The Only Investment You Can Live In Every Day!
Recent studies show that when it comes to having faith in investments, investors believe real estate is the safest long-term investment ranking higher than stocks and bonds, cryptocurrency and pensions.
They believe real estate diversifies their portfolio, offers long term investment, provides financial gains and serves as an inheritance for their family, according to recent studies. Let me help you find the perfect home or multi-unit and secure a lucrative investment for the future.
Thank You!
A testament of our appreciation….
Having transferred across the country we sold multiple properties before engaging the professional services of Katherine. We choose to list with Katherine based on:
-her proven track record of successful representation over a lengthy period while establishing a number of “first amongst her peers” for the real estate market, she came highly recommended from clients several of which used her services on multiple occasions, and -the attention to detail during our initial meeting was noteworthy, not only did she have comparative intelligence she had the rationale behind the numbers and was direct and respectful in valuing the property and the estimated time to sell.
Since then we quickly found Katherine was very well connected locally and globally and the showcasing of our home received numerous compliments from friends and viewers on the collateral material and market approach.
During our interactions over the listing period what stood out most though was her character and values contributing to her professionalism. A leader who is trusted and respectful, a keen listener, is family and animal oriented, and is an expert in her field.
Our engagement with Katherine was very comfortable, her advice and counsel were very valuable and sincerely appreciated. We highly recommend that you also experience the professional services of Katherine.
Francis and Paula Power, 71 Fox Point Drive, Saint John
Congratulations!
Dear Katherine, we’re so proud and excited to celebrate your success and outstanding achievements in. Congratulations on receiving the International Diamond Society designation. This remarkable accomplishment is in recognition of the exemplary market knowledge, community presence and dedication to clients that you’ve shown each and every day. All your effort and hard work are very much appreciated, and your recognition is well-deserved. Congratulations on this tremendous accomplishment and thank you for everything you do to make the Coldwell Banker brand tan industry leader. Best wishes for continued success!
Mr. Phil Soper, President & CEO Royal LePage Canada
Your Lifestyle. Your Home. A Perfect Match.
Looking for a home that truly fits how you live? With Katherine’s extensive background, she can help you discover properties based on what matters most to you, like being near schools, parks, yacht clubs or upscale neighbourhoods. Homes with privacy, acreage and/or curb appeal. It’s a personal way to find your perfect home. For expert guidance, She’s here for you
In This Business Reputation Is Everything!
Whether you’re downsizing or up-sizing, buying your first home, dream home, multi-unit, commercial property, condo 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, respect your privacy, knows your time is precious & promises not to waste it. With her business backgrounds, people feel confident with her right from the start and with her easy smile, down to earth approach and calming personality, they feel comfortable as well. As a Board of Trade award winner plus Chairman’s Circle Gold & Platinum awards and the industry’s most illustrious awards, The Legend and Double Legend, Katherine brings a highly respected business savvy to her real estate career as the industry leader & trendsetter! With her extensive training Katherine has brought many firsts to the real estate industry in New Brunswick and Canada! While Prudential was across Canada, she was included among the top 1% of Prudential producers in North America from 2006 to 2017 and the trend continues as she leads the province as a Royal LePage Luxury Property Specialist upon joining the company! Call on Katherine for solid advice for all your real estate needs!
It’s More Than Putting A Sign On Your Lawn.
It’s a science actually. You want to get the best price, but you can’t be out of line with market conditions. What to do? Start by being as informed as you can and by choosing an experienced, educated agent who knows the business inside out. Since 1913, Royal LePage® has been helping Canadians sell and buy their homes and guiding them through every step of the process. From showing you how to increase the appeal of your home and setting a price that will maximize your profitability to discussing offers and closing the sale.
Can Katherine Help me?
Katherine knows the real estate market and local neighbourhoods, because she has worked here in real estate for 22 year and lived here all her life. She looks forward to helping guide you every step of the way
Canada’s Real Estate Company 
Royal LePage has been a leader in Canadian real estate since 1913. Founded by Albert LePage when he was just 26 years old, Royal LePage now has nearly 14,000 agents across the country. And they firmly believe that you can only become a leader by being the best.
For over 97 years, Royal LePage has led the real estate industry. They have expanded across the country so that wherever you want to live, you will find a Royal LePage agent ready to help. If you are buying or selling in Southern NB, Katherine is the agent for you! Royal LePage remains steadfastly and proudly Canadian and have never forgotten their roots.
Why Carriage Trade?
A designation proudly awarded to the finest properties in Canadian real estate.
