GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®
Medallion Club


Claudio Tonella · 2025 & 2024
THE NORTH SHORE & GREATER VANCOUVER
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MEET THE TONELLA GROUP
A home is more than an address. It’s where your life happens.
We’re Claudio and Christina Tonella. We live in Deep Cove with our children and are proud to call the North Shore home. Our connection to this community is personal, and we care about helping you find your place here.
From a first conversation to your next set of keys, our approach starts with listening.
Together, we provide personalized service tailored to your needs, priorities and goals—every step of the way.
Get to know usExperience.
Your next chapter.
CLAUDIO’S RECOGNITION
A record of service and achievement throughout Claudio’s career.
GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®


Claudio Tonella · 2025 & 2024

Sutton Group–West Coast Realty
2024 · 2022 · 2020 · 2019 · 2017

Sutton Group–West Coast Realty
2023 · 2018 · 2016 · 2015 · 2012 · 2011 · 2009

Sutton Group–West Coast Realty
2021

Sutton Group–West Coast Realty
2014 · 2010 · 2008 · 2007

Sutton Group–West Coast Realty
2013 · 2006 · 2005
Sutton Group–West Coast Realty
May 2025
Sutton Group–West Coast Realty
July 2023
3rd best realtor · North Shore Outlook · 2010
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ROOM TO BREATHE.THIS IS HOME
Mountain mornings. Waterfront evenings. A neighbourhood you’ll love coming home to.
A waterfront village, forest trails and a strong sense of community. Deep Cove is where we live, and a place we love sharing.
Ask us about Deep CoveYOUR HOME. YOUR NEXT CHAPTER.
Selling starts with understanding your goals. We’ll help you see where your home fits in the market and what it takes to make a strong first impression.
Request a home evaluationYour timing, priorities and next move shape the plan.
Thoughtful presentation and pricing grounded in comparable homes.
Professional presentation, clear communication and focused follow-up.
Steady guidance through offers, negotiations and completion.
THE RELATIONSHIPS BEHIND THE REAL ESTATE
We found Claudio very approachable and very easy to deal with. The most important thing in a sales person is the ability to listen. Claudio really seemed to listen to our needs and try to match up what was available in the market to our needs. I found that Claudio wasn’t pushy or high pressure which is important. No one likes to be pressured into a decision as serious as buying a house. Most importantly, he was very flexible about timing and working around our schedule.
As co-executor of a family member’s estate, I managed multiple beneficiaries in different locations and oversaw the sale of a property in North Vancouver’s prestigious Pemberton Heights neighbourhood. Given my real estate experience, I interviewed four agents and ultimately recommended Claudio Tonella of Sutton Group.
While other agents suggested a tear-down and land-only sale, Claudio proposed modest cosmetic improvements to position the home as an entry-level property in the neighbourhood. Despite a declining single-family home market in 2024–2025, his strategy resulted in a sale well above what a tear-down would have achieved.
Claudio’s professionalism, steady temperament, honest market insight, and patient guidance were instrumental in navigating a complex and emotionally challenging sale with multiple beneficiaries. I highly recommend Claudio and would gladly work with him again.
Claudio was fantastic to deal with while selling our home and helping us find our new home. He was very responsive and provided us with all the information we needed to make informed decisions. I would recommend his services to anyone buying or selling.
We used Claudio to sell and buy a property recently and are very happy with his services. Marketing a 60+ year old home with little to no improvements in a down market amidst rising interest rates is a tough sell but through Claudio's expert guidance using staging, professional photography and aerial video the property sold quickly.
We highly recommend Claudio if you're looking for a realtor. He's proactive without being pushy, knowledgeable and most of all a warm and caring person who always has his clients best interest at heart.
Claudio assisted us in the purchase of a condo in a co-op. His experience in dealing with such matters helped us negotiate the purchase and complete all of the paperwork to finalize the sale. Although we had a few misgivings, Claudio helped us understand the value of the property and satisfied our every concern. Also, he referred us to a lawyer who was equally helpful and very knowledgeable.
Claudio has assisted us both as buyers and sellers. Remarkably, each transaction occurred during challenging periods, from navigating Vancouver’s real estate market at a crazy peak in 2016, to most recently during the unprecedented 2020 world of COVID 19. Our reliance upon Claudio, and decision to work with him, is an indication of his level of service, knowledge and commitment.
Claudio has always gone above and beyond representing us and providing expert advice during our real estate transactions. Each process had unique challenges with many moving parts that were stressful to negotiate through. Claudio has a superior work ethic, is extremely professional and a pleasure to team up with selling or buying your home. Claudio is always thoughtful, communicative and available. Texts, emails, or phone calls receive a quick response 24/7 and on any day.
Claudio had infinite patience for our endless stream of questions and concerns and worked tirelessly attending to every detail.
Claudio is a trustworthy, top-notch real estate professional to have on your side. We highly recommend his services and would definitely work with Claudio again.
Claudio services helped us sell our place in Deep Cove in early January. We're lucky to have Claudio as our realtor. We were so impressed with his quality of services. He was our realtor for selling and buying. He's a very efficient, friendly, and caring realtor. He¹s always willing to help in giving timely advice when we felt lost in the jungle of un-affordability. We ended up buying our first house after and Claudio made it an enjoyable experience with his efficient help and know how.
Currently when we encounter some hiccups with the place of previous owner, Claudio goes the extra mile to get us sound advice and key information to put the situation to rest. He cares so much that we nearly think of him as a member of the family. He is a wonderful, nice and professional agent. I'd highly recommend Claudio as your realtor.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Whether you’re ready to move or just exploring, we’d love to hear what you have in mind.
YOUR LOCAL TEAM
Babych Group Realty Vancouver
The Tonella Group
Serving Vancouver, North Vancouver & West Vancouver
Claudio
claudiotonella@gmail.com
Christina
christinatonella@gmail.com

With over two decades of real estate experience and a background in urban land economics through UBC Sauder School of Business and BCIT, Claudio Tonella offers knowledgeable, personalized service. He combines local market knowledge, strategic marketing and skilled negotiation to serve buyers and sellers across the North Shore and Greater Vancouver. Claudio earned MLS® Medallion Club membership for 2024 & 2025, a recognition given to the top 10% of REALTORS® in Greater Vancouver.
Known for his honesty and responsiveness, Claudio and his wife, Christina, provide caring support and clear advice at every stage of your move. A North Shore resident for almost 25 years, Claudio lives in Deep Cove with his family and enjoys boating, skiing, hiking and paddleboarding.

Christina Tonella combines over 20 years of healthcare leadership experience with a thoughtful, personal approach to real estate. With a Master’s degree in Adult Education, she helps clients understand their options and make confident decisions. Her strong organizational skills, empathy and attention to detail reflect her commitment to exceptional customer service.
Working alongside Claudio, Christina provides clear communication and attentive support, ensuring clients feel heard and informed throughout their move. A North Shore resident for almost 25 years, she enjoys kayaking, paddleboarding, skiing, hiking and boating.

OUR BROKERAGE
Based in North Vancouver, Babych Group Realty Vancouver brings local market knowledge and a focus on personalized service to buying, selling and investing. As our brokerage, Babych Group shares our commitment to helping clients make informed, confident real estate decisions.
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