When it came time to rent out my condo, its atypical layout made renting it out much more of a challenge than I had anticipated. Christine took control of the situation and organized beautiful staging to showcase the unit at its best and within a few days of the staging going in helped me secure an A+ tenant. Christine handled everything, including checking references, coordinating keys and paperwork with the rental management company and even supplied some of her own staging items at no cost to help minimize my expenses. She put me at ease knowing that she was there for me to ensure it was going to be a happy ending, and she was right; I am a very happy customer with all credit given to her. I was so impressed with the extent of her knowledge in dealing with an atypical situation, that it proves she is an expert in the real estate industry. I couldn’t imagine dealing with anyone else knowing she truly is the person you only dream about working with. Christine, thank you , thank you, thank you!!
Michelle M
May 2, 2017
I worked with Candace and it was an expedient and exciting process. She was incredibly available to help me get into the units I wanted to see, and I felt solid during the negotiations despite it being my first time purchasing. I credit that 100% to the foundation I had with my agent; solid as bedrock.
Daniel Shumka
September 12, 2024
We are so happy we found Ali to help us find a Condo. It was really fast in 2 weeks she knew what we were looking for and didn't make us waste time looking at places we wouldn't like. She also was able to get the right price we were able to afford. I admire her positive attitude and energy, also she was always available to talk and answer questions. We like her so much that my Son recommended her to his girlfriend who also found a condo in 2 weeks.
Miriam Sills
August 23, 2024
I recently had the pleasure of working with Candace for my first condo purchase, and I couldn't be happier with the experience! Candace was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and responsive throughout the entire process. Her expertise and dedication made everything smooth and less stressful. She went above and beyond to answer all my questions and help me make confident decisions. If you're in the market for a real estate agent who is both personable and professional, Candace is the one to call! 🏡✨
A B-A
August 2, 2024
I had the pleasure of working with Tara Crooks during the process of listing my property, and I cannot speak highly enough of her professionalism, expertise, and dedication. From start to finish, Tara went above and beyond to ensure a smooth and successful transaction, and I am truly grateful for her outstanding service.
I was particularly impressed by Tara’s commitment to providing personalized and attentive service. She took the time to understand my needs and preferences, and guided me through every step of the process with patience and care. Her professionalism and positive attitude made the entire experience positive and stress-free.
I would highly recommend Tara to anyone looking to list their property. Her expertise, integrity, and exceptional customer service truly set her apart, and I am grateful for the opportunity to work with such a talented professional.
Thank you, Tara for your outstanding service and for helping me achieve a successful outcome. You have my highest recommendation and deepest gratitude.
Kind regards,
Tony
Tony Lam
June 13, 2024
Tara was absolutely amazing. She is experienced, professional and extremely responsive. Would absolutely recommend anyone to work with her
She helped us rent a condo downtown, she was aware of the market trends and guided us all through the process
Atif Is
June 2, 2024
I worked with the Christine Cowern team to purchase a condo in Toronto. As a first-time homebuyer, I felt really nervous about trying to enter the market, especially in a city like Toronto. But I’m so happy I found this team and got to work with Candace MacInnis! Candace was knowledgeable, patient and supportive. She took the time to understand my needs, was quick to respond to questions and book showings and made me feel comfortable with the buying process. I can’t thank Candace enough for making my dream a reality! And many thanks to Lori Aiello as well for helping connect me to other resources like movers. If I ever need to sell my condo in the future, I will definitely reach out to this team again. I highly recommend working with them!
Kakra Baidoe-Ansah
February 9, 2024
I’ve worked with Ali McDonald on the Christine Cowern team To assist me with my last two moves and every time she’s gone above and beyond. I will definitely use her when it’s time to buy my first investment property!
Sharia Fraser
January 30, 2024
We couldn't be happier with the service we received. Our agent Ali was amazing. She went above and beyond to find us the perfect new home.
Thanks so much. 5 *
Barbara Foley
January 29, 2024
Heather was fabulous to work with, if/when I choose to move and sell the condo I will reach out to Christine's team again.
Holla Smith
January 23, 2024
My agent Heather was fantastic. She helped every step of the way when selling my condo. Highly recommend the Christine Cowern Real Estate Team.
A G
January 19, 2024
Fantastic full-service real estate team! I particularly appreciate the after-sales support. I bought and sold with Christine 10 years ago, and I am still able to call up and get advice and recommendations when needed!
Peter Stoll
January 18, 2024
This was our first time buying a house and Ali was extremely helpful during the whole process. The home buying process can be stressful and complicate so it was very nice to have Ali help guide us through it. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a new place.
Keenan Cooke
October 12, 2023
Heather was an absolute delight to work with. Punctual, professional, and very knowledgeable. Willing to work with us after our acquisition.
Spencer Keller
September 12, 2023
Working with Ali to buy an investment property was an absolute delight! From the moment we had our first conversation she was supportive, helpful, responsive, and - most importantly - patient! Her expertise is evident in every interaction we had, and we were glad to be working with her during an especially difficult time as a prospective homebuyer. Even now, after closing, we know that we can reach out to Ali with any questions that may come up. We give her our highest recommendation!
Rana
Rana M
July 30, 2023
Fantastic experience with Heather and the team at Christine Cowern. I had very specific requirements and am quite fussy when it comes to what I like and dislike, but Heather was very patient and helped me through the process. She was fantastic to work with and very honest. Overall amazing experience and would definitely recommend to friends and family!
Flora Li
July 10, 2023
I had the pleasure of working with Ali, a fantastic real estate agent, and the rest of the Christine Cowern team during the purchase of my first home. Ali exceeded my expectations in every way possible, guiding me through the entire process with ease and professionalism. She was always available to answer my questions, even during weekends and after hours, which was extremely helpful.
Ali's negotiating skills were impressive, and I felt confident that she had my best interests at heart. She was able to get me a great deal on my home, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Throughout the process, Ali remained calm and measured, even when things seemed uncertain, which helped alleviate my own anxieties and concerns.
I also want to mention Lori, the Client Care Specialist on the team, who was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was always responsive and courteous, making the administrative aspects of the purchase process a breeze.
Overall, I can't recommend Ali and the Christine Cowern team enough. They are consummate professionals who go above and beyond to ensure that their clients are happy and satisfied. If you're in the market for a new home, I highly recommend giving them a call. You won't be disappointed!
Carlos B
May 14, 2023
We were so lucky to have worked with The Christine Cowern Team! They are knowledgeable, always on top of things, available to help andwer any questions we had and made it a very smooth process! We would definitely recommend The Christine Cowern team to anyone and work with Heather again in the future!
Kitty Tamg
May 9, 2023
We are so grateful for the support we received from the Heather and the Christine Cowern team. As a first-time seller, I appreciated Heather’s amazing communication, availability, empathy, experience and knowledge. She made the selling process so painless and I was amazed at how quickly my condo sold in an unpredictable market.
Heather was incredibly helpful when looking to purchase a home in Toronto. Most of the homes we were considering needed renovations. Because of Heather’s background as a contractor, she was able to provide us with information about the scope of work that each house needed and approximate costs. We found an amazing home within a few weeks of looking and are excited to move in!
I would highly recommend Heather and the Christine Cowern team.
Stacey Murie
April 29, 2023
My fiancé and I are first time home buyers and the Christine Cowern Team was amazing!! They were very helpful throughout the entire process and were available to answer all of our questions. Would 100% recommend their services :)
Andrea Kassay
April 5, 2023
It was great working with this team. Ali accommodated to our schedules as needed and quickly pivoted when we changed our plans. We also appreciate the great support from Lori. Thanks!
Maria Rey
February 23, 2023
My partner and I had the best experience working with the Christine Cowern team; more specifically, we worked with agent Ali, which certainly deserves a five-star rating. The process was flawless from the start to the end. They helped us to achieve our dream home while giving us advice leveraging the expertise of a seasoned professional, and we couldn't ask for a better experience.
Nicolas da Silva
November 27, 2022
Tara with the Christine Cowern Team has not only been an amazing agent but has become a friend too. Tara has worked with us for many years to help us find our perfect home. We cannot thank her enough for all the time and energy she has spent with us. She is knowledgable, driven, and always made time for us. Will definately work with the team in the future and highly recommend!
