Dedication is just the Beginning
Small-town warmth and care, Big-city savvy and expertise
Kathleen and Scott Tillson are more to their clients than just trusted real estate professionals. For many, the owners of Peak Advantage Real Estate are also valued family friends.
On any given day, you might see a smiling, upbeat Kathleen Tillson driving through Durham and Owen Sound or making stops throughout Grey Bruce Counties in her Toyota. Chances are she’s on the way to preview an upscale resale home or country property for prospective clients. Or maybe she’s simply pursuing a referral? Who cares how long the drive is? She certainly doesn’t.
Or perhaps she’s on the way to Toronto to attend a seminar to keep up to date on the current market and discover new ways to serve her clients better. Maybe the seminar is about new home financing strategies, the latest luxury amenities and interior design ideas, or client expectations in rural properties.
Still again, she might simply be visiting one of the dozens of friends she’s made over the seven successful years that she’s been serving the people of Durham and surrounding areas.


Meanwhile, husband Scott when he is not out on appointments is likely working behind the scenes, scheduling future appointments and open houses, dealing with a stack of administrative paperwork, sorting out maintenance issues for property investors, solving problems for buyers or making the sale of a home as lucrative and stress-free as it can be.


Of course, you might just see him doing something as simple and as satisfying as putting up a “SOLD” lawn sign.


Kathleen and Scott Tillson: Trusted real estate professionals and valued family friends.


The Tillsons are, in every respect, people persons – and pride themselves in helping others, pure and simple. And that help extends well beyond their integrity, reliability and hard work as professional real estate broker/salesperson for their company.
“We always try to develop good relationships with all members of the families in our community, not just those whom we represent,” says Kathleen. “And that includes trying to help them overcome obstacles in their businesses, or simply giving them advice on any particular matter as a friend.”
But that sincere country warmth is only part of their make-up. Both also possess a rare technical savvy when it comes to the real estate market. They’re avid readers and consider it their responsibility to keep on top of changing trends in the marketplace. Let’s just call it a touch of sophistication, minus the pretense – just like some of the luxury homes and properties they’ve sold in Durham and Grey County.


Expect More


If the couple had a slogan, it might be ‘the right home at the right price right now.’
“One of our biggest challenges is to sell homes that were previously almost impossible to sell,” Kathleen says. “This often involves a lot of hard work and research, not the least of which includes finding the right financial company so our clients pay the least amount of interest.”
Their personal philosophy, not co-incidentally, reflects those of the company they own, and one word seems to sum up this attitude best – dedication
“We never place anything, including our own interests, before the loyalty and duties to our clients,” she says. “I believe that our true value can be measured only by the level of respect which we’ve earned from both our past clients and our current competitors.”
That philosophy also includes an in-depth understanding of each customer’s needs and a commitment not only to serve a diverse clientele, but to contribute to local businesses and the community as a whole.


When she’s not relaxing with a captivating book, you’ll likely find Kathleen cooking or listening to modern or classical music. Scott and Kathleen are avid cyclists and also enjoy trekking through conservation areas around Grey Bruce. Scott and Kathleen are proud parents of a 21-year-old son, Dustin.
If you want much more than a dedicated real estate professional, Kathleen and Scott can be reached at (519) 369-5540 • Cellular (519) 369-4226 • E-mail: ktillson@bellnet.ca
Their company’s website is www.peakadvantage.ca.

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