Who We Are

Our Mission

Durham Region Association of REALTORS® is committed to helping
its members excel as real estate professionals.

Our Vision

The Durham Region Association of REALTORS® is a highly respected
and indispensable real estate resource provider.


Past: The Durham Region Association of REALTORS® (DRAR) formerly the Durham Region Real Estate Board (DRREB), was founded in 1954 by W. Paul Ristow. Ristow along with a group of brokers, met out of a common interest to address the growing need for establishing real estate standards of the real estate practice in Eastern Ontario.

Present: DRAR is a Member service organization of over 1,500 Members. The Association President along with a group of seven Directors work with Committee Members, Chief Executive Officer and staff to ensure Members continue to receive quality services and resources.

Future: DRAR will continue to promote a high ethical standard for REALTORS®; by providing vital services, benefits and training needed to succeed. DRAR is committed to building a strong service oriented Association for Our Members.

President's Message

I am excited, eager, enthusiastic and most of all, honored to be the 2024 president of The Central Lakes Association of REALTOS®. My first Presidential run was during covid where the association goals took a back seat to the essential work the association had to focus on during a global pandemic.

This presidential year I expect to be just as dynamic, but for very different reasons. The difficult and rewarding work that has been done, in the years prior, have now all come to fruition! Our integration has brought us all together and my goal is to guide our association to harmony. There is no longer a them and us! Myself, with our directors and staff have incorporated this vision into our strategic plan that focuses on you, our members. Some patience and vision will be required in order to service our vast geographic area but, we are up to the task. Venues that house our large membership are scarce in some areas but we have amazing and resourceful staff working on solutions.

I am proud to say our association has gotten noticed, locally, provincially and even nationally. Our members are supportive in the changing landscape of organized real estate and cherish the work it will take to bring us all together. This position, although volunteer has afforded me many things. I am enriched with leadership education and experiences. It has opened the door to countless professional opportunities but those who really know me, know it’s the relationships that I covet the most. The relationships that are nurtured over years, plant seeds of an idea that grow into great projects, that benefit many people in our profession.

Members of the Central Lakes association of realtors, I am confident in my ability to lead our association as the 2nd President and I am eager to fulfill my goal of harmony as we continue to evolve.

Best regards,
Vicki Sweeney, President

Board of Directors

Vicki Sweeney


President

Royal Service Real Estate Inc.
12 King Street, Unit A
Millbrook, ON L0A 1G0


Direct: (289) 404-0945
Office: (705) 932-2066
Fax: (905) 987-3374
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Meredith Kennedy


Past President

Royal Service Real Estate Inc.
12 King Street, Unit A
Millbrook, ON L0A 1G0


Direct: (905) 914-5302
Office: (905) 932-2066
Fax: (905) 987-3374
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Alex Down


Director-at-Large

RE/MAX Jazz Inc.
21 Drew Street
Oshawa, ON L1A 4Z7


Direct: (905) 410-4043
Office: (905) 728-1600
Fax: (905) 436-1745
E-Mail

Christine Riley


Director-at-Large

Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty
41 Walton Street
Port Hope, ON L1A 1N2


Direct: (905) 269-1881
Office: (905) 885-1508
E-Mail

Dave Rattle


Director-at-Large

Ball Real Estate Inc.
71 Hastings Street,
Bancroft, ON, K0L 1C0


Direct: (613) 332-2000
Office: (613) 334-6006

Jim Parkes


Director-at-Large

D N S Real Estate Limited
207 Simcoe Street
Peterborough, ON K9H 2H6


Direct: (705) 761-3754
Office: (705) 749-1602
E-Mail

Natasha Huizinga


Director-at-Large

Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty, Brokerage
253 Dundas Street East
Trenton, ON K8V 1M1


Direct: (613) 847-5803
Office: (613) 394-4837
E-Mail

Shannon Timbers


Director-at-Large

EXIT Realty Sunset
20 Pigeon Lake Rd,
Lindsay, ON, K9V 4R6


Direct: ((705) 879-9750
Office: (705) 878-3948
E-Mail

Association Staff

Wendy Giroux


Chief Executive Officer

Office: (905) 723-8184 (Ext. 204)
E-Mail

Rhonda Foskett


Chief Operating Officer

Office: (905) 723-8184 (Ext. 209)
E-Mail

Wandalee Dawson


Chief Financial Officer

Office: (905) 723-8184 (Ext. 203)
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Lisa Comerford


Regional Director

Office: (905) 723-8184 (Ext. 207) – Eastern Region Hub
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Savanna Howell


Communications Specialist

Office: (905) 723-8184 (Ext. 212)
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Darlene Robertson


Governance & Events Coordinator

Office: (905) 723-8184 (Ext. 205)
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Russell Hawley


MLS® & Technology Support

Office: (905) 723-8184 (Ext. 210)
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Tracy McCormick


Administrative Coordinator

Office: (905) 723-8184 (Ext. 213)
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Heather Wilson


Eastern Region Administrator

Office: (905) 723-8184 (Ext. 206) - Eastern Region Hub
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Tammy Loesche


Operations Administrator

Office: (905) 723-8184 (Ext. 208) - Eastern Region Hub
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