Kayla Scott
November 21, 2022
Ali was fantastic, as was the whole Christine Cowern team (a call out to Lori and Heather too)! Ali listened to what we wanted in a home and helped us to buy a great home in the perfect neighbourhood for us. And we also had tonnes of fun looking for a home with Ali. We're almost sad that we don't get to go out looking for houses with her any longer, but we're so excited to move into our new home.
Maureen Hatzinikolaou
September 20, 2022
Everything went well I had no issues with my agent. The condo is very nice although the price is very high, but in this market what can you do
Eric Leonard
September 13, 2022
Super helpful realtor. Was very communicative and friendly, was quick to respond to any questions. Was able to find a suitable apartment with a very short turnaround time, would highly recommend!
Ji S
June 7, 2022
Tara is a skilled negotiator. She helped to sell my parent’s property at a very good price and made the process as worry-free as possible for us. Would highly recommend her and her team!
Monday Chill
May 31, 2022
I couldn’t have asked for a better realtor to help me navigate the world of condo real estate. Sharlene understood my needs better than I did. She never let me settle for less than. She was exactly the calm, savvy, and professional realtor I needed to help me successfully negotiate both my purchase and sale. She was able to quickly close both transactions in a matter of a day and kept me apprised every step of the way. She took the time to ensure I understood every single part of my contracts and felt comfortable with what I was signing. No question or ask was too little, small or silly for her. As a single person taking on such a big decision, Sharlene was exactly the kind of realtor I needed by my side, representing me.
Christine Keleshian
May 21, 2022
We’ve worked with the team to both purchase and sell our house and there is a good reason we came back to work with them.
They care about their clients and are just really good at what they do. We had the best experience with Tara as well as the best support through Lori!
Thanks again ladies, you’ve been wonderful!
Alexis Bellet
May 12, 2022
The entire Christine Cowern Real Estate Team made selling my house a smooth and pleasant experience. They knew exactly what to do every step of the process and gave me excellent guidance along the way. Specifically, my realtor, Tara Crooks was extra helpful and responsive, and totally transparent. She remained confident when challenges arose and kept me on target.
I would highly recommend The Christine Cowern Team to anyone selling or buying a home. They are the ultimate professionals!!!
Jenny Cormier
May 5, 2022
We’ve worked with the team to both purchase and sell our house and there is a good reason we came back to work with them.
They care about their clients and are just really good at what they do. We had the best experience with Tara as well as the best support through Lori!
Thanks again ladies, you’ve been wonderful!
Alexis Bellet
April 22, 2022
A wonderful experience working with the Cowern realty team. Our agent Heather did a fabulous job selling our property. The is a smart group of individuals. A full team, with a variety of skill sets. I would definitely recommend!. 5 Star.
Eliot Smith
April 15, 2022
I had the pleasure of working with the Christine Cowern team to purchase my first property. The quick responses, market insight, and overall professionalism was extremely welcoming considering the current housing market in Toronto. I would not hesitate to recommend this team to anyone and have already recommended them to my friends. Thank you guys so much!
J H
April 7, 2022
My partner and I had the best experience working with the Christine Cowern team, especially noting our fantastic agent Ali! We are first-time buyers and they could not have made the process easier for us. We are so thankful for all their expertise and fantastic customer service. We are very appreciative of their hard work to make this happen for us in a very competitive market and I most definitely recommend the Christine Cowern Team!
Rowan M
April 4, 2022
I am so glad I sold with Tara Crooks at the Christine Cowern Team!
I had to move quickly out of province to help my mom out and was a first time seller. Tara was amazing. I was completely blown away with the efficiency and grace of the entire process- we went on line in just over a week with staging and home inspection. We were overwhelmed with the number of showings and in the end very pleased with the outcome. I would highly recommend the Christine Cowern team at Sage - especially Tara Crooks, Lori Aiello and their team !!!
kim derko
January 21, 2022
We worked with Sharlene and she was wonderful to deal with! We are super grateful for her patience and considerations and she did a great job getting our condo ready to list and sold with minimal stress! Would highly recommend this team!
Catherine Hallett
November 3, 2021
Truth is I'm not very good at these so bare with me. Heather was very patient with me as this was my first time selling a house, as it was very different Heather was very professional and informative. She gave me lots of things to think about and web sites to provide answers to how things work. She was not pushy with me to sell or even list with them but heard what worries I had and good advice where needed.
I would enlist Christine Cowern Team if or when it is time to buy my next home.
It was a pleasure working with them, but especially Heather, she great.
JIM GREENHEAD
October 26, 2021
Choosing the Christine Cowern team has been one of the best decisions we have ever made. There aren't enough superlatives to describe our amazing agent, Sharlene Ross. She is genuine, warm, engaging, experienced and trustworthy. She takes our best interests to heart and provides excellent advice, while possessing the knowledge and demeanor to lower the stress-level of these important transactions. We had no experience in selling and buying in this volatile real estate economy, so we needed the best advice for a critical point in our lives. In fact, in an insane condo market, Sharlene found us a gem that was well within our budget, which has given us the freedom to add personal finishing touches to our new home. We could not have done it without Sharlene!
It has been a pleasure working with everyone on this exceptional team. From client care expert Lori Aiello to sales representative Tara Crooks, to their in-house stager and photographer, as well as the lawyer, financial advisor and contractors that they recommended, they have all been wonderful to deal with and saved us a lot of time and money by understanding our needs and providing superior service.
We cannot recommend this team of people highly enough. We look forward to continuing to rely on their expertise with our third and final transaction in the coming months.
Janet & Rita Graham-Mascherin
October 19, 2021
Highly professional. Tara provided solicited advise in managing a listing on several occasions which helped with making material decisions. Tara was accessible and supported by a passionate team so we could assess how our listing was doing
Jeff Adams
September 29, 2021
My husband and I were relocating from Vancouver and were interviewing multiple realtors in Toronto and the team at Christine Cowern group stood out. Lori was not only the first to respond to our inquiry out of all the R/E firms we reached out to but she was also incredibly personable and warm from the get-go helping us scope out our requirements. Lori matched us up with Heather which was God-send as Heather 'got it' from the beginning and from there, we just clicked and were able to find a home all within the short span of a week. Great communication and professionalism demonstrated throughout the process by the team.
Annie L
September 9, 2021
Ali was able to negotiate and acquire the condo that I want to get despite a a bidding war and the seller's agent being difficult.
Edwin Tsui
August 26, 2021
I have nothing but glowing praise for the Christine Cowern team. I have felt cared for at every step in the process of buying and selling my condos and there have been several occasions when I thought “Wow. That’s a really nice touch that I didn’t expect.” They take client service to the next level. My sale took a few stressful days longer than I’d expected (summer lull), but my amazing agent Sharlene was a constant calming presence and kept me off a ledge—always helpful and responsive to my questions and proactive with the goal of getting me the best possible result. There was not a single moment that I didn’t feel I was in capable and caring hands. Thanks to Sharlene and the team, I had an amazing result and smooth process both buying and selling. But even if my home had sold for $100K under asking, I would still have given Sharlene a glowing review because I knew she was 100% on my side and doing everything possible for me. I am so grateful that I chose the Christine Cowern team. I recommend them without reservation to anyone looking to purchase or sell a property. Thank you, ladies!
Jo-Anne Liburd
August 21, 2021
Our experience started with an informative and professional interaction with Lori, the Client Care Specialist. Lori took the time to get to know me and understand my needs before pairing me with Heather. That initial experience with Lori was through and impressive and set the stage for wanting to work with the team. Our experience with Heather was that she is calm, cool, and collected, particularly when we needed stability the most. Heather took a lot of pressure off of us, as we were living remotely, and made the experience easy and straightforward.
Nicole Baxter
August 13, 2021
From the beginning to the end we have been impressed by the professionalism and level of care of the office. We worked with Heather which was the most pleasurable experience we had with a real estate agent. She is caring, professional and very knowledgeable. She went above and beyond with the sale of our property keeping us calm in a time that would have been otherwise very stressful. We will certainly consider Heather in our next real estate needs.
Fernanda d.
