Grand Bend, ON
Age: 30
Mark Pedlar has been selling the dream of cottage life since 2010, when he started working alongside his father at RE/MAX Bluewater. “I’ve always enjoyed being able to help people find their dream home or cottage and build relationships with clients who have moved to the area or come up on weekends to enjoy the beach life,” he says.
Like many of this year’s Young Guns, Pedlar has gained a great deal of insight from more experienced Realtors, but he believes young agents should resist the urge to rely on their mentors for business. “Surround yourself with a good sphere of influence – mortgage agents, home inspectors and other young professionals in different industries – so you can help each other grow your brands together,” he advises.
In addition to his responsibilities as a Realtor, Pedlar has been a volunteer firefighter in Grand Bend for five years, dedicating almost 300 hours to the brigade each year.
