As a first time homebuyer, the process of acquiring a house is daunting. Of course as someone new to the experience, you would do your due diligence to understand, learn and prepare, as to how to purchase a house before you take that plunge. I tried to take in, absorb and digest all the information I could, and yet, since it is all to overwhelming for an amateur who does not work in the field of real estate, some details will be missed. One of the things I appreciate with my encounter with Rachelle and Ed (which I also deem essential), is that even before they ask you the type of house/condo you are looking for (Do you want a condo with a balcony? Do you want a house with a white picket fence?), they take the time to sit you down and explain the reality of the Housing Market. With their inside intel, they give you an overview of how the Market is, and the trends that come along with it. As owning a house would probably be the biggest financial decision one takes, talking to Rachelle and Ed eases that apprehension, that sense of dread, as the more information you acquire, the better it is that you can make an informed decision about your situation.

And so, like many others before me, Rachelle and Ed became my realtors. As I said before, Rachelle, Ed and I hunkered down and devised a strategy or game plan that best suited my needs and what it was I was looking for. At first I thought, going out with them to look at properties would be all business like, rigid and firm. To my surprise, it turned out to be more like casual yet professional, flexible and supportive, more like going out with friends and having a discussion with your best interest in mind. With the Housing Market as ridiculous as it was at that time, making a decision to put an offer on a property was intimidating. As the Market was highly competitive even with its exorbitant prices, there exists a time limit or deadline associated with each property that you view, thereby putting more pressure on you to make that decision. In my head the What If scenarios started to unfold. What if I pass on this opportunity and don't find another property like it, or what if I commit to this property now and find another one that better caters to my needs in the next few days. With Rachelle and Ed's understanding, guidance and patience, as elusive as it was, we finally found, the One.

At this point, I would love to have ended with, "and they lived happily ever after", but it was not the case. Getting to finalize the acquisition of the property had some setbacks not because of Rachelle and Ed, but to put it gently, the other party involved was playing hardball at that stage of the process. So Rachelle and Ed stepped up, and were relentless. In the end, Rachelle and Ed took the initiative and compromised, so that they could fulfill their promise, their commitment, their dedication.

I was planning on writing a review about Rachelle and Ed, but instead, I ended up writing my personal experience working with them. I guess, words alone are not enough to describe the degree of commitment they have for their clients, as Rachelle would often tell me, "Ed and I are in your team, and we will always be in your corner". With Rachelle and Ed's help, now that evertyhing has settled, I owe it to them to make this house a home.

Rachel & Ed and Team are very professional and personable and they work with you to be in the best position possible! When we worked with the team to sell our house, their research and expertise listing was on point. On the first AND only weekend of our open house, our street was filled with parked cars and it even looked like a block party on that same Sunday when we were taking offers! After 16 competing offers, for a single family detached home backing a ravine, we didn't expect to get what we expected. Our final offer was over 17%! (I gave a % to disclose our valuation, but 17% will get you close to over 150k asking for a detached in Brampton, possibly more!). They literally brought up the value of our former neighbourhood. Overall, I would go with these guys! I joke with them about buying another house ...and...oh yeah.. they helped us purchase our house too!

Where do I start with this awesome team from @loveyourhometeam ... This duo is honestly the perfect team to sell your house! They are friendly, professional and just treats you like family! They keep you well informed about what is happening and are always ensuring you that everything is going great. I cannot thank you both enough for what you have done... Everything you have done to the house, heck I was going to put an offer on it lol. You both are awesome and we couldn't have picked a better duo to sell our house! Keep up the great work!!

From selling our house to buying (aka downsizing) a smaller one, all done in under a month. The process was so smooth that we didn't feel that much pressure and stress people usually experience when selling and buying.

Ed and Rachelle are so organized they are always on top of everything that's going on. You will think that you're the only client they have. They are responsive and in a timely manner. Don't get me wrong. These guys are busy bodies and they do this full time. No wonder they are on the top 3 best realtors of Keller Williams.

We'll definitely reach out to them in the future if the need arise to have their expertise.

We'll recomnend LYHT (Love Your Home Team) in a heartbeat.

Kewords: Consistent and Committed. 
The initiative and communication skills of the “Love Your Home Team” (LYHT) duo of Rachelle and Ed, really set a positive experience of finding a place for my wife and I to move into downtown Toronto. Doing my own research, and communicating with different realtors, Rachelle recognized our needs and led us through a hunt toward the Championship spot🏆. After a first showing that we visited, LYHT had organized a list of places for us based on our needs and budget. Every listing we visited had at least 4-6 potential bidders for the same spot often going over the price range we were comfortable with. We had to act fast in order to prevail in this competitive market. Rachelle took ownership of our journey, while Ed was also accommodating other clients, and had arranged for us to see 6 showings within 2 days. When we found a spot we felt a good connection with, Rachelle helped us prepare a package with a profile letter among other documents that gave us a strong position to shoot our shot and win this space 🏀🥇! My wife and I moved in August 2022, and being here for 3 months now, we couldn’t be more happier with our first place together in the city. LYHT really set the tone for expectations on how to organize and operate a client centred approach to finding a home. Thank you to the “Love Your Home Team” for the consistent effort as noted with all the positive 5 star reviews, and for being able to drive us to securing a place we Love. 😊🙏🏽

I would like to thank you Ed and Rachelle for doing such a great job in helping me find a great first home under my budget during a very crazy time in the market. You both made it very stress free and had excellent knowledge about all aspects of purchasing a home when it comes to being a first time home owner.  You were professional, efficient, and replied to texts and phone calls promptly. I really appreciate all of your hard work!

My husband and I were very pleased with the level of service and commitment when purchasing our home with Rachelle and Ed. Their expertise in all the different branches of real estate impressed us and made this experience fun, exciting and as “stress free” as it could be.

They navigated us through some very challenging bidding wars with calmness. Their experience, techniques, and patience got us our dream home.

Thank you Love Your Home Team for all your help and for the professionalism we experienced. I would highly recommend you both to my friends and family in a heartbeat and will definitely utilize your services in the future.

What a team! During the process of selling our current home in these unique times, Ed and Rachelle were incredible. They walked us through each step and were exceedingly accessible/responsive when we had questions or concerns. Their expertise and knowledge of the industry really came through on our offer presentation day as they went into 'action' to get us the best value for our home. They agreed with us on the fair value of our home and worked tirelessly to get us there. With the uncertainty of todays market you need a team that will represent YOUR best interests... Look no further :)

Thank you Rachelle and Ed for a job well done on selling my house in just a day and with viewing numbers I have never expected. You have a great team, well prepared for the plan to showcase the house that got sold far more than the asking price. Your experience and expertise certainly made me that comfortable to trust your plans and you did it so amazingly well! That speaks of your knowledge and professionalism. Congratulations! I won't hesitate to recommend you to friends and family. All the best to both of you!!!