Mark and Dee Dee Weiland certainly know a thing or two about team work. Based in the heart of Ontario’s beautiful cottage country, this husband / wife duo are not only living the Muskoka dream, they’re also working it, too. Known as ‘The Weiland Team’, Mark and Dee Dee are realtors with eXp Realty.
While that might sound like a lot of ground to cover, for a well-connected business couple like the Weiland’s,
large
geographic areas are nothing to be shy about. As long-time cottagers in Muskoka before moving here as full-time
residents, the couple ran a car dealership in Kitchener, Ontario, with a large and dispersed client base.
“It’s pretty much business as usual,” says Mark. “We had clients from across Ontario and the US, selling cars to
high end customers as far away as LA. We made it our job to provide excellent customer service. So it’s only
natural
we extend that same high level of service to our real estate business.”
Adds Dee Dee: “We’ve also been actively involved in the real estate markets in places like Palm Desert
California,
Palm Beach and Naples in Florida. We’ve also owned second homes in Collingwood, Kitchener Waterloo, and
Cambridge,
So we’re no stranger to buying and selling luxury homes and cottages.”
“Getting involved in Muskoka real estate, which had been a cottage destination for us and our families our whole
lives, seemed quite natural.”
And they certainly know what they’re selling. Now full-time residents with a history of owning lakefront homes on Lake of Bays, their vast network of friends and associates – many of them now clients – means they’ve got their finger on the pulse of the luxury waterfront cottage market and the lifestyle Muskoka provides.
“We believe very much in giving it our all when it comes to our clients’ needs,” says Dee Dee. “If we have to hop on a boat to get great shots of a cottage for sale, or to show a prospective buyer the view from the lake, we’re going to do it. Showing waterfront properties from the lake ensures prospective purchasers get a chance to fully appreciate what they’re buying.”
This same attention to detail is something Dee Dee has applied to home staging. A dab hand at design and décor – she has a design background and has designed her own homes and the dealership – Dee Dee now offers the important service of staging to home sellers.
“A beautifully staged home or cottage can make all the difference, ensuring that marketing tools like photos and 3D virtual tours present your asset at its very best,” she says. “It can also impact a listing’s price as well.”
“So we strongly urge our clients to let us spend the time to make their property ‘show home’ perfect. It’s so important, and is what we do as marketing specialists specializing in helping people maximize their equity return on their real estate property. ”
Working together as a husband and wife team has so many advantages. With the support from the eXp team of
professionals
and Lucky Element Media, they’re able to provide clients with everything needed to buy or sell a home.
“The team’s list of ‘tools’ was complete once Dee Dee added her home staging expertise,” says Mark. “Whether they’re
buying or selling, we can handle the whole process, making a sometimes daunting task seem so much easier.”
And, Dee Dee adds, the process is certainly helped by the fact the couple live, work, and play in Muskoka.
“Living in the area, living the cottage lifestyle, has certainly made us truly grateful for all Muskoka has to
offer,”
she says. “Whether it’s swimming in 30 degree weather or snowshoeing when it’s -30, it’s wonderful to be able to
sample
all the many things to do in Muskoka.”
As well as their local expertise, the Weiland Team, through their affiliation with eXp, can access luxury homes for
sale
pretty much anywhere in the world.
After working together for so many years, Mark’s gained a deep respect for Dee Dee’s abilities.
“Dee Dee certainly understands just how important real estate transactions are for each and every one of our clients,”
he says. “She’s not only a hardworking professional, she values her clients and is really very passionate about
nurturing every relationship.”
That, along with his wife’s problem solving skills, her tenacity, and her constant striving to provide the best outcome
in all situations – not to mention her expertise in home staging – has proven a real asset for The Weiland Team.
As Dee Dee says, it’s certainly a two-way street.
“I’ve learned from the very best in the business, and am so excited to introduce people to the cottage lifestyle” she
says. “I never imagined having this much fun and loving what I do. Mark and I work together every day and provide good
client care as we take the time to know exactly what they’re looking for, whether it’s home staging, professional
photos, guided tours, or even aerial views of specific lakes and cottages. Above all, it really is a lot of fun working
together as a team.”
As leading luxury Muskoka Realtors, The Weiland Team pride themselves on offering their clients the kind of top-level services that distinguish them from other real estate agents in Muskoka. One of the newest features the team have brought on to assist their clients is a new ‘white glove concierge service’. This bespoke (and definitely luxurious) service provides buyers and sellers alike with the tools needed to ensure a seamless moving experience. Highlights include:
“We’re super excited to be able to offer this incredible level of service to our clients,” says Dee Dee. “They’re often spending a great deal of time – not to mention money – on buying or selling their luxury Muskoka real estate. So anything we can do to make the move to or from Muskoka that much smoother can only enhance the experience.”
While working together as husband and wife has certainly helped set The Weiland Team apart in the Muskoka real estate market, the fact that both Mark and Dee Dee bring their individual talents and strengths to the job is a big factor in their success.
Mark prides himself with not just a deep knowledge of Muskoka, but also uses his keen awareness and experience in
listing cottages for sale in Muskoka and across Central Ontario to ensure the needs of his clients are met (and then
some).
“Whether they’re looking for a luxury waterfront cottage or a home in town, we want to be sure that our expertise can be
used to benefit both buyers and sellers,” says Mark. “And it’s not just the technical aspects of buying and selling.
There’s also making sure our clients benefit from our in-depth knowledge of the Muskoka lakes and neighborhoods to help
them find the perfect fit.”
“Dee Dee certainly brings a freshness to the business,” he adds. “We’re a lot alike in so many ways, especially when it comes to real estate. She has a real sense of professionalism, enthusiasm, and integrity. She’s intensely honest. She knows how to treat people. And in our line of business, that’s so very important.”
Together, this husband / wife team have certainly raised the bar in the Muskoka real estate market not just when it
comes to service… but attitude, too.
“We know Muskoka,” says Dee Dee. “And we love helping people make our beautiful Muskoka their beautiful Muskoka!
To learn more about The Weiland Team, and to sample a selection of luxury Muskoka cottages for sale, as well as a
selection of some of the most elegant luxury waterfront homes for sale in Canada, be sure to visit their website at
www.luxurymuskokarealestate.com.
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