For the past decade, I have had the privilege of assisting many buyers and sellers, building lasting relationships through trust, clear communication, and a commitment to putting my clients’ needs first. I am excited to expand my service areas to include Brantford, Ancaster, and Hamilton, while also continuing to assist my clients throughout the Waterloo Region.
I help my clients make informed, confident decisions based on their individual needs,
motivations, and lifestyles at every stage of the buying or selling process. Whether working
with first-time buyers, growing families, or those entering a new season of life, I guide my
clients with care, professionalism, and confidence every step of the way.
Family and community are at the heart of everything that I do. I value a healthy work-life
balance and cherish time with my husband, children, grandchildren, family, friends, and
church community. These priorities shape the way I work—being attentive, available, and
responsive—so my clients feel supported and confident as they move forward. My goal is
simple: to provide knowledgeable guidance, genuine support, and a real estate experience
built on meaningful relationships.
My approach to business reflects the way I do life. I am relational and I work on the building blocks of acceptance, authenticity, honesty, integrity and open communication to establish strong relationships of trust and respect. Much as each home is different, so is each client and it is my goal to know each of my clients so well that I understand their motivation, lifestyle, values, needs, and wants. This relational approach expands beyond my clients into all aspects of my business, including my colleagues, lenders, lawyers, and inspectors. I am not about high-pressure sales, but rather will give my honest assessment of every situation and open that up for discussion between us. That said, there may be times when I strongly recommend that you hold back or jump right in with both feet! I love a good negotiation at the best of times and so much more after having established a great rapport with a cooperating agent on our deal!
Realtors® all have the same job, but how we do it can differ greatly. My integrity drives me to honour my clients in every possible scenario. It also requires me to be honest about the pros and cons of every situation. I promise you my best efforts while serving you with integrity, transparency, and honesty.
I love watching my family grow. With 3 grown children and their wonderful partners, I finally have the six children that I always wanted! Add 2 boisterous little grandsons and a tiny granddaughter and my heart just bursts out of my chest with pride and thanksgiving for my blessings! My (new ♥️) husband Henry is also an incredible gift to me, my kids and grands as well as our extended family. Life is full and oh, so good!
I love volunteering at the Perfect Find thrift store! The only problem is that I often come home with something that I like but don’t really need.
I love everything summer but the very best is when I have my toes in the sand, a book in my hand, a friend by my side and of course when I get to play in or around the water. It is truly my happy place.
We bought a house and our realtor was Dorothy. She is the best realtor one can imagine to work with. She went over and beyond to get a a deal that worked for us. She found us a house we always dreamt of. She is a great listener, she was very keen on learning what we want in a house and checked all our boxes for the deal she brought to us. She has the best smile and the amazing attitude for things.
Supreet Kaur
My husband and I worked with Dorothy Van Amelsvoort as first-time homebuyers in ON & couldn’t be happier. She understood the local market, guided us through the process & tailored options to our needs. Dorothy was patient, detail-oriented, and dedicated, from open houses to negotiations. She made the experience seamless & we highly recommend her as a knowledgeable, reliable & personable realtor!
Ananya Choudhury
Myself and my partner were referred to Dorothy. She made the first-time home buying experience as easy as it could be for us, even with the challenges we faced along the way! Dorothy was incredibly knowledgeable all throughout the process, and was always quick to get back to our questions or concerns. I would highly recommend working with Dorothy!
Stephen Wells
