Sarah Josipovic – Building Homes, Trust, and a Modern Real Estate Career

Sarah Josipovic did not stumble into real estate. She grew up inside it. Homes, plans, and neighborhoods were part of everyday life long before she ever wrote an offer or walked a client through a build.

Today, she is a licensed Sales Representative with Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, working closely with a respected Hamilton builder while also operating as part of a family real estate team. Her career reflects patience, preparation, and a steady approach to leadership in a changing industry.

This is the story of how she built her path, step by step.

Early roots in real estate and homebuilding

Sarah grew up in Stoney Creek, Ontario. Both of her parents are from Hamilton, and real estate was always close to home. Her mother built a long career as a real estate agent. Her grandfather was a custom home builder.

That exposure shaped how she sees property today.

“I was around floor plans and job sites from a young age,” Sarah says. “I learned early that homes are not just structures. They’re personal.”

Her childhood was active and focused. She excelled in tennis and skiing, sports that demanded discipline and repetition.

“Sports taught me how to stay calm under pressure,” she says. “That carries over into real estate more than people think.”

That mindset would later become a quiet advantage.

Education in urban planning and sustainability

Sarah attended Cardinal Newman Catholic Secondary School in Stoney Creek before moving on to Ryerson University, now Toronto Metropolitan University.

She studied Environment and Urban Sustainability with a minor in Geography. She graduated with honours in April 2016. In her first year, she received the award for Best Overall First Year Student in her program.

“I was always interested in how cities grow and how people live in them,” she says. “Real estate sits right at that intersection.”

Her education gave her a framework for thinking beyond single transactions. She learned how zoning, land use, and long-term planning affect communities.

That broader view still shapes how she works with buyers today.

From service jobs to professional real estate

Before entering real estate, Sarah spent over a decade working in hospitality and retail. From 2009 to 2020, she held roles as a waitress, bartender, hostess, and retail associate.

Those years taught her how to deal with people on their best and worst days.

“You learn quickly how to listen,” she says. “You also learn how to stay professional when emotions run high.”

In 2019, she enrolled in real estate licensing courses. She became officially licensed in October 2020 with Sotheby’s International Realty Canada.

The timing was not easy. The market was shifting. Expectations were changing.

“That first year forced me to learn fast,” she says. “There was no room for shortcuts.”

Working with builders and new construction

A major focus of Sarah’s career today is new construction. She works closely with RealPro Homes, a Hamilton-based builder, on residential projects.

New builds demand a different skill set. Timelines are longer. Decisions are layered. Clients often need guidance months before move-in.

“New construction is about managing expectations,” she says. “People need clarity at every stage.”

Her background gives her an edge. She understands floor plans, materials, and design trade-offs. She also understands the emotional side of building from scratch.

“You’re asking people to wait,” she says. “Trust becomes everything.”

A family-based real estate team

Since 2020, Sarah has worked alongside her mother as part of a real estate team. The partnership blends experience with a modern approach.

“We’re different, and that’s the strength,” Sarah says. “She brings decades of perspective. I bring a new lens.”

Working with family also sets a higher bar.

“There’s accountability,” she adds. “You don’t cut corners when your name and your family name are both on the line.”

Leadership style and personal balance

Outside of work, Sarah prioritizes health and structure. She weight trains, practices Pilates, and yoga. She spends time fishing, hiking, camping, and skiing.

Her favorite place is up north, on the lake, surrounded by trees.

“That’s where I reset,” she says. “Nature keeps me grounded.”

She is also rarely without her eight-year-old German Shepherd, a registered service animal who has been with her since puppyhood.

“She goes everywhere with me,” Sarah says. “She reminds me to slow down.”

A steady presence in a fast industry

Sarah Josipovic does not frame success in loud terms. Her career reflects consistency, preparation, and trust built over time.

“I don’t see real estate as a quick-win business,” she says. “It’s a long game.”

As markets shift and client expectations evolve, that mindset positions her as a steady leader in her field. She brings together family knowledge, academic grounding, and real-world experience.

And she continues to build, one relationship at a time.