Testimonials
Here's What Our Clients Are Saying About Us!By: Dan and Brit
This is our second purchase using Sylvia and Stephen and they once again knocked it out of the park. We used a difficult pricing strategy implemented by Stephen to get us as much money as possible for our home while simultaneously buying our dream home for well under asking price. We have come to expect excellence from Stephen & Sylvia and they did not disappointed. Thank you again guys, great work.
By: Sylvia and Mark
Mark and I want to thank you both for making the selling of our property so seamless. Your advice and guidance made our experience with first time selling a stress free and enjoyable experience. We especially appreciated your response time whenever we had any questions either through text or email. You are both amazing real estate agents and even better people! Thanks for all you did for us!
By: Grant and Sarah
Purchasing our first investment property with Stephen and Sylvia was seamless. Sylvia was patient, thorough and identified various pros and cons to each of the listings we viewed. She was professional, yet her calm and warm demeanor allowed for a trusting partnership. Stephen's expertise in understanding the current market brought us comfort. His honesty and attention to detail allowed us to be the successful bidders. We will certainly use Sylvia and Stephen for any future real estate purchases.
By: Kate and Daniel
As first time home buyers relocating to a new city we had a lot to be nervous about, especially given the craziness of the market right now. Stephen and Sylvia were so helpful in helping us find the home of our dreams, putting in a competitive and fair offer and patiently walking us through the process at whatever time met our needs. We are so thankful to have been connected with them and would easily recommend using the Stables for any real estate needs.
By: The Morrisons
Thanks Stephen and Sylvia for selling us our first cottage! Wasaga Beach here we come! Thank you for all your time, and expert advice! Buying a second property during a pandemic couldn’t have gone easier! Cheers to lucky #99. If you had a rubric it would be Level 4, A plus all the way !!!
By: Steve and Addie
A great experience both buying and selling right from the beginning. Not only are Stephen & Sylvia a great real estate team but they are even better people. Stephen and Sylvia are professional, knowledgeable and personable while always having your best interests at the forefront. They are very easy to communicate and work with and are always available to answer questions and give sound advice. They listened to our needs, brought a strong plan to the table based on those needs and followed through on that plan to perfection. It was an absolute pleasure for Addie and I to work with both of you. Thank you for everything. If you want to make life easier and achieve great results hire the Stables Team, you will not be disappointed.
By: Mike B
As our lives get busier; I can attest that Stephen and Sylvia slow real estate down by making this major choice simple & easy. They leverage their years in the business and local business relationships with strong analytics to compliment the sell or buy part of the negotiation. Having used Sylvia and Stephen multiple times over 10 years I love the 1-1 interaction with an experienced professional on the other line every time I call and makes me feel part of the family. Thanks for making my dreams come true!
By: Melissa
you must hire the Stables Team. They are the real deal and the best in the biz! They sold my home over asking in 7 days
By: Lina & Steve
Sylvia & Stephen, Thank you so much for helping us find our dream home! We will never forget your patience and honesty throughout the whole process. You continue to answer our questions and even helped us secure a lawyer and home inspector, both at very reasonable prices. We are now ready to begin our lives as a family (bun in the oven), and it’s all thanks to the both of you. I can highly recommend your services with the highest sincerity and regard. Thanks again!
By: Eva
Hello Stephan and Sylvia, Thank you so much for the wonderful job that you did for me. As I mentioned to Sylvia today it wasn’t the easiest sale for you guys ,but you did it and I really appreciate it that you had so much patience with me and Jerry. I don’t think that you will ever forget us.?? I would like to thank you one more time for the beautiful flowers?? The flowers looks beautiful on my dining room table. I’m wishing you warmest wishes for Christmas, and lots of health, Happiness and prosperity to you and your family for new year 2020 to come.Eva
By: Shawn & Kerri
Stephen and Sylvia came prepared with detailed knowledge, data and experience regarding our home, area, Real Estate in general and the market we were currently in. They have raised the bar for the real estate profession and their service was invaluable to us. The Stables truly worked as a team to get us the best results possible making sure to utilize each other's strengths and giving us excellent friendly customer service. They exceeded our expectations by working hands on to help prepare the house for photos and showings and followed up to make sure everything would go smoothly. It was very evident that they worked hard to bring us great offers and negotiate multiple offers to get all parties the best deal possible. Buying and selling a home can be a very stressful experience, but with Stephen and Sylvia it was not at all. They make me want to buy and sell more houses just to work with them again! Many thanks to the Stables team for looking after our home and family as though it were your own.
