by DC Rutherford
Jackie Warner is a singular entity. She got into real estate after a lengthy career in advertising and media, with stops at cultural touchstones such as CityTV and MuchMusic. Mass media investment in new technology, and attention to the cultural zeitgeist’s intersection with business, provided a foundation for a life to come. Eventually, family and other concerns would lead her away from mass media, but real estate was always in her periphery.
“When I was a young mom, I used to bundle up my kids and just go from one open house to the other every spring and fall,” she says. Eventually, Warner took a position with American Express in the Halton region that allowed her to balance family and career, but also gave her entry into the community of which she’s now a part. “It not only gave me flexibility [to raise] my children, but also to become more involved in my community.”
Warner believes her unique experiences have made her a better agent. “It was the era of grunge and hiphop, but also new advances in technology and the [Internet],” she says. “[It] ushered in a radical new era of communication and business, and continued to be improved upon throughout that decade. Being exposed to a wide range of personalities and the rapidly changing way we communicated with each other set me up for what was to become an exciting career in real estate.”
Warner started doing yoga in 1989, and the practice has helped her immensely in her professional career. It has given her selflessness, peace, and serenity – all essential personal qualities in the high-end, ever-evolving Oakville and Muskoka housing markets. “My motto is, ‘selling your home is a transition, not a transaction,’” she says. “And I find my studies have empowered me to guide people more effectively through that process.”
When Warner first joined Cayman Marshall, she was drawn to its cutting-edge technology, state-of-the-art architects, and infrastructure – key to what discerning clients are looking for in 2022.
“The very definition of what luxury means is changing for a lot of us, especially the younger ones. Now, there are other values that mean luxury to consumers that don’t fit the traditional definition of the word. I believe the definition of luxury is time, truth, and trust. Cayman Marshall embodies all of that.”
Warner’s advice to her Oakville and Muskoka clients is simple: Choose an agent that lives and breathes the community they operate in. “Residents of Oakville and Muskoka have a passion for life and a deep vested interest and love for their community and families.”
Warner is the embodiment of her own advice: she was born and raised in Oakville, and grew up at a cottage in Muskoka. “Recently, building my own cottage has allowed me to get involved and familiarized with things such as riparian rights, setbacks, and water sources,” she points out. “I’ve found there is a real emotional attachment people have in Oakville, and that also brings people back to Muskoka time and time again.”
Having her feet in two “ponds,” you might say – Oakville and Muskoka – not only enhances Jackie Warner’s unique perspective, but makes her perfectly suited to be a part of Cayman Marshall. Since coming aboard, she has quickly become one of the most valued members of the team – with colleagues and clients alike.
