what people are saying
"Sophia is a realtor like no other - she has an incredible eye for detail and has a terrific sense of style. When selling your home, she has unique yet budget-conscious ideas to make it attractive to buyers. She can help you see past the initial look of the house so that you can envision the house it could be. Finally, Sophia has an engineering background so she is also great at seeing past the esthetics of a house and can quickly point out areas of concern and red flags for the buyer. In a word, Sophia is spectacular." Jennifer Harrison
"The moment I met Sophia Polenek, I knew her approach to realty was different. The questions she asked me, really helped me figure out and know with confidence the type of house that I was seeking. She's truly looking out for her clients best interest in wanting to ensure that they are purchasing the ‘right’ home and takes the time to figure this out with them. From a selling perspective, her spot-on eye for design and staging ensure that your home is sell-ready and her background as an engineering when purchasing is invaluable in her capabilities in looking past the ‘lipstick’ pretty staging to the structural guts of the home. This combination is rare and Sophia's forte. Whether you are looking for an investment property, your first home or your forever home, I would highly recommend Sophia to anyone who is looking for an honest and straightforward approach to realty. She is trust-worthy, knowledgeable, professional, and simply exceptional at what she does." Monique LeBlanc-Joly
"Sophia Polenek goes above and beyond and I love it. Her attention to detail, her aesthetic, and her engineering background gave me a lot of confidence in her approach. I felt very much like a team in the selling of my home and appreciated the little details she did to prepare the house for sale. Even though she was sick during the showing, she made sure it all ran extra smoothly and as a result, we got a quick sale." Jamie Miller
"Sophia and Joe are true professionals and top of their game. We loved working with them to purchase our home. They are both very knowledgeable about the real estate market and home ownership. Sophia had a valuable approach for helping us get a feel for the market so that we could make informed decisions. Thanks Sophia and Joe for making our home buying experience so positive. We absolutely love our new home!" Emma Guild
"There are several great realtors in the Guelph area, but I wanted to work with someone who is unique, professional, approachable and shares the same vision as my fiancé and I when it comes to real estate. We chose to work with Sophia Polenek in the sale of our condo as well as the purchase of our new home and I cannot say enough positive things about her! Sophia is very knowledgeable of market trends, extremely prompt to respond and made the home selling and buying process easy to execute throughout our everyday busy lives. She truly is a go getter and we appreciated her 'right down to business' philosophy. Sophia did not hesitate for a second when I had a last-minute change of heart regarding pricing of our property and accommodated my requests immediately. Additionally, she made my experience stress free and put my nerves at ease when I received an offer while out of country with limited communication access. She has a passion for building relationships with her clients and bringing their home buying dreams to life. Sophia is poised and sophisticated and has impeccable taste in home design and décor. She was very involved in assisting with selections for our new build and was more than willing to be present for all of those meetings. I have received several compliments on the beauty of my new home with its contemporary and chic style. I truly owe Sophia the credit for her recommendations and advice. I respect the professional relationship we maintained but also value the friendship that was built through working together. We highly recommend Sophia and Trillium West to anyone in the Guelph area looking to buy or sell a home." Tatiana Kraner & David Potter
"Sophia Polenek made buying a home and selling our condo a very enjoyable and enlightening experience. Sophia shares her knowledge and educates her clients throughout the process. She was an absolute delight to work with and helped us purchase the first home that we put an offer on. Sophia also had our condo sold within a few days of listing. We respect and appreciate Sophia's approach throughout the entire buy and sell process. Her knowledge, integrity and willingness to educate her clients makes her an exceptional real estate agent. We highly recommend Sophia for all of your real estate needs." Carrie Vitti
"We worked with Sophia Polenek to sell our condo, and to purchase a new build townhouse. We could not have been happier with her services! Sophia was incredibly knowledgeable, readily available, and went above and beyond in her work with us. She is an expert in the market, knowing the trends and what is becoming available when. Further, she is incredibly patient, compassionate and kind, from consulting on staging to attending last minute showings, she really puts her clients first! We would very strongly recommend working with Sophia and cannot say enough about her services. We will certainly work with her again someday when we sell." Jane Robson
"Sophia came highly recommended to me as a real estate agent and I immediately could see why! She was honest, prompt, and communicative throughout the entire process of buying (my first!) home. Sophia has an exceptional ability to take into account the wants and needs of her clients and match them the home that is best for them. She is very professional and respectful and an absolute joy to work with. When it came to selling my home, she did a superb of job staging it and it was sold within days! I highly recommend Sophia to anyone in Guelph looking for an incredible agent!" Marie Hollowaychuk
"A-m-a-z-i-n-g!! Everything about Sophia is simply amazing. Her attention to detail, knowledge and passion made our house selling and buying experience flawless. Sophia is also helping us design our new home and we are very excited." Monika Azimi
"My husband and I were first time home-buyers and were also new to Guelph. Thank goodness a colleague referred us to Sophia Polenek. She is an excellent communicator and realtor. She started with a needs-assessment and took the time to figure out what would be the best fit for us. We ended up purchasing a new-build (i.e. low maintenance) home which totally fits our lifestyle. Rather than just hook us up with the builder and take her commission, Sophia played an active role in walking us through all the steps of space planning and choosing finishes. She helped us design a house that would eventually sell well- smart for us, and for her when we call her again! The Trillium office is sleek, modern, and professional." Laura Lando
"We were extremely pleased with the exceptional service Sophia provided us in the selling of our home and in finding us our forever home! Truly outstanding service and always contacting us and supported us with all the resources and information needed. Sophia, we thank you for your professionalism, diligence and above all else your integrity." Jessica Hill
"Sophia's dedication to her clients' success is second to none. She was 150% committed to both our buying and selling experiences, quickly understood our needs, represented our interests professionally, and was a pleasure to work with. Look no further!" Jane Widdecombe
"We did a bit of research to choose realtors that fit our style and needs and were very glad we chose Joe and Sophia Polenek. They treated us very well during the housing market craziness in spring 2017. We had very specific needs and started our search from Winnipeg before we moved here. They spent a lot of time talking to us, asking questions and getting a clear picture of what we needed. They took the time to show us homes when we visited Guelph even before we were ready to buy. Then when we were ready, they gave us great advice and we managed to buy the first house we put an offer on." Steven Schroeder
"On behalf of our family, I would like to thank Sophia and Joe for their professional advice and help they gave us to prepare our Mother’s house for the market. They showed patience and compassion to our mother at this difficult time. Sophia's dedication and hard work resulted in a quick sale. We would certainly recommend Sophia and Joe to anyone who is in the market to sell their property." James Anderson
"Sophia made the stressing moment of selling totally transformed into an amazing experience. She showed the perfect combination of deep market knowledge and warm personal attention. I cannot compare her professional dedication to anyone in the real estate business. I strongly recommend Sophia as the best real estate professional." Raquel Saulino