July 29, 2021
Sharlene was fantastic to work with - her experience really shows. She never missed a beat when looking at potential neighborhoods, viewing condos on short notice, advising us on important decisions, and of course closing my first condo. Her team is fantastic as well, and provides a full complementary service of cleaning the condo before moving in, along with many other, such as moving and planning.
jeremy kulchyk
July 14, 2021
We are so happy with the service from our agents. They worked with us and our busy schedules. Found exactly what we wanted. So thankful for answering all of our questions! We will recommend to family and friends.
Rose Mary Ormeno
June 23, 2021
Ali was extremely honest, upfront, and was able to negotiate a great apartment that felt right for me! She was extremely communicative and easy to reach out to answer any of my questions at all times. She made the process look seamless.
Deepak Vishwokarma
June 14, 2021
Worked with Ali from the Christine Cowern Team and had an amazing experience. She was an excellent communicator, deeply empathetic, and super knowledgeable. She makes buying your first home less scary and stress free.
Amy A
May 30, 2021
In my almost 40 years as a homeowner, I have bought and sold properties multiple times. Without question, dealing with the Christine Cowern team has been the best real estate experience of my life. Catherine assisted me tirelessly for several years before we found the perfect condo and then negotiated a price under asking in a seller's market! Wow! I then had the pleasure of Tara's assistance (along with her access to staging recommendations and contractors to do small repairs) to sell my house and what a result! We got an offer 17% over asking 12 hours after listing on MLS! Not only is this all woman team an absolute pleasure to deal with, VERY responsive and outstanding communicators, but they are very skilled negotiators in a volatile market. Further, their assistance does not end at the signing table. Lori, the team's client care specialist, is right there to help with moving checklists and answers to any question! This is a team I would highly recommend to anyone looking to buy or sell in the GTA. I cannot praise them highly enough. Splendid work, ladies! You have my gratitude and my faith! Lynn
Lynn Burke
May 21, 2021
In a few words - we felt 110% confident by partnering with Tara and her team!
We recently sold a condo with Tara. While this can be a stressful process, primarily when you are residing out of the province, our experience was quite pleasurable. She was truthful, provided great feedback, helped explain all details clearly and managed the actual sale negotiation skilfully. In addition, we greatly appreciate the fact that she was highly responsive to every one of our questions, no matter how small those were. As we consider future opportunities to purchase or sell a piece of real estate in the Toronto GTA, we are decidedly confident Tara would be the right partner to help us navigate this new adventure!
Julien Dion
May 20, 2021
From the team, I mainly worked with Catherine. She is very knowledgeable and detail oriented, which helped us a lot during home purchasing process. I would highly recommend working with Catherine or anyone from the team.
Woo Young Choi
May 12, 2021
Tara and her team were great at guiding us through the purchase of our first house. Always on time for showings and fast to respond to questions. A generally overwhelming process was made much easier thanks to Tara's help.
Hamish Trenam
April 29, 2021
Tara and team helped us sell our condo and purchase a home within the last 6 months. We have been working with them for 2+ yrs as we tried to sort out options and as our situation changed. They were very patient, never rushed us, gave us sound advice and made the process a lot less stressful! Would strongly recommend, and would definitely work with them again!
Raffaele Ricchio
April 25, 2021
We worked with Ali for our first ever home purchase. She was fantastic. We looked around for several months and had her take us to over a couple of dozen listings. She was as patient during the last listing we checked out as she was during the first. Zero pressure to make a decision, she was very understanding of our needs, our budget, location preferences etc. We made a couple of bids which we lost, and she would herself say "Naah, let's not bid more its not worth it". Very clearly on our team. Back in 2019, she'd helped us get our rental too. Cannot recommend her and the Christine Cowern team enough.
Shashank Kumar
March 26, 2021
As a complete newbie and recent grad with a limited budget I wasn't sure what to expect, but Ali and the team made everything so easy. On the same night that I viewed a perfect condo she got the seller to agree to our offer! Couldn't have gone any better, very satisfied.
James Lakatosh
March 7, 2021
Heather was extremely helpful, and will be the first real estate agent we call in the future. We highly, highly recommend Heather and the Christine Cowern team.
We sold and purchased at the height of the pandemic, which was obviously extremely challenging; but Heather's great advice and support helped us with getting the maximum amount we could when we sold our home. Her tips on what to renovate, and how to stage, were all spot on, and I have no doubt that this is why we got the value we wanted for the sale of our home. Other houses in the area were on the market for upwards of 60 days without selling, and ours sold in a couple of weeks.
She also went above and beyond with helping us find our dream home in our new neighborhood, by placing hand written letters in mailboxes of every house in the area. This approach helped us with finding a house without the hassle of a bidding war, but also made it painless for the sellers; as they didn't have to worry about tons of strangers going through their home during a pandemic.
After the transaction was complete, Lori stepped in; providing support with all of the other things that come with closing a real estate transaction (helping to find movers, planning the move, checklists for all the little things to remember, etc.). Also, amazing support -- such a pleasure to work with!
Overall we couldn't be happier. Thanks for all of your support!!
Andy Pabari
March 2, 2021
As a first time home buyer, I had an excellent experience with Catherine. She made the entire process so easy and flawless. When I found the perfect home, she was able to connect with her Team to ensure I could view the property at an odd hour. I was even able to snag the place at a great price due to her excellent negotiation skills. Overall, I had a great experience and would recommend The Christine Cowern Team to anyone looking to purchase their first home.
Jania You
February 27, 2021
Our experience with Ali McDonald was wonderful. Buying the first property is always an emotional journey and often is accompanied by a lot of queries. We appreciate Ali's guidance and patience in answering our queries throughout the process.
Ali was always punctual at the showings and responded to our emails and queries promptly. She was methodical and strategic.
We would strongly recommend working with Ali!
Abhishek R.
January 30, 2021
My wife and I were first time home buyers. We had an amazing experience with Ali and her team. She gave us correct advise and guidance at the right time and went beyond our expectations to get the property we loved. We would definitely put our trust with this team next time when we are in the market. We recommend this team.
Nilesh Mishra
January 22, 2021
Tara Crooks is an expert negotiator and people person, the two most critical skills required to navigate this market. No matter what time of day, she will respond to you very promptly and get you what you need on the same day or the next day. I had zero communication issues with her. Her ability to negotiate during bid day will be invaluable in this crazy market.
Rajin Singh
January 22, 2021
Ali went above and beyond what we thought a real estate agent would be like. We had previously worked with another agent and had a negative experience, so working with Ali & The Christine Cowern Team was eye opening. She was always on time, answered our emails and questions promptly even if they were in the evening. She was friendly, knowledgeable, very professional, and always willing to go out of her way to assist us with our home buying experience. As first time home buyers, we had many questions and worries, however she was always willing to discuss any concerns we had and ensured that we had the right information. For every listing we took significant interest in, she compared similar properties and discussed pricing and value which was very helpful; which our previous agent had not done. We bought our home around the week of Christmas and even still she was very responsive and attentive despite it being the holiday season. We are very happy with having chosen to work with The Christine Cowern Team and are grateful that they paired us with Ali.
Melvin Lim
January 19, 2021
Catherine was professional and knowledgeable. It was a pleasure to deal with her. Understood our needs and expectations and worked to help us achieve them. I would refer Catherine with no hesitation.
Joanne Morris
January 3, 2021
Our experience with Andrea Feldman was top notch. Andrea is extremely professional, organized, and timely. We never had to worry that Andrea wasn’t on top of things. She was very patient with us, as first time home buyers, and took the extra time and effort to help us learn about the home buying process and even the different neighborhoods that we were new to us.
When it came to visits, Andrea organized everything in the most convenient way for us, and was always there early. She always had good advice on pricing and value, and insights on the house, which ultimately helped us find our perfect home :)
Dipesh Mistry
October 4, 2020
Ali was wonderful to me and my student roommates as we tried to find a rental for this upcoming school year. As our school changed its curriculum to an online format, our housing requirements and number of roommates changed several times over this summer, and Ali was understanding and accommodating throughout. I'd recommend having a realtor for short term rentals, and I'd definitely recommend Ali!
Carly Kassay
September 10, 2020
This was the second time that I worked with Christine Cowern team and this time Ali was the agent that I worked with. Ali was very pleasant to work with and helped me finding my first home. Ali was helpful in finding pros/cons of each unit and let me decide at the end, that's an important factor when you want someone on your side to help you decide. Ali was always available and on-time for me. She has also helped me on some home decorations ideas too.
