Andrew Merrett

Most agents can walk you through a house. I can tell you how it’s built, what it might cost you, and whether the numbers make sense.

I have a landscape architecture degree from the University of Guelph, ran my own landscaping company for seven years, and still work in residential construction today. So when we walk a property together, I’m looking past the finishes at what’s solid, what could need work soon, and what a fresh coat of paint might be hiding.

I’ve also been investing and trading since 2015, and it’s taught me to look at the downside before the upside. You should love the home you buy. But before you fall for it, I want us both to understand the risks and the numbers: comparable sales, likely repairs, carrying costs, and resale potential.

Sellers get the same approach. I know what improvements cost and which ones are worth doing before you list. Sometimes a few small fixes make a real difference. Sometimes the best advice is to keep your money in your pocket.

I’ll be straight with you, even when it’s not what you want to hear, and I won’t push you into anything. You’ll have what you need to make the call yourself.

I came to Guelph from Ottawa in 2010 for school and to play varsity hockey for the Gryphons, and I never left. It’s where I built my career and where I’m raising my family. Today I help people across Guelph, Fergus, Elora, and the surrounding area with what’s next: downsizing from the family home, moving up to make room for a growing family, relocating, or buying a place for a kid heading to university.

I’d rather talk you out of the wrong house than sell you one.

Book a free 15-minute call and let’s talk it through. No pressure, no pitch.