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Kori Marin
For high-energy real estate aficionado Kori Marin, a well-lived life is achieved by maintaining an “all-in” attitude that realizes every last ounce of one’s full potential. This mindset has driven successful results in every aspect of her life – from her corporate sales and account management experience to her international travels, to her years of fitness training and leadership – and is the hallmark of the exceptional work that she does on behalf of her clients in the residential real estate sector in downtown Toronto.
Kori first exhibited this “all-in” approach when, at the age of eleven, she left home to train as a classical dancer. Later, while studying at Dalhousie University, she determined that the best application of her discipline and personal drive lay in business, where she could continue to test her abilities in new and exciting ways. This led to a seven-year stint in corporate sales, where she managed a $70+ million portfolio of accounts, including a who’s who of North American retail giants like Walgreens, Target, CVS and Shoppers Drug Mart. Kori was praised for her analytical mindset and incomparable organizational skills – traits that have also served her well as she’s built her own real estate investment portfolio, and would allow her to transition effortlessly into real estate as a full-time career.
Determined as ever, from the moment Kori focused her attention on the real estate industry, people took notice: in her first year, she won Rookie of the Year and President’s Sales awards from Royal LePage Real Estate Services, J&D Division – one of the largest and most established brokerages in Toronto. In time, it became apparent that the big luxury brands that often take a “one-size-fits-all” approach to real estate were becoming more and more antiquated, and failed to serve the best interests or the specific needs of Kori’s creative, forward-thinking and design-savvy clientele. Because of this, Kori and her partner Ralph made the decision to combine their diverse expertise and complementary skill sets, to revitalize the residential real estate experience for Toronto home buyers, sellers, and investors. And so, Fox Marin Associates was born.
Now among the Top 1% of Toronto Realtors, Kori continues to bring her own brand of charismatic energy, creative integrity, and expertise to her multifaceted work-life: not only is she a managing partner in the unstoppable force that is Fox Marin Associates – a consistently five star-rated brokerage with close to a quarter billion in real estate sales volume in its first three years. She’s also an attentive and relatable manager of a growing team of both seasoned and up-and-coming real estate powerhouses in central and downtown Toronto.
When she’s not marketing properties for sale, consulting with clients, gaining certifications in Negotiation Mastery from Harvard University, Digital Marketing from Brain Station or taking a turn judging Rotman’s Business School Marketing Case Studies, Kori channels her boundless energy into fitness training or hiking with brokerage partner Ralph Fox and their #1 Ridgeless Rhodesian ridgeback, Draper. She also travels widely and has logged many kilometres of exploration around the world. Her favourite journeys to date? Trekking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal, going on safari in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, and visiting the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
We couldn’t possibly recommend Fox Marin Associates more! They came highly recommended to us from friends of ours who were delighted with the sale of their downtown condo and suggested we consider them for the sale of our North York Townhouse. These people came prepared! They most definitely came across as infinitely knowledgeable, highly motivated and supercharged about what they do. There was instant chemistry!
They laid out their strategy and and walked us through the entire process, answering all questions and concerns in the most timely and thorough way. The marketing materials they created for us including the interior photography, design and copy were beyond expectations! (And as clients we come from careers in advertising!) the video walk throughs and floor plans were entirely next level. They remained in constant contact and check-ins with us to keep us in the loop every step of the way. Their strategy was rock solid and within a week we had multiple offers, despite high interest rates and a softening market. We ended up selling well above asking!!
They had a great team and even brought outside services to the table should we have needed. All in all they took what’s normally a stressful endeavour and made if positive and exciting! We are most grateful for their hard work and endless energy! Highly recommend!
Sunny + Denis Orban
I can't tell you how impressed I was with Fox Marin! At a difficult time in the market with rising interest rates and cautious investors, the guidance of both Kori and Ralph was invaluable. More than this their entire team from Olivia's amazing coordination to Kathy's wonderful eye for cost effective improvements on the property to an entire group of partners (contractors, lawyers etc.) - everyone is there to help you effortlessly get your property sold!
Ralph and Kori literally were there through the rollercoaster of responding to every imaginable and at times unexpected twists and turns that can happen in property sales. Their experience and genuine understanding of the market is priceless.
Thank you Fox Marin and no this is not a paid advertisement! It is a genuine message of thanks. Look forward to working with you again!
Kellie
I met the Fox Marin team when visiting a unit they were showing in my building. After seeing their work and their results, I knew I wanted to hire them myself, and they did not disappoint. They are knowledgeable about the market with all of their recommendations backed up with up to date data. Their insight and advice based on their experience is invaluable.
They are patient and empathetic, understanding every client is different and requires a uniquely tailored strategy. They never made me feel like they were looking to close a quick deal, and truly go above and beyond in all aspects of their work. They keep you on track with reminders, set up realistic expectations and what to anticipate in terms of next steps throughout the process. They provide perfectly curated staging and finishing touches, as well as recommendations for on-budget, on-time, reliable contractors.
The reviews here are not exaggerated. I would give them 10 stars if I could. The Fox Marin team is incredible. My overall experience, was personalized, friendly, stress-free and I would recommend them a million times over. They are not just a wonderful real estate team, providing a hassle-free and results oriented experience, they are lovely humans. I was so pleased with their service I used them again shortly thereafter and look forward to working with them again in the future. Thank you Kori, Ralph, Kathy, Jessica, Olivia, and Reuben for everything.
Rosana Yanakanah
