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<h1>Company Profile</h1>
<p>DOUG RALPH REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE was established in 1990 (conveniently located mid-town across from the YMCA at 334 Park Street, Brockville). Having both worked for national real estate companies for years, Doug, a Brockville native himself, and Dianne became acutely aware of the need for a strong, highly committed, “local,” yet nationally exposed real estate business with a vision to serve the residents of Brockville and area with the emphasis was on commitment to "personalized" service becoming the cornerstone for the continued success of their business.</p>
<p>With over 35 combined years of real estate experience, DOUG RALPH REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE slants solidly toward personal service and are quickly identified throughout eastern Ontario for their knowledge, experience and expertise of the Brockville market. Building on word-of-mouth referrals locally and nationally, they have worked closely with corporate giants including Proctor & Gamble, Shell, 3M, DuPont and others in effectively understanding and successfully helping families through the transition of the relocation process.</p>
<p>Recognized as a leading producer in Brockville and Area with over 35 combined years of residential real estate experience in the Brockville and Area market.</p>
<p>Advanced level of "personalized service" combined with an extensive knowledge of the local market is the cornerstone for the continued success of DOUG RALPH REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE.</p>
<p>Referral networking with other sales people in and outside of Brockville and with other agencies across Canada and the U.S.</p>
<p>Backed up by a team of dedicated professionals with systems in place to deliver reliable, consistent quality service.</p>
<p>Market Value Appraiser designation (M.V.A. Residential) as recognized by the Alliance for Canadian Real Estate, ensuring an accurate and optimum value for your property.</p>
<p>Commitment to continuing educational training and consulting.</p>
<p>Listing promotion through Rideau-St. Lawrence Real Estate Board M.L.S. system, interactive web presence through both professional virtual tours and personal website, consistent with a variety of media advertising, open houses, networking with other salespeople.</p>
<p>Active members of both the Canadian and Ontario Real Estate Associations.</p>
<p>Active partners with the City of Brockville's Residential Relocation Program.</p>
<p>Members of the Brockville Chamber of Commerce.</p>
<p>Active contributors to numerous charities and community organizations.</p>
<h1>Team Profiles</h1>
<h2>Doug Ralph</h2>
<p>A man of highly esteemed integrity, Doug is the kind of person whose handshake still symbolizes his word. Bringing over 30 years of residential and Real Estate experience to the region, added to the fact that he is a “home town” individual, a bona fide Brockville and area native, Doug is the man you will be able to count on for your real estate requirements. His valued experience achieved from working with national companies, as well as his personal “needs assessment” of Brockville and area, strongly influenced his decision to establish a family-oriented real estate business where the commitment is to offer an advanced level of “personalized service”. Combining his extensive knowledge of the local market with a strong desire to create an office that meets face-to-face with its clients, Doug takes pride in promoting this aspect of the business as the “Cornerstone of DOUG RALPH REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE”. Doug is well known around his familiar home town - often spotted driving clients to and from showings, or installing one of his prevalent “blue and gold” for sale signs. He has earned a reputation as a top producer in the business world as Broker/Owner of DOUG RALPH REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE, established in 1990. He is also the recipient of the Canadian and Ontario Real Estate Association’s M.V.A. (Market Value Appraiser) designation which acknowledges the high degree of accuracy these recipients possess when establishing property values. Doug’s business, both in and out of Brockville, is mostly that of word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied clients. He has worked closely with corporate giants such as Proctor and Gamble, Shell, 3M, Dupont and others. He is fully adept in his work, thoroughly capable of delivering area residents the personalized, reliable, dependable, consistent quality service they have come to expect. A man’s name still means everything....and Doug Ralph is the name you can trust. Contact Doug</p>
<h2>Dianne Ralph</h2>
<p>Dianne Ralph, having achieved her Real Estate Licence in 1981, brings well defined communication skills, a wealth of knowledge, experience, and exuberance, combined with a heartily friendly personality, to the success of this business at her husband’s side. Demonstrating outstanding motivation, admirable capability, and reflecting a solid work ethic, Dianne consistently displays a warm, amicable presence resulting in the perfect complement to her husband, Doug. Her role is crucial in carrying out the day-to-day momentum and productivity in the ebb and flow of this Real Estate office. Like Doug, Dianne previously worked with national companies and now takes great pride in ameliorating the “personalized” service rendered by their family-oriented business. Since its inception in 1990, through her increasing administrative roles, Dianne has poured tireless energy into a multitude of contributions highlighted by extreme attentiveness to follow up with clients. In an age of overwhelming electronic technology, bent on replacing people, Dianne places great emphasis on the person-to-person relationship vital to the successful Real Estate office. She spends hours following up with buyers and sellers, defying the common complaints “I couldn’t speak with a person and continually met an electronic wall”, and even more riveting “No one got back to me”. As the business evolved, Dianne recognized the value in creating an image national companies have difficulty discerning - the need to promote the beautiful city of Brockville with its myriads of attributes, as well as “bringing your family home”. Devoted to assessing your Real Estate needs and requirements, determined to promote the community and the city, and desiring to meet you at a deeply personal level, Dianne lays it all on the line to enhance the outcome of the entire family business so that YOU will become yet another satisfied customer. Contact Dianne</p>
<h2> Cheryl Skinner</h2>
<p>Successful in the Rideau-St. Lawrence area since 1986, Cheryl's personal service, market expertise and professional approach ensure that her clients are well positioned to make informed, confident decisions. Secure in the knowledge she will respect their preferences and work diligently on their behalf, loyal and satisfied homeowners recommend her to associates, friends & family. Cheryl's familiarity with current technology and her access to provincial and national data banks only serve to highlight her commitment to providing each individual with the best assistance available. Home ownership is extremely important personal and financial decision, be sure to give yourself every advantage, contact Cheryl</p>
<h2> Donna Landon</h2>
<p>The most important ingredient in the efficient operation of a real estate office is that everything be done efficiently and expeditiously. At DOUG RALPH REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE, office administrator Donna Landon’s expertise and extensive wealth of knowledge in office administration, graphic design and marketing, is without a doubt an important and valuable asset to the company team. Donna has a strong advertising and marketing background and has spent the past eight years in advertising sales where she used her energy, integrity and commitment to find advertising methods to help her clients achieve their business goals. She has a friendly, personable, helpful, enthusiastic and visionary approach.
