Buying a house through Janette and Chris was like buying from old trusted friends, never pressuring, always patient and available. They went above and beyond in ensuring we found not just a house, but a home. By the time we were ready to buy, we were more educated home buyers in all aspects, thanks to their expertise. We'd have to search long and hard to find better agents and will definitely contact them again for any of our future real estate needs."
Karen and Marius Coetzee
The right people always show up at the exact moment you need them. Working with Chris and Janette was a happy, fun and incredible experience. I trusted their expertise in everything, and they always came through in even better ways than I anticipated. When you meet them they become your family, and make the sale of your home one amazing experience
Risel Maharaj / Mississauga
Both Janette and Christo are great! My wife and I have been using the Laurantos for years. Their work quality is second to none,
Jacky, Etobicoke
We used Chris and Janette and it was a great experience for us. They were very friendly, flexible, knowledgeable and professional. We worked mainly with Chris and he would go above and beyond. As first-time homebuyers, we had lots of questions and Chris would be able to answer just about every question and if not, he would have someone in his professional network that could. One Sunday afternoon we wanted to make a last minute offer and needed a lawyer to review the condo’s financial status. In a panic, we called our lawyer and asked if he could do it. He told us lawyers don’t work on Sundays. Within an hour Chris had his lawyer review the financials and we offered on the place. (Still didn’t get it!) One story that shows their professional knowledge is we went to an open house just as it was winding down. The selling agent said that it was busy the entire time. As we went through the basement we looked at the water tank and furnace. Chris noticed that the plumbing was kitec plumbing, which is VERY BAD!! (Google it!) He told the selling agent and she had no idea and none of the other 20+ agents that went through the place had noticed it either. We enjoyed our experience and would recommend them to anyone.
As first time home buyers with a history of being prone to panic, my family knew this was going to be a challenge. But with Janette and Christo guiding us, one of the biggest transactions in my life ended up relatively low stress. They helped with not only ensuring a smooth process on the transactional side, but their provision of both objective relevant information and humanizing context for the transaction based on their own experiences helped with our decision making greatly along the way. My family rarely agrees on anything, but we agree that Janette and Christo are an excellent team to have on your side.
A process that was well considered and executed, quickly getting us the results we wanted. Highly recommended.
Three words that go together perfectly with them: smart, professional, trustworthy.
My wife and I can't say enough about the amazing service provided by Christo and Janette. They were professional, diligent, and available at all hours of the day to help with anything we needed. We never felt pressured to go outside of our budget or put an offer on anything that we wouldn't be completely satisfied with. The entire process went as smoothly as it possibly could have. We could not happier with our new home and we have Christo and Janette to thank for it. We would recommend them to anyone searching for a new home. Thank you!!!
As first-time homebuyers, my wife and I were clueless about the realities of finding a home the volatile and cutthroat Toronto housing market. If not for Chris and Janette (our real estate dream-team), we’d still be looking today! Chris and Janette worked tirelessly for us; guiding us through every viewing, answering every silly question we had and educating us about the market and how to make our budget work for us. Always organized, professional and super-friendly, Chris and Janette kept our spirits raised (even when it seemed impossible that we would ever own a home in Toronto) until we found our dream house—no seriously, our DREAM HOUSE. If we ever decide to move, we will 100% be retaining the services of Team Lourantos again!
Janette and Chris were instrumental in our recent effort to sell our home in Mississauga. Given the current real estate situation, we are very pleased with the sale of our semi-detached property. It was a seamless process from the initial consultation, to providing recommendations to improve and update our residence, to designing and staging our home for sale, and finally to present the home for marketing and sale. The house was sold on time. Thanks to their exceptional work with impressive quality of service, excellent photos and brochures, and paperwork processing. They were able to emphasize the pricing strategy during negotiations and remain consistent and firm on the actual value of the house, allowing us to obtain the price on our preferred terms. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a dependable real estate professional and they should definitely be considered . Thank you very much Janette and Chris for all the incredible help. We truly appreciate it.
