The partnership will make Living Realty KW’s largest market center in Canada by agent count, with 550 agents and 35 staff expected to transition to Keller Williams in March.
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Markham, Ontario-based Living Realty, a team of 550 independent agents, has partnered with Keller Williams to establish the Texas-based firm as its largest Canadian market center, the brokerage says. It was announced on Monday.
Living Realty, a subsidiary of Living Group of Companies, has generated sales of more than $1.1 billion since 2023. The brokerage firm attributes its success to a focus on agent training, superior customer service, and mentoring.
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William E. Soteloff
“We are excited to welcome Living Realty to the KW family,” William Soteloff, president of Keller Williams Worldwide, said in a statement. “Their long-standing reputation for excellence, coupled with an unwavering commitment to agent success and customer satisfaction, aligns perfectly with our strong culture and mission to empower entrepreneurs to succeed.”
Effective March 3, 2025, Living Realty will officially become KW Living Realty and operate from its headquarters at 8 Steelcase Rd W in Markham, Ontario, as well as five additional branch offices in the Greater Toronto Area.
Living Realty currently serves major markets from Downtown Toronto to Markham, Newmarket to Mississauga, and Pickering to Kitchener-Waterloo.
All 550 agents and 35 staff members will be transitioned to KW.
David Wong serves as the team leader for KW Living Realty Market Center. Previously, he served as Vice President of Living Realty. Mr. Kelvin Wong will assume the role of Operating Principal of KW Living Realty. He has been Living Realty’s Broker of Record since 2016.
After 45 years as an independent brokerage, Living Realty has partnered with KW to enhance service and support for both clients and agents. Specifically, the brokerage will take advantage of KW’s training, technology and global networking opportunities, executives said.
Ben Wong
“Keller Williams is a great fit with our business philosophy and culture,” added Ben Wong, executive vice president and chief legal officer of Living Group of Companies. “We felt it made a lot of sense to join forces to expand our presence and increase our market share.”
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