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Testimonials
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The Co-Stars are the best Realtors in Thunder Bay! They are always available, and work very well as a team. They compliment each other perfectly. I was very impressed! They are masterful negotiators, extremely knowledgable, and have a warm approach to everything they do. They have reshaped the definition of a Realtor. Thank you ladies!
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- JSB
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The Co-Stars are the best realtors in the city! Professional, trustworthy and comical. They know real estate, and do their jobs very well. I would recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell. Modern realtors that do the job like no one else! Very special ladies.
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- ImVermilion
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Vanny and Carrie found us our dream house! They handled everything, and we felt like we were in trusted hands. Top Realtors in the City! The Co-stars have the best personalities and always enjoyed seeing them!
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- Maureen
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We worked with Becky to find our new home, and she was awesome to work with. She had a great eye to help us find the right style of home for our growing family. Becky was helpful, personable, and quick to respond to our questions. She’s super knowledgeable, hardworking and was always prepared. Thank you Becky for helping us find our forever home!
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- Steph & Henry
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"Shumsun and I were looking for our first house in late 2019 and went to Moe for her expertise. Within a month, after having a successful negotiation, we owned our very first house. We are really grateful to Moe for her professional as well as caring approach. She literally walked us through all the processes to purchase a house. It was a great experience. Wish her all the best."
Best Regards,
Syed Ahmed,
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- Shumsun and Syed
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Vanny and Carrie, the ultimate dream team, provided exceptional and timely service from start to finish. They go above and beyond and cater their services to what is important to you. We were able to see houses immediately, had our agreements drafted ASAP, and as a result we were able to snag our dream home. They are both extremely knowledgeable regarding the whole house buying process and in their art of negotiation. We are very pleased that we chose Vanny and Carrie and highly recommend their services!
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- Victoria Methot
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Moe helped us purchase our first home. We came to Thunder Bay from Southwestern Ontario for a week to house hunt and Moe truly made us a priority during our limited time. She was very honest in providing us with her professional advice. She is highly knowledgeable about the local housing market and made our entire process seamless. I would definitely recommend Moe for anyone looking to buy or sell a home!
Natalie Stern and Phillip Mills
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- Natalie Stern and Phillip Mills
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Cindy Miller…….
If you’re looking for someone to sell your home or looking to purchase a home Moe Comuzzi is your Realtor. Moe sold my mom’s home in record time. She will give you the best advise & honest opinions, a true professional. She’s extremely
knowledgeable when it comes to the housing market & passionate about our beautiful City. While listening to your wants & needs she will steer & drive you in the right direction. She will work hard for you till the end of this journey. I highly recommend Moe Comuzzi as your Realtor.
Cindy Miller
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- Cindy and Pat Miller
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Kathy is very professional and family oriented. She had our families best interest at heart. She always went above and beyond to support us on our journey of being home owners. We seen her at an open house and instantly said she was going to be our realtor. She’s very responsive and has always answered our questions and if she didn’t know, she would find out. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor who has a great attitude and great ethics. Even after getting our home she continued to support our family and my kids in their fundraisers and a beautiful housewarming gift for us to share as a family.
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- Ryan Pepe
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Becky is a class act. Highly dedicated to her clients and always goes the extra mile. Thank you Becky!
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- Monique
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Things are starting to come together room by room !!! To be honest it is still sinking in that I actually own a house.
A huge thank you to ⭐️Christine Lannon, Broker - Royal LePage Lannon Realty Brokerage ⭐️ for all her expert advice, patience, and guidance through this emotional experience.
Being a first time buyer and a complete newb to even the basics of home ownership I needed a lot of direction and Christine Lannon went above and beyond for me from start to finish.
Throughout the entire search (which was over a year) Christine was friendly, energetic and professional which made me really look forward to each interaction with her.
Armed with Christine's knowledge, recommendations, and intuition I was able to make confident decisions/ offers and avoid being deceived or pressured by unethical sellers (Piece of advice: Be extra cautious when it comes to private sales 😅).
The benefits from working with a creditable realtor are undeniable. 👍👍👍 Christine truly has her clients best interests at heart. She has my highest recommendation.
