In choosing to work with Steve Simon, you will receive executive-level experienced representation for your real estate transaction.
Steve has a proven track record of successfully closing deals and providing exceptional customer service to clients. Skilled in market analysis, negotiations and contract preparation. Steve has a strong knowledge of local real estate laws and regulations and is committed to providing a seamless, stress-free experience for his clients from start to finish.
Born and raised in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, Steve attended Wilfrid Laurier University where he achieved a Bachelor of Business Administration. Following this, he spent 15 years in packaged goods marketing and sales with companies such as Campbell Soup and Frito Lay. In 1997, he joined BMG Music as Vice President of Sales eventually adding Distribution and Operations to his portfolio. In 2005 BMG merged with Sony Music and Steve was given the added responsibility for the Commercial Division, a $90M entity encompassing e-commerce, licensing income, DVD sales, compilations and all catalog sales. As Vice President Sales and Commercial Group, he managed a sales team responsible for over $200 million in sales.
The music industry was at the forefront of online marketing and Steve managed the group responsible for both artist marketing on the web and sales through major outlets including online sales by companies such as iTunes. He has a clear understanding of how to market direct to consumer groups on the web where most are likely seeing your home for the first time. Since he was a teenager, Steve has remained a loyal visitor of the Blue Mountains. In 2005, he and his family joined the Georgian Peaks Ski Club and one year later purchase a home in Thornbury. Steve is married to his business partner Marla. They have two children and a dog named Harley. Steve leads an active life and can often be found playing squash, snowboarding, fishing, cycling, hiking or water skiing.
He is also passionate about the arts and has served as President of the Marsh Street Centre in Clarksburg and President of the Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce and has served on the town’s Economic Development Advisory Council. By choosing to work with Steve you are gaining access to years of real estate experience having consistently placed in the top 1% of Royal Le Page Realtors Nationally since 2015.
Are you a cat or a dog person?
Dog Person
What did you do before real estate?
I worked as a SVP at Sony/BMG Music.
What do you value most in life?
Family, Friends & good health