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Katherine Bacon , Certified Fine Home Specialist, Who's Who In Interior Design, Chairman's Circle Award Winner! Top 2% in North America! First & Only Certified Fine Homes International (SM) Specialist East Of Toronto!

In this business Reputation is Everything! Whether you're buying your first home, your dream home or vacation cottage, "Your Home Is Your Castle" and you can count on Katherine for professional service & outstanding commitment to excellence without presumption throughout every transaction.
Her clients receive quality service, integrity, dedication and results. She gives good value, respects your privacy, knows your time is precious & promises not to waste it. With Katherine's 25-year business backgrounds, people feel confident with her right from the start and with her easy smiles, down to earth approach and calming personalities, they feel comfortable as well. As a Board of Trade award winner and the industry's most illustrious award, Chairman's Circle, Katherine brings a highly respected business savvy to her real estate career as an industry leader & trendsetter! She is included among the 2% of top producers in North America! Call on Katherine for solid advice for all your real estates needs! For details on her achievements of Distinction please click on BENEFITS. "I love this business, it's the perfect job for me, working with wonderful clients who appreciate quality and accept nothing less!"

KIMBERLY LEGGE
RELAX... YOU'RE ALMOST HOME!
With over 25 years of sales experience, Kimberly brings strong communications skills, natural marketing ability and a flair for creative decorating to her real estate career. Her degree in business administration from the University Of New Brunswick, Fredericton along with her connection with the Board of Trade, Uptown Saint John and Enterprise Saint John gives her credibility in today's active market. Kimberly has extensive connections and has owned and operated several successful business' including manager and buyer for Colwells Mens and Ladies Wear In Saint John & Halifax, Samuel & Co and also owned & operated M&M Meat Shops, Quispamsis. Kimberly is a life long resident of the area growing up in Millidgeville and residing in Quispamsis since 1988. She enjoys golf and has been an active member of Riverside Golf & Country Club for 20 years. Kimberly gives back to the community hosting and organizing many fundraising events and is a member of Divine Divas, raising over $160,000 in the past 3-years for Hospice, Breast Cancer and Dressed for Success. She was the fundraising coordinator for Lakefield Elementary School PSAC for 5 years. Kimberly's experience in management and sales coupled with her caring, honest, reliable approach to real estate assures you the successful sale of your house or the purchase of that special place that you will call home! Kimberly can be reached directly at 333-7475, call today!
Katherine & Kimberly work hand in hand providing a friendly high level of service to all their valued clientele. They know that you have a choice in your real estate agent and they sincerely appreciate your trust in their abilities and promise to give you their best!


FINALLY IT'S HERE; Aeroplan® AeroMove®
Katherine is once again the first to bring you the latest in added value as a registered representatives for Aeroplan®. Purchase your next property through Katherine & Kimberly, ask for aeroplan points and you will receive 500 Aeroplan® points per $10,000 of house purchase on your next statement! It's that simple!
It costs you nothing! A home purchase of $300,000 gives you 15,000 Aeroplan points which equals a return ticket on all short haul flights! How does Montreal for the weekend sound? It can be yours! Just another added bonus of working with REALTORS who puts You first! If you choose to go through Aeromove you can register on line at www.aeroplan.com. Aeromove® is a new home moving service program that connects Aeroplan Members with a reputable real estate agent and other move-related service providers. If you register online, be sure to ask for Katherine to receive all the additional benefits!


WHY THE ROCK?
As the first real estate company in Canada, started in 1880, Prudential has been trusted for generations with the buying and selling of our homes for over 125 years! Our mother company, Prudential Financial is ranked 57th on the Fortune 500 list and recently was rated #1 in FORTUNE magazine's 2007 "World's Most Admired Companies"! Our brand is more powerful than a locomotive with recent tracking studies showing the "Prudential name & rock logo" being recognized by an outstanding 98% of the general public and 99% of the affluent across Canada and the USA! Prudential Real Estate is the first and only real estate complany in history to win the coveted JD Power Award for Customer Excellence! Ranked highest in satisfaction for home sellers among national full service real estate firms! That's why we proudly say, "RELY ON THE STRENGTH OF THE ROCK!"

BIG OR SMALL, YOUR HOME IS YOUR CASTLE!
Katherine & Kimberly truly believe your 'Home is your Castle' and after all, it's "YOUR HOME", what can be more precious, and it deserves to be marketed by experts! They appreciate all aspects of their profession and ensure the same high standard of service to all their buyers and sellers no matter what the price range, size or type of property. Did you know that besides self contained homes that they actively sells multi family and commercial properties as well, with recent commercial transactions including Reggies Restaurant and Westmount Estates? After all a salesman is a salesman, you either have the abilities or you don't and the qualities you bring to the negotiating table are the same! Are you ready for a move? Call Katherine & Kimberly and let them go to work for you today, you'll be glad you did!