So happy with my home sweet home 💕 🏡.💕
Shaya Meilleur “
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- Shaya Meilleur
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Kathy was fantastic to work with! We were buying our first home and had no clue how to go about it. Kathy was there every step of the way. She made the process quick and easy, was very knowledgeable and was always there if we had any questions. I highly recommend her as a realtor!!
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- Jasmine Wilson
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I was looking for my retirement home this year and Christine Lannon was the agent that I called to help me find it, this was the second home Christine had help me buy. Christine is the type of person who takes the time to find out what " you" are looking for in a home. She will work with you and for you. Thanks again Christine, for helping me find my forever home!
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- Mina MacDonald
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Incredibly hard working, honest, and dedicated. The only thing better than one amazing Costa?? Two! I would 100% recommend to anyone buying or selling their home. The Co-Stars are the best Realtors in town!
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- Jes M
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Absolutely fantastic service ! Not only was she awesome with us she was awesome with our daughter ❤️ 10000% recommended to anyone looking in buying a house!! Found the perfect house and very quick! Words can’t even describe how wonderful this women is!! Thank you so much for everything!
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- Shayleen Doggett
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The Co-Stars are the best! They will roll out the red carpet for you and do a wonderful job! I always felt comfortable around them, and trusted their suggestions and guidance. No other realtor in Thunder Bay does what these girls do. Thank you Vanny and Carrie!
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- KC
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Carrie and Vanny Costa really live and breathe real estate. This dream team was recommended to us by several of our friends. My partner and I texted Carrie on a Saturday afternoon hoping to start viewing some houses. Less than a week later they had helped us view and put an offer in for our dream house! These ladies are super responsive, really knowledgeable and have great connections with other people in the profession. And they both are a hoot to work with!
We could not have had a better first time home buying experience and I highly recommend others reach out to this team for any of their real estate needs--you will regret not doing it sooner!
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- Patricia Vo
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vanny and carrie are the best realtors in the city! helpful, knowledgable, friendly, they make you feel at home. highly recommend! you will not regret it! thank you again for all of your help!
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- Ken
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The Co-Stars took all of our needs into consideration - and pointed out some other things we should be considering when purchasing our first home. They had a great knowledge of the area which helped since we were new to town. If you are shopping for a home definitely call them! They turned this scary process into a fun and rewarding adventure.
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- Jackie
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I recently came to the decision to sell my country home . I enlisted the help to sell with Royal LePage Lannon Realty with the sales broker expertise of Becky Forrester. Becky made selling my home very easy with her knowledge and expertise from start to finish. She took care of every detail with perfection. It was a great experience and Becky made it happen in a very short time. I am so thankful I chose Becky as my sales broker. I would recommend Becky and Nadine Friday ( associate ) for anyone who is going to sell their home. They did a tremendous job and I am very grateful to Becky and Nadine for all the services they provided.
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- Bree Ganth
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Vanny and Carrie handled the sale of my condo with professionalism and friendliness. I barely lifted a finger and they took on all the work and got my condo sold quickly, for a great price and efficiently! The thought of going through the selling process was initially daunting to me but they answered all my questions and everything couldn’t have gone more smoothly!! I would recommend them to everyone!! Seriously one of the best customer service experiences ever!! They are the best team in town! Highly recommend! I’d give more than 5 stars if I could. Thanks Vanny and Carrie!
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- Elsie Desa
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Christine has helped me buy two homes and both time she provided excellent help. The second time Christine helped me buy a home I was living out of town and had to do almost all my house hunting from out of town. She was able to set up virtual tours along with giving us and overall feel for the home. She would help direct our attention to things in the home that does not translate well in video. Buying a home with only virtual tours can be weird but Christine was patient and accommodation to all our ridiculous requests and questions. Christine never made us feel guilty for asking to many questions which made the process much less stressful Most importantly Christine is trustworthy and will make sure she is setting you up with a home you and your family will enjoy!!
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- Dan D
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Vanny is an extraordinary realtor. She is kind, fun, honest, and knows whats she is doing. She cares and listens to what your needs are, and BAM! she gets it done. She's always available when you need her and she is very trustworthy and professional. I would recommend her to anyone, and i will be a client of Vanny's until i have moved for my last time.!
Thanks again for everything Vanny!
