The Century21 Advantage

Today, our world is a global village. For home sellers, that means that your next buyer could be anyone from around the corner to around the world, and for those looking to buy outside of their local area, the Internet is your key. With over 100,000 brokers and sales associates in over 30 countries and territories, Century 21 Real Estate Corporation is part of the largest real estate referral network in the world - connecting potential buyers and sellers and real estate professionals around the globe!*

In addition to corporate strengths, Ron himself is aggressively marketing properties across the globe through various internet resources including his own two web sites. Additionally, his association with the Real Estate Book provides Island wide coverage in a quality magazine format but also distributes his properties to BobVilla.com, LivingChoice.com, Earthlink.com, and multiple other well established real estate web sites. Ron has traveled to Toronto, Las Vegas, and China to meet with prospective buyers and promote his Island and his clients' properties.

Email Campaigns, Direct Marketing Techniques, as well as realtor handshaking are but a few additional tools that he uses to find you the right property or market your listing.

It does not end with these methods. Always innovative and opened to new venues, Ron continues to experiment with new cutting edge methods and refine their usefulness to his real estate efforts.

When homebuyers and sellers think about real estate, they think of the CENTURY 21 brand. In fact, according to a national survey*, the CENTURY 21 Brand was the most recognized name in real estate by a wide margin. Put the power of this international brand name to work in your local market to help sell your home faster for the best price possible, or help you find the next place you'll call "home sweet home."

Award-winning Ads

CENTURY 21 Advertising is an effective combination of television, print, and radio spots, bringing the CENTURY 21 message to millions of consumers worldwide.
Television

Thousands of commercials from the award-winning "Real Estate for the Real World" advertising campaign air on network and cable television each year. Radio

CENTURY 21 radio ads are heard on both syndicated national and local radio programs.
Print

Ad placements in various publications including The Wall Street Journal, This Old House and TIME (Business Edition) reach a wide spectrum of potential home buyers and sellers.

Powerful Relationships

Involvement in sponsorships and promotions help create excitement about the CENTURY 21 brand name and generate attention from potential buyers and sellers. In summary, Ron has all of the required tools and ability to service your hunt for PEI real estate or market your PEI property locally as well as to the world!

Contact Ron today for more information on the Century21 Advantage! Direct: (902) 888-7238 Email: ron@century21pei.com Toll-Free: 1-888-436-2121

Real Estate on PEI

• Some of the warmest waters north of Florida.
• Accessible by bridge, boat or plane.
• 32 Golf courses within 2-3 hr drive.
• Some of the most picturesque, affordable water frontage left on the eastern seaboard.
• Great Seafood in a wide variety of restaurants.
• Once you visit us, we guarantee you'll be back!

Island Life

Western PEI

Western PEI has become synonymous with red sea cliffs. One of the best kept Island secret about western PEI is quickly becoming common knowledge amongst people from "Away". This is prime cottage country! While names like Cascumpec, Tignish & Miminegash are guaranteed to give your tongue a workout, the region provides some of the best unspoiled beaches and scenery for your enjoyment. Rich in water sports, golfing opportunities, and with nature walks, and cycling tours at your beck & call your body won't lay idle either. Unless, you want it to of course. Western PEI is also the land of the Acadian & Mi'Kmaq cultures. The year 2004 marked the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the French in Canada. Lennox Island is the perfect location to discover Mi'kmaq culture. Visit the Mi'kmaq Centre or the Lennox Island Aboriginal Ecotourism Complex who offer kayak nature tours, jet boat excursions and deep-sea fishing, as well as a café featuring traditional food and a youth hostel. Mi'kmaq legends have been interpreted in fine earthenware figurines, and other native arts and crafts and are available for sale.

Summerside

Summerside anchors Western PEI to Central PEI. There's always something fun to do for everyone in the family in Summerside. Whether you're strolling through charming historic neighbourhoods, catching a show at the beautiful Wyatt Center, or enjoying any number of year-round sports and recreation events.

Central PEI

Central PEI is the land which tourist have become familiar and have fallen in love with, returning every year to re-new the romance. This is the land of Anne of Green Gables, of Lobster Suppers, the Confederation Bridge and of course Cavendish Beach. Beautiful rolling hills give way to breath taking seascapes. In this part of the world it is not an uncommon sight to behold golden wheat fields accentuated by red earth nestled gently beside lots of green grass surrounded in pure blue waters. Is it any wonder they've fallen in love!

Charlottetown

The Island's Queen City. Anchoring the eastern part of Prince Edward Island, she has given birth to our nation, inspired our dreams, nurtured our lives. She is the center of Island culture, knowledge and leadership. Jewels in her crown include: Founders Hall - Take a step back in time & the Confederation Centre - Catch a Performance.

