ABOUT
Kootenay Property Group
Meet The Team
Sandy Smith
Personal Real Estate Corporation
Associate Broker/Licensed REALTOR®
Sandy Smith is a Real Estate professional who believes integrity, professionalism, efficiency and customer service are important when meeting the needs of families on the move. For the past 25 years, Sandy has listed and sold over 2000 properties to first time homebuyers, growing families, relocations, retirees, seniors, investors and recreation seekers in the Cranbrook and surrounding areas. “My goal is for my clients to feel comfortable and confident with me as their Realtor.”
Sandy enjoys working with and meeting new people. Accompanied by her RCMP husband and 3 children, she has moved throughout Alberta, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and British Columbia. Residing in the beautiful East Kootenays, she is proud to call Cranbrook “home”.
Her career background consists of Social Service work, education, business planning consulting, author/publisher/marketer and sales for her independently published Canadian Best Selling “Kootenay Country Kitchens Cookbook” and most important of all, being a parent. Sandy’s achievements, relocation experiences and diversified career background give her the knowledge and skills to provide the best service for any real estate needs. The trust, loyalty, dedication and professionalism has made her in the top 1% with Royal LePage in Canada, top 10 Royal Lepage Realtors in British Columbia in 2017 and Sandy is an honoured recipient of “The Award of Excellence” as a Lifetime Member.
Sandy has sat as a Director with the Kootenay Real Estate Board with serves the East and West Kootenays. She has served as a director with “Family and Community Support Services” in Alberta and has served as a director with Cranbrook Minor Hockey. Being an active member within the community, Sandy has volunteered and participated in supporting many charitable organizations.
Sandy loves living the Kootenay lifestyle. She loves spending time with her family and friends, golfing, camping, boating, hiking, fishing, hockey and even attempts the blue runs at the ski hills. She is proud to share this lifestyle with all her clients and friends.
Jo McKinstrie
REALTOR®
As an agent, my journey into real estate began back in 2004 when my husband and I purchased our first home. That experience ignited a passion within me for helping others navigate the world of real estate. While living in the Arctic, I delved into property management and became well-versed in the intricacies of mortgages and lending during my tenure as an assistant branch manager at a bank.
Upon relocating to Terrace, I continued to cultivate my love for housing and assisting people in finding their perfect homes. Despite not being able to pursue real estate at the time, I seized every opportunity to expand my knowledge, particularly in investing and property management.
Then, fate brought us to Cranbrook, a place that instantly felt like home. Here, I finally realized my dream of becoming a real estate agent. With a strong background in customer service and a genuine desire to help people, I thrive on guiding clients through every aspect of the real estate journey. Whether it’s finding the ideal property, negotiating transactions, or providing support during challenging times, I am committed to ensuring a smooth and fulfilling experience for all my clients. In Cranbrook, surrounded by a vibrant community and endless outdoor opportunities, I am grateful to be doing what I love most – helping people make their real estate dreams a reality.
Justine MacDonald
Social Media Associate
Justine MacDonald joined Sandy Smith Personal Real Estate Corporation in 2013. She brings a great deal to the family real estate business, especially her strength in technology and the latest tools used in the real estate industry.
She and Sandy are an integrated team and work closely to be on the same page for all their clients.
Being born into an RCMP family, Justine has lived in many places, which has contributed to her easy-going demeanor, her sense of humour and her love of the outdoor lifestyle.
She serves on the tech committee for the Kootenay Association of Realtors®, the regional professional association in the East and West Kootenays and the Boundary region in southeast B.C.
To learn more about Justine, read on.
