About Us
We're investors, not realtors
Who we are
We're real estate investors buying houses across Southern Ontario. We started Skip The Showings because we kept meeting homeowners who didn't want to list their house the traditional way — they were dealing with a power of sale, an inherited house, a divorce, a tired rental, or a house that simply needed more work than they could take on. They wanted a calm, certain sale, and there wasn't always an easy option for that.
So we built one. We buy houses as-is, with no showings, no repairs, and no commission. We can usually make an offer within an hour of speaking with you, often while we're still on the phone, and we can close in as little as 7 days, or on the date you choose. You pick the date. Your lawyer handles the paperwork, the same as any Ontario real estate transaction.
Hi, I'm Walter.
I grew up in Hespeler, went to Brock University while living in St. Catharines and Thorold, and spent a few years out in BC. But I've lived in Waterloo Region most of my life, and today I'm based in Cambridge.
I bought my first property in 2002 and got my real estate licence in 2004. Over 16 years as a realtor, I met a lot of homeowners whose situation didn't fit the usual list-it-and-wait approach: a house that needed too much work, a deadline that couldn't wait for the right buyer, or a family that didn't want strangers walking through their home. So I stepped away from my licence to focus on helping those homeowners directly.
Skip The Showings buys houses ourselves. We're investors, not realtors, and we make our money when we renovate or resell. When you reach out, I'll be upfront about all your options, including when listing with a realtor might be the better fit. No pressure. You decide what works for you and your timing.
Skip the showings — get my offer
How we work
We buy it ourselves
We're not a brokerage matching you to a buyer. We use our own funds and partners to buy your house directly. That's why there's no financing to fall through.
We're honest, even if it costs us
If listing with a realtor is the better choice for your situation, we'll say so. We'd rather you trust us than feel pressured into a sale that isn't right for you.
To be clear
- We are investors who buy properties ourselves. We are not realtors and not a brokerage.
- We make a profit when we resell or renovate the property. That's how our business works, and we're upfront about it.
- We never charge you a commission, and there's no cost or obligation to get an offer.
- We don't give legal, tax, or financial advice. Where it matters, we'll suggest you speak to a lawyer, accountant, or licensed insolvency trustee.
Ready to skip the showings?
Tell us about your house and get a no-obligation offer. We can usually make an offer within an hour of speaking with you, often while we're still on the phone.