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The Connected HomeThe future of home connectivity has arrived.

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Nest Thermostat$249.99

The intuitive Nest thermostat learns how to maintain the temperature to your liking over the first couple of weeks of usage. It can also detect when no one is home to conserve energy and you can adjust the temperature while on the road from your mobile device.

www.nest.com

Kevo Lock$249.99

UniKey CEO Phil Dumas received funding from Kevin O’Leary and Mark Cuban of CBC’s Sharktank and later collaborated with Kwikset to get this fabulous product up and running. Using your iPhone or the included Bluetooth key fob you can simply tap the lock with your finger to unlock it. Send an electronic key to your dog walker, in-laws and friends with full or restricted access using the Kevo mobile app.

www.kwikset.com/kevo

Belkin WeMo Insight$59.99

Have you ever left the house and forgot to unplug the iron? Or, maybe you simply want to automate a schedule for lamps while you’re away? With the Belkin Wemo you can do all of this as well as monitor power consumption at the same time. This is a cost effective way to get into the home automation game with full control via the mobile app.

www.belkin.com/wemo

Belkin WeMo Light Switch$49.99

Belkin’s new WeMo light switch replaces your existing switch. After an easy DIY installation you can control your home’s lights remotely or set custom schedules. You can even schedule your outdoor porch lights to turn on at sunset and off at sunrise with a feature that uses your wi/fi to determine the appropriate time each day of the year.

www.belkin.com/wemo

Chamberlain MyQ$139.99

Control your garage remotely! No more wondering if you shut the door after you left the house. You can remotely control the door and set timers to close the door after being open for a preset amount of time.

http://www.chamberlain.com

Gadget Corner)))))

Home automation is a growing trend and Miltonians are keeping up with the times. One of the enjoyable parts of being a Realtor is being able to visit countless beautiful homes. We’re always looking for growing trends in paint colours, finishes, furniture and

high-tech gadgets. Home automation gadgets are quickly becoming popular and affordable. They offer a level of comfort, security and convenience once only available to those with extremely deep pockets.

Here are some of the items we’ve come across lately:

By: Adrian TrottReal Estate Sales Representative

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Selling a home quickly and for top dollar does not happen by chance, it takes a keen eye, hard work and modern marketing.

Your home is probably your number one asset. You worked hard to get it and you deserve to get every penny out of it.

The process begins with staging. Furniture placement, paint colours and accessories are amongst many items we address to ensure that your home looks its best. Once the house is ready for viewing, we set out to make its online visibility trump all competing properties.

Today’s buyers are tech savvy and begin their search online. If you don’t catch their attention you miss the chance of getting the person-to-person contact in your home - this is where the real selling begins!

We use high-definition custom videos to bring buyers to your home virtually. We show off key features and set scenes to help the viewer envision themselves enjoying the property. Combining this with full-screen, high-resolution photos (no, we don’t use our iPhone),

downloadable floor plans and feature sheets, as well as blogs, social media, classifieds websites, our website (www.kormendytrott.com) and much more, we’re able to give your home maximum exposure, reaching a larger group of buyers.

By connecting with a larger group of prospective buyers online, we’re often able to connect with that one person who absolutely falls in love with your home. This typically results in multiple offers, record selling prices and an extremely enjoyable process.

This marketing strategy was one of the contributing factors to our success in 2013. The Kormendy Trott Team finished the year with an asking price to selling price ratio of 101.3% compared to the Milton average of 95.43%.*

Follow the instructions below to view our recent “real estate done right” video tutorial and subscribe to our YouTube channel for frequent updates.

High-Tech SellingBy: Ariel Kormendy

Real Estate Sales Representative

“ ... connect with that one person who absolutely falls in love with your home.

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Not intended to solicit those currently under contract with another brokerage. *Brokerage independently owned and operated **Sales Representatives

To speak with Caterina or for more references, contact The Kormendy Trott Team.

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My fiancée and I just recently had the pleasure of working with Adrian and Ariel as they sold our home. The knowledge and expertise these two bring to the table is incredible. They are both courteous and professional and really go above and beyond to get the job done. Our home sold in record time and for above our asking price! We really could not have asked for more. Thank you to you both for your hard work and special attention to every detail.

By: HVOTP Home Owner, Caterina Stabile Review:

Office: (905) 845.9180Ariel**: (647) 464-0957 (direct)Adrian**: (416) 707-8401 (direct)sales@kormendytrott.comwww.kormendytrott.com

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* Brokerage independently owned and operated. ** Real Estate Sales Representative. Not intended to solicit those currently under contract with another brokerage