Anna and I cannot thank you enough for all your assistance and expertise provided during the purchase of our first two investment properties over the last 12 months. We were most concerned about long term appreciation and positive cash flow from rental income, so with Ken Priestman’s assistance we concentrated our search to many small towns just beyond the GTA and settled on Innisfil and Peterborough. In retrospect, our decisions were spot-on as we have seen substantial appreciation and have secured excellent tenants.
We are novices to buying income properties, screening tenants, finding renters, doing leases etc. so having Ken there guiding us the whole way was essential and he did a fantastic job. The more time we spent with Ken did we appreciate his expertise in rural properties and communities.
Take care Ken. We wish you all the best and good health.
Best,
Anna and Rick

Re: Sale of St Andrews Road

For the Record,

This letter is written in tribute to your colleague Ken Priestman.
Ken is not simply a real estate sales person. He is a skilled and well
trained/experienced business strategist.
He sat at our dining table and performed as well as anyone I ever worked with,
highly professional and thoroughly competent.

Rod

Ken, I want first and foremost to thank you for all the effort that you have put into the sale of my property in Don Mills. You know that the decision to put my house on the market was a difficult one for me. I had put my heart and soul into the improvements done on the property over the years. When the time came to sell, it was crucial for me to partner up with an agent that would understand and appreciate my hard work, dedication and quality workmanship that was executed.
You exceed my expectations in every way. Your listing strategy was very efficient, including the wonderful photos and a beautiful brochure showcasing the property. You demonstrated a high level of professionalism before, during and after the transaction was concluded. We ended up having a busy offer night and you handled it with calmness and diplomacy. It was very emotional for me but I was lucky enough to have you on my side. You preformed your duties admirably hence we ended up accepting an offer 25% over asking...simply outstanding.

Luc

My wife and I would like to thank you very much for your commitment and professionalism demonstrated to get our Don Mills home sold quickly at a good price. From the day we agreed to list, you took control and took care of everything. Inside of one week you had your painter here, eves troughs and windows cleaned, staging done, great photos taken and all marketing material completed so that we could quickly get our home on the market before the seasonal July slowdown period.
Within 4 days on the market, you generated several offers on offer night, we achieved a price of 15% over asking and the exact closing date that we wanted. Thank you so much.
We look forward to your assistance in the future.

Sincerely,
Alick and Fay

Re Sale Of Windfield Terrace Condo

Ken, thank you for all your help in the recent sale of our Mom's condo. You were fair, calm and very knowledgeable, traits which revealed themselves at key places along the way. We sisters appreciated that we could reach you quickly and that you brought important perspectives to our situation.
You employed current marketing methods and you used a professional photographer to shoot all the photos. We have no hesitation in recommending you for anyone interested in selling their property.

The Dawson Family

Ken Priestman Team Of Excellence exceeded our expectations. As first time home buyers, we were wary and unsure about the entire process. From the start, Ken took time to answer all of our inquiries and understood exactly what we were looking for. Ken was very helpful in explaining the entire process and provides a wealth of knowledge to first-time home buyers. Ken was extremely punctual and was willing to meet us late in the evening and on the weekends. We truly believe his expertise helped in getting our offer accepted. Ken and his team provided service from start to finish. We highly recommend the Ken Priestman Team Of Excellence.

Bruce & Trami

Hi Ken,
You exceeded my wildest expectations on offer night with getting my home sold for $203,000 over asking price. You presented me with a marketing and listing strategy that worked exactly as stated and you managed the 6 offers masterfully.
Well, now you have to help me find a new home.
I wish you all the best.

Sue

What a fabulous jaw dropping result. We are so glad that we selected you as our realtor. Wow, we almost did not even call you for an interview. We selected you out of the three realtors interviewed because you demonstrated the highest level of community expertise, knowledge, and professionalism. After 3 days, you generated a ton of showings and you were able to negotiate a bully offer 49% over asking price, higher than the other 5 offers presented that were generally good offers. You delivered on all your promises and we thank you so very much.

Joe

Good Morning Ken, just a short note to say thank you for talking us into listing our house early. I was looking at all the listings this morning that are still unsold after weeks and lowered prices and thanks to you we are sold and at an incredible price. The buyers that bought this house are still not sold and have lowered their price twice. They must be in panic mode.

