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Karl Vanderkuip | Sales Representative Office 905-641-1110 | Direct 905-704-8701 | karl@callkarl.ca

BIOGRAPHY

Eight years later and Karl’s passion is stronger than ever but his game has changed. Now a father of two: Naomi(aka the Dragon) who is 2 going on 12, and his son Arie (aka the Ninja) have put things in perspective. With a wise old realtor once telling Karl “I hope you become a better father than realtor,” Karl considers those words on the regular and is sure he won’t forget them (well, pretty sure).

Karl is proud to be on the Board of Directors for

KARL VANDERKUIP

K

arl made his entry into the Niagara Real Estate

market in 2004 and absolutely loves what he does.

Thing is, he was never supposed to be a real estate guy, or at least never thought he was. He was a drifter by nature and while exploring Nicaragua he developed mono. From there, he was Fed-EXed home to sleep for months. In between naps he found the love of his life and now wife, Pauline. Who, he knew she was out of his league and quickly buckled down to establish an education at Brock University while obtaining his real estate license on the side. A growing passion for architecture, the next great cup of coffee and the drive of a honey badger made it clear that this is where he belonged. These intangibles have solidified him as an industry leader.

Community Care and The St. Catharines Club. Along with an active presence in church and volunteering at many community events. Karl loves Niagara and is involved with Community Tours at a regional level.

All things history related or ‘latest and greatest’ is what makes Karl tick… the drive to know what is happening can be seen in his eclectic app collection, presence at City Hall, who’s on first, or rumours of the latest addition to the Apple family.

Warm and generous and always quick to a joke, Karl ensures that his clients feel valued and appreciated throughout the buying and selling process. But don’t mistake Karl’s kindness for any brand of weakness… this could not be further from the truth. Think of him as a shark in a dolphin costume when it comes to closing the deal.

Office 905-641-1110 Direct 905-704-8701 karl@callkarl.ca

WHY SHOULD I CALL KARL?

TOP PRODUCER

K

arl looks at selling properties the same way a

marketing agency looks at promoting a product. Each home is unique and has the ability to sell itself however...

Karl spotlights the property by celebrating it’s lifestyle; showcasing its merits, and ensuring people get to the negotiation table.

Karl works hard for his clients and has been consistently recognized for superior sales performance (just ask him).

STRONG NEGOTIATOR The “Art of the Deal” motivates Karl to achieve the best deal for you. He is able to sit with a buyer and help them understand the rationale behind your value offering… and finds it exciting. A friendly first impression, a good listener, and what the buyer and their realtors needs is key…Karl does his homework and comes prepared.

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THE GAME PLAN

S

o you are thinking of selling your home in the next

few months. Exciting times! But there a few things to be done first.

Pre-Listing:

• Call Karl over for a coffee for a meet and greet • Get an In-Depth Comparative Market Analysis completed.

• Check with your bank to minimize penalties on your current mortgage or for pre-approvals on a new property.

• Bring in an Interior Decorator/Stager for in– home-preparation, staging & reno advice (this is on me)...it matters.

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Professional photography, editing and enhancement Video production for lifestyle video Feature sheets For Sale sign

You only get once chance to make a great first impression. So Call Karl and lets hit the ground running.

Office 905-641-1110 Direct 905-704-8701 karl@callkarl.ca

STAGING

H

ome staging is the act of preparing a private

residence for sale in the real estate marketplace. The goal of staging is to make a home appealing to the highest number of potential buyers, thereby selling a property more swiftly and for more money. Staging techniques focus on improving a property’s appeal by transforming it into a welcoming, attractive product that anyone might want.

Karl believes this is so important that he will cover the cost of the in home consolation with a Professional Interior Decorator/Stager.

Here are a few reasons why Karl’s homes are staged:

• Look better than others on the market. Competition is stiff. Buyers have high expectations. Leaving your house in “As-Is” condition will help sell the competition.

• You Will Make More Money. The average staging investment can result in a return of 8-10% greater.

• Faster Sale. Staging a home helps it to sell faster… delivering you the best price. Homes average 6% lower in sales price than those sold within the first 4 weeks.

Once your home is ready to be showcased and exposed we’ll book a photo and video shoot!

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WEBSITE

CallKarl.ca

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arl loves technology. Yeah there are bells &

whistles on his website to attract attention…but more importantly there are a ton of quality features to keep the buyers’ attention focused on your property and the area where it is located.

This website has its SEO (search engine optimizer) set for maximum exposure and attention. Being #1 on Google search results will get your home the attention it deserves.

Averaging over 3500 unique visitors a month.

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MLS Listings and City neighborhood analysis High resolution lifestyle photos Custom Google maps and street views.

Housing articles on current developments in your area as well as market activity.

• Private client website portal to manage and handle large and private documents relating to your property sale.

• Blogged listings to video blogs and market dynamics.

• Local school information with scholastic indicators.

• Churches, shopping, dining, recreation and entertainment mapped nearby.

• You-Tube lifestyle videos and much more!

