Client Testimonials

"My wife and I have 35 years of cottaging experience, so we assumed we knew how to buy one, but we soon found ourselves overwhelmed by the number of variables to consider. A dear friend referred us to Shawn, which established a lot of trust right from the start. We found a cottage we liked online and asked Shawn to arrange a showing. However, the..."

"My wife and I have 35 years of cottaging experience, so we assumed we knew how to buy one, but we soon found ourselves overwhelmed by the number of variables to consider. A dear friend referred us to Shawn, which established a lot of trust right from the start. We found a cottage we liked online and asked Shawn to arrange a showing. However, the property turned out not to be a good fit at all. Shawn explained that buying a cottage requires in-person visits to truly assess a property's suitability and that sometimes, finding the right one can take longer than expected. He assured us that he would support our search for as long as it took. During that first visit, he listened to our vision of a dream cottage property and pointed out items on our wish list that typically don’t coexist—such as a flat, open property paired with deep water right off the dock. Through this analysis and his patient education about different property types, Shawn refined our wish list, and on our second viewing, we found our dream cottage. Unfortunately, it was someone else’s dream cottage too. Shawn helped us navigate a highly competitive bidding process and ultimately secure the property. I’m told this almost never happens, but I firmly believe it happened in our case because Shawn is a careful listener who transformed our contradictory wish list into a coherent one and used his years of experience to find a property that matched our true vision. Coordinating his team to help us win the bidding war and meet tight closing deadlines was the cherry on top. Thank you, Shawn. Our boys are going to create countless memories thanks to you and your team!"

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— Inbae & Nadine | Buyer

"I appreciate your commitment to our goals and what was best for us. While you could have waited a year to get us into an already built and much higher commission for you - you stayed focused on what was best for our long-term goals of building our dream place. Thanks for your dedication to our best interest!"

— Gerry & Kerri | Buyer

"It's really a challenge to summarize in a few sentences just how amazing Shawn was to partner with to find our beautiful Muskoka Cottage. I guess it started with our first virtual tour where he patiently walked around a property and we discussed what was great and what was less than ideal. As we spent time with Shawn viewing properties over the ..."

"It's really a challenge to summarize in a few sentences just how amazing Shawn was to partner with to find our beautiful Muskoka Cottage. I guess it started with our first virtual tour where he patiently walked around a property and we discussed what was great and what was less than ideal. As we spent time with Shawn viewing properties over the summer, he really helped us shape what were our "Must Haves" versus what we might trade off. It all culminated in Shawn calling us on a Friday. A new property had just been listed, and he was actually at the property. He really felt this one we had to see. What surprised us was that we had both reviewed the listing and did not feel this was a good fit for us, but Shawn knew otherwise. We fell in love the moment we pulled into the driveway, and it continued as we viewed the cottage and the lake. Shawn patiently helped us work on an offer strategy, and we ended up closing on a beautiful cottage we hope to enjoy for many years to come. None of this would have been possible without Shawn really spending the time getting to know our family and what we wanted. Our sincerest thanks to Shawn."

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— Sean & Julie | Buyer

"With the seemingly insatiable demand for lakefront cottages in Muskoka, we were skeptical that a property could be found that would meet our needs. Shawn’s experience, expertise,e and quick thinking ensured that we did not lose out on a property that had piqued our interest but had a pending offer. We would highly recommend Shawn Woof."

— Alex & Emily | Buyer

"Please accept this brief note as a sincere thank you for the assistance you and your team have provided us during our quest to find a dream cottage in the beautiful Northern Ontario. Although our search started some 2 years ago, it wasn’t until we met you late last fall, that our dreams began to take shape. From the first encounter to the many s..."