Thanks again,
Shirley

Hi Ken,
Re: Rintella Crt
We haven't got a chance to really thank you for your dedication and hard work. We had a very short timeline to sell our house in a very difficult market and you came through with flying colours!
Your honesty, warmth, expertise and ability to adapt are the reasons for your success as a realtor. You were able to strategize when we were placed in a time crunch predicament and bring offers to the table. It was amazing!

We will definitely recommend you to family and friends and will invite you for a coffee by the fire in our new log home! Thank you once again for being an integral part in helping us fulfill our lifelong dream of moving to the country.
God Bless
Ryan and Angela

It is difficult to find the words to express our gratitude to you, Ken, for your exemplary professional performance in dealing with our Real Estate needs. From the moment when you asked us if we intend to retain you as our Real Estate agent for the sale of our home on Dorcot Avenue, to when we signed the agreement with the buyer, your performance was efficient and kindly polite and patient in addressing our concerns and in dealing with prospective buyers during the viewing and bidding phases.

At the conclusion of the bidding process you presented us with the difficult decision of choosing between two identical money offers. We chose the one that presented a substantial down payment commensurate with the value of the property and was properly signed by the buyer. We rejected the one that presented a week inadequate deposit and initially neglected to contain signatures of the buyer.
Thank you Ken from me and Betty,

Sincerely,

Barry

There was no doubt when we chose Ken Priestman as our agent for our recent real estate transactions. He is patient, kind and diligent from start to finish. His experience shines especially when facing the ups and downs in real estate transactions. He communicates promptly with any questions asked of him and is able to navigate the challenging world of real estate with ease. Thank you, Ken for helping our family find our home. We couldn't have done it without you!

The Flemings

To Whom it may concern:
Recently I received the assistance of Mr. Ken Priestman in my search for a suitable condominium in North York.
At our initial meeting I outlined the area where I wanted to move to, the financial limitations and the preferred conditions I was looking for, such as square footage,, exposure, number of bedrooms, balcony, recreational programs offered etc. During the subsequent weeks Ken introduced me only to available units which met my requirements, with explanation also offered to show some that were slightly beyond my needs for comparison sake.
Ken proved to be available at a moment’s notice, was always on time and in possession of the necessary paperwork, keys and information on appropriate properties for sale.
He also took a great amount of time explaining all the details of the buying process; the offer, the legalities, the required finances, etc and indicated where he could be of assistance and for which specific tasks I needed a bank and a lawyer.

I found Ken a most pleasant person to work with, efficient, knowledgeable, understanding, supportive and helpful, who also showed a good sense of humour to make this very challenging and anxiety provoking process a little easier to take.
Thanks a million Ken, I really appreciate all your time and efforts!

Merel

Hello Ken,
I am writing this letter with a big smile on my face. This has a lot to do with your help selling our Brimley road home of 26 years. We met you a few years back through my sister and brother in-law. You have been working with them on many occasions. A good solid relationship of trust and experience that made them very happy. And so they recommended you to us. Actually my sister insisted that we should definitely ask you to be our agent. It was the best decision!
Ken, we do not have enough words to express our thanks to you and your team. The knowledge of your profession is remarkable as you are as a person. It makes a very big difference to deal with people that know the ins and outs of their trade and you are one of them.
From the moment you came to assess our house, we knew that you were the person we needed. Leaving it up to your knowledge, guidance, listening to your recommendations, we knew that we’d be safe, and we were. Our house sold in two days for full asking price! It had to do with the way you guided us through your dealings., your strong but elegant way of negotiation made a big difference. Many thanks for always being available promptly to answer questions and your willingness to help. Your professionalism, confidence and prompt manner is greatly appreciated and talked about with friends and neighbours. You are the best and we’ll always recommend you with confidence!

Adina and Tibor

Good morning Ken,
I want to express my sincere appreciation for all of your hard work and effort regarding the successful sale of my Meldazy Cres Scarborough home and subsequent purchase of my new home in Oshawa.
You demonstrated a high level of professionalism and expertise managing 12 offers to get my home sold firm, and were able to strategically guide me to win the bidding war against 5 other offers on the purchase of my new home. Fantastic !! I wish you all the best.

