Karen Filice
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Cirrius Realty Inc., Brokerage
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Date June 12, 2010  
Client
Chet P
 
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I normally don’t take time out of my busy schedule to write testimonials, BUT after spending time with Karen I made it a priority.
My business partner and I have been seeking to purchase investment homes in the Hamilton area. The entire process is fun and exciting due to Karen’s friendly honest approach. We have worked with a number of Real Estate agents; however Karen by far stands out the most. Karen knows her homes, is honest* and cares that her clients make the best possible decision. I highly recommend Karen to anyone who is looking for a kind, knowledgeable, professional, intellectual, honest real estate agent. Still not convinced? Only one way to find out... give her a call, and see for yourself.

Chet.
 
Date May 15, 2010  
Client
Gwynneth C.
 
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Following the passing of my husband I decided to sell the family home and move into an adult lifestyle community to help me through a difficult time. My biggest concern was finding a Real Estate Agent who would successfuly sell the house but would also understand the mental stress that I was going through.

At the suggestion of someone more experienced at relocating, I met with three agents who all provided information about the market value of my home and their process for selling it. I felt an immediate connection with Karen Filice and listed my home with her. It sold quickly thanks to her suggestions to show it to best advantage-and for the amount that Karen had advised me that I could expect. The compassionate and understanding way in which she worked with me made what could have been a very difficult experience quite positive. I live out of town but she was always available when needed and I have no doubt that this is her normal way of work.

I am now looking forward to a new beginning thanks in great measure to Karen and I have no hesitation in recommending Karen and Cirrius Realty to anyone looking for an agent who puts her clients best interests first.

Gwynneth C.
 
Date April 30, 2010  
Client
Okan O
 
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Right from the beginning Karen has been an inspiration while I was searching for my first home. Her many years of experience and extensive knowledge has been invaluable in guiding me in finding the home I love and feel comfortable in. I felt relaxed while working with Karen because she never pressured me into buying anything I was not comfortable with. Karen provided top quality professional service throughout the entire home buying process and will definitely be working with her in my future purchases. Thank-you for the fantastic service!!!

Thank-you Karen!!!
OKan
 
Date May 15, 2010  
Client
Przemek & Shaina 
 
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Mar. 16/09

We just wanted to thank you for finding us a place to live so quickly. Your hardwork helped us from going completely insane. Your help was greatly appreciated.

Thanks again,

Przemek & Shaina

Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you!
 
Date February 11, 2010  
Client
Erin and Martin 
 
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Hi,

I understand you've recently met Karen Filice and are interested in potentially working with her. She has asked Erin and I to provide a quick reference for her and I wanted to tell you a little bit about our experiences working with her so far.

Erin and I are a young couple in our mid-twenties and we've been serious about getting into real estate for the past year or so. We've decided to focus our efforts (for now anyway) on the Greater Hamilton Area and interviewed several real estate agents who specialized in this area. I'm not sure what exactly you're looking for in a real estate agent, but for us, we were looking for someone who understood the Hamilton rental market and who could help us uncover positive cash-flowing properties. I should note that we live in Toronto and didn't know much about Hamilton when our real estate quest began (other than what we had researched), so it was also very important to us that we work with an agent who knows Hamilton inside and out. I should also note that we've both read Don Campbell's books and are very familiar with the REIN system, though we're not currently members of the club (we plan on it someday though!). Our vision of the ideal real estate agent was someone that is reliable, that would fight for us as her clients, could be a part of our 'dream-team' and really be able to guide us in terms of what area's of the city we should be focusing on. After interviewing several different real estate agents, we determined that Karen was definitely the type of person who could help us achieve our goals. She brought the most to the table in terms of experience (within the city and owning rental properties herself), knowledge and passion for what she does.

So far, Karen's been a terrific help for us and we couldn't be happier with our decision to work with her. In terms of city knowledge, Karen has provided great insight that we otherwise would not have known. It's fair to say that's she's played a major role in steering us towards the better area's of the city and making sure that we stay out of the bad ones. It's also fair to say that she's probably saved us from making some costly mistakes too! Sometimes when you're looking at MLS listings, properties can look attractive based on their potential cash flows, but Karen's been very help in regards to which listings we should pursue and which ones we shoudn't. Karen's very detail-oriented and quick about getting back to us when we have questions about listings or if we want to go visit some properties. We've had several instances when we see a property listing on a Thursday night and want to see it over that coming weekend. Despite these kinds of last-minute requests, Karen has always been able to set up a time for us to see it as quickly as possible. We've never felt that she was 'too slow' to get back to us. Another aspect that we've been really happy about with Karen, is that since we don't live in Hamilton, we don't really know any other key players for our 'dream team' (i.e. reliable contractors, lawyer's, etc). Karen's been able to refer us some great people who have been very helpful thus far. I'm sure Karen's huge network of helpful people will continue to be helpful for us as we find more properties to invest in. Lastly, Karen has gone above and beyond to help us in any way she can. We are very appreciative of all her hard work and would highly recommend her!

