With Linde's help, we were able to sell our home within a week of listing our property. This was important to us since we have very young children and active lives! While we got our home sold quickly, we also agreed to a fast closing -- so we had to focus on finding another home in a short period of time. Linde was able to keep us looking at new inventory on a daily basis that matched our needs and wants, and within a few weeks we found our home, with time to spare!
During the entire time of selling and buying, Linde demonstrated the kind of calm, focused professionalism that comes with years of successful experience. One day we will be selling and buying again, and will be calling Linde for the job. In the meantime we recommend her to anyone we know who is looking for a great real estate agent!
Izak and Sheila Westgate
Newmarket, ON
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