I was born and raised right here in Kitchener-Waterloo. As the daughter of a Realtor®, I was raised in the local real estate industry here, and I nearly sold my first house when I was just 7 years old. The deal flopped because it was my mother’s house, which wasn’t actually for sale…but I still won Salesperson of the Month at her brokerage. It’s a fun story that I’d be happy to share over a coffee sometime!
Working across four entirely different industries over the last 15+ years, I’ve enjoyed sales in a variety of roles, from outside sales to call centres, retail, coaching and more. I know that “sales” as a profession can get a bad rap, but I’m actually very proud of what I do! With an inherent love of people and problem-solving, the process of connecting each client to their ideal solution just doesn’t get old for me - and I’m excited to now be connecting my clients with their ideal buying/selling experience in real estate!
When I’m not working with my clients in real estate or spending time with my beautiful little family, you’ll often find me out enjoying everything Kitchener-Waterloo has to offer. Running on the best urban trails, grabbing a bite to eat at a favourite local establishment, or even organizing an annual fundraising event called #LipOffKW with my closest friends & some local celebrities. If you want to discover all the things that make #kwawesome an amazing place to live, I am the PERFECT person to talk to!
Even though the process of buying and/or selling a home can be emotional and a huge point of stress, I like to do everything I can to make it less stressful, and even enjoyable for you. I will take care of managing all the moving pieces, I will provide all the data you need (and then some) to help you make the best decisions, and I even like to share some laughs along the way! And when a situation calls for some “real talk” - I’m going to give it to you straight because no matter what happens, I’ve got your best interests at heart - and I’d rather deliver a hard truth than deliver a bad outcome for you.
This business of real estate is a very personal one. My job involves so much more than just opening doors, running numbers, and drawing up paperwork! You need someone who you can trust as if they were your own family, because this will be one of the most important purchases (and experiences) of your entire life! Give me a call and see what it’s like to join my family.
Everything I do centers around my love for community - specifically, this community that I’ve grown up in here in Kitchener-Waterloo. This city helped raise me & shape me into who I am today, and I do everything I can to honour and give back to this growing community wherever I can. I love working with fellow locals & newcomers alike, who are ready to find their next home here and become part of this community that I love so much.
Buying my first home was one of the most exciting, fun, terrifying and overwhelming things I’ve ever done. I had a million questions every day while I was shopping for (and then closing on) that first home, but thankfully I had the right people in my corner to explain the process, lead the way for me, and make it as painless (and fun!) as possible. And that’s exactly what I want to give to you!
I have a thing for cars, but specifically the classics. My dad and I own a 1970 Cutlass Supreme Convertible in Astro Blue (which I love taking out for property tours!). My dream car would be a 1988 Fox Body Mustang GT. And yes, I can drive stick!
But don’t quiz me! I’m still very much a beginner. I started learning to speak Spanish in the 10th grade, and have developed a comfortable level of “traveller’s Spanish” in my free time and through my travels. I’ve also dabbled in a bit of French and German - learning about other languages and cultures is a huge interest of mine!
At any given point in time, you will find a small zoo of rescued animals in my home. From fostering litters of bottle-fed kittens, to providing transportation for a dog’s “freedom ride” (getting a dog from the shelter to an adoptive home), to adopting our own furever animals (a boxer named Penny, and two cats named Pickles and Doug) - our family has a major soft spot for furry friends of any kind. Be prepared for me to remember your dog’s name and spoil them with treats at our meetings!
Tiff Iden, from TrilliumWest Realty, was an excellent real estate agent for us! Recently she sold our family home and helped us find and buy a condo. My husband and I found her to be extremely hardworking, readily available, and quite knowledgeable. She put together a plan and executed it perfectly. We are delighted with the results of Tiff's efforts and expertise, we HIGHLY Tiff Iden and TW!
Mary Yanchus
