We really appreciated everyone's responsiveness, and how well you all worked as a team, like when one person wasn't available, another team member stepped in and immediately helped us out (such as Jen, aka "The Closer"!). We felt very comfortable with Julie and Jen, and were confident in their ability to represent us well. I also really appreciated their input on renovations, and on seeing the potential in a home! You guys have been so great to work with - we'll not hesitate to recommend your team to friends.

Mary and Borys Walters Belyk
Bloor West Village Colleague Referral

I've worked in the business world for quite some time, and I've met the gamut. Both Borys and I were very pleased with the professionalism, but also for the down to earth approach- that made a big difference!!! Very friendly too!

Allison Greene & Jack Sidnell
Roncesvalles Village

I really want to thank you for being so fun to work with and so great at your jobs. We just couldn’t be happier – we’re so grateful...Team Kinnear rocks!

Pamela & Jon Tamblyn
The Danforth
Referred by Ayummi Iizuka
(thanks Ayumi!)

We couldn't have asked for a better first-time buying experience. From our first meeting with Jennifer, everything just seemed right. We were made to feel extremely comfortable and a process that is generally regarded as stressful really seemed to take care of itself. When we called with questions, Nicole was always cheerful and eager to help. Looking at houses with Jennifer felt more like hanging out than conducting business – she really made it fun! The house we bought met all of our “wish-list” requirements and then some. Just amazing. Even third-parties, like Daniel Horwitz, the lawyer you recommended, were just wonderful people who were genuinely interested in making things run smoothly rather than simply making money. There are simply not enough words of praise for everyone involved. Suffice it to say that we will share our experience and recommend your services to anyone without hesitation. This is our first home and we could not be more excited. you and your incredible team. You guys are really doing absolutely everything right. Thank you all!

Miriam Lee & Jeewon Kim
Downtown Toronto

We owe a large measure of our excitement to KJ’s experience and expertise in the contracting and renovation business has been a tremendous help to us. This is a key skill that we would have been in the dark about had it not been for his important advice. The Julie Kinnear team is truly a one-stop shop that anticipates all of your clients’ needs… you have truly thought of everything. I was surprised and delighted to receive your bouquet of cookies in the office today! Mr. Felix is one of our favourites, and they are a huge hit with my team. We are enjoying the still warm and soft cookies as I write this e-mail. As I mentioned to KJ yesterday, it was your experience and effort that made all the difference in our bid being a successful one. I am already spreading the word-of-mouth and I know you will get all of our repeat business. Our sincere thanks for the excellent work you’ve done for us.

Christian Bouchard & Fanny Dupuis
Corso Italia
Referred by Sebastien Moise
(Thanks Sebastian!)

We had such a good experience with you guys that it was easy to recommend you to our colleagues and friends over the past two years. Thank you so much for your help. This TO adventure has been really successful for us and we really appreciated working with you guys as you were always there to answer our questions. We were clear since the beginning that buying for 2 years was an investment for us and you clearly helped us achieve this goal. KJ had plenty of good contacts that we used over 2 years to fix and modify some stuff in the house, he also gave us very good advises for us to take the right decisions in our planning to prepare and sell our house. We also had a good time together visiting some scary houses to finally find the good one to buy.

Thank you to Julie for putting together this amazing marketing machine that your team is all about. All aspects to optimize the visibility and the potential of the house we were selling was in place for us and you guys reacted extremely fast as our timelines were short because of our move to Montréal. Thank you also to Nicole for all the follow ups, you were very pro-active on everything. You guys really like what you do and it shows.

Louise Lalonde
Rosedale
Referred by Mike Harris
(Thanks Mike!)

I am new to Toronto, and was very impressed with the fact that within what seemed to be minutes of my colleague contacting Julie, I had received an email asking for information that would help her team to identify suitable properties for my consideration. The use of the online questionnaire I think allowed Julie to focus her efforts on condominiums/town homes that would meet my requirements quite quickly. I am also quite definitive in my likes and dislikes, and I found Julie picked up on this as well, and this enabled her was able to focus her search for suitable properties to prevent me from wasting my time visiting real estate that wouldn’t meet my requirements.

