Kimmie's Professional Cleaning.

I am pleased to announce, Ms. Kim Desrochers owner of Kimmie's Professional Cleaning, will offer all Royal Lepage Top Producer clients a preferred discount on any home cleaning services needed.  This will also include a discounted price for our customers requiring "move-in" or "move-out" cleaning when selling or buying a home.

At, Royal Lepage Top Producers, we believe our customers deserve value-added services you may need or want when selling or purchasing a house that is unmatched from any other real estate agent in Winnipeg, or Manitoba.  In fact, our mission statement reads, "helping you is what we do", and we pride ourselves to live by this motto.

When you call on one of our real estate professionals at, Royal Lepage Top Producers, expect more services than anyone else.  Our mandate when you are in the process of life decisions such as selling your next home or purchasing your next property; it is our desire to create a memorable, enjoyable, and value-added experience.

We welcome you to visit our website at http://www.royallepagetopproducers.com/ , or "like" us on Facebook, or call one of our agents at 204-989-6900, you'll be glad you did.

73 Vivian Avenue, St. Vital, Winnipeg.

This character home is found in one of Winnipeg's highest desired neighbourhoods, St. Vital.  All amenities are nearby and convenient allowing you to enjoy lifestyle choices within minutes of this home.  Beautiful greenspace, golf courses and parks are all in walking proximity for healthy activities to escape from the pressure and pace of the work place.  Having centered location; St. Vital living brings the entire city closer to get too.

Classic charm is your first impression when you see the outer facade of this one and a half 1178 square foot home.  Recent upgrades to the exterior stucco with paint and commercial grade sealer will insure maximum maintenance free use for years to come.  The yard is appointed with gardens and decorative stone to compliment landscape as you enter the property on a front drive.  Here the driveway leads you to your personal garage and fenced back yard where memories with friends and families are made on your own large exterior deck and fire pit. 

Renovated steel insulated exterior doors appointed with decorative glass offer confident elegance upon entering this home where you are greeted by rich hardwoods.  The living room is spacious and detailed with ceiling trim and larger than average floor trim that confirms this home has charm and home ownership pride.  The kitchen is modern and has been retrofitted with trendy cabinetry and stainless steel backsplash for beauty in the heart and soul of every home.  Breakfast nook flooded with natural light and full glass door to your private back yard complete's this living space for family pleasures.  Also found on the main floor is a four piece bathroom, dining room and bedroom.

Timeless Douglas Fir stairs lead you to the second floor where the serenity of a reading lounge awaits you.  The master suite found on this level is oversized.  Newer PVC maintenance free casement windows give efficient four season comfort and use.  There is another bedroom here that allows a family to grow in this home.

The basement has ample storage and a large recroom to enjoy, entertain and play in.  Newer washer and dryer and recently added sump pump to meet Provincial building code are included.  Along with central-air, dishwasher, fridge, stove and garage door opener.  All doors are keyed alike for convenient use.

Offers on this character home are being considered on November 15, 2012.  The owners have it easy to view their home; call Rolf Hitzer at 204-989-6900 for your personal inspection of this St. Vital charmer.                   

Why do new real estate career professionals fail?

Have you ever wondered why there are constant career opportunity advertisements running in various mediums online and offline for real estate sales?  Or, why every real estate brokerage firm is always looking to hire a new real estate salesperson?  Simply put, there is a very high failure rate for new career real estate agents.  So much so, even the Winnipeg Realtors Association has a mandatory three day training program to help new real estate agents in their career because our own industry acknowledges the fact that most new Realtors do not get the training they were promised before they became licensed.

The sobering fact is eight out of ten people fail within their first two years when they become a new real estate agent.  I know I am one of the lucky survivors when I made my decision to become a real estate agent twenty-five years ago.  That being said, selling real estate is the greatest career in the world.  Why then is there such a high failure rate?  Often training and mentoring is promised, but not delivered once you become licensed.  This is one of the reasons why Royal Lepage's reputation within the industry is recognized as an ethical real estate company along with the real estate agents associated in the Royal Lepage brand.  At Royal Lepage we invest our systems and career knowledge when training our new real estate agents.  Perhaps this is why we have the lowest failure rate for a new real estate career professional?

