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TRUSTED SASKATOON RECOGNIZES MARLA JANZEN - CELEBRATING 20 YEARS

Marla Janzen’s name is synonymous with excellence, trust, and dedication in Saskatchewan’s real estate industry. With an impressive 20 years of experience, Marla has established herself as a multi-award-winning REALTOR® and a trusted advisor to countless clients. From her early days in real estate to her current role as a leader at eXp Realty, Marla’s journey is a testament to her unwavering commitment to her industry and community. This article celebrates the first-ever Trusted Saskatoon partner, Marla Janzen, a Trusted Saskatoon & area eXp realtor, recognizing her 20th anniversary as a REALTOR® in Saskatchewan. 

Celebrating Marla Janzen: 20 Years of Excellence in Saskatchewan Real Estate 


A Trailblazer in Real Estate


Outstanding achievements mark Marla’s career. She was recognized for her top real estate sales in Canada with Century 21 and has continued her winning streak since joining eXp Realty in 2019. Marla is proud to be the first four-time ICON award recipient in Saskatoon, underscoring her dedication and expertise. She is also one of the pioneering agents who embraced eXp Realty, a company that aligns with her values of innovation and client-centred service.  


In addition to her national accolades, Marla has been recognized locally with the 2016 Marketing Excellence Award from the Warman & Martensville Chambers of Commerce, further highlighting her ability to deliver exceptional client results.  


Putting Clients First 


Marla’s clients consistently praise her for her expertise, negotiation skills, and unparalleled dedication. Her personalized service, tailored strategies, and focus on building relationships have earned her loyalty, referrals, and glowing reviews. 



As Marla shares:  


"Since beginning my career as a real estate agent in Saskatoon in 2004, I have thrived both professionally and personally. I take great pride in living and raising my family in Saskatchewan and feel fortunate to have found a real estate company, eXp Realty, that shares my values."


Marla’s commitment extends beyond transactions. For her, every interaction is an opportunity to make dreams come true. Her clients know they are in trusted hands, whether buying their first home, upgrading to their dream home, investing in rental properties, or selling an existing property. 

 

Marla’s expertise has made her the exclusive real estate agent for Westbow Construction in Saskatchewan. A leading home builder across North America, Westbow expanded to Saskatchewan in 2012, bringing a vision of excellence. Marla’s role in representing Westbow highlights her ability to navigate high-profile partnerships while delivering exceptional results for her clients. 




A Philosophy Built on Honesty and Hard Work


Marla credits her success to the values instilled in her early on, such as honesty, hard work, and stellar customer service. These principles have guided her throughout her career, allowing her to excel across all property types and price points. 

Reflecting on her journey, Marla says:  


"I work with an exceptional group of dedicated professionals committed to delivering outstanding results in the dynamic world of real estate. The group of realtors with eXp embodies a wealth of experience, deep industry knowledge, and a genuine passion for helping clients achieve their real estate goals. Whether you are seeking to buy your dream home or sell your property for maximum value, trust Marla Janzen’s Real Estate systems to deliver exceptional results and make your real estate journey a seamless and rewarding experience!" 

Trusted Saskatoon Real Estate Agent Since 2011


Marla has consistently upheld the 5 Trusted Guarantees of Service as part of the Trusted Saskatoon community. She has been mystery-shopped, re-checked, and re-verified, passing every evaluation with flying colours. Over the years, not a single complaint has been raised about her services—a rare and remarkable accomplishment in any industry.  


Marla approaches daily with confidence and a smile, viewing each one as a new opportunity to help clients achieve their real estate dreams. She is deeply grateful for the journey, the lessons learned, and the people who make it all worthwhile.  


Congratulations, Marla, on 20 years of exceptional service and success in Saskatchewan real estate! Here’s to many more years of making dreams come true. 




"Marla has been a joy to deal with over the last decade. She helped me find the perfect home for my family and the entire process from beginning to end with stress free. I am so impressed with how she has built her business and her brand over the years and she embodies what it means to be ' Trusted '." - Sara Wheelwright - Trusted founder. 

Marla Janzen has been a Trusted Saskatoon Real Estate Expert for over 10 years!


In the Behind the Brand Video we recorded with her in 2020, you can learn all about Marla's philosophy, what attracted her to the real estate industry, and what drives her to provide excellence every day. 

Marla Janzen, a Saskatoon REALTOR® You Can Trust  




 


Perfection Plumbing Pass Another Trusted Saskatoon Mystery Shop With Flying Colours


Being a Trusted Partner on the Trusted Saskatoon Directory of Excellence comes with a lot of responsibility - no other directory, advertising company, or 'watchdog organization' puts businesses through the ongoing process we do before we promote and endorse them.