Marc
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- Marc Larocque
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Vanny & Carrie made my partner and I feel like their only clients! From checking the insulation in the attics during home inspections, to advocating for us to get our forever home, they truly go the extra mile every step of the way. They could give us the inside scoop when we needed to know a home’s background, they drafted our offer in a timely fashion, booked showings in no time at all, pointed out things we didn’t even know we were looking for during showings, and always advocated for our best interests. In the end we got the perfect home for a great price. Truly the best realtors in Thunder Bay.
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- Hayley Yorke
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Vanny and Carrie handled the sale of my condo with professionalism and friendliness. I barely lifted a finger and they took on all the work and got my condo sold quickly, for a great price and efficiently! The thought of going through the selling process was initially daunting to me but they answered all my questions and everything couldn’t have gone more smoothly!! I would recommend them to everyone!! Seriously one of the best customer service experiences ever!! They are the best team in town! Highly recommend! I’d give more than 5 stars if I could. Thanks Vanny and Carrie!
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- Elise Desa
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What you need in a realtor is that they understand what it is you are looking for, they make themselves available, they are knowledgeable or make themselves knowledgeable by asking the right people the questions that matter to you, they are honest and professional. Vanny & Carrie are all of those!! Best Realtors in town!
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- Lynne
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On behalf of John, Matthew and I, thank you for the excellent service and hard work! As before, it has been great working with you.
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- Mary
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The Co-Stars are the best Realtors in Thunder Bay! They are always available, and work very well as a team. They compliment each other perfectly. I was very impressed! They are masterful negotiators, extremely knowledgable, and have a warm approach to everything they do. They have reshaped the definition of a Realtor. Thank you ladies! - J
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- J
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Vanny and Carrie were so kind, energetic and easy to work with! I was a wreck and had no clue where to start...they took the wheel and I felt so safe and secure with their knowledge and expertise. From the moment I did find my home, the were able to point me in all the right places to get it done smoothly! They checked in , made sure my stress was minimal. I couldn’t recommend these two humans enough. Do yourself a favour and put your real estate needs in their capable hands and sit back and watch them make it happen for you!
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- Tara Rowe
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“Moe proved to be invaluable throughout the process; she was exceptionally accommodating to our decisions, and was regularly available to answer all of our questions. As first time home buyers, this made for a comforting and exciting experience. We could not be happier with the service that Moe provided!”
Cheers,
Layken and Ryan
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- Layken Melnik and Ryan Beach
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Vanny and Carrie, the ultimate dream team, provided exceptional and timely service from start to finish. They go above and beyond and cater their services to what is important to you. We were able to see houses immediately, had our agreements drafted ASAP, and as a result we were able to snag our dream home. They are both extremely knowledgeable regarding the whole house buying process and in their art of negotiation. We are very pleased that we chose Vanny and Carrie and highly recommend their services.
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- Victoria Methot
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Vanny is very knowledgeable and patient. She answered all of our questions from the start and we felt that she was always there and in control of the situation. She was always a step ahead of us! She had a great plan to sell our home and she did exactly what she promised us and then she helped us find our new home. She is very transparent and you know what is going on with her. My wife and I will not hesitate to call her again and to refer her to everyone we know. Thank you again Vanny for your great work!
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- Jeffrey Allan
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Selling the family home filled with wonderful memories was an emotional endeavour. Carrie and Vanny were sensitive to this and really listened to what was important to us. They guided us through the process with understanding, patience, and sound advice. I highly recommend them, not only for their outstanding knowledge of real estate, but for their warmth, kindness, and integrity. Thank you Co-Stars!!
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- Susan Mundy
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With Christine's help, we are now proud first-time home owners 😊 She was our rock and deftly helped us maneuver every obstacle that popped up throughout the process. Without her, we would have literally had no clue what we were doing. Her help went above and beyond what we could have hoped for or expected, she really truly puts her heart into her work and cares about her clients. I will be recommending her to anyone I know looking for a home !! Thank you Christine 💙
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- Jamis Hall
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From start to finish the Donatis brothers sales team were there for us. We are from out of town selling a home in Thunder Bay and they worked with us and for us in a very thorough and professional manner. We first called about an appraisal and they came and did an evaluation of the house that was extremely helpful with getting the amount we wanted.
I can't even put it into words on how helpful they were. They really went above and beyond for us. It seemed like they had every facet covered and made the process so stress free and easy. They sold the house in just one week for above asking price! We've had a few realtors in the past but nothing like these two! Thanks again a million times over Jake and Zac!