Thanks and good luck in your future real estate endeavours!

Erin and Martin
 
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Hubert s
 
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My name is Hubert. I have been a REIN member for about 9 months now. So I had been with Karen shopping(looking) for houses ever since I joined REIN.
My experience with Karen is that she's vert very knowledge, willing to work with you along the way, guide you through, and when you are in the wrong side of the deal. She will give you a kick or two to make sure you dont' go to the long route.

In Real Estate. She is so knowledgable that sometimes you are wondering how could she stuff all those information inside her head. Karen can provide you with a lot of information, sometimes without even you asking for it, once she had known you more. Like the specific property price history, who own it before...etc. She can provide you a lot of useful information that REIN's is keep asking us to do research on, like population, different pockets of rental amount, interest rate, house hold income...etc. Bascially I would say she's kind of like a bio-organic mobile REIN dictionary that is for Hamilton area. You still need to do your home work, but it definity speed you up and provide a really good guide/information on your process of searching your property.

I am consider myself a new REIN member, as I only join for around 9 months. So a lot of things I am doing is still quite slow on digging things through, however Karen is very patience on showing me properties even I am quite slow Occasionally there's some good deal that she will keep pushing me to be hurry up before the deal is gone. But even all those missed deals that I had, she will just keep finding deals for me that works but , she will change her stragegy, instead of go into a bid war with all the others from MLS. She let me go through some of her good deals that is ONLY under her arm. So I can have more time to go through them without run into other buyer bidding against me. In fact, that's how I got my first house. She will find ways to have you get a good property base on your preference, and she may change the approach as you move forward with her. So it's not a typical realtor that just keep telling you virtually all deals a good deal even though they are not.

Don't just take my word for it, at least sit down with Karen just do some chatting, You will see what I mean once you start diggning into properties.

Please let me know if you still have any questions. I am more than happy to provide in detail.


Regards
Hubert S.
 
Date May 15, 2010  
Client
Linda & Jason 
 
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We want to thabnk you both for all your help. Consideration and thoughtfulness during the sale of our house. Face it, 14 days on the market and then sold is amazing. We want to show how thankful we are at all the late night conversations, questions answered, your patience, and your caring. You both went above and beyond the call and it won't go un-noticed. We know we will be dealing with you again.

Thank you so much,

Linda & Jason
 
Client
Sue 
 
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Dear Karen:

I don't know if you remembr me, but I was in to see you at the Camden Lofts about a month ago (September/1997). You gave me some advice on getting a mortgage and had Carol call me from Scotiabank and I just bought a place today!

My offer was finalized last week and the bank just called today to let me know that everything was approved by CMHC.

Karen, I want to give you my heartfelt thanks, for your help and advice. I really wouldn't have been able to do it without you steering me in the right direction.

I went to thank you in person at the Lofts today. They told me that you had been in an accident. I hope that everything is O.K. and I want to wish you the best for the future.

Regards,

Sue (last name withheld)
 
Date May 15, 2010  
Client
Gus & Marian 
 
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Dear Karen

Thank you both for all your hard work and help in allowing us to realize our dream.

Regards,

Gus & Marian
 
Date May 15, 2010  
Client
Michelle 
 
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Feb. 19/97

Dear Karen:

Thank you for your constant help and patience!

All was much appreciated. I wish all business transactions are always smooth going.

I will count on you in the future should I decide to sell for but now I hope all runs smoothly and that the property value and XXXXXXXX keeps going up and up!

All the magazine articles were a real thrill as well. The wine and t-shirt was a real surprise!!!!

I wish you all the best.

Take Care!

Michelle
 
Date May 15, 2010  
Client
Amos & Marilyn 
 
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Dear Karen,

Our apologies for being so tardi in calling or writing. It has taken a little longr to settle in than anticipated. We want to extend our sincere thanks for helping us to relocate from our home to a condo. At our first meeting you came well prepared with listings to indicate selling price for our home and also listings of condo availability. Your professional approach was impressive and we would recommend your services to anyone who who is considering selling and moving.

You helped us find the perfect location, and we are absolutely delighted with it, and hope to have many happy years here.

Please accept the attached token of our appreciation for all your assistance.

Yours sincerely,

Marilyn & Amos
and again thank you.
 
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