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Local resident, David Nolan combines his real estate designation with his back-his real estate designation with his back-his real estate designation with his back ground in improvements, making homes more valuable and easier to sell. Also known as 'The Handy Realtor', Nolan explained, "the reason I entered the profes- sion was to help people to fix up their homes, so they can get maximum value. To increase their equity. Many of my clients were limited with what they could afford to do. I realized if I became an agent myself, I could charge re- duced realty fees but I could also help them to make needed preparations and let them repay me at closing. Don't just sell your house, flip it!" Witnessing many of his clients paying to prep their homes and then paying so much to sell them, Nolan figured there had to be an easier way that would allow homeowners to save money while having one point of contact manage it all. "It's time to get real," he asserts. Noting that not all moves are happy ones, Nolan strives to be there for his clients. Whether it's working with seniors who are downsizing, assisting families who are sepa- rating, or helping people dealing with other significant life changes, Nolan finds a way to make even the most difficult moves easier and affordable. "I remember visiting a home years ago to give a painting quote to a woman who was selling," Nolan said. "The house and yard were stunning, and after a tour, I put my foot in my mouth by saying 'wow, the place you're moving to must be amazing if you're leav-moving to must be amazing if you're leav-moving to must be amazing if you're leav ing this oasis', the woman paused and said, 'we're divorcing.' It was only then that I real- ized that not every move is a joyous one." For home buyers, his handy eye can also be a great asset when viewing properties. "I can recognize vulnerable plumbing, see re- pairs people have made to hide undisclosed water damage, detect mold, spot patched cracks and more. I can help buyers avoid homes that have potential problems. If cli- ents are set on putting an offer on an im- perfect house, I can negotiate a lower price to offset any defects we find. You see one thing, I see another," Nolan explained. Since moving to Oakville more than a de- cade ago, Nolan has immersed himself fully into the local fabric. He coached minor hock-into the local fabric. He coached minor hock-into the local fabric. He coached minor hock ey in Burlington for 12 seasons and prior to its opening, he won the contest to name the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex. He's hon- oured to have a building he named promi- nent in the community he loves. "Many agents celebrate being in the elite top one per cent of the profession - I have great respect for my peers, but I'm in the bottom 99 per cent of my field and I'm very proud of it," Nolan said. "I offer too much and I'm too hands-on to ever be in the top one per cent." Visit the Handy Realtor online at handyrealtor.ca or contact him directly at 647-334-7737. Realtor uses renovation skills to help his clients David Nolan, also known as The Handy Realtor. The Handy Realtor submitted photo