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At Catana Team, we provide a wide range of services tailored to our clients' needs. Our Real Estate Services are designed to analyze, confront and solve your personal issues. We are a result-oriented Real Estate team that will work with you throughout the entire decision-making process. Contact us to find out how we can help today.

Your One-Stop Real Estate Experience

Using our 20+ years of knowledge to create your best Real Estate experience!

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Nitish Midha
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It was great experience working with Emannuel. Highly recommended!
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Rita Davids
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Simona and Emmanuel are highly exceptional and professional realtors. They go above and beyond to ensure you get your housing needs met. Amazing team! Thank you.
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Alana Armas
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Emanuel was great! He stepped in to help us find a place to rent when a realtor didn't show up to show us a property. He was very friendly, professional, and quick to answer questions. He did an amazing job finding a place for us and negotiating with the landlord to get a fence put in the backyard for our dogs. We are super happy with our experience and will definitely be considering him and his team when we are ready to buy a home!
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Carly Chung
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Huge thanks to Emanuel for making our leasing experience so quick and easy! He took the time to answer all of our questions and ensured the entire process was smooth and stress-free.
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Emily Thomas
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We had an excellent experience working with our real estate agent Emmanuel. They were professional, responsive, and made the entire buying and selling process smooth and stress-free. We especially appreciated that they offered a 1% commission without compromising on the level of service. We received great communication, honest advice, and support every step of the way. Everything went smoothly from start to finish, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and reliable realtor.
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Leonardo Kyrillos
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Emanuel is an extremely attentive and highly competent professional. His technical skills as a realtor, combined with his background in construction, allow him to help not only with purchasing a property but also with any necessary renovations. I am thrilled with our new home and confident we were guided by an excellent professional. Thank you, Emanuel!
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Cecilia Pino
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Emanuel helped us find the perfect place for our kid going into university. His knowledge about the city was super helpful and his availability to help us see different options was outstanding. Great service and great attitude, very thankful!
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Jonathan Toma
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I had such a wonderful experience meeting Emmanuel and getting to know how everything works. I definitely recommend this company to anyone who is looking for Property management and just help navigating anything with them!
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alexandre martins
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Emanuel was very kind and patient with us. We have 4 trips to see more than 7 houses and others 7 analyzed by chat. His Team did a excellent job.
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FAQ

1Where does the Catana Team trade in Real Estate?
The Catana Team primarily focuses on The Region of Waterloo and the surrounding areas. Contact us to find out if we can help you with your transaction.
2What sets the Catana Team apart in the local Real Estate market?
The Catana team provides Real Estate buyers, sellers and investors with high-quality personalized service tailored to their individual needs at affordable commission rates.

Our Team can help you:

- Purchase or sell a property.

- Find a property that meets your needs and wants.

- Find the best listing strategy for your house to get you top dollar.

- Negotiate the best price. (Buying and Selling)

- Lease/rent out your investment property.

- Find a place to lease/rent.

- Find third-party professionals that can assist you with all your. needs (examples: mortgage brokers, lawyers, etc.)

3Why should I use a Real Estate Agent to sell or buy a home? 
Real Estate transactions are a full-time job. You must be ready to answer phone calls and show the home at a moment's notice. A Real Estate Agent's job is to take on these responsibilities so that you can be at ease during the transaction. 

Real Estate Agents also have access to vast amounts of information and databases not available to the public. They will be able to learn more about a home than an average homeowner. You also have peace of mind that all registered salespeople in Ontario must be insured through RECO's (Real Estate Council of Ontario) insurance program, including errors and omissions insurance, consumer deposit insurance, and commission protection insurance.
4I'm thinking about buying my first home. Where do I start?
When buying your first house, the first question you need to ask is, "What can I afford?". In order to answer this question, you need to seek out a pre-approval. A pre-approval will look into your current financial situation and decide how much you can afford based on how much a lender will be willing to lend to you. For more information on the topic, contact us today, and we can put you in touch with a mortgage specialist. 
5What is a Buyer's Market?
A buyer's market is when the supply of homes is greater than the demand. Simply put, buyers have more options when looking to buy homes. Some signs of a buyer's market include homes selling below the asking price, homes being listed for long periods of time before selling, and the average number of homes being sold is down. 
6What is a Seller's Market
A seller's market is when the demand for homes is greater than the supply. With fewer homes on the market and demand still present, sellers may receive multiple offers on their homes, resulting in bidding wars and higher prices. Some signs of a seller's market include multiple offer situations, homes selling above the asking price, being listed for short periods, and selling quickly.
7What are the best upgrades to increase the value of my home?
A well-maintained and updated home will always attract more attention and benefit from the increased value. There are plenty of inexpensive upgrades that you can do to improve the value of your home. Before completing any updates, research current popular trends and choose updates that reflect these trends to have the most significant impact. 

New paint and floors are the best way to give your home a new look without breaking the bank. You will instantly notice how much of a change they make. Some other improvements you can make are:

- Increase the curb appeal with a well-maintained lawn and flower beds

- Freshen up your driveway and repair any potholes or cracks

- Update the faucets in the kitchen and bathrooms

- Update kitchen hardware and doorknobs/handles

- Update light fixtures

- Complete any general repairs around the home

Follow these tips, and you are sure to increase the value of your home!