Nigel Armstrong’s Sales and Marketing Advice Letter
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Nigel Armstrong is a long-time entrepreneur and owner of several small businesses with operations in Canada and United States. These include a long-established business in the development and sale of technical scientific instruments throughout North America and, more recently, also includes an internet business selling creative gift items direct to consumers

Prior to launching his entrepreneurial career, Nigel was a university physics professor with B.A and M.A degrees in physics from Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland; a Ph.D. in physics from Queen’s University, Belfast, Ireland; and a M.B.A. from Harvard.

Nigel also has experience as Senior Systems Engineer in Flight Automation Research Laboratory and as Project Manager of a major NATO contract for radar systems, for General Electric in United Kingdom. During these assignments, Nigel was responsible for writing numerous technical proposals for the design, manufacture and marketing of complex technical electronic systems to major corporations.

Nigel has also held positions as Manager of Sales Services for a US manufacture of consumer products, as Chief Financial Officer for a Canadian manufacturer of consumer products and as CFO for a Division of a public traded company designing, manufacturing and selling industrial products.

Throughout his career, Nigel has had extensive experience in sales and marketing including advertising campaigns, brochures, training manuals and promotional sales campaigns.

Nigel has lived in various parts of Ireland, England, Canada and USA, so is no stranger to the ins and outs of renting, buying and selling homes! Despite this experience, Nigel was surprised to find out how different buying a condo is compared with buying a house!

As a consequence of learning the hard way through the school of unhappy experience, he felt it important and valuable to share his condo experiences so others can avoid much confusion and misunderstandings that all too frequently lead to very costly mistakes.

Nigel H. K. Armstrong,
Sales and Marketing Consultant,
Primrose Hill Productions

5436 Main Street, Suite 4
Williamsville, NY 14221
Telephone: 716 634 6800
Fax: 416 352 6018
Email:
nigelarmstrong@primrosehillproductions.com

“Why hadn’t Nigel written this book several years ago when we made the move from house to condo? You win and lose when you make the move. The wins – security, ground maintenance, for example – are easier to see than the losses – such as joint ownership which is far from individual ownership. We would have asked many more questions and understood things so much better! This is a MUST read before you start looking for a condo.”

- Ralph

“The Guide will save you from months of heartache trying to sort out avoidable problems.”

- Vernon

“Takes you through the whole process from first thought about buying a condo right up to choosing your new home.”

- Vincent

“Both the Guide and the Checklist are very comprehensive. Sure to save their cost many, many times over.”

- Allison

“Wow! Finally a book that helps me every step of the way in making a life-changing purchase. The Guide and Checklist helped me prioritize and evaluate what is important to enable me to make the right decision. I am happily sitting in my new condo with no regrets. Thank you, Nigel!”

- Chris

“The Checklist tick-the-boxes format makes sure you don’t miss anything and, just as important, it makes comparing one condo with another so easy.”

- Michelle

“All inclusive: discusses many vital topics you almost certainly will not have considered.”

- Chloe

“Buying a condo is one of the biggest purchases we ever make. I found it a daunting task, but your Guide and Checklist made it easy. I especially loved your Checklist: it became my bible and used it numerous times to help me make what was a very important decision in my life. Thank you!!!!”

- Simon

“I have seen attempts at buyer’s lists before, but never one specifically for a condo, and not one as thorough as this. A great purchase!”

- Jacques

“Tried telling my parents who were downsizing into a condo things to ‘look for’ and then I found this book. Timing is everything, I purchased the Guide and the Checklist: my parents took the Checklist with them on viewings. They were much less stressed and I felt good knowing they would be equipped to make an informed purchase.”

- Richard

“The Checklist was invaluable to me and my husband when we were looking at condos. While it can stand alone, I’d recommend the Buyer’s Guide as well: there is a lot of helpful information in there that we hadn’t thought of.”

- Reggie

“My girlfriend and I were looking at condos for a couple of months and would come out of a viewing feeling overwhelmed. We knew what we wanted but would get sidetracked by features the agent was highlighting or minimizing. We found the Checklist to be a lifesaver, it kept me and my girlfriend focused on what was important to us, what we could live with now or what would need to be modified.”

- Jennifer

“The Checklist was perfect for helping me collect the right information on the condos I visited and make comparisons later. Finally, having moved into the condo of my dreams I got myself a really fun ‘condo warming’ gift. It is a cute Irish cottage that burns turf! I found it at IrishAbsolutely.com. I plan to get more for hostess gifts and, of course, for house warming gifts! Thanks!”

- Kelly

“People turn to guides and books when buying a car. The Condo Buying guide and Checklist are just as important for an even bigger investment. Well worth it!”

- Matthew

“My husband and I thought we knew a lot about buying a property: we’d bought a few houses together but in reading the Buying a Condo Guide we realized how different buying a condo is from buying a house. Buying a condo is not just about ‘location, location, location’.”

- Anne

“For anyone buying a condo, the Checklist is invaluable. Its straightforward questionnaire format gets right to the heart of what is important to you.”

- Janice

“With all the flash marketing, it’s intimidating trying to choose a condo. This Guide helped me better understand how to make a wise condo purchase. It helped me look beyond the glossy brochures and smart presentations.”

- Amelia

“Real estate is the biggest investment I’ve ever made. The Guide and Checklist took some of the fear out of the process. I’m now a very happy condo owner, content in my “vertical village” as so aptly described in the Guide.”

- Louis

“This is the ultimate how-to for condo buying. With the Checklist in hand, it becomes very easy to compare one condo against another, and see what features really stand out for you.”

