Licensed Realtor
Darlene has been a Licensed Realtor since 1994 and is consistently one of the Kootenay's most recognized professionals. She has earned numerous awards and continues to perform at the highest level.
I have worked in the Dental Field for 13 years, Office Admin. And Public Health Dental Health Instructor with school children in Government program.
Worked five years in Federal government program with challenged individuals to teach and coach them with life skills and back to work program.
"DISTINCTIVE SERVICE - DEFINITE RESULTS"
Being born and raised in the area, I have an extensive knowledge of the people, places and rich Italian history. I burst into the Real Estate Profession in 1994 and have set the pace in terms of outstanding sales performance since. I am consistently one of the Top Producers in our area and the Kootenays. My abilities in establishing very sincere commitments to my clients have enabled me to develop personal relationships and overcome obstacles that may get in the way of achieving their goals. I maintain client confidences and I am truly a Professional. I am currently a Top Producer and have received the top producer award in 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 at Century 21 Kootenay Homes. I have also received Century 21's Ruby and Emerald Masters Awards and have been inducted into the Masters Hall of Fame.
#1 Selling Agent for the Greater Trail Area 2007 AND 2008
"Distinctive Service - Definite Results"
Professional Interests
- Rotarian in Trail Rotary Club
- Member of Colombo Lodge in Trail
Awards
- 2011 - Masters Emerald
- 2010 - CENTURION® Producer
- 2009 - Masters Diamond
- 2008 - CENTURION® Producer
- 2007 - CENTURION® Producer
- 2006 - CENTURION® Producer
- 2005 - CENTURION® Honor Society
- 2005 - CENTURION® Producer
- 2005 - Masters Hall of Fame
- 2004 - CENTURION® Producer
- 2003 - Masters Ruby
- 2002 - CENTURION® Producer
- 2001 - Masters Ruby
- 2000 - CENTURION® Producer
- 2000 - Masters Emerald Club - Maintained
- 1999 - CENTURION® Producer
- 1999 - Masters Emerald
- 1998 - Masters Ruby
- 1997 - Masters Club
Languages
English, Italian
Specialties
First Time Buyers
Investors
Luxury Homes and Estates
Acreages with Homes
Condo
Commercial
Residential
Land
Getting Your Home ready for Sale Home Staging
Education
J.L. Crowe Graduate
Okanagan College
Real-Estate Institute of BC
Personal Interests
Mountain Bike riding
My dogs
Middle Eastern Dancing
Baking and Cooking
Decorating and Creating
Reading
Walking, hiking, camping, spending time outdoors
Gardening
Kayaking
Hawaii
Personal Background
I was born and raised in Trail, growing up in an all Italian neighbourhood. My family was close with family and friends always entertaining and eating Italian food. My father was an avid gardener winning awards for his beautiful and bountiful vegetable gardens, my mom loved flowers. We even had an one acre parcel of land that my dad and I went to daily, my brothers were not at all interested. We grew everything and had 20 fruit trees, grapes, vegetables and even grew peanuts, I never knew they grew in the ground. My mom canned and froze things but my dad was very gnereous and loved sharing his produce with everyone. The prpoerty was on the river so after chores were done, we`d go fishing and stay till dark.
My schools years were good and I was always involved in school politics and clubs. The Best was being the 1977 Grad President what a great year with lots of projects and grad activities.
I`m married to my husband Ron my high school sweetheart and we both share an amazing daughter Stephanie 24 years old. She just fiinished university in Victoria and graduated with Distiction in a Bio Physc. Degree. She travelled Europe this summer and even took her grandmother for a month to see Ireland and Scotland.
I live on 10 acres and share this with my beautiful Chocolate Labs Choco 12years old and Zoe one year old, they are the highlight of each and everyday.
My husband Ron and I have lived here 17 years and spent many years developing and planning our land, our goal to become Self Sustainable.
I love many things but one of my favorite is Middle Eastern Dancing, a whole new cultural experience. I always love to dance and I started dancing with this troup 3 years ago.
I love my work, meeting people, working with different situations all the time. It's very rewarding and stimulating.
AIR MILES
Ask me how to earn AIR MILES® reward miles when you buy or sell a home through me.
Designations
Certified Real Estate Specialist, Certified Residential Specialist, Real Estate Institute of British Columbia, Accredited Buyer Representative, Market Value Appraiser (Residential)