Vanny Costa

Vannie and Carrie were amazing to work with!! We successfully sold one rental property, one principal residence, and purchased our forever home all within a few months with their help! Vanny and Carrie were VERY responsive to messages and made us feel comfortable and looked after. I HIGHLY recommended this team and will use them again for any future purchases and sales! =D - Seija Makelainen

After hearing of Vanny and Carrie from a friend, I opted to try them out with just an appraisal. I was sold after that. I found them knowledgeable, prompt, professional but also friendly and personable. From beginning to end, we’ve been happy with our interactions with them. I also appreciated how there were two; one was always available. Although this was our 4th home, we still have many questions and felt guided correctly the entire process. My family wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them and we would definitely use them again. - danielle miller

These ladies are amazing! We were first time home buyers that were moving up to Thunder Bay from the GTA and were not able to physically be in Thunder Bay to house hunt. Vanny & Carrie were our eyes and ears throughout the whole process. We didn't really know what we were doing at all but they were so patient with us, answering any questions we had, were extremely responsive no matter the time of day and guided us through everything (even setting us up with a lawyer!). They were so knowledgeable about every neighbourhood; telling us the pros and cons of each and pointed things out to us in every house that we wouldn't have noticed on our own. Bonus: they are both so funny and sweet! 10/10 would recommend!! - Alexa Nedelcu & Stuart Matheson

Vanny and Carrie have been so incredible to work with. They are kind, hilarious, knowledgeable, and helped me find an amazing home so quickly. They guided me through every step of the process and were extremely quick to respond to all my questions. They made my home buying journey so much fun and I could not have done it without them. I cannot say enough good things about them and would strongly recommend them to anyone looking for a realtor! - Alexa Hiebert

I required their services earlier this year to sell my home under different circumstances and they were absolutely awesome. Totally understanding of the circumstances, knowledgeable and being a first time seller had no problems running me through things that were outside of my realm. Made me feel very comfortable as they are very personable. Very much enjoyed working with them and highly recommend! - Kathleen Lagrange

5+ stars! Best realtors in Tbay. They took the listing, ran with it, and got the house sold within a week. Selling properties? Go Costa!! Buying houses? Go Vanny & Carrie!!! - Jennie

When I moved to Thunder Bay, I contacted many realtors in the area whom were lacklustre and did not at all provide the service I was looking for until I met Vanny. Vanny delivered exceptional and expedient service and remained consistent when she helped me sell my home years later. Even after all that time, she remembered all the details of my home, remembered who I was, and essentially made selling it as easy as buying it. She takes you through all the steps and you needn't do very much at all. In a nutshell, Vanny takes your stress away. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, her integrity is steadfast and you can trust her to deliver on making the process simple without angst. There's literally nothing to worry about: If you have a question or concern, you reach out to her, and in a few short minutes, you have a response (no joke). She works around the clock and I know she was extremely patient with me by explaining or clarifying anything I didn't understand. Vanny truly wants to help and you will see through her amazing work ethic, her close attention to detail, her kind, soft-spoken, and helpful approaches to resolving any problems you may have---that you will not want to work with any other realtor after you meet her for the first time. Rest assured that this review is being legitamately written by someone that has experienced both the buying and selling process with Vanny. I stand by my words and I guarantee you will not be disappointed. - Mark

I represented myself selling while Vanny at CoStars represented the buyers. Vanny was professional, knowledgeable, quick to respond, and a pleasure to work with. I would definitely recommend Co Stars to buy or sell in Thunder Bay. - Tom McLeod

I can’t even begin to express how wonderful Vanny and Carrie have been through this whole process! It means so much to me all the hard work and effort that was put in to help me out. Without these two angels I would not have been able to seal the deal on my new house - these two deserve a 5/5 review easily! They have gone above and beyond and I would highly recommend these two lovely ladies to anyone buying or selling!!! Thank you again from the bottom of my heart for what you guys have done!! Process was quick, smooth, and one I will not forget!!! Thank you Co Stars!!!! - Dayna

These two woman are amazing the best at what they do. Honest and caring. Truly in this business to help people and not for the sale. They helped me find the best house for me not just the first house. Would strong recommend them. Will use them again in the future if needed. Not only great realtors but amazing people and friends - Dennis

Vanny & Carrie Costa helped us Sell in March, 2022 Absolutely the best realtors in Thunder Bay! They were extremely helpful with tons of experience and knowledge combined with their outstanding personalities!! I am living out of province and they helped sell my condo in 10 days!! I am so grateful I chose their services. ☺️ - Grace Caputo

Vanny was SUPER helpful and answered all my questions in both buying my new house and selling my old one. She is extremely knowledgeable and I would recommend her to anyone who wants a smooth and easy transaction. She’s AMAZING!! - Amanda Pugh

Vanny and Carrie are awesome. I moved from the south and they went out of their way to help me at every turn, coordinating with reno people and letting the movers in before I got there. They are knowledgable, kind and get the job done for you. Highly recommend Vanny and Carrie for your next move. - Fran Mills

Seamless experience with Vanny & Carrie Costa. They are the best listing realtors in Thunder Bay. They are proficient and helpful, with approachable personalities and compliment one another well. They helped me buy my home years ago, they found exactly what I was looking for. Excellent negotiators! Thank you to The Co-Stars! - Michelle Myers

