KERRI-ANN BROWNLEE

I was brought up in Ottawa by two parents that were naturally born to real estate. My Mom was a real estate developer who would see opportunity where others saw pitfalls. She looked at the character of a neighborhood rather than 'judging a book by its cover'. She went on to develop award-winning projects and felt that her legacy was contributing to the revitalization of her city. My Dad founded and ran a construction company that built their business on reputation, value for money and repeat business.

It’s not surprising that I ended up in real estate and over the years I have worked hard to perfect my craft. I have gone on to be recognized and awarded the Chairman’s award for sales and service over the years. Over time I have learned how to be a stellar negotiator regardless of the pressure, how to understand the nuances of the marketplace and the art of the deal. Many of the lessons that I’ve learned throughout my career have taught me how to act quickly; understand the needs of my clients and cut through the clutter to deliver the lifestyle they want. However, if I had to pick one lesson that stands above all it is the art of listening generously to the needs of all stakeholders.