Meghan O'Brien Real Estate
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De-Coding The Market

By Leveraging Advanced Market Analytics, Meghan provides crucial insights & identifies current market trends to ensure you're always ahead of market fluctuations.

Optimizing Your Selling Strategy

By Optimizing your selling strategy, Meghan develops a detailed plan to attract maximum exposure, ensuring you receive better offers for your home sale.

Guided Real Estate Transactions

From customizing your home selling strategy to negotiations and handling closing details, Meghan is an end-to-end, full-service REALTOR® who ensures you have a smooth and stress-free home sale.

Experience The Difference M.O.R.E. Makes

Hi, i'm Meghan, Your Local Realtor & Expert In All Things Windsor-Essex & Chatham-Kent

Selling Your Home in Windsor-Essex or Chatham-Kent? I’m here to get you results & make your move easy.

Meghan O’Brien Real Estate (M.O.R.E.) is here to help you on your journey.

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M.O.R.E. Reviews

"We first met Meghan at an open house where she took the time to listen to what we were looking for and was able to curate a list of potential properties for us to view. Meghan never rushed us, was proactive in gathering information, and was well-informed of any changes to listings. When we were finally ready to make an offer on a property, Meghan provided excellent guidance, ensured nothing was lost in communication, and helped us navigate anything that popped up. Overall we were absolutely thrilled to have worked with Meghan and would instantly recommend her to anyone needing a realtor!"​
Joe & Erin, Chatham, ONM.O.R.E. Clients
"Meghan helped us to buy our new home in Chatham, and we cannot recommend her services more! She was always responsive, communicative, and full of excellent advice. We’ve worked with other realtors before, and no one has ever come close to Meghan’s level of service - even after the transaction has closed, she makes sure to check in with us, and is always available when we need a recommendation or have a question about the city. Our search for a home had a lot of bumps along the way, and Meghan handled everything that came our way like a true professional. If you’re looking for a realtor who will prioritize YOUR best interest and will go above and beyond in every respect, I cannot recommend her enough. Thank you, Meghan!"
Cassie & Tyler, Chatham, ONM.O.R.E. Clients
"Highly recommend Meghan O’Brien, she helped me out through the complete process of my first time of the purchase of my new home in marathon, couldn't have asked for any better, she helped me understand everything, and always had an answer to all my questions. All though it was always over the phone it felt as though she was taking each step i took, huge thanks Meghan!"
Alex, Marathon, ON M.O.R.E. Client

Strategic Marketing & Selling Solutions To Stand Out In A Crowded Market

Elevate your property’s market presence with our strategic solutions. Meghan’s approach includes advanced market analytics & trends, targeted marketing campaigns, and stylish staging to bring out the best in your home.

Valuing transparency & dedication, Meghan’s work ethic and commitment to bring you the best deals makes her the obvious choice. 

Your choice to work with M.O.R.E. means you’re gaining a loyal ally, ensuring your best interests are first and foremost. Meghan uses the most advanced technology & custom marketing tactics to guide you through the home selling journey, ensuring a seamless and profitable sale. 

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Tailored Approach

Meghan will curate a unique selling strategy for your home to highlight its best features and attract the right buyers.

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Proactive Marketing

Always staying ahead of the curve by proactively crafting and launching targeted campaigns that ensures your home stands out - and sells fast.

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Skilled Negotiation

With deep market knowledge and strategic skills, I negotiate WIN-WIN deals and keep you stress-free throughout every step.

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A Strategic Marketing Plan With M.O.R.E.
Always staying ahead of the curve, proactively crafting and launching campaigns that ensure your home stands out - and sells fast.​
Experience The Difference M.O.R.E. Makes
Market Analysis & Pricing Strategy
By Leveraging Advanced Market Analytics, Meghan provides crucial insights & identifies current market trends to ensure your pricing strategy always ahead of the market
Experience The Difference M.O.R.E. Makes
Professional Photography & Videography
In today's digital marketplace, creating a strong first impression with high-quality images & videos are crucial  for attracting potential buyers, and getting the attention your home deserves.  Homes that have professional photography, often times, sell for higher prices and faster.
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Full Or Partial Staging
A well-staged home stands out among the rest which can drive the sale price of your home higher through competitive bidding. By presenting a beautifully decorated space, prospective buyers can envision themselves in your space more easily, often leading to a faster sale and higher offers.
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Broker Open, Open Houses & Private Showings
These events are important for marketing your home sale. They provide in-person & direct access to prospective buyers and real estate professionals to showcase your home. Private showings provide an important step in allowing prospective buyers to visualize themselves in your home and provide one-on-one access to address buyer eligibility and any concerns they may have.
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My knowledge & Resources are ready to get to work for you

Selling your home is a personal experience, Meghan is here for you every step of the journey, understanding your personal & unique needs. As your neighbour and local expert & life-long resident, Meghan understands the local market and how to help you capitalize on the investments – emotional & financial – you have made into your home.

Experience The Difference MORE Makes: Expert Local Knowledge, Client Focused & Results Driven Real Estate Experience.