Eastern PEI

This mostly rural area of Prince Edward Island is not without its charms and attraction. Here you will find sandy beaches, lighthouses open for touring, and ecotourism. The eastern tip abounds with rare habitats, undiscovered places, and trails. Of special note is Greenwich National Park located down the peninsula from St Peters. The unique Parabolic dunes systems of Greenwich National park and the numerous other ecological attributes on the Greenwich peninsula draw one hundred thousand tourists to the Park each year.

Facts about PEI

Prince Edward Island is located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence on Canada's east coast. PEI is separated from mainland Canada, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, by the Northumberland Strait. The Island is 140 mi (224 km) long and from 4-40 mi (6-64 km) wide. Total area is 2,184 sq. mi (5,660 square kilometres.) No place in the province is more than 10 mi (16 km) from the sea. The highest point of land is located at Springton in Queens County (152 meters or 466 feet above sea level).

There are three counties, Prince, Queens and Kings.

The Island is formed from sedimentary bed rock of soft, red sandstone which produces the rich, red soil. The redness of the soil is due to the high iron-oxide (rust) content.

PEI is in the Atlantic Time (AST) zone.

Population:

• Estimated at 138,866, for the year 2001 Census.
• Approximately 56% of the population is rural.
• Majority of the population is of British ancestry.
• Approximately 11% of the population speak French.

Spring is comfortable with late May and early June temperatures ranging from 8 to 22 degree C (46 to 71 degrees F). Summer is hot, but rarely humid with daytime temperatures in the 20sC (70sF) and can go as high as 32C (90F). Autumn is clear and bright with September afternoons quite warm ranging from 8 to 22C (46 to 71F) and evenings cool. Winter is crisp with temperatures ranging from -3 to -11C (11 to 26F).

Island Heritage:

The primary language spoken is English. Many early settlers to PEI were of Scottish and Irish lineage. The Ship to Shore and Sunsets and Seascapes regions have a strong representation of Acadian French culture. This blends in very well with the Celtic traditions that are thriving on the Island. Bagpipes, fiddles and step dancing are popular with all age groups.

Size:

• The Island is 140 miles long and from 4-40 miles wide.
• From North Cape to East Point is 171 miles (3 hours, 45 minutes)
• Borden-Carleton to Charlottetown 35 miles (45 minutes)
• Borden-Carleton to Summerside 18 miles (20 minutes)

For Buyers

• Global Referral Network
• CENTURY 21 Buyer Service Pledge
• CENTURY 21 Internet Marketing Programs

Do you know what needs to be done after the deal is closed? Once your offer has been accepted the work has just begun. Future steps include arranging for monthly mortgage payments and property taxes, finding the right insurance coverage, transferring your utilities and arranging for your move.

Avoid any surprises by having Ron Barrett, a CENTURY 21 real estate professional guide you through the necessary steps. Rely on his expert advice to keep you informed and prepared.

It's just one more way that a CENTURY 21 real estate professional takes the anxiety out of buying a home.

Buying PEI Real Estate

Start by creating a prioritized list of features you want in your next home and the reasons why. Use it as your search guide, but remember that depending on your funding, you will probably need to make some compromises. In addition, talk to your real estate professional about where you want to live. Location is a huge part of any move. Ron will help you narrow down your choices by initiating you to market trends and local information like neighbourhood statistics and community links.

Step 2: Figuring Out What You Can Afford

Now that you know what you want, it's time to see what you can afford. You can start by crunching the numbers yourself using our selection of calculators available on the "Finance" tab.

When you're ready to move to the next step, you can get pre-approved for a mortgage. This process can often be performed in under an hour and it accomplishes two important goals. First, it will tell you how much house you can afford and what your monthly payments would be. Second, it tells the seller that you can afford to buy their home.

By definition, a pre-approved buyer has an approved mortgage subject to an appraisal of the property. Many times a buyer can use this pre-approved status as leverage during the negotiation process.

Step 3: Shopping For Homes

Once you know what community you'd like to live in and have an idea of how much house you can afford, its time to start checking out actual properties. Beginning this search online can help save you time since it can help you target homes that meet your search criteria. Why not join myC21 and download our "real estate messenger" as well as having a page designed especially for you showing homes and properties that meet your needs

Next, begin visiting homes in person. Ask your local real estate professional to arrange visits and attend open houses that are in your target area and price range. When comparing homes, make sure to look at all aspects of the property. Is the property tax approximately the same? Are both the houses renovated? Do they both have the same amount of bedrooms and bathrooms? Are both houses located on the same or similar streets? Does either house have any encumbrances?

