Mar 20, 2019 | Featured Listing, Uncategorized
Sutton Group Muskoka Realty, Team Grainger, Simone and Tanya are ecstatic to announce Jennifer Parker, Sales Representative, has joined their team as their Licensed Assistant.
A resident of Dwight, Jennifer embraces Lake of Bays lakeside living where she pursues her passion for swimming and paddle boarding when she’s not selling Real Estate. An active member of the community Jennifer demonstrates her strong belief in giving back to the community which she, her husband and three children call home through her commitments as a member of the Dwight Lions Club, the Dwight Library Expansion 
Fundraising Committee, the Leadership Team at Pioneer United Church, and H.O.L.D. A lifelong cottager on Lake of Bays turned permanent resident, Jennifer understands both the importance of the tradition of cottaging, as well as the joy of living in Muskoka. She brings this dual perspective and in depth knowledge of the area to her clients who appreciate her dedication and candid honesty.
Team Grainger is known for their hard work, dedication and integrity by many people and clients throughout Muskoka. With almost 30 years of combined Real Estate Service and their extensive knowledge of the area, we provide outstanding customer service and support to each and every client. Clients know the extra mile Team Grainger will go for them and the professionalism with which they handle each situation. Service and Satisfaction is the #1 priority for Team Grainger. Together, Team Grainger is a great, enthusiastic, hardworking team! Let us show you the Grainger Team difference!
Team Grainger’s office is situated in Dwight where we service customers in a non-threatening casual atmosphere. We have a featured listing board inside and outside our Dwight office, as well as a screen inside Erika’s Bakery which continuously showcases our featured properties. Of course when you come into Erika’s you may be able to sneak one of our famous treats or a great cup of coffee while you peruse our featured listings book, (available to all Erika’s customers) or drop into our Real Estate office for a chat on the current state of the market, and what is available that suit your needs. Our location within Erika’s provides a wonderful avenue for advertising as we are located on Highway 60 in the heart of Dwight just steps from Dwight Beach, and one of the last stops in the corridor between Huntsville and Algonquin Park. Whether it’s a tourist, cottager or one of our many local regulars popping in, we reach a broad & vast audience. With average foot traffic of over 400 people a day, we catch the attention of those who are thinking about making a real estate change or knows someone who is. As part of a larger team, we are strongly connected with the Sutton Huntsville office, who provide us with an avenue for in town advertising, and the support that every Real Estate agent wants and needs. We feel there is strength in numbers and are proudly part of the larger Huntsville team, connecting us to a larger area & network of agents.
Mar 1, 2019 | Featured Listing, Uncategorized
“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other” ~ John F Kennedy
The Grainger Team strives to prove leadership in our community and in Real Estate, and believes that all learning is an integral part of this process. Learning is continuous, whether it is imposed on us as part of the minimum standard Realtors are expected to maintain, or whether it is sought out as it was recently when we traveled to Toronto to attend a series of seminars.
The first seminar we attended was presented by Andrew Pyke, a sought after expert in the design community. Andrew believes in keeping up on the new trends and presenting fresh ideas in decorating through the use of colour, fabric, tile, lighting and 
furniture. Most recently Andrew has been intrigued by how simple yet effective shiplap can be. Shiplap, according to Andrew, provides small spaces with visual interest without clutter. Certainly this is a trend we see in Muskoka homes & cottages, and is a relatively simple and quick way to update your space. To read more on Andrew’s insights into ship lap, visit his blog “Shiplap, My New Design Crush” here.
Refreshing a space can be as simple as a can of paint and some interesting design elements. The hottest colours for 2019 were revealed. They included some of the standard colours we see year over year, as well as surprises such as coral and black. Framing some of your decorating basics such as different metals, wood or leather products with current trends and colour means you can update your space on a budget.
Colours of the Year: Paint: Pantone: Living Coral, Para: Ginger Scent, Benjamin Moore: Metropolitan, Sico: Grand Manan Black, PPG: Night Watch (Dark Green/Grey), Benjamin Moore: Oxford White
We also attended seminars put on by Kelsey Ramsden who was named Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneur two years running and has been recognized globally for building multiple, multi-million dollar business. Kelsey is an engineer by trade, a wife, mother and cancer survivor. The core of her message was that fundamentally, every successful person is a beginner at every stage, because only those who continue to strive are those who survive in business. It is that simple and that hard.