Office 905-641-1110 Direct 905-704-8701 karl@callkarl.ca

LIFESTYLE VIDEO’S

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personalized Lifestyle videos that appear on YouTube, Realtor.ca, and CallKarl.ca

• Only 1 percent of Realtors are currently using video

• Karl’s lifestyle videos give potential buyers,

to market their listings. Using video as part of your

including those searching from out of town, access

marketing plan exposes your home to more potential

to a personal tour of your home 24/7

Buyer’s than 99% of the competition

• With more and more homebuyers turning to the internet when shopping for a home, it is more important than ever that your listing stands out online

• Check some of them out at: YouTube.com/CallKarl • Full motion HD walking video that gives potential buyers a real feel for the home before ever sitting foot in it

• Will show how the rooms connect and the flow of the layout and a better sense of your homes unique features

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SUPPORT TO LISTING

“Boosting your

listings visibility makes communication happen!”

BOOSTING YOUR EXPOSURE ONLINE

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nline resources are powerful tools to help increase connections and communications

with buyers. And your listing is out there!

Social Media • Facebook. With over a “thousand friends” you would think Facebook was made for Real Estate • Twitter. Reaches far beyond your inner circle of friends to people that like instant communication.

• YouTube. Great exposure for SEO on Google. Next generation virtual tours. Added personal touch and exposure.

• Kijiji. Because people are looking everywhere these days.

QR Codes. Instant access to the listings info and pics…right off the For Sale sign and promotional materials.

Websites • MLS.ca (obvious) • all the RE/MAX websites. remax.com, remax.ca, remax.gc.com (of course) • CallKarl.ca- (cheesy plug) • Homes&LandMagazine.com & there 23 affiliated websites including Canada largest Newspapers real estate section The Globeandmail.com

Office 905-641-1110 Direct 905-704-8701 karl@callkarl.ca

ADS & HOME & LAND

IN PRINT

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s important as it is to have a solid online

marketing campaign, print advertising is still the bread and butter. Niagara or beyond our advertising is in selective publications that best suit your home and allow prospective buyers to be able to find you effectively.

• St. Catharines Standard - The Niagara Falls Review - Welland Tribune - Niagara This WeekBurlingtonPost

• Home&Land Magazine. This high glossy magazine is published 13 times a yr has a distribution of 20,000 magazines each print and 195 ONTARIO STREET, ST.CATHARINES

$399,000

34 MORRIS STREET, ST.CATHARINES

$499,999

is located thorough the Niagara Region and in all 24 different Go Stations all the way into Toronto

Elegant character home. Immaculate curb appeal with smart artificial lawn and professional landscaping. This 1,500 st ft home has has been extensively renovated with modern design while embracing the character of this Tudor style home of the 1950’s. Bright formal entrance, kitche lounge with custom maple cabinets, granite countertops and s/s appliances. Formal living/dining room with marble hearth and fireplace hardwood floor, and crown moulding. Upstairs with 3 befrooms, 2 linen closets and updated 4 pc bath. Fully finished basement with renovated 3 pc bath, office and rec room. MLS# N30011315

Elegant character home. Immaculate curb appeal with smart artificial lawn and professional landscaping. This 1,500 st ft home has has been extensively renovated with modern design while embracing the character of this Tudor style home of the 1950’s. Bright formal entrance, kitche lounge with custom maple cabinets, granite countertops and s/s appliances. Formal living/dining room with marble hearth and fireplace hardwood floor, and crown moulding. Upstairs with 3 befrooms, 2 linen closets and updated 4 pc bath. Fully finished basement with renovated 3 pc bath, office and rec room. MLS# N30011315

881 CORBETT STREET, ST.CATHARINES

452 ALEXANDER ROAD, ST.CATHARINES

$499,000

$259,000

to ensure out-of-towners have high visibility of your home. This is an essential tool for the coffee drinkers in the morning and wine drinkers in the

Elegant character home. Immaculate curb appeal with smart artificial lawn and professional landscaping. This 1,500 st ft home has has been extensively renovated with modern design while embracing the character of this Tudor style home of the 1950’s. Bright formal entrance, kitche lounge with custom maple cabinets, granite countertops and s/s appliances. Formal living/dining room with marble hearth and fireplace hardwood floor, and crown moulding. Upstairs with 3 befrooms, 2 linen closets and updated 4 pc bath. Fully finished basement with renovated 3 pc bath, office and rec room. MLS# N30011315

Elegant character home. Immaculate curb appeal with smart artificial lawn and professional landscaping. This 1,500 st ft home has has been extensively renovated with modern design while embracing the character of this Tudor style home of the 1950’s. Bright formal entrance, kitche lounge with custom maple cabinets, granite countertops and s/s appliances. Formal living/dining room with marble hearth and fireplace hardwood floor, and crown moulding. Upstairs with 3 befrooms, 2 linen closets and updated 4 pc bath. Fully finished basement with renovated 3 pc bath, office and rec room. MLS# N30011315