Possessing impeccable organizational skills, she is a one-step-ahead individual and if it comes across her desk, "consider it done." Offering personalized service, Donna takes up the gauntlet, accepts the challenge, brings innovative thinking and complements and enhances the business. She meticulously arranges and follows up showings, precisely preparing accurate documentation on the necessary paper work from the moment the property is listed to the completion of the sale. At the end of the day, Donna Landon is an indispensable, integral member of the DOUG RALPH REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE team.</p>
<h1>What our customers are saying!</h1>
<h2>Experience</h2>
<p>Buying my first home was nerve-wracking and exhilarating. It gave me peace of mind to know that Doug and Dianne have 35 years of combined experience in the Brockville Real Estate Market. Their thorough understanding of the market opened doors for me and helped me make an informed decision.</p>
<h2>Specialized Training</h2>
<p>I asked Doug what the impressive initials, M.V.A., after his name meant. "Most Valuable Agent?" I teased. It is something that makes me a more valuable agent," he replied. M.V.A. stands for Market Value Appraiser." Doug explained that his designation was earned by taking courses offered by the Canadian and Ontario Real Estate Association. Agents who demonstrate a practical and current knowledge of their local market gain this qualification. "Simply put, it means I know the Brockville market, and I can help you to establish an optimum selling price for your home, based on that knowledge."</p>
<h2>Corporate Shuffle</h2>
<p>Before discovering DOUG RALPH REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE, I called one of the large, multi-national companies that I had seen advertised on TV. I left one voice mail and twelve agents called me back hoping to list my property. While I admired their sense of competition, I was looking for a company that would work together to sell my property, instead of elbowing each other out of the way.
When I called DOUG RALPH REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE, Doug Ralph answered the phone! He and his wife Dianne came over to view my home and discuss selling options. They are a team that works together. It was that simple!</p>
<h2>Dedication</h2>
<p>Doug and Dianne Ralph are running a family business. That means that their livelihood depends on their success at selling my home. I welcome that kind of dedication. I know that I can call them at any time to ask questions or follow up on a showing. They are on duty 365 days a year.</p>
<h2>Technically Equipped?</h2>
<p>The Internet is making the world a smaller place. People considering a move to Brockville can research housing via the Internet. I wanted to make sure my home was available for "cyber-viewing". Doug Ralph has a web page at. www.brockvillerealestate.ca. This page has a link to the Rideau-St. Lawrence Real Estate Board website, which contains listings for all the houses available through M.L.S. in the Brockville area.</p>
<h2>Listings</h2>
<p>Selling my home was a bittersweet decision. I was ready to move on, but had put so much time and effort into renovating my house. I wanted our successors to appreciate the intricate detail on the restored wood trim, and the plumbing updates, and the faux finish painting in the dining room. Each room seemed to hold special family memories, and collective family toil.
Doug and Dianne assured me that they would pass these personal touches on to prospective purchasers. They came up with a custom-designed property write up that was as unique as our property. Most "listings" are just lists of room dimensions and basic amenities. Doug and Dianne completed a detailed room-to-room account of our home describing all of the features that I treasured the most. They took my enthusiasm for the home and put it down on paper.
The "listing" encouraged many people to view our home, and helped us get the selling price that reflected our financial and laborious investment in it.</p>
<h2>Exposure</h2>
<p>Doug and Dianne made use of many different tools to market our house. They listed it through M.L.S. (Multiple Listing Service), so that all area real estate agents could work towards selling it. They also advertised in newspapers, both in and out of town. They scheduled and hosted open houses frequently giving people ample opportunity to view the house.</p>
<h2>Word of Mouth</h2>
<p>Word of mouth referrals are the most gratifying type of recommendation that a company can receive. When my company decided to transfer me to Brockville, the staff here advised me to call DOUG RALPH REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE for assistance in finding a new home. My company usually deals with a national real estate company for transfers, but I circumvented the system in order to deal with a local company that knew the local market.</p>
<h2>Personalized Service</h2>
<p>In reality, Doug and Dianne are part of a network of like-minded independent agents throughout Canada and the United States. Like DOUG RALPH REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE, these other agents are community based with a strong knowledge of the local market.</p>
<h2>Relocating</h2>
<p>Doug Ralph has been a Brockville resident all his life. He knows every neighborhood, and every nook and cranny of this beautiful city. When you are moving to a new town you are looking for more than a dwelling; you're locking for schools, hospitals, attractions, and a dentist. Doug Ralph can introduce you to the community and show you what it has to offer. His enthusiasm for Brockville is infectious, and he can help to ease the stress of relocating.</p>
<h2>Your Goals</h2>
<p>Doug and Dianne Ralph use experience, a thorough knowledge of the local market, membership in the Rideau St. Lawrence Real Estate Board, and national exposure through M.L.S. to help you with your real estate needs. Whether you are buying that first home, upgrading, downsizing or relocating, they take the time to understand your goals and help you to accomplish them. They are delighted to be a part of a business whose main purpose is to bring your family home!</p>
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