Royal Lepage is about to celebrate our one hundred year anniversary and our culture knows training a real estate professional is paramount to their success.  Our history has taught our organization and our professional associates how important training really is to not only succeed, but to give you the greatest opportunity to achieve your personal goals when you decide to enter a new career in real estate.

If you are considering a career to sell real estate in Winnipeg, be wary of false promises on training and mentoring you in your new real estate career.  Take your time and complete your due-diligence when interviewing the various real estate brokers.  Don't be afraid to ask a broker to actually see their training program?  What is the cost to have you trained?  Is there a time commitment to the broker office in a contract for you to be trained?  What are all the terms for you to be trained?  How long is the actual training program?  Who will train you?  Remember, your career success will hinge on knowing the answers to these questions.

You owe it to yourself to insure you start your new real estate career with the greatest odds in your favor to be successful.  We encourage you to call one of the Royal Lepage offices in Winnipeg; we will gladly share our systems with you and show you how you will achieve your real estate career goals.  Our company motto is, "helping you is what we do", for a valid reason.

Mr. Jeongil ( John ) Byoun.

The staff and management at Royal Lepage Top Producers are pleased to announce and welcome, Mr. Jeongil ( John ) Byoun, to our professional real estate office.

Jeongil is a successful graduate from, Hallym University in Korea, with a Bachelor's degree in Economics.  This education allowed Jeongil to become an instructor where he taught strategic planning, business management, budgeting, human resources and implementing and improving business systems.

Moving to Canada, Jeongil can speak fluently in two languages, Korean and English.  Additional courses were completed in Winnipeg with graduating marks in the Health Care industry.  This motivated Jeongil to include doing volunteer work at the Misericordia Health Centre.  With an enterprising spirit, Jeongil, also owns and helps operate his own business.

Jeongil's life motto is " the centre is always one's self " and this attitude and philosophy is how Jeongil approaches all aspects of his life.  This same belief will help Jeongil serve his clients with integrity, honesty and also with the customers real estate needs ahead of his own.  Jeongil's foundation for success is to serve his customer to the absolute best of his ability.

Given Jeongil's background, he has positioned himself to provide above average real estate services for his clients by joining our real estate office.  Helping Jeongil's clients to make an informed decision with their real estate purchase or sale is Jeongil's goal.  I believe Jeongil will meet or exceed his clients real estate expectations.

If you are planning on buying, selling or investing in real estate, our office recommends you call, Mr. Jeongil ( John ) Byoun at 204-989-6900, you'll be glad you did.  Jeongil is dedicated to provide you with exceptional customer service.

 

Log Cabin, Seven Sisters, Manitoba.

This log cabin was built by the T. Eaton Company fronting onto the Whitemouth River just above the, Seven Sisters Falls.  A perfect location approximately one hour drive from, Winnipeg, and a half hour drive from Beausejour, Manitoba.  Also this log cabin is close to, Seven Sisters, Pinawa and Lac du Bonnet for township amenities, and the Whiteshell Provincial Park for the wide range of four season outdoor activities.

It is a rare opportunity to find a waterfront log cabin under $100,000.00 and this close to all amenities and services.  The log cabin features a great room with a woodstove that gives cottage country activities twelve months of the year versus the typical summer season.  The main building has two bedrooms, a full eat-in kitchen, a full bathroom with a seasonal well that could be converted to year round use and a gazebo.  There is also two sheds, one with electricity and a bunk house, or guest house with full power.  Incredible value really.  Most of the furnishings and equipment is included with the purchase price.

A large open area yard with a forest trail leading you to the Whitemouth River.  The yard has had a volley ball net and grass court once upon a time and a large fire pit area where friends and family converge.  Also a large garden area where you can have your organic produce grow and harvest in late summer and early autumn.  The area also boasts tremendous angling with the fall greenback run under the Seven Sisters dam.  Granite Hills and Pinawa golf course is nearby within minutes to challenge your skills.

