Meet The Tar Team
Our Mission
Every part of The Tar Team is built with our clients in mind.
We Love What We Do
For over thirty-five years, Stephen’s career in real estate has been defined by his commitment to delivering the best results for his clients. As we have grown the Tar Team, we have continued to embrace Stephen’s commitment. In fact, we have organized our business around it.
What We Offer You
We have dedicated client support staff whose sole responsibility is making sure that every step of your real estate experience is handled directly, personally, and with you in mind. They are here to ensure your rights are protected.
Our Mission
Our marketing team is focused on generating maximum demand for our listings to ensure we can bring the best possible options to the table for our Sellers.
First-Rate Negotiators
We have a team of first-rate negotiators at the ready to maximize your homes value. We encourage you to ask any of our previous clients about how hard we fought for them.
Our Guarantee
At the end of the day, we will do what we promise, and we can guarantee it.
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Stephen Tar
Sales Representative
- Info@TarTeam.com
- Office 905.475.2100
- Fax 905.475.2101
Stephen grew up right here in Old Markham Village, and has truly seen the community blossom. With his 35+ years of real estate, he has helped our clients buy and sell thousands of homes. His roots in our community coupled with his vast knowledge, insight, and experience truly give our clients a competitive edge.
Stephen is the driving force behind our Team, and it’s his vision of real estate excellence that we strive for. He brings a genuine enthusiasm not only to the Team, but also into the homes of our clients. He views all of his clients as valued teammates and works exceptionally hard to put them in the best position possible to achieve their goals. You’re truly in the most capable of hands.
Stephen believes in the importance of giving back, and loves to be involved in and support local charities. In his down time, you’ll likely find him playing hockey or on the golf course. He has watched his four children grow up alongside his wife Gabriele, and is a proud “Papa” to his two grandchildren Max and Cash.
Stephen is the driving force behind our Team, and it’s his vision of real estate excellence that we strive for. He brings a genuine enthusiasm not only to the Team, but also into the homes of our clients. He views all of his clients as valued teammates and works exceptionally hard to put them in the best position possible to achieve their goals. You’re truly in the most capable of hands.
Stephen believes in the importance of giving back, and loves to be involved in and support local charities. In his down time, you’ll likely find him playing hockey or on the golf course. He has watched his four children grow up alongside his wife Gabriele, and is a proud “Papa” to his two grandchildren Max and Cash.
Kristina Tar
Sales Representative
- Kristina@TarTeam.com
- Office 905.475.2100
- Fax 905.475.2101
Growing up in a family full of Realtors, Kristina received a rare insight and knowledge base in the business at a young age. Her deep roots in Markham coupled with her innate business sense make her second to none.
Kristina attended Western University with a specialization in Psychology and Sociology. Now 10 years in the real estate business, she is known for her enthusiastic and fearless approach, her unbridled loyalty, and her sharp negotiating abilities. Clients can trust her qualified knowledge and keen eye for detail to assist them with their real estate experience.
Whether a first-time homebuyer or an experienced investor, Kristina truly devotes herself to each and every relationship. She has great compassion for the sometimes-stressful transaction process, and takes pride in helping her clients achieve their goals.
Kristina attended Western University with a specialization in Psychology and Sociology. Now 10 years in the real estate business, she is known for her enthusiastic and fearless approach, her unbridled loyalty, and her sharp negotiating abilities. Clients can trust her qualified knowledge and keen eye for detail to assist them with their real estate experience.
Whether a first-time homebuyer or an experienced investor, Kristina truly devotes herself to each and every relationship. She has great compassion for the sometimes-stressful transaction process, and takes pride in helping her clients achieve their goals.
Natalie Russell
Sales Representative
- natalie@tarteam.com
- Office 905.475.2100
- Fax 905.475.2101
Living in Markham and Unionville her entire life has helped Natalie gain a thorough knowledge of the area. After attending Holy Trinity School, she went on to get her undergraduate degree in Business French at the University of Western Ontario. Natalie comes from a family of successful entrepreneurs and understands that hard work and commitment are the foundations for any business.
One of Natalie’s biggest passions is travel, which brought her to live in places such as France and Santiago, Chile. She's bilingual in French & English, sparking her interest in learning new languages and cultures.
Natalie brings experience and a fresh attitude to the table where honesty and friendliness are coupled with determination and knowledge to help her clients find their dream home.
One of Natalie’s biggest passions is travel, which brought her to live in places such as France and Santiago, Chile. She's bilingual in French & English, sparking her interest in learning new languages and cultures.
Natalie brings experience and a fresh attitude to the table where honesty and friendliness are coupled with determination and knowledge to help her clients find their dream home.
Peter Rodrigues
Sales Representative
- Peter@TarTeam.com
- Office 905.475.2100
- Fax 905-475-2101
Born and raised in Markham, Peter is innately familiar with the community and the surrounding region. He has been exposed to the real estate industry since childhood, as his mother is a fellow Realtor.
After attending St Michael’s College School in Toronto, Peter was recruited to play college hockey on a scholarship at the State University of New York at Oswego. Graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Peter developed a comprehensive balance between his academic and athletic responsibilities. Now you can find him involved in the local community, coaching minor hockey within the Markham Islanders Organization.
As a team player, Peter is patient, detail oriented, proactive and a strong advocate for all his clients. He uses his enthusiasm and passion for real estate to ensure all the needs of his clients are met.
After attending St Michael’s College School in Toronto, Peter was recruited to play college hockey on a scholarship at the State University of New York at Oswego. Graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Peter developed a comprehensive balance between his academic and athletic responsibilities. Now you can find him involved in the local community, coaching minor hockey within the Markham Islanders Organization.
As a team player, Peter is patient, detail oriented, proactive and a strong advocate for all his clients. He uses his enthusiasm and passion for real estate to ensure all the needs of his clients are met.
Zena Recalde
Sales Representative
- zena@tarteam.com
- Office 905.475.2100
- Fax 905.475.2101
Zena arrived in Canada in 1993 after earning her degree in Business Administration from The American University in Cairo, Egypt. She began her career in Real Estate as an Office Administrator in Toronto before getting her license in 1997. More than 20 years later, she continues to help her Buyers and Sellers achieve their Real Estate goals throughout York Region, Durham and the Greater Toronto Area. Zena is a true professional, and prides herself as an ethical and extremely committed individual. With her strong communication and social skills, she earns the trust of her clients.
On a personal level, Zena's true passion is traveling. She enjoys spending time with her husband and son, watching sports, and exercising. Having lived in Spain and Turkey, she is also multi-lingual in English, Spanish and Arabic.
On a personal level, Zena's true passion is traveling. She enjoys spending time with her husband and son, watching sports, and exercising. Having lived in Spain and Turkey, she is also multi-lingual in English, Spanish and Arabic.
Debby Hunter
Client Care Specialist
- Debby@TarTeam.com
- Office 905.475.2100
- Fax 905.475.2101
Debby is the backbone to our customer support system, and her main role is to ensure an exceptional experience for our valued clients. Debby knows first-hand that moving can sometimes be stressful, and she's here to bring a positive approach to ensure our clients feel at ease. She will be in constant contact providing updates and information on the progress of your home sale, and is there to support you every step of the way. Whether assisting our Agents or overcoming an unexpected challenge, Debby's here to tackle every task with passion and a smile.