“Dreams do come true, with a little help along the way (of course). I have the pleasure of knowing Jen Heakes professionally and personally. Jen never over promised and helped set realistic goals when selling and buying a home. Jen spent hours answering our questions, providing objective data and market insight and comps. With the current Toronto condo market being as uncertain as it is with hundreds of similar condo units on the market, Jen had the task of making ours stand out and drew up a strategic go-to-market plan. Jen made the process incredibly easy, like having a professional stager, having professional photographs/video taken, a comprehensive brochure with all the highlights of the unit and building itself, an interactive map and a lot more. When we saw our listing we were blown away. Her expertise, attention to detail, expansive network and marketing sold the condo within a month. With a hot market outside the GTA, many homes were sold fairly quickly or had the dreaded bidding wars. Jen’s responsiveness was the key to winning the bid of our new home. When making such a large decision, we wanted to work with someone that we trust she always answered every call or email if she couldn’t get to it right away she would acknowledge our message and circle back to it at the first chance she got. Her professionalism, knowledge, honesty, and strong work ethic is greatly respected and appreciated. We never felt that she was just trying to sell us a house, and counseled us in our purchase by answering our questions to help us to make the best decision. I could go on and on but because of Jen, Addie can enjoy his favourite view where he’s happily watching squirrels run around in the backyard. Dreams do come true for some. ”

“Our experience working with Jen could not have been better. From our first meeting to the closing of our home, she was attentive, thoughtful, organized, detailed and considerate. Jen's knowledge and experience in real estate was very evident and she provided us with sound advice every step of the way. We have recommended her to other friends and family and will continue to do so without hesitation; she is simply the best!”

“Jen Heakes is truly the best! Jen helped us sell two condos and buy a home during the beginning of the COVID pandemic. She was amazing to work with, always had our best interest at heart and made the rollercoaster ride of buying and selling in the Toronto market fun! Without Jen’s experience, tenacity and positive attitude, realizing our dream of owning a home would not have been possible. We highly recommend Jen and the Core Assets team!”

“Exceptional service provided by Jen Heakes. I’ve both bought and sold real estate with her and after each transaction I’ve been extremely impressed with her. She’s knowledgeable, so willing to help, quick to respond, she’s just the best. I wish she would move to BC with me so that she could be my realtor forever!”

“I highly recommend Jennifer Heakes as she is extremely knowledgeable of the market and more importantly provided her honest opinion and insight every step of the way. She simplified the process for us and made this often challenging and stressful experience very enjoyable! She was readily available for all of my questions no matter how big or small and truly cared about finding us our dream home within our budget and on our timeline. Looking forward to working with her again in the future.”

“Jennifer Heakes is an amazing realtor and true professional. My wife and I began our search for a new home for our growing family with the search for a real estate agent we could trust. It wasn’t long before Jen's name rose to the top of our list, and we could not have made a better choice. Right from the onset, Jen displayed her desire to find us the 'right place' and not just the first place. She made sure to meet with us regularly to understand what we needed and what we wanted and did research into every aspect of our request to ensure her suggestions and plans were founded on solid information and data. After countless visits to numerous homes, and many adjustments to the 'need vs. want' lists, Jen continued to make sure the homes we were visiting reflected all of our chats. Jen never rushed us, or made us feel like we were wasting her time; we felt like we were in good hands. When we finally decided to submit an offer, Jen met with us and we discussed our plan of attack and never felt any pressure to increase our offer beyond what we set as our maximum budget. During our negotiations, Jen went above and beyond; she was collecting data from every possible area, including proactively identifying, and remedying issues the listing agent had not known. Jen's negotiation skills are second to none, she was both professional and tenacious and despite overwhelming pressure from the selling parities, settled our deal at our price. I have no issues saying that, without Jen, this deal would never have happened and our family would still be looking for a home. She was communicative and transparent, professional and honest, and always represented us well. Having had such an outstanding experience with Jen for our purchase, it was an absolute 'no-brainer' as to who would be representing us in the sale of our existing home, Jen! Again, Jen impressed us with her market research and insightful suggestions on how to maximize our return. She took the time to review the many different components of her carefully crafted plan for our sale, and listened to our points to incorporated them into the fold. In no time we had multiple showings rolling in - at one point, as many as 7 per day! Needless to say, her strategy paid off (pun intended), and we were signing our sale agreement with absolutely no issues or delays. Her ability to attract qualified and serious buyers turned something that causes many people stress, into a breeze for our family. We can confidently say, without a doubt, Jen had a profoundly positive impact on both our transactions and our lives. Thank you very much Jen, and we wish you all the success in the world! ”

