Virtually everyone in Alberta knows a realtor who would be more than happy to earn commission from helping you buy or sell a home.

Whether it’s an in-law, an old friend from school or the “neighbourhood expert” who dropped a notepad in your mailbox, it’s not difficult to find a realtor to list your home or help you find a new one.

Problem is, the vast majority of realtors don’t do what it takes to give you maximum value in these tremendously significant transactions.

Before deciding on a realtor, it’s important to ask a few simple questions.

Gord Fowler is one of Canada’s top realtors because he and his team consistently provide the best results to clients.

* Does this realtor have a successful track record in the local market?

* If you’re considering selling, does this realtor have his/her thumb on the market. Does he/she know the business inside-out so you will always have the inside story and will NOT face unpleasant surprises.

* Can this realtor guarantee your home will sell fast, for top dollar and with the least amount of hassle?

* If you’re considering buying, is this realtor out in the field every single day viewing hundreds of properties so he/she can get you to the hottest listings first and the home you want at the lowest price?

Once you’ve asked the questions, you’ll want to pick up the phone and call Gord Fowler at 403.547.5997.

Gord and the rest of his team – Ron Lockhart, Bonnie Turner, Sheila McEvoy, Linda James, Sandra Brown, Murray Harris and Barb Christiansen – are, plain and simple, number one in the market.

What got them to the top?

“A single-minded focus and team-oriented commitment toward helping our customers get the best results,” says Fowler.

Their unique team system, innovative consumer programs, specialized knowledge and leading-edge technology combine to ensure the best results in the market.

“When you call us, you get a whole team of professionals working for you,” explains Fowler, who advertises aggressively in a variety of media to guarantee maximum exposure for his listings.

“Our commission isn’t any higher than the single agent, but by having one person concentrating on each specific part of the home-selling or buying process we are able to provide a higher level of service.”

The stats tell a compelling story.

According to the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB) 2003 statistics, homes sold on average for 96.9 per cent of the asking price. Gord Fowler clients’ homes, on the other hand, sold at an average of 98.7 per cent of the asking price.

In terms to which we can all relate, the difference means an extra $3,800 in your wallet on the average 2003 sale price of $211,164 when you list with Gord Fowler Real Estate.

The average sale price continues to rise in 2004, and Fowler’s performance continues to outpace the Calgary Real Estate Board average.

As for speed of sale, comparing Gord Fowler to the average realtor is akin to matching a Porsche against a Pinto.

According to CREB, homes sold on average in 61 days in 2003. With Fowler, it’s 31 days. That’s 51 per cent faster than average!

And according to CREB, 62 per cent of Calgary homes listed in 2003 were sold. In contrast, 99 per cent of homes listed with Gord Fowler Real Estate were sold.

With the local market extremely saturated with home listings – nearly 7,000 in Calgary alone at present – home sellers need the Gord Fowler marketing touch in order to get the price they want.

The Remax Fowler team will even guarantee* your home will be sold in 30 days or less or THEY WILL BUY YOUR HOME!!

“When you work with us, you don’t have to worry that you might have to put off buying your next home for a year while you wait for your house to sell,” says Fowler.

“That guarantee gives you the confidence to look for your new home now.”

And NOBODY provides value to the prospective buyer like Gord Fowler.

You can become a VIP Buyer and beat other buyers to hot new listings simply by visiting www.GordFowler.com.

A few clicks of the mouse and you’ll be set up to receive instant access on-line to ALL Calgary MLS listings. Instead of having a realtor drag you from house to house, the exclusive Buyer Profile System allows you to pick which homes you want to view before other buyers even know about them.

As a VIP buyer, you get daily updates of all new home listings that match your criteria free of charge. That gives you first pick of homes that interest you.

Getting there first enables Fowler to negotiate the lowest possible price for you. And your time isn’t wasted viewing homes that don't interest you.

Meanwhile, at www.CalgaryRegionHomes.info, you can check out all the hottest deals in such areas as condominiums, prime acreages, distress sales, starter homes, luxury homes and investment properties.

Recent studies show that 72 per cent of homeowners were dissatisfied with their real estate agent’s performance. Meanwhile, a survey of Gord Fowler customers indicated overwhelming satisfaction with their agent.

“We made the best choice when listing our home with a representative of the Gord Fowler Home Selling Team,” says Jeff Campbell.

“Our home sold for 99.9 per cent of the listed price!

Gord’s approach to marketing, communication, honesty and sincerity with his clients was most refreshing. They really care! We are also thrilled with the home we purchased through Gord.”

To sum it up, you’re likely selling (and buying) yourself short if you don’t work with Gord for all your real estate needs.

Call Gord and his team now at 403.547.5997 or visit www.GordFowler.com or www.CalgaryRegionHomes.info

* Some conditions apply. Guarantees through Remax House of Real Estate.