For more information on this log cabin, or to arrange your private viewing, please call Rolf Hitzer at 1-204-989-6900.    

304-261 Queen Street.

This condominium apartment home is located close to all conveniences with a short distance to downtown, Winnipeg, and public transportation.  Also a quick walk to Polo Park shopping mall and surrounding restaurants.

It is difficult to find a pet friendly condominium and this building also welcomes cat and dog owners.  The home has been very well maintained and boasts move-in condition at the price being offered.  With just shy of a thousand square feet of living space, the property is spacious and roomy.  An over-sized dining room allows for family gatherings or entertaining close friends.  The sunken livingroom has a patio door that will allow you to escape outside to enjoy your private balcony.

The kitchen has been renovated recently includes the fridge, stove and dishwasher.  The condominium fee is $351.00 a month and this includes building maintenance, contribution to the reserve fund, parking for one stall, cable T.V., water and building management.  A wall unit air-conditioner is also included with the home.  If you are tired of shovelling snow, cutting grass or expensive home renovations that you didn't expect, this property would offer you stress free lifestyle, and yet, have your property investment continue to grow for your personal portfolio.

Call Rolf Hitzer today at 1-204-989-6900 for additional information, or for any information regarding buying, selling or investing with real estate.        

Marlene Klump.

The staff and management at Royal Lepage Top Producers are pleased to announce and welcome, Ms. Marlene Klump, to our professional real estate office.

After raising a family and having a background in interior design, Marlene decided to successfully complete all necessary Provincial courses and exams to obtain her real estate license.  Additional courses completed include; Sheffield School of Design, certification in home staging and home redesign, Feng Shui, and Permits, By-laws  and Home Inspection.  Marlene also volunteers as a Team Facilitator with the Manitoba Magic Basketball team.

Given Marlene's background, she has positioned herself to provide above average real estate services for her clients so that they are able to make an informed decision with their real estate purchase or sale.  This is Marlene's goal for her clients and we believe Marlene will meet or exceed her clients real estate expectations.

If you are planning on buying, selling or investing in real estate, our office recommends you call, Ms. Marlene Klump at 989-6900, you'll be glad you did.  Marlene is dedicated to provide you with exceptional customer service. 

Royal Lepage Top Producers, 2011.

Earlier this year, Royal Lepage Canada, hosted an evening to honour and congratulate Winnipeg and surrounding communities of Manitoba's award recipients from, 2011.  The staff and management of Royal Lepage Top Producers are so proud of all our 2011 award winners, and they are as follows:

1.)  Michael Leclerc - Provincial Top Ten Team.

2.)  Glen MacAngus - Provincial Top Ten Team.

3.)  Tod Niblock - Provincial Top Ten Team.

4.)  Glen  MacAngus - National Chairman's Club.

5.)  Tod Niblock - National Chairman's Club.

6.)  Ginny Brown - Award of Excellence.

7.)  Jim Cairns - Award of Excellence.

8.)  David DeLeeuw - Award of Excellence.

9.)  Susan Foote - Award of Excellence.

10.)  Michael Leclerc - Award of Excellence.

11.)  Glen MacAngus - Award of Excellence.

12.)  Tod Niblock - Award of Excellence.

13.)  Cathy Sutton - Award of Excellence.

14.)  Paul Warkentin - Award of Excellence.

15.)  Steve/Val Werhun - Award of Excellence.

16.)  Glen MacAngus - Diamond Award.

17.)  Tod Niblock - Diamond Award.

18.)  Terry Dyck - Directors Platinum.

19.)  Luba Petryk - Directors Platinum.

20.)  Jim Cairns - Presidents Gold.

21.)  Dave Kondratuk - Master Sales.

To our 2011 award winners, we salute you and wish you continued success and customer service excellence in, 2012.

Tina August.

The staff and management of Royal Lepage Top Producers are pleased to announce and welcome, Tina August, as she has joined our professional real estate office.