Sincerely,

Greg

Hi Ken,
I want to give you a quick note of thanks for your perseverance and diplomacy regarding the final sale of our family home on Oakley Blvd. I really appreciated you bringing one of your buyers and the strong offer you negotiated for me as it satisfied all of my objectives. Unfortunately, you had to really show your skill when we were informed that the buyer did want to close the deal as agreed. You found a way to renegotiate the deal that was acceptable to all parties; a much better result than trying to sell the home in a currently very slow and sliding market. I can now get on with my life. Thank you Ken.
Best Regards,
Alec

Hello Ken,
"Selling your house is a huge undertaking and you want to make sure that your Realtor knows the market of your neighborhood. It became clear to us that we needed someone who knows and understands Midland Park and has a proved track record of selling homes in this area. That's why we asked Ken to help us sell our home. Ken did a great job organizing and holding an open house which generated great interest in our home and it got sold quickly at market value. This was overall a pleasant experience and we want to thank Ken for his great work."

Marlene and Cetin

To: Whom It May Concern

Mr. Ken Priestman was an essential player in buying my first home. I am extremely grateful for all of the advice, experience and time that Ken shared with me as a buyer.
Ken was always extremely organized and made the process of buying my first home as easy as possible.
I felt confident throughout the entire process with having Ken as my advocate. Ken was also extremely honest. He advised me on a property that I wanted to bid on but through his research, he discovered it would not be an ideal property. He steered me clear of properties that would not have been in my best interest, saving me time and money.
He is respectful, personable and builds positive relationships with other agents, which leads to positive results for his clients.
Most importantly, as we were in a difficult and tricky multiple offer competition, Kens negotiating skills were the difference in us being the selected vendor.
I am very pleased with my new home and I recommend Mr. Ken Priestman to anyone looking to buy or sell their home.
Thank you Ken!

Sincerely,

Krista

A Note to Mr. Ken Priestman,
Century 21 sales representative
Re McCowan Rd.

Even prior to our first meeting you demonstrated knowledge of the local area by our phone conversations.. You clearly knew the history and had a solid understanding of the area. I knew you had many recent sales as I would drive through and see your “for sale sign” and “sold sign” over and over. You made me feel comfortable with your understanding of my personal situation. Not the easiest for me but was grateful to turn the sale over to you.

I needed someone who was trustworthy and market knowledgeable as I had not the experience I would have liked.

What you showed me was you were knowledgeable, had exceptional experience, outstanding with communication within the real estate market and clients. You demonstrated you are self-motivated, hardworking, tenacious, highly organized and skillful. Your attention to detail and your pride in your work is outstanding. Above all you are a fair man to both seller and buyer. Truthful and honest. I feel very fortunate to have you as my sales representative.

Mr. Priestman you can share this if you choose. If it could help another I wish you would. Or, you could put this aside as an acknowledgement of my thanks.
Either way you created a very successful outcome.

THANK YOU KEN,

Barbara

Re: Cora Cres
When you consider a realtor for your home, consider Ken Priestman. I met Ken about 10 years ago when he introduced himself as a realtor in the area. He was respectful, courteous, and knowledgeable about the needs and wants of the community. Recently, when I decided to sell my home, I contacted Ken and within days, my home was sold! His innovative approach and time spent answering my many questions helped make the whole experience a less stressful one. I would absolutely recommend having Ken as your realtor, if you are thinking of selling your home.

Debbie

Hi Ken, thank you so much for negotiating the purchase of our condo, This is a big adjustment after all these years living in a house, however, you found a beautiful, bright and cheery condo unit in the building that I wanted to be in. Thanks again for all your efforts.

Wendy

Thank you for getting my Midland Park home sold quickly for a good price and with a closing date that matches the date of the closing of the home you helped me purchase with my daughter. Ken, you helped us with everything; staging and moving furniture, recommended a handyman, a lawyer and you even found the buyer. I appreciate everything that you have done. This is a huge stress off my mind. I wish you much success.

Fred

Hi Ken,
We wanted to send you a quick note to thank you for your help in finding and purchasing our condominium in Don Mills. Thanks to you, we were able to find a desirable unit in Windfield Terrace, a building with all the amenities that we were looking for. We really appreciated your efforts during the negotiation process, which allowed us to secure the unit, despite the competitive bidding process - your contribution was invaluable. We are very happy with the outcome.