Mikle and Marissa Juarez, Oakville, ON
I've been using Janette and Christo for over 15 years, and 4 houses. Prior to meeting with the them, I've had disappointing realtors. Both Janette and Christo has set a VERY HIGH standard for any realtor. I've recommended them to at least 5 family and friends, and they've all thanked me for even the introduction. One of the best qualities of them is that they're not afraid to tell you as it is. I remember a few times we would look at houses, and we would be like "THIS IS THE ONE!" but Janette would use her British charm and tell me to sleep on it because she saw a few red flags about the house that didn't meet our initial criteria to purchase. We trust them so much that now our whole family uses their services, and we've grown close to them over the past few years. I will never use any realtor ever again, thank you Janette and Christo for ruining it for every other realtor out there. Mother Son duo of the millennium!
We hired Chris over a year ago to help us find our perfect first home. We were in no rush to purchase and Chris never made us feel pressured to buy. In fact, he was always very open and honest with us when he could tell we weren't over the moon with a particular home. It was never about the sale - it was about us, and what we wanted. We could not recommend him enough - we hopefully won't need him for sometime now, but will be recommending him to our friends and family!
Chris and Janette are the epitome of “patience”, and when you’re buying and selling homes, it’s one of the most important character trait you need in your real estate agents. Not once did Chris and Janette pressure us into making decisions, and instead, they rationally explained the pros and cons of every listing we saw. They were the exact kind of calmness I personally needed as it perfectly balances out my impulsiveness. They truly went above and beyond in every detail throughout the process, and this was truly evident during the staging of our home for sale. We honestly believe the staging efforts they put in directly impacted how fast our home was sold. On top of it all, both of them are simply a pleasure to be around! We loved working with Chris and Janette and would recommend this dream team to everyone. Thank you guys!
Christo and Janette are amazing! They helped us purchase our first pre-construction home. Not only did they help us get into the VIP event they arrived early to make sure we got in. They stayed with us for over five hours to make sure the process went smoothly. They went above and beyond and we could not be more thrilled. Christo and Janette, thank you so much for your knowledge, your patience and most importantly your time.
My partner and I had such an amazing experience working with Christo this fall. From our first interaction to finding a place we loved, he made the entire process a breeze. He was extremely knowledgeable and attentive to details. We can’t thank Christo enough! We would definitely recommend Christo to anyone looking to rent or buy!
Robert De La Riva
We had a fabulous experience working with Chris. Deeply knowledgeable and very professional. Above all, extremely generous with his advice on property selection and negotiation. Recommend 100%
Michael Kooy
Christo helped me find a place that i love and took me around toronto, educated me on the areas, and offered a wide range of options, quickly and effectively. Definitely grateful for his help and care throughout this process
Ryan
My wife and I are so grateful for everything Chris and Janette did to help us through this journey of buying our 1st home in Toronto, Canada. From the very beginning, they went above and beyond to understand what we needed and supported us with so much patience, kindness, and professionalism. They were always available to answer our questions, explain things clearly, and guide us through every step without ever making us feel rushed or pressured. They never pressured us to go one way or the other in influencing our decision rather patiently guided us to arrive at one.Thanks to their dedication and care, we were able to find the right home, and we truly couldn’t have done it without them. We’re deeply thankful for all the effort they put in and for making this experience such a positive one. We would wholeheartedly recommend Chris and Janette to anyone—working with them feels like having someone on your side who truly cares.
Nishit Shukla
Chris was very helpful in finding our son his place. He was responsive, efficient and pleasant to deal with. My son is happy with his place. Thank you very much Chris for your patience with us!
Marian
Christo and Janette were extremely warm and welcoming, easy to work with, hard working adaptable and dedicated to reaching our goal. Working with them was a great experience, and the end I find my perfect apartment and my dream community. I was able to get everything I asked for in my place. Thank you again! It was a pleasure working with them.A
Arielle
We had a fantastic experience working with Christo! He was incredibly helpful and efficient in assisting us with our condo search in downtown Toronto, especially as we were moving from Europe. Even before we arrived in Canada, Christo took the time to organize property viewings and made the entire process smooth and stress-free.Once we were on the ground, he was always available, gave us excellent advice, and helped us secure a great place within just one week. Most importantly, he guided us carefully to avoid scams or unreliable landlords - something that gave us real peace of mind.Huge thanks to Christo! We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a home in Toronto.