“My wife and I initially went with a different agent to start the search for our first home. We experienced frustration after frustration looking at and bidding on homes that were out of our range. Jen knew the market, knew Toronto, knew what we wanted, knew what to look at (and what not to look at), knew where we'd find it, knew how to do the deal, knew how to negotiate, knew how the sellers would respond, and in the end — got us our first home. It took about a month and a half start to finish. For anyone who knows, this is a unicorn in the Toronto real estate market. Especially at the highly competitive price point we were at. Jen also has an extensive network of inspectors, contractors, lawyers, and cleaning people, who by association are just as honest, solid and trustworthy as she is. Big thanks to Jen. We'd recommend her in a heartbeat! ”

“I had a great experience with Jen Heakes while searching for my first home. Jen knows Toronto like the back of her hand! She's pleasant, genuine, and transparent when it comes to advising and navigating her clients through the home-buying process. She's also quick, works hard, is knowledgable, and never misses an opportunity to have a laugh. In a market that can be as gruelling as Toronto's, Jen brings a sense of comfort and ease and I cannot speak highly enough of my experience with her. 10/10, would recommend!”

“We were so happy with the service we received from Jennifer Heakes. She was very knowledgeable, professional, hard working and offered us valuable advice along the way. Thank you Jen for helping us find our dream home. We appreciate all your hard work and effort you put into our buy/sell process!!!”

“It was an absolute pleasure to work with Jen Heakes on my recent condo purchase. She was responsive to all my questions and emails, detail oriented and pro-active when necessary. She's a gem, with a great network of resources, and I would highly recommend her. She made the process as smooth as it could be.”

“I used Core Assets to find a one bedroom condo in Midtown Toronto and would highly recommend them! Initially I was planning to try and find a place on my own. I had used a real estate agent in the past, but found him to be of little help because he didn't listen to what I wanted and was very pushy with respect to increasing my budget and making a decision. With about a month until I was suppose to move, a friend recommended Jen Heakes to me and I am very thankful he did. Unlike my previous experience, she was an absolute pleasure to work with. She took the time to understand what I wanted and really focused on sending me properties that met my criteria. This resulted in only having to schedule one afternoon of viewings to find the unit I was looking for. Her turn around time when making the offer was impressive and she kept me informed about where things stood in the process. She was always patient, approachable and very professional. She even followed up with me after I had moved in to see if everything was okay. Client service is clearly a priority for Jen and Core Assets. I plan on using Jen in the future and would recommend her and Core Assets to any of my friends.”

“Jen Heakes was excellent from start to finish. A comprehensive analysis of our prior home was made, with thorough recommendations and help to facilitate the sale. On the purchase Jen made time, driving through an ice storm in one case, to help us find our new home. Couldn't be happier!”

“Jen Heakes was referred to me by a close friend as AMAZING and great to work with. From our first meeting to signing the final dotted line, she was clearly experienced, organized and to the point. There were no grey areas, Jen was clear and concise every step of the way, making the process of selling a complete breeze. I would recommend Jen to anyone and everyone! She is truly amazing to work with. Looking forward to working with her again in the future.”

“My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Jen Heakes at Core Assets. She was attentive of our needs and wants for a house in Toronto and walked us through every single options available. Though this process went for almost 18 months, Jen was extremely thorough and calm throughout the entire process and ended up finding the best house for us at a great price (in a crazy Toronto house market)! We also had Jen sell our condo, where she handled everything and we didn't have to worry at all. We would highly recommend Jen to anyone either buying or selling a house/condo.”

“We had such a great experience with Jennifer Heakes at Core Assets. We gave her our preferences, she took us through a number of options within our price range. Did not feel the pressure to buy and very appreciative that she helped us find the home we wanted. Very helpful right from start to finish making sure you stay organized and your move is a smooth one. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to buy! ”

“My fiance and I worked with Jennifer Heakes to find our first home before our wedding! We wanted to find the perfect property for our lifestyle and our personality. Jen paid close attention to our needs and took them all into consideration when recommending properties for us to see. She was patient, understanding, knowledgeable, honest and always on the ball. We were able to find a place we loved within a couple of weeks all thanks to her hard work! ”

“Jennifer Heakes came highly recommended to me and I would without a doubt recommend her to anyone. I was looking for a rental property and Jen was very knowledgeable about different buildings within the city and listened to what I wanted and suggested buildings that she thought would suit my needs. Throughout the whole process Jen was patient, understanding and an absolute pleasure to work with. I am extremely happy with the condo I chose and would recommend Jen with no hesitation.”

