Who are Andrew & Kate

Andrew & Kate Real Estate is a one-stop shop for all your real estate needs. Four heavy hitting real estate professionals for the price of one. These Realtors will get your home SOLD fast and assist you every step of the way in finding your dream home.  Their brand is one of the most well respected in the area and they are now backed by one of the best brokerages in Southern Ontario, Re/Max Escarpment Realty Inc.  They are always available to answer your questions and service your referrals!

These Brantford Real Estate Agents offer full-service MLS to their clients as well as competitive commission and professionally shot YouTube video tours. You can feel confident buying or selling real estate with these Realtors as they are committed to making the sale and purchase of your home a very positive experience. Andrew and Kate Real Estate  have a combined wealth of knowledge in new home construction, residential home sales, commercial leasing/sales and rating energy efficiency in homes.

The Duo You Know, The Team You Trust.

Why Choose Us?

Andrew Evans - Realtor
Andrew Evans - RealtorRe/Max Escarpment Realty Inc.
Andrew Evans is an award winning real estate professional in Brantford and founding partner of Andrew & Kate Real Estate.

Andrew possesses almost 23 years experience in purchasing and flipping residential houses. He is a landlord and is well versed in Landlord tenant board rules. Andrew has also worked in professional new home construction in the Brantford/Hamilton area. If you want someone that understands how the house works as a system, he is your guy!

He has extensive experience performing energy audits for Natural Resource Canada which gives him insight into home efficiency and property issues that might be of concern in the future. Andrew is well known for his entrepreneurial ability, keen eye for new opportunities, extensive construction knowledge and he is exceptionally commercial and residential investment savvy. He prides himself on developing long-lasting trusted relationships with his clients by providing them with an informative and educational real estate experience.

Andrew has lived in Brantford all of his life and now resides in the North End with his wife Janis and two boys. In his spare time, he enjoys playing/coaching hockey, playing guitar and doing home renovations. If he is not at the office you will likely find him inTurkey Point or at he Wayne Gretzky Centre. If you are looking for advice or guidance he is always available for your questions. Give him a call or text anytime!

Awards and Accolades

2013 Presidents Award
2014 Platinum Award
2015 Diamond Award
2016 Masters Award
2017 Masters Award
2018 Masters Award
2019 Masters Award
2020 Pinnacle Award
2021 Pinnacle Award
2021 Pinnacle Award

Kate McGinnis - Realtor
Kate McGinnis - RealtorRe/Max Escarpment Realty Inc.
Kate McGinnis is a real estate sales & marketing professional, and founding partner of Andrew & Kate Real Estate. For nearly ten years Kate specialized in new home and community development for one of Canada’s largest home builders. In addition to successfully completing hundreds of transactions selling single family, townhome and condominiums across Southwestern Ontario – Kate has also served as an exclusive marketing agent & community concierge focusing on popular development areas such as Brantford, Norfolk, Hamilton (and Greater Hamilton).

Kate is an exceptional communicator and negotiator and will always go above and beyond to successfully close a deal for her client – which has helped her to assist over 500 families purchase their homes in Brantford and the surrounding area. Kate is highly-recommended for her outstanding customer experience, strong attention to detail, integrity and creative service ensuring a positive experience for all parties involved in her real estate transactions.

Kate and her husband Issac were raised in Brantford – they chose Brantford as their home and are excited to raise their family here. They enjoy the people, seasons, culture and many indoor and outdoor activities available within the local area. In her spare time, Kate enjoys spending time with family and friends, cycling and seeking new foodie adventures. She is an active member of her son’s parent teacher council. If you’re looking for someone with an incredible wealth of experience and the ability to walk you through your real estate needs with intelligence and a refreshing perspective – Kate will exceed your expectations and assist you through every stage of your real estate process. Don’t hesitate – reach out and contact Kate today.

