Laughter IS the Best Medicine...

A throw back to my days in the beer industry...Thanks to Tony King for this laugh today!

Taking Care of Your Home

In the hands of an

EXperienced Real Estate Facilitator (that's me!),

you can expect a focus on:

1. Bridging the Communication Gap - Can't stand to be in the same room with eachother, let alone sit and have a civilized conversation about the options with your home? Let my non-judgemental and unbiased experience put your mind to rest. I'm not there to choose sides...Just to facilitate co-operation and find a win-win solution for your family.

2. EXtra Knowledge About Family Law - Wondering what your legal rights are with your home? I can answer those questions with straight forward terminology. No uppity legal jargon...just common sense.

3. Creative Options With Your Home - You have many options when you decide to separate or divorce. Selling your home does not need to be one of them. I can provide you with individual solutions and advise you on what may work best for your specific situation. Need a short term rental? I can help with that, too.

4. Out-Of-The-Box Financing Options - Starting over from scratch without decent credit? There are solutions for you, designed specifically for people coming out of a separation or divorce. Need to refinance? Asset swap? Let me introduce you to the top Mortgage professionals who will take care of your specific needs.

5. Reduce the Stress and Eliminate the Shame - Chances are, you're feeling like scum right now. You may feel alone, misunderstood, vulnerable, pissed off beyond all comprehension, vengeful, inside out, ashamed, and embarrassed. It may feel like everyone is looking at you differently, talking behind your back...whispering, gossiping, insinuating... Sucks, huh? That doesn't need to be the case AT ALL. You are in a position that is NO DIFFERENT from at least 30% of the population.

It is all about your mind set and the mind set of those around you. If you want to feel and be stronger, surround yourself with people who see you that way...people (like me!) who specialize in understanding grief and in respecting it for what it is. My role, as a Real Estate Facilitator, is to be strong with you and for you...to eliminate the negative stigma that comes with the sale of a home due to divorce. In the wrong hands, your home becomes a distress sale. Un-savvy sales representatives are quick to give away motivation and, in turn, get you less money. Less money often means more stress.

The Bottom Line:

Proper Marketing of Your Home

+ Special Understanding of Your Specific Situation

= More Money and Less Stress for You and Your Family

How I Can Help YOU?

As I'm sitting at my desk, enjoying my first cup of coffee after my best attempt at a work out, I continue to ponder. At my office, we are very fortunate to have a 1200 sqft gym available to us, and I try to get myself in there as often as time permits. As I cursed through the first 25 minutes on the elliptical, my mind wandered as to my responsibilities and genuine intention for Generation EX.

In between sips, I glance over to the wall beside me. There, hanging at eye level, is a mirror surrounded by the painted words, "You are just perfect." To some, that may seem vain, to others, it may seem humourous. To me, it serves as a constant reminder that there's nobody else on this planet that does a better job at being me. So, yeah, I guess if you think about it, I'm pretty darned perfect at being me. Somebody else could try to be me, but I don't know if they'd succeed with the proper blend of personal life experience, practical University education, or professional Real Estate standards or training. That's what makes us all different...all with something UNIQUE to offer.

When I speak to my EX-pertise, I speak from my personal experience with the heart wrenching realities of separation and divorce. As individuals, we are given the privilege (or more often, the curse) of being intensely aware of what it is that makes us who we are or qualifies us to do or be anything. I do not claim to be an expert in anyone's life but my own, but I genuinely believe that my accumulated blend of experience...personal, practical and professional...is a valuable service for others who are facing a separation or divorce and require some no-nonsense help with their Real Estate needs.

I am a 3rd generation Gen EX'er. My grandparents separated, my parents divorced, my mother and father went on to separate from other marriages, and aunts, uncles, and friends have all deeply affected me by their own separations. I'm also an EX wife, EX lover, EX friend, EX homeowner, EX step daughter, and on and on and on...So when it comes to helping you, I honestly feel like I'm qualified to understand - even if just a little, since no one can truly envelop all of your emotions and experiences.

I'm also a Realtor (Sales Representative, to all of my fellow agents who may be policing this blog). I was a closet Realtor for many years...often helping friends and family to find their homes...and finally chose to put my passion to good use a few years ago. I really love what I do. I can hardly think of anything more rewarding than helping a family, first time home buyer, or a couple in marital distress to find the best solution for their needs. Each and every client I meet has a unique set of needs, and the challenge to meet those needs is what I enjoy the most.

So, when it comes down to it, I'm the girl who's had her heart broken just enough times to learn. I'm the girl who went to university and studied how to help people. I'm the girl who happens to love working in Real Estate and I want to put my experience to work for you.

My genuine intention for Generation EX is to help you with my unique blend of personal, practical and professional experience. Maybe you don't need to sell your home or buy another one right now. Maybe you'd just appreciate some no-nonsense advice on what some of your real estate options are. Maybe you'd just like to know of a great website that has some valuable content and a list of caring individuals who want to help you, too. The choice is yours.

-Skye