Since a number of listings that I considered required additional services (ie. potential renovations, etc) I was very impressed that Julie’s team could assist in locating contractors, decorators, etc. who could visit the site with me to provide input and preliminary estimates of services that would be required. As we viewed potential properties, she provided useful information about the neighbourhood, and its amenities, which is also important for a “Toronto newbie” like me. When I did buy, she was also able to recommend a lawyer to assist with the review of compliance certificates etc. The “one stop shop” aspect of the services offered are very useful for someone new to the city without all of the knowledge that a local would take for granted. I was quite surprised upon meeting Julie directly when she presented me with a binder that contained everything one needs to know about purchasing real estate in Toronto—it was very useful. I had to laugh, though, about her request to take my photo—she advised it was so that she could put a face to the name and the correspondence that would occur between me with the people behind the scenes! It showed me that she takes her work very personally, which is what purchasing a home is all about. I have also been impressed with the fact that although my transaction has a relatively long close, her team continues to maintain contact, to assist me with getting everything that needs to be done before closing completed—she hasn’t just moved on to the next sale. This is very important to me, because the next stressor is the move in, and I want to be sure that all is ready for that!

Neeta Logsetty & Joey Ryan
The Kingsway
Referred by Giri Logsetty (Thanks Giri!)

Thank you for making our dream a reality! We love our new house and neighbourhood. Your dedication and commitment to your work make you the best in your field.

Tracy Coen
Kings Court, Repeat Clients
(Referred by Craig C)

It all ran so smoothly when dealing with the real estate team.

An acquaintance my husband and I were recommended Julie’s team by an acquaintance. We were really happy with the team during our purchasing phase so we didn’t even question using them to sell.

Sylvia Apostolidis & Frank Chirigoni
High Park

We really enjoyed the positive energy and approach to client service of the Julie Kinnear team. We always felt that our best interests were at the forefront - we never felt pressured and the team was always friendly. We really enjoyed meeting and building a relationship with such warm and friendly people and learning from them - if only all teams could work so well! We felt positive about working with Julie and her team right from our very first meeting. Julie's professionalism, integrity, trustworthiness, warm personality and expertise were clear.We appreciated Julie's client-centric approach - her team truly guided us in our first house purchase, answering our many questions and helping us to buy a house in a way that worked for us. We also appreciated the team that Julie has built. Nicole Salter is a superb communicator, expertly dealing with the many facets of buyers needs and KJ is a wealth of information in renovation. As well, the various service providers that Julie recommended demonstrated the same level of integrity and professionlism apparent in this dynamic and friendly team.Our house is perfect for us! We love it - and are thankful that we had such a positive experience during this buying process.

Tracy Torchetti
King West Village
Referred by Rachel Brown
Thanks Rachel!

Everyone was available to answer my questions quickly. I'm totally happy with the service I received, and I was immediately comfortable with KJ.

Ayumi Iizuka - a very happy JK Team repeat seller

The Julie Kinnear team helped me buy my last two homes and sell the last one. They have an aggressive marketing campaign. For my last home they had a floor plan, virtual tour and professional photographs made up. Above and beyond what most realtors do. Julie also walked through my house and helped with suggestions on how to stage the home so it would sell quickly. After living among my crap for so many years, it was hard to be objective on my own about what looked good or not. The house sold on the day of offers with a bidding war.

As far as buying this home, Julie partners with KJ Duck who specializes in the east end. He used to do alot of reno work and lives in the east end, so it was like having my very own Mike Holmes (Holmes on Homes) guy take me through the homes and point out the good and bad. I think it was his reaction to the bathroom in this home that got my attention mostwell that and the backyard. He was really patient with me throughout the process, especially on the day of purchasing this house. I think we sat in his car for hours while I weighed the pros and cons of spending much more than I had set out to spend.