Why Choose a Business On the Trusted Saskatoon Directory?

All Trusted Saskatoon partners must pass a unique verification process; they are then annually contracted to uphold our 5 Trusted Guarantees. The partners then become part of a local community of Saskatoon and area businesses that we promote with a robust local marketing campaign. 

We also have a Trusted MYSTERY SHOPPER PROGRAM. This is where we find and engage with everyday people, just like you, who are looking for products and services in Saskatoon and the surrounding area. We approach individuals we see looking for a local business and ask them to mystery shop Trusted Saskatoon Partners in that category. Those who agree to be Trusted mystery shoppers go about their usual business, except at the end, they fill out a report to tell us about the experience. We then share it with you! 

We are thrilled to share our latest mystery shop. 

 Perfection Plumbing Mystery Shop Report!


Perfection Plumbing & Drain are Trusted Saskatoon Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Experts

Date of Mystery Shop: August  12, 2024

Name of Shopper:  Chad and Ruby Tricker


MYSTERY SHOP CHECKLIST:

  1. How was the greeting/ welcome/ call answered? If retail, what is the appearance of the store/staff and showroom? The person on the phone was friendly and professional.

  2. Product/industry knowledge of staff? Very good.

  3. If a quote is required, is the quote well laid out/ clear? They provided me with an estimate over the phone, but there was a disclaimer that it would still depend on the work to be done. 

  4. Did they ask where you found them? Yes

  5. Overall experience 1-10.  10

  6. Would you return as a customer or recommend them to close friends? Definitely, they are very helpful and thorough with their work.

Did anyone stand out as exceptional? If so who? Why – Chance and his apprentice.


TRUSTED GUARANTEES


1. Provide the service and quality promised - Yes

2. Complete the job on time - Yes

3. Charge the price quoted with NO surprises - Yes

4. Communicate honestly and be responsive to customer needs - Yes

5. Resolve any issues with customer satisfaction in mind - Yes

ANY OTHER COMMENTS?

Chance and his partner from Perfection Plumbing were great. They were very professional, explained everything, and spent a good time ensuring that the job was done well. The charge was reasonable, considering the length of time spent. Highly recommended.

THANK YOU, Chad and Ruby, FOR sharing your experience.


This is the 3rd time perfection has been mystery shopped over the years, and yet again, proving that the team at Perfection Plumbing  deserve the Thumbs Up from www.TrustedSaskatoon.com






If you are experiencing any plumbing problems, contact Perfection at 306-652-9556 


Trusted Saskatoon Welcomes Midtown Appliance World and Saskatoon Appliance to the Community!

The Trusted Saskatoon Team is thrilled to introduce our newest Trusted Saskatoon Partner in the Home Appliances and Fireplace category: Midtown Appliance World /Saskatoon Appliance . As your go-to Saskatoon home appliance stores, Midtown Appliance World and Saskatoon Appliance have been dedicated to serving the Saskatoon community with integrity and excellence since 1981. Get to this reputable local business!



  

Trusted Saskatoon Appliance Stores for over 40 years 

Established in 1981, Midtown Appliance World and Saskatoon Appliance have been pivotal in catering to the home appliance needs of Saskatoon and its surrounding areas. The journey began with Ron Tarko, who expanded to Saskatoon after running appliance stores in Winnipeg to provide more home appliance options beyond the limited department store selections. This initiative led to the opening of Saskatoon Appliance, followed by the acquisition of Midtown Appliance. In 1990, Ron's son, Gerry Tarko, joined the business as a service technician and eventually became the owner.

Over the years, the appliance industry has evolved with more brands, models, and features. Despite these changes, Midtown Appliance World remains committed to maintaining a well-stocked warehouse to meet urgent replacement needs. Their inventory ensures customers can find what they need promptly, especially in emergencies.

Upon entering the store, customers are greeted with a wide array of refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, washers, and dryers. They also offer barbeques, small appliances, portable air conditioners, and housewares. The friendly and knowledgeable staff, with their extensive experience, make the shopping experience seamless and enjoyable.

Exceptional Appliance Service and Repair in Saskatoon

Saskatoon Appliance and Midtown Appliance World also offer reliable service and repair. Their skilled technicians can service and repair appliances either in-home or at their facility, extending the life of your products and providing trustworthy advice.

Dedicated Local Leadership

Store Manager Conrad Hildebrandt leads the team at Midtown Appliance World with a passion for helping residents find the best appliances to suit their budgets, needs, and preferences. They offer financing options and frequently run exciting promotions and specials, making them the trusted choice for quality, service, and a wide selection of home appliances.

The Trusted Saskatoon Selection Process

To partner with Trusted Saskatoon, businesses must demonstrate quality-driven excellence and local accountability. Learn more about our rigorous selection process -  here : .