I also had some questions and concerns on the price of the property that I ended-up buying, Christine helped me review all the comparables and took extra effort and time and made sure I am buying with peace of mind.
I would recommend Christine Cowern team as a professional team that make sure you're covered in every step of stressful home buying process. Specially if you're the first time home buyer, you know what I mean :)
Amid Varshoi
September 4, 2020
Ali was very helpful and fast acting in our home buying process. She was always available to answer our many questions as first time home buyers.
Staci Morris
August 21, 2020
If you're looking for a realtor who is willing to work, go with Christine Cowern.
I met with Ali from the Christine Cowern team in February 2019 and she was amazing. She was so knowledgeable about the area, was so well prepared and absolutely wonderful to deal with. She answered all my questions and was willing to work with me on every aspect of the listing. Even through COVID, she was on top of everything and incredibly professional. In the end, we found a really wonderful tenant for my unit and I couldn't be happier with her and the whole Cowern team.
I would recommend them in a heartbeat to anyone looking to sell, buy or rent a unit.
Emily Waterfield
August 14, 2020
The Christine Cowern team helped my family both list our condo and find a rental in the middle of a pandemic and were amazing! Tara sold our condo in one day and was very professional, easy to reach 24/7, knew the market well, and a great negotiator! Ali was very professional, responsive, and a skilled negotiator! She helped us negotiate an amazing lease that gave us the flexibility we needed and secured our first choice for the rental. Along the way, Lori did a great job in coordinating both transactions, helping us find temporary storage, and checking in to ensure all our needs were met!
The Christine Cowen team is amazing and I would not hesitate to work with them again!
David Harris
August 12, 2020
When you are making the biggest purchase of your life, you need the experts on your side.
From the beginning, the Christine Cowern Realty team impressed us with their professionalism and expertise. Our needs were very specific and the custom app made it easy for us to weed out the homes that simply wouldn’t work and focus only on what would work best for us. When we finally found the home of our dreams our agent, Ali McDonald, worked quickly and tirelessly overnight to keep the deal alive. We woke up to wonderful news that our final offer was accepted. When we met the listing agent the next day they mentioned that it was mostly because our agent advocating for us and negotiating so tactfully that we managed to close the deal. At the end of the day, you will want to work with a real estate agent that is exceptional with people and knows the industry inside and out. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Christine Cowern Real Estate team to any of my friends and family. If we ever move again, we know who to call.
Jocelyn Babudri
August 3, 2020
Overall we had a very good experience working with two of them. Liked their professionalism and client care. Would definitely recommend to others. Thank you both.
Sofia Dhasatsang
July 17, 2020
Ali was absolutely fantastic to work with. As first time home buyers we weren't as well versed in the process. She was extremely patient and so helpful throughout. Answered all questions in a timely manner and very professional!
And a special Thank you to Lori for being the initial contact!
Thank you to the whole team, such an incredible first time experience!
Leisha Klinger
July 9, 2020
I was referred to Ali by an agent friend of mine and I need to send her a bottle of wine to thank her ASAP! From Ali's callback within half-an-hour of initially emailing her, to super fun and efficient showings, to walking me through every single step of signing the final contract and setting up my insurance and hydro and all the little details that I'm horrible at remembering, Ali was five stars across the board! Six if I could give it! I truly don't think I will ever use another agent, and I will refer her in a heartbeat to anyone and everyone I know, including my own parents! She was truly outstanding, within moments of meeting her I knew we would become fast friends as she just has the best energy imaginable, she is so fun and easy to be with and she just made the tedious task of finding a new home so enjoyable! When I couldn't make it last minute one day she even went in and took a video describing every nook and cranny for me, and could not of been more understanding! I like to look online at places myself and sent her countless emails daily asking her for more info and she followed up on every single one and took me to every one I wanted to see. I truly do not have one complaint about her, she is as perfect an agent you will ever find. Call this girl! You will thank me later :). And also a shout out to her customer care gal Lori who followed up to make sure all was good and ask if she could help me get settled in any way, just phenomenal service. I had never used the Christine Cowern team before but they have quickly shot up to the top of my list. I truly believe some people are made for certain jobs and Ali is made for this, she is an absolute star. I'm actually excited to move again so I can use her LOL! Great job to the entire team, you gals earn every great review you get! Thank you so much.
Meghan Smith
April 28, 2020
My wife & I worked with Ali McDonald & The Christine Cowern team to purchase our first home and we were thrilled with the experience. Right from our initial consultation, we immediately felt comfortable that Ali and her team understood our specific needs and made what we anticipated being a challenging experience in purchasing a first home pretty seamless.
Ali's service, professionalism & dedication to helping us won't soon be forgotten and I would highly recommend the Christine & Cowern team to anybody looking to purchase their first home.
Jamie Kelly
April 7, 2020
It was a pleasure to work with Tara and the whole Christine Cowern team while selling our home. They helped to make the entire process easy, even when going through it with a newborn and a toddler! Tara was able to coordinate quick and beautiful renovations, excellent staging, and great marketing of our home. Her professionalism, responsiveness and hard work gave us a sense of confidence and calm during this important transaction.
Melissa Laursen
March 6, 2020
I’m so glad we chose to go with the Christine Cowern team. We wanted to get our place rented as soon as possible and we worked primarily with Ali, who found us the perfect tenants within days of the listing being out in winter! How amazing is that? She was very professional, always kept us in the loop and made sure that everyone was happy. She was a delight to deal with and I’d highly recommend Christine and Ali if you are planning to sell, buy or even rent your place!
Naina Thackoorie
February 12, 2020
I used the the Christine Cowern Team to buy my first home. My realtor was Andrea Feldman. She was genuine and found exactly what I wanted. She did not try to "up-sell" anything and was honest about all the places we visited and if it would meet my needs/wants. She also would call places ahead and ask for extra information not stated in listing to prevent me having to see places she knew I would not like (ie facing a hi-way). She took my time into consideration and I appreciated her use of electronic signatures for documents. She was also able to refer me to an excellent broker and lawyer.
All the members of the team that I met were extremely competent and I felt comfortable asking the basic "first time buyer questions." They really took time to get to know what I was looking for and were easy to contact at any time.
Andrea was able to negotiate on the price.
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When I compare my home buying experience with my friends and family I can see how fortunate I was to have such a great team.
I also liked how they connect you to a "concierge" after to help you find reputable companies for renovations and movers.
-Christine Degan
Christine Degan
January 8, 2020
Andrea Feldman was the real estate agent who handled the purchase of my first home and I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Being a first-time homeowner, she was very patient in walking me through the relevant details involved with the purchase of a home. On very short notice, Andrea was available to meet me for multiple viewings in the city. With her up to date knowledge of the Toronto condo market, she appraised the true value of any place quickly. She kept me constantly updated on the latest developments, which were often quite fluid. She took care of every detail of the buying process and gave me excellent advice about the purchase price. Andrea could always be easily reached or would get back to me promptly when she was not available. She managed all the paperwork and coordinated all status certificate reviews with a detail-focused lawyer in a timely manner. She was tireless, even-tempered, reasonable, and encouraging in the more difficult moments when looking for a home. But, her customer care didn’t diminish once I had secured a place. Andrea also helped with the financing by referring me to a broker who was able to undercut the rate that I had found personally. She checked in with me multiple times after my move in day to ensure that everything went smoothly. Andrea is an invaluable asset to Sage because she goes above and beyond the duties of an agent.
I felt that I received the VIP treatment from Sage.
Jacopo Stifani
Jacopo Stifani
January 8, 2020
I had the opportunity to work with Tara Crooks & Lori Aiello from the Christine Cowern team and was beyond impressed and overjoyed with the results. I was looking for a condo in a very specific location (Harbourfront Downtown Toronto) and with a very quick/specific timeline and we were able to not only find it within weeks, but move up the closing date to better fit my schedule. This was only possible through Tara's availability, responsiveness, experience/knowledge, and attentiveness. I can't fully express how grateful I am for Tara and the Christine Cowern team and resources. Would 100% recommend and would use again in a heartbeat!
