Reviews of Barber McDonald Real Estate Group (Real Estate Agency)

JE “JEd” Rose

Tim was recommended to me by my mortgage broker. Initially I felt that, despite being a first time home buyer I had done considerable research and satisfied my due diligence. I spoke with homeowners who had moved several times, I scoured the internet. To my thinking, if I went in alone I could secure a better price because the selling agent would be motivated to collect his full commission. The best advice I have ever received was to sit down and talk with Tim. I soon realized that I did not even know that which I did not know! I will not try to summarize all he taught me here, there isn't room. I will give you the bottom line. If I had proceeded without Tim in my corner I would have made a binding offer on a house that could not be mortgaged (not even the listing agent knew about that). I would have purchased a furnace not up to code that might not have made it through the winter for lack of maintenance. Yikes. Enter Tim, a wealth of information; he is client centered and excellent at explaining the vastly complex world of (what looked to me to be) a "simple house sale". I hope this review 1) shows the importance of having a realtor represent YOU exclusively when buying or selling and 2) that when searching for a sharp realtor who knows the art of the deal and will negotiate for you with the benefit of tremendous knowledge in his field, (as well as having business contacts all throughout the Kingston area), I don't know if they come any finer than Mr. Tim Barber. Thank you Blakney and Barber! You helped me realize the dream of home ownership and prevented it from becoming a nightmare! If I am ever in the real estate market again, I know exactly who I will call first.

bill c

Terrific people.

Janice Ruddock

Barber McDonald Real Estate Group is the platinum standard in real estate services and all other realtors would serve themselves well if they took training from Graeme and Tim. Their follow-up was impeccable, advise was professional and unbiased plus they had endless patience. It took us 6 months to find a home, dozens of showings, multiple offers and through it all they were always encouraging, always positive and and counselled us almost daily so we wouldn't give up! Although we weren't first time home buyers we can't imagine better realtors for first-time, second-time, investors or any buyer who wants a quality, dare we say enjoyable home buying experience.

Dave DePlanche

The best real estate team in Kingston! We've sold two residences with them, and this is the most professional real estate experience ever. Their attention to details, and all the little extras they provide make selling our home simple and stress-free.

Linda Hall

The Blakney and Barber team lived up to their reputation, when helping me find the perfect home for my move to Kingston. Chris spent considerable time finding and showing me many homes over a couple of visits to the city. Once we found the right home, Chris recommended a second visit, and then we immediately made the offer. This team is highly professional and really knows their business. Thanks especially to Chris who not only focused on the viewings, but also provided a lot of very useful information to help with settling into a new city. I will definitely refer this team to others!

Kyster Nanan

Graeme McDonald came highly recommended as a realtor by friends of my wife and I. His recommendation turned out to be a key factor that ended our years-long search for the perfect home. From our first phone conversation with Graeme, we felt like we were in good hands. He quickly assessed our needs and shared with us the tools and knowledge that would empower us to make informed decisions and, eventually, prepare a competitive offer package. Our home-buying journey with Graeme felt very much like a “team effort.” He was always willing to answer our myriad questions with sound advice and effective guidance, which demonstrated his decades of professional experience in Kingston area real estate. We were truly fortunate to have worked with a realtor who is as dedicated, professional, and personable as Graeme; as first-time home buyers, we would have been completely lost without him. It was our genuine pleasure working with Graeme McDonald and we have no reservations in recommending his professional services for anyone’s real estate needs.

Joanne Reid

Tim and Jackie did a great job marketing and selling our house with a minimum of fuss and maximum professionalism. They were open and honest about market values, listened to our concerns and were able to steer us in the right direction for the sales process. Where they really shine, though, is in their skills as negotiators. We recommend Tim and Jackie and their team with no reservations whatsoever!

R.E. Moran

Helpful for military moves: My husband and I got fast and helpful responses from first Tim, then Chris. Chris took us to view a couple of rental options on our limited house hunting trip, Chris showed us options in our price range (and no more) and went beyond to help us find what we needed in an unknown city. Very helpful and painless, plus he knew just what was needed to deal with Brookfield. Thanks so much.

A M

Amazing team! Tim (and Jackie) made our cross-country home purchase very smooth and saved us a lot of stress during our relocation. Tim went the extra miles to help us get as much info as possible about our new house and about the transfer process, which was very comforting and eased our first-time buyer-related anxieties. I highly recommend them to anyone buying or selling their home. These guys are pros!

