Annette
Blachford
When I was little, I used to draw floor plans of homes that I imagined living in. Should I have been an architect? Maybe. But either way, it was written in the stars that I was going to be involved in something to do with houses. I started my early work days in marketing, and after having kids, I pursued my dream of working in real estate – first as a marketing assistant with the Charlton Advantage, and then working evenings and weekends to get my real estate license and becoming a sales partner with the team.
I was born in Poland, and I moved around the Greater Toronto Area – Etobicoke, Caledon, Brampton, Mississauga, and then Milton since 2005. Moving so often gave me insights into the blessings and stressful moments of changing locations, and I’m always aware of that when I speak to clients.
I’m a Dale Carnegie graduate, and I’ve been assistant business coaching for the organization off-and-on over the last 12 years. The principles I’ve learned help me to negotiate, resolve conflict, and communicate effectively… you know, all the tools you need to stay married and be a successful agent. My husband Jay is in finance, and I have two daughters Jada and Sofia.