Anyway, they also have an incredible admin support staff so someone is always ready to help out with questions. Julie specializes in the west-end and KJ shows homes in the east. They have a fancy website at juliekinnear.com . They are also really supportive throughout every aspect of the process, keeping you informed of what's happening and what you should be doing as a seller/buyer since there are alot of details that can get lost among the chaos of buying and selling. I remember getting microwave popcorn and movie rental gift card in the mail one day as part of the processI think we had just completed a guide post and it was her way of saying it was time to put my feet up for a well-deserved rest. It's things like that that really personalized the experience for me.

I have known Julie now for almost 10 years now and trust her and her team implicitly. When shit hit the fan before the move in the spring (my basement had a flood) Julie held my hand through all of thatand I was a bit of a basket case for sure.

Catherine Chamberlain
The Danforth
Referred by Jessica Grant
(Thanks Jessica!)

I can't tell you how much I appreciate all of your hard work and support. I can't believe I found my dream home so quickly! It means the world to me to now have a beautiful home to share with my family and friends. I honestly can't thank you enough. This has been a wonderful experience for me. I am grateful for your help, guidance and support. I think you and your team are wonderful, and you are all so good at what you do. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Andy and Jen Lane,
Davisville Village, Repeat Clients

An excellent team performance. Why did we choose Julie's Team? In two words: Total Confidence.

Mahdu Mohan and Kedar Tupil
Long Branch, Etobicoke

You have been instrumental in helping us figure out which areas are good for us and also what features we should be looking for in a home. Everyone's friendly and approachable,I feel like I am working with friends. KJ is great - he's taught us how to judge furnaces, roofs, basements and he's always got 'guys' that can do 'stuff' - we miss his commentary if we're looking by ourselves! I was quite happy with you guys. I wasimpressed with Julie's ideals and the thoroughness of the website. We felt an instant connection.

Kath MacDonald

Dealing with Julie and her team was a wonderful experience. They have the rare combination of professionalism and personality. They are able to give perfect advice and guidance, superb service and still be friendly and put you at ease. I only wish that Julie had been able to sell our old home in Halifax. Everything was perfectly organized and ran smoothly...This turned out to be one of the most fortunate finds of our life.

 

Martin & Nadine
Sunnylea, Etobicoke

I most enjoyed getting to know neighbourhoods, comparing houses and prices. You are young, dynamic and friendly, with a very good team.

Jim and Kirsten Blokland
Bloor West Village
Referred by Dean Stoneley
(thanks Dean!)

KJ made our search process and purchase experience so positive. What could have been a disheartening, stressful experience was instead a joyful, hopeful one. We always had the sense that KJ knew he could help us find a great home within our price range and also within our chosen neighbourhood, which was not the sense we got from two other agents whom we interviewed at different agencies early on in the process. All the team members who've helped us - KJ, Julie, Nicole and Jen -have been so interested in us and so kind and caring. KJ's knowledge of home renovations was invaluable. We found it tremendously helpful when Julie sent us an email orienting us to the areas within Bloor West Village where we would find semi-detached homes; we were trying to get a sense of this ourselves while living in the Annex, but found it difficult and overwhelming to do this effectively during our sporadic self-guided Sunday tours of Bloor West Village.

