C L I E N T   A D V A N T A G E   N E T W O R K Today's homeowners are savvy. They have learned which home improvements provide the best return on investment, especially when it comes to resale. They realize that in many cases, renovated homes sell more quickly and for closer to listed price than homes that require revitalization or repairs. Conversely, a growing number are willing to invest sweat equity—and considerable cash—if it means finding the right home in the right neighborhood. Today's homeowners want luxury. They want their interiors and exteriors to be stylish and attractive. Good bones aside, they want upgrades, bells and whistles and a high-end look—treating themselves to an item or two that will enhance their enjoyment of living. This got us thinking.     Joining invention and insight, Chris Ryan, REALTOR® and Co-Owner of Ryco Realty, has created a breakthrough initiative that addresses the red hot renovation trend: The Ryco Realty Client Advantage Network. From vision to launch, The Client Advantage Network took Chris 12 months to complete. Extensive HRM market research. Qualitative interviews with over 50 competing Metro retailers. Intense negotiations. Through it all, Chris remained committed to his vision of creating a means for Ryco Realty REALTORS® to give home buyers and sellers an Advantage above and beyond the real estate transaction itself. An Advantage that would trim renovation budgets—allowing home buyers and sellers to recoup a better return on investment dollars they spend. The Ryco Realty Team (front row left to right) Lindsay Langlois, Chris Ryan, Nancy Ryan, Lisa Ryan-O'Day and Peter Ryan in company with the participating retailers of The Client Advantage Network. That vision is now here. The Client Advantage Network is a program that entitles all Ryco Realty clients to discounts from a group of 49 hand-picked HRM retailers. Discounts on products and services relating to home renovation and design. Discounts not previously available to the general public. Discounts found at no other real estate brokerage in HRM. Discounts that give Ryco Realty clients the Advantage of saving money on products and services they need to renovate, remodel, redecorate or enhance homes they've just purchased; or to fix-up and tidy-up homes they wish to sell. Discounts that are free for Ryco Realty clients to use: Greater than Nova Scotia Government Employee Union discounts on home heating oil and gasoline Contractor discounts on: windows, and doors, flooring, select bathroom sinks/tubs/toilets and faucets, landscaping and building stone products, paint and paint supplies and lighting fixtures. Interior designer discounts on furniture and mattresses. Additional discounts on interior designer services, wood and propane stove/fireplace upgrade packages, locksmith services, kitchen and bathroom fixtures, home appliances, legal services, carpet and upholstery cleaning, hot tubs/saunas/billiard tables, moving services, home design, construction and residential debris removal, arborist services and pest control services. Free merchandise or services (available with purchase) including banking services, installation of cable/TV/Internet/Phone, landscaping and lawn maintenance packages, solar heating equipment, kitchen and bathroom cabinetry materials, home electronics, hot tub upgrades and accessories, sauna/billiard table accessories. The dust is flying and the paint is drying. Renovation is all the rage with today's HRM homeowners and at Ryco Realty, we're in touch with the trend. We appreciate that you are renovating to increase the comfort, use and value of your home. We see your hard work paying off when it comes to resale—not to mention the fun you're having! When buying or selling your home with one of our REALTORS®, you have the Advantage of saving money throughout the renovation process—to make your existing home resale-ready and dream home come true. Renovate. Remodel. Recoup. Reap the Advantage.