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- Thomas Whately
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In 2014 two exciting events happened. The birth of my third child, followed by the realization that we had outgrown our home. We listed our house through a local agent however I truly credit the sale to Christine Lannon. I was introduced to her initially at an open house while we were house hunting however we later reconnected at a mutual friends Christmas Party. We had been struggling to sell our home, and in fact had already purchased our next home. We were spread thin. After explaining this to Miss Lannon she immediately was able to connect one of her clients to our residence and with ease secured the sale. Where I personally feel our agent hadn’t tried, Miss Lannon went the extra mile for not only her client, but also us. I would highly recommend her for any of your real estate questions, consultations and transactions. She is knowledgeable, professional and also extremely invested in her clients and their well being. Through Miss Lannon, I have also been connected to some amazing community charities in which she works directly with. Her ability to not only sell your home and help you purchase a new one, combined with her strong moral character and humanity make her the only clear choice. She is absolutely a superior agent.
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- Sarah G
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Christine goes above and beyond! She is knowledgeable about the current market and is flexible and professional - very pleased to have had her expertise and help with purchasing our camp!
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- Michelle Martin
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I called Christine with very short notice To assist me with a very quick purchase Of a home. Christine worked tirelessly to find optimal solutions to make my dream home a reality. Christine was able to assist me with things I could not do while I was at work and this allowed for successful follow-through of the deal. Christine has proven liaison with para professionals in the community and I would recommend her to anyone As a consult or agent in either a buy or sell situation. Christine is a pleasure to deal with easy and comfortable to talk to. Christine was also happy to help both in the day and throughout the evening until the requirements of both the buyer and seller were met. Thank you! For everything ! L Biniaris.
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- Catherine D.
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The Co-Stars helped us to stage and prepare our home for a quick sale. Ultimately, our home sold in 8 days during a global pandemic which is remarkable. We are thrilled with the results and would highly recommend this team for anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home in Thunder Bay! Thank you Vanny & Carrie Costa. - JW
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- JW
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best realtors in the city! helpful, knowledgable, friendly, they make you feel at home.
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- Ken C
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Incredibly hard working, honest, and dedicated. The only thing better than one amazing Costa?? Two! I would 100% recommend to anyone buying or selling their home. The Co-Stars are the best Realtors in town!
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- Jes M
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I purchased a house this year with the help of Kathy Ulakovic. She is a hard working, smart and informative realtor. She answered all my calls with enthusiasm. Kathy has no problem going above and beyond when doing her job. It seemed to me she takes a personal interest in helping her clients. I believe Kathy did that with me. I highly recommend calling Kathy when buying real estate. Because of Kathy I am a happy homeowner.
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- Robert Stevenson
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Vanny & Carrie made my partner and I feel like their only clients! From checking the insulation in the attics during home inspections, to advocating for us to get our forever home, they truly go the extra mile every step of the way. They could give us the inside scoop when we needed to know a home’s background, they drafted our offer in a timely fashion, booked showings in no time at all, pointed out things we didn’t even know we were looking for during showings, and always advocated for our best interests. In the end we got the perfect home for a great price. Truly the best realtors in Thunder Bay.
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- Hayley Yorke
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Carrie and Vanny Costa really live and breathe real estate. This dream team was recommended to us by several of our friends. My partner and I texted Carrie on a Saturday afternoon hoping to start viewing some houses. Less than a week later they had helped us view and put an offer in for our dream house! These ladies are super responsive, really knowledgeable and have great connections with other people in the profession. And they both are a hoot to work with!
We could not have had a better first time home buying experience and I highly recommend others reach out to this team for any of their real estate needs--you will regret not doing it sooner!
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- Patricia Vo
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We first met Christine 4 1/2 years ago after lengthy research to find the right Realtor to market our dream home we had designed and built on Lake Superior. It was important to us to find the right salesperson with fresh ideas as well under stood the new technological tools available today to market unique properties. We weren't looking for the same old salesperson that was just looking for another listing to brighten their resume. Christine jumped to the challenge and delivered us a perfect marketing package very quickly that resulted in a sale of our property. Christine was able to deliver us a very great offer within 1 day of our listing going public and a signed offer within 3 days. We were totally shocked and extremely happy as we were expecting many months of potential anguish as we put our lives on hold waiting for a potential sale. We thank you again Christine for your great work. Val & Robb
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- Robb Strawson
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The Co-Stars are the best! They will roll out the red carpet for you and do a wonderful job! I always felt comfortable around them, and trusted their suggestions and guidance. No other realtor in Thunder Bay does what these girls do. Thank you Vanny and Carrie!