Jodi Hughes
High Park

As we were abroad we found the initial online questionnaire an extremely expeditious way of conveying our basic buying needs & requirements. We were amazed at the personal service we got from Julie and Nicole, especially given that we were not planning to buy until January at the earliest. By the time we got to Toronto we were able to make quick decisions because we were well educated about the market, the types of properties and what we needed to do to ensure we got our dream house. Because Julie had taken so much time getting to know us and our needs/wants over a couple of months, she was instinctively able to select houses that would interest us. She's a genius! Her predictions were right about other houses that were for sale and she seemed tounderstand our goals and hopes for the house. We saw the house and bought it inside a week. Julie connected us to our home inspector within two days, referred us to all of our trades people, hooked us up with a local deli and even drove me to the bank to get my deposit. Julie meeting the plumber to get quotes, without us - amazing. Nicole helping us set up our bills, have the meters read, call the city, debate Rogers vs. Sympatico vs. VOIP - really above and beyond the call of duty. The Julie Kinnear team seems not to have forgotten the sense of urgency and the need for prompt communication. We were really grateful for this.

Carolyn Greenwood
Carleton Village, Toronto West

I selected Julie because of the marketing job she does in selling her homes...I found your communication and availability to be top notch...KJ's knowledge of repairs has been invaluable and saved me from making an offer that I would have regretted.

Jessica Grant
Davisville Village
referred by Sarah Connor
(thanks Sarah!)

I am still so psyched about my little home and am so thankful to you and your awesome team for helping to make it happen!

Jen McJannet
Bloor West Village
Colleague Referral

KJ's advice on renovation costs was particularly useful.

Bill Vlaad
Leslieville/Moore Park
Repeat Client

I worked with Julie because she is so funny! She knows me and what I like, and is straight forward. The home inspector and lawyer you recommended were great.

Brent Ruddock
Downtown Referred by Alex Long
(Thanks Alex!)

I just wanted to give you all my sincerest thanks for helping me sell my condo so quickly, and getting a price I was happy with. Your marketing strategy was amazing, and the 37 or so (who’s counting?) showings I had in the one week the condo was on the market are a testament to that fact! So many people I know told me how amazing the place looked in the pictures and on the virtual tour. Heck, when I looked at them, I thought “I’d like to live there.”

I also wanted to thank you for the warmth and genuine interest you displayed in all of our dealings. It truly made a difference, and turned what could have been (and often is) a stressful experience into an exciting one. Oh, and let’s not forget the flowers, the cookies, and the movie gift card… thank you!

John Evenson
Cabbagetown

Julie and her team are first class! Buying and selling in Washington state is very different than in Toronto, now in Montreal it is different yet again. Thanks for taking the time to explain and give me course correction when I do not understand. I have already recommended your services to our Project Manager.

Aldo Minaudo
Corso Italia

I cannot think of anything that was missed [during the selling process] I would definitely recommend your services. It was such a pleasure to meet and work with your team…My parents would have approved of the way things turned out :) To this point I am most happy with all that I have seen.

Julie McCarthy
Little Italy Referred by Tim
McCarthy (Thanks Tim!)

You were very helpful with us. Of course WE confused things by looking quite a bit outside the scope of what we had originally defined as our ideal, but you were extremely patient in bearing with us through that. The degree of assistance we had from all of your staff was impressive; by the time we ended up buying, we had confidence that our decision was sound, and we appreciated help with the details of the inspections, the offer, final acceptance, recommendations for legal representation, trades, as well as your willingness to give your opinion when asked about some issues that are not necessarily black and white. We were consistently impressed with the turnaround time of questions. And everyone’s diligence extended to evenings and weekends, which was appreciated enormously. I have worked with other agents in the past who just showed us some homes. Your team gave so much added value to the process as I have never experienced before.

Allison & John Tedesco
Cabbagetown

KJ did a great job in helping us with the process. He had done his homework, providing us with comparable homes in the area and what they went for, etc. By the end of our meeting, we felt very good about the offer we were putting in. Your knowledge of the process, and all the steps we need to take care of from the time of purchase to the time of possession has certainly helped make the process go smoothly.

Tamara & Nick Kuzyk
High Park

We liked the team approach. And we liked the team.

Marcie Connan and David Mountjoy's
Boston Terrier Tito
Kensington Market Repeat
Clients referred by Dominic
Atkinson (thanks Dominic!)