2015 Diamond Award
2016 Masters Award
2017 Masters Award
2018 Masters Award
2019 Masters Award
2020 Pinnacle Award
2021 Pinnacle Award
2021 Pinnacle Award

Janis Vajnagi - Realtor
Janis Vajnagi - RealtorRe/Max Escarpment Realty Inc.
Janis Vajnagi is an essential part of the Andrew and Kate Real Estate Team. She brings with her 20 years of experience working in customer service based roles and 10 years of experience with buying and selling real estate prior to being licensed. Some of these houses have been income properties, others she has renovated and sold.

From all of this, she has gained a lot of experience with the home buying and selling process. She has worked in customer service based roles throughout her career and has always loved helping people. When it was time for a career change, real estate was the right career path for Janis.  Now she is backed by one of the strongest Real Estate teams in the area and one of the strongest brands out there, Andrew and Kate Real Estate Re/Max Escarpment Realty Inc. She will make your experience fun and seamless from start to finish. Janis offers her services in both in English and French; and is excited to help you in your home journey.

When you are ready to take the plunge and become a first time homeowner or when you’re making a decision to purchase an income property give Janis a call. Whether you are an experienced buyer/seller or not. It’s a big step and she will be there to help guide you.

Janis’ family is what drives her. They are her biggest source of inspiration and her strongest supporters. Janis hope is that her passion for what she does will influence her children to follow their own passion as they grow up. 

Bree Barreira - Realtor
Bree Barreira - RealtorRe/Max Escarpment Realty Inc.
Bree’s enthusiasm for real estate and customer service is the perfect compliment to our team. She is very personable, honest and has an up-beat positive attitude. As a real estate professional, Bree is committed to providing her clients outstanding service to achieve the best outcome in every transaction, and she strives to ensure that the buying or selling process is fun, easy, and stress-free.

Her creative eye and attention to detail matched with her savvy interior design sense is just one of the extra things you get when you choose Bree as your guide through the selling or buying process.
Thinking of making a move? Contact Bree today!

Nicole Lowartz
Nicole LowartzDirector of Operations and Client Experience
As Director of Operations & Client Experience, Nicole wears many hats at Andrew & Kate Real Estate. If you’re a client, (Former, current or future), chances are you will be hearing from Nicole. She oversees & optimizes the day to day operations to ensure efficiency, productivity and exceptional client experiences. Nicole plays a key role in streamlining processes and implementing strategies to achieve the team’s business objectives. She has a strong business acumen, excellent organizational abilities, and has developed a deep understanding of the real estate industry.

In her role as the Client Care Specialist, Nicole takes special care to provide exceptional service to all of our clientele before, during and after their sale or purchase of their properties. Nicole implements our marketing strategy and is an expert in creating social media content. Her creative abilities helps Andrew and Kate deliver their business messages in a professional manner that complements the values in which they believe in. Nicole’s keen interest in personal growth and business development makes her an integral part of Andrew and Kate Real Estate.

Nicole is a proud member of both Mohawk and McMaster Alumni having earned a diploma in Arts & Sciences and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, respectively. She complimented her degree with a post graduate diploma in Human Resources from Conestoga College. Prior to joining Andrew & Kate Real Estate, Nicole worked as a Consultant for New Business at StarMetroland Media, whose publications include the Toronto Star and The Hamilton Spectator.