Janet Gowdy

I just like to tell you how Great the Blakney and Barber Real Estate team was. We had another firm trying to sell our home for 2 teams so that is a total of 6 months and had very little action. I called the Blakney and Barber Real Estate team and we got the results that we want . We hired them in mid January and they came in and painted the house from top to bottom and then staged it for a very reasonable price . We got a " SOLD " sign on it within 2 months from the time they painted and stage it . To Get the Results you want this team is in your corner all the way. We can't thank them enough for all the hard work that they put in to getting that "SOLD " sign on our home . Everything was done from selling and closing within 3months . So happy with the job they did . Thanks again

Denise

Being military, we found ourselves posted, yet again. This posting was particularly challenging. as hubby was recovering from ankle surgery and I was soon scheduled for surgery myself. Tim connected us with handymen, dump runs and staging. Tim offered this help, even before we had signed with him. Everyone he recommended were professional, reasonably priced and a delight to have in our home! Tim and his team got our house sold in a timely manner, under challenging circumstances. We would highly recommend Tim to any seller or buyer. Thank you for all your help, greatly appreciated! Steve and Denise

Cliff Farber

The Blakney and Barber Real Estate Team made our house selling experience so simple and pleasant - with their expertise in the housing market in Kingston they were the best choice we could have made - many thanks to Tim Barber and the rest of the team.

Joan Wyatt

From the moment I contacted Graeme Mc Donald to when my home sold I have felt that he was not just my realtor but a friend.He gave me good advice when I needed it and I appreciate all his hard work. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone selling their home

CAROLE MCDONALD

This is a real estate team that when they do something, they do it right! They are wonderful and warm, yet very professional. The amount of time they spent in preparing for the sale very much contributed to us getting above list price! Keep up the good work!!

Anna Sowinski

This is our second transaction with Graeme this year. We were referred to Graeme after trying a couple different realtors and not having the best experience. We were looking for someone who was professional, honest, knowledgeable, experienced, had patience, and would guide us through the process. Graeme is, and did, all that and more. His service is impeccable. He always goes that extra mile. We are real estate investors, but are new to this game and were looking for someone who already knew the rules...We did not want to miss anything, and of course needed to get THE DEAL done without any unnecessary stress.Mission accomplished!!! We got am amazing property on 4 acres of land with a pool, that has the sq footage we wanted that needed some reno where we can do our thing, bring the value up very quickly and do it again (of course with Graeme) We got an amazing deal and in this market!!! Our experience with Graeme was amazing. To say that he is patient would be an understatement. I don't even know how many times we have visited the property before closing with trades and the interior designer. Graeme was always there, always on time, and always with a smile on his face. He answers every text, every phone call, and every email promptly and carefully, making sure we understand the entire process. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We are very grateful!!! We could never do it without you. On to the next one:-) Anna Sowinski

Tom Camarda

Tim Barber, the owner, supervises a network of virtual pilots on a group called VATSIM at night. He claims to be a real life airline pilot while really selling homes in Kingston, ON. I wouldn't put your trust in someone who feels the need to control other people's hobbies during his off time while trying to sell homes during his work time, while lying about his qualifications as an airline pilot and getting people banned from their hobbies.

Dorothy Forrester

Tim Barber was highly recommended to us by a neighbour he had represented in our condominium building. We were told that Tim was great to work with and that he had sold their property at a record price. Tim did the same for us and exceeded our expectations. At our first meeting Tim inspired our confidence in him right away because he came so well prepared with knowledge of the building as well as our particular unit. Tim was very professional in all our interactions, was always accessible and prompt in responding. He explained the process clearly at each step and answered all our questions. Tim demonstrated compassion and sensitivity to the challenges of an elderly person downsizing and selling their home. He also provided excellent contacts for professionals required in the process of moving including staging, photography, legal and packing. Tim always followed through on everything he said he would do. We enjoyed working with him and were delighted with the result. We can't recommend Tim Barber highly enough.

Janet Lamothe

Thank you so much to the Blakney and Barber team. Jackie and Theresa were personable, extremely knowledgeable in the Kingston real estate. I had multiple offers and sold quickly.

Andrew Kerslake

Incredible team. Was able to sell our home quickly and for more than we could have ever anticipated. Has also introduced us to a wonderful team in Calgary that has helped us purchase our new home. Thank you Tim for everything.

Crystal Hansen

Super friendly, very professional. They make every effort to get you the home you are looking for and are there for you when you need it.

Mark Elkins

I have purchased many properties over the years and I can honestly say that working with Tim Barber is an absolute pleasure. His level of honestly and integrity are high, especially in an industry where this quality is very hard to find. You never feel pressured to make decisions, and Tim is always willing to go the extra mile to make sure you are comfortable with all the decisions that are made. There is no other Broker that I would use, and I will continue to use Tim for all my future purchases.

Alison M

I can't say enough about the wonderful experience I had with Graeme and the team in my recent house purchase. They walked me through everything step by step and made it easy and pleasurable. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a new home!