EXCLUSIVE LISTINGS

If you're thinking of moving to Southern New Brunswick, be sure to check with Katherine concerning her exclusive listings, which are not on MLS or any web site and cover a diverse price range and type of property ranging from water front, ocean front, water view, heritage, vacation home, multifamily, etc. For various reasons some sellers require discretion with the sale of their properties and you never know what Katherine may quietly pull out of her pocket! Don't miss an opportunity to purchase one of these special properties, which may be just perfect for you! The details are only a phone call or email away!

LISTING
"DARE TO COMPARE"! Savvy homeowners want only the best and usually interview two or three top agents, before making an informed decision. Katherine & Kimberly welcome the opportunity to meet with you to present their expertise (unique in the industry) for your consideration in marketing your home. When listing your property for sale, you want an award winning REALTOR with great connections and marketing skills, like Katherine, who's presentation will excite qualified buyers to request a viewing! You want an agent who is dedicated to selling your home. Katherine sells an unprecedented 76.3% of her own Residential Listings & 99% of her Fine Homes International Listings. Katherine and Kimberly are extremely loyal to their listing clients always presenting their homes first before heading out to search MLS! Call today for your free market analysis!
Katherine & Kimberly guarantee that your property will be presented in the media at its best, creating a marketing plan to sell your house quickly and profitably. They promise to qualify potential buyers, to eliminate unnecessary showings!
When listing properties, Katherine stages the home in preparation for sale, giving sellers an edge, maximizing your property's value (see STAGING below). Not only can she point out construction details & features of your home, she can also suggest approximate replacement costs showing the great value in your property!
Katherine's marketing of your property is second to none with extensive local coverage including the only signage at the Saint John Airport! If you are thinking of selling your home, be sure to call Katherine today! "I'd appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to present my services for your consideration, with no obligation!" Katherine

STAGING YOUR HOME
When selling, have your home professionally staged with Interior Designer Katherine Bacon (after all it's included!). Show your home off to its best advantage and maximize your sale potential! When you're ready to sell, preparation pays! This can be as simple as rearranging furniture or changing the color of the front door, just like on TV! Statistics prove that the well staged home realizes an average 7.2% higher price & quicker sale then others on the market. Katherine is listed in "Who's Who in Interior Design" representing one of 100 elite designers from 60 countries worldwide. Click on "Benefits" to the left to view Katherine's 22-year design background & achievements of distinction. Staging (a $150. per hour value) is an exclusive free service to Katherine's listing clientele.

HOME EVALUATION
Thinking of selling but not sure of the price. Statistics prove that pricing your house too high by even 10% reduces the buying public to only 2%! Take away the guess work and call Katherine today for your free, no obligation home evaluation!

BUYERS
Buying a home is easily the largest, most emotional, personal transaction you'll ever make. That's why you deserve a real estate professional who will take the time to listen to your needs. Katherine has the experience and connections to find homes that suite your criteria, spot potential problems and negotiate skillfully. Buyers appreciate her uncanny ability to quickly and effectively analyze their requirements, eliminating the time consuming task of viewing a multitude of homes. Katherine will be happy to show you her extensive list of homes for sale (including exclusive listings not shown on MLS or this web site) and if we don't find "just the one", don't worry, she'll search the MLS system & find your perfect home! Need a color for that new home? No problem, when buyers purchase with Katherine, that's part of her service, giving your new home that "Finishing Touch", a $150 per hour value included with your transaction! Katherine's clients are the only buyers in the area to also receive the added bonus of a 15% discount at Bustin's Fine Furniture and Hayward & Warwick China!
Katherine's contract writing skills allow clients the security of knowing all major and minor details of their transaction are being explicitly protected. She is a skilled negotiator who you will want on your side when things come down to the crunch!

RELOCATING?
Eight out of ten of Katherine's buyers are relocating to Southern New Brunswick and they find her a joy to work with. She has traveled the globe but has called Saint John home since birth. She will be happy to answer all your questions on the area and introduce you to essential services available as well as valuable additional information available only from a true local! Wondering who can paint that deck or who sells the juiciest steaks? Katherine will help you immigrate smoothly into one of the friendliest communities in the country, well known for it's welcoming Maritime spirit. For valuable web links to everything from Schools to Business Assistance, Golf to Sailing, click on "LOCAL LINKS", from the column to the left. Call toll free across North America 1-877-676-0300 and let's begin our search for your new home today! Watch for Katherine's welcome sign centered over the luggage carousel at the Saint John Airport and let her be the first to say, "Welcome To New Brunswick".


THINKING OF BUILDING, THINK AE MCKAY BUILDERS!

Katherine Bacon, AE McKay Builders & Aeroplan, a winning combination!
Katherine is proud to be part of the homebuilding team with AE McKay Builders well known for quality craftsmanship, pride in design and stunning upgraded amenities such as exterior stone accents, deluxe trim package, 30-year roofing shingles, crown moldings, North Hatley Garage Doors as standard features! Katherine specializes in new home construction with over 25-years experience and has designed over 5000 homes. Let Katherine and AE McKay Builders create your new dream home and receive 500 aeroplane points per $10,000! Expertise in design, blueprints and construction are vital when building a new home. "I would be happy to work with you and your builder, call for your no obligation consultation today!" "Let us create the home where you'll create memories!"



