Hello World!
Let me introduce myself, I am Hilary Atkinson, age 25, and I am George’s youngest daughter. There are three of us: Heidi, Haley, and me, Hilary. We are all H’s, so you can imagine we’ve run a muck with our dad.
George’s daughters, Hilary (left), Heidi (middle), and Haley (right).
In honour of Father’s Day 2012, I have decided to help you get to know my dad a little better.
I think it’s great to hire a real estate agent, but I also think it’s even more important to know who you’re hiring to represent your interests when buying a home.
I cannot think of a thing more important than your security, your home, your family and your future. So I hope this will help you get to know my dad, what he’s all about, and that when it comes to his clients, he treats them like family (believe me, I’ve seen this guy in action).
1. My Dad is an Encyclopedia
I know everyone thinks their dad’s a know-it-all, but mine really is. If there’s anything you need to know about Barrie, he knows it. George has lived in Barrie since the beginning and when it comes to “what land was used for this or that”, or “who lived on this property and when…and what kind of car they once drove,” my dad knows.
He’s a wealth of information and I always find it funny when businessmen, and other realtors call my dad for advice and information….not to poo-poo other realtors, and I may be a little biased, but if I was hiring a realtor, I would want to get the guy everyone goes to for advice, not the guys looking for answers.
This moment would not have been possible without the support of my dad.
2. My dad is a Fighter and Fierce Competitor
It’s an old cliche, that all dads are tough guys, but mine is a softy at heart. I am not talking about being macho, or waiting on the front porch with a baseball bat for his daughters to be dropped off after a date. I am talking about the type of fighter that never gives up until the job is 110 per cent finished.
If you want something done and done right, my dad will make certain it gets done and on time. He always wants to play hard and play fair.
Sure my dad wants to sell a lot of houses, and find clients a lot of homes, but when he’s at work he doesn’t see dollar signs, he sees people.
I know, without a doubt, my dad always puts the interests of his clients and their needs before his own.
3. My Dad likes to have a Little Fun
When it comes to business, my dad does mean business, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun too. For my dad, his job is a lot of fun. He loves what he does.
When I watch my pop in action, I can tell he loves being with his clients and doing what he does best. Selling properties, and helping people find homes doesn’t feel like a job or a chore for my dad. He genuinely loves what he does. It’s fun for him and his clients.
4. My Dad is a Family Man
I think you can tell a lot about a man from the way he treats his family. Well, let me tell you my dad would do anything for his family.
When I was living in Vancouver and short on my rent….guess who I called. Or when I was doing my Master’s thesis and read until I needed glasses, yep Dad bought them for me. When I needed real estate advice for a school, I called dad. No matter what, my dad has always been there for me.
He may says, “Well, I’m your dad. It’s my job and you’re my kid,” but at the end of the day, I know my dad would lie down in front of a bus for me, and there is no question in my mind that he would do the same for his clients.
Choose a realtor you know will treat you like family.
So while there are over 850 real estate representatives to choose from in Barrie, only one of them is my dad, and only of them, in my opinion, is the best in Barrie.