Emilien
We had an outstanding experience working with Christo. From the very first contact, Christo was incredibly kind, responsive, and proactive. We moved from Europe to Toronto, and Christo made what could have been a stressful transition feel effortless.He guided us through the entire process with professionalism and deep knowledge of the market. His efficiency was remarkable — he was always on top of everything, anticipating our needs and responding quickly to every question or concern. Signing contracts was seamless thanks to a fully digital process, which made things so much easier from abroad.What stood out most was Christo’s genuine care: even after we had moved in, he continued to follow up to ensure everything was going smoothly and that the place truly met our expectations. Christo is not only an outstanding real estate professional, but also a wonderful person. We feel very fortunate to have had his support and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for expert, attentive service.
Dr Stansky
As newcomers to Canada, we were unsure of how the real estate process worked—but working with Janette and Chris made everything feel manageable. They guided us through every step with professionalism, patience, and genuine care, helping us navigate a tough market with confidence.What stood out most was their no-pressure approach. They offered knowledgeable, honest advice and always acted in our best interest, while respecting our decisions every step of the way. It felt less like working with agents and more like having trusted friends by our side.They truly made us their priority and shared our goal of finding an affordable home in a good neighbourhood. We’ve returned to them as our agents several times where we have received the same reliable, thoughtful service.Highly recommend!
Karen
Chris was amazing, very attentive and helpful! Thank you for making it so easy to find an apartment to call home!
Joy
Chris is the guy you want to call if you're looking to buy a place in Toronto. I would not have found my new place without him. He was amazing every step of the process.From explaining how the market works, what prices actually mean and what I can afford to doing all the research on places we looked at, Chris was the perfect resource. He helped me find the right lawyer, answered my questions about the property and neighbourhood and set me up for success with the contracts.I say, without reservation, you should absolutely hire Chris if you're looking to buy or sell a home in Toronto.
Lucas
We can not give enough positive praise for the incredible job done by Janette and Christo Lourantos. They were genuinely invested in helping us through the often confusing, ever stressful process of selling our home and getting the best selling price for us to start our new life. We are truly grateful to have found their services and beyond thankful for their hard work and dedication to detail. It has made buying our new home all the more rewarding.Sincerely,The Cameron Family
Cameron Family
Christo was so Amazing! He has helped me weave between all the obstacles of the market and identify the right property for me. He was so patient with me and entertained the different properties I asked him about and explained to me the intricacies of why things were priced how they were. Once I have settled on a shortlist of properties, He did a deep dive and provided me with a short report for me to review. Honestly he's totally great! Definitely call him ! He puts in the extra work that we all need Making these big decisions.
Raphael
I had a great experience selling with Christo and Janette. From the very beginning they were very communicative, and they anticipated all my questions before I even had them. They went above and beyond in every way possible, from the beginning of the transaction until the very end.I had a very short timeline to sell, because my company was relocating me and I had 2.5 weeks from when I hired Christo and Janette until when the movers arrived to ship my furniture. In one week, Christo helped me declutter, stage and prepare the property for sale. And the following week we had the home pictured by an amazing photographer...and my place was sold 6 days later (with one day to spare before the movers arrived).Since I was moving before my home closed, Christo came with me to meet with my lawyers and he agreed to sign a power of attorney so I could leave and he could manage any legal hiccups with closing on my behalf.Not only was it a really easy and well-planned sale, I sold for a lot more than expected. We set a record for the price-per-square foot in my area.
Andrew
I recently had the pleasure of working with Chris to find my new apartment, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Chris made the entire process incredibly easy and stress-free. He went above and beyond to ensure I got the place I truly wanted.Beyond being a fantastic realtor, Chris is also a great friend, and I highly recommend him to anyone in search of their next apartment or house.Thank you Chris!
Nadine
Christo was such a pleasure to work with! He has helped us identify multiple rental options that fit our criteria, promptly and successfully completing all paperwork for our final offer. His responsiveness and patience explaining stuff is unparalleled. I would go to him again for any real estate needs in the Toronto area without hesitation!!
Elias
Janette and Chris are excellent at helping their clients find their perfect home. They are very professional, knowledgeable and will always provide you with the best possible service. We highly recommend them both to help you find your new home. Their unique team work is very aspiring and they will work hard to help you meet your home goals.