Tina August, was formerly one of our administrative personal and after working in a real estate office environment, decided to pursue all Provincial courses to successfully obtain her real estate license.  Being a mother of three children and also owning her own child care business for five years will offer Tina all the necessary attributes to best serve her clients. 

Dedicated, committed and the desire to provide her customer's with full-service and unique industry leading marketing systems when her client's require to sell, purchase or invest in real estate is Tina's objective.  Being a part of Canada's largest and oldest (celebrating 100 years in 2013) real estate organization will only help Tina achieve her customer service goals.

If you are planning on selling, buying or investing in real estate and expect to have "exceptional service", our office recommends you call Tina August today at 989-6900, you'll be glad you did.   

240 Hazel Dell Avenue.

This home is nestled into a quiet street in the heart of East Kildonan and close to all amenities.  As the old real estate adage says...location, location, location.

The property has been well maintained and includes several recent upgrades to the house.  Both furnace and hot water tank were replaced in, 2010.  The heating system features high-efficiency.  The roof shingles were replaced in, 2008.  In the kitchen, cabinetry and flooring were improved and renovated in, 2010.

It is rare that a one bedroom starter home includes a double insulated garage that is spacious and allows the do-it-yourselfer ample room to tackle endless projects.  The yard is completely fenced and offers privacy.  the interior boasts a spacious living room and an eat-in kitchen area and dining room.  Also included with this home is central air-conditioning, fridge, stove, washer, dryer and all window coverings.

If you are looking for an affordable start to home ownership, then you will want to take a look at, 240 Hazel Dell.  For more information on this home, please feel free to call Rolf Hitzer at, 989-6900.   

Cathy Sutton.

Cathy Sutton, had recently retired from her real estate career and her office, Royal Lepage Top Producers. We thought it would be interesting to interview Cathy on her memories of a wonderful career in real estate. Here is an insight in the career and life of a successful Realtor:

Q.)  What motivated you to embark upon a career in real estate and what year did you become a member of the Winnipeg Real Estate Board/Association?

A.) It's kind of an interesting story. I was working for a Halloween Costume company in 1991. A very seasonal job. I had hired a lady to work at one of the stores who's husband was the manager of New York Life insurance in Winnipeg. After the Halloween season was over, I had no idea what I was going to do. This insurance manager asked if I was interested in being tested for insurance sales. So I agreed. I went and was tested and passed, but I wasn't sure that it was something I would enjoy. So he had me do another test. This test backed up the first results, but still, something held me back about selling insurance. After three rounds of successful testing and not feeling right about the job, the guy threw up his hands and said, "I don't know why you're not selling real estate?" A light bulb went on my brain and I thought "ya, I don't know why I'm not selling real estate either!" I immediately called our Realtor, John Robinson, and talked to him about it. He too said, "ya, I don't know why you aren't selling real estate too?"

                                                                                                                                                                             Q.) What did you do before you started your real estate career?

A.) It's like I've had several lifetimes of careers! Initially, I worked at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Dentistry as a tech. I was encouraged there to take training for X-ray technology. I worked in that field for a number of years, until kids came along. Next I had a small business, (Barsuca Exercise Wear), where I designed and manufactured aerobic and swim wear for quite a few years. I still see the odd pair of color blocked Barsuca tights out there. The recession at the end of the 80's hit and I closed that business down. The next endeavour was Masquerade International, the Halloween costume company. I got the job as setting up, staffing and overseeing five shops in Winnipeg. I spent a week in Scottsdale, Arizona at a training seminar for this. Unfortunately, it was in August and not January! Hot, hot, hot! The next move was into real estate sales at Royal Lepage.

Q.) Do you remember what your first few days, weeks and months were like as a new Realtor? 

A.) Yes, I remember. I was scared to death! I had wonderful work mate at the Royal Lepage office at the corner of Grant and Centennial. Wilma, Susan, Bev and Linda made my initiation in the field smooth, successful and loads of fun. I did at least two open-houses a weekend.

Q.) What are your Top Five movies of all time?


A.) 1.) Chicago 2.) Really Bad Things 3.) Four Rooms 4.) Men In Black 5.) Men In Black 2

Q.) What advice would you have for a new Realtor to help them get established and productive?