Step 4: Making An Offer

Once you find the home you want, you need to make an offer for the house. Typically this is a very difficult and trying time since both parties have totally different goals. In most cases it is better to have a third party, such as a real estate professional, negotiate the offer. If you have any personal interaction with the homeowner, don't give out any information about your move, your current housing status, financial status or your feelings about their property - positive or negative. This could hurt you in future negotiations.

Step 5: Inspection & Insurance

After your offer is accepted you will need to set up, coordinate and interpret various inspections, including insect, radon, building quality, oil tank, title, etc. You will also need to arrange for homeowners insurance and finalize the mortgage.

This is a major step in the buying process and there are many potential problems that can be discovered during this period. These include a leaky roof, radon gas, termite damage, a foundation problem, and wall cracks, to name a few. These problems happen all the time. The difference between closing on your dream home and starting the process all over again is what occurs during the negotiations between you and the seller. Ron Barrett, your CENTURY 21 Real Estate Professional, can help make these discussions go more smoothly. You will also have the option of a "walk through" before the closing. This is your last chance to make sure that all of the items that you have agreed upon were completed to your satisfaction.

Step 6: The Final Closing

Before you arrive at the closing, make sure all the necessary paper work and deposits have been completed. If the mortgage, title work, homeowners insurance and other items necessary under local and state laws are not completed and brought to the closing table, the closing may not happen on time - depending on what the contract says, this could result in further action including financial penalties and even the loss of your rights to the home.

Once you close, it's official - you own the house! But there might be a few things you want to do before you lay out the welcome mat. These include arranging for an alarm system, turning on the electricity, subscribing to the local paper, cleaning or replacing the carpet, arranging for lawn services, etc. This could also be a good time to make some needed renovations.

Be sure to ask Ron for guidance and information about many money-saving offers available to CENTURY 21 customers.

CENTURY 21 real estate professionals are dedicated to making the process of buying your home as easy as possible. Below you will find the 21 pledge points offered in support of helping you.

• Dedicate myself to making the process of buying your next home as easy and as successful as possible.
• Respect you, your needs and be honest and forthright.
• Hold your best interests in the highest regard throughout the process.
• Value and respect your time, being as efficient and effective as possible.
• Understand your needs and respond quickly.
• Consult with you to determine your particular real estate wants and needs.
• Use my base of experience, knowledge, tools and the most up-to-date training to best serve you.
• Explain each step of the process and act as a guide to help you make most informed decisions.
• Disclose material facts known about the property and respond to questions concerning the property.
• Help determine your purchasing power, while explaining alternative methods of purchasing and/or financing.
• Provide an action plan for locating the right property, at the right price and terms, in an acceptable time frame.
• To the best of my ability, continuously show you new properties that fit your needs.
• Provide a Customized Home Search Plan for locating the right property for you, only showing you properties that will best meet your needs and in accordance with Fair Housing regulations and ethical real estate practices.
• Use the most comprehensive database of listings in the area, to help you find the home that best meets your needs, whether that be the Multiple Listing Service and/or other methods.
• Provide the resources of Century21.com that offers thousands of listings, allowing you to easily review homes that are right for you, access in-depth information on neighbourhoods, and additional information.*
• Use my knowledge and expertise to promote the most valuable purchase on your behalf. I will assist you in evaluating the market value of properties that are of interest to you and help you obtain the most advantageous price and terms.
• Provide access to financing that meets your needs, at the lowest possible rates available to you.
• Advise and assist you in completing your purchase agreement, and present your offer with integrity in a light most favourable to your needs.
• Upon acceptance of an offer by you, pre-settlement (escrow) activities throughout the closing process will be monitored as permitted by law or local practice.
• Offer to provide you with information regarding other professionals (e.g. attorneys, accountants, inspectors, contractors) that may assist you during and after your move.
• Utilize the CENTURY 21 System of thousands of offices to provide you with the name of an office in the area of your new home, to assist you further.

Non Resident purchases on PEI

For Sellers

• Global Referral Network
• CENTURY 21 National Advertising
• CENTURY 21 Internet Marketing Programs
• CENTURY 21 Seller Service Pledge
• Several Web Sites to serve you
• TV Ad's for Sellers
• 3 Island Locations
• Discount Moving
• Cleaning Discounts
• RCI Resort Vacations

What can you do to prepare your house for showing? What small steps can be taken to increase your chances for a quick sale? Efforts to improve the appearance of your house can contribute greatly to its marketing success. Small efforts such as replacing defective light bulbs; repainting damaged trim areas around doors and windows; cleaning the carpets; and adding finishing touches such as fresh flowers can make all the difference.

Selling PEI Real Estate

Create a marketing plan for your home that will help distinguish it in your local marketplace and attract buyers to your property. This may include advertising in the newspaper, posting your listing on the Internet, holding an open house and more. Ron will use the CENTURY 21 Customized Marketing System to create a personalized selling program for clients. Its purpose is to sell a home at the best price possible in the shortest amount of time.

