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Ian Busher
As a Torontonian, born and raised, sales professional and trained craftsman Ian Busher brings a broad understanding of the ins and outs of Toronto living, along with a deep passion for art, design, and construction, to the work of buying and selling homes with Fox Marin Associates.
Ian excels in situations where he can put his multi-faceted background to the test: After brief stints at OCAD, in advertising, and in audio engineering, he worked for three years to become a ministry-licensed Red Seal carpenter, which solidified his expertise in all types of home-building and carpentry: from structural framing to installing doors, windows and trim, to the finer art of furniture and cabinet making. For many years before turning his skills to the Toronto real estate market he owned and ran his own contracting company and worked to renovate and update some truly remarkable older homes and condos in Toronto’s Rosedale, Forest Hill, and Leaside neighbourhoods.
In early 2014 Ian shifted focus from the applied work of home construction to dedicate his attention to the work of buying and selling properties. In this expanded role, he loves to educate home-buyers and sellers on the unique features of each property – those special touches that can turn a house into a home, and a home into a show-stopping retreat. He takes pride in his ability to assess the quality and condition of a property. This, in tandem with his talent for speaking to the feasibility and cost of potential renovations, and his eye for the aesthetic details, make him a powerful partner for anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the Toronto area.
Ian lives in the Cedarvale neighbourhood with his wife, and they can often be found walking the local parks and ravine trails with their two dogs. In his spare time (of which there is little), he also continues to work on his visual arts practice, play guitar, and brainstorm ideas with friends and past clients who are thinking of renovating!
Ian Busher was our realtor when my partner and I purchased a property in Toronto. Working with him was a truly easy and rewarding experience. With a background as a contractor, he is extremely knowledgeable about houses and has the ability to "see past the paint".
He was always honest with us about the state of a house we looked at. We had a couple of “marathon” days of looking at multiple properties, and he had it all planned out with a lot of thought and organization. We are happy with the house we bought and the price we paid for it, and we are super grateful to Ian and the team for all their hard work.
Raha Javanfar
My partner and I had an AMAZING experience working with Ian Busher. We feel incredibly grateful that we were able to find the perfect home for us and had fun in the process.
His proactive approach, along with his friendly and professional demeanour, made buying our first home such an enjoyable experience. We will definitely be recommending Ian and the Fox Marin team to friends & family in the future. Can’t say enough positive things, 10/10!
Robyn Crummev
We've been working with Ian B. from Fox Marin to look for our first home, and I'm yet to find someone as patient, understanding, knowledgeable and kind as Ian in the business.
Ian has deep knowledge about not just property prices, localities, trends, but is amazing at deciphering and translating build quality and being realistic about what work a home might need. We have had the best experience working with Ian and could not endorse someone more wholeheartedly. Thanks Ian and Fox Marin team!
Sidak Sehgal
We recently sold our home with Ian at Fox Marin, and had a great experience.
Selling in an unpredictable market was stressful, but Ian and his team managed the entire process with genuine care and professionalism. From staging and marketing to negotiations and paperwork, Ian handled every detail to present our home at its very best, and we ultimately sold over asking before the offer night.
Ian is a first-class real estate agent — we’re grateful for his dedication and highly recommend working with him!
Alain Benabdallah
This was our second time working with Ian at Fox Marin to buy a home, and he delivered once again.
He offered thoughtful, strategic guidance on key issues and connected us with his network of experts who helped every step of the way.
We found a home that exceeded our expectations — Ian and the entire Fox Marin team come with our highest recommendation!
Reagan Hicock
We had such a great experience working with Ian and the Fox Marin team! From start to finish, Ian was professional, knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating.
He ensured that our house was beautifully staged and at its best for showing and in turn, it sold very quickly! He dealt with any hurdles along the way with grace and the utmost professionalism. Would highly recommend him to anyone!
Jenni Bernadi
My experience with Fox Marin and Ian Busher was of the highest quality. I've been working with Ian for at least 5 years riding the real-estate market amidst the ups and lows due to recent events.
Ian was always supportive to guide us through it all. He supported me every step of the way in both the sale and purchase of property in Toronto. Thank you Ian for your diligence and expert advice every step of the way! I would highly recommend Ian and the Fox Marin team!
Natalia Cardona
