KAWARTHA, HALIBURTON AND MUSKOKA COTTAGES FOR SALE AND REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

For Buyers       For Sellers

FEATURED LISTINGS

If you are planning to buy a waterfront property in the Kawarthas, Haliburton or Muskoka you have come to the right place!


We are an independent boutique brokerage specializing in waterfront properties across cottage country and differentiate ourselves from other brokerages along three key services as described below.

We have a firm belief in the power of data and use our robust and accurate in-house valuation model to evaluate waterfront properties that meet your search criteria to ensure they are reasonably priced.

When we meet with you at cottages that pass this initial screening process, we discuss in detail the pros and cons of the property, the lake and the broader area. If you decide to submit an offer, we provide sound and data-supported advice on an offer price, as well as guidance on appropriate conditions and other protections to include in an offer.

One element of our comprehensive data analysis process that we are happy to share is our price trends chart which tracks the average Sale Price-to-MPAC Assessed Value ratio of the most recent 30 waterfront cottage sales across cottage country. We update this chart frequently, so visit this page at any time to obtain a current snapshot of waterfront price trends.

We look forward to working with you!
David Donais
Broker of Record and Owner

NOT LIKE OTHER BROKERAGES

Explore our unique services below

SOUND ANALYTICS

There is great uncertainty over the future direction of waterfront prices now that the interest rate increase cycle has come to an end. It has therefore never been more important to underpin offer or list price decisions with objective and relevant analytics. In my previous career as a risk management executive at a major Canadian financial institution I was hard-wired to never provide an opinion that was not grounded in data, and I have kept that same mindset at our brokerage. I relentlessly (and joyously!) collect, analyze and extract relevant nuggets of information from sales data and, leavened with wisdom arising from our dominant market share of waterfront listings in the western Kawarthas, present this information to clients so that they can make informed offer or list price decisions.

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PERSONALIZED SERVICE

As we are a boutique-style brokerage you can expect premium service. We will never be pushy or subject you to a hard sell. When you call our brokerage I answer the phone. When you email us we respond promptly. You will always have only one point of contact throughout the buying or listing process. When we represent you in your purchase the relationship does not end on closing day – we can recommend tradespeople and provide advice on other issues. When you list with us we keep you updated on market activity until your property is sold. We own and operate our premium photography equipment and take great care in showcasing your property. We provide timely and credible responses to questions from buyers and their agents.

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WATERFRONT KNOWLEDGE

For cottage buyers there is nothing more important than having an agent who has expertise in waterfront properties. There is a minefield of risks to navigate including weeds, volatile water levels, septic systems, zoning bylaws and road access, that can severely compromise your investment. Our buyer agents have extensive knowledge of these issues, which are common across the Kawarthas, Haliburton and Muskoka, and can provide appropriate guidance. Have a look at the overviews I have provided for many of the lakes in our core region – you’ll be amazed at the variety! You can also review my annual updates of market value statistics and commentary for these lakes – up-to-the minute data is available upon request.

LAKE OVERVIEWS

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Working with Kim has been an amazing experience. Truly there is no one we would rather work with. Attentive, honest and knowledgeable doesn’t even scratch the surface, and the level of after-purchase care and advice Kim has given has been top tier. As fist time buyers Kim showed us what to look for, inspecting properties thoroughly on our behalf, whether it be foundation issues, fireplaces, plumbing, roofing, heating etc. Kim knows it all, and was able to provide solid, concise and honest analysis of every property we viewed. We are thrilled with our cottage, and the overall experience as first time buyers has been smooth and enjoyable. We would work with Kim again in a heartbeat and cannot recommend her services highly enough. She is always prompt with correspondence, always professional, always punctual, and is just a great person in general.


James and Mallorie ~ Baptiste Lake

We hired Kim to list our house for sale after a recommendation from a neighbour on our lake. Following an online video meeting with her (as we were out of the country at the time), we didn’t hesitate. Kim’s knowledge of the market for cottage properties is unsurpassed. The advice she provided every step of the way was spot on. Kim not only marketed our property to make sure it reached the right people, she ensured our home was cared for in our absence as if we were still there! If you’re looking for a real estate agent who is smart, reactive, communicative and truly cares about her clients, look no further than Kim Elrick from Kawartha Waterfront Realty Inc. Tell her Donna & Doug sent you!


Donna and Doug ~ Tamarack Lake

I highly recommend Kim as a Real Estate Agent. I have dealt with many over the years in buying and selling different places. One was even a friend. Kim stands out over all of them. I bought a cottage house last year and Kim was always available to answer any questions and if she didn’t know the answer would recommend numerous people that could help me. Even after I bought the place I have continued to use Kim as a resource for finding trades people and general information about the neighbourhood. Very happy with the service she provided and continues to help out when asked.


Rui F ~ Four Mile Lake