"Please accept this brief note as a sincere thank you for the assistance you and your team have provided us during our quest to find a dream cottage in the beautiful Northern Ontario. Although our search started some 2 years ago, it wasn’t until we met you late last fall, that our dreams began to take shape. From the first encounter to the many subsequent conversations and meetings, you have maintained an ultra-professional approach to the process, including timely response to our inquiries (including many evening calls over dinner – thank you), offering options when properties sold before we arrived, and always maintain a positive outlook on our chances of finding that special place we’d come to call our cottage retreat or home away from home. Not only did you accommodate a winter purchase, but you also found a way to conclude the transaction during the difficult times our society faces today. Who can forget arranging a trip to see the cottage on snowmobiles in the middle of winter – talk about a unique showing, helping us arrange a lawyer when most law firms are shutting down due to COVID-19, or helping us secure a boat slip at one of the local marinas for the 2020 and 2021 season. All in all, you and your team have gone above and beyond to ensure our first cottage purchase experience was as painless as possible. Very impressed."

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— Rob & Lauri | Buyer & Seller

"The entire experience with Shawn Woof as our selling agent has been thorough and thoughtful with strategic execution from the listing to the sale. He quickly grasped our needs and expertly facilitated all requirements in the transaction. This was accomplished with an underlying complexity of our collective remote locations and during a pandemic!..."

"The entire experience with Shawn Woof as our selling agent has been thorough and thoughtful with strategic execution from the listing to the sale. He quickly grasped our needs and expertly facilitated all requirements in the transaction. This was accomplished with an underlying complexity of our collective remote locations and during a pandemic! I would highly recommend Shawn for any future engagement in real estate transactions."

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— Bob M. | Seller

"Shawn and his team provided excellent insight and direction throughout the listing and selling process of our family cottage. I would highly recommend Shawn."

— Tim | Seller

"Shawn was recommended to me by a real estate agent friend in my hometown near Hamilton. After one phone call, I took the simplest approach: I let Shawn be the real estate expert that he is so I could concentrate on things within my expertise. Shawn made all the decisions during the sale of our cottage. He communicated the advice to me but I neve..."

"Shawn was recommended to me by a real estate agent friend in my hometown near Hamilton. After one phone call, I took the simplest approach: I let Shawn be the real estate expert that he is so I could concentrate on things within my expertise. Shawn made all the decisions during the sale of our cottage. He communicated the advice to me but I never wavered in taking that advice. Shawn is honest, communicative, and very good at what he does; 3 traits that are often uncommon in many other agents. I would most highly recommend Shawn to handle all your real estate needs in the Muskoka region. I can guarantee you will not be disappointed."

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— Joseph H. | Seller

"Once again, the Sotheby’s brand delivered outstanding customer service and exceeded my expectations on the sale of my cottage property. Shawn handled the transaction with exceptional professionalism and expertise, and found a buyer before I even had the property ready to be put on the market! I never regret using Sotheby’s for the purchase and s..."

"Once again, the Sotheby’s brand delivered outstanding customer service and exceeded my expectations on the sale of my cottage property. Shawn handled the transaction with exceptional professionalism and expertise, and found a buyer before I even had the property ready to be put on the market! I never regret using Sotheby’s for the purchase and sale of my properties and highly recommend Shawn Woof for all your real estate needs in Muskoka."

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— Lisa | Seller

"Shawn was extremely professional and sold our home for more than we ever expected to get. He kept us in the know all the time. You could not ask for better. He is great, thanks Shawn for a job extremely well done."

— Edd | Seller

"Shawn was a great resource for us when we were looking to purchase our first cottage. Shawn's experience and background made it easy to trust his advice which in turn helped us get an amazing cottage which we love! Shawn provided key information to help make our decision easier and asked the right questions which saved us thousands of dollars wi..."

"Shawn was a great resource for us when we were looking to purchase our first cottage. Shawn's experience and background made it easy to trust his advice which in turn helped us get an amazing cottage which we love! Shawn provided key information to help make our decision easier and asked the right questions which saved us thousands of dollars with upgrades and fixes before the closing. We did not feel any pressure from him; he was professional, knowledgeable, empathetic, and very easy to access when we needed him. We would not hesitate to recommend working with Shawn!"

