Celebrating Business

From relatively humble beginnings in 1976, Realty Executives Saskatoon has grown both in size, and in influence. 2019 saw the culmination of that influence as Realty Executives Saskatoon earned top spot in market share for the city of Saskatoon for the first time in the brokerage’s 43 year history, according to SRA information.

It’s a feat that the team at Realty Executives has twice more repeated, as 2021 saw Realty Executives Saskatoon at number one in market share for the third year in a row.

Team dynamics are nothing new to Wayne Zuk, Broker/Owner of Realty Executives Saskatoon since 1996. A former right winger for the WHA’s Edmonton Oilers, Wayne serves as captain to the team at Realty Executives Saskatoon and is the first to give his fellow teammates the credit for the marketplace success they enjoy. Wayne Zuk is a firm believer that getting the right people in place, and giving them the freedom and support to flourish leads to achievement impossible as mere individuals.

At Realty Executives Saskatoon, the process begins at first contact, with Receptionist Sue Green. In addition to being the face (and telephone voice!) of the company, Sue is responsible for the entry of new listings into Realty Executives’ now paperless system. Sue is best known for her cheerful smile, and warm demeanor.

A former Realty Executives REALTOR® herself, Renée Prpick White now serves as the Conveyance Assistant responsible for the administration of New Sales, putting her recent experience in the real estate industry to great use. The agents of Realty Executives know they can rely on Renée for the first review of a sale file and the safe deposit of funds, in any form, in this increasingly digital marketplace.

A longtime licensed Real Estate Assistant, Tamara Armstrong lends her years of experience to the company as Realty Executives’ Conveyance Assistant. Also a gifted freelance photographer, Tamara’s sharp eye ensures sale documents are reviewed and directed on to the client’s legal team.

One of the greatest advantages Realty Executives Saskatoon offers to its agents are innovative staff positions completely unique to the real estate industry. That’s the role Tracy Guenther fills at Realty Executives, serving as their very first Director of REALTOR® Services. Tracy brings her years of industry experience to the task of acting as a liaison to agents needing assistance with technical aspects of the job, and making sure each agent is aware of the resources available to them from the new paperless solution to their contact relationship management platform.

Longtime staffer Joel Chouinard reliably serves as Realty Executives Saskatoon’s Director of Corporate Development. As new agents join Realty Executives (both completely new to the industry, as well as experienced agents), it is Joel who outfits them with informational tech support, and introduces them to an array of industry tools and programs at their disposal. Joel’s skill set also includes servicing Realty Executives Franchise throughout the province. A Jack of All Trades within Realty Executives, Joel is frequently an agent’s first call; his wide base of knowledge often ensures he's their last call, too.

Realty Executives enjoys another strategic advantage in having a dedicated Director of Marketing in-house for the creation of any advertising, print and digital imaging needs. CBC Future 40 Award winning designer Don Sparrow is entering his tenth year of serving in this capacity, carefully overseeing and directing the company’s market trajectory from third place in market share when he was hired, to being number one in the city the past three years.

To maintain the high standard of service to the clients and agents of Realty Executives, Chelsea Baniulis serves our company in the newly created position of Director of Administration. This role is tailor-made for Chelsea, who has previously served in an administration role within the company for over seven years. Chelsea’s responsibilities include daily payroll, accounts payable and financial management. Her extensive education, as well as her previous experience gives her a deep understanding of a continually evolving industry, and the unique corporate culture Realty Executives has come to embody. Keeping their eyes fixed on the future has also led to the well-deserved promotion of Terry Butler to the position of Vice President of Operations. Terry has served the public as a REALTOR® for fifteen years, and Realty Executives Saskatoon as Sales Manager since 2015. He has overseen Realty Executives Saskatoon’s emergence as the preeminent real estate brokerage, and his keen ability to analyze and interpret market statistics will ensure Realty Executives maintains their number one status for years to come. Terry keeps the agents of Realty Executives up to date with shifting needs in the marketplace, giving each agent sage advice and counsel.

While his generous, team-first personality causes him to eschew the spotlight, there can be no question that non-competing Broker/ Owner Wayne Zuk has directly contributed to the success his company has achieved over the years. Through his hands-on mentoring and business coaching, agents and clients alike come to Realty Executives to experience the wealth of knowledge accrued over many years. In an industry that, like hockey, can be known for sharp elbows, Wayne’s company has been held to his exacting personal standard of integrity and business ethics. Wayne’s efforts in the area of ongoing training has been nothing short of visionary. Wayne is an active, in-house broker, available to both new and existing REALTORS® for education, training and coaching. It’s precisely this approach that earned him the unique honour of being the very first broker in the history of Realty Executives International to receive the Legacy Award.

The team Wayne has assembled do their very best, which allows the all-star lineup of agents at Realty Executives Saskatoon to do what they do best—namely serving their clients with the very highest level of personal and professional service. The agents who choose to be a part of the Realty Executives team have consistently led the industry in production, embodying the very peak of what the Saskatoon real estate market can achieve. With this combination of management, staff and dedicated agents, Realty Executives will continue guiding clients home for years to come.