Designer Cory Christopher seminar resonated with the Grainger team. Christopher, a regular presence in the media, with appearances on CTV Edmonton, Global Edmonton, CBC Radio Active and features in news and national print, he encourages everyone he meets to discover their inner creative potential and add a little more beauty to their lives. Christopher’s message was clear: never give up, when you are willing to grow and change with the times and give each customer personal attention you will be successful.
The bottom line to all of this is to have the persistence to continue, don’t give up and keep changing and keep up with what is current in the market and of course always remember the customer. Make each customer feel special every time they come into your business whether you are selling a cup of coffee, a toy to a child, grandmother, or one of your biggest investments in life your home/cottage or land it is all the same technique. Our job is to keep current in learning while using our past knowledge and keep adding new knowledge. Then we need to add the special ingredient of love in everything we do by making the customers feel important and special to us. Everyone matters it is not just business.
Feb 12, 2019 | Featured Listing, Uncategorized
It’s important to emphasize the we because it’s always about a tiny team that does something mighty.” ~ Michele Romanow
The Grainger Team recently attended Michele Romanow’s talk entitled “As we talk about change,” at world renowned Deerhurst Resort in Muskoka. A Dragon on CBC’s hit show Dragon’s Den, Michele is a successful, serial entrepreneur who started 5 companies before her 33rd birthday. Michele believes “it’s important to emphasize the “we” because it’s always about a tiny team that does something mighty.”
The Grainger team embodies Michele’s lived experience, “successful people who do what unsuccessful people aren’t willing to do.” Serial entrepreneurs themselves, the Grainger team provides unparalleled service to their clients. While it is possible to research and take virtual tours online, nothing beats old fashioned feet on the ground. With many clients out of town, as well as understanding the importance of the client’s time, the Grainger Team strives to provide seamless customer service. From previewing properties and providing honest feedback, the Grainger team provides timely communication and advice to assist and empower both Buyers and Sellers throughout the real estate transaction.
Why use a team?
Over the last decade, real estate teams have evolved into powerhouses. Teams bring a variety of Realtors each with their own unique strengths & experiences to assist the client. Within a brokerage, teams often account for a large percentage of the sales volume despite accounting for a small percentage of the headcount.
At the Grainger team, we are a true team. Our agents work closely together to ensure that our clients experience is greater than the sum of all the parts – there aren’t any individual agents operating individually under the Grainger Team banner! Located in Muskoka, our team thrives on bringing buyers and sellers together.
Feb 5, 2019 | Featured Listing
Welcome to 5 Duncan Street, a fabulous family home close to downtown Huntsville. Enjoy the convenience of in town living while taking advantage of being on the doorstep to all of Muskoka’s natural wonders!
Freshly updated this home features stunning hardwood throughout the 3 bedrooms. The gorgeous hardwood flooring continues throughout the large kitchen / dining room combo with a walk out to the backyard deck perfect for barbecuing. A large and bright living room complete with a gas stove, provides a wonderful space for the family to reconnect at the end of the day. The large finished basement features a large recreation room with a gas fireplace, 3 piece washroom / laundry room and an extra bedroom for guests. A separate entrance offers potential for an in-law suite. An attached garage and backyard shed provide ample storage space.
Close to dining, schools, the Summit Centre, Huntsville Public Library, shopping, transit, the theatres & public beaches, 5 Duncan Street is also just a short drive to world famous Algonquin Park, Arrowhead Provincial Park, ski hills, golf and many of Muskoka’s hiking & biking trails.
All this for under $300,000 – don’t miss your opportunity – call the Grainger Team today and book your showing.
Looking for something a bit different. Team Grainger is available to assist with all your Real Estate needs. Give us a call today at: 705-380-1835
Sutton Group Muskoka Realty, Team Grainger, Simone and Tanya are ecstatic to announce Jennifer Parker, Sales Representative, has joined their team as their Licensed Assistant.
Fundraising Committee, the Leadership Team at Pioneer United Church, and H.O.L.D. A lifelong cottager on Lake of Bays turned permanent resident, Jennifer understands both the importance of the tradition of cottaging, as well as the joy of living in Muskoka. She brings this dual perspective and in depth knowledge of the area to her clients who appreciate her dedication and candid honesty.
