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Realtor® Experience

Before becoming involved in Muskoka real estate, Gord was a senior executive at several companies in Toronto including Internet startup Netcom Canada, Bell New Ventures, and AT&T.

While working in Toronto and Windsor, Gord obtained his private pilot’s license so he could commute back and forth to Muskoka in his Cessna amphibious aircraft. His aviation training includes night rating, float rating, and IFR (instrument flight rating). Gord recently received his Transport Canada Drone Pilot Certificate. He brings the attention to detail that he learned in aviation to real estate.

Muskoka Real Estate Expertise

Gord is a licensed real estate sales representative with Johnston & Daniel Rushbrooke Realty, Brokerage in Port Carling. Johnston & Daniel is the luxury brand of Royal LePage and the standard of excellence in real estate.

In 1988, Gord built his first cottage on Lake Manitouwabing, near Parry Sound. In 1999 her purchased a cottage on spectacular Kennedy Point on Lake Muskoka and developed the property with extensive landscaping and the construction of a boathouse. Through his experience in multiple Muskoka building projects, Gord personally understands the perspective of his clients who are either buying Muskoka real estate, selling their cottage, or building a new cottage in Muskoka.

Gord and his family, including some beloved German Shorthaired Pointers, have been fortunate to live on and experience first hand the beauty of Lake Joseph, Lake Rosseau, and Lake Muskoka. He holds memberships at both Oviinbyrd Golf Club and Port Carling Golf & Country Club.

He believes buying or selling a cottage is first and foremost about people. His goal is to bring my clients’ satisfaction and success using the latest technology, marketing tools, and research. To Gord, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing a client fall in love with their new cottage.

Testimonials

Gord and Tracy helped us to sell an old family cottage in 2018, and then to buy a new cottage before the year was out. We will seek Gord and Tracy’s assistance for any future real estate needs in the Muskoka and adjoining areas.

Al Barauskas

Gord and his partner Tracy Tennant were incredibly helpful in myriad ways that I hadn’t anticipated. I have no difficulty recommending them to anyone. Gord is a fantastic professional as is Tracy and I think they provide exceptional service!

Leslie Flemming

We finally found our forever home in Beautiful Muskoka. Thank you Gord and Tracy for all your professional help and your over and above generosity with the whole process.

Louise Poirier

Gord & Tracy are friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and always made themselves available to answer questions and view listings. Their knowledge of the cottage market in general, and Muskoka real estate in particular was a valuable resource.

Geoff & Jill Manchester

Gord and Tracy were understanding, caring, and helpful. Their extensive expertise and utilization of technology was a definite asset in the positive outcome of our sale. We cannot recommend Gord and Tracy enough!

Carol Dickie & Rainer Cuma

Gord and Tracy were fantastic through the whole process. They provided us with support through the entire transaction to ensure the sale closed on time and hassle-free. They were even able to find us our next property to purchase.

Brian W

Gord and Tracy were much more than just agents for us, they were an invaluable resource and trusted advisers. They always went the extra mile to make sure we were happy and set up for success – very responsive even to all our questions after closing.

Richard Witt

Gord and Tracy helped make our search and purchase of a new cottage an easy and smooth transition. We are very happy with the time, care and knowledge Gord and Tracy shared for our first cottage purchasing experience.

A MacKay

Gord and Tracy’s level of service is top-notch and goes well beyond the closing date in everything from local knowledge of building codes to the provision of referrals for trades, we have not gone wrong with their advice.

Graham Wilson

Gord and Tracy went out of their way to help us especially since we live overseas which required more updates, FaceTime tours and lots of questions!

Adam Kutas

Thanks for all your help – the sale, the purchase, the storage, and the great advice and guidance. Gord and Tracy are an outstanding team, and we would recommend them without reservation for anyone looking to sell or purchase in cottage country.

George & Elizabeth H.

Gord and Tracy have been by our sides providing outstanding advice and service. If you are looking for outstanding service, from a knowledgeable, real-estate team in Muskoka, look no further. Gord and Tracy are the greatest!

David Mandel

Gord and Tracy were both so insightful, honest, transparent, educational, and patient throughout our entire journey to find the right property for us. We would recommend them highly and they made all the difference for us!

Jennifer Maeba

Incredible experience with Gord Waites and his team! I’ve worked with a lot of great realtors in my day, but Gord was nothing short of exceptional. Gord was also extremely responsive and communicative. He’s honest and cares SO much about his clients.

Ashley Alfred

Tracy & Gord’s their efforts far surpassed both our expectations and their responsibilities. Evident passion for what they do make Tracy & Gord an ideal team to work with whether buying or selling a property. You simply won’t find better realtors anywhere!

Eric Pootmans