As a teacher , Heather Hadden has always been inspired by being able to help others . 16 years ago , she decided she was ready to make a change , a career in real estate proved the perfect fit . Inspired by the ability to help other agents grow their business and help clients find their dream homes , Heather has earned the distinction of being one of the top . 01 % of Toronto Realtors and her company , Hadden Homes , was named one of Toronto ’ s Top Digital Marketing companies for 2021 by Best Startup Canada ! For Heather , honesty and integrity are integral to her business process . She tries to go above and beyond for each client without inflating her commission .
CANADIAN HOME TRENDS If you could give a potential client just one piece of advice , what would it be ?
HEATHER HADDEN Pick an agent that knows their stuff ! It can be a difference that will save you hundreds of thousands of dollars !
CHT If you could have lunch with any one person in the world , who would you pick ?
HH Anyone who has been through a lot of adversity and made it through to the other side !
CHT Name one thing on your bucket list . HH Travel , travel and then travel some more . CHT What is your favorite room in your house ?
HH For me , my bedroom is my favorite place to hide away at the end of a busy day . - Hadden Homes , www . heatherhaddenhomes . com
In 2009 , the corporate company Kalli Georgiakakis was working for was acquired by another and she made the decision to move on to other opportunities . Unsure as to what she would do next , her husband suggested she use the time to finish the renovation of their home . When the renovation was completed , the updated home sold within 48 hours and the real estate agent casually mentioned to Kalli that maybe this is what she should do next . With this encouragement , Kalli George Interiors was launched . Originally offering home staging , the company has since expanded to offer full decorating and design services . Over the years , Kalli has renovated and flipped many homes and condos . This experience with the stress , let downs and worries that come with renovations of all sizes allow her a greater understanding of what her clients are going through . For Kalli , it is important to keep the clients ’ investment at the back of her mind at all times , ensuring she makes the best use of their budget to create a space that will make sense to their lifestyle . She suggests that homeowners should never start a renovation unless they know exactly what the costs will be and this includes a healthy contingency fund . Put a scope of work together so every general contractor is quoting the same thing and take the time to go out and do some window shopping for the items the project will require . Knowing these costs up front will ensure homeowners know that their investment is sound .
CANADIAN HOME TRENDS If you could go back 20 years , what advice would you give your younger self ?
KALLI GEORGIAKAKIS You will never be everyone ’ s cup of tea . Be yourself . Find the greatness that lies within you and go forward . Life and opportunities will rise to meet you along the way .
CHT Name one thing on your bucket list . KG Travel and experience as many countries and cultures as I can . CHT What is your favorite room in your house ?
KG The kitchen is the place where I lose track of time because I am enjoying myself . I love to try out new recipes but also experiment with new flavors and dishes . - Kalli George Interiors , www . kalligeorgeinteriors . com