Working with Thomas Tate was the difference between searching for a house and actually finding the right home for our family.
We started our home search after the birth of our daughter in 2024. Over that time, we worked with several agents who all said the right things about helping us find our dream home, but in the end, it always felt transactional. After countless offers and very little traction, we were exhausted and starting to think we would have to compromise on what we really wanted.
We first met Thomas at an open house in the summer. Ironically, it was a house another agent had sent us to see. What immediately stood out was how honest and reality-based he was about the property and the market. There was no sales pitch, no pressure — just someone who genuinely understood the market and how buyers should navigate it. We spoke briefly that day, and months later when we reached back out after dropping our previous agent, Thomas not only remembered us, but even remembered the offer we had made on that house.
From that point on, the experience completely changed. Thomas went above and beyond on every single offer attempt. In a market where listing prices often feel disconnected from reality, he never pushed us to overpay or panic-buy. His focus was always on helping us get a great home at a price that actually made sense. Every time we submitted an offer, he personally negotiated with the other agents and worked every angle possible.
What impressed me most was his persistence and market awareness. After multiple failed offers, I was beginning to lose confidence and thought we might need to settle for less than we wanted. Thomas never wavered. He watched the market like a hawk. The moment a listing appeared that matched our criteria, we were seeing it the same day and strategically testing the seller’s expectations with offers.
Then finally, we struck gold.
Thomas found us a house that not only checked every box we had, but exceeded our expectations. Even more impressively, he negotiated a deal that resulted in us purchasing the home for 5–10% under local market value — on a property that had plenty of attention from other agents and buyers. As a buyer, it honestly does not get better than that.
Beyond helping us buy our home, Thomas also handled the rental of my condo and had it leased within 3 days to an AAA tenant. His pricing strategy and understanding of the market are exceptional.
The entire process felt like working with someone who genuinely cared about getting us the best outcome, not just closing a transaction. I’m honestly going to miss talking about the housing market with him.
If you’re thinking about using Thomas to guide your home search, stop looking and call him. And if you’re selling or renting your property, trust him on pricing — he absolutely knows what he’s doing.
We started our home search after the birth of our daughter in 2024. Over that time, we worked with several agents who all said the right things about helping us find our dream home, but in the end, it always felt transactional. After countless offers and very little traction, we were exhausted and starting to think we would have to compromise on what we really wanted.
We first met Thomas at an open house in the summer. Ironically, it was a house another agent had sent us to see. What immediately stood out was how honest and reality-based he was about the property and the market. There was no sales pitch, no pressure — just someone who genuinely understood the market and how buyers should navigate it. We spoke briefly that day, and months later when we reached back out after dropping our previous agent, Thomas not only remembered us, but even remembered the offer we had made on that house.
From that point on, the experience completely changed. Thomas went above and beyond on every single offer attempt. In a market where listing prices often feel disconnected from reality, he never pushed us to overpay or panic-buy. His focus was always on helping us get a great home at a price that actually made sense. Every time we submitted an offer, he personally negotiated with the other agents and worked every angle possible.
What impressed me most was his persistence and market awareness. After multiple failed offers, I was beginning to lose confidence and thought we might need to settle for less than we wanted. Thomas never wavered. He watched the market like a hawk. The moment a listing appeared that matched our criteria, we were seeing it the same day and strategically testing the seller’s expectations with offers.
Then finally, we struck gold.
Thomas found us a house that not only checked every box we had, but exceeded our expectations. Even more impressively, he negotiated a deal that resulted in us purchasing the home for 5–10% under local market value — on a property that had plenty of attention from other agents and buyers. As a buyer, it honestly does not get better than that.
Beyond helping us buy our home, Thomas also handled the rental of my condo and had it leased within 3 days to an AAA tenant. His pricing strategy and understanding of the market are exceptional.
The entire process felt like working with someone who genuinely cared about getting us the best outcome, not just closing a transaction. I’m honestly going to miss talking about the housing market with him.
If you’re thinking about using Thomas to guide your home search, stop looking and call him. And if you’re selling or renting your property, trust him on pricing — he absolutely knows what he’s doing.
Bryan Garcia
Paul and Thomas were very helpful and patient in guiding us through the home buying process. Through our search, they helped us understand things to look out for and different strategies we could use to get our dream home.
Shawn & Wing
“The world needs more spontaneity and unexpected visits.”
Yesterday I had the most wonderful thing happen. I had an unexpected visitor come to my house. This gentleman sold me the house I live in and sold my last house. I have been in my current house for 21 years, and every year, he sends me a calendar on top of the newsletters that I get throughout the year. This year, with the mail strike, he decided to hand deliver all of his calendars to over 200 past and present clients! It was such an honour and a privilege to see Paul Tate yesterday. I think the world needs more spontaneity and unexpected visits.
Leigh Ann
What can I say other than thank you! You are a dedicated and professional team. I really appreciated your detailed knowledge of the neighbourhoods and your candid evaluations of the various properties, I'm really pleased with the home I've purchased and I can't wait to show my family!
Peter Keating
"I've known Paul for many years and I was pleased that he and his son were able to arrange the sale at a good price in a difficult market."
Ralph McKenzie
I had the good fortune of meeting Paul through a referral by my son-in-law. We started a business relationship, which morphed into an ongoing business relationship as well as a friendship. Paul knows his stuff, and more importantly, he asks the right questions.
Ron Cameron
“Extremely knowledgeable and professional.”
Paul and Thomas were an absolute pleasure to work with. They are extremely knowledgeable and professional. They are immediate to respond to any questions and are always available. Every step of the process was explained in detail. We were more than pleased throughout the entire process with them.
Derek and Santina Richard
“Excellent knowledge. Very comfortable to work with.”
Excellent knowledge. Personable. Very comfortable to work with. Great understanding of the market and was able to give great advice and direction.
Douglas and Nancy Whisken
Thomas listened to my needs and worked with a tight budget to find a property within my budget. He was well-informed about the real estate market and thoroughly researched homes before showing. I will use Thomas and Paul for all my future real estate needs.
Mehraj Saju
“Knowledgeable, easy-going, and approachable.”
Knowledgeable, easy-going, and approachable. These guys are quite a team; we enjoyed going through the process with them. Always available with the right advice and direction. I highly recommend Thomas and Paul.
Matt and Sabrina Erbas
“Highly recommended!”
I have known Paul for over 20 years, and he has moved us multiple times. I have recently gotten to know Thomas as well, and together, they are quite a team. Experience infused with innovation and dependable customer service makes for a dynamic real estate team. You get it all with Paul and Thomas. Highly recommended!
Kelly & Terry
