Welcome to Meet the Agent, an ongoing series profiling real estate agents from across Canada. With more than 150,000 agents, brokers, and salespeople working in 75 different boards and associations across the country, we thought it was about time they had a place to properly introduce themselves.
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THE DETAILS
Name: Johanna Weaver
Areas of Focus: Toronto area, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, and Blue Mountains.
Personal Channels: Instagram | Website | Brokerage Website
Years of Experience: 22
THE INSIGHTS
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in a small town north of the city and moved to Toronto in my early 20s.
Where do you live now? And what neighbourhood (in Canada, or worldwide) would you love to live in (that isn’t your own)?
I’ve lived in the Bloor West Village/Baby Point neighbourhood for about 30 years. We also have a chalet in Collingwood, which is where we’d love to retire one day. We enjoy skiing, mountain biking, hiking the trails — anything outdoors.
How did you end up becoming a real estate agent?
Real estate is my second career. I’ve always been fascinated by the market, and I bought my first home at the age of 23. I couldn’t afford the carrying costs at the time, so I rented it out for a few years before moving in with my now-husband. In my late 20s, I started pursuing my real estate licence and achieved it by the time I was 30. I’ve never looked back — I absolutely love it!
In a few sentences, describe what a typical “day in the life” looks like for you. Does this align with what you expected before you became an agent?
My days are extremely busy! Since getting licensed, I’ve had three boys — now aged 13, 19, and 21 — who definitely keep me on my toes. Most days, I’m either exploring listings to stay on top of the market or showing clients their potential next home. I also volunteer at our local Baby Point Club with my husband, where we run a monthly trivia night and euchre games. Outside of work, I love working out, walking my dog, and spending time with my girlfriends.
What’s the single best advice you have for sellers?
Work with an agent who’s active in your neighbourhood and offers full service — including staging, cleaning, and professional photography. Always reach out to their past clients for references.
What’s the single best advice you have for buyers?
Work with an agent who knows the area well and is a strong negotiator. Just like with sellers — check their references!
What made you choose to work for your current brokerage?
It’s all about the Broker of Record. Loic Danis is always available to help, even during the most challenging situations. There’s always something unexpected that comes up in real estate, and he’s been instrumental in helping me navigate those moments.
Who do you believe is making the biggest waves in the industry today? Is there anyone you recommend people should be paying attention to right now?
Tough one… I’m not sure how to answer that right now!
What is one professional goal you have for the next year? What’s one that you have for the next 10 years?
My goal for the next year is to carve out a bit more downtime. I tend to always be available — for my clients and my kids — and I need to prioritize more “me” time so I can continue bringing my best self to everything I do. In 10 years? I’d love to keep doing exactly what I’m doing. I genuinely enjoy building relationships with my clients and colleagues — it’s the most rewarding part of the job
Tell us about your favourite (or most memorable) sale, and why it stands out to you.
I have so many! One of the most meaningful parts of this job is when first-time buyers come back years later because they’re growing their families and need more space. Watching their lives evolve is incredibly heartwarming.
But one sale stands out the most. One of my very first clients reached out to sell their home years later. Over time, I had helped them buy and sell several homes. This time was different — at age 70, they were separating. It was emotional for them and for me. We successfully sold their home and found a lovely bungalow for her to move into. A few years later, she called again — ready to look for a condo. We took our time and eventually found the perfect place where she could continue her passion as a master gardener, thanks to the beautiful shared gardens. Watching her thrive in her next chapter was incredibly rewarding and reminded me why I love this work.
What are the three words you hope your clients use to describe you?
Honest, trustworthy, and adaptable. I wear many hats!