James Bishara
James Bishara
14:53 09 Jun 21
The team at Andrew & Kate Real Estate is... extremely knowledgeable and professional. They helped us sell our home within days of being on market for over asking price, and made the entire process easy and stress-free. They were always quick to answer our questions and help with anything we needed, from lawyer recommendations to home staging questions. We cannot thank Kate, Janis, Andrew, and the entire team for helping us achieve a great sale in this crazy market. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell their house, and look forward to using them for future transactions!read more
Lisa Woolsey
Lisa Woolsey
16:29 28 May 21
Andrew & Kate Real Estate made the buying and... selling of our homes completely stress free. Their honesty, professionalism and knowledge exceeded our expectations and found us our forever home. Their advice and strategies navigated us to the over asking sale of our home. We highly recommend Andrew, Kate and Janis to everyone. Outstanding Job!read more
Joshua Kinsman
Joshua Kinsman
14:47 21 May 21
Andrew helped me find and sell my first house.... The process was super straight forward, he made everything simple and less stressful than it needed to be. The guy puts so much effort into helping us, I even recommended him to my father, who sold his house through Andrew. If I moved back to Brantford, Cambridge or the surrounding areas, I would recommend him and his team.read more
Nicolina Haggarty
Nicolina Haggarty
14:49 17 May 21
Choosing Kate & Andrew was not only an easy... choice but the best choice. Kate was helpful, friendly and treated us like family. She had our best interest in mind every step of the way. She helped us in the buying and selling process, which is usually a stressful time but she made it so easy! During our week of showings, Kayla and Nicole were so helpful and accommodating. The whole team that Kate & Andrew have will take of you. Thank you so much for helping us find our forever home!! xoread more
Miriam Oliver
Miriam Oliver
16:56 12 May 21
It was easy choosing Kate & Andrew and their team... to sell my home. My family and I have trusted the Kate & Andrew team multiple times over the last few years to sell our properties. They are a very respectful and professional team with a thorough understanding of both my needs and the current market. I appreciated their understanding approach and the constant communication I received, which not only put my mind at ease but was less stressful than I anticipated. I was extremely grateful for their expertise and I couldn't be happier with how it all worked out!read more
Mary Jane Locke
Mary Jane Locke
00:39 12 May 21
Amazing duo! So professional and down to earth.... Very knowledgeable. They have helped me with my last three sales/purchases and will definitely use them for my next!read more
Samantha Wilson
Samantha Wilson
19:23 02 Apr 21
Kate is, without a doubt, the best in the biz!... She is knowledgeable, flexible and efficient! She made the selling of our house quick and easy. My husband and I couldn't have been happier with the process! We highly recommend Kate and her team to anyone looking to buy/sell their next property!read more
Jennifer Richardson
Jennifer Richardson
01:23 18 Feb 21
Andy was a great asset during the sale of our... home. He came prepared with numerous comparable properties to explain the market to us and offered different strategies to get our home sold at a price and timeline we were comfortable with. Him and his team always kept us up to date and informed during the viewing process and responded to all of our questions thoroughly and in a timely manner. As a first time home seller I highly recommend Andy and his team.read more
Lauren Roy
Lauren Roy
21:44 25 Jan 21
We cannot say enough about Kate, her... professionalism, knowledge, flexibility and passion for her work. She has helped us successfully purchase two homes and has guided us through multiple other opportunities and deals. She is a joy to work with, knows her stuff, patient and instills so much confidence through what can be a very nerve-wracking process. We will never work with anyone else but Kate & her amazing team and couldn't say more about them! Thank you for all of your countless hours of hard work and for helping to make our dreams come true! We are so grateful!read more
rob pongracz
rob pongracz
04:42 12 Jan 21
One of the best decisions we have ever made was... to list with Andrew and Kate. They are very knowledgeable about the local market we were in and were extremely thorough and detail oriented during the listing of our home of 35 years. Kate and her team were in constant communication with us for entire process. We had a few requests as to potential buyers and Kate checked all the boxes and brought us multiple offers. We could not be happier with the end result which exceeded our expectations .. We would highly recommend this dynamic sales team to anyone who are buying or selling.read more
m nyyssonen
m nyyssonen
17:02 04 Jan 21
Thank you so much Andy and Kate for making the... sale of our home go through so quickly and smoothly, we couldn’t be more pleased!The video you made of our home was so professional and it’s no wonder that our home sold so quickly; and for almost asking price!Thanks again for guiding and directing us along the way!Chris and Marcyread more
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