SELLERS:

"I would like to thank Chestnut Park and especially Susan Brown for a job well done. Susan recently sold my cottage property on Lake of Bays. I was impressed with Susan's knowledge of the properties in the area.She kept me informed of showings and comments made. She made appropriate suggestions regarding pricing.Susan demonstrated leadership and excellent people skills. She maintained a positive attitude throughout. Once again,thanks so much."
Karen Green

"We listed with Susan because of her impeccable credentials. From our first meeting we were impressed with her honesty and professionalism. From the begining of the listing to the close of the sale she kept us abreast of all the activity and gave us sound advice. We would definitely recommend her!"
M & M

"We met Sue for the first time when we walked into the offices of Chestnut Park, looking for an agent to list our property. She came across as knowledgeable and professional, and as a result obtained the listing. She did not disappoint us. She provided us with a solid evaluation of the property backed up with lots of comparables and good intuition based on her experience in the area. Sue exceeded our expectations with a very quick and comprehensive marketing program that resulted in immediate prospective qualified buyers and a good offer within 9 days from the date of listing. The deal closed less than a month later without a hitch. We would highly recommend Sue as an excellent real estate agent and would definitely use her again the next time we have a property to sell. "
Bill & Annette Van Gelder Lake of Bays, Ontario

"Being in the position of having to act for my sick Mother from 350 kilometers away, I cannot stress how important it was for me to find an honest, hard working real estate professional. My mother’s cottage was her most precious asset and Sue was able to get a great price and closing date. "
Richard Smerchinski, CA, CFP, CFA
Vice President, BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc.

"When you are thinking about putting your property on the market what you need is an agent who will listen to your expectations, who can give you an impartial but honest evaluation. Someone you can feel comfortable working with. Susan Brown is the one we were fortunate to have found. Susan never gave up hope we would find the right buyer and we did. We sincerely than Susan for her commitment in selling our property."
Dr. & Mrs. G.W. Powell Lake of Bays, Ontario

"Susan – I thought you provided good, thorough advice to the Sellers in regard to the terms of the offer, and it was a pleasure to deal with you. "
Jon A.F. Struyk, LLB Barrister and Solicitor

"Frank & I would like to thank Susan for all her help & for the very efficient way in which she handled the sale of our home in Port Sydney. She was so understanding at all times – in the future I will certainly recommend her to any of our friends in Muskoka that are thinking of selling their homes. " Mabel & Frank Haight Port Sydney, Ontario

BUYERS:

"Our experience of dealing with Susan Brown, Realtor, in searching for the perfect house/ office was that she was unfailingly thorough, knowledgeable and supportive in our efforts to secure the perfect property. Because of the need to operate a health based profession from the location, we had a lot of requirements that needed to be met and we spent many months being shown a variety of different properties - duplexes and other commercial venues as well as homes. Susan is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of real estate as well as being thoroughly informed; her knowledge of market trends and current values is also an invaluable asset that made our search so much easier. Additionally she went far above the call of duty to not only show as a wide variety of property types but also to educate us or confirm our research on a variety of legal and municipal by-law issues as well as to keep us informed of the details of comparative properties that had sold. When the right property came along we had the background and knowledge from working with Susan to immediately put in an appropriate offer to secure that sale - and as a bonus, a price lower than we expected to pay! Susan’s unfailing politeness and optimistic personality, as well as a certain intuition about this area of work are the perfect complement to her willingness to work hard for her client, and most importantly her extensive knowledge and invaluable years of experience in this field. All of these qualities combine to make her the best in her profession. We can recommend Susan without reservation and with the highest of commendation. Our thanks to her for making a potential ordeal into an informative, learning experience and most importantly for getting us the results that we wanted!"  Valerie Pulkys-Dingman and Rick Dingman

"Finding just the right cottage can be a draining and frustrating experience. But it wasn’t for my family. Susan Brown guided us through the whole process successfully. She was professional throughout and never pushy. She understood what we were looking for in a cottage and came up with suggestions that she felt met those specifications. She didn’t encourage us to spend more than we had budgeted for. She did point out things that we would not otherwise have been aware of and thus kept us from falling into any pitfalls."
Angela Barnes, Journalist/Writer Toronto, Ontario

"As a professional sales person Susan is sincere in finding and closing the deal that is just right for you. She has a keen talent for knowing her clients and matching their needs and dreams with what is available in Muskoka. You can trust Sue to do an excellent job for you just like she did for me." Barbara Taverner Huntsville, Ontario

"We have recently purchased a property so we thought we would take this opportunity to tell you how much we have appreciated the efforts of Sue Brown. She is a gem! We dropped into the office in the summer when we were in Huntsville vacationing, and Sue was on duty. We have worked closely with her, particularly over the past three months, eventually resulting in finding a great cottage. From the very beginning, Sue demonstrated a caliber of professionalism we have rarely seen in the real estate business. She was patient with ALL our questions, and was always willing to go the extra mile to get complete answers. Every time we made the trek up from Waterloo she had an itinerary planned, with map and directions, listings and additional information. She was very knowledgeable about the area, and prices and availability, and always spoke respectfully of other Realtors and vendors. I started to talk about Sue to my brother (who is a broker for a large real estate firm in Guelph) and before I could get her name out, he knew who I was talking about, because he had heard someone speak well of her in the summer when he was renting in Huntsville. What a coincidence!

Between the two of us, my husband and I, we have purchased over ten homes and ten income properties and have never encountered an agent as excellent as Sue. We will be sure to recommend her to anyone looking for real estate in your area."

Julie & Albert Ashley
Waterloo, Ontario