Experience

John has over 20 Years of Real Estate experience. John specializes in the sale and marketing of residential homes throughout the East Greater Toronto Area (Including The Beaches, East York, Scarborough, Riverdale, North York, Newmarket, Aurora, Richmond Hill, Stouffville, Markham, Pickering, Ajax and Whitby.

John's background is ideally suited to bringing success to his clients. Before becoming a Realtor, John was a small contractor and is still licensed in several trades. This unique "Ground-Up" understanding of homes helps John to assist his clients in making the best choice for their needs.

Honors

John is consistently in the top 5% of Realtors and has won many awards for his achievements.

John has also received the President's Award of Excellence and will soon be given his "Lifetime Award of Excellence" for continuous "Gold" level award of service. John also completed his Floyd Wickman Sales School and achieved the "Star" status as well as the "Class Leader" award.

Professional Designations

John believes one of the keys to success, both for himself and his clients, is continually updating his education with 25-30 hours annually of in-class room training. Many classes and seminars are taken yearly to increase his effectiveness.

Memberships

John is a member of The Toronto Real Estate Board (T.R.E.B), a professional association that upholds a strict code of ethics and ensures that its members are up-to-date on the latest issues affecting real estate.

John is a member of Ontario Real Estate Association (O.R.E.A.), Canadian Real Estate Association (C.R.E.A.), Real Estate Council of Ontario (R.E.C.O.) and also carries "Error & Omission" insurance.

Personal Information

John is a native of Toronto who has lived here all his life. John completed college at Centennial and also attended George Brown College. He was married in 1981 and is still raising their children in the area.

John has an acute awareness of the needs and wants of families in Toronto. He knows the schools, the neighborhoods, the services, and the benefits available and are a valuable information resource both for those new to the area as well as those who are changing neighborhoods.

Dedicated to his community as well as his profession and family, John is involved with the school council at his children's schools. He also volunteers as a curling convener at the Scarboro Golf and Country Club and on various committees at the Cathedral Bluffs Yacht Club. He is a volunteer or very strong supporter of many organizations including; Scarborough Philharmonic Orchestra, Shriners, Princess Margaret Cancer Hospital, Mount Sinai Hospital, World Wildlife Federation, Cruise for Kids (A Ronald McDonald Children's Charity), Cruise for Women's Shelter and Scouts Canada.

When not servicing his clients needs, he enjoys cruising out of Cathedral Bluffs Yacht club in Toronto on his powerboat, a 36 foot Sea Ray Fly Bridge appropriately named "Real Escape". He also loves to golf and in winter enjoys curling and visiting the warmth of Mexico and the Caribbean for vacations.

Professional Philosophy

John Collins is committed to providing honest, knowledgeable and results oriented service. He is the kind of Real Estate professional who takes his responsibilities as your REALTORŪ very seriously and aims to serve you not just for now, but for all of your future Real Estate needs as well. Because 90% of John's business comes from past client referrals, his goal is to become your Real Estate Professional for life.

An excellent communicator who knows the importance of good follow-through and strict attention to detail, John strives to provide you with a pleasant and educational transaction where everyone feels they have gained.

If you are seeking a seasoned Real Estate Expert that will work to exceed your expectations, please call JOHN COLLINS today.