ROCK SOLID® IN REAL ESTATE WITH CONNECTIONS GALORE!
Katherine & Kimberly's extensive network of professional connections is invaluable. They have built a rapport with thousands of people through 25-year of business experence, numerous charity events, sports & hobbies! For more details click on Benefits.

e-Certified®
For today's innovative e-market, Katherine has achieved Prudential's eCertified® Designation displaying that she is well-versed in vital computer based communication and knowledge & competent in the use of advanced technology.

UPSCALE & FINE HOMES
As the first & only Realtor to achieve the revered designation of "Certified Fine Homes International(SM) Specialist®" east of Toronto, Katherine works with Prudential Fine Homes International(SM)®, an elite cadre committed to working with integrity and discretion, matching discriminating buyers with extraordinary properties. Prudential Fine Homes International (SM) is the industry leader in luxury home sales holding 71.6% of this market. This designation allows unparalleled marketing resources with inclusion in the Fine Homes International(SM) networking directory, events, training from the best of the best and broad exposure in exclusive international advertising. Exposure on the world market includes Fine Homes International, Dream Homes & Dupont Registry Magazines, Wall Street Journal as well as the web sites of DUPONT REGISTRY. DREAMHOMES. UNIQUE HOMES . & LUXURY HOMES. Katherine has vast experience with luxury homes and lifestyle insights, after all she has designed over 5,000 of them, (owner of the Finishing Touch Interior Design since 1985) quite possibly yours! If you are in the market for an upscale home or thinking of selling, put Katherine's expertise & the Prudential Fine Homes International(SM) program to work for you! Katherine personally sells an unprecedented 99% of her Fine Homes listings! If your fine home will benefit from international advertising, call Katherine today and accept no substitutes!
Call Internationally toll free at 1-877-676-0300

KEEPING UP TO DATE
To keep abreast of the affluent market, Katherine trained with Fine Homes International(SM)® in Beverly Hills, CA in 2005. She is the only Canadian REALTOR to receive this training amongst 160 of her American peers! The experience was priceless and Katherine uses this wealth of knowledge shared, each & every day throughout her transactions, at all levels. The world's most respected Realtors, economists, authors, marketing experts, real estate prognosticators & chief economists shared their expertise on everything from effective international marketing to our local market. Experts in understanding the mind of the consumer shared what drives consumer perceptions & motivates their decision-making, powerful facts your Realtor should know. Katherine enhances her training annually, by invitation only, to top producers where the best in the world continue to share their experience & expertise. Katherine retains the standing of the highest residential transaction ever completed in New Brunswick and she feels that her on-going training is an iatrical part of being the best you can be, after all, "It's your home, it's important!"

CHOOSE YOUR REALTOR WISELY
If you are considering the purchase or sale of property in Saint John, Rothesay, Quispamsis, Grand Bay/Westfield or Kingston, keep in mind that Katherine's services are very unique in the industry giving you so much more added value. Big home or small home, you'll receive the same high standard of service, the same attention to detail that your property deserves! Katherine has the only advertising at the Saint John Airport, seen daily by business travelers, frequent flyers, snow birds and relocators! Remember 8 out of 10 of Katherine's buyers are relocating from Alberta & Ontario and their first stop is the Saint John Airport and they are looking for homes like yours! If your home will benefit from services beyond the norm, at no additional charge, Katherine's invites you to call her today for details with no obligation and accept no substitutes!

HEATHER DOBSON
Katherine refers to Heather Dobson as her right arm and her left! This valuable associate works closely with Katherine as a full time transaction manager and REALTOR. With her pleasant personality, real estate and transaction knowledge, she is ready to oblige you Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm AST. Heather will arrange appointments, viewings, feedback and other proceedings to help make your real estate transactions transpire promptly and smoothly. Katherine & Heather work together, closely monitoring the day-to-day real estate proceedings of their buyers & sellers. Heather is a licensed Realtor who has acquired her 55+ Certification with Prudential Real Estate for all you Baby Boomers and fully understands your specific needs!

ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE
Katherine is pleased to sponsor the Saint John Animal Rescue League and provide "I Need A Home!" in Saturday's Telegraph Journal. "Check for available pets at www.saintjohnanimalrescue.com and support those who cannot speak for themselves." Katherine is the recipient of the 2006 Prudential CARES Volunteer Grant from Prudential Financial in recognition of her service and thanks them for their donation to the shelter on her behalf. ARL has announced a 100% adoption success rate of the animals advertised through this program which started in 2004! "THANK YOU SAINT JOHN, TOGETHER WE'RE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THESE HELPLESS ANIMALS"!

"We live by the motto, if it's worth doing, it's worth doing well and welcome the opportunity to be your REALTORS sincerely appreciating your trust & confidence." Katherine & Kimberly

For more information, please contact:

Katherine Bacon
Certified Fine Home Specialist
Prudential Summit Real Estate Inc.
580 Main Street, Building B
Saint John, New Brunswick
Canada E2K 1J5
Phone 506 849-1678
Fax 506-849-1679
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