With stunning landscapes and designs, unique features and amenities, and compelling historical significance, Carriage Trade features a curated collection of exclusive luxury homes for sale in Canada’s most sought-after neighbourhoods.
What distinguishes a Carriage Trade luxury home from its counterparts? From hand-crafted built-ins, extraordinary views, sandy beaches to resort-like pools, the defining features of a Carriage Trade abode epitomize the ultimate in comfort, convenience, and luxury. Discover Southern New Brunswick’s most coveted luxury neighbourhoods and luxury real estate with Carriage Trade. Carriage Trade’s curated collection of pristine luxury homes offers Canada’s finest in real estate. Tailored to exceed the highest of standards, the Carriage Trade Luxury Marketing program continues to deliver on property exposure and appeal.
Embrace all the joys of day-to-day life by indulging in Carriage Trade luxury living. Each unique property features sophisticated amenities. An unparalleled quality of service awaits you with Katherine5-star service and life awaits with Carriage Trade Luxury Properties.
Harness the international power of Carriage Trade
Extraordinary properties require extraordinary agents with extraordinary marketing. Carriage Trade’s unique Luxury Marketing program is strategically designed to enhance global exposure and position its properties as leaders in luxury. Through affiliation with the world’s #1 luxury real estate portal, and ownership of Canada’s online destination for luxury home listings, Carriage Trade enriches international connections between affluent homebuyers and notable Canadian properties. With a customized marketing plan, sophisticated marketing materials, and an exclusive Carriage Trade sign, the luxury property program generates strong brand equity and elevates property appeal.
List Locally-Market Globally!
Upscale homes require the benefit of extensive marketing across New Brunswick and around the world. Katherine’s attractive on line and print ¼ page display ads in the Telegraph reach every corner of the province and are viewed around the world! With unique properties you never know where your buyer will come from and Katherine’s buyers have purchased homes in New Brunswick from as far away as Europe, Hong Kong and Australia! Katherine’s unique training (only one in Canada) with Fine Homes International in Beverly Hills, gives her the inside scoop on the expectations of the affluent buyer when purchasing a property, in the home itself, in the negotiation process, and in her interaction with other REALTORs®. If your home will be in the upper ranges, you will benefit from international on-line marketing with extensive coverage across Canada. Katherine’s article on the lifestyle in New Brunswick was requested by and written for the DuPont Registry titled “Canada’s Best Kept Secret”. Statistics consistently show that the affluent buyer prefers to hold a hard copy magazine/paper in their hands and are not conducting their house search through social media so it is very important to know what demographic your buyer is from. (The more affluent they are, the more this holds true). Our luxury magazines are available at international airports in 60 countries around the world, provided with first class seats on over 30 international airlines and supplied in the dressing rooms of all professional sports teams including hockey, football, baseball, soccer, basketball, polo, the list is long! You need your home displayed on the coffee table of affluent readers! Katherine advertises in numerous upscale magazines of your choice. If your home will benefit from services beyond the norm, we invite you to call today for details with no obligation and accept no substitutes! Unleash the power of Extensive marketing in 49 Countries and 32 languages! “Who’s Selling Your House?” Call on Katherine for expert advice on buying or selling a Carriage Trade luxury property.
BIG HOMES ONLY! NO WAY!
Some people think that she only sells high end homes, but not so! Yes, she is specifically trained to sell high-end homes but has sold thousands of properties of every size and price range from the modest starter home to mid-range, multifamily and commercial properties. She is experienced in working with buyers and sellers in all price ranges! Her high standards hold true through every price range with modest homes getting the same professional photographer as the million-dollar homes, no double standards here! Use her experience, wisdom and extended service to benefit your property sale. Her negotiating skills for buyers and sellers is well honed; it’s what she does best! Click on the SOLD link to see what we’ve sold in your neighborhood!
MARKETING FOR ALL LISTINGS
Your “Home is your Castle” and it deserves to be marketed by an expert! Consistently setting the standard in Atlantic Canada for real estate marketing, Katherine appreciates your business and ensures the same high standard of service to all our buyers and sellers no matter what the price range, size or type of property. She is pleased to have been the first Realtor in our area to provide professional photography to each and every property on her roaster. Every listing receives the same high standard of service, the same attention to detail, that your property deserves! She’s Social! In this day where social media rules, marketing here is most important. KatherineBacon.com receives thousands of hits per month and our sellers enjoy more hits here than they receive on Realtor.ca and MLS. The property write-ups on her site are not limited like other sites to 300 words but describe in detail the quality of life that goes with each particular address. Can your property be fully described in 300 words? Probably not! Buyers tell her they love reading the full descriptions in detail and when they read the one that describes their dream, that’s the one they book a showing for. Her listings are connected to over a dozen other real estate web sites and search engines to ensure your property is front of mind online such as Zillow, Trulia, Redfin, Kijiji, etc. Her impressive advertising at the Saint John Airport is seen daily by business travelers, frequent flyers, snowbirds, vacationers and those relocating! Remember the first stop for those relocating is the Saint John Airport, and they are looking for homes like yours!
