Meet Our Team
David is an award-winning Real Estate Broker widely recognized across the region for his expertise and community involvement. His keen understanding of the market is built on 35 years of entrepreneurial success. As a basketball fan, he was delighted when a client nicknamed him the “Michael Jordan of Real Estate”.
Dedicated to raising industry standards for professionals and the public, David serves his clients, shares his knowledge and builds relationships as a full-time Realtor, a weekly real estate advice columnist, a former Director with the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO), and an active philanthropist. When local buyers and sellers need straightforward real estate advice, they know to just “Ask David”.
David believes that knowledge is power, seizing every opportunity to learn more in order to serve his clients better. He has earned his stripes as a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE), and has studied negotiation strategy extensively at Harvard Business School and Harvard Law.
As the author of “Ask David…”, a weekly real estate advice column in the Waterloo Region Record and on TheRecord.com, David welcomes questions from homeowners and freely shares his knowledge in an easy-to-read, down to earth format. The column has been so popular that it now runs in Metroland affiliate papers across Ontario.
A community builder by nature, David has spent a decade hosting “Stuff the Hummer” family events that have raised over 200,000 emergency meals for the Food Bank of Waterloo Region, and also fundraises for OneROOF Youth Services, Hockey Helps the Homeless and Breast Cancer Research. He has been awarded Top Fundraising Agent by Children’s Health Foundation and Children’s Miracle Network three out of the past four years, and donates to these organizations each time his clients buy or sell a property.
Known for his market knowledge, patience, and his ability to understand the needs of his clients, Rob makes an otherwise stressful experience appear to be seamless. He explains every aspect of the home-buying and home-selling process, ensuring his clients feel confident and informed throughout the entire process.
Rob Pearlstone is a proud father and an accomplished real estate professional with over 25 years of industry experience, including nine years as a licensed real estate agent in Waterloo Region. Known for his personable and friendly nature, Rob creates a relaxed and enjoyable experience for clients navigating the complexities of buying, selling and leasing a home.
Combining market expertise with a client-first approach, Rob is dedicated to helping each client achieve their real estate goals with ease and confidence.
Below are just a few things that his clients have to about Rob:
”Working with Rob was awesome. He is very personable and will go the extra mile to meet your needs. If you’re looking for an honest Realtor he’s your guy!” – TM
“Rob was so great! He was the only realtor I spoke with who really listened to my requests, and he went out of his way to ensure we got what we wanted. He responded to emails quickly, and he made the process so easy.” – ES
“Always a good experience working with Rob and would highly recommend him as an agent!” – AG
“Rob is an amazing realtor who truly cares for his clients and will go above and beyond his job scope to offer the best service possible. Through every step of the process he was only a phone call or text message away. We relied on him heavily for real estate and home ownership advice since we had never gone through the process of purchasing an (older) resale home before.” – CB
“Rob helped with our first time homebuying experience and he was a cornerstone in the whole process. His diligence, patience, knowledge and communication with us and listing agents were key for us to be able to win a bidding war without red-lining our budget. He is super friendly and easy to work with.” – TM
“Rob not only helped us find the perfect home but also expertly navigated negotiations and closing. His professionalism and commitment to our best interests were truly exceptional, and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome. We highly recommend Rob to anyone, especially fellow first-time buyers looking for a trusted and skilled realtor.” – LK
Partnering with The Going Home Team provides Rob with the opportunity to collaborate on business strategies while organizing and hosting various Client Appreciation Events. Lastly, combining his years of experience along with his that of his business partners, Rob is able to ensure that his clients receive the best possible experience and outcome when purchasing, selling or leasing a home.
Jonathan’s irrepressible energy reflects his passion for helping clients to realize their dreams.
“I’ve always loved hearing about people’s goals,” he says. “Helping buyers and sellers make them a reality is the most exciting part of this business.”
Concise and detail-oriented, Jonathan is trusted for his honesty, transparency, and straightforward approach. He has built his real estate practice over the past two decades and brings a lifetime of experience to the table. Jonathan grew up in a real estate family and was mentored by his mother throughout her 35-year career. As a partner with the GoingHome Team, he encourages collaboration and paves the way for colleagues to grow and succeed together.
Jonathan is a huge music fan, as well as a drummer, singer and guitarist. His band, The Flying Public, released an album titled “Harmony Lunch” in 2004 as a nod to his Waterloo Region roots (check it out on Spotify), and he hints at plans to record again in the future. A back-country adventurer at heart, Jonathan is an avid canoeist and fisherman whose favourite Ontario destinations include Algonquin and Killarney Provincial Parks.
Jonathan is happily married with two children in their teens.
Richard is a Full-Time, Full-Service Realtor, a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE), Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) & Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES). He serves the tri-cities (Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge) and surrounding areas including New Hamburg, Ayr, St. Jacobs and Elmira.
Having lived and worked in the region for over 20 years, Richard is well acquainted with our many local neighbourhoods. As the former owner of a restaurant and an automotive service shop (who grew up Ontario’s tobacco belt), he brings a unique brand of wisdom coveted by his commercial and rural clients. Richard dedicates countless hours to volunteering. He is an active member of the Kinsmen Club of Kitchener-Waterloo (where he served as President for 3 years) and for the past 4 years has also been a member of the Board of Directors for K-W Habilitation Services. Richard has worked with David on numerous business ventures in the past, which made partnering with the GoingHome Team a natural choice when he brought his real estate practice to Remax Twin City.
Fluent in English, Hindi and Punjabi, Natasha is a driven, creative, big-picture thinker who knows how to capture attention.
As a full-time Realtor and professional digital marketing strategist with over 100,000 online followers, she’s adept at harnessing the power of the internet for all of her real estate clients.
You may recognize Natasha from KW Titans games at the Aud – she’s the team’s digital marketing manager and an avid basketball fan!
Natasha is a mental health advocate who graduated from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and excelled as a NCAA Collegiate 400m hurdler and 400m sprinter.
She has also studied negotiation strategy at Harvard Business School.
Cole Schooley
Sales Representative
+1 (519) 572-9876
cole@goinghome.ca
Sales Representative, RE/MAX Professionals Realty Inc., Brokerage
Cole has been part of the real estate world from an early age, embracing the opportunity to mentor with his father David while completing his university education.
Cole is studying Criminology and Business at Wilfrid Laurier University while also exploring negotiation strategy at Harvard Business School. Eager to launch his full-time real estate career, he completed his real estate designation at just 19 years of age.
An avid fitness enthusiast, Cole holds a black belt in Seiwa Kai karate and is a former provincial-level karate athlete. He brings that same determination to real estate, striving to make a lifelong difference in the lives of clients and their families.
Kate is a former freelance writer and television producer who found her balance juggling marketing, administration and events for the GoingHome Team.
Kate began her career as Supervising Producer at an independent television production company in Toronto. She wrote and produced a variety of travel and lifestyle series for CanWest Global, Outdoor Life and others, the most prolific of which took her on location across the US, Canada and into Europe.
Nearly a decade later, the rigours of travel television gave way to the more predictable lifestyle of a freelance writer, as Kate filled her roster with projects for national corporate clients and a number of area school boards.
These days, Kate manages communications and administration for the team. She has been a driving force behind the “Stuff the Hummer” Campaign, which this year is set to surpass the milestone of 200,000 emergency meals raised for the Food Bank of Waterloo Region.
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