The de Koning Godard Team
Built on Trust, Driven by Results
With a combined decades of experience, Nicholas and Adam have carved out a niche as Muskoka’s full-service real estate experts. What sets us apart? A commitment to fostering genuine relationships, an eye for unmatched properties, and the tenacity to negotiate the best deals—whether for high-net-worth clients or first-time buyers.
Nicholas de Koning - Broker
Nick graduated from the Ontario Real Estate College in 2010 and is a Licensed Real Estate Broker. He also graduated from Western University in 2011 where he obtained a Bachelor of Engineering Science in Civil-Structural Engineering as well as a Technological Entrepreneurship Certificate. Nick has specialized in Structural Engineering and is a Licensed Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario. A native to Muskoka, Nick’s local knowledge and experience are an asset in any situation. When not working he enjoys the many seasonal activities as well as travelling and family time.
Adam Godard - Sales Representative
Adam is a graduate of Ontario Real Estate College and is a Licensed Sales Representative. Adam is also a Humber graduate in Health and Fitness. He has been living and working in the area as an entrepreneur owning Bracebridge Source for Sports as well as Dream Builders, a local construction company. Being a builder, realtor and lifelong entrepreneur Adam has extensive experience to offer any buyer or seller. He has been involved in many charities over the years and is a firm believer of being a part of the community. On his down time he enjoys being outdoors, travelling and spending time with friends and family.
Steven Kenedy - Sales Representative
Steven is a graduate of the Humber Real Estate Salesperson Program and a Licensed Real Estate Sales representative. Steven has a natural propensity for customer service and is dedicated to representing his clients best interest in any way possible. Being born and raised in Muskoka he understands and appreciates the many unique benefits of living in the Muskoka area with its unmatched beauty, culture and cottage life. Steven has been involved with many aspects of the community including the coaching of youth sports and public services. Prior to becoming a realtor he has spent years working in construction building homes in the community giving him knowledge and confidence in the real estate industry. In his free time he enjoys many outdoor activities and spending time with family and friends.
Buyers' Representation
As your Buyer's Representative, we can make the process of house hunting much easier and more efficient than if you did it all yourself. We can help you get financing, guide you to local neighborhoods, help you determine your budget, and prioritize a list of essential features that you need in your next home. We'll save you valuable time by finding the properties that best suit your requirements, and will show you only the most promising ones.
Once you've found a place that catches your eye, we'll look at comparable properties in the area to help determine a purchase offer. Then we'll negotiate on your behalf with the seller to make sure you get the most favorable terms.
It's our job to look after your best interests, and we will do so at no cost to you as a buyer.
Selling a house on your own can be an overwhelming task. There's advertising to plan and budget for, open houses and private showings to arrange, purchase offers to negotiate, contract contingencies to worry about, and complicated paperwork to fill out. Make it easy on yourself by putting your home in the hands of seasoned professionals. We have extensive experience marketing properties and showing them to their best advantage.
First, we'll perform a comparable market analysis to determine the most appropriate price for your home. Then we'll provide home staging advice and suggest landscaping changes that will help draw buyers in. We'll advertise your home through a variety of methods, including local publications and online MLS® listings. We may even showcase your home as part of our site's Featured Listings.
When it comes to negotiating a purchase offer, we'll make sure that you get the best price the market will allow. We'll help you understand contract contingencies and details of the closing process, in addition to handling all the paperwork for you. Essentially, we're here to represent you throughout the entire selling process, and to make sure that your real estate transaction is a positive and profitable experience.