What Customers Say About Midtown Appliance

Customer feedback highlights the exceptional service provided by both stores! 


"When 20 businesses in Saskatoon sell the same products, for me, customer service is the difference maker. We've used Midtown Appliance a few times, and at this point, it’s the only place we’ll use going forward. Great all around. Specifically dealing with their sales rep, Murray. 10/10 service, and even with a hiccup with the manufacturer's product, he was immediately there to help and remedied it. People make all the difference, and Murray's a guy you want to deal with."  - Bradford Kosokowsky.
“ Had a very good experience at Midtown Appliance World. Conrad was knowledgeable, helpful and excellent to deal with. We bought a dishwasher and microwave; everything was in stock. Delivered the next day as promised. We’ll go back for future purchases.” Erik L, Google Reveiw 

I just want to say what a great experience I had with Saskatoon Appliance. We have purchased 3 times, and each time we were never disappointed!! Kevin was great at helping me, and their delivery crews were fantastic too. Very polite and great customer service! I will be making sure to tell everyone to see you guys! Thanks again!” Tammy Hunt, Google

Customers consistently praise the honest and friendly interactions, exceptional service, and, specifically, the convenience of Midtown Appliance's well-stocked warehouse, which ensures quick availability of items, especially in emergencies.

WIDE RANGE OF PRODUCTS  and Financing Options

Midtown Appliance World offers a comprehensive range of home appliances, including:

Additionally, they provide financing options for customers who need home appliances but prefer monthly payment plans. Contact them to learn more.

Discover the unmatched quality and service at Midtown Appliance World and Saskatoon Appliance, your Trusted Saskatoon home appliance stores!


Welcoming Laddie James Real Estate as a Trusted Saskatoon REALTOR!

The Trusted Saskatoon Team is excited to welcome our newest Trusted Saskatoon Partner, Laddie James Real Estate eXp Realty, to the Trusted Saskatoon Real  Estate category.


You may recognize Laddie from our Trusted Saskatoon Salons Category. Hairstyle Inn Salons has been a Trusted Saskatoon Partner since the beginning.  We are thrilled to support and cheer Laddie on in his new Real Estate endeavour as Saskatchewan’s first Certified eXp Luxury Real Estate Agent.



Meet Laddie James Real Estate


Real Estate is not a new venture for Laddie.  He has decades of successful experience buying, selling and flipping personal and investment Real Estate. His experience includes substantial renovation projects in single-family homes, multi-family properties, and recreational real estate, as well as managing short-term and long-term rentals.  Over the last 20 years, he has worked with professionals and other real estate agents to help people acquire a home.  Through his many projects, he has gained the reputation of being somewhat of an expert. Professionals from many industries have consulted with him and asked for his opinions in various renovation and real estate situations. This made becoming an agent seem like a natural next step for him.  This vast hands-on experience gives him an advantage for clients in the highly competitive Real Estate market in Saskatoon, Blackstrap, Warman, Martensville and the surrounding lake land and acreages. 

Integrity, Work Ethic and Authenticity Are Laddie James's Strengths 

Anyone who knows Laddie knows he is extremely hardworking and dedicated in everything he does. He is one of those genuine people who does things because he believes they are correct, not just because he sees an opportunity as lucrative. He absolutely loves to work with clients from all walks of life and finds it satisfying to help newcomers to Canada find their homes.


“One of the parts of this I have really enjoyed is helping new Canadians find their forever home.  It can be a challenge as there can be language barriers and little understanding about owning properties here, our weather and what is important.  It is a big learning curve for the families but I am often overwhelmed to tears when we get the deal to happen and the gratitude I am shown. I find great satisfaction is supporting and helping people” - Laddie James

What Do Laddie’s Clients Say About Their Experience?



“From the references I called, there was an overwhelming message of gratitude and the sentiment of being heard and cared for in the home and/or property purchase transaction.  There was an undeniable sense of confidence that Laddie knew what was important to look for regarding property repairs or considerations based on his decades of experience in the industry.  His clients mentioned that after viewing an initial property to gain an understanding of what they really wanted, Laddie would source out, view and then make them aware, thereby saving them time on unsuitable properties for their desires.” 