A.) Do open-houses. Keep track and keep in touch with all your clients. They will forget you fast if you don't.

Q.) Do you recall your very first sale and the clients you helped either find or sell their home?

A.) Honestly? No I don't. I remember lots of memorable deals that occurred right near the beginning. I had a house listed in River Heights that, Claude Davis, than at Delbro, wrote an offer on. The Hot Water Tank was rented. I forgot to put that in the listing. Claude's purchaser was not happy and didn't want a rental, so Claude arranged for my manager, Gord Wilson, himself, and me to split the cost three ways of a Hot Water Tank. He claimed partial responsibility because I was a newbie. That taught me that your reputation is worth a lot more than money! I tried to gear my behaviour after Claude's for the rest of my years in the industry.

Q.) What is your favourite restaurant and what is your favorite meal there?

A.) Bistro Dansk, the Goulash Soup.

Q.) Throughout your career you were a consistent recipient of numerous local and national awards. What was it within you that gave you the nudge to "go to work" each day and be so successful?

A.) Wow! There are an awful lot of way more successful Realtors out there than me! I like the job. I like the challenge and I liked the money.

Q.) For many years you volunteered your knowledge and time at the Winnipeg Real Estatew Board/Association to help make our industry better as a Board of Director. as well as the many committees you were on. What do you feel was the contribution you made to our industry that you are most proud of?

A.) I truly "bought into" the fact that the WREB belongs to and is operated by the Realtors who are members. I liked being in that situation that I personally could bring about change in our industry.

Q.) If you gazed into your crystal ball, where do you see our career path going in the years ahead?

A.) I really don't need a crystal ball! :) I now am moving forward with my jewellery design career. My designs, Nepenthe Studio, are available locally at Bijou Gallery, Desart, Artifacts, Winnipeg Art Gallery, Woodlands Gallery, Glitz, Museum of Man and Nature, Fishfly Gallery and in galleries in B.C., Ontario and Alberta. www.nepenthestudio.com I do lots of custom work as well.

Q.) If you could travel to any place in the world, where would that be and why?

A.) Nile cruise. I'd love to see the countryside along the Nile River.

Q.) If you had to do real estate all over again, what would you do differently?

A.) I'd keep better track of my clients. That's about all. The rest was great. Being partners with my shorter sister was definitely a highlight. we really had fun.

Q.) Was there anything that disappointed you in your career?

A.) Lots of things! Every time I would look at the new listings and see a past-client had listed with someone else, I would feel sick. It was my own fault, I hadn't kept in touch.

Q.) What's next in Cathy Sutton's life?

A.) Well, Florida Keys for March 2012. Lots of fishing and snorkeling. Next year the Tucson Gem show, the beginning of February, I'll be picking a jewellery workshop, likely in San Francisco, next fall. A month somewhere warm. More Jewellery.

On behalf of all of us at Royal Lepage Top Producers, thank you, Cathy, for sharing some of you and your thoughts with all of us. Wishing you continued success and we all hope you will stop by at your second home every once and a while?

Rachel Gendron.

The staff and management at Royal Lepage Top Producers are pleased to announce and welcome, Rachel Gendron, as she has joined our professional real estate office.

Rachel Gendron, brings five years of experience to our firm. Known as the " Realtor in the Red Shoes", Rachel works with clients throughout Winnipeg and surrounding rural locations. With twenty-five years of experience in painting, decorating and home renovations, Rachel is proud to bring this knowledge to the many clients she serves.

Rachel Gendron, will provide her customers full-service and unique industry leading marketing systems when her clients require to sell, purchase or invest in real estate. Rachel's business experience in customer care and service, along with dedication and strong work ethic, is the reason Rachel has been the recipient of numerous industry awards and accolades for her achievements. This is also the same reason Rachel enjoys customer loyalty and word-of-mouth client referrals.

If you are planning on selling, buying or investing in real estate and expect to have "exceptional service", our office recommends you call Rachel Gendron today at 989-6900, you'll be glad you did.