Sylvie's Biography

Bio:

Sylvie Begin has been working as a real estate professional for 23 years and has been a broker/co-owner for the past 20 years. She has been a top 1% sales producer over the last 18 years. Sylvie has been a member of various committees on the Real Estate Board and has trained numerous courses for the Board and her offices including prospecting, hiring, and time management.

Sylvie has a real passion for learning and teaching others what she has learned. She enjoys sharing her experiences and giving the best of herself to others. In addition to extensive real estate training experience, she has an additional 10 years of training as an officer in the Canadian Armed Forces. She is a high energy, fit, and goal oriented person with a big positive mental attitude. Sylvie currently serves on the Keller Williams Ottawa Realty Training Committee.

Sylvie is a very dedicated member of her community who has volunteered for the Distress Centre, the Children’s Aid Society, and the Foster Parent Plan. She has also been involved in fundraising for the United Way, the Women’s Shelter and Dogs for the Blind. Most recently, Sylvie has been actively involved with international causes and has traveled twice to Haiti to help suffering children.

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Accomplishments: Re/Max Top Producer for multiple years

Royal LePage Top Producer

Ranked #2 in Canada Trust (200 agent company)

Sold over 1,400 homes

Graduated from a 3-year Mentoring and Advanced Coaching Program with Brian Tracy

Has completed 28 Triathlons

The Team

Bill Meyer
Buyer Agent
Sales Representative

1977-1984 Member of Canada’s Olympic Mens Water Polo Team
1979/83 Bronze Medallist Pan Am Games
1978/82 World Championships
1984 Olympic Team

1985-1990 Sales Representative for Canada Trust Realty
Awards
1986-1989 Canada Trust Leader Club; Top 20 % in Canada
1989-1990 Sales Master Award Winner; Top 5 % in Canada

1990-1993 Associate Broker/Sales Manager Canada Trust Realty
Accomplishments
1990 Licensed Real Estate Broker
1991 Real Estate Sales Manager of the Year Award

1993-2001 Canada Trust Financial Corporation
1993-1996 Regional Manager of Sales & Marketing, Eastern Canada
1996-2001 Bank Manager, Richmond Road, Ottawa
Accreditation
• Professional Financial Planner
• Canadian Securities License

2001-2003 Keller Williams Ottawa Realty: Team Leader
Responsible for: Recruiting top realtors to join Keller Williams Ottawa Realty.
Delivering training and business consulting to over 50 professional real estate agents. Coaching agents in the use of highly effective sales and marketing techniques. Advising in the delivery of top-level customer service.
Achievements
• 2002 Fastest growing Real Estate company in Ottawa
• 4th largest Real Estate office in Ottawa
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2003-2005 Keller William Ottawa Realty: Sales Representative
Lead Agent with Bourque/Meyer Team

2005-2006 Keller Williams VIP Realty

Responsible for: Recruiting top realtors to join Keller Williams VIP Realty.
Delivering training and business consulting to over 50 professional real estate agents. Coaching agents in the use of highly effective sales and marketing techniques. Advising in the delivery of top-level customer service.

Accomplishments
Fastest growing Real Estate office in Ottawa over 35 % agent growth

2007-Present

• Sales Representative
• Real Estate Trainer, Keller Williams Ottawa
• Professional Business Productivity Coach, coaching 25 +
Full time agents in taking their business to the next level
• Specialize coaching program for Teams and Buyer Agents


Community Involvement

• Coach, Carleton University Water Polo team (20 + yrs)
• Advisor to Water Polo Canada on Olympic Team program
• 2000-2003 Board of Directors, Canadian Tulip Festival
• 1997-2003 Coach, Carleton University Mens Water Polo Team
• Co-chair of the annual Rideau Canal Flotilla
• Co-founder Canada Trust Staff Charity Fund
(Over $ 100,000 raised for local charities)

Keith Bray 
Buyer Agent
Sales Representative

 

Keith Bray has recently joined the Home Team Ottawa and brings 8 years of sales experience with him and a Master’s Degree from the University of Ottawa. Keith is heading toward his third year in the real estate industry and enjoys providing excellent customer service to his clients. His primary role with the Ottawa Home Team will be a buyer sales representative and Keith looks forward to putting his negotiations skills to use.

 

Career Highlights:

Part of the Salt Lake City Organizing Committee for the 2006 Winter Olympics – Communications Team

Responsible for opening the Carleton University twin pad arena 2005-2009

 

Community Involvement:

Capital City Hockey Referees Association 2004-present

National Capital Baseball League Tier 1 President 2004-2007

Kids Come First Volunteer raising funds for Autism 2008-present
Norwegian Paralympics Team Host 2002 Winter Olympics

Carleton University Women’s Hockey Coach 2004-2005

 So when you decide that you'd like to buy or sell a home in the Ottawa, Botanica, Quinterra, Glabour Park, Byward Market Condos areas, please contact me