Scott Lissa: A Realtor who lives in Nanaimo, BC. He Takes Care of You

      He knows Nanaimo real estate like no other

It’s rare to find an agent who appreciates your nervousness and confusions as an out-of-town client in need of just about everything, including escorting you everywhere. Lissa not only picked me up at the Nanaimo Airport, but he brought me to my B and B.

The first day was pretty much hit and miss as I really did not know where I wanted to live. 

Scott literally goes the extra mile for you. He took me to towns around Nanaimo, including Qualicum Beach and Park City, even Ladysmith and Chemainus on the way to see a house on Salt Spring Island.  accompanied me there, paid for all gas and even the boat ride over to the island. I wish he had had more time with me, but the guy is super busy. But, I really did not see a house I wanted and he had no more time for second visits. 

It rained most of the time I was there, and Scott decided to blame it on me. Yes, he does have a sense of humour underneath that serious expression. I believe Scott really cares about the person he works with. He does get busy, so book him up well in advance.

All and all, he showed me some darn interesting houses, most of which sold as soon as I had returned to Montreal. I was not ready to make an offer; it was mainly an exploratory trip to even see if I liked what I saw. I began to love the laid-back charm of each place I saw along with the friendly manner of people I met.

He seems to know so much about BC real estate and the laws, so out-of-towners would do well to pick his brain. In the end, he didn’t find me the house that made my heart stop, but that is partially because prices out there are much higher than out east.

Scott is a pleasure to use as an agent. His intentions to find you a house are sincere, and he DOES NOT pressure you. I think that is what I liked the most about him.

He works with many non-BC residents and of course locals as well. If he’s out to make a fast buck, he sure doesn’t show it. His patience is awesome. 

Ask him though to make listings on hard copy for you and to show you where you are on the map area if you are really new to it all.

                                          

Scott Lissa

Home Specialist                            Email him

                                            slissa@460realty.com

                                                  https://www.nanaimore.com

             ·         1551 Estevan Rd #202

                 ·         Nanaimo, BC V9S 3Y5

                         ·         M: 250.618.5158

                                     ·         O: 250.591.4601

                

ST. LAURENT HAIR SALON COIFFURE

Remarkable Results with your Hair Happens Here

I’m not one to go to hairdressers. I have unruly, wiry hair that makes scissor-wielding salon employees very nervous. Suffice it to say that stylists and I don’t really mesh; cutting and colouring my own hair has been my modus operandi for years. But that recently changed during a lucky chance encounter with Irene Weinstein, owner of St. Laurent Hair Salon Coiffure in Westmount Square.

Irene Weinstein

Time for a Radical Change

Throwing caution to the wind, I stepped inside her spacious salon. I was immediately put at ease. The calm yet cheery atmosphere was reflected in the clients’ smiles.  I felt relaxed here. It wasn’t boisterously noisy, just nice; I certainly didn’t feel like I was in a hair assembly line.

                                                                             

           Irene  pleasantly greets you

“I want to make you feel like you’re in your own living room”, said Irene who has owned St. Laurent for fourteen years. Formerly, Charles of Westmount, the salon’s now highly appealing white and red interior is the result of her extensive reno. Irene commented that the place has great synergy, and I couldn't agree more. Many factors contribute to this.

Thirty expert professionals, including hairdressers, colorists, make-up artists and manicurists make the magic happen. 

  Warm and authentic, St. Laurent was about to become a haven of  hope for my hair.

In the shampoo area, the smiles continued. Pablo, one of such happy shampoo specialist magnificently washed my hair using Awapuni shampoo; it’s specially formulated for treated hair. 

St. Laurent is a Saco-affiliated salon. Its full line of hair products is a beauty blessing for us all, as Saco – a London, England based company – uses all organic ingredients; they are all vegan! 

                                   St. Laurent's Saco product line embodies                                                                                 its distinct signature of outstanding hair care.                       

                  

A Spectacular Hair Cut!

Hedy was my appointed hairdresser. Her 38 years of experience here and abroad was awesomely reflected in her masterful handling of the scissors.

Every lightning speed stroke with the scissors was done with passion and heart. The calibre of expertise reflects in the type of professionals dedicated to enhancing our own distinct beauty at St Laurent.

Hedy happily handled my hair – all unevenly cut (by me). I began to see a transformation happening – snip by snip. And there were a lot of them. No lazy fingers with these talented hair dressers. As I looked around the room, I witnessed them transform, enhance and handle hair masterfully. They inspire confidence. They know just what to do, so surrender yourself. All of St.  Laurent’s hairdressers will offer you their advice and a free consultation. I walked out of there beaming ear to ear. It was an utterly enjoyable experience. Thank you so much St. Laurent Salon Coiffure for boosting my outer self image and my inner one too. I will be back!

Before the hair cut

After the hair cut

I was happy

St. Laurent Salon Coiffure’s  address is 
1 Westmount Square, suite C 260 in Montreal.

Call (514) 934-3000.  
The website is: www.stlaurent-coiffure.com

DIANA CAMPBELL: A REAL ESTATE GENIUS

      MONTREAL’S ANGEL OF REAL ESTATE

If you're looking for the best agent possible in Montreal who won't waste your time and energy, then here's where to find her.

 

After five years of looking for a place to buy, I found my answer. It was Diana Campbell. I had gone out with so many other Montreal real estate agents, and everything was wrong: one of the agents put pressure on me; another one kept showing places that did not match my check list; then there was that other one who forgot to tell me there are trains behind the house and the house shakes when they pass.

 I was ready to give up and live under a tree. Then lady luck visited me; the goddess of homes sent me an angel in the form of Diana Campbell.

Diana not only found me the most stunning condo in a superb location, but she did it after only two short days of visiting properties. I trusted this one. She was a keeper. Her communication was outstanding.

Let me tell you about this energetic woman who is also an athlete: she has entered an Olympic triathlon – perfect training for dealing with me.

My journey of buying the condo turned me into a stress maniac.. At every moment, I was emailing her asking her about this and that and when and how. I was a basket case, but nothing phased her.  Despite my nerves, at every stage of buying the condo, she  calmed me down, took care of all kinds of things (notary,  organized cat allergy specialists to eradicate dander), answered questions  excellently, and those that were beyond her expertise, she referred me to someone else if she could not readily find the answer herself. Most importantly, her patience, laughter, cheerfulness and choice to be serious when necessary meant everything to me. She never lost her belief in me, nor scoffed off any question I asked. For her, it all was valid and important because what I wanted to know was valid and important to me. Now that’s an agent you want! 

                         My dog really loves the place,...as much as I do.

Since 2007, darling fun Diana has been changing people’s lives by finding them the perfect property. I call Diana, my princess, because she really is real estate royalty without snobbery. 

        She made it happen for me.

I can’t recommend her enough. What’s more, she's so much fun to be with her. To this day, she’s still here for me.

Her website is www.dianacampbell.com

Email her at: dianacampbell@royallepage.ca