Alexandra Soloman
January 6, 2020
Tara is amazing! Our condo sold within the week. She is very strategic and professional. We will be happy to work with Tara again in the future.
Jovana Urosevic
December 19, 2019
My girlfriend and I truly can't say enough about Tara and her team. From start to finish, they handled our sale and purchase with the utmost professionalism, care, and enthusiasm. And the best part, they're real, genuine people, not real estate robots that just go through the motions. If you're ever in need of real estate help, this is the group to call. They're exactly who you hope for when making such a big transaction.
Mike De Candido
December 8, 2019
My wife and I bought our first place with Christine and Tara, it was a great experience. I highly recommend them to any first-time buyer.
Gareth Simpson
December 3, 2019
Our agent, Ali, was very understanding of our crazy schedule. She was flexible and helped us sort out everything we needed beforehand which made the process easier once we found the right home. We trusted her in providing us listings that were in safe areas and stayed within our budget. We appreciate the work Ali did for us and we hope to contact her again when it is time for us to buy instead of rent!
Maya Ezzo
October 23, 2019
** A DREAM TEAM**
I don't think i will ever have enough words to describe the FANTASTIC personalized customer service and dedication this team of hard working ladies delivered.
As first time buyers we were really nervous to find a realtor and not be rushed to just buy any house, as we walked into Catherine's office we though we were ready to start looking and after a few moths just browsing on the fantastic app they have to search for houses , we decided we wanted to wait and that we were not ready, long story short we waited almost a year to start looking again and during that time Catherine and her team gave us the space and time we needed.
Once we decided to start looking again Catherine made sure to understand what we were really looking for, she ALWAYS accommodated her schedule to our needs, there was never an "i cant" or " can we reschedule" and trust me we had this wonderful lady driving all the way down to Whitby on peak hours.
She never pushed her ideas on houses we liked or disliked, but she always took the time to educate us and made sure we had all the details before making a decision, Catherine was answering her phone with our question even on weekends and holidays after hours, she provided accurate and fast info on all the properties we had questions.
As clients my husband and me couldn't be happier to have work with Catherine and her team, and we ended up finding the right place for us, and hey! even after that they are still supporting us , making sure we have everything we need ( they even sent us a checklist to help us prepare for closing and moving ).
Please believe us when we say THANK YOU for making this experience smooth and seamless.
GISSEL Batista
October 21, 2019
Ali was always available, helped me select properties that may fit my needs and very clear in walking me through the process.
I strongly recommend her and her team.
Agnes Fimayer
October 17, 2019
Tara was one of the best agents I've ever had the pleasure to work with. She was informative, helpful and strategic. Not only did she help us sell our home, she provided great guidance on next steps and gave us amazing referrals to other services that we required. If you want a dependable and courteous agent, look no further!
Fraser M
October 17, 2019
We are lucky to have been put into contact with you and your team. We would highly recommend your services to anyone looking to buy and/or sell.
We just wanted to thank you again for all your hard work and time with us. I know we are quite particular so thank you for your patience and kindness throughout the whole process. You really did make the long wait for the perfect home enjoyable!
We feel fortunate to have come across your name in our search for a realtor!
Thank you again! We will be forever appreciative and look back on this experience positively.
Courtney de Gray
October 15, 2019
When it came time to look for a new home, we contacted Christine Cowern without thinking. Having worked with Christine and her team in the past, we knew we would be getting a full-service real estate team who were professional, transparent, knowledgeable, and on the ball with communication. This time, we were introduced to Andrea, and she guided us through the competitive home buying process with ease. She also was instrumental in helping us find great tenants for another property in record time! When it comes to any real estate needs, the Christine Cowern Real Estate Team is the team you will want on your side and we couldn't be happier with our choice! Thank you and we look forward to working with this team in the future!!
K T
October 8, 2019
Staged the home so that the home is the best possible light leading to many viewings and a quick sale. The entire team was a delight to deal with.
Douglas MacIntyre
October 4, 2019
Extremely professional, responsive, knowledgable, super well-organized. Are able to guide buyers or sellers in clear and easy to follow steps all the way. They are undeterred by any obstacles and are often able to find simple solutions when others lack the knowledge or skill to do so. They not only provide the guidance needed to buy/sell a property but they also do not vanish after the real estate transaction ends. They are there to help with recommendations for lawyers, mortgage specialists, home repairs, cleaning services, staging, and simply anything one needs to keep their property in tip-top shape. Awesome! I would give them 6 stars if I could.
Denise Milovan
September 13, 2019
We were fortunate to have Tara guide us through the buying and selling process in Toronto! It is obviously a very competitive market these days and we are very happy with how quickly our condo sold! Tara has been very helpful in helping us navigate through some unforeseen issues that came up with our purchased property- she’s been professional, knowledgeable and wonderful to work with! Thank you so much Tara!!!
Helen Yusuf
August 28, 2019
Ali was a great first realtor to have! She answered all our questions timely along the process. Very happy with our new home, thank you!
Brandon Rufino
August 15, 2019
Ali was a consummate professional...Very knowledgeable and a real pleasure to work with...she drove us around to every showing...she showed us different places in different lease brackets...therefore, new what the market was offering.
Serge Desrochers
August 14, 2019
As graduate students at UofT looking to find a place to lease in Toronto, my housemate and I figured that we would have a rough time finding a 2-bedroom apartment given that there are so many tenants looking to rent in the city and the chances of a landlord accepting students with very modest incomes would be low. However, Ali McDonald from the Christine Cowern Team provided expertise and helped us find a fantastic place below our price point with a reliable landlord in less than two weeks time from my initial phone call with Ali. Quick to respond to messages, flexible with viewing dates, very knowledgeable regarding the application process, and always professional; without Ali it would have been unlikely for us to have found such an affordable place that is more than just a grungy basement closet.
Steven McKiel
August 14, 2019
I was new to Canada, just 8 months when I planned to buy a home. I had no idea on what all needs to be done how to do it as it was my first time buying home. My mortgage broker suggested me for going through Christine Cowern Real Estate. And then it was like a cake walk. My Agent Ali, she was one of the most wonderful person's I have ever met. She not only helped me find the home of my expectations and needs but also helped me understand various other expects which I should look at(I was a novice). The houses she showed were really great, and after a month long search I was able to find the perfect house at the best price. She was also very prompt and always available I had any questions/queries.
Really pleased to work with them. Will continue working with them in future too and would recommend others too.
Mandeep-Singh Chhina
August 8, 2019
When I set out to buy a new home there was no question in my mind who I would contact. Having used the services of Christine and her team for several transactions over the years, I had full trust and confidence that I would receive top notch, professional and personalized service - which of course I did. From Catherine’s patience in helping me find a new house to Christine’s smooth handling of the sale of my home, it has been a seamless process. I love the attention that the whole team pays to ensuring an exceptional customer experience. Plus, there is an abundance of help with resources and referrals to contractors, brokers,lawyers etc to meet every need along the way! I highly recommend using the Christine Cowern Team!
Sally-Ann Johnson
July 17, 2019
I wish I could give this company and their team six stars!My best friend used this company to find her own place and recommended them to us.
I was living in the US with our two toddlers and helping care for my godmom who is battling cancer when my husband accepted a job in Toronto. We had no plans to leave Vancouver and had just over a month to make the move to the GTA. I hitched a trailer onto the back of my SUV and drove 20+ hours to Toronto with only a weekend to secure a rental before flying back to Vancouver.
My husband and I both were under a lot of stress and Ali (our realtor) swooped in to help us with one of our biggest decisions - where to live! From the moment we first connected with her, she demonstrated such professionalism, responsiveness in matching our needs and desires to an ideal location and impressive confidence in her ability to get us exactly what we wanted. I spent two days touring homes with Ali and lots of emails, texts and phone calls between the three of us.
I love that the company is run by women, and they are all great with communication and trying to understand your needs. Christine and Lori also reached out several times prior to commencing our search and even after we moved in, making sure that everything went smoothly and that we were happy. They also off wrap-around services and referrals for any type of repair, renovation or service work you may need in your home.
We are beyond satisfied with this company and the services that Ali provided to us and will definitely continue to work with them, and refer our contacts as well.
