Abbie Drolet, Broker

Name: Abbie Drolet, Broker
Address: 24 Water Street East, Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands, ON, P0P1K0, CA
Telephone: +17053480067

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Abbie Drolet, Broker

Dedicated & knowledgeable Broker at Bousquet Realty on beautiful Manitoulin Island. Ready to help!

06/11/2025

Summer’s off to a strong start on Manitoulin! ☀️🏡

As of June 11, there are 82 residential listings on the island—and 5 are already under conditional offer. That early movement suggests we're in for a steady season of activity.

If you’ve been thinking about making a move—buying or selling—it’s a good time to check in, get organized, and explore your options. The market is active, but still manageable with the right plan in place.

📩 Always happy to chat local real estate—no pressure, just honest insight.
📍 abbie.realtor

05/12/2025

📢 Monday Market Update | Manitoulin – May 2025

🏡 There are currently just 7 year-round homes listed on Manitoulin under $300,000.

Depending on your perspective, that could feel discouraging—or incredibly motivating. Here's the silver lining:

✔️ Sellers: If you own a well-maintained home in this range, limited inventory could mean stronger interest and quicker offers.
✔️ Buyers: If this is your price point, now’s the time to get prepared. Talk to your realtor, get your financing in order, and be ready to move when the right home appears.

🔑 The key? Don’t wait—because when opportunity knocks in this market, it moves fast.

📩 Need help making a plan? I’m here.
📍 abbie.realtor

05/05/2025

🎉 26 new listings hit the Manitoulin market in the past 7 days—and that’s a strong sign that spring selling season is in full swing! 🌿🏡

Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or simply keep a pulse on the market, this fresh wave of inventory brings exciting opportunities.

✨ Curious what’s out there—or what your home might be worth in this active market? Let’s chat!
📍 abbie.realtor

05/02/2025

🔍 Offer Transparency Explained!

🚫 MYTH: "Realtors can’t disclose anything about other offers."

✅ FACT: In Ontario, sellers can choose how much they want to share about competing offers. While personal details remain confidential, the seller can direct their agent to disclose certain offer details to create a more transparent process.

04/18/2025

Can you find all 10? 🥚

04/14/2025

📊 Manitoulin Market Update – April 2025

The average residential list-to-sale price ratio on Manitoulin is sitting at 94.7% year-to-date—that’s a 3.3% increase over this time last year!

🏡 What does this mean for you?
👉 Sellers are getting closer to their asking price, and the market is showing strong confidence heading into spring.

If you’ve been thinking about selling or just want to understand what your home might be worth in today’s market, I’d love to help.

📩 Reach out anytime or visit abbie.realtor for more local insights.

04/11/2025

⚖️ Let’s Talk About Dual Representation
🚫 MYTH: “It’s fine if one Realtor represents both the buyer and seller—I’ll still get the same level of service.”
✅ FACT: When the same brokerage (or agent) represents both parties, they can no longer give advice on price, offer strategy, or negotiation terms.
This means you lose one of the most important parts of working with a Realtor: someone fully advocating for you.

And here's something many don’t realize:
🚫 It is illegal for a Realtor to offer multiple representation if one of the parties is an immediate family member (like a parent, spouse, sibling or child). In that case, it’s a clear conflict of interest.

💡 Full representation = full protection. Don’t be afraid to ask your Realtor how they handle these situations and what your options are.

04/07/2025

🏡 Thinking of selling? Now might be the perfect time.

In 2025, homes on Manitoulin priced between $450K–$500K are selling faster than ever—down from 52 days to just 7 on the market. That’s an 86.5% drop in days on market!

📉 Inventory is low.
🔥 Buyer demand is high.

If you’ve been considering a move, this spring could bring the right opportunity. Let’s chat about what your home might be worth in today’s market!

📩 Reach out anytime or visit abbie.realtor to explore more.

04/05/2025

🏕️ What happens when you update the ownership of the family camp?

Our camp has been in the family for 3 generations—and now, we’re making things official by adding the next generation to the title. We’re not selling, and no one’s giving it up—we’re simply continuing something that’s always been shared.

But here’s what we didn’t expect: even without a sale, capital gains tax can still come into play. Just changing ownership on paper can have financial impacts most families aren’t aware of.

I’ve written a new blog post that walks you through what I’ve learned (the hard way!) and how to plan ahead: ➡️ What capital gains tax really means
➡️ When it applies (even inside a family)
➡️ Tips to reduce stress and avoid surprises

Whether you call it a cottage or a camp—if your goal is to keep it in the family, this is a must-read.

📖 Read the full post here: https://www.abbie.realtor/posts/what-happens-when-you-keep-the-family-camp-understanding-capital-gains-in-ontario
📩 Have questions? Let’s chat—no pressure, just helpful info.

04/03/2025

⚠️ Honesty is the Best Policy in Real Estate!

🚫 MYTH: “If I fixed an issue in my home, I don’t have to tell the buyer about it.”
✅ FACT: Even if you’ve repaired a serious issue — like flooding, foundation cracks, or major structural damage — it still must be disclosed if it could impact the home's value or safety.

Failing to do so could lead to legal and financial consequences, even after the sale closes.
Being upfront not only protects you — it builds trust with buyers and strengthens your reputation as a seller.

💡 When in doubt, disclose! It’s the right thing to do.

03/31/2025

🌸 Spring is bringing fresh opportunities to Manitoulin!

📈 March saw a 20% increase in residential listings across the island, according to the latest data from the Sudbury Real Estate Board (March 31, 2025).

✨ For buyers, that means more options are hitting the market—your dream home might be just around the corner!
🏡 For sellers, more listings mean more activity and more motivated buyers actively searching. It’s a great time to get ahead of the spring rush and list with confidence.

📍 Explore the local market anytime at abbie.realtor
📩 Ready to talk real estate? Let’s connect!

Address

24 Water Street East
Northeastern Manitoulin And The Islands, ON
P0P1K0

Telephone

+17053480067

Website

http://abbie.findmanitoulinhomes.com/

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