Valerie comes to real estate with a wealth of experience and established networks through her work in the charitable sectors of health and education in Canada and internationally. After spending years living overseas in Australia, Japan, and South Korea, Valerie completed a Master of Arts in Education at University of Toronto. Valerie applied her passions to a successful career in international development and public health, focusing on young women and HIV/AIDS in Central and South America, followed by projects in East Africa.
With the birth of her daughter, Valerie returned to Toronto and started in her role as Director of Programs at a national injury prevention charity, Parachute Canada. Through her work in the charitable sectors of health and education, both in Canada as well as internationally, Valerie has developed a keen eye and unique perspective, bringing a refreshing approach and an extensive network to her real estate career.
Valerie now lives near Creemore, Ontario with her 12 -year-old daughter and is passionate about helping people create a dream life in the country. In her free time, Valerie eagerly explores the countryside, hiking and cross country skiing to the most enviable spots. As a horsewoman with a long and accomplished history of showjumping at the elite level, Valerie also still finds time to spend riding in the at a stable in the area. Being such an incredible advocate of country living Val has helped a number of clients and friends sell their homes in the GTA and find their dream country homes.
She has partnered with local Sotheby's International Realty Canada colleague Katrina Elliston – an impressive and knowledgeable agent who have been providing real estate services to clients for over 14 years.
Service Areas Barrie (Central Ontario), Blue Mountains (Ontario), Collingwood (Southern Georgian Bay), Creemore (Southern Georgian Bay), Dufferin (Southwestern Ontario), Innisfil (Central Ontario), Mulmur (Central Ontario), Toronto (Greater Toronto Area)
Specialities Country Living, Equestrian, Mountain/Ski Properties
Languages English
Val and Kat were extremely attentive, patient and informed with the selling process. We felt supported and guided every step of the way - thank [cont'd]
- Kate Hunter, Creemore
Valerie and Katrina were a super efficient and focused team that blew our expectations away.
- Tara and Ryan Pulford, Meaford
Katrina and Valerie always made us feel very comfortable, well understood and supported throughout all our interactions with them. We never felt pressured by them [cont'd]
- Chris and Martha Sales, 598011 2nd line, Mulmur
Outstanding Service and Genuine Care Working with Val Smith was an exceptional experience from start to finish. From the moment we listed our home, [cont'd]
- Cheri Mara , Stayner
Two words … amazing service!
- Santiago Saavedra Vargas, Stayner
Val and Katrina were both amazing. They were professional, respectful, patient and sensitive to our unique situation. They were readily available at any time we [cont'd]
- Andrea Greyerbiehl, Meaford
This was our second time listing our house and, as such, we were more than a little trepidatious but Valerie was pleasantly confident and professional [cont'd]
- Dave Bracken, Toronto
