Karin Smith
a top realtor for Vancouver's West Side & Downtown
 
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karin@karinsmith.com

About Karin

A World of Experience

I'm one of those rarities-a Vancouver native.  I grew up here on the West Side and now live in Pt Grey although I've lived in Toronto for 9 years and in London, England for another 3 years, and travelled extensively. That gives me a world of experience that I can put to use for you!
 
I grew up reading the real estate ads with my Dad so I guess you could say that I've been in real estate most of my life.  I also have over 20 years of professional marketing and sales experience in real estate and in the corporate field.   As a RE/MAX agent I have achieved Platinum Award status and am a member of the RE/MAX Hall of Fame.

My youngest 2 children attended Lord Byng and Shawnigan Lake schools;  as a parent I understand what's important to you when considering schools & neighbourhoods for your family.
 
My life is spent on the West Side and Downtown, whether I'm working with clients or getting to spinning downtown at 7am.  Having lived & travelled in other parts of the world I appreciate that while Vancouver is relatively small, it offers so much, most of it just 10-15 minutes away if you live in the city. 
 
Away from real estate I'm the typical West Sider-outdoors, Pilates & yoga, cycling, tennis or spending time in some of the best restaurants you can find anywhere!
 
There are also lots of ways to make a difference in Vancouver.  Every year I support:
 
  • a bursary to a grade 12 student at Lord Byng going on to study in a real estate related field
  • as a volunteer on the VSO Lovers' Ball fund raising committee
  • cooking for "Dinner with Mom" at Friends for Life-a weekly home made Sunday dinner event, cooked and served by volunteer groups
  • the Shoes for Kids program at the YWCA-provides modestly priced athletic shoes for children living in Vancouver's Downtown East Side enrolled inY athletic programs
  • Kiva -Loans That Change Lives around the world
  • Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation & CIBC Run for the Cure