By: Heather and Brad
Sylvia and Stephen were excellent to deal with. They did their homework and came prepared to list and sell the property. They were equally as prepared to negotiate a good deal on a the new property. They provided a first class photographer for the excellent marketing plan initiated to sell the house. It was refreshing to deal with quality people who always had our best interests in mind. Stephen and Sylvia were also patient and supportive while we tried to figure out what our next steps needed to be. All in all, it was a smooth process. Thank you very much.
By: Donna Paulo
Nothing but the absolute best, from beginning to the end!!! Dont want to do it again but if I had to it would be Stephen and Sylvia...
By: Marc
Outstanding. Always there at a moment's notice. And always available.
By: Abbie
You will not find better agents. They are very good at what they do and wonderful people. I would recommend them to anyone. They sell your home like it was their own. You won't regret working with both Sylvia and Stephen.
By: Dan
Steve and Sylvia were a simply perfect experience. We told them our interests right away and was sent available housing within our needs daily. Sylvia then set up an initial day of house hunting showing us 7 homes within our range that presented differently whether it be bungalow vs 2 story, side split vs town house, turn key vs renovators dream. Once we had discovered our actual needs in a home the Stables team focused on houses that fit our criteria finding us a home within our budget that filled all of our wants and needs within a week. This all took place during an extremely difficult period of buying in the Barrie area and we are thrilled with the results. Thanks again Stables team! We will be back soon
By: Claire Wood
It is clear why the Stables Team lead their peers in Real Estate, they know their craft well! They have a unique gift and I was fortunate enough once again to have their skill set and brilliance in my corner throughout the whole process! They make their clients feel at ease and communicate every step of the way. They provide realistic expectations and work hard to exceed them. I highly recommend The Stables Team to anyone planning to buy or sell! You won't be disappointed!!
By: Lakshmi and Rajeev
Since this was our first home purchase ever, we knew we were in for a daunting task and firstly want to thank Sylvia and Stephen for their expertise, patience (extreme) and professionalism in helping us through this process. Sylvia was a wonderful guide to the various neighbourhoods and her knowledge of critical information like schools and neighbourhoods in the context of our wishes was extremely helpful. Once she figured out what we were looking for, our visits to homes became targeted and high yield as she patiently supported us through our search. We searched through many homes and she was nothing but understanding through these visits also accommodating our busy schedule. Once we found a place we liked enough to put an offer on, their team put our mind at ease doing all the comparables and helping us field an offer. Stephen’s expertise really came through here and we had the good fortune of seeing some houses with him too (yes, that’s how many houses we went to). Stephen would also note things in the house that needed fixing and was quick to put such clauses in any agreement and these points, while seemingly minor, really reassured us that they had our interests at heart. This testimonial is extremely overdue (we closed at the end of March) but we want to thank the Stables for being a wonderful guide through this process and would definitely recommend their team to anyone considering purchasing a home. Thanks so much guys!
By: Brent & Amanda
One word to describe the Stables Team and the services they provide... invaluable! We have now used them three times to buy and sell property’s, each time they provided a seamless transaction and made the process totally stress free. We would highly recommend them to family and friends and will definitely use them again once it comes time to buy or sell in the future. Being very friendly, always punctual, highly knowledgeable, energetic and eternally hard working are just a few traits that make them a must when buying or selling. Most importantly, the Stables Team continually have the best interests of their clients at the forefront making them an integral part of any property deal. We can’t imagine not have them on our side when we buy and sell real estate! Use them, you won’t be disappointed!
By: Erin
Stephen and Sylvia were recommended through friends who had a very positive experience and my experience was no different. They were both very knowledgeable, friendly, patient, efficient, and easy to work with. I would definitely use them again and highly recommend this team to anyone buying and/or selling. Thanks for all your help!
By: Edward
Thank you Stephen for leading us through the entire sales process, You are extremely responsive and helpful and I would have no issue recommending you to my friends and colleagues if they are searching for or selling their properties in the area.
