Joanna Kopacz gets teased about her drive for perfection. She laughs about it and then admits her perfectionism is probably what makes her clients so happy. “It shows in my work,” she says, “I want to find the perfect house in the perfect neighbourhood for my clients. And I want the negotiations to go perfectly so we come away with the best deal possible.” Joanna’s success stems from a solid background in real estate. Trained and licensed in New York in 1989, she worked for two years in the city renowned for it’s tight housing market. Joanna delighted in being able to help people find the right apartment in her work as a leasing agent. In 1991 she and her husband decided to make the move to Canada and drove across the country from Montreal to Vancouver, looking for a city they could love. They chose Calgary, partly because of the sunshine and the mountains, but mostly because they found it to be “the best place to live in Canada”. Joanna chose to rejuvenate her real estate career in 1996 and joined CIR. The ability to control her own destiny was a prime motivator. “I really like the fact that my clients are my bosses,” says Joanna, “And I’m happy about not having to sit in an office for eight hours a day.” Joanna works hard at marketing her listings. She includes every available advertising tool, including the internet, open houses and neighbourhood direct mail. Joanna will also help her clients prepare their homes for showing. Her ability to organize and arrange matters are skills her clients and co-workers value highly. This personable real estate professional has received compliments from other professionals that are a testament to her ability: “It has been a sincere pleasure dealing with you and we look forward to future encounters with you.” Sharon Abar, Broker/Owner Century 21 The Professionals Ltd. “I appreciate your professionalism and spirit of co-operation.” Linda Horton, President, Coldwell Banker, Kalwest Realty. Joanna’s friendly approach is reflected in her slogan: “A stranger is the friend I haven’t met yet”. “Ask about the special package for my friends,” she says. Call Joanna Kopacz today.

Specialization: Residential, Condominiums, Residential Investment