Welcome Laurence Smith, Realtor - Fair Realty, Victoria, B.C.
I recently invited a friend of mine, Laurence Smith, Realtor® with Fair Realty in Victoria, B.C., to join Active Rain. Laurence and I go way back... to high school, actually. Back then, Laurence went by the name Jon, so forgive me if I refer to Laurence as Jon (I know, it's confusing.). Here's a photo of us at our high school reunion. Yes, Laurence is wearing his high school T-shirt - and it fits!!!!
I first met Laurence in grade 8 at West Vancouver Secondary School. Laurence actually grew up in Washington State, and used to have a very twangy American accent (at least that's how it sounded like to us)! We went all the way through high school together, up until we graduated in grade 12. Jon was one of my favourite friends in high school. He was always so funny and easy to talk to. He made friends easily, and seemed to breeze through school.
After graduation, our paths didn't cross for many, many years. Jon (I mean Laurence), eventually ended up working in West Africa and then teaching in Taiwan. He began working in real estate in Toronto, 2002, and hasn't looked back since. Laurence is now located in Victoria, B.C. and has been working in real estate in Victoria since 2009.
Believe it or not, Laurence and I finally met up again at our high school reunion a few years ago - oh, no, I am not going to reveal which reunion it was! We picked up our conversation again as if we'd just seen each other yesterday! I had just started my staging business, and we delighted in talking "business". Laurence and his wife are settling into a new house and calling Victoria home for the long term.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Laurence for your Victoria real estate needs. He's very bright, personable, hard working, and fun.
Now, my only pet peeve is that Laurence hasn't posted his photo yet or written a post here on Active Rain. Can you all please help me to encourage Laurence to dive into the Active Rain puddle, where the water is warm and friendly!
ACTIVE RAIN BLOGGING TIP: If I were to give one very important tip about blogging, it would be to add photos to your posts. A wall of text is very off-putting, and often people will click away. A photo or graphic will grab a reader's attention and entice them to stay longer.
Here's how you add a photo to your post: Click on the tree icon at the top of the post you're writing. Click the browse button to the right of the url space (it looks like a page with a list). Click "Choose a File" and it will take you to your computer where you keep your photos. Double click on the photo, and press "upload" et voila. Try it!
Exit Stage Right - Home Staging and Redesign Sally Weatherley 604-838-9431
Sally Weatherley is a full time home stager and owner of exit stage right - home staging, Vancouver, B.C.
We help home owners and real estate agents sell their homes quickly and for maximum profit. When selling your home you want to "set the stage for a lasting first impression".
Home Staging Website: www.exitstageright.ca
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Email: sally@exitstageright.ca
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