Helping people through transition periods in their lives  gives me great satisfaction and when my clients are happy, I feel a great sense of happiness myself .

I thoroughly enjoy getting to know my clients and helping them achieve their dreams, be it their first home, a larger home for their growing family, a hobby or working farm with room to roam, a get-away Ontario cottage on the water, an investment property or downsizing into a comdominium or smaller home once the children are grown and on their own.
My heart is open to the feelings and desires of my clients and I put myself in a place that will ease the stressful experience of buying or selling for them.

I have a degree in science from the University of Guelph and have worked for many years on various environmental boards and organizations in Ontario with the goal of a cleaner and healthier area for the people and the natural elements of this amazing region.

My sons, David , Iain and Robbie, are grown and pursuing their dreams in other areas of the country now. David and Iain live in the beautiful Kelowna region and Robbie attends the University of Guelph as he works towards his law degree.

I am fortunate to have close family members living in Burlington/Oakville region and make a point of spending quality family time since I feel that the support and love of family and friends is extremely important.  This brings me to the reason I enjoy real estate so much. It combines all of the things in life that mean the most to me .....
home, family, enhancement of our communities, supporting and helping one-another, meeting and getting to know our fellow travellers on life's journey.

I hope that sometime soon I have the priviledge of meeting you and helping you with whatever your real estate
needs might be !

                                                                           I am a member of the following organizations ~

Brekland Realty Group

The Oakville, Milton and District Real Estate Board

Ontario Real Estate Association 

Canadian Real Estate Association 

Real Estate Council of Ontario 

If you are searching for your first home, I would love to assist you  !  In my 12 years as a licensed real estate sales  representative, I have helped many buyers find their first home. It gives me great satisfaction to see the happiness and glow on the faces of someone who has just signed an agreement to purchase on their first home.
First time buyers receive my utmost attention as I want them to feel comfortable throughout the search and transaction process. Ask about my first time buyer's benefits !

If you are searching for a hobby farm or country property or recreational property (waterfront or cottage), I am your sales woman ! I have a degree in science from the University of Guelph and owned a farm for 11 years and my family owns numerous waterfront properties.
I have extensive experience with issues that country/cottage owners may run into such as water/wells, septic systems, special legalities to watch for when buying rural property, etc. I have served on many environmental boards for numerous years and care greatly about a clean and healthy environment for our families and wildlife.

For a complete list of waterfront homes and cottages available on any of these water bodies, please feel free to contact me. I would be pleased to mail or email you a complete package showing waterfront properties that fall within your list of desires/needs.

Time to move up to a larger home ? Call me !  I would be happy to email you all new Burlington, Oakville or Mississauga area listings on a daily basis that meet your requirements/desires.
Also, I am happy to give you an evaluation on the current market value of your property so that you have an idea of how much you can afford to spend on a larger home....

Real estate is an excellent investment. Looking for multi-unit dwellings, waterfront  or business properties ? Don't hesitate to talk to me about what you are searching for. I will email or call you (your choice) daily with any new listings that I think may be of interest to you.  I would also be happy to inform you of any new power of sales that come on the market. Many times these are properties that with a bit of TLC, are excellent investments.

If your children have all flown the nest and you are downsizing, I will help you find the perfect spot that is just the right size for you. I have books on condominium buying that I am happy to provide you with free-of-charge. I am with you every step of the way !!

It was at a home show several years ago that I met Jo-Anne Smith.
Right off the bat I liked her disposition and her professionalism. ....In such a fast paced society, where buying and selling can add to one's stress level, Jo-Anne's demeanor was refreshing. She's calm, organized and very thorough. She listened to our comments and needs and didn't waste our time.

I wanted you to be aware that Jo-Anne has been excellent with me and my family. Her return calls were quick, her knowledge and research with the houses for sale and the market was evident.
She's honest and very personable. With very little spare time on our hands, Jo-Anne was available when we were and patient with us. I have never felt like just another client, or another sale. Brekland Realty Group is lucky to have her.

She has represented me through 3 home purchases and 3 home sales in 3 different towns. I am finally planting my roots and plan to stay out of real estate for awhile, but should we decide to purchase in the area again, I'll look forward to calling Jo-Anne.

Very Sincerely,
Jolene Lawson

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I believe that Jo-Anne Smith epitomizes the qualities that all professionals should aspire to.
I have owned and sold real estate literally from coast to coast in Canada throughout my adult life. In so doing I have used the services of all the major real-estate firms. Having been on both sides of real estate transactions many times, I can assure you that this is one of the most stressful times that families can experience. The real estate agent becomes a grounding rod for your family during this process.
.........This morning while having my coffee in our new home, I was thinking about the individuals and the companies I have dealt with during the thirty years of my career. Architects, fellow engineers, construction personnel, bankers, lawyers and real estate sales personnel.
All were good at what they did, but none combined their knowledge with the dedication, tenacity, loyality, perseverance and out right professionalism like Jo-Anne Smith.
I was thinking about how lucky I was. Not because of my great coffee or where I was having it; but, instead I was thanking God that Jo-Anne Smith answered the phone at the real estate office that night over five years ago. Afer all, without her, my dream could never have come true.
Robert Grant Mack
Engineer, Retired

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 I'm sure you will be pleased with Jo-Anne representing you in a sale or purchase. She helped us in selling our home for a great price within a short period of time and she had to work really hard finding us another place with even less time.
Jo-Anne made herself available 24 hours a day 7 days a week, with no complaints !
She will look after your best interest....We are grateful for meeting Jo-Anne and would no doubt use her as our representative again.

Sincerely,
Phil and Judy Sizer

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I am writing this letter to express my appreciation for the assistance I received while purchasing a home.
Jo-Anne went above and beyond our expectations and always made us feel that she was working for us. She always put our best interests first and pointed out many things that could have become problem down the road. Even when negotiations became complicated, Jo-Anne responded promptly and knowlegeably.
I feel fortunate to have had such a capable and experienced agent working on our behalf during a stressful time. I would highly recommend Jo-Anne to anyone looking for an agent when either buying or selling a home.

Yours Truly,

Ray and Shirley Benben