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SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY® CANADA
Founded in 1744 in London, England Sotheby’s is one of the world’s oldest operating auction houses.
In 1744, within the heart of London, Sotheby’s auction house was born. Over the centuries, Sotheby’s gained renown for uniting discerning purchasers with world-class works of art, and for marketing the world’s most cherished possessions. This legacy is our clients’ unique advantage. Every home we represent is elevated by our distinguished brand, and gains access to exclusive marketing opportunities with Sotheby’s auction house.
The Sotheby’s International Realty name has become renowned as a marketer for the world’s most valuable and treasured possessions.
Combining the world’s most prestigious real estate brand with local market knowledge and specialized marketing expertise, Sotheby’s International Realty Canada is the leading real estate sales and marketing company for the country’s most exceptional properties. With offices in over 30 residential and resort markets nationwide, our professional associates provide the highest calibre of real estate service, unrivalled local and international marketing solutions, and a global affiliate sales network of close to over 980+ offices in 70+ countries to manage the real estate portfolios of discerning clients from around the world, with more than 21,000+ associates worldwide. At Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, we welcome clients locally and from around the world. We have agents specialized in assisting international real estate clients, whether they are moving here or investing from abroad, and can offer their services in dozens of languages including English, French, Chinese, German and Spanish. Our commitment to our clients is simple: we do more to market your home and to service your real estate needs than any other company.
Sun Peaks Office
At our local Sun Peaks office you can meet our helpful Buyers and Sellers Agents, available 7 days a week, year round. We are always pleased to show you the latest Resort Development and Community Plans, discuss the local market place, give you a general tour, or show you some properties.
Our Sun Peaks office is located in the village stroll, between Morrisey’s Pub and Sundance Liquor Store and is open 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm.
REALTORS® in our office specialize in the Sun Peaks area and are supported by our national and international office marketing departments.
We look forward to your visit and would be happy to assist with any of your questions.
Meet our REALTORS®
Our REALTORS® are here to help you understand the unique and important aspects of our developing Mountain Resort
Gianpiero Furfaro FRI
Managing Broker
778.932.1115
Gianpiero Furfaro is a Managing Broker for Sotheby’s International Realty Canada (Sun Peaks). He is a proven real estate professional with extensive sales and operations experience in both Ontario and British Columbia. Gianpiero is proud to be associated with the prestige of a global brand whose commitment to client services, marketing, and professionalism is unmatched.
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He actively participates in organized real estate and is currently a REALTOR® Director for the British Columbia Real Estate Association. He is also a member of the Real Estate Institute of Canada and obtained the designation “Fellow of Real Estate Institute,” which sets a higher standard of education for licensed REALTORS®.
His primary focus is on attainable multi-government housing strategies. Throughout the years he has served on the government Liaison Committees for the Toronto Real Estate Board and The Victoria Real Estate Board. He also participated in various task forces dealing with affordable housing and has participated in charities such as Habitat For Humanity.
Gianpiero has acquired a unique and extensive level of real estate experience. Prior to joining Sotheby’s International Realty, he had built a successful career in sales and real estate operations for a wide variety of real estate models. He developed REALTOR® courses and workshops such as Agency and Contract Writing. He also has held many public engagement information sessions focusing on various topics of real estate catering to the general public.
On his downtime, you will find Gianpiero enjoying the outdoors such as snowboarding, hiking or on the water. If you have a passion for music, talk to him about DJing, audio synthesis and production.
Education: Sauder School of Business (UBC); Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA): Broker’s Licensing Course ; Real Estate Trading Services Licensing Course; Real Estate Institute of Canada (REIC): Fellow of the Real Estate Institute of Canada (FRI)
Helen Jones
Office Administrator
250.578.7773
Prior to moving to Canada in 2007, Helen worked in both the travel and financial industry for over eight years in the UK. She worked her way up through a number of roles spending the majority of her time leading a training and project team for one of the largest mortgage companies.
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Dreaming of living and working in a ski resort Helen and her husband moved to Canada to start a new adventure. Helen continued in the financial sector and when a position became available in Kamloops she took the opportunity to live at Sun Peaks. She brings with her strong customer service skills, a detail orientated and organizational approach along with financial regulations. Helen brings skills in excel and has built many tracking sheets for the office. Helen enjoys the outdoors along with cooking and travel. She is always looking towards the next overseas adventure.
Education: Cardiff University – Bachelor of Music
Lizz Luzny
Office Administrator
Lizz has been in Sun Peaks since 2018. Her love of the mountains and nature were her sole reasons for moving away from her hometown of Winnipeg, MB. Prior to settling in Sun Peaks, she had lived in many beautiful communities throughout BC, as well as in Canmore, AB. She has always chased the snow and adventure, making Sun Peaks the perfect location to live year round. Lizz has a genuine desire to help others, a strong work ethic, and a friendly nature.
