On your own, with an EDGE – the Who addition

Just WHO is Property Edge? Let us introduce ourselves.

Property Edge is a boutique Real Estate firm owned and operated by Lance and Stephanie Stoute.  Hello!

Want to know more? Keep on reading….

Lance Stoute

Lance has always been an entrepreneur. It’s in his blood. Today, at the helm of his company, Property Edge Real Estate Services Inc., Brokerage, Lance has made a reality of what he has strived for his entire career and he couldn’t be more passionate about it. But getting here took time and effort. It is a story that is built on hard work, perseverance and dedication.

After spending several years assisting in the management of a well-known restaurant chain in Barrie, Lance realized something was missing. He quickly discovered that in order to achieve career satisfaction he needed to take the leap. He needed to create something of his own. The lease was signed, the inventory was bought and Pressure 2 Perform was born. An aftermarket automotive parts business was a perfect match for Lance. He already had a keen interest in the field and was utterly devoted to his first company. Located in Barrie, Ontario Pressure 2 Perform quickly became a place for gear heads to get together, talk shop, compare rides and get up to speed on the latest in automotive technology. Lance has always been a big thinker and soon enough his start-up business grew into more than just auto parts. Within four years Pressure 2 Perform was equipped with a hydraulic lift, paint booth and vinyl cutter to diversify the business and multiply the streams of revenue. Lance has always looked back fondly on this experience as the best education and career growth he could have invested in.

Following business ownership Lance wanted to become a part of the corporate world to enhance, augment and round out his skill set and depth of knowledge. In short order, Lance was hired by a telecommunications giant and was put in charge of a high profile location in Newmarket, Ontario. Managing a team of 10 and overseeing the operations of a million dollar store proved to be yet another challenge Lance was up for. He achieved success in this role as well; he consistently exceeded his sales targets, was responsible for training new management and assisted in the launch of two additional business units.

But still, there was a void. Lance wanted a career that would give him balance. One that would allow him to be the entrepreneur he knew he was and the structure to drive him to a new level of success. Along came real estate. A booming market, real estate had the potential to feed a career-minded individual coupled with the possibility that anything could happen. Lance was hooked. He dove into his education and training with gusto, and within just three years as a sales representative, Lance achieved Broker of Record status.

Today, Lance is the Broker of Record and founder of Property Edge Real Estate Services Inc., a boutique real estate brokerage that is the whiteboard for his future. From residential real estate to commercial investments Lance has spent many years developing his ever-growing client base and mastering his craft with the desire to secure a brand that is recognized, respected and sought after in the industry.

Stephanie Stoute

It seems all along, Stephanie was being groomed to join the world of business ownership. Her professional background, rich with the skills and responsibilities required to be a successful proprietor, have helped to make the path to Property Edge Real Estate Services Inc., Brokerage a smooth one, and she couldn’t be happier.

Though her career arc, in retrospect, appears tailor-made for real estate and business ownership, Stephanie had no idea where it would lead when she took her first steps in the corporate world following her graduation from Georgian College in Barrie. She started her career as a consultant with a respected boutique recruitment agency. She was young, enthusiastic and completely oblivious to the magnitude of the opportunity in front of her. It didn’t take long however, for Stephanie to realize the potential within her grasp and she went after it. The first three years were a whirlwind. Accepting the responsibility of helping an individual in such an incredibly impactful way was the primary factor in her growth and development. It was the crucial accountability that most challenged her. As time went on and she gained consistent success, Stephanie soon found she craved more. Like most business-minded professionals Stephanie needed something new to keep her engaged, further challenges to meet, fresh fuel for the fire. She enrolled in extracurricular classes and wholeheartedly tackled any internal training she could be a part of. Stephanie was bursting with knowledge, skills and creativity, gleaned from her own experiences, and it was at this point that she knew she was ready for the next step. She took on extra responsibility within the firm and began to mentor and coach new employees. Stephanie was promoted to senior consultant ranking and was given the task of supervising her own team.  Having her own team of consultants had just as many rewards as challenges, both of which attributed significantly to Stephanie’s growth and professional development. Soon after she took another step forward and became a part of the bigger picture.  Now, she was not only a supervisor and senior consultant, she was working with management, assisting with the development of training, policy and production for the entire company.

Little did she know she was being primed for her most important role of all, co-founder of Property Edge Real Estate Services Inc.  Her role at Property Edge started small; drafting letters here, marketing designs there, but for this business to really thrive it would take more commitment. The choice was clear. Stephanie joined the ranks full-time, and today is a driving force in building brand awareness and promoting what she believes is a company that is well on its way to becoming one of the top boutique brokerage firms in Ontario. With the endless possibilities and her growth initiatives in full swing, she eagerly awaits to see, and ultimately experience, what the future has to offer.

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