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How SmartMatch Works

A smarter way to find your perfect home in Simcoe County and Muskoka — without endless scrolling.

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Tell Us Your Style

Choose photos of kitchens, living rooms, and exteriors you love. Our AI learns your unique taste — modern, traditional, rustic, or eclectic.

2

Set Your Criteria

Location, budget, bedrooms, must-haves — tell us what matters. Our affordability calculator helps you determine a realistic budget tailored to your situation.

3

AI Matches You

We analyze thousands of listings and our private seller database, comparing each home to your style and criteria. You get a match score showing how well each home fits.

4

Get Your Report

Receive a personalized report with your best matches, feasibility scores, and next steps — no more searching online for hours.

Why This Is Different

Style-first matching

Most sites filter by numbers. We match by how a home looks and feels.

Private seller database

Access off-market homes from sellers who want privacy — opportunities others never see.

Feasibility scores

Know instantly how each home fits your budget — excellent, good, stretch, or challenging.

No endless scrolling

We do the searching. You get a curated list of your most optimal matches.

Serving Simcoe County & Muskoka

Our local expertise covers all communities across Simcoe County and Muskoka. Click any area to learn more about real estate in that community.

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Common Questions

Everything you need to know about buying, selling, and using SmartMatch.

What exactly is SmartMatch, and how is it different from browsing listings online?

SmartMatch goes far beyond basic filters like price and bedrooms.

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Is SmartMatch free to use?

Yes.

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Do I have to be ready to buy or sell right now to use SmartMatch?

Not at all.

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Will I be pressured by a salesperson after I sign up?

No.

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How accurate is SmartMatch at finding homes I'll actually like?

SmartMatch analyzes thousands of listings to find homes that meet your core criteria, then uses AI to review every photo, comparing them against your personal style preferences.

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Can SmartMatch help if I'm downsizing or trying to become mortgage-free?

Yes.

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Do you work with off-market or private homes?

Yes.

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What areas do you serve?

As of 2026, we serve Simcoe County and Muskoka — including Barrie, Orillia, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Innisfil, Midland, and surrounding areas.

Why did you build SmartMatch in the first place?

SmartMatch was built to change how people experience real estate.

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Do I need a realtor to buy a home in Ontario?

No — it's not legally required.

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Do buyers pay the realtor's commission in Ontario?

Typically, no.

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How much deposit do I need when buying a home?

Deposits are usually 1–5% of the purchase price and are due shortly after an offer is accepted.

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What's the difference between a deposit and a down payment?

A deposit shows good faith when your offer is accepted.

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How much can I afford to buy?

Affordability depends on income, debts, credit score, interest rates, and down payment.

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Is it better to buy first or sell first?

It depends on your finances, comfort with risk, and current market conditions.

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What costs should I expect when buying a home in Ontario?

In addition to the purchase price, buyers should plan for: Land transfer tax, Legal fees, Home inspection, Moving costs, and Adjustments (property taxes, utilities, etc.).

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What costs should I expect when selling a home?

Sellers typically pay: Realtor commissions, Legal fees, Mortgage discharge fees (if applicable), and Optional staging or preparation costs.

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How long does it usually take to buy or sell a home?

Timelines vary widely.

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What Our Clients Say

Trusted by families across Simcoe County & Muskoka

Darby Hiles is truly, what I would call, "the Method Actor" of Real-estate Agents. His style is incredibly refreshing and he works tirelessly to redefine what can often be a stressful and expensive business transaction to a personable, conscientious and supportive win-win experience for his clients.

He is incredibly passionate, keen and eager. We live in a world where a lot of people lack integrity. Be rest assured that Darby goes above and beyond & I highly endorse him for his capabilities, high standards and character.

Janet Thompson

Buying a house is stressful. Marina's experience, knowledge of the area, and positive energy made the process much easier to navigate. The personalized touch in regard to everything she does was appreciated.

It is clear Marina is in tune with her clients needs and worked hard at meeting all my expectations. Buying a home is a big part in investing in your families future; I felt secure in the process with Marina's guidance and will continue to highly recommend her service!

Marina's Client

Darby was a fantastic realtor. He was very professional and went above and beyond for my family. He is great at his job and gets to know his clients on a more personal level.

He truly loves his career and it shows. Thank you for everything Darby.

Katrina Cormack

Outstanding realtor who I would highly recommend, buying or selling as I have used Marina for both. Marina Morley had innovative ideas and enthusiasm to work hard in order to achieve the best results for me as a seller and went above and beyond to find the perfect home to purchase.

She was honest, knowledgeable, professional and personable in ensuring I found the perfect home. Marina followed up and made sure I saw homes of interest and provided comparables and detailed information.

Marina's Client

Darby was very helpful in our search for a new home in the area. Good attention to detail and very attentive to our needs. Found us a home that fit our needs perfectly in a very difficult market.

Chris Chapman

Marina Morley is a very energetic realtor that went out of her way regarding getting our home ready to sell for a great result and finding the right home for us. She knows her stuff and isn't afraid to go the extra mile for her clients.

We are return clients because she is fantastic and it's hard to find a realtor who actually does what's right for you - we are confident in relying on Marina and recommend her to everyone.

Marina's Client

Still Have Questions?

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Darby Hiles - Simcoe County Real Estate Broker

Darby Hiles

Broker

(705) 984-5760darby@newnestteam.ca

Sutton Group Incentive Realty Inc. Brokerage

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Marina Morley - Sales Representative

Marina Morley

Sales Representative

(705) 627-1921

Sutton Group Incentive Realty Inc. Brokerage