Megan Munroe
April 26, 2019
The Christine Cowern Team sold my property within days of the listing going live and above asking price. The whole team was extremely helpful and professional throughout the whole process and took care of everything every step of the way, which made selling my condo while moving to another continent astonishingly easy. The experience was excellent overall, this agency is in a class of their own.
Mathieu Clementin
February 2, 2019
We just came across the internet and Christine Cowerns Team showed up. For some reason, i placed my information as i had a feeling they would be the one to help us. They called us right away and wanted to meet with me and my family. It was our first time to meet up with an agent since we were not really that serious looking at that time as we don't know the exact steps yet on how to find our first home. It was a blessing in disguise as Marian has helped us from day 1 until we have finally closed the deal! And now we are very very happy to finally live in our first home. :) Christine's team is everything under 1 roof: having a great agent, knows excellent lawyers, helpful mortgage broker, and home services that can be very convenient! Keep up the awesome work Christine! You and your team are very outstanding! More power!
Antoinette Viaje
January 23, 2019
Buying our first house was daunting to me, as my husband and I were organizing our wedding at the same time as looking for a house. Christine's team made it all do easy and less stressful. Now I am actually looking forward to buying our next home, and will never need to find another realtor!
Alex Idzik
January 23, 2019
I knew I wanted to work with the team as soon as I sat down for my buyer's consultation. Julia told me she would get me moving before Christmas and she helped me make it happen.
Wen Zhi
November 28, 2018
We recently purchased a condo and sold our house, both on very tight timelines, through the Christine Cowern team. We were involved with various members of the team at different points of both transactions but mainly worked with Christine as well as with Catherine and Julia. We were extremely satisfied with our experience with the entire team.
There are many reasons we would definitely use the Christine Cowern team in future, and are now highly recommending them to our friends.
We always felt that the team “got us” and that they were working in our exclusive interests. As a result, we trusted their advice implicitly and that is something we really valued. They also listened to us and we felt that our views were taken seriously and were factored into their own work at every step.
The team has outstanding resources and contacts. At many points along the way, we needed help on very short notice arranging storage, completing home renovations, planning condo upgrades etc. and in every case the team stepped in to provide exactly the support we needed (lawyer, contractors….) exactly when we needed it.
The work that the team provided in preparing the house for sale was top notch. We were extremely impressed with the calibre of cleaners, stagers and home inspectors they provided and feel that this all helped enormously in making the sales process go smoothly.
The team is very skilled at planning and negotiating real estate transactions and was able to guide us expertly through the process of both buying and selling.
Finally, although we are now completing this process, we feel confident that Christine and the team will be there for us in future if we have any further questions or needs. They believe in building sustained relationships, and that is of great value to us as well.
In short, we couldn’t be happier. Thanks Christine Cowern and team for a great real estate experience!
Etobicoke Couple Etobicoke Couple
October 28, 2018
Working with Marian Stevens, I was impressed every step of the way. Throughout the process, Marian facilitated numerous viewings in a short timeline, and I had access to important data- and experience-based information and insight, reliable mortgage consulting, and a seamless introduction to a law firm when it came time to close.
All of this support meant that I could focus on making the right decision for me without being distracted by unnecessary uncertainty. And when it came time to make an offer, Marian's negotiating skills were really impressive, and I've made a purchase that I would not have thought possible! She walked me through the buying process with such skill that I always understood what was happening and never felt overwhelmed.
Even after closing, she's been amazing, working with her agency to help me coordinate cleaning, painting, and leasing. A very satisfying experience with a consummate professional!
Mary Eileen Wennekers
August 31, 2018
I enjoyed working with everyone on the Christine Cowern Team! Tara was wonderful - incredibly patient, always accommodating of my schedule and on top of the research on all the (many, many) condos we looked at.
I've also had a chance to work with Julia and Catherine, both of whom were warm, supportive and friendly. Lori, on the Client Care side, has provided a wealth of information and has been quick to answer all my follow-up questions after the purchase was made.
Because the whole team works in such a cohesive and comprehensive manner, the process has been seamless and considerably less stressful and now I get to enjoy my new place :)
Claire Wei
August 31, 2018
My husband and I just purchased our first home with the help of Catherine and we are so excited! We met on Thursday and had our offer accepted for a home that ticks all our boxes on Tuesday. It moved so fast, but being first time home buyers, Catherine gave excellent advice and basically held our hand through the entire experience. Her communication skills, not just with us but with the sellers, was stellar. She seemed to know exactly what to do to get us our home on our terms and also make it appealing enough to the sellers. The home we got ticked all the boxes on our wishlist and was well within our budget. The rest of the Christine Cowern team were all so welcoming, available, and helpful. I definitely wouldn't go anywhere else.
Judy So
August 30, 2018
Our initial meeting with Christine and Catherine was extremely encouraging. They made sure to have a full understanding of what we were looking for in a property and were optimistic that we would find a place that fit our wants and our budget. Their search process gave us the room to be deeply involved and selective about the places we saw, as opposed just taking us out to any and all listings that may not have been ideal.
Catherine was knowledgeable, professional, and personable. She was understanding of our concerns, answered any questions we had about the buying process, and was always available when we needed her. Catherine was really on the ball. She worked hard and because of her go getter mentality and ability to network and negotiate, we were able to buy a great place in an awesome neighborhood.
Melissa Bee
June 29, 2018
Catherine Goguen is, truly, the most amiable, professional, energetic realtor I've ever worked with - a pleasure to do business with. I felt extremely confident that she was looking after my best interests at each and every step of the process proactively - beyond my own knowledge and my expectations, and without me asking. To me this means she wanted the entire transaction to be smooth for all parties but also demonstrated to me that she cares about her clients on a personal level. I looked forward to seeing her on our travels.
Tony Hamill
June 19, 2018
The Christine Cowern Team is the best real estate team in the GTA! Catherine was exceptional from her response time, to experience in closing our deal. We would highly recommend this team to all our family and friends! Their network of resources and knowledge in the industry create a stress free experience.
Rowena Domingo
May 25, 2018
Great experience from start to finish with the Christine Cowern Team. I would highly recommend their services to anyone selling their home. The staging consultation and rearrangement of my home decor I believe was key in getting a higher return on my investment. I was concerned that being overseas during the listing of my condo might prove difficult with an 11 hour time difference, but that didn't have any impact on the excellent service provided by Tara and the rest of the team. Tara sold my condo on day 2 of being listed and for more than asking. Many thanks to everyone involved in the whole process!
Chris G
May 16, 2018
This was my first time in working with Christine and her team, and I could not have been more pleased with the process and outcome. The team of Christine and Tara were studious about knowing the neighbourhood, and establishing the right approach and price for my property listing. With great, two-way communication and responsiveness, they were able to help provide insight into how to best market the listing - which led to a very fast sale. Moreover, the entire process, leading to multiple offers and a selling price (record in my condo building) that I could not have been more happy with, was the icing on the cake of a truly drama-free and pleasant sales process. I have found my team for all future real estate needs, and you should find your way to them as well.
Robert Skanes
April 18, 2018
My purchase was made in a sellers market so properties were being sold within days of being listed. Our agent helped to get a us a viewing and offer in promptly which helped in securing the purchase. Very happy with her proactive nature.
Vanathy N
February 26, 2018
I sold my home with Christine Cowern and her team. They are excellent in the way they deal with clients. They communicate clearly with you and keep you posted on all the bookings to see your home, make efforts to get back to those who view your property, and give you great feedback as to how to make your home the most attractive to buyers. They're up on the social media front, too, so you're not stuck merely with the MLS listing. All around, a great team to work with.
Tim Quet
February 23, 2018
Tara did a great job. We knew the area in which we wanted to purchase. She sent listings with my specifications on a regular basis.When Tara was unable to show us the properties b/c of prior commitments, she made sure a co-worker was available. Very professional, great team to work with.
D, L & R T
January 26, 2018
Christine was very knowledgeable about everything that had to do with my sale. You can tell that the research was done ahead of time and everything was prepared without me having to lift a finger. Christine also made me feel like part of the family which made the transaction a lot more comfortable
Rita Kooldip
January 3, 2018
Chad was very helpful in guiding us through the process and very knowledgeable of the condominium building we ended up buying. We appreciated his honesty in explaining both the pros and cons of the building and about any upcoming construction in the area. He helped us come up with a strong offer that was accepted on the first attempt. He was available to show us properties 7 days a week and was diligent in recommending properties that fit our criteria.
