Robin Primeau

With a background in mortgages, insurance and customer care, as well as having obtained my Real Estate Broker's license, I am truly skilled in handling all your real estate needs. Whether buying or selling a home, you want a superior team. Call me today - I'll help you assemble the best. Property Inspectors, Lawyers, Mortgage Specialists - I have a good working rapport with reputable, experienced people. They want to help you as much as I do. All this is just a phone call away - (902 441-3102)

Before becoming a real estate agent, I spent 30 years in the Accounting and Administration field. I received a Business Administration Diploma in Finance with high honours and achieved the highest overall average in the program.
I have worked in the mortgage industry with CIBC, sold Home Owners' Insurance with the Co-operators and provided personal loans with the Associates.
Throughout my career, I have dealt with people. In volunteer activities, I taught English as a Second Language, Basic Personal Lifestyle Management, tutored French and Math, taught Sunday School and served as Sunday School Co-ordinator and Accountant in my church. I worked on the Terry Fox campaign and most recently manned the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle.
I have taken several courses through the NSAR and continue to upgrade my knowledge in the industry. Currently, I sit on the Professional Standards Committee and the Board of Directors with the NSAR.

2/9/2012 5:48:00 PM HOME BUYING 101 If you’re on the move and need answers, this is where you need to “move” first. Whether you plan to live in your new property or use it as an investment, the purchase process takes work! We can help get the job done. Join us on February 22nd ... Views: 3       Comments: 0       Comment

2/4/2012 9:54:00 AM BULLYING - IS YOUR KID IN DANGER? We are all seeing an increase in bullying in our schools. I am shocked at the number of incidents in ELEMENTARY schools - these are little kids and they're either being bullied or are the bullies. Whichever side they're on, it's time for parents ... Views: 103       Comments: 0       Comment

1/28/2012 3:55:00 PM The Truth of the Matter Okay, so this is going to be a vent, not a "blog". Here's the story. A REALTOR® friend of mine worked diligently to help her young buyers find a home. They became engaged and she celebrated with them. She even liked their dog!! After much ... Views: 32       Comments: 0       Comment

1/5/2012 9:15:00 AM CLOSING COST GUIDELINE ASSUME: 5% 10% 15% 20% 1. Purchase Price 200,000.00 200,000.00 200,000.00 200,000.00 2. Downpayment 10,000.00 20,000.00 30,000.00 40,000.00 MORTGAGE AMOUNT: 190,000.00 180,000.00 170,000.00 160,000.00 IMMEDIATE COSTS: Deposit (Generally 48 hours after offer ... Views: 53       Comments: 0       Comment

12/29/2011 7:23:00 AM Harmonizing Your Home! Interior decorators tell us that color harmony brings rooms to life. When marketing and selling homes, we find that neutral colors work best because they tend to match the largest percentage of buyers’ ideals and furnishings. Whether you’re selling ... Views: 71       Comments: 0       Comment

11/23/2011 8:02:00 AM SETTING THE RIGHT PRICE! Do you know the true value of a market analysis prepared by an experienced REALTOR®? This report details current market conditions including buyer activity; and closely examines the pricing of recent sales of homes similar in size, features and location ... Views: 80       Comments: 0       Comment

11/4/2011 11:17:00 AM Let Them Recommend - NOT Demand I just heard a tragic story about a lady - here in HRM - whose banker told her she HAD to use a particular REALTOR® and a particular lawyer or she wouldn't get a mortgage! Talk about red flags going up... First of all - NO banker, REALTOR® or other ... Views: 131       Comments: 2       Comment

10/21/2011 8:59:00 AM PROCESS FOR BUYING A HOME IN NOVA SCOTIA I thought you’d like to see the process, step-by-step: Find the property you want to buy. Your REALTOR® will help you find a suitable property and set up all viewings, etc. Write an Offer to Purchase . This is done with your real estate agent, who ... Views: 95       Comments: 0       Comment

10/13/2011 4:21:00 PM What a dedicated REALTOR® does for her clients: There are two kinds of real estate agent: The one who is only concerned with self-promotion and the REALTOR®. The REALTOR® is dedicated to serving her clients, to providing all the information they require to make informed purchasing or selling decisions. ... Views: 102       Comments: 1       Comment

5/31/2011 5:24:00 AM Worst House - Best Neighbourhood I read somewhere this week that the best option for someone starting out - and who doesn't mind some sweat-equity - is to buy the WORST house in the BEST neighbourhood he or she can afford. This makes beautiful sense. First of all, every penny you put ... Views: 138       Comments: 0       Comment