Selecting Meghan as your REALTOR® ensures you stand out in the Chatham-Kent & Windsor-Essex property markets. My strategy includes strong local insights, a blend of traditional & digital marketing approaches, and a commitment to achieving your goals, setting me apart from the competition.

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Home Seller Timeline
Before and throughout your home sale, I'll make sure you understand the next steps & are always prepared no matter the situation.
Experience The Difference M.O.R.E. Makes
The Listing Consultation
First, Meghan will come to your home to perform an in-depth assessment, give suggestions for enhancements, and conduct a Comparative Market Analysis. Together, we will determine the most suitable listing price, review various staging options, and carefully select the most advantageous time to place your home on the market.
Experience The Difference M.O.R.E. Makes
Professional Photography & Videography
In today's digital marketplace, creating a strong first impression with high-quality images & videos are crucial for attracting potential buyers and getting the attention your home deserves. Ensuring your home is de-cluttered, de-personalized and presentable in preparation for photos & to buyers maximizes the potential for higher offers. 
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Maximum Exposure
Now that your home is listed on the MLS, it's time to get strategic about your home sale marketing. Our comprehensive marketing approach includes an extensive mix of digital & traditional marketing including, but not limited to, professional-quality photography & videography, digital media advertising, virtual tours & floor plans and so much more. Rest assured, your property will not just sit on the market—it will capture attention and stand out.
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Home Showings & Open Houses
Preparing your home for private viewings and open houses is an important step. Ensuring your home is de-cluttered, de-personalized and presentable to buyers maximizes the potential for higher offers.  Along with Meghan's advice about prepping your home, the above steps will significantly influence buyer perception and help secure and quicker, more profitable home sale.
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Offers & Negotiation
Once an offer, or multiple are received, we will discuss the key components of each including price, contingencies and closing terms.  While seeking a win-win situation, throughout negotiations, your best interests are what is most important to Meghan. Accepting a deal that is most favourable to you is Meghan's goal.
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Inspections & Repairs
Whether your property is being sold "as is, where is" or you are willing to make repairs or adjustments, a buyer has the opportunity to conduct an inspection. If any significant deficiencies are found but were unknown to you, an adjustment to the purchase price may be an option to ensure the sale of your home. What is most important is that your rights and best interests are protected. Meghan will guide you through this process to ensure your home sale goes as smoothly as possible.
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Navigating The Appraisal Process
A mortgage appraisal is issued by the buyers lender. This process involves a licensed appraiser, who works on behalf of the lender, to ensure the property being mortgaged is in-line with the agreed upon purchase price. I will be on hand during the appraisal process to inform you about your rights as a seller and help you manage any appraisal-related issues.
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Clear To Close!
We're nearly at the finish line! Before closing, any remaining obligations need to completed. This may involve home repairs and disclosures.  After all the paperwork is finalized, it's time to celebrate—your home sale will be complete come closing day!
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Experience The Difference M.O.R.E. Makes

Hi, i'm Meghan, Your Local Realtor & Expert In All Things Chatham-Kent

Looking To Buy, Sell or start fresh in Chatham-Kent? I’m here to help make your move easy.

Meghan O’Brien Real Estate (M.O.R.E.) is here to help you on your journey.

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M.O.R.E. Questions Answered
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The fastest and easiest way to find out how much your home is worth is by connecting with Meghan to perform a Home Valuation, a.k.a. Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) for your property. These types of reports are very informative for sellers as they detail what homes are selling in your area, for how much they have sold for, how long they were on the market, as well as, identifying any other homes currently for sale in your area. 

There are many other factors & details to carefully consider when a Home Valuation is prepared so it is best to contact Meghan for a no obligation appointment to have your questions answered. To choose a time that suits you best, click here for my calendar or feel free to contact me. 

To sell your home quickly, some of the easiest things a homeowner can do is to enhance your curb appeal, tidy & de-clutter your home, price your home competitively and consider staging services (staging can be partial or full service. Speak to Meghan about the various options that may suit you). 

The above are simple tasks that many home owners can accomplish easily. Meanwhile, your agent should also offer some tips & tricks about how to prepare your specific home, have professional photography completed for your listing, create social media content (video & pictures), build anticipation for buyers and so much more.Trust your home sale to Meghan’s professional marketing strategies to get more for your home.  

Over the past 12 months, the average days on market for homes across Chatham city are approximately 43 days. 

The most southwest regions of Ontario are becoming a more balanced market with conservative price adjustments. Though, each area between Chatham to Windsor, has their respective differences, more homes are for sale and higher interest rates are ensuring prices are stabilizing while buyers face less competition. The Chatham-Kent region continues to see the majority of listings sold for slightly less than list price. 

Windsor realizes sold prices slightly higher than list prices typically. The differences between Chatham & Windsor areas can, in part, be attributed not only due to increased homes for sale and higher interest rates but also due to pricing strategy. 

The real estate market in these areas are dynamic with Chatham-Kent and surrounding areas (like Blenheim, Tilbury and Wallaceburg) showing a variety of property types and price ranges. Home prices in Chatham-Kent and Windsor-Essex range significantly due to diverse housing options from affordable single family and multi-unit residential options to premium properties. For a comprehensive market information, connect with Meghan to understand & choose from a variety of areas.