Stephanie
I want to thank Chris Lourantos for successfully finding my dream home.It was such a wonderful experience working with him. He was so incredibly kind, professional, and patient. He always made time for me, no matter when I called.Admittedly, it can be quite daunting buying property; exploring mortgage options, understanding my budget, traveling to showings, not to mention all the paperwork involved, but Chris made it so easy. He demonstrated rich experience of the Canadian real estate market and had a wealth of knowledge to share. I never felt rushed in conversation, despite the many...many questions I asked. I felt that he genuinely wanted to help me.To help narrow down neighbourhoods within my budget, he took the time to provide a detailed breakdown of comparable pricing across the GTA. I could tell he spent quite a bit of time and effort putting this together. This made me feel very confident and comfortable in my decision to narrow my search down to the heart of Etobicoke.He drove me to a dozen places, and was on-time, every time. I value punctuality, so I was appreciative that he was respectful of my time. But the thing is, none of the aforementioned reasons are what compelled me to write this review. I chose to write this review because of what he did next.He had sent me a listing earlier in the day that I wasn't able to view until 7pm that night. I called him right away, anxious that I would miss out on this opportunity. He was so happy for me that he had offered to come pick me up, and within the hour, he was at my doorstep. The place had everything I was looking for and was within my price range. I was eager to place an offer but Chris reeled me in a bit. He said before placing an offer, he had one more place to show me 10 mins down the road. We quickly popped over to the second place, which was stunning, but my heart was set on the latter. He worked with me until late at night to place and offer, and the rest is written in stone.Chris was determined to find me a place that I would fall in love with, and he dropped everything when the opportunity arose. I am so happy I decided to trust Chris as my real estate agent, and I'm confident I'll use him again as he created an experience that I'll never forget.
Travis
Christo and Janette were so amazing during my home buying journey. They were extremely helpful and accommodating and put their heart into every step of the process. They truly go out of their way to make the experience pleasant, fun and stress free. I'll never forget their efforts and dedication. Thank you so much!
Lucy
Had a great experience working with Chris and Janette. Chris provided us with lots of recent/similar sales info and thereby helping us to come up with strategies for the changing market. We sold right when BoC was starting to increase the rates. Though our initial strategy did not turn out as expected, both of them helped us to quickly revisit our strategy and sell our home. The communication was also easy through texts and they were also available through calls and emails. With kids at home they both were very flexible for the calls as well. There are couple of places where the stagers(who we hired separately) did not do a great job with the decor. Chris and Janette helped us there as well. Chris even ended up fixing the curtains in the bedrooms. Will happily work with both of them again. They both were fantástic and I highly recommend their service for anybody looking to sell their home.
Lakshmi
hristo was such a pleasure to work with it!! He made the process of buying my first home seamless and actually enjoyable.He puts a lot of care and consideration into scheduling viewings that meet your must haves in a home, and is always available to answer any and all questions. Super knowledge, and will go above and beyond for you, 10/10 recommend.
Vanessa
We loved working with Christo and Janette Lourantos —they’ve been our stellar real-estate dream team on our last three home purchases.They represented us on our first home purchase in Toronto when we were still wide-eyed noobs to the process, accommodating our (many) wish-list demands and millions of questions with grace, kindness and professionalism. They represented us again after our little family grew and we decided to exit Toronto for the suburbs at the height of the pandemic. The handled everything—immaculate staging, an amazing game-plan and great promotion. We literally bought our current home one day after we sold. And last year Chris and Janette represented us again, when we decided to purchase an investment property. They helped us nail down a great family home in a competitive market and went above and beyond by helping us find great long-term tenants for the property. We won't hesitate to call on Christo and Janette again!
Dana
Christo and Janette have been my realtors for a number of years. They are an an absolute joy to work with. After a very very long search in the GTA market, we finally bought our own property. Throughout the process they were never pushy about us making a decision, unlike other realtors (just looking for their cut), it always felt like they were on our side. Very patient and professional. Even the offer to purchase went in close to mid night, and Christo was super efficient in getting all the paper work done.Janette is so earthed and full of calm that she makes the stressful buying process so much more manageable. Thank you both for everything! I highly recommend buying / selling your properties with Christo and Janette!