Sincerely,
Ingrid

... At one “Open House” we had the good fortune to meet Ken Priestman… and request that he become our agent. …we visited a second one that Ken was really keen for us to see... He was right. As soon as we stepped inside the front door, it felt like home… Ken guided us with expertise in a very patient manner through all the stages. Happily, due to Ken’s guidance and good rapport with the selling agent and the owners at presentation, our offer was accepted…

Olive & John

Dear Ken,
We would like to thank you for all of your hard work selling our home and finding our new house.
Ken your professionalism, patience and understanding very much appreciated. Our house sold in one week and we were concerned we would not find a suitable home before our closing date. Throughout the process you were reassuring that we would.
I found the perfect house one week after my home sold!

My daughter also sold and bought with you and we are all very satisfied.
We would highly recommend you to others.

Warm regards,
Frederica and Anthony

Subject: Everything he touched turns to sold!

Ken Priestman has been absolutely indispensable since we met and quickly became a trusted friend and advisor who was seemingly never wrong. He gave such care and attention to my father and I when we decided to sell our houses. Ken patiently helped us to find the perfect new home and we were continually amazed by his steadfast optimism. I consistently notice the shortcomings of other realtors since working with Ken and will never recommend anyone else.

Sincerely,
Stephanie

When we first met a few years ago you were hustling around the neighbourhood trying to get the name of the owner next door who was selling their home. We were really impressed by your tenacity, energy and motivation. In our brief conversations you came across as an honest individual and one that would work hard if we ever decided to list our home.
When we decided to put our home on the market and purchase a home in Bowmanville. You were our first choice and we were not disappointed. You took us on seemingly endless searches and viewings until we found the right home. Your patience was very impressive.
You then went into high gear to sell our current home and got it sold over asking in less than a week. This was fantastic and we know that another agent would never had gone so far above and beyond to get these results.
You helped us in so many ways during the process and we appreciate all your hard work and the extra effort you put in to get us to such a great result.
We won't hesitate to use your services in future and will definitely highly recommend you to others.

Thanks for everything!!

Shirley and Patty

Hi Ken,
June and I would like to thank you for all your help over the last couple of weeks.
Yesterday after just a matter of a few days, you got our Flintwick Dr. home sold firm for over asking price and two weeks ago you found us a smaller bungalow in Oshawa to move into.
This was a stressful process, but Ken you were always available to help us through it, you worked hard and delivered on all your promises.
Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Michael and June

Dear Ken,
We can't thank you enough for your professionalism, expertise and hard work in helping us make our dream home a reality!
That Monday, when we made the offer, was the most extra-ordinary type of day. Everything from the cell phone dying, traffic accident and the extra long soccer game made for a chilling evening. You're dedication for hanging in there for us until midnight was truly amazing. We want to also thank you for having all of our requests met with such a short closing date.
We absolutely love our home and the Midland Park neighbourhood. This is the perfect place for us at this point in our lives and you were able to make it happen.
In the last year we were working with another real estate agent and it was just not working out. It has been truly great to meet you.
We will definitely recommend you to our friends and relatives.
Thanks again and best regards.

Ray and Grace

You cannot believe how excited Dave and I are about our new condo purchase at Winfield Terrace.
Ken, being first time buyers you were so helpful in answering all of our questions and in helping us get quick financing approval from the bank inside of 24 hours.
You were the consummate professional and we fully intend to call on you to handle our future real estate needs.

Sincerely,
Dave and Audrey

Dear Ken,

Frida and I are so impressed with the commitment, professionalism and skill demonstrated getting our home sold firm within a matter of days. Although it is very difficult to part with our piece of paradise here on St Andrews Rd. we look forward to the next stage of our life.
Ken, as our realtor, you did all anyone could ask; you provided advice starting months earlier how best to prepare the house for sale, you provided a handyman, staging materials, an abundance of marketing, Just Listed postcards, Feature Sheets, two 3 hour open houses that attracted over 100 people, showed patience and continual feedback and explanation of what you were doing and why, and so much more.
Thanks so much.

Sincerely,

Wayne and Frida