Working with Andres & Ingrid was like working with great friends we have known for a lifetime. Relationships like this come once in a lifetime, they are rare, and something very special! My path crossed theirs completely by accident, and nothing to do with selling or buying a house. It was one Facebook post selling posters, and we were connected. Never in a million years did I think my husband and I would be working with them in a realtor capacity, especially because we were outside of the GTA. 5 years later, when we decided to sell our house, we worked with a couple of local realtors, and the fit wasn’t there. It just didn’t feel right, very transactional, cold almost, and very one-sided. It was then that I thought, let me reach out to Andres and see what he thinks. And as the punch line goes in the Jerry Maguire movie, “He had me at Hello” …joking, but not joking actually…lol From the get-go the feel & fit was on point! Easy, collaborative and it just “clicked”. What I was most impressed with from the beginning and throughout the entire process really, was the way Andres & Ingrid listened, connected, cared. They listened to our wants, needs, ideas, and knowledge about our area, our home, and our experience in the market over the last 15 years. Of course, they brought their knowledge to the table as well. However, they were willing to work outside the box to address how we hit the market. Strategic in their approach, meeting our needs by highlighting the attributes of our home in such a way to not only meet our needs but surpass them in this challenging market. The Lara Group is NOT your average run of the mill realtors, far from it! They bring dynamic marketing not seen often in real estate; they look beyond selling a house or buying a house. They see the bigger picture, they see your life, your journey, your goals and ambitions. They partner with you! Don’t be fooled, without a doubt, this is a PARTNERSHIP. We would not have been as successful as we were without also listening to their guidance and understanding that to sell quickly in today’s market our home needed to be turn-key. This meant A-LOT of grit and elbow grease on our behalf, and it undoubtedly paid off, connecting all the puzzle pieces to have a quick and successful listing. If anyone is like us and is slightly hesitant to work with Andres & Ingrid because you are outside of the GTA. We are living proof to not hesitate…. JUMP IN, you won’t be disappointed. I believe without a doubt that having an out-of-town realtor expanded our listing base, which also led us to a quicker sale, as the buyers were in fact from the GTA. Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest decisions you will make, don't settle for mediocrity. Be sure to choose a realtor that makes it their mission to partner with you and is best in class in what they do, and that is the Lara Group!

Tanya Bender