She’s Social!
In this day where social media rules, marketing here is most important capturing those who enjoy browsing through social media. Through frequent posts my professional social media marketing specialist highlights my listings and the unique lifestyle that goes with each individual property showcasing the benefits of your property. So come on board and let’s get social!
KEEPING CURRENT
A firm believer in keeping current, Katherine feels it’s a integral part of getting your home sold. Katherine’s sales techniques include both ‘old school and ‘modern methods’, a combination with a proven track record! Old school methods (think Boomers and they’ve got the bucks) can include lawn signage, open houses, MLS, and airport signage. They all include important exposure to thousands of potential buyers who may drive by, drop in or enjoy reading about our local market (and your house). Modern methods are vital with technology changing at the speed of light! Do you enjoy browsing the market on your iPad while you catch the first rays of morning with an herbal tea? Katherine is known for creative, strategic, web focused marketing. Her web site, matching buyers to your property, specializing in lifestyle marketing and considered to be one of the best in the country, is browsed by many on a daily basis receiving numerous hits per month. Properties are featured through digital marketing, linking to more than a dozen affiliated popular real estate sites plus luxury links for her upscale clientele and inclusion in social media with Facebook, Zillow, Trulia, Redfin, Kijiji and YouTube showing what’s happening in real time. As fast as you can Tweet, Message or Text Katherine is right there to respond to your request. Her web designers and tech support are considered the best in the business. It’s not enough today to simply have your property posted on Facebook. Her professional social media marketing specialist takes her listings to a higher level, easily standing out in the crowd above other properties. You want an agent who covers all the bases and demographics, with the knowledge to know where your home should be featured and is not afraid to spend what it takes to get it there. It’s a modern approach to real estate mixed with the tried and true but you never know where your potential buyer may come from. You’ve heard of the popular expression in real estate, “Location, Location, Location” well with marketing its “Exposure, Exposure, Exposure”! You can never have too much!
RELOCATING FROM ACROSS TOWN OR ACROSS THE COUNTRY? IT’S ALL ABOUT LIFESTYLE!
Buyers relocating to Southern New Brunswick find Katherine a joy to work with. She has traveled the globe but has called Saint John and the valley 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 tastiest pies? She’ll help you immigrate smoothly into one of the friendliest communities in the country, well known for its welcoming Maritime spirit. For valuable web links on everything from Schools to Business Assistance, Golf to Sailing, click on “LOCAL LINKS” and let’s begin the search for your new home today! Watch for the welcome sign centered over the luggage carousel at the Saint John Airport YSJ and let us be the first to say, “Welcome to New Brunswick”.
EXCLUSIVE LISTINGS
Be sure to check with Katherine concerning our Exclusive Listings, which are not on MLS or our web site and may cover a diverse price range and type of property ranging from waterfront, ocean front, water view, heritage, vacation home, multifamily, and commercial land. These properties are Exclusive to Katherine, and you will need to contact her for viewing and purchase. For various reasons some sellers desire discretion with the sale of their property, and you never know what she 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! Ask about her “Pocket Listings” which sellers insist be handled quietly. The details are only a phone call or email away!
CHOOSE YOUR REALTOR® WISELY.
If you are considering the purchase or sale of property in Southern New Brunswick, keep in mind that Katherine’s services, training and background are very unique in the industry giving you so much more added value for the same standard commission. Choosing the right Realtor means the experience and expertise to put extra dollars in your pocket rather you are buying or selling! Doesn’t your purchase and/or sale deserve to be handled by an experienced expert?
LAND, MULTIFAMILY AND COMMERCIAL
Did you know that besides self-contained homes that Katherine actively sell land, building lots, multifamily and commercial properties? Commercial transactions include the Saint John Board of Trade/Uptown Saint John building & Reggie’s Restaurant? 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! Thinking of selling your commercial property or multi-unit building? If you are considering selling, call today for a no-obligation appointment to view your property and set the pricing.
SPCA/ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE
Owning pets her entire life (dogs, cats, horses, even rabbits) and coming from a home of animal lovers, Katherine is proud to have sponsored the Saint John Animal Rescue League and provide “I Need A Home!” weekly since 2004. “Check for available pets at www.spcaanimalrescue.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. SPCA/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”!