When you hire Chris to sell your home, he’ll even get your cat included in the sale.
After 17 years in the business, there are still scenarios Chris hasn’t faced, but at this point in his career every new challenge provides an exciting opportunity to surprise his clients. There are no obstacles too great to overcome. If you ask people what sets Chris apart from the competition, you might hear about his marketing platform, his attention to detail, negotiating skills or how responsive he is. But, in his mind these are all expectations that need to be met. The bare minimum to succeed in helping you through your real estate journey. What really matters though, is how you feel at the end of that journey.
Recently, Chris went to provide a complimentary home evaluation to a potential client. He took a tour of the home and learned of the homeowners’ plans to move out of the country. He learned what their goals were going to be, in this case - maximizing the potential value of the home and doing it as quickly as possible. But at some point in the conversation he asked “What are you going to do with your cat?”
Lilo is a healthy, albeit elderly 18 year old black cat. A cat who’s basically spent her entire life living at one address. The queen of the house, you might say (she would definitely tell you the same). Due to her age, there was no way the cat was going to be leaving the country as well. There was no-one available in the homeowners’ network to take Lilo on and chances of adoption for this beautiful old gal in an animal shelter would be slim to none. A heartbreaking decision would have to be made - to put Lilo down.
“Absolutely not. I will make sure Lilo is included with the sale of this house,” Chris said.
Obviously, he wouldn’t jeopardize the sale of the home, nor his clients’ plan to leave the country if he couldn’t get Lilo the opportunity to stay. But, it became one of his primary goals of the sale. Four days later, they hit the market in time for the weekend, having quickly organized the home with photography completed. By Sunday, they had three strong offers and two separate buyers who agreed to keep Lilo. But, the sellers wanted to pick the third buyer who did not want to include the cat. Chris was floored.
It wasn’t about money either as all offers were at a very similar price point. But, this particular couple had written a beautiful letter about their plans for their family and the sellers felt a connection to them. The only reason they wouldn’t take on Lilo was because they had recently lost their own cat and were feeling heartbroken. So, Chris went back to the negotiating table to let them know they had an opportunity to save little Lilo and how they could all live happily in her home together. To give Lilo another chance, providing some light amid the recent dark. And to his great relief, they agreed.
“I knew they would” the Seller said.
Of all the real estate stories Chris had in 2025, or perhaps his entire career, this was one of his favourites. “When I meet people to talk about their real estate plans, it always runs far deeper than the sale price. Every home has a story, and every transition comes with a kaleidoscope of emotions. I make sure I’m there through the ups and the downs, and to celebrate the most important things with my clients. I’ll remember Lilo’s story forever.”
There are numerous storylines when it comes to selling or buying a home. Contact Chris and he’ll help you achieve all your goals with compassion and care, even if it means thinking outside the box or ensuring your furry friend has a safe place to call home when all is said and done.
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