Our Story

We all know Aristotle’s famous saying – everything happens for a reason – coined during his quest to understand the meaning of life. Things happen in our lives that lead to change and, we hope, growth. The challenge is to keep moving forward – to grow.

Finding a partner that shares the same desire for growth and the same core values, whether that’s parenting, volunteering, community involvement, helping people, and, in our case, a passion for real estate, is something most people strive for. We’ve been fortunate to find this in each other.

We’ve blended our families, and together, with our five boys, we’re working to create a legacy that makes us proud by giving back to our community through volunteerism and supporting all things local. We strongly believe in always doing our best and leading by example so we can teach our boys what goal-setting, hard work, and a love of life can provide.

Our Values

Our values guide our decisions and our relationships with our clients.

Relationships

Building long lasting family-like relationships with everyone we help.

Expertise

We are constantly training to expand our knowledge and skill set to be trusted experts in our field.

Family

Supporting everyone as if they’re part of our family.

Ethical

Our mission and vision, as a brokerage, are guided by a strong moral compass

Honesty

We practice open and honest communication.

Positivity

We embody a positive mindset and way of life.

Fun

We believe in having fun every step of the way in all that we're doing.

Teamwork

Everyone plays a vital role in the organization. Through collaboration we all grow and succeed together.

Who We Are

We are community leaders who empower exceptional Realtors®and assist them in achieving their vision while providing an expert consultant approach in real estate focused on the clients we help, the relationships we want to grow, and the love and support for our local communities.

Our Approach

Our creative, enthusiastic, and helpful nature is ideal for matching each client's desires, as well as skillfully featuring a home's unique presence and character. Highly proficient in social media and online marketing, we are passionate about staying on the cutting edge of technology to best serve our clients.

Combined, we have 28+ years of experience in the industry. While we are seasoned negotiators and advocates for our clients, we are also compassionate and friendly partners who ease a process that can often be stressful and challenging.

From the professional representation of clients to personal purchases and investments, we truly understand what it is like to walk in our clients' shoes.

Why Our Clients Hire Us

We introduce a new standard of highly-personalized service in real estate. Our mindset is organized exclusively around the long-term financial and emotional well-being of our clients. Our hands-on approach differentiates us as everything we do begins and ends with concierge-level service. Whatever your needs and your price point, let our unique expertise, care and passion for real estate guide you to the results you deserve.

Meet Chantal + Michael Realty Group Brokerage Inc.

Chantal Godard

Co-Founder – Broker - Realtor®

Based out of Simcoe County, Chantal Godard is an award winning full-time Broker. Born and raised in Barrie, Chantal is very familiar with Simcoe County and is eager and enthusiastic to share with her residential clients the various neighbourhoods, businesses and amenities the city and surrounding areas have to offer. Chantal services all of Simcoe County focusing primarily on Snow Valley, Midhurst, Thornton, Essa, Angus, Anten Mills, Innisfil, Springwater, Hillsdale, Orillia, Oro-Medonte, Horseshoe, and Moonstone.

Michael Soatto

Co-Founder – Realtor®

I have always loved helping people. I spent 15 years in customer service, sales, and public service before finding my true passion – real estate. Growing up in a military family, I know what it's like to make a new start in a new community, a new school system, and having to make new friends. I work hard to make those transitions for the people I help stress-free. I love calling the Barrie community home for myself and my sons, Daniel & Riley, and continue to support local businesses and volunteer my time in the community and with the Barrie Minor Hockey Association. I look forward to helping you fall in the love with the community too.

Krista Alblas

Office Manager – Licensed Assistant

I have been working as an administrative professional for over 10 years, initially starting in the hospitality industry before moving into the real estate industry. After working for multiple real estate brokerages, I decided to make the move to working for a real estate team and haven’t looked back! The combination of administrative and real estate experience, as well as my education in business, helps me in providing the best possible support for our team of sales representatives and their clients as they search for their dream home.

Sam MacLennan

Creative Producer

Being the ‘Creative Producer’ is a fancy way of saying I’m the resident visual storyteller.

I have developed my skills as a professional photographer and videographer for over 10 years, eventually finding my way to the real estate industry where my versatile nature and strong attention to detail allowed me to thrive. I am always on the hunt for the perfect image and finding innovative ways in creating and sharing stories. Distilling images to their simplest and boldest form is always my goal, no matter if I’m photographing a kitchen, an aerial shot of a beach, or an on-camera interview; it’s the story that always matters.

Katrina Saulnier

Client Coordinator

I began my journey to help others as a personal support worker while working part-time at a real estate brokerage. I loved the energy of working directly with the brokerage’s clients. Within a few months of working at the brokerage, I became a full-time front desk and deals administrator. As my knowledge deepened, I decided I wanted to learn and do more. The desire to grow led me to the Chantal + Michael Realty Group Brokerage.

Kelly Penman

Realtor®

I love helping buyers and sellers find properties that best fit their lifestyles. The Barrie and surrounding area are a perfect blend of city and country – a lovely area to raise a family, to enjoy the great outdoors, and to grow.

Laura Francella

Realtor®

Coming from many generations of self-proclaimed extroverts, I always knew that a relationship-based career was in my blood. Born in Kirkland Lake and raised here in Simcoe County, I have an effective combination of north-eastern tenacity and southern charisma. I like to win for my clients, but do so with a calm demeanour and a smile.

Crystal Pratt

Realtor®

I have dedicated my entire working career to providing outstanding customer service. Always going above and beyond, it is my passion to deliver unparalleled customer satisfaction.

Business and personal ethics are my guiding force in all that I do. Trust and dedication are paramount in any relationship, and these are factors that I value greatly.

Vanessa Rogerson

Client Connect

Vanessa is our newest team member. As our Client Connect expert, she is our front-line in qualifying and converting on-line leads. Vanessa excels at learning what our clients’ wants and needs are, and ensures they are supported. She is enthusiastic in her pursuit to help clients achieve their real estate goals.

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Our Story

Our Values

Relationships

Expertise

Family

Ethical

Honesty

Positivity

Fun

Teamwork

Who We Are

Our Approach

Why Our Clients Hire Us

Meet Chantal + Michael Realty Group Brokerage Inc.

Chantal Godard

Michael Soatto

Krista Alblas

Sam MacLennan

Katrina Saulnier

Kelly Penman

Laura Francella

Crystal Pratt

Vanessa Rogerson

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