Young families, professionals and retirees are attracted to the Chatham-Kent area due to housing affordability, small city charm, size of properties and lots, less congestion & traffic, nature trails & beaches, proximity to larger cities & easy access to the 401, as well as, the U.S. border.

Windsor and the surrounding communities boast more amenities (think restaurants, small & large businesses) and a diverse population while also benefitting from easy access to the U.S. 

For neighbourhood & city specifics in each region, connect with Meghan to understand your options better. 

*Chatham & Blenheim averages are calculated using data from September 1, 2024 through January 31, 2025.Prices vary depending on an area’s demand, economy and amenities. In Chatham City, the average price point is $431,436 while, Blenheim, a 20 minute drive from Chatham, has an average of $351,792. The surrounding communities such as Erieau, Dresden, Ridgetown, etc, vary greatly in their home prices. Tilbury realizes average home sales of approximately $477,180 due to its close proximity to Windsor and the 401.

*Chatham & Blenheim averages are calculated using data from September 1, 2024 through January 31, 2025. *Tilbury averages are calculated using data from July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. *Each region’s averages take into consideration higher & lower-priced properties that may or may not be suitable to your lifestyle. Ask Meghan for a more detailed explanation as each neighbourhood in Chatham-Kent have diverse price points. 

When selecting a realtor to assist your home sale or search needs, it is important to choose someone who has a deep understanding of the local market (currently lives in the area and/or conducts business there, has lived in the area previously), who has a proven track record of successful transactions (check out their google business profile!). Also, choose realtor who effectively communicates with you so you can understand how to position your home sale or buyer position.Any realtor you choose should also be easy to be in touch with. 

Last, but not least, interview realtors, in person, to get a sense of who they are and how they can serve you best. Ask yourself and think about these red or green flags after speaking to or working with any realtor, “Do I get the sense they care about me, my family, our goals or just when they can get paid ?”, “Do they communicate in a easy to understand, professional and timely manner?”, “Did they talk more about themselves than listen to my goals, needs, wants?” 

Also, be aware that choosing a realtor from a different city to sell your home – who does not know local market conditions – may negatively impact your home sale. When home buyers choose realtors from different cities to assist in the purchase of a new home, this could result in the home buyer paying more than what they should have. Other times, a local realtor will benefit you because local agents possess regional insight and this provides key information to relocating buyers (think environmental/terrain considerations, quality of homes built in the area, projects/businesses/industries to be built that can negatively impact your new home value, etc). 

Alternatively, listing your home with a realtor from a different city can negatively impact your home sale because they may incorrectly price your home too high. This  can result in multiple reductions & lost profit, more days on the market and potential buyers considering other properly priced options instead! Other potential negative impacts is the realtor being too busy to accommodate buyer showing requests and/or ineffective marketing to THEIR local market – which may not contain a healthy amount of buyers looking to relocate. 

Above all, any realtor you work with should be someone you like & trust to sell or buy one of the largest assets you own or intend to own. 

Home buyers should be informed by their mortgage lender about “hidden” or “not commonly though of” costs associated with buying a home. If that doesn’t happen, here is a quick list of the typical costs that come with buying a home:

1. Home Inspection Fees – A certified general inspector should be hired to examine a home you are interested in and disclose their findings. 

2. Lawyer Fees – You should speak with your lawyer to determine their individual fees and how they intend to support you. 

3. Land Transfer taxes – This is a fee from your municipality when the property transfers ownership.

4. Property tax adjustments – This is an adjustment your municipality makes to ensure you pay property taxes only for the time you have resided in your new home. Most municipalities are spot on when they make these changes to ownership but it is something you should be mindful of.

5. Title Insurance – This is an insurance policy that protects a homeowner against challenges or claims to the ownership and/or problems regarding the title of your new home. 

6. HST on new homes – This is usually included in the sale price of the home. 

7. Potential Renovations – Putting some contingency money aside for potential renovations of your home is an effective strategy to ensure your future comfort.

The above is not an exhaustive list but are typical costs usually present in most transactions. As a home buyer or home seller, always ask lots of questions to ensure you know exactly what you are paying for. 

From fixed-rate to variable rate & Halal mortgages, private lenders and big banks, there are many options and is best to speak with more than a single mortgage specialist. If you need some suggestions for mortgage specialists, contact me to find out my recommendations.

 My best advice: Buy a home that does not put a strain on your income if something happens to the economy, your job, your health. Be aware of and understand fully your amortization schedule, interest rate fluctuations and mortgage renewal process. Taking a proactive approach will help you understand your obligations more clearly. 

* If you happen to find yourself in a position where you are experiencing financial discomfort or worse, due to high interest rates on your mortgage renewal or otherwise, choose a compassionate, proactive realtor who cares. Connect with me anytime and let’s discuss some options. 

M.O.R.E. HOME SELLING SERVICES

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As a full-service Realtor® in Chatham-Kent, Manitouwadge & Marathon, ON, Meghan’s proactive approach prepares your home for sale well before it goes live. After conducting a comprehensive home valuation & analyzing market trends in your area, a detailed home selling strategy is created to position your home in front of the most buyers.