Overall, we were happy with how our loft was presented. The photographs were amazing and made our loft look great, as did the virtual tour. We thought the inclusion of the mortgage info sheet was a good idea. We were very satisfied with the website, feature sheet, and marketing plan. The write-up on the website and feature sheet were wonderful and made us reflect on everything we were going to miss about the neighbourhood. We did not think things would work out the way they did and questioned the list price, but the JK Team pulled it all together and delivered with the results we were hoping to achieve. Thanks for guiding us home!

In the past glory days of customer service your team would still be way out in front of everyone else, let alone in todays climate of dwindling service standards; no one else comes close. It has been a pleasure and should I know anyone looking for a home I will not hesitate to recommend you guys and who knows, in a few years time hopefully we will be in a position to move up.

Angus Brown (The Annex) referred by Jennifer Moorcroft (Thanks Jennifer!)

I just wanted to send along my best to all you guys for all of your help over the last number of months in making this a reality. Everything went very smoothly and I truly am ecstatic with how things turned out. It was a great experience to get to work with all of you in making this happen.

Dave Rogers (Downtown) referred by Catherine Chamberlain (Thanks Catherine!)

We were initially very attracted by your website, and on meeting KJ were very happy to continue with you guys. You are very open, accessible, we know we were not the easiest of clients and your communications with us were always excellent. It is nice too that the relationship is not terminated on the succesful sale of the house as you have been wonderful in all your follow-up help.

Martin & Frances Beauvais, High Park

‘You did an exceptional job presenting our home to buyers, the marketing was excellent and Julie provided me with amazing advice in preparing for the open house. We both felt the marketing was amazing. The quality of the photographs, ads in the Star and villager and an amazing description of the property on your web site – couldn’t have been better!

It went extremely smoothly – Julie is a true professional, amazing at her job. We felt 100% confident in her advice and guidance through out the process. We also appreciate her sense of humour, as well as her calm and candid ways. Julie provided excellent advice on the condition and the quality of the houses we saw. Julie also provided us with much needed advice on the price points of the properties and comparisons to others in the area, which was very beneficial in making our decision. The Julie Kinnear team have been exceptional, particularly Julie and Nicole – we have received amazing prompt service and excellent support and advice. I felt completely supported going through the purchase by myself (while my husband was out of the country. The team has been exceptional, extremely professional and knowledgeable. Julie’s advice was fantastic, we both felt completely comfortable and confident in her advice.

We have been blown away by the service of the Julie Kinnear team, not only is the team knowledgable and customer driven but we also felt we were completely guided through the process. I have loved the letters I’ve received telling me what to expect next – the templates, timelines, relevant utilities phone numbers and advice sheets are amazing (especially for a planner or ‘control freak’ like myself). I received the moving cards and address labels today and I’m completely impressed and once again blown away by the service. The Julie Kinnear team has truly thought of everything to make the best possible experience for their clients. I’ve been telling everyone already!’

Jenny O'Donnell, Referred by Tara Lapstra family & Trevor St. Arnault family (Thanks Tara & Trevor!)

We realized we had specific requests that had to be taken into consideration, and Jen was quick to assess these, and showed us a variety of condos within our price range and the location we wanted. It’s safe to assume that, Martha, Jillian, Howie and I would gladly recommend your services to all, and would not hesitate to use The Julie Kinnear Team in the future.

Faye Guy (Midtown)

We were extremely impressed with all of the marketing (photos, feature sheets, questions/research from Julie, etc.). The huge response was overwhelming. We were impressed when KJ approached a lawyer about a status certificate for a place we were very interested in, which he did on his own, and presented us the end result. We mention you all the time. Most of our friends are still renters!’ – Robyn & Tyler King, Downtown

Robyn & Tyler King (Downtown)

I enjoyed viewing a wide variety of properties. I found the process far less painful than I thought it would be, considering it was my first home purchase. I enjoyed working with Jen Palacios – her patience, honesty and casual demeanor made the experience seem effortless. On a completely silly note, I liked all the cheerleading – the notes, the Blockbuster gift certificate, the gifts, the attention (Nicole is a total joy!). It’s these small touches that made me feel like I really did have a Team of people who cared standing behind me the whole time, which was particularly helpful considering I was buying my condo on my own.