By: Warren and Cindi
Our experience in selling and buying a home with The Stables was simply outstanding. They worked with us on a very personal basis and helped us to understand what we really wanted. They are very knowledgeable about the current real estate market and trends. It was their local area knowledge and networking that enabled us to purchase our new home. Stephen and Sylvia are always available; they would always show up on short notice, take us to see potential homes and answer out endless questions. We simply could not have done this without Stephen and Sylvia. Thank you.
By: Jonah Rubin
Stephen was great to work with. He understood what I was looking for and was good at narrowing down the perfect home. He was great at giving me the full story of each house we looked at and made sure I was comfortable with my purchase. I would most definitely recommend the Stables team for your real estate needs!
By: Jonah Rubin
Stephen was great to work with. He understood what I was looking for and was good at narrowing down the perfect home. He was great at giving me the full story of each house we looked at and made sure I was comfortable with my purchase. I would most definitely recommend the Stables team for your real estate needs!
By: Mike & Kari
Stephen was recommended to us by some friends, and he did not disappoint! This was our first time buying a home, and he made the whole process as easy as possible. He was honest about the market, and available at all times. We can honestly say, if it wasn't for his quick thinking and knowledge, we would not have been able to find our house for the price we wanted. Thank you so much to the whole Stables Team for your help!!
By: Abbie & Iain
Not only are they professional this team is working hard for you. They sell your home as if it was there own and are constantly ensuring everything goes smoothly. They are realtors that truly have your best interest at heart. It is not just another home for them. I would recommend the Stables to anyone, even if you are just looking to get information. They know real estate and will ensure your selling or purchasing needs are met. You would be crazy to ask anyone else to do the job. Stephen and Sylvia are amazing.
By: Kim
Another amazing experience with Stephen and Sylvia!! What a team! All I had to do is give them my wish list and within a few weeks I had my dream home. If anyone is looking to sell or buy a new home I would highly recommend this dynamic team.
By: Janet & Alex
The Stables Team came highly recommended and now we know why!! They were so helpful, attentive, and knowledgeable. This was a first home purchase for both of us and we had a very specific wish list! Stephen and Sylvia were patient and flexible with us as we were both living out of town during our search and trips up to Orillia were very limited. Their expertise with the area and with the specifics that come with waterfront property are apparent. Stephen worked away and we now have our dream waterfront home. Thank you Stephen and Sylvia for making what could've been a stressful process so enjoyable.
By: Joy and Len Holtzman
Sincere gratitude for the tremendous amount of work that Sylvia and Stephen put into finding us a home. It was a long process, however, it was obvious that Stephen had our best interests at heart. It is particularly refreshing to be able to count on an agent who has all the answers to the many difficult questions we had. In our initial meeting, the analysis of the market he presented raised our confidence level and demonstrated to us that we were in good hands. Given the incredible demand in the Barrie market and the limited availability of quality homes in the south end of the city, we appreciate and feel that the Stables team pulled off a miracle in finding us the perfect home. I would recommend to anyone whose looking to purchase or sell a home to utilize the experience and professionalism of Sylvia and Stephen. Thank you a million times!
By: Chantalle
Stephen and Sylvia were recommended to us by one of our friends. Once we had our first meeting we knew we were in good hands! They were so professional and knowledgeable it made the whole process seem so easy and smooth! They were always so easy to get in contact with! The video and pics of our home were so beautifully done and very impressive! And through this whole process we new that Stephen and Sylvia had our best interest at all times! We would recommend the Stables Team to everyone! Thank you Stephen and Sylvia for making this process so quick and easy!
By: Cassandra & Kalle
Stephen and Sylvia were a wonderful help to us in finding our new home and selling our current home! They worked very hard to generate fantastic interest and allow for multiple offers. We were thrilled to sell FIRM for above our asking price in only two days! They were very responsive to our many questions along the way, always getting back to us quickly by email or phone. No question was a bad question, which is nice as a first time seller. Their attention to detail and their vast knowledge of the real estate process let us navigate what would normally be a stressful experience with the greatest of ease. We would highly recommend Stephen and Sylvia!!
By: Ted
Good initiative and integrity. Stephen search me out on a private sale, called it the way it was, smoothed out bumps along the way and delivered what he promised. He put this deal together...
By: Matt & Kim
Great team effort from true professionals! Very knowledgeable, always available and easy to work with. Thank you for all of your hard work and looking out for our best interest!! Our sign looks much better, the SOLD really brings out your eyes!! Haha great job thanks again!!!
