• thomas
  • faris
Sales Representative

“I get to meet new people all of the time, build great relationships and be involved with a very big part of people’s lives. I feel honoured that my clients trust me to do a great job for them”

– thomas faris,

on what he loves about being a Realtor®

Thomas’ core values are based on trustworthiness, hard work, and diligence. He goes the extra mile with clients, motivated to provide exceptional service and the utmost care. His diverse background ranges from sales and fundraising to physical labour and installations. His experience in client care, excavating, waterproofing, sewer/water, septic, pools, and heating A/C serve his clients exponentially when looking to buy or sell. Thomas has completed various real estate specialization programs, notably: Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist CLHMS designation, Senior Real Estate Specialist  (SRES), and Certified Negotiation Specialist (CNE). Thomas is very perceptive in accessing the wants and needs of clients and enthusiastically looks forward to helping them accomplish their goals.
Thomas grew up on a fourth-generation family farm with eight siblings. Living in the Barrie area all his life, Thomas has played on local hockey teams since early childhood including Innisfil Rep, Barrie AAA and the Alliston Hornets, winning championships along the way. He has been involved in the community throughout the years and knows the area very well. Thomas is happily married to his wife Melanie and they have two adorable children. He loves being outdoors, going for hikes with his family and spending Sunday mornings together at their local church.

WHAT BUSINESS/CAREER ACHIEVEMENT MAKES YOU PROUD?

Personally helping families in selling and buying over 200 homes.

WHO OR WHAT INSPIRES YOU MOST?

Thinking about my family. I am inspired by the idea that my success will improve their lives. The biggest influence in my life has been Jesus Christ.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE QUOTE OR VERSE?

“You miss 100 % of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky

WHAT’S YOUR IDEAL MORNING ROUTINE?

Wake up at 5:30, read for about half an hour and make breakfast for my wife.  Then head to the gym to start my day at the office by 8:30.

WHAT’S AN EXPERIENCE THAT MADE YOU STRONGER?

Becoming a father and husband.  When I was married and my daughter was born, decisions I made no longer only affected myself. I am stronger because I think about my family now with every decision I make.

SPECIAL DESIGNATIONS

Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist and Million Dollar Guild Member
The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing exists to help real estate professionals around the world provide high quality service to buyers and sellers of luxury properties. Designees of this program are equipped with the tools to represent the world’s most exclusive residential homes and estates. Million Dollar Guild members are specialists who have achieved success in the million-dollar property and above market.
CNE Certified Negotiation Expert
One of the top designation courses in real estate, the CNE certification enables Realtors® to become powerful negotiators, using the most up-to-date research from the Real Estate Negotiation Institute© (RENI) to elevate negotiation skills to the next level.
SRES Senior Real Estate Specialist
Senior Real Estate Specialists®are equipped with the necessary knowledge and expertise to counsel clients aged 50+ through major financial and lifestyle transitions such as buying, selling, relocating and refinancing residential or investment properties.
Pricing Strategy Advisor
The Pricing Strategy Advisor Certification enhances Realtor® skills in pricing properties, creating comparable market analyses, working with appraisers, and guiding clients through the complexities of about home valuation.

REGISTRATIONS

Integrated Relocation Program (IRP) with Brookfield Global Relocation Services
Registrants of this unique program can provide government entities such as the Government of Canada, the Canadian Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police with increased flexibility and assistance to relocate Members/Employees to new work locations.
Barrie Chamber of Commerce Member/Representative
The primary focus of the Barrie Chamber of Commerce is to empower local business by implementing core strategies that promote growth and innovation. Members of the Chamber participate in strategic networking events and benefit from enhanced knowledge of their community.

PERSONAL AWARDS & ACCOLADES

2015 Top Sales, presented by Mark Faris – Faris Team

2015 Highest Level of Customer Service, presented by Mark Faris – Faris Team

2017, 2018 Top Sales, presented by Mark Faris – Faris Team

2017, 2018 Top Sales Volume, presented by Mark Faris – Faris Team

Canada’s Top 200 Agents 2017 – Real Estate Professional (REP)

THOMAS’S DREAM HOME EQUATION
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COUNTRY FIELDS
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A MASTER BEDROOM WITH BALCONY
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A LARGE DECK OVERLOOKING THE LAKE
working with thomas