Karina Sanford
Based in Dartmouth, I am the expert for your home buying and selling needs in Dartmouth, Fall River, Halifax, Sackville and Bedford, specializing in Residential re-sale, First Time Home Buyer's and Moving Up. Understanding the dynamics of the residential real estate market and focusing on educating my clients to help them make the best decision for their needs is my ultimate goal. We use the latest internet technologies to market your home and to help sell and find your new home at an expert level.
I understand that the purchase of a new home will often be the largest purchase you will make in your lifetime. I believe that Real Estate Professionals have an obligation to be well educated and provide a level of service and protection their clients deserve. I am continually furthering my knowledge and am dedicated to service and adding value to my clients experiences.
As your Real Estate Professional I understand the stresses and hassles of the buying, selling and relocation processes and I will strive to alleviate these concerns as much as possible. I pride myself in communication, accountability, attention to detail and personal service allowing me to build life long relationships with my clients!
Your partner in helping you turn your realty dreams 2 reality!
Featured Listing
What’s My Home Worth
Complete this form for a no-obligation current market evaluation of your home or property.
This evaluation is not a complete picture of the value of your home, but gives you a better idea of the potential value of your home in the current Real Estate market. I will consider things like; the type and age of home, previous sales and listing history, as well as the value of similar homes in your area.
There are some additional factors to consider when completing a full evaluation of your home’s value, and I can help you with that as well!
Current Market Statistics
Curious about what homes are selling for in your neighbourhood? Thinking about buying a home in the area?
Simply select your neighbourhood from the dropdown list to see the updated market stats for that area. Statistic information is updated monthly, showing a picture of what is happening in the residential real estate market.
Contact me for a comprehensive look at your neighbourhoods and homes of interest!
The Power of Working with a Royal LePage Atlantic Agent
Is it OK to see homes?
Yes - but in a new way.
Buyers are still viewing homes, here are some of the ways which we can still help you find your dream home:
- Narrowing Down of Homes Before Entering any
- Decision Makers Only Present at Viewings
- Learn More About the Home Before Arriving
- Masks, Gloves and Sanitizer in Homes while Showing
- No Touching Surfaces - but Still Experiencing
Is it safe to list my home?
Yes - at Royal LePage Atlantic, all precautions are being taken every step of the way!
Here are some of the ways we are protecting our Seller Clients:
- COVID-19 Disclosure form Required
- Photography and Digital Technology (Matterport, Virtual Tours, and Video)
- Cleaning Services
- Local Agent Inter-Office Group Promotion to Gauge Interest
- Limiting and Virtual Showing Times
- Masks, Gloves, and Sanitizer
Are there still agents and professionals working?
Yes! Agents and many industry professionals are working remotely.
At Royal LePage Atlantic, we’ve been proactive in working with industry professionals, and getting information to our agents. We have had Home Inspectors, Lawyers, and Finance Reps who have all altered their work methods - and have Zoomed in to present to our agents on how they are working.
Interacting with industry professionals is certainly different at this time, so if you have questions about what to expect, give me a call!
Are there transactions happening? Can you even buy a home right now?
Yes, Real Estate Trade is still happening!
There are still homes hitting the market, and offers being presented by prospective buyers. Showing requests for properties has increased week over week, which is a good leading indicator that buyers are becoming more comfortable viewing properties.
What is different now than before?
The process has changed, but it's still just as safe!
One thing is for sure, advice has become more important than ever! Services to assist in Online decision making have become absolutely essential. It's important to understand how the market, and the buyers and sellers within it, are changing daily.
Royal LePage Atlantic is keeping all agents and support staff informed on both market conditions as well as procedures on how to do business during these unprecedented times. Here are some of the ways which we are keeping in touch with staff, and some changes we have made in our offices:
- Closed all Physical Office Locations to Staff and Public
- Weekly Virtual Meetings and Discussion Breakout Rooms
- Daily Email Update on Business and Market Conditions
A nationally recognized real estate brand, Royal LePage has been a proud Canadian real estate company since 1913. With a service-based culture and comprehensive suite of services, Royal LePage sets itself apart from competitors.
Why Royal LePage Atlantic
With a full team of support staff available, as well as over 200 agents in-house, there are a great number of resources available that will help make your next Real Estate experience a smooth and successful one!
- Full-time listing coordinator to service your listing needs
- Full-time sales processing team to service your buying needs
- Full-time marketing department to market your buying & selling needs
- Full-time & extended reception hours
- Professional Photography team to enhance the appeal of your listings
- Many local client events every year that we would love to see you at!
WE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES
Royal LePage is the only Canadian real estate company to have our own charitable foundation.
Our real estate professionals and offices have raised more than $16 million to help Canadian families. 100% of every dollar raised goes directly to supporting women’s shelters and violence prevention.
We work with local women's shelters in every community that we service, through a variety of fundraising events like our Agent and Staff Charity Bake Sale Auction, Walk a Mile In Her Shoes®, Community Barbeques, Agent Commission Donations, and so much more!
As a national brand, we have a variety of products and services that will help assist you in your move, decorate or renovate your new home, or a little something to celebrate this major transition in your life!
From junk hauling, painting, moving, and house detailing, we’ve got everything covered, inside and out! Helping you out by offering amazing discounts on great services with special agent promo codes. Some of our national preferred suppliers are Bed Bath and Beyond, Tiffany & Co, Whirlpool Canada, 1-800-GOT-JUNK, Premiere Mortgage Centers, any so many more!
Karina Sanford