By: Sheldon and Krista Murphy
It's always a stressful time selling and purchasing homes. Stephen and Sylvia negotiated 3 deals for us in the last month. Thanks to them we purchased our dream home and sold quickly our two properties WHILE we vacationed in Florida. Emails and texts were promptly answered and we were always reassured we would be taken care of. Even from 1200 miles away they were the easiest transactions we've ever done. They've made it so easy for us to recommend them to friends and family in the future.
By: Kari and Dennis Lemon
My husband and I jumped into buying and selling with two feet forward and we owe it all to Stephen and Sylvia. They were honest, trusting, caring, extremely aware of our needs and made us feel very comfortable and at ease throughout our process. We strongly recommend them to anyone buying or selling in today's market. Not only are they highly skilled in their profession they are wonderful people too. Thank you both very much!
By: Richard & Kristen
We recently had the pleasure of selling our home with Stephen and Sylvia. What we thought was going to be a stressful and unpleasant process ended up being a simple and efficient sale. We have them to thank for that! The entire experience was incredible, Stephen and Sylvia's patience, professionalism and dedication is the reason for this. We would recommend this team to anyone who is looking for knowledgeable, down to earth agents who will go above and beyond for you. Not only are they great at what they do, but they are truly great people.
By: Jesse and Natasha
Natasha and I had the pleasure of having Stephen and Sylvia as our agents. We were both very nervous and unsure of everything going into the process of buying our first home. Stephen and Sylvia were absolutely incredible. They walked us through the prosess and were extremely patient with us every step of the way. What we liked the most is that they were there for us to answer any question we had with a very quick response time. They we super professional, very patient, and have a very good understanding of the market and city. We were beyond pleased when we decided on our first home. ( they suggested it for us before we even asked about it). All in all we could not have been more happy with the Stables team and would 100% recommend them to anyone looking for their first or fifth home for that matter. Thanks you so much for helping us start the next chapter in our life Stephen and Sylvia!! Cheers !
By: Rick & Angie
Stephen and Sylvia were amazing! We found a home, went to see it and immediately wanted to put in an offer, that evening we had bought a home. We put our house up for sale, they gave us some ideas and suggestions to do before we listed and within a few days we had an offer and sold! They gave us information and helpful hints to help us get through what could have been an overwhelming experience. A huge thank you to the Stables team for making this all come together so perfectly, we couldn't have done it without you!
By: Adam & Mandy
Stephen and Sylvia were fantastic. Found us the perfect investment property. Very professional and they respond quickly. I would highly recommend this duo!!
By: Ryan
Stephen and Sylvia have been nothing but professional and courteous. Their dedication to making people happy comes out in their genuine energy and thoughtfulness to making your sale and purchase go smoothly. Without a doubt acquiring assets in my real estate portfolio will be built with the assistance of both Stephen and Sylvia. They are a great team and I am proud to have them on my team.
By: Chris & Rachel
Stephen and Sylvia have both been incredible. They worked with us for over a year to find the perfect house for our home. They listened, understood our needs, and really focused on finding the perfect fit for us. Their time commitment has been amazing, and their patience is second to none. Once you talk with Stephen and Sylvia for 5 minutes, you'll know you've made the right choice.
By: Leslie-Ann & Craig
Stephen and Sylvia made the sale and purchase of our homes an enjoyable and stress free experience. Sylvia was accommodating and quick to set up viewings, while Stephen always answered ALL of our questions promptly and constantly kept us updated throughout the process. The Stables team made us feel like we were their highest priority from start to finish.
By: Luc
Great service, Awesome team that is available 24/7, Highly dedicated with great people skills. My sincere thanks to The Stables Team!
By: Scott and Jillian
We had a wonderful experience working with Stephen and Sylvia! We purchased and sold our home with them and have recommended them to everyone we know! Thank you for making our experience buying and selling easy and exciting!
