April 2025 - Nuggets - Empowering Women in Real Estate

On Wednesday, March 5th, RE/MAX Garden City Realty Inc. celebrated International Women's Day with a powerful event at our St. Catharines office training room. The Empowering Women in Real Estate panel was a great success, bringing together agents at all career stages to hear from our esteemed panel of female real estate professionals. The packed room buzzed with excitement as attendees gathered to learn valuable insights and strategies for success in today’s competitive real estate market.
 
A Fantastic Panel of Experts
 
The panel featured a dynamic group of agents who generously shared their expertise and experiences. Our distinguished panelists included Realtor® Christine Gazzola, RE/MAX Garden City Explore Realty Broker Bel Chen, Your Niagara Home Team Realtor® Rachel VanDyk, and Realtor® Maya Gasparoto Mendes. They discussed key topics such as balancing career and family, cultivating a personal brand, and thriving in the competitive real estate market. The discussion was moderated by Michelle Bruce, RE/MAX Garden City Realty’s Director of Social Media Marketing & Development, who guided the conversation and ensured an engaging, informative experience.
 
Key Insights from the Panel
 
While covering a range of topics, the panel’s key themes focused on empowerment, growth, and success in real estate. The panelists shared their approaches to managing a career while maintaining work-life balance, building a personal brand, and staying ahead in a highly competitive market.

• Balancing Career and Family: The panelists shared practical time management strategies and discussed how they set boundaries to ensure they prioritize both their career and personal life.
• Cultivating a Personal Brand: Building a strong, authentic personal brand was highlighted as essential for standing out in the crowded real estate market.
• Thriving in a Competitive Market: Staying informed about market trends, leveraging technology, and adapting to clients' needs were emphasized as key strategies for success.
• Social Media and Client Experience: The panelists discussed how social media helps them engage with clients, build their brands, and enhance the overall client experience.

The Power of Community and Support
 
A significant theme throughout the panel was the strong sense of community at RE/MAX Garden City Realty Inc. The panelists spoke about the collaborative environment within the brokerage, where agents support each other’s success. This spirit of mentorship and teamwork resonated deeply with the audience, emphasizing that success in real estate is not only about individual achievement but about working together to overcome challenges and reach collective goals.
 
Networking Lunch: Connecting and Building Relationships
 
Following the panel discussion, agents had the opportunity to network over lunch, with delicious desserts provided by Bel Chen and Jenny Yang’s Donut Depot & Bakery. The networking session was lively and gave agents a chance to connect, share experiences, and discuss how they planned to apply the panel's insights as they entered the spring market.
 
This lunch highlighted the strong sense of community at RE/MAX Garden City Realty Inc., where agents from all locations came together to connect, share, and support each other’s growth.
 
A Bright Future Ahead
 
The Empowering Women in Real Estate event was a resounding success, not only because of the incredible panelists but also due to the supportive atmosphere that was cultivated. The event fostered collaboration, empowerment, and a sense of community among agents at all stages of their careers.
 
As we move into the busy spring market, we are energized and motivated by the knowledge and connections gained from this event. At RE/MAX Garden City Realty Inc., we are proud to provide a platform where agents can support one another, share insights, and work together to achieve success. This event reminded us all that by fostering community, sharing knowledge, and supporting each other, we can thrive in the competitive world of real estate. Here's to an exciting future for our team!