Kate Carandang spent 22 years working night shifts in an emergency room before she ever listed a home. Today, she is one of the most distinguished agents in the Lower Mainland, and she is bringing that career to REMAX 2000 Realty in Surrey, B.C.
The statistics behind Carandang’s ascent are difficult to ignore. In her first year in real estate, she earned Rookie of the Year. In her second year, she sold 94 homes, earned the President’s Award and Centurion Award, ranked #4 in dollar volume across the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB), and was named to the Top 1% of FVREB producers. In just over two years, she has helped more than 160 families into homes.
Don Kottick, President of REMAX Canada, says Carandang’s story captures something essential about the agents the brand attracts.
“Kate is the kind of professional who redefines what people think is possible in this business,” Kottick says.
For Spence Gatzke, owner of REMAX 2000 Realty, Carandang’s focus on first-time buyers and newcomer families aligns directly with the community his office has served for decades.
“Kate’s numbers are extraordinary, but what stands out even more is who she is serving and how deeply she cares about the outcome for each of them,” Gatzke says. “That’s the culture we’ve always wanted here.”
A 22-year nursing career has shaped how Carandang approaches her real estate business.
“Real estate for me has never just been about sales. It’s about advocacy, compassion, listening, guiding families through major life decisions and helping them achieve stability and security through homeownership,” Carandang says.
Gary Pawluk, Managing Broker at REMAX 2000 Realty, points to the practical impact Carandang will have from day one.
“Agents who produce at Kate’s level in their first two years are rare enough. Agents who do it while building the kind of referral-driven, client-first business she has built are even more rare,” Pawluk says.
Managing Broker Natalie Tarrant, who first connected with Carandang and championed her addition to the REMAX 2000 Realty team, says the fit was clear from the beginning.
“Kate’s focus is growth without sacrificing authenticity,” Tarrant says. “We’re thrilled to have her as part of our REMAX 2000 family.”
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