By: Kyle
I had a very positive and fair experience with The Stables Team even though they weren't even representing me! I would recommend them to anyone looking for an agent
By: Glenn & Angela
Coming from out-of-province with the intention of purchasing our next home in Barrie, Ontario, my wife and I were fortunate to have made the acquaintance of Stephen and Sylvia Stables. The Stables were faced with an unusual and what could have been a difficult and frustrating situation. Our visits to Barrie were brief and sporadic,and given our real estate needs, there was a very limited inventory. However, Stephen and Sylvia persevered, demonstrating patience, care, consideration and a good deal of sensitivity and understanding for us personally and for our real estate needs. Their attention and efforts were far beyond the norm. They made themselves available whenever we called. Extremely knowledgeable and always aware of the local market, they were able to offer us a variety of possibilities and help us refine our search and eventually find that property we were looking for. We would recommend the Stables without any hesitation to anyone in need of a real estate agent in the Barrie area. Their expertise, professionalism, warmth and kindness make them the only choice in real estate in Barrie.
By: Mike & Leanne
We could not have had a better experience with the Stables Team. They guided us through the purchase and sale of our first home with a high level of professionalism and care. They found us the perfect house to buy and staged it beautifully when it was time to sell. This made the whole process much more enjoyable and less stressful. We feel very fortunate to have been referred to The Stables Team when we were new to the area and I would highly recommend them to anyone.
By: Claire
Everything was done quickly and efficiently and I was helped every step of the way. The staging was done very professional as well! I'm extremely happy with the level of service I received and have already recommended you to friends.
By: Dan & Jen
My husband and I could not be more please with the Stables. They are quick to action, take the time to explain everything and are always willing to go the extra mile to ensure our main priorities were addressed. If I ever need a real estate agent, I will be sure to use them again
By: Amy
Stephen Stables was highly recommended to me by a close friend when I started contemplating selling my condo in Barrie. As soon as I made contact, Stephen had the ball rolling and made the whole process extremely stress free. Thanks to technology and his superb abilities, Stephen had my listing up within an hour, showings in the first 24 hours and I was kept informed every step of the way, including feedback from those who saw the unit. I never thought my condo would sell in less than a week but that's exactly what happened and I was amazed. Stephen was knowledgeable, professional, reliable and trustworthy. He recommended other professionals when I needed them throughout the process and they did not disappoint! His responses to any questions, comments or concerns that I had were always answered promptly, whether by text, email or phone. He worked around my schedule, explained each step of the process thoroughly and kept my best interests as the #1 priority in the sale. Stephen was honest, efficient and helpful, making the whole process, from start to finish, a breeze. Thank you Stephen!
By: Dean & Leticia
Stephen and Sylvia did a great job in finding us our new home and selling our current home. They were patient with us through the entire process and definitely worked hard to find us our new home. We would highly recommend the Stables team to anyone!
By: Brooke
TheStablesTeam provided us with excellent guidance, and made our home buying experience a positive and stress free occasion. Stephen was very attentive, even while on vacation, and able to answer all of our questions and walk us through this process with ease. Thank you Stephen and TheStablesTeam for all you have done for us.
By: Claire
It was comforting to know I was working with professionals as well as a team that actually has your best interest at heart! I appreciate all your hard work and especially your patience during this whole process!
By: Dave
Stephen and Sylvia helped me purchase my first property. They were great to work with and very knowledgeable. They walked me through the whole process and got me a great deal. Thanks again guys!!
By: Sandra
Stephen and Sylvia are the perfect duo for all your real estate needs. Their personalities perfectly complement each other. Sylvia knew exactly what I was looking for in my new home and targeted homes she knew were right for me. My new home couldn't be any more perfect! She also helped me make sure my old house was ready for sale by knowing exactly what needed to be done to ensure maximum showings. Stephen is an unbelievable negotiator. I couldn't believe the deal he was able to negotiate on my new property but he then surpassed my expectation with getting top dollar for my current home. Don't look any further, I will guarantee you will not be disappointed with this unbeatable team!
By: Mike & Maureen
We would like to thank Stephen and Sylvia for their dedication, understanding and professionalism guiding us through our recent home purchase. They were both available at any time throughout to answer any questions we had and provided us with all the necessary advice and information during every step of the buying and selling process. We would absolutely recommend the Stables team in a heartbeat to anybody looking for real estate agents who have your best interests as their best interests!
By: Ann Smith
Hi, just a note to say thanks for all you have done for us throughout this process. As first time buyers, we had a lot of unanswered questions regarding the purchase of our home. Thank you for providing the answers to many of these and giving us informed advice on the homes that we visited!