Thanks Chad!
David Harris
December 12, 2017
Chad Stover is a brilliant Real Estate Agent to work with. He provided us the right advice as well as informed us about the neighborhood that we as a young family were seeking. I have no hesitation in recommending Chad to anyone looking to buy or sell. He has the right attitude and expertise that makes him one of the best.
Having said that, I also want to point out Christine Cowern who without a doubt played a vital part securing the deal. Your dedication to help us and offer solution is unquestionable. Thank you Chad and Christine (Dynamic Duo)-Rupz and Annie
Rupam Bhattacharya
November 16, 2017
Christine, Chad and her entire team are an amazing bunch of individuals. From the get go, she and Chad assessed our needs and made suggestions of places that suited what we were looking for. They were accommodating and easily accessible through all forms of communications and worked tirelessly to find us our first home within a short period of time and within our budget. Her team was patient and provided us with the all tools to make our first home purchase an easy, stress free and seamless process. We would gladly recommend her team to anyone looking to buy or sell a home and truly believe they are working in the best needs of their clients. Thanks Chad and Christine for everything!
Kelli T
November 15, 2017
We were beyond happy with our selling and buying experience with the Christine Cowern Team! Both Christine and Tanya are so knowledgeable, organized, and responsive to any questions or concerns you might have about the process. You really feel like you're getting a team service when you list and buy with them. They will try their very best to help out with whatever random question or need you have during the process (and they respond to your texts and emails at all times of the day). They also provide you with access to Lori, their customer care expert. If you have a question about hiring painters or getting quotes for renovations at your new place -- she's on it and will send you something back ASAP! Overall, I must say that they provided us with a much better experience then we thought we could have. We also had the added stress of closing the sale of our former property and the purchase of our new property on the same day. Both Christine and Tara had our backs throughout the day, as they made various calls to ensure that our move-out and move-in process went as smoothly as it possibly could. You really can't go wrong using this team for your real estate needs, as they've perfected the art of taking the stress out of selling and buying in Toronto!
Stephanie Quail
November 14, 2017
I bought my first property with Christine about 7 years ago and I recently had the pleasure of working with Christine and her team once again on 2 projects that came up back to back. What can I say except that they delivered on every stage and were firing on all cylinders.
The first was on the sale of the Condo I lived in. Christine provided me all the details I needed about current market conditions, current legislation changes and where my Condo fell into that picture. I was hesitant about using a stager but Christine had never steered me wrong in the past and I choose to listen to her. Listen up people it paid off "BIG TIME". All the parts came together and I got more on closing than I think we both anticipated. She also sets you up so that you are notified and kept up to date on all viewings of your property. BTW house listed and sold over ask within 72 hours and that was with me out of the country. She is not an old school agent. Christine and her team make this possible by using the most current and available technology out there. No fax machine here. LOL. Also 2 thumbs up to Rachael, Bethany and Marisol for an awesome staging job.
The second transaction was unexpected on my part. I had a Condo rental unit downtown and the current tenants of 3+ years notified me they were moving out because they bought a house and moving into a new and exciting stage of their life. However for me this was a very busy time at work and I did not have the time to interview and do showings for a new tenant. In the past I had always done this on my own but choose to reach out and see if Christine and team were up for the challenge. SURPRISE they took it on and found me a new SUPER TENANT with the deal and lease completed in 48 hours!!!!
So whether you are looking to buy, sell or rent what are you waiting for??? Give Christine and her team a call. You will be as far from disappointed as possible!!!!!
John M
November 14, 2017
Tara was wonderful to deal with. She was honest and practical in her approach, creative in her negotiations and made a material impact on our ability to get our offer accepted. Tara was also very responsive throughout the entire process and made every effort to accommodate all of our requests. Highly recommend.
Mark L
November 3, 2017
Amazing experience from start to finish. This was our 1st sale and 2nd purchase using Christine and her team. Many thanks to Tara, Chad and Rakhee for making the process as smooth as possible. They are the best in the biz and were there for us every step of the way. They took the time to understand our family’s needs and we ended up in our dream home in our dream neighborhood. Christine’s customer service is outstanding and goes above and beyond – always available to her clients. And I mean always! We are so happy to have engaged this all star team for such an important transaction. Can’t thank you enough for all you did!
Broad View
November 2, 2017
Tara is very efficient and had our condo rented out in a few short days at a great price. She is very thorough and communicates well, which made it easy for us to process the rental agreement even though we don't live in the same province. Would definitely use Tara again in the future.
Cindy Hai
October 25, 2017
This is our 4th time using Christine and her team. Our experience has always been outstanding.
Christine is the most dedicated and knowledgable real estate agent that we have ever worked with. She always makes time for you no matter how busy she is. My husband and I purchased our most recent place together, this was my first time buying, Christine was very good at ensuring the place was in good order especially things I did not check in the walk though she was on it. We truly love working with Christine and her team because they are very quick to respond to emails/ calls and if there is a request they ensure to complete it ASAP. Christine truly cares for her clients and always ensure they are taken care of. We truly consider Christine as a friend not just a agent, she is so warm and welcoming.
My husband and I view the condo on Saturday at 2PM and Rakhee and Anika (Mortgage Savvy) they did the underwrite in just under and hour and we purchases the place by 8PM. Needless to say they are a DREAM TEAM. Anika was excellent took the time to go over every detail which was great as this was all new and abundance of information.
Thank you to everyone, we are all moved in and couldn’t be happier.
Raniyah Anderson
October 16, 2017
The Christine Cowern Team made the business of selling and buying a highly enjoyable personal experience.
Their expertise and professionalism floats them above the rest of the crowd.
Her hand picked team reflects the many warm and outstanding qualities that Christine possesses.
I cannot express enough positives about Christine’s ‘awesomeness’!
Charmaine
Charmaine Farnsworth
October 12, 2017
Brilliant. Honest. Efficient.
It was like handing over the keys of our house, and then having Christine take over and run the show for us. Communicated late into the night (because we asked for it), through text, IMs, emails, phone...Follows the simple principle of over-communicating, so that over-zealous sellers like us are kept happy!! In our absence, Christine took out the trash, swept the floors, boxed in our cushions prior to rain storms, received our mail and parcels etc. Her team helped us patch up drywall. Christine has a huge storage of decor items she used to stage our house. All of this at no additional cost!
Fantastic service, and would recommend Christine and team to everyone from hereon. We will also look to source her for all future RE purchases and sales! Thanks Christine, and team!
Sunny Ritwik
October 10, 2017
We are from out of province and wanted to sell our downtown Toronto condo but didn’t know a realtor. We searched online for realtors with 5 star reviews and Christine Cowern’s name came up. She has without a doubt earned those reviews. From the initial phone call the service we received was exceptional. Christine went above and beyond taking care of things most realtors don’t. She was always responsive, answering phone calls and texts in a timely manner. Our condo sold in two days! Christine’s superior marketing and negotiating skills got us a quick sale and a sale price well above asking while other condos in the same building were still on the market. A few days before closing the purchaser requested some minor fixes be taken care of, being so far away we called Christine in a panic, thankfully she was already on it. The sale closed without any issues. If you are looking for a realtor we highly recommend Christine Cowern.
Janet H
October 10, 2017
In a word, WOW! Christine and team definitely care and put the work and attention in to every single detail to deliver the sale (a rather complicated assignment sale at that)! I could not of been more impressed and it was a true pleasure to work with Christine - she had my back and made sense of everything the whole 'journey'! In addition, she's a truly great person and meetings + phone calls were always fun! Thank you Christine and team!! :)
Matt Robinson
October 5, 2017
Christine was fantastic every single step of the way. I trusted her with my money to purchase and to sell. She is a pleasure to work with and down to earth. There aren't many agents who take care of the mortgage agent to the lawyers in every detail. Christine Cowen is highly recommended as an agent. She keeps your best interest in mind all the time.She communicates and keeps in touch with you every minute during this stressfull dance of the buy and sell life experience.
I highly recommend working with Christine Cowen as she will keep your best interest st heart.