3741 PELHAM ROAD, ST.CATHARINES

10 BESSEY STREET, ST.CATHARINES

$399,000

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$288,599

Beautiful photos and catchy ads are the hallmark of Elegant character home. Immaculate curb appeal with smart artificial lawn and professional landscaping. This 1,500 st ft home has has been extensively renovated with modern design while embracing the character of this Tudor style home of the 1950’s. Bright formal entrance, kitche lounge with custom maple cabinets, granite countertops and s/s appliances. Formal living/dining room with marble hearth and fireplace hardwood floor, and crown moulding. Upstairs with 3 befrooms, 2 linen closets and updated 4 pc bath. Fully finished basement with renovated 3 pc bath, office and rec room. MLS# N30011315

Elegant character home. Immaculate curb appeal with smart artificial lawn and professional landscaping. This 1,500 st ft home has has been extensively renovated with modern design while embracing the character of this Tudor style home of the 1950’s. Bright formal entrance, kitche lounge with custom maple cabinets, granite countertops and s/s appliances. Formal living/dining room with marble hearth and fireplace hardwood floor, and crown moulding. Upstairs with 3 befrooms, 2 linen closets and updated 4 pc bath. Fully finished basement with renovated 3 pc bath, office and rec room. MLS# N30011315

Karl’s marketing strategy.

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OPEN HOUSES

CallKarl.ca 195 ONTARIO STREET, ST.CATHARINES | $399,999 OPEN HOUSE - SAT 12:30 -2:00

POTENTIAL BUYERS

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Elegant character home. Immaculate curb appeal with smart artificial lawn and professional landscaping. This 1,500 st ft home has has been extensively renovated with modern design while embracing the character of this Tudor style home of the 1950’s. MLS# N30011315

f you’re a numbers guy (girl) then Open Houses

are a great way to open the home to exposure.

Karl loves doing them. It gives the potential buyers an opportunity to informally kick the tires and get a feel of the home and its amenities. The 1st and 3 weeks of a listing are key.

Not the Open House type...no problem.

By-Appointment

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exposure and Karl is always happy to “open the house” for potential buyers anytime.

Office 905-641-1110 Direct 905-704-8701 karl@callkarl.ca

Karl Vanderkuip Sales Representative

34 MORRIS STREET, ST.CATHARINES | $495,999 OPEN HOUSE - SAT 2:30-4:00

Elegant character home. Immaculate curb appeal with smart artificial lawn and professional landscaping. This 1,500 st ft home has has been extensively renovated with modern design while embracing the character of this Tudor style home of the 1950’s. MLS# N30011315

Office 905-641-1110 | Direct 905-704-8701 | karl@callkarl.ca Garden City Realty Inc. Brokerage

HIRE FOR SUCCESS EXPECT THE BEST

G

ive your home the marketing edge…Call Karl.

As your realtor Karl will be as motivated on day 61 as in Day 1.

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Constant active marketing.

Experience and loyalty.

Local area expertise and knowledge.

Proven and results-driven negotiator.

• To sell your home CallKarl.

Contact: Karl Vanderkuip RE/MAX Garden City Sales Representative 905.704.8701 CallKarl.ca /karl.vanderkuip

@CallKarl

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CallKarl.ca Karl Vanderkuip | Sales Representative

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ARCHITECTURE

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Designed by famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright;

The main house features an open concept living area

Fallingwater was built between 1936 and 1939.

with floor-to-ceiling windows, waxed stone floors, and

The home doesn’t appear to stand on solid ground

a stone hearth fireplace. Access the incredible stone

but instead is cantilevered out over a beautiful 30’

terrace to relax and take in remarkable views, complete

waterfall location on the scenic River of Bear Run in

with a walk-out to a pool area.

Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA, Just an hr. outside of Pittsburgh.

Office 905-641-1110 Direct 905-704-8701 Garden City Realty Inc. Brokerage

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The kitchen features all the original furnishings including original steel cabinetry, and coal-burning stove.

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Immediately behind the kitchen, is a beautiful butler sitting room with fantastic view out over the falls.

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2nd floor features The Master Bedroom , beautifully decorated with floor to ceiling windows, ensuite and private terrace.

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2 more bedrooms, each with floor to ceiling windows and own terrace round out the second floor.

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A walkway/bridge from main house leads to guest house with bedroom, living room, with outstanding terrace and pool.

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Today it is an American National Historic Landmark, and was featured on the cover of Time magazine in 1938.

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Fallingwater is considered one of the greatest architectural triumphs of the 20th century.

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ROOM SIZES

List Price: 399,00

BED ROOMS

Lot Size: 47.67 x 120.00 ft

Master Bedroom: 12’ x 13’

Taxes: 3,217/2012

Bedroom: 12’ x 12.2’

Possession: 90 Days/TBA

Bedroom: 8’ x 11’

Sq. Ft.: +/- 1500 LOWER LEVEL

ROOM SIZES MAIN LIVING Foyer: 7’ x 7’ Living Room: Kitchen: 12’ x 19.10’ Dining Room: 11’ x 11.7’

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Rec Room: 18’ x 11’ Home Office: 10’ x 18’ Lower Level Kitchen: 11’ x 20’ BATHS 4 piece 2 piece

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SOLD!

Office 905-641-1110 Direct 905-704-8701 karl@callkarl.ca

You did it, We made it to the end!

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