These two ladies work fantastic as a team. Very professional and definitely gave our needs priority. Would highly recommend them to everyone I know whether they are buying or selling a home. Great Job Ladies!!!! - cheryl henry

These two fine lovely ladies are amazing to work with. They both went above and beyond their call of duty to help me find just the place I was looking for. After countless country drives they found me one. They negotiated hard for me, and ended up getting the sale price dropped by approximately $40,000.. This review is a little late but still a good one.. House was purchased July 2020. Thank you gals ❤️ - Richard Tomiak

We were having a tough time finding a house that met our family’s needs and we were getting really discouraged, but Carrie’s and Vanny’s optimism and expertise pulled us through. They seemed to be always available and got us in to see listings almost immediately. They pointed out things we may have missed and steered us away from potential renovation nightmares. Their guidance through the offer process and the closing process made it so easy for us. Their recommendations for a home inspector (thanks, Callum!) and lawyer (thanks, Kady!) were also excellent—both were as easy to work with as Carrie and Vanny themselves. We are so happy with the service that they provided…and we’re very happy in our new home! Thank you, Carrie and Vanny! - Monia Lalande and Chris Walter

The Costars are truly amazing! Highly recommend Vanny and Carrie. They are with you every step of the way. Wether it’s buying or selling these ladies have you covered. Chi Miigwetch for everything! You ladies went over and above what is expected! Thanks for including my family in the process it was meaningful for us. You will enjoy their time and humour. Their presence is known within the community. Their social media presence is also well known. They are knowledgeable and experienced. Very professional they have great working relationships with other listing agents, mortgage specialists and of course real estate lawyers. They know their stuff! Not gonna lie since Covid I’m missing the high fives! Haha! - Merry Francis

Carrie & Vanny, we're awesome & superb during the whole process, attentive, caring and super friendly! We enjoy our time with them & found our first home :) thank you so much Carrie & Vanny! - Petula & Neil

The CoStars are an amazing team! They are knowledgeable, caring, professional, and each have a great sense of humour. You get all the service with a light, and the right, touch. They are there for you when you need them. They took care of all of our needs, listened, and answered all our questions. Highly recommend these two wonderful realtors- Thank you Vanny and Carrie! - Russ & Diana

Both Carrie & Vanny were present, responsive & attentive. I had a previous experience with selling & buying that was horrible - so much so, I was considering selling privately by myself. I looked up agent reviews and saw what people had to say about the Co-Stars and I thought: I am going to talk with them. I also intended to speak with one other agent, however, after my initial meeting with Carrie I knew I would work with them. They are both professionals first & foremost. They are both capable and interested in real-talk conversations. They are both hilarious as well as understanding. They do what they say & say what they do - every step of the way. They stayed totally open & communicative with me and not once did I feel like a bother. They were helpful at answering the "little things" that we can sometimes forget at the outset and then feel a little silly to have to ask later on. I would recommend them 100% - unless you are allergic to a strong work ethic, humour, professionalism and common sense...otherwise, these are your gals! - Sheryl Jager

We just bought our second home with the Co-Stars, there is NO ONE better in northwestern Ontario. Just give these gals a call and you’ll see why. Professional and responsive, they always deliver! - Connor Bullock

Very great service. Was available to answer questions when needed, excelled in professionalism and were great with the buying process. Would definitely buy through them again! Five out of five stars. - Rob Elliott

We want to thank these two ladies for selling our cottage.They were professional, friendly, easy to talk to, and helpful in the process, both of them made you feel comfortable in asking questions and have great senses of humor, Always kept us up to date on all the showings and were a real pleasure to work with. We would definitely recommend them to everyone, Thank you so much ! - Kari Granholm

I didn’t know selling a property is as fun as what I’ve experience working with Carrie & Vanny. They are very cool, relaxed and effective with dealing with me as a client. I love working with them and I will surely work with them again in the future. No wonder why they ranked #1. Well-deserved. - Marivic

We had to see and buy a bigger place. The market was crazy and they helped us understand a good price from not. They understood our needs and dreams and found a great new place for us. Fabulous pair without s doubt. They took care of it all and more! - Lindsey

Vanny and Carrie were exceptional. I didn't know what to expect going into buying a house and they made the entire process much smoother than I had imagined it would be. They were straight shooters the whole time, knowledgeable, and went to bat for us when anything went wrong. They listened to our needs and communicated clearly with us whenever we had questions or concerns about any step of the process. I would 100% recommend them to anyone, and would only deal with them in the future. - Jason

Carrie and Vanny were a pleasure to work with. They were professional and knowledgeable of the current market. The photos and presentation of my home were top notch and my home sold quickly. I would recommend them them to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Thunder Bay. - T. Mcgregor

We required a market appraisal done on our family cottage. Carrie and Vanny were the perfect duo for the job! They are thorough, knowledgeable,  and professional but have a pleasant and fun demeanor which made working with them an absolute delight. I couldn't imagine using any other realtors! - Myra Dromisky-Perron

Working with Vanny and Carrie has been great. These two ladies are very helpful and friendly. On closing day Carrie literally pulled her car over so she could help me out getting everything done!! I would highly recommend the Co-Stars! - Gayle Prowett