“Our house was listed in the real estate market elsewhere for a year with no results, and once we listed it with Laddie, it was sold just like that!  He always went above and beyond - he even baked cookies and brought in things to attract attention at the Open House. Laddie sold our house during the Open House! He had so much energy and made selling our home a priority.  He always had time for us, regardless of the time of day.  He would ask me what I needed and would make it work all the time.  Not a day goes by in this house that we don’t talk about him. He is a great man.” -Rebecca H, 

“We were just flabbergasted at how easy selling our home went with Laddie! We found him to be respectful, conscientious, and detail-oriented. The process for us was so easy and we enjoyed working with him.  We have not done anything in the Real Estate market for 49 years, so had no idea what was going on.  We appreciated how forthright he was about the possibility of a sale and the things that might not go right. He knew the things that we needed to repair and how to navigate the whole process and take the pressure off of us” - Liz N


We encourage you to visit Laddie James's Trusted Saskatoon listing for more customer reviews. To see his current real estate listings, check out his Laddie James eXp Realty website, built by our sister company, Trusted Marketing Services. Laddie is here to help, and his clients could not say enough about his professional, hardworking and caring style.



'A Cut Above The Rest'  

Laddie James is a Trusted Saskatoon REALTOR 




Wonder How Trusted selects Trusted Saskatoon businesses to partner with? 

  • We look for locally accountable businesses with a reputation for quality-driven excellence in the Saskatoon market.

  • Customers, clients, and suppliers nominate businesses they are impressed with. 

  • We personally surveyed a number of their past customers.

  • We check the business's online reputation, and we speak to business references. 

  • All past customers we speak to are surveyed - it is a pass or a fail! 

  • We ensure any required licenses, qualifications, WCB, and insurances are valid and up to date.


WELCOMING Brown Electrical Contracting A Trusted Saskatoon Electrician

The Trusted Saskatoon Team is delighted to welcome our newest Trusted Saskatoon Partner, a Trusted Saskatoon electrician. Get to know Brown Electrical Contracting, learn why WE trust the company, and meet the man behind the business in our latest Trusted Saskatoon article welcoming a new partner to our Saskatoon community of locally owned businesses operated with integrity!


MEET MITCH! 

Mitch Brown, owner of  Brown Electrical Contracting, is very well-referred.  As we called through the list of references he provided us to call and survey, the same things were repeated over and over….Honest, reliable, fair pricing, high-quality work and operates with Integrity! To Trusted Saskatoon and our team, this means all the things we desire in a contractor. 

Mitch comes from a family of go-getters. Entrepreneurship runs in his blood. Growing up on a farm instilled in him a solid work ethic and a "get it done" attitude. Watching his dad build a business based on honesty and integrity left a lasting impression on him. He follows in his footsteps, ensuring his company reflects those values.

Mitch is a family man and you know he understands the importance of trust and reliability, especially regarding your home or business.

Mitch isn't just good with wires; he's also a people person. He genuinely enjoys helping others and exceeding their expectations, so it’s no wonder he's become the go-to guy in Saskatoon for electrical needs.

How Does Trusted select Saskatoon & Area businesses to partner with? 

  • We look for locally accountable businesses with a reputation for quality-driven excellence in the Saskatoon market.

  • Customers, clients, and suppliers nominate businesses they are impressed with. 

  • We personally survey a number of their past customers.

  • We check the business's online reputation, and we speak to business references 

  • All past customers we speak to are surveyed - it is a pass or a fail! 

  • We ensure any required licenses, qualifications, WCB, and insurances are valid and up to date.




    What Did Brown Electrical Contracting Customers Say??


    “I would say that Reliability is Mitch’s strongest asset.  I have used his services for home and business projects, and I have found him to be well-trained and well-priced.  He is honest and true.  In fact, I have switched to using him as a primary electrician because he has been the most reliable of anyone that I have hired before”
    Mac


    “Brown Electrical Contracting, and specifically Mitch, are quick, professional, and crafty. We have given them irregular and interesting requests, and Mitch sorts them out, comes up with a plan, and it works. We trust he will get the job done well!”
    Jon Fehr



    We also read many great reviews on Google about Brown Electrical Contracting, as we were checking the company’s  online reputation for ourselves -  we wanted to share a few of those below 


    “ We were really happy with our service from Brown Electrical! They were able to get us in quickly, and we felt really good about the work they did and would trust them to do any other electrical work for us in the future. With reasonable rates and a great owner, Mitch makes this company highly recommend! Thanks so much for your help!” - Kelly Kirkpatrick Google Review 

    Mitch Brown came promptly when we needed someone to relocate a wiring job that was done improperly during a previous patio door installation. He came with very short notice during a windows and doors installation at our home- which was much appreciated as it didn’t hold up the job at all.
    He was friendly, efficient, and easy to deal with. The job was done to our satisfaction, and we were very grateful! “ - Maggie N , Google review


So, if you need electrical work done in Saskatoon and the surrounding area, do yourself a favour and call Mitch at Brown Electrical Contracting. For all the right reasons, he has been given the “Thumbs Up by Trusted Saskatoon!”


Brown Electrical Contracting Is A Trusted Saskatoon Electrician


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