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Christine Weaver · eXp Realty, Brokerage

Looking for a Barrie realtor?

I'm Christine Weaver. I help people buy and sell homes across Barrie and Simcoe County — mostly families arriving from the GTA, and sellers who'd like someone straight with them about what their home is worth.

Start with a conversation What is my home worth?
Who I usually work with

You'll probably recognize yourself in one of these.

Families moving up from the GTA

You've run the numbers on Toronto and they don't work. You've driven up the 400 a few times, looked at some listings, and everything is starting to blur together. What you actually need is someone to explain the difference between the neighbourhoods, be honest about the commute, and not rush you into the first house with a nice kitchen. That's most of my week.

Sellers who've been in the house a long time

You've raised children here, or looked after someone here, and now it's time. It's rarely a purely financial decision and it shouldn't be treated like one. I'll give you an honest number, tell you what's genuinely worth doing before we list, and get the house properly ready. When we list, we list to sell — not to test the market.

First-time buyers

There's a lot to take in, and most of it nobody explains properly — deposits, conditions, land transfer tax, what a status certificate is and why it matters. I'll explain all of it in plain language before you have to decide anything. There are no stupid questions here, only ones nobody bothered to answer.

People after something with a bit of character

Century homes downtown, post-war bungalows in the east end, places that need work before they feel like yours. I'll help you understand what you'd be taking on — the wiring, the foundation, what's worth keeping — so there aren't expensive surprises after closing.

What happens next

What working together actually looks like.

Five steps. You'll know exactly where you stand at each one.

01

A conversation, about twenty minutes

On the phone or over coffee, whichever you prefer. You tell me what you're thinking about, I ask a few questions, and we work out whether I'm the right person to help. If I'm not the right fit for what you need, I'll tell you rather than sign you up.

02

I do the homework

If you're selling, that means walking through your home and pulling every comparable sale nearby from the last ninety days. If you're buying, it means putting together a shortlist of areas that actually fit how you live, rather than every listing in your price band.

03

We look, or we get ready

Buyers: we go and see houses together, and I'll tell you what I notice — including the things that would put me off. Sellers: photography, floor plan, and a plan for the first two weeks, which is when most of the attention arrives.

04

Offers, and the negotiating

I write the offers myself and I'll explain every term before you sign. Price is only one of six or seven things being negotiated — closing date, conditions, deposit and the irrevocable period often matter just as much.

05

Through to closing, and after

Lawyer, adjustments, keys, and the moving logistics nobody warns you about. And afterwards, when you need a plumber or an electrician or someone to look at the roof — call me. I'd rather you did that than take your chances online.

Where I work

Barrie, and the towns around it.

I've written a full guide to each of these — prices, schools, commute times, and an honest word on who each one suits. If you're new to the area, they're the quickest way to get your bearings.

Ardagh BluffsTrails and a strong school catchment Downtown BarrieWalkable, character homes and lofts South BarrieNewer homes, quickest run to the 400 HollyEverything within five minutes PainswickWhere the budget goes furthest East EndDeep lots and mature trees North BarrieEstablished streets near Georgian Innisfil & AlconaLakeside, south of the city Oro-MedonteCountry lots and Horseshoe Valley SpringwaterSpace, minutes from town MidhurstQuiet, larger homes and lots All areas →Every guide in one place

Also working in Stroud, Shanty Bay, Minesing, Angus, Thornton, Essa, Orillia and Bradford West Gwillimbury.

The practical bits

Credentials, and what it costs.

I'm registered with the Real Estate Council of Ontario under registration 5049773, working with eXp Realty, Brokerage, and I'm a member of the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board and the Canadian Real Estate Association.

What it costs to work with me as a buyer

In most residential sales the seller's brokerage offers compensation to the buyer's brokerage out of the sale proceeds. Buyer representation agreements in Ontario now have to set out compensation explicitly, so you'll see exactly what's being paid and by whom before you sign anything. I'll go through that agreement with you line by line, and you're welcome to take it away and think about it.

What it costs to sell

Commission in Ontario is negotiable and always has been — there is no set rate. We'll agree it up front, in writing, along with exactly what's included. No surprises on the closing statement.

Before you sign anything, with anyone

RECO publishes an information guide for buyers and sellers that explains your rights and what your representative owes you. Every registrant in Ontario is required to provide it. Here's a copy — worth ten minutes of your time whoever you end up working with.

Common questions

Things people usually want to know first.

How do I choose a realtor in Barrie?
Ask what homes like yours have actually sold for on your street in the last ninety days, and ask them to show you those sales. Ask who will attend your showings and write your offers — on larger teams it often isn't the person you first spoke to. And notice whether they ask about your situation before talking about themselves. Beyond that, it's largely a question of whether you find them easy to talk to, because you'll be talking to them a lot over the next few months.
Do you work with buyers relocating from Toronto and the GTA?
Yes — it's a large part of what I do. Usually that starts with a call about what you need day to day, then a drive around a few areas so you can get a feel for them before looking at any houses. Most people find the neighbourhoods matter more than they expected and the individual listings matter less. There's a fuller guide on moving to Barrie if you're at the early stages.
How much is my house worth in Barrie?
It depends on your neighbourhood far more than on any city-wide average. Ardagh Bluffs, Painswick, Allandale and downtown all sit at different price points with different buyers. The only accurate answer comes from comparable sales near you in the last ninety days, adjusted for the condition of your particular home. Ask for a valuation and you'll have one within a day.
How long does it take to sell a house in Barrie?
In August 2026 the average Barrie home sold in 35 days on its current listing — or 58 days once you count any earlier listings of the same property. When a home doesn't sell it is often withdrawn and relisted, which resets the advertised clock, so the higher number is the honest one. Detached homes averaged 37 days and condo apartments 40, and homes sold at 98% of asking. Getting the price right in the first two weeks matters more than anything else, because that's when most of the attention arrives.
Are you full-time?
Yes. This is my only job, and I take on a limited number of clients at a time so that I can attend the showings and write the offers myself rather than passing you to someone else.
How far ahead should I get in touch?
For sellers, six to eight weeks before you want to be on the market is about right — enough time to do the work that actually changes the price, without it dragging on. For buyers, once you've spoken to a lender, so we're working from real numbers rather than a guess. Earlier is fine too; the conversation is simply more useful once you have a rough timeline in mind.
Which areas do you cover?
All of Barrie, and the surrounding area: Innisfil, Alcona, Stroud, Oro-Medonte, Shanty Bay, Springwater, Midhurst, Minesing, Angus, Thornton, Essa, Orillia and Bradford West Gwillimbury.
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Twenty minutes · A straight answer

Let's talk it through.

Twenty minutes, on the phone or over coffee. Tell me what you're thinking about and I'll tell you honestly whether I can help — and what I'd do in your position.

  • A straight answer on price and timing
  • What I'd do if it were my house
  • A clear next step, whichever way you decide
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