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Her background in the hospitality industry has given her exceptional customer service skills and an excellent attention to detail. During her free time, Lizz enjoys shredding the mountain on her snowboard, riding the bike trails, hiking, and backcountry camping. She is also an aspiring artist that likes to work with oil and acrylic paints, as
well as graphic design, and will welcome any opportunity or challenge to use her creative skills.
Diploma in Environmental Management – Okanagan College
Darla Miller
Sales Representative, Shuswap and Okanagan Specialist
250.371.1251
After a rewarding legal career, Darla worked as a licensed property manager in the Shuswap Lake and Sun Peaks Resort areas, before joining Sotheby’s International Realty Canada as a sales representative. Immediately, Darla knew she had found the career she was meant to do. Returning to her childhood Shuswap soil, she has immersed herself into the profession in which she thrives personally and professionally.
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Energized by the fulfilment of helping people find their dream homes or sell a meaningful property, Darla seeks to devote herself to the process with enthusiasm and integrity. Confident, creative, and efficient, Darla combines her credentials, skills, and thorough local knowledge of the Shuswap area to meet her clients’ objectives.
Education: Sauder School of Business (UBC) Real Estate Property Management Licensing Course; Trading Services Licensing Course; Rental Property Management Licensing Course
Rachel Stone
Sales Representative, Shuswap and Okanagan Specialist
778-220-2759
Rachel was born and raised in the Shuswap Lake area, giving her a deep appreciation for the natural beauty of the region. She moved to Calgary, Alberta to pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in marketing from Mount Royal University.
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Rachel enjoys being outside as much as possible. She can often be found hiking local trails with her dog, snowboarding on nearby mountains, or on the beach enjoying the sun.
Lynn Ewart
Sales Representative, Shuswap and Okanagan Specialist
250-318-0717
Lynn is well experienced in Real Estate Trading Services and is positioned to assist clients and customers with her extensive knowledge of the area and its properties and with her careful attention to detail. She understands the bond between a buyer or seller and an exquisite property is deep and requires specialized expertise. Lynn believes that clients wishing to sell or acquire such a property deserve the highest level of service and commitment and she is keen to provide it.
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Lynn’s home has been the Shuswap Lake area since 1984. During this time she owned two retail décor stores that catered to discriminating clientele. She also assisted in the build-out and sale of luxury condo units on beautiful Shuswap Lake. Lynn interacts with people from all over the world with ease, and has perfected the ability to really listen and understand the requests of her clients. Contact Lynn for complete information.
Education: Sauder School of Business (UBC): Real Estate Trading Services Licensing Course
Annette Cosens
Sales Representative, Shuswap and Okanagan Specialist
250-833-5372
Calvin Cosens
Sales Assistant
Their biggest reward in life is the relationships they create with their family, friends, and clients. They are honoured to be their trusted Real Estate resource and confidants.
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The ability and expertise to lead valued clients in all aspects of Real Estate has given them, and their clients, immense gratification. They highly value the opportunity to establish a personal connection with each of their clients and many of their buyers and sellers become good friends.
Understanding today’s tech-savvy consumer has also been a specialty of theirs. They continuously adapt to the communication methods of their clients and take great pride in having quick response times. They have also put a major focus on the digital marketing plans needed to ensure their client’s achieve full value when selling their home. Systems that fully support the unique audience that must be engaged, especially when dealing with the high-end market, or any level of the market today.
Annette and Calvin’s personal specialty is assisting local buyers and sellers, as well international clients in achieving their purchasing or selling goals. They have successfully passed the C.I.P.S course (Certified International Property Specialists) ensuring they have the knowledge and know how to transact Real Estate any where in the world.
When you work with Annette and Calvin, you can count on personal, attentive, patient service, excellent knowledge of the area and it’s resources, along with proven negotiation skills and creative selling strategies. Working with the right people can be one of the most comforting and rewarding experiences.
Having been married for 38 years, Annette and Calvin have mastered working as a team. They have been blessed with 2 sons, 2 daughters and 2 granddaughters, which they truly treasure.
They invite you to let them help you!
Don Blocka
Sales Representative, Kamloops Specialist
A master problem-solver and negotiator, Don Blocka has 35+ years of experience honed in the technology trenches. Working at companies like Xerox, HP/Apollo, IBM and EnMax, Don served in various positions from award-winning Sales Representative to Business Development, Management and finally Director.
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Rounding out this skill-set, Don’s better half Marianna, brings refined sensibility, empathy and entrepreneurial savvy to the team. A former junior hockey part owner, Marianna also owned her own retail home decor store and was an interior design artisan before transitioning to award winning realtor.
Marianna Kindrachuk
Sales Representative, Kamloops Specialist
That’s why for large, sensitive or otherwise complex real estate transactions Sotheby’s International Realty Canada endorses Don Blocka and Marianna Kindrachuk.
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The result is a dramatically improved service offering that is not only smooth and efficient – but maximizes value for Sotheby’s International Realty Canada discerning clientele.