- Debbie

“The Guide and Checklist worked like a charm!”

- Allison

“The Checklist took away a lot of the stress of comparing condos.”

- Fred

Condo Buyer’s Evaluation Guide

How to select a residential condo that best fits your needs

And the key questions you must ask to avoid very costly mistakes.

  • Buying a condo is a major investment. For many of us, it is one of the most expensive investment decisions we will ever make, so it is important to make sure the condo you select is the right one for you.
  • Even for those with a lot of business experience, our Guide helps prevent overlooking critical issues that can end up souring the entire condo search and buying process.
  • Our Guide contains 222 key questions. If you believe you know all the questions, then don’t buy the Guide! However, if you aren’t certain you know all the questions, which question can you safely ignore?
  • Overlooking just one key question could result in much frustration and, in some cases, major cost that could have been avoided.
  • You will probably view a number of condos before making a final decision: our Guide makes comparing each condo easy and accurate and avoids relying on memory.
  • Our Guide saves you time by avoiding unnecessary repeat visits just to check out details that were overlooked during earlier viewings.
  • Follow the steps outlined in our Guide and avoid mistakes that could result in you buying a condo you quickly regret.
  • Using our Guide may save you thousands of dollars off the asking price of the condo.
  • And, remember, the cost of investing in our Guide is only a tiny fraction of the purchase cost of your condo!

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In our Guide you will learn:

  • How to organize and simplify your condo search. Page 12
  • An often overlooked, but easy step you must take early in your condo search that can save you money later. Page 28
  • Important do’s and don’ts that you should follow during your condo inspection tour. Page 39
  • How to brief whoever may accompany you during your condo tour and what they should and should not do and say. Page 39
  • For the sake of your health and safety be sure to get clear answers to this question before you commit to a purchase. Page 67
  • Check this very carefully because if changes are necessary it can be very costly. Page 54
  • How to easily and efficiently do a thorough assessment when viewing a condo and why this can help save you money. Page 12
  • What you should do before setting out on a condo viewing tour. Page 38
  • If your first Offer to Purchase is declined, make sure you avoid making this mistake. Page 79
  • An important difference between owning a townhouse and owning a co-op. Page 8
  • When you arrive at the building in which your prospect condo is located, check these 6 things first even before you arrive at the suite,. Page 42
  • Differences between owning an apartment and owning a condo and how this affects how you may use the facilities within the building complex. You may be surprised. Page 9
  • If you intend to lease out your condo, it is vitally important to check this early. Page 32
  • Why it is so important to take great care when choosing a condo regardless whether you are buying as an investment or as your primary residence. Page 16
  • How to minimize this risk, common in many condo buildings, of this costly and troublesome problem. Page 19
  • Sixteen factors you should consider, and rate in order of their importance, in compiling your list of the facilities you want in your condo. Pages 33 through 36
  • When you have compiled your personal Guide, who you should give a copy to and why. Page 12
  • Nineteen key questions when choosing your condo neighborhood. Pages 23 and 24
  • How and when to get the best selection of suites in the condo complex of your choice. Page 15
  • Something you must check out if you are considering purchasing a penthouse. Page 62
  • How to avoid unexpected costly repairs if you buy a suite in an established condo. Page 18
  • Important issues to consider before you arrive at the condo complex Page 41
  • Check this in the kitchen, because if it is not suitable, you will not be able to correct it. Page 47
  • Check out this frequently overlooked item that can cause you severe annoyance. Page 57
  • If you decide to retain a realtor to help you in your condo search, this is how to approach her to discuss the possibility of taking the assignment at a reduced fee. Page 30
  • Reasons frequently overlooked why the direction the condo suite faces is important. Page 33
  • Disadvantages in choosing a new condo compared with an established condo and why a new condo may end up being considerably more costly than you expected. Page 16
  • Why, even if you are not planning to have a pet, it is so important to check the condo policy regarding pets. Page 22
  • If you need a storage locker, in addition to storage space available within your suite, make sure you review these potential problems to avoid major disappointment. Page 37
  • What you have to be particularly careful to check if the suite is furnished that could cost you thousands of dollars. Page 45
  • When is the best time in your condo search to retain a lawyer and how may she be able to provide help in addition to looking after the legal purchase issues. Page 29
  • Failure to check this out can lead to endless frustrations on a daily basis. Page 52
  • This can have a major impact on your enjoyment of the facilities and on future condo fees. Page 65
  • What you should bring with you when you visit every condo on your prospect list. Pages 39 and 40
  • What you should check regarding the windows that is frequently forgotten. Page 45
  • This can have a major impact on your ability to enjoy living in the condo. Page 55
  • Be sure to check this item as it can have a major impact on the future value of your suite. Page 62
  • Be sure to check this on the balcony. If not included, it is impossible to change it later. Page 48
  • Make sure you check this out as it can cause severe problems on a frequent basis. Page 58
  • Check this out in the bedroom very carefully. This can be a severe problem and there is no way to correct it. Page 49
  • Review this with great care in the living area as it is impossible to correct if you find a problem. Page 45

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Sincerely

Nigel Armstrong

Primrose Hill Productions

5436 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221

Tel: 877 744 7474

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In the Condo Buyer’s Evaluation Checklist:

  • All questions follow the same numbering system used in the Condo Buyer’s Evaluation Guide.
  • Discussion on questions is removed so format is very compact and easy to complete.
  • Provides a range of answers for most questions to minimize the notes you need to write out.
  • Question layout is “circle the appropriate box” format makes it easy to record your findings.
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