Step 2: Setting the Price

A key part of the marketing plan is setting the list price. If a home is priced to low, it may cost you money. If a home is priced too high, potential buyers may be scared away. To determine the best asking price Ron will review with you the cost of recently sold homes, evaluate the competition and study marketplace trends. Ron will use this information to help you reach the right asking price. It is also helpful to discuss other terms and conditions, such as timing and items that can be included with the sale of the home. Both of these can make your home more attractive to potential buyers.

Step 3: Showtime

Now it's time to get your home ready for the spotlight. Start with a good cleaning, then eliminate any clutter, add a fresh coat of paint and tidy up the yard. Ron will be happy to help you determine those jobs that will be most beneficial to the early sale of your home.

Step 4: Protecting Yourself

In some cases, a home sale can also be an invitation for danger. Here are some things you can do to make the process safer.

• Ask for identification
• Ask for pre-approval letters
• Lock up and hide collectibles and valuables.
• Remember "For Sale" signs bring in buyers. Do not allow your children to open doors to strangers.
• If you have pets, make sure they are controlled
• Remove any dangerous items.
• Talk to Ron about additional safety tips to help protect you and your family.

A buyer has made an offer - now it is time to negotiate. Rely on Ron to guide you through this process. He will help you arrive at an acceptable price, terms and conditions. Once you have accepted an offer, help keep the deal together by meeting deadlines and criteria, including home inspections, appropriate buyer visits, scheduled deposits and other steps. In fact, during this period there may be a re-negotiation of the accepted offer price depending on the outcomes of these visits. As the closing nears, you may also need to perform repairs or do additional work to the house as agreed upon in your contract. In addition, you will need to have the house "broom clean" prior to the closing so that the buyer can complete a final walk through. When you finally arrive at the closing table, come prepared with the appropriate certificates and approvals. Once the money has exchanged hands and all the papers signed it's time to hand over the keys and concentrate on your next big project - getting YOUR new home in order.

CENTURY 21 real estate professionals are dedicated to making the process of selling your home as easy as possible. Below you will find the 21 pledge points offered in support of helping you.

1. Dedicate myself to making the process of selling your home as easy and as successful as possible.
2. Respect you, your needs and be honest and forthright.
3. Hold your best interests in the highest regard throughout the process.
4. Value and respect your time, being as efficient and effective as possible.
5. Understand your needs and respond quickly.
6. Use my base of experience, knowledge, tools and the most up-to-date training to best serve you.
7. Provide regular progress reports throughout the process and discuss with you comments received about your property.
8. Explain each step of the process and act as a guide to help you make the most informed decisions.
9. Make recommendations to enhance the marketability of your property.
10. Use a written Competitive Market Analysis and local market information to help you set the right listing price to sell your home and get the value you deserve.
11. Review various financing alternatives and assist you in determining those which best enhance the saleability of your home.
12. Develop, present and agree upon a Customized Marketing Plan that will detail specific promotional efforts to help best market your property.
13. Place the internationally recognized CENTURY 21 yard sign on your property, with your permission and subject to local ordinances.
14. Provide worldwide exposure for your property on the Internet, including posting your property on Century21.com, a site which receives millions of visitors each month.*
15. Explain local real estate procedures and regulations.
16. Show your property to pre-qualified buyers.
17. Utilize the CENTURY 21 System of thousands of offices to expose your property to potential buyers referred to my office.
18. Utilize the vast and powerful resources of the CENTURY 21 System to get you the results you deserve, including leveraging a Network of 6,500 offices and 104,000 agents worldwide.
19. Submit to you all written offers, assist with negotiations, and provide an estimate of your net sales proceeds, so you understand all implications prior to any acceptance.
20. Upon acceptance of an offer to you, pre-settlement (escrow) activities throughout the closing process will be monitored as permitted by law or local practice.
21. Assist you in finding your next home, or offer to refer you to another office in another location.

Financing your PEI Real Estate Purchase

Ron Barrett and Century21 Northumberland Realty are pleased to be able to help you secure financing for your next PEI home purchase. Be sure to talk to Ron about financing through Centum Financial Services. With an office in-house, our mortgage advisor Tricia Keene will be on the spot to give you help and advice regarding securing a mortgage as well as great rates and service. Try the Centum Financial calulators below to determine your current financial strength.

Centum Mortgage Calculators

Ron's Best Buys in PEI Real Estate

These properties are choosen to show the great value for money they represent in the PEI real estate market. Click on the link below to see all these homes and properties that represent PEI's finest real estate investments. If you see a property that interests you please contact me to arrange a viewing as these should not last!

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