I love working in real estate with my father, Peter Hogeterp, in the Haldimand County and Hamilton area, but this isn’t the first business in which I have had the opportunity to admire and absorb dad’s work ethic. In fact, I believe that the roots of his dedication to hard work were nurtured in the butcher shop he owned, where he learned the value of transparency that comes from working in front of clients and the importance of offering both great service and a great product. I was also privileged to watch my dad’s commitment to family - he fostered a healthy marriage and raised my 2 siblings and I with love and dedication. Today, I’m blessed with my own family- my beautiful supportive wife Julie and our daughters Lily and Emma.
I was fortunate to be able to watch and learn. Now, my philosophy is that every job you take molds you into the person you are. When they closed the butcher shop and started his career in real estate, I saw him apply the same philosophy: provide exceptional, personal and consistently amazing service.
I believe that real estate isn’t simply about finding solutions for people who need to buy or sell a home. Being a real estate agent means providing a service. When you start working with me, I will stay at your side every step of the way. It’s not simply making a deal, it’s about helping you make one of the biggest and most emotional decisions of your life. Whether you’re empty nesters downsizing because your children have moved away or a young couple looking for a home in which to raise your family, I know that I can help you make the best decision.
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The son of Dutch immigrants, I was born and raised in Cayuga, Ontario, and learned the value of hard work early in life. Always an entrepreneur at heart, I owned and operated a local butcher shop for 29 years, where I employed my son Chuck (who is now my real estate partner) for the first time, but it’s also where I learned the importance of providing exceptional customer service - something that has always brought me a tremendous amount of joy.
In 2002, an opportunity for me to sell the butcher shop came up. Feeling ready to take on a new challenge, I decided that selling was the right thing to do and set out to develop a new career. I was nervous, excited, and optimistic. Although I had no idea how to turn on a computer, I quickly realized that my future was going to be in real estate for one simple reason: I absolutely love helping people.
I immediately began studying for the real estate exams. Nervous, I went to RE/MAX Escarpment where I met Anne Zurini, the woman who I credit to this day with helping me to grow confidence as a new realtor - someone who truly started at the bottom. One client at a time, I began to build my business. Slowly but surely, word spread about my passionate, customer-first approach to real estate. I have earned the trust of my clients because I want what is best and do what I can to protect them from making unwise purchases and/or sales, and I am proud to say that I have a reputation for going the extra mile to make others happy.
The more successful I become, the more important it is for me to give back to the community that enabled me to have such a great career. I sincerely believe that in life you get what you give. Now, looking back on the successful business that has grown over the past 18 years, I am extremely grateful to my wonderful wife, Joanne, of 42 years, my 3 amazing children and their spouses, and my 5 precious grandchildren Jack, David, Lily, Emma and Nate, for providing the patience and support in my life. My Dad said retirement was a man made word so I look forward to continuing my journey for many years to come, the good Lord willing.
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