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- KC
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We loved having Christine as our realtor. She is the right balance between laid back and “on the ball”. She knows her stuff and she’s super fun to be around and work with while you’re house shopping. She’s very responsive and is always easy to reach, which matters a lot when you’re working within a certain time frame. We highly recommend her.
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- Rachael Giesbrecht
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"Christine is a very eager go getting person and that shows in her job performance! She was able to provide us with a lot of insight as she is very experienced in what she does. It was a delight to work with her, she always responded to us within a day when we had concerns. She put extra time in to really help speed up the process of selling our home by ensuring our ad got into the hands of the appropriate people. Thank you Christine!! It was a pleasure working with you, and thank you for selling our home so quickly."
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- Kierha and William
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Christine is simply the perfect combination for a real estate agent. I have to acknowledge her for being so understanding throughout almost 6 months of continuous searches for a suitable house for my family. When I came to Canada, I thought that I would not need any help from a real estate professional, especially since I am an engineer and work in the real estate business for almost 8 years. Her support and knowledge was invaluable. You can simply feel her care and concern to the extent that I was able to do all the purchasing process from outside of Canada! I really cannot think of a better real estate agent who precisely understands the purchasing process and provide you with the adequate information to make an informed decision in purchasing a suitable house for you and your family.
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- Ahmed Yasser
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Every experience my friends have had with Becky is a great experience-she puts clients first and gets results.
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- Laura
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Great realtor, she went above and beyond for my family. Would highly recommend Christine!
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- Chad Ford
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The Co-Stars are the best realtors in the city! Professional, trustworthy and comical. They know real estate, and do their jobs very well. I would recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell. Modern realtors that do the job like no one else! Very special ladies
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- J
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Selling the family home filled with wonderful memories was an emotional endeavour. Carrie and Vanny were sensitive to this and really listened to what was important to us. They guided us through the process with understanding, patience, and sound advice. I highly recommend them, not only for their outstanding knowledge of real estate, but for their warmth, kindness, and integrity. Thank you Co-Stars!!
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- Susan Mundy
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Once again Becky has knocked it out of the park... another beautiful home for our family! Becky actually listens to what you are looking for when looking for a new home and gives you honest and productive feedback when selling. After going through a new purchases and sales with her, I can’t imagine finding or selling a home to anyone else!
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- Ellen
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The Co-Stars helped us to stage and prepare our home for a quick sale. Ultimately, our home sold in 8 days during a global pandemic which is remarkable. We are thrilled with the results and would highly recommend this team for anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home in Thunder Bay! Thank you Vanny & Carrie Costa.
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- Jaq W
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My boyfriend and I just sold a home with Vanny after having her recommended to us by a friend. We are very happy that we listened to that recommendation. From the beginning Vanny was always prompt. It never felt like we were sharing her time with other clients as she was always able to fit our requests into her schedule quickly. She is honest, and hardworking. Highly recommend!
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- Kry Lee
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Vanny and Carrie were so kind, energetic and easy to work with! I was a wreck and had no clue where to start...they took the wheel and I felt so safe and secure with their knowledge and expertise. From the moment I did find my home, the were able to point me in all the right places to get it done smoothly! They checked in , made sure my stress was minimal. I couldn’t recommend these two humans enough. Do yourself a favour and put your real estate needs in their capable hands and sit back and watch them make it happen for you!
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- Tara Rowe
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Making the decision to sell your home is huge...choosing the right real estate agent is even bigger. I chose Moe to list my property because she is dedicated to her clients and understands the real estate market. Moe never left me hanging, followed up on every lead, and reported back to me so I always knew how the showings went. Moe's honesty helped me better show the property and her commitment closed the deal. If you want an experienced sales person to list your property and a seasoned negotiator to close the deal...choose Moe!
Florence MacLean
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- Florence MacLean
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