Hemant
It is an absolute pleasure to work with Janette and Christo. Christo and Janette has helped us find the perfect rental when we arrived in Canada. They were very patient and went the extra mile to help us find the right home within our budget. Christo gave us personal advice when we first moved to Downtown Toronto and guided us to choose an appropriate area to live in. With the ongoing tight market Janette showed her expertise by guiding us in a professional and personal manner to buy the appropriate home. We didn’t think this was possible but we were successful with our second bid thanks to Janette’s knowledge and expertise in the buying market and being sensitive to the right timing. Both Janette and Christo advocated in our best interest and I highly recommend working with them. Thank you for helping us find the perfect first home!
Kathrine
Excellent service & truly professional. Highly recommended. They helped us find our first rental, and our first and second home purchase.
Erik
Janette goes above and beyond for her clients. She was dedicated, reliable and very knowledgeable - all of which assisted us in finding a home! She not only listens to what ones needs are, but she guides, directs, and encourages one through the process. You can absolutely put your trust in her. Finding a home is made much easier when you have the right realtor!
Natalie
Christo helped me buy my first house! He made the process for a newbie accessible and smooth. Christo understood what I was looking for and respected my budget and ultimately found me my perfect home.Thank you so much Christo for trouping all across Toronto with me, I couldn't have done it without you.K
Kate
The Lourantos Group have exceptional service and extensive experience to help guide you through the stress of selling your present home and finding your future home.Christo always made himself available to answer questions or concerns on a regular basis and his friendly personality always made him very approachable.Through the struggles of the current sellers market, Christo set us at ease by helping us determine what our ‘wish list’ and make it realistic for the current market dynamics. He was always available to share market analysis and engage in discussions to better understand the implications of changing market dynamics.We would highly recommend Christo and Janette to be your go-to real estate agents, they make an incredible team.
Buying and selling in a tough market
Initially, we thought it would be easy to secure a pre-construction home. But we realized that it was very challenging to find a property that would meet our expectations. And so, we reached out to Janette and Chris of Sotheby’s to help us with our home search. They were very helpful in explaining to us the trends in today’s market, and were readily available to answer all our questions about our purchase. Both Janette and Chris have provided us with exemplary service from property searches, to finding our next home in a very ideal location and within our budget, and most importantly the way they treat their clients with the best care and attention. We really appreciate their hard work and I highly recommend them for all your housing market searches.
Buying preconstruction and selling our home
I cannot say enough good things about our experience working with Christo and Janette! The patience, honesty, professionalism, personal touch, knowledge and experience made working with them such a blast. Our search took place during a very competitive pandemic market. We never felt pressured, and despite being super busy, Christo and Janette were always there when we needed them. Christo's approach is unique and authentic. He went above and beyond with his research & analysis of properties, neighborhoods, etc., and provided great written summaries to give us the right data to make decisions. Christo and Janette also partnered very well to give us coverage. If Christo was ever unavailable (which was rare), Janette would tag in. Honestly, a true 5 star experience. I would without a doubt HIGHLY recommend working with them if you have the chance!!
Buying in Ancaster
Janette and Christo are super helpful and professional. They help us find our sweet new home at a very reasonable price in the craziest market. Go to them if you ever need to buy or sell your property and I am sure you will be happy like me in the end.
Keiko
If you're looking for an agent no one will take care of you as well as Christo!As a complete amateur at this Christo helped provide a smooth experience. His knowledge of the markets and neighbourhood definitely helped me get the most value for my property. He went above and beyond to explain the process and was always available for any of my questions.Do yourself a favour and count on the Lourantos team for buying or selling!
Buying and selling in Toronto - Andrew
We hired Chris over a year ago to help us find our perfect first home. We were in no rush to purchase and Chris never made us feel pressured to buy. In fact, he was always very open and honest with us when he could tell we weren't over the moon with a particular home. It was never about the sale - it was about us, and what we wanted. We could not recommend him enough - we hopefully won't need him for sometime now, but will be recommending him to our friends and family!
