A Letter of Introduction

     Welcome to the thriving cities of Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge! These cities offer modern technology with University of Waterloo graduates feeding Canada’s Technology Triangle, but yet maintain their links with the past, where Mennonites can be seen on horse and buggy throughout the countryside.

      My name is Rob Strickler. I am a Broker with Royal Lepage Wolle Realty. I have been a realtor for over 20 years. I have been involved in organized real estate at a local and provincial level for ten years. I am a past member of the Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce and have served on the Regional Municipal Relations Committee. I have worked as a Black Walnut Ambassador for the Kitchener-Waterloo Area Visitor Convention Bureau.

      I specialize in residential sales. I have a network of top agents in the commercial and rural sectors that I recommend upon request.

      Formerly Berlin, Kitchener has a strong German heritage that is emphasized by its annual Oktoberbest celebration. The “Oom pa pa” bands come alive to make this the second largest Oktoberfest celebration in the work (next to Munich), bringing in tourists from all over the world. Kitchener-Waterloo, at the same time, has become a melting pot with a diversity of nationalities attending our two local universities, with graduates tending to stay in the area.

      Understanding the value of education in a community, Cambridge and Kitchener have made a commitment to three new university campuses in the downtown cores, starting in 2004. A further commitment to education was made with the opening of the Perimeter Institute.

      We are less than an hour away from Toronto, our provincial capital. While we are proud of our local theatre, arts and sports (please see links), our proximity to Toronto allows us to experience its benefits such as major league sports, dining and theatre without the daily negatives of parking, traffic problems and higher priced real estate.

      The area enjoys a large diversified manufacturing sector: strong links between the private sector and the area’s post secondary institutions, entrepreneurial drive, fast population growth, youthful demographics and relatively high family incomes. The area’s stellar economic performance comes through loud and clear in its low unemployment, high level of migration into the area and hot housing market. Local success stories such as Open Text Corporation, Descartes Systems Group, Research in Motion and FRED Systems are prime examples of the growth in the technology field in our area. The automotive sector is well represented by Budd Automotive with approximately 1500 employees, and Cambridge’s Toyota Corporation with approximately 4000 employees.

      As a life-long resident of Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge, I am somewhat biased when I tell you what a great, beautiful, thriving region I get to enjoy each day. But you should listen to the many purchasers that I have moved into our area throughout my real estate career, who resoundingly sing the praises of our tri-cities! I look forward to adding you to my list of satisfied customers.

Real Estate, Education and Accomplishments