Alex Zarowny (Downtown)

We had a very short timeline for selling and the whole team was extremely supportive and helped us move through the process very quickly and effectively.

Amy Fisher (Cabbagetown) Personal referral

I most enjoyed getting to spend time with Julie and the fact that the sale was done quickly. I knew Julie was the best!

Anne Marie V. (High Park), Personal Referral

I most enjoyed the MLS listings which were personalized. Julie, you were very available. The home inspector and lawyer were both very good. It has been a pleasure to work with you and your staff. I feel that you have become a friend and I look forward to hearing from/seeing you soon. P.S. Thanks for the housewarming gift.

Nisha & Giri L. (Babypoint), Referred by Christine Williams (Thanks Christine!)

We were happy with everybody you recommended. The best thing about you, Julie, is that you always kept our needs first & foremost in your mind. You never, ever tried to sell us on anything. You informed us to make our decision.

Meredith V. & Chris D. (Seaton Village), Referred by Sarah Connor (Thanks Sarah!)

We most enjoyed working with Julie and knowing that it would be done right. Knowing that life would open up to us after the sale no matter what. You did a wonderful job - nice that we share tastes!Very professional and detailed. We learned a lot about our neighbourhood from our own listing! You werepersonable, professional, competent, fair, calm, an aggressive champion on our behalf without being the dark side' of real estate agents. We have recommended people to you already and will continue to do so. Life is good. Thanks for everything!

- Jim & Beth H. (Deer Park - Toronto Central), Referred by Sarah Macrae

I personally noticed a lot more communication ease with Julie having a team of people to contact. You guys make a great team and all know your stuff and were all very responsive.

Jay B. (Regal Heights - Toronto Central), Repeat Client

I enjoyed interacting with Julie and the team. I thought they did an excellent job marketing my home, and set realistic expectations.

Sandra B. (Bloor West Village),

Julie is easy to work with and very accommodating.

Paul R. (The Beach), Referred by Kevin Reid (Thanks Kevin!)

I also liked dealing with Julie, she was very positive and upbeat and knew what we liked. The website was great. The marketing was very professional and the virtual tour was great. When we had our first meeting she was very professional, knowledgeable and likable.

Nicole K. (The Kingsway),

It is interesting to note that the house we ultimately bought would not have come up on the MLS based on our buyer profile - the fact that Julie brought this to our attention is exactly what I would expect from a real estate agent.

Sean H. & Melanie P. (High Park), Referred by Josee Titley (Thanks Josee!)

Julie was responsive to my needs before I even considered selling.

Suzanne G. (Swansea), Referred by Michelle Warren (Thanks Michelle!)

Julie did a very professional job and was fun to work with.

Steve R. (Etobicoke), Referred by Maria Maida (Thanks Maria!)

Your sensitivity in dealing with my situation was especially helpful. Everything was handled very professionally and very thoughtfully. Having sold two former homes and bought three homes there is no one else I would rather deal with.

Sue W. (Bloor West Village), Repeat Client

I most enjoyed how organized Julie & Nicole were; prompt feedback and response; Julie delivered what she promised. We also had a special situation where we had an 83 year old neighbour who harassed purchasers. Julie was able to manage the sale in this context. Another realtor might have let it spiral out of control. Julie was great on the purchase side at showing us what we wanted to see. We have both experienced realtors who are lazy and just push properties that don't fit the criteria. Not Julie! She was also critical (in a good way) when a house was a 60% match and had problems. Both negotiations [buy & sell] went off without a hitch.

Sandra & Mike H. (Downtown Toronto), Repeat Clients