Buying a home in Peterborough & the KawarthasBuy with your eyes open.
Whether it's your first home in Peterborough, a family home in Lakefield or Millbrook, or a few acres out in the country, my job is to help you find the right place and make sure you know exactly what you're getting before you sign.
Buying with me, step by step
Let's chat first.
A quick 15 minute call about your budget, must-haves, timing and the areas you're considering. It goes both ways, so we'll both know if we're a good fit.
Get your numbers straight.
I'll connect you with a lender I trust so you know your real budget before you fall for a house.
Build your must-have list.
Needs, wants, deal-breakers, and the towns and neighbourhoods that fit your life.
Walk homes with your eyes open.
I point out what matters at every showing, from wiring to wells, so nothing surprises you later.
Make a smart offer.
We price it on facts, not feelings, and I negotiate like it's my own money. Then I help you line up inspections and any other conditions.
Get to closing day calmly.
I work with your lawyer and lender so closing goes smoothly, and you get the keys.
Problems don’t announce themselves.
After twenty years walking through homes in Peterborough and the Kawarthas, I know what tends to hide in older city homes and country properties. I’ll point it out during the showing, not after you move in.
- Aluminum wiring
- Knob and tube
- UFFI insulation
- Asbestos
- The roof (I've been spotting those since I was a kid)
- Water, grading and damp basements
- Septic, well and road access on rural properties
“She was always honest and forthcoming with information if she saw any building issues.”She helped us search until we found the one that was the right fit for us!
Buying your first home?
No question is too basic. I’ll explain every step before we get there, introduce you to people I trust, and tell you honestly when a house isn’t worth stretching for. A lot of my first-time buyers come back years later when it’s time to move up, and that’s my favourite kind of call.
“As we were new to the real estate game, she helped us ease into this world and with the purchase of our first home!”
“She made a stressful process straightforward and manageable, even for first time buyers.”
Peterborough and the Kawarthas
I’ve lived and worked here for more than twenty years, in the city and out in the country. Here’s where I help buyers most often.
Peterborough
City neighbourhoods, from starter homes and condos to family homes, close to Trent, Fleming and the hospital.
Selwyn
Lakefield, Bridgenorth and Ennismore. Village life, the river and the lakes, minutes from town.
Cavan Monaghan
Millbrook and the surrounding countryside, with easy access to Highway 115.
Kawartha Lakes
Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Lindsay and lake country in between.
Trent Lakes
Buckhorn and cottage country, from year-round homes to seasonal getaways.
Douro-Dummer
Rural properties, acreage and hobby farms just east of the city.
Asphodel-Norwood
Norwood and the countryside, a short drive from Peterborough.
Havelock-Belmont-Methuen
Havelock and the lakes and rural properties around it, east of the city.
North Kawartha
Apsley and the lakes up north, from cottages to year-round homes.
Otonabee-South Monaghan
Keene, Bailieboro and the north shore of Rice Lake, just south of the city.
Not sure where to start?
Tell me how you want to live and I'll help you narrow it down.
Let's chat
New to Peterborough?
If you’re moving from Toronto, the GTA or further away, I’ll help you get to know the towns and neighbourhoods before you ever book a showing. I can do video walk-throughs, scout homes for you, and make the whole thing easy even if you’re only here for a weekend.
“We were very unfamiliar with Peterborough, so it was paramount that we have an agent who really knew the areas.”She has become not only our real estate advisor but a family friend.
What buyers say
“She never gave up the hunt with us, and never did we once feel rushed to make a purchase.”
Jackie O. · Buyer “She was knowledgeable, professional, and always had our best interests in mind.”
Justin S. · Investor, first rental property “Jeanette quickly found me the perfect house which quickly became my home.”
Laura R. · First home, later sold with Jeanette
Good to know
Do I have to pay you?
In most purchases, my commission is paid from the sale. We'll go through the buyer agreement together on our first call so there are no surprises.
Should I get pre-approved first?
Yes. It tells you your real budget and makes your offer stronger. I'm happy to connect you with a lender I trust.
Do I still need a home inspection if you catch things?
Always. I spot the red flags, and an inspector goes deeper. We use both.
Is buying a rural home with a well and septic complicated?
It just takes a few extra steps, like water testing and a septic inspection. I live on a well and septic myself, so I'll walk you through it.
Do you help buyers moving from Toronto or the GTA?
All the time. I'll help you understand the towns, the commute and the market before you start looking.
Ready to start looking, or just starting to think?
Either way, a short call is the best first step. Grab a 30 minute buyer consult and come with any questions — no pressure and no pitch.
Prefer to talk first? Call or text 705-243-1958 — you’ll get me directly.