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— Buyer

"Shawn provided outstanding service helping our family secure our dream cottage on Lake Rousseau. He did an excellent job matching our needs and helping to educate us on the many variables involved in investing in a property in Muskoka. Shawn understood our specific needs and helped us find the property that hit all of our criteria. Finally, Shaw..."

"Shawn provided outstanding service helping our family secure our dream cottage on Lake Rousseau. He did an excellent job matching our needs and helping to educate us on the many variables involved in investing in a property in Muskoka. Shawn understood our specific needs and helped us find the property that hit all of our criteria. Finally, Shawn also brings a global perspective to buyers considering an investment in the heart of Ontario’s cottage country."

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— Buyer

"In a turbulent time for real estate, especially vacant property, Shawn and I worked through the process and achieved a very satisfactory result. He is very aware of the situation regarding costs for building and the process involved, and knowing this helped the purchaser and I agree on the price. Fantastic work from a skilled and very personable..."

"In a turbulent time for real estate, especially vacant property, Shawn and I worked through the process and achieved a very satisfactory result. He is very aware of the situation regarding costs for building and the process involved, and knowing this helped the purchaser and I agree on the price. Fantastic work from a skilled and very personable real estate professional. Thanks, Shawn!"

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— Brant | Seller

"Shawn and his team did a fantastic job right from preparing the property through marketing, social media, staging, and connecting with other agents. I can't say enough how pleased my wife and I were with the whole Sotheby's team. I would definitely recommend Shawn and Sotheby's."

— Darrin & Adrienne | Seller

"Excellent experience, excellent result. Agent Shawn Woof, could not have served us better, as well as being an incredibly nice person."

— Linda & Larry | Seller

"Shawn and Christine were extremely helpful and professional with the whole process. Karen and I are very satisfied with the way we were treated!"

— Bob & Karen | Seller

"Not only was Shawn professional, innovative in his marketing, and attentive to our needs, but his approach recognized the uniqueness of our property and our family circumstance. He works with heart and a passion which has been so appreciated by us. His ability to connect with his clients on both a personal and professional level is second to non..."

"Not only was Shawn professional, innovative in his marketing, and attentive to our needs, but his approach recognized the uniqueness of our property and our family circumstance. He works with heart and a passion which has been so appreciated by us. His ability to connect with his clients on both a personal and professional level is second to none, going above and beyond to get the job done. I stumbled across his profile video quite by accident and felt instantly that he would be a great fit for us. I was right. He’s one of the best! Once again, the Sotheby’s brand delivered outstanding customer service and exceeded my expectations on the sale of my cottage property. Shawn handled the transaction with exceptional professionalism and expertise, and found a buyer before I even had the property ready to be put on the market! I never regret using Sotheby’s for purchasing and selling my properties and highly recommend Shawn Woof for all your real estate needs in Muskoka."

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— Seller

"Shawn is very organized and professional. Sotheby's gave the property a lot of exposure. I would highly recommend Shawn to other vendors."

— Ellen K.

"Shawn Woof was amazing to work with! This was not an easy property to sell. Also, the lead that resulted in the sale, came through the Sotheby's website. Thanks, Shawn!"

— Jill L.

"We worked with Shawn this past spring to purchase our Lakehouse in Torrance. Shawn worked diligently with the purchase and helped us understand some of the roadblocks we encountered with the local municipalities. He was always available to answer our questions or concerns. We would highly recommend Shawn for your Cottage purchase! Thanks, Shawn ..."

"We worked with Shawn this past spring to purchase our Lakehouse in Torrance. Shawn worked diligently with the purchase and helped us understand some of the roadblocks we encountered with the local municipalities. He was always available to answer our questions or concerns. We would highly recommend Shawn for your Cottage purchase! Thanks, Shawn for providing a superior service!"

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— Christine A.