“We were new to Toronto and overwhelmed by the fast paced nature of the rental market. Jen Heakes at Core Assets took care of all our needs, showing us a range of places within our budget and advocating for us when it came time to put in an offer. Jen was efficient and accessible, replying to our messages instantly. And even after all the paperwork was signed, Jen was there to help us move in and get settled in our new place, which we absolutely love. Based on our experience with Jen, we would highly recommend the professionals at Core Assets.”

“Jen (Jennifer Heakes) was referred to us by our daughter, who was a school mate of hers. We have now gotten to know her professionally as well. She gives 200%, starting with ideas and suggestions how to declutter and prepare our House for sale. Since this was our first time selling our home, Jen's personality and professionalism helped us through what can be a VERY stressful time! What was also truly helpful was her knowledge of referrals for Trades men to fix things around the house before listing: e.g. painting, electrical outlets, etc. THANK YOU Jen for ALL your help in walking us through our first home sale! (drop by anytime you're in our new neighbourhood in B.C.). :) ”

“Due to work , my husband and I decided to downsize from our 3 Bedroom detached house in Whitby and move to a loft in Toronto. A relative recommended Core Assets, Jennifer Heakes as she an expert in the Toronto condo and townhouse market, and also based on their experience working with her in a business environment. We first met Jen at the Core Assets office, and we found the meeting very informative. She took her time fully understanding our needs, and identifying areas in Toronto that would best fit them. Having only purchased from new previously, she explained the buying and selling process to us in detail. We also met Paul Siksna, who would be helping us sell our house in Whitby. When viewing properties, Jen was patient as we frankly had no idea where to start, but the more we saw the more we knew what we were looking for, and our list of wants grew bigger! Based on this feedback, Jen constantly refined her search criteria to ensure we were only viewing properties that met our needs – as a busy professional couple, our time is valuable, and Jen catered her service to us accordingly. After about 10 viewings we found the space that checked everything on our wish list, which is hard to find in Toronto!! Within 48 hours of our first viewing of the loft, we closed the deal with the price we wanted to buy at. Jen was tenacious, and did everything she could to make the deal happen on our terms. Jen knew what the optimal purchase price was, and really worked for us, the Buyers. When it came to selling our property, the whole process was overwhelming as everything moved so quickly!! Paul and Jen guided us through multiple bully offers and were always there for us if we had questions. We were able to sell our house within one week of listing and for well over asking! Jen’s level of service didn’t stop there after we bought and sold. Jen recommended us movers and also found helped us search for a contractor for our renovations to our loft. Overall, we were impressed by Jen’s professionalism. We were very happy we were introduced to Core Assets and Jen, who we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to future prospective clients. ”

“I recently purchased my first condo with Jennifer Heakes of Core Assets. Trying to find a new home can be a stressful and a very nerve racking experience, especially for a first time home buyer. But I have to say that Jennifer was amazing and walked me the whole thing with patience and understanding. She is extremely knowledgeable of the Queen and King West neighborhood and the buildings in this area. She took me to several units and was always honest and transparent about her opinions on the unit and the listing price. Her wealth of knowledge and experience helped give me the confidence that I needed when it came down to making a decision and putting in an offer. I know that I made the right decision and I am so happy I did. I would very much recommend Jennifer Heakes and Core Assets for your Real Estate needs! ”

“Thanks to Jen Heakes, I just moved into my dream condo! As a first time home buyer, I was anxious to begin the daunting task of finding a condo that fulfilled my lengthy list of needs and wants but Jen was the perfect professional to make it happen. Jen was patient, an excellent listener and communicator and truly took the time to make me feel comfortable throughout the entire process. I never felt pressured or hurried and I always felt as though Jen was truly acting in my best interests. Besides being professional and thorough, I also found Jen to be extremely personable and down to earth. As an added bonus, Jen arranged to have my new home professionally cleaned before I moved in which saved me hours of cleaning and stress! I would highly recommend Jen Heakes to family and friends! Jen, thanks again for working with me and making my Toronto condo dream come true :) ”

