About Me

I believe I was just 10 years old when I started working.  I used to help out at the family business which was an Italian Restaurant & Bakery on Yonge St. in Richmond Hill. As the years went by, my role shifted from that of a bagging boy to a quasi manager by the time I was 16 years of age.   Interestingly, both during and after high school I worked in the music business for Coalition Entertainment.  My role there was not a glamorous one, mainly administrative functions but upon reflection, I believe I learned a great deal there.  Everything from being attentive to details and mastering effective communication and even (through osmosis) crafting my negotiating skills.

After deciding that the music biz was not for me, I went off to College where I earned my degree with Honors in Hospitality Management.  As is the case with all too many of us, the schooling I had gone through was ultimately not going to be my "calling".  Still though, I don't regret my time in College.   I had the opportunity to learn the skills I needed to run a business as well as honing my already established Customer Service skills. -it also gives you an advantage when buying or selling a restaurant/hospitality based business since I can, of course, bring that to the table.

After College and working abroad in both Rome, Italy and in the mountains of Alberta Canada,  I decided that it was time for me to buy my first property. -And that's when my passion for Real Estate got started!  Within months of my realization, I bought my first property in the heart of Newmarket, Ontario!  Then, about 6 months later, I managed to buy another property in Bradford, Ontario.  From there I began to "flip" homes for a profit and all the while, friends and family would ask for advice.  Since I was already "doing it" and always willing to help others, I decided to get my Real Estate License -and here I am, years later still flipping homes on occassion but completely focused on helping my clients buy and sell their homes.

I take great pride in what I do for you.  I am constantly upgrading my skills and staying up to date with market conditions for you.  I also make it a point to have the whole experience with me be a positive one.  I make every effort to be sure you stay positive throughout the steps we go through in Buying and/or Selling a home.  Now sure, there are some tricky situations that accompany Real Estate sales where it's tough to stay positive such as divorce home sales, or financial stresses forcing a sale, death in the family (estate sales) etc., however... I still always try to take a positive spin on things whenever possible.  I like to think that most "change" in our lives comes by necessity -usually because we set a new standard for ourselves.

To sum it up:  When you team up with me, you will "smile while you buy and sell real estate at the right pace and for the best price!" -but don't just believe me!  Click here to see some Testimonials!

You should also note that I am very passionate about Habitat For Humanity which is a charity organization that mobilizes volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty.  I help by offering a percentage of my commissions to the cause.  

When I am not busy helping my clients with their Real Estate goals, you will probably find me spending quality time with my wife, my daughter and Lina, my 3 pound Yorkie. -I am also almost dangerously addicted to StumbleUpon and StumbleVideo!   Please contact me now so we can get started with your Real Estate needs!   Sincerely,         Tony Zucaro