Kayla
I've been using Janette and Christo for over 15 years, and 4 houses. Prior to meeting with the Lourantos, I've had disappointing realtors. Both Janette and Christo has set a VERY HIGH standard for any realtor. I've recommended them to at least 5 family and friends, and they've all thanked me for even the introduction.One of the best qualities of them is that they're not afraid to tell you as it is. I remember a few times we would look at houses, and we would be like "THIS IS THE ONE!" but Janette would use her British charm and tell me to sleep on it because she saw a few red flags about the house that didn't meet our initial criteria to purchase. We trust them so much that now our whole family uses their services, and we've grown close to the Lourantos over the past few years. I will never use any realtor ever again, thank you Janette and Christo for ruining it for every other realtor out there.Mother Son duo of the millennium!
Charm and Jacky
Best realtors you can ever have! We've used them to buy two homes, sell 1 home, and rent out our investment condo several times. Chris and Janette are amazing because they go above and beyond to make things work for you so you get exactly what you want. Thank you for making a frustrating time feel so easy by doing all the due diligence so I could rest easy knowing I am looked after.
Mehak - Toronto
We used Chris and Janette and it was a great experience for us. They were very friendly, flexible, knowledgeable and professional. We worked mainly with Chris and he would go above and beyond. As first time homebuyers we had lots of questions and Chris would be able to answer just about every question and if not, he would have someone in his professional network that could.One Sunday afternoon we wanted to make a last minute offer and needed a lawyer to review the condo’s financial status. In a panic we called our lawyer and asked if he could do it. He told us lawyers don’t work on Sundays. Within an hour Chris had his lawyer review the financials and we offered on the place. (Still didn’t get it!)One story that shows their professional knowledge is we went to an open house just as it was winding down. The selling agent said that it was busy the entire time. As we went through the basement we looked at the water tank and furnace. Chris noticed that the plumbing was kitech plumbing, which is VERY BAD!! (Google it!) He told the selling agent and she had no idea and none of the other 20+ agents that went through the place had noticed it either.We enjoyed our experience and would recommend them to anyone.
Jeff Oakville
A process that was well considered and executed, quickly getting us the results we wanted. Highly recommended.
Dennis -- Burlington
Janette and Cristos are a professional team who will go over and above what is required to find you your perfect home! They display a very caring attitude!
Donna
As first time home buyers with a history of being prone to panic, my family knew this was going to be a challenge. But with Janette and Christo guiding us, one of the biggest transactions in my life ended up relatively low stress. They helped with not only ensuring a smooth process on the transactional side, but their provision of both objective relevant information and humanizing context for the transaction based on their own experiences helped with our decision making greatly along the way. My family rarely agrees on anything, but we agree that Janette and Christo are an excellent team to have on your side.
Michael
Three words that go together perfectly with them: smart, professional, trustworthy.
Ian
My wife and I can't say enough about the amazing service provided by Christo and Janette. They were professional, diligent, and available at all hours of the day to help with anything we needed. We never felt pressured to go outside of our budget or put an offer on anything that we wouldn't be completely satisfied with. The entire process went as smoothly as it possibly could have.We could not happier with our new home and we have Christo and Janette to thank for it. We would recommend them to anyone searching for a new home. Thank you!!!
Matt - Toronto
Christo and Janette offered a great, great service. I felt that they saw themselves in a partnership with me to look for a suitable home for our family. I was impressed by their market knowledge and excellent advice. They were always professional and willing to go the extra mile. Highly recommended.
Cara
As first-time homebuyers, my wife and I were clueless about the realities of finding a home the volatile and cutthroat Toronto housing market. If not for Chris and Janette (our real estate dream-team), we’d still be looking today!Chris and Janette worked tirelessly for us; guiding us through every viewing, answering every silly question we had and educating us about the market and how to make our budget work for us. Always organized, professional and super-friendly, Chris and Janette kept our spirits raised (even when it seemed impossible that we would ever own a home in Toronto) until we found our dream house—no seriously, our DREAM HOUSE. If we ever decide to move, we will 100% be retaining the services of Team Lourantos again!
Reade
Chris is incredibly diligent with all aspects of buying and selling property and thinks of everything.I've also referred 3 clients to Chris and they've had nothing but great things to say after they bought their homes!
Jean
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