“Jen Heakes was recommended to me by a colleague who had a terrific experience working with her. After sitting down with Jen to discuss our unique situation and options, my partner and I knew instantly that she was the realtor we had been looking for. As first-time homebuyers, we appreciated having Jen’s expertise to help us navigate through the complex process. We were particularly impressed with the insight Jen has into the buildings we explored: from developer repuations to condo board track records and everything in between. In the end, Jen found us a rarely seen condo unit, in an area of Toronto that we love, that checked all the boxes we were looking for. She gave us sound advice through a multiple-bidding process and kept us on track to ensure a smooth closing. We would highly recommend Jen to our friends and family. In fact, we already have! She is bright, hard-working, and collaborative. Her knowledge of Toronto’s real estate market, combined with her genuine personality, make her the perfect realtor. We look forward to working with her again on our next purchase. ”

“My partner and I worked with Jen Heakes twice over the past year and a half. In 2014, she helped us find a fantastic new condo to rent in a unique building in the Roncesvalles/High Park neighbourhood. Jen was patient and consistently available to show us multiple properties across the west end. On that deal, we saw Jen work under a tight deadline we had to close the deal on the new lease and she delivered on all counts. Impressed with Jen's experience, collaborative approach with her colleagues "across the table," and her friendly, patient, and helpful approach with us, we called on Jen recently to help us find a condo to purchase in downtown Toronto. Again, Jen showed us multiple properties, was upfront with what she felt were the pros and cons of each based on her experience in the market, and ultimately identified a property we loved. Jen leveraged her collaborative approach with people in establishing a good working relationship with the seller's agent and ultimately our offer was accepted in a multiple-bid situation based, we believe in part, on the strength of the approach Jen brought to the table with the seller and the seller's agent. Jen then went above and beyond in locating a separate parking/locker property in the building for us to purchase at a favourable rate and drove that deal forward under tough circumstances such that we were able to close on both the condo and the parking/locker at the same time under a tight deadline. We appreciated how she worked with our solicitor, mortgage agent, and two sets of agents on the other side to close the deal, keeping us informed at every step. We really can't say enough about Jen's service and results on our behalf. We would whole-heartedly recommend her!! ”

“I am a commercial real estate broker that required a condo lease downtown. I enlisted the help of Jennifer Heakes after several weeks of an unsuccessful process of trying to find a place on my own. Being in real estate I under estimated the difficulty of the process. Following our first meeting, Jennifer (who came highly recommended by colleagues of mine) provided a comprehensive list of options which only met the criteria that was provided in our first meeting. Following review of that list, and along with the recommendations of Jennifer, we scheduled two days of tours to review 20 options. Within 24 hours of initiating the process I had identified the top choice. Jennifer reported significant interest in the unit. She advised an immediate offer would be required for my tenancy to be considered, which was completed. Upon delivery to the landlord, Jennifer reported that multiple offers had been delivered. She outlined a strategy, that with my permission, she would implement in order to procure the unit for my tenancy. Jennifer requested information to be delivered to the landlord which I provided. Jennifer worked with the Landlord's agent and successfully closed the lease which was priority 1 as I outlined in my first meeting with her. For potential clients of Jennifer, you can expect strong negotiating skills and tactics, professional, accurate, and timely information, in-depth product knowledge, positive and understanding attitude. Without Jennifer, I would not have had the ability to source nor complete the lease I was looking for. I spent several hours attempting to do this on my own as I am in real estate myself. For those not in real estate, I can only imagine how difficult the process could be. I would highly recommend Jennifer to anyone seeking assistance in a residential real estate process. ”

“I recently worked with Jen Heakes from Core assets looking for a condo in the downtown core. She was an absolute pleasure to work with from our initial meeting, to signing the final paperwork. Jen showed me several units and at all times had my goals and desires top of mind. Throughout the entire process, she was very courteous and would often go above and beyond to accommodate my schedule in order to schedule viewings. When the time came that I finally decided on a unit, Jen was very professional and took care of all the finer details which made the process very easy for me. I could not be more pleased with my experience with the Core Assets team, and specifically Jen Heakes. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a place to live in Toronto. ”