Dalia Salin
October 3, 2017
This was not my first time working with Christine and certainly will not be my last! I did not think my previous experience would be topped but then Christine introduced me to her team. Whereas last time Christine was a solo act, this time she has an awesome team to support. I had access to Christine as our selling agent, Tara as our buying agent & Rakhee from Mortgage Savvy as our broker. We felt like we had the dream team – from the communication, to the honest advice, to the over and above like giving us access to a complementary interior decorator after our purchase – the entire experience was enjoyable and as stress-free as it is going to get. In the Christine Cowern Team we felt like we got so much more than just a transaction – we got thoughtful and appropriate advise that not only got us in a place that we love, but has also set us up for future success. A big thank you to Rakhee, Tara & Christine!
Geoff Suares
September 29, 2017
It was such a fun, exciting and stress-free experience working with Christine and Chad! From beginning to end, they were so great as they took the time to understand our needs so they could make great recommendations since we were new to the city. Chad made sure to follow up with us every step of the way. We were also incredibly impressed with entire support team, including Lori who helped us find a storage company and even negotiated unbelievable prices. Christine's team has definitely proven to go above and beyond in every way and we would definitely recommend them to our friends.
Doreen Fung
August 31, 2017
As first time homebuyers, the process of purchasing a home can be quite overwhelming. Thanks to the Christine Cowern Team and their number of services, our experience was actually quite wonderful! For our homebuying, we were assigned an excellent team for a full-service experience.
Chad was our wonderful agent. He knew the market well, was happy to answer our numerous silly questions at all sorts of hours (sometimes responding to us as early as sunrise to late into the evening), and he was always punctual despite Toronto traffic which really adds to his professionalism.
Rakhee was our mortgage broker and her level of customer service was incredibly superb. She always kept us in the loop with updates and when there was a hiccup with our legal counsel, Rakhee took care of the situation in a snap.
Rachael was our design guru and provided us with our new home design consultation. She was very helpful to us as new homebuyers, providing us with some great tips and advice for our home.
Client care services was a very nice offering as well, and Lori the client care specialist whom we worked with, helped us with some of our specific research needs for our new home and we found her to be very responsive.
All in all, we loved our experience, and if we were to do it all over again, this team would definitely be the one we would call.
Onorato Family
August 8, 2017
This was my second time working with Christine Cowern as I had sold a townhome condo in liberty villlage with her help a few years ago. Her and I maintained a friendship and I was eager and excited to work with her again when I was ready to purchase another home. I didn't even have to think, I knew I wanted her as my agent again after my outstanding last experience. I knew I could trust her and I was happy to work with her new and growing team. I was even more impressed this time and so blown away by the continual honest, genuine and thorough service she provides to all her clients.
Christine set me up with Chad, one of her amazing agents who is an incredible expert in the condo market. He was so great and flexible to work with and made everything an enjoyable process. I always appreciated his advice and input and was extremely satisfied in the great deal he got me on the perfect condo in the exact neighbourhood I wanted!
The Christine Cowern team is a beginning to end incredible customer service network of people who will help you and you can trust for their dedication and professionalism. They all have your best interests in mind and that is so important during one of the biggest purchases or sales of your life!
Her referral of an incredible mortgage broker led me to the best rate, one that my own bank of over 30 years could not meet or beat! Rahkee Dhingra and the Mortgage Savvy team we were so professional and a pleasure to work with. I even used their lawyer Laith Hahn and I was so happy with the convenient and outstanding service he provided, which led to me having a smooth and stress-free closing!
My best friend is currently using the Christine Cowern team to sell her place and buy a new one because of my referral, and I have recommended her to all of my family and friends because I'm so confident in the outstanding service that they will receive that I will vouch for her to anyone and everyone. With so much competition in today's real estate market and part-time agents, you want to make sure you get an amazing agent who will care about your interests more than profit and that is an extremely rare quality in today's world!
I truly look forward to working with Christine Cowern and her team in the future as I know I can sit back and relax and enjoy the entire process from beginning to end with such an amazing team and inspiring, dedicated agent.
Ruth C
Ruth Curran
August 3, 2017
I worked with Tara on Christine Cowerns team. I had the opportunity to meet both beautiful ladies after being referred to her team by a friend. Christine introduced me to her east-end expert, Tara and it was a match made in heaven.
Tara was always helpful throughout my house hunt, truly listening to my concerns, addressing all my questions. I am a first time home-buyer and she went the extra mile to ensure I was comfortable. She never made me feel pressured in any way and even in a market that would be discouraging to most home buyers - Tara was able to think out side of the box for me and help me find my dream and I couldn't be happier!
When I need a realtor, Tara will without a doubt always be my first call and always be highly recommended to friends.
Priscilla Poirier
August 1, 2017
Buying and selling a home is one of the most stressful life events and we are so glad we partnered with Christine! From the initial in-home consultation on selling our home to finding us that next dream home, Christine was there every step of the way! The level of professionalism, attention to detail, and responsiveness is second to none. We highly recommend working with Christine when buying or selling a home – you won’t be disappointed!
Maureen Skiles
July 23, 2017
I highly recommend Christine Cowern and her team. I used her to sell my condo a few years ago, which after accepting her recommendation to stage the unit, was sold within 7 days for asking. I have always recommended her to my friends, including a couple who recently completed a purchase and were highly satisfied with her team's professionalism, market knowledge and attention to detail!
Marc Johnson
June 7, 2017
My experience with Christine and her team has been nothing short of AMAZING! I started using their services when we were selling our home last year, and the amount of effort Christine puts into her projects is above and beyond anything I expected. We used Christine's team to help with determining what needed to be done with the house, all the marketing material looked great, the photographer took wonderful pictures all to ensure we sold fast and did it work! Stayed on the market for no more than 2 days!
Christine and her team came over and helped us organize, declutter and stage the entire space, and then helped us with all the paper work and back and forth to ensure a hassle-free and smooth closing. Being able to sign acceptance documents over my phone was immensely appreciated too!
I was so happy with all the effort, I used Christine's team for the purchase of my new home too, again they went above and beyond ensuring I make the right choice for my needs without any pressure from their side. And I have to say I’m was again so pleased to have them on my side.
I have had the pleasure of working with the entire Christine Cowern team and associated network and I wouldn't hesitate recommending their services to anyone! I'm super happy having worked with everyone and have made some really great friends along the way! :)
Rejini Jacob
May 29, 2017
Christine Cowern And Tara Crooks ,thank you, thank you, thank you for making the whole process of purchasing my dream apartment so easy. Tara Crooks was amazing throughout the entire process. Word of mouth is the best advertisement, I assure you I'm telling everyone of my positive experience with your team.
Adam H
Adam Herdan
May 17, 2017
Christine and her team of real estate professionals were instrumental in getting our Mothers home sold. Bottom line, Christine is a problem solver. Having said that, she is also compassionate, trustworthy and understanding. She always kept our families best interest at heart and acted with professional integrity and every stage of the sale.
Her responsive communication style and strategic planning resulted in a timely sale of our family home. Christine’s team is trusted and extremely knowledgeable in marketing, branding, negotiating, communicating and much, much more. To summarize, Christine went above and beyond and exceeded our expectations. Sending a heartfelt thank-you to The Christine Cowern Team.
A Taylor
May 3, 2017
When it came time to rent out my condo, its atypical layout made renting it out much more of a challenge than I had anticipated. Christine took control of the situation and organized beautiful staging to showcase the unit at its best and within a few days of the staging going in helped me secure an A+ tenant. Christine handled everything, including checking references, coordinating keys and paperwork with the rental management company and even supplied some of her own staging items at no cost to help minimize my expenses. She put me at ease knowing that she was there for me to ensure it was going to be a happy ending, and she was right; I am a very happy customer with all credit given to her. I was so impressed with the extent of her knowledge in dealing with an atypical situation, that it proves she is an expert in the real estate industry. I couldn’t imagine dealing with anyone else knowing she truly is the person you only dream about working with. Christine, thank you , thank you, thank you!!
Michelle M
May 2, 2017
I worked with Candace and it was an expedient and exciting process. She was incredibly available to help me get into the units I wanted to see, and I felt solid during the negotiations despite it being my first time purchasing. I credit that 100% to the foundation I had with my agent; solid as bedrock.
Daniel Shumka
September 12, 2024