ROMEY HALABI | FOUNDER & BROKER
I love my job. I love a good negotiation. I love the thrill of the house hunt. Yes, I’m a real estate geek and can admit it without hesitation. I’m also numbers-obsessed. Sure, I also love to travel, fast cars, am a master-griller and a tequila connoisseur, but above all else, nothing makes me happier than helping people write their Real Estate story.
While working as the Corporate Controller (fancy-speak for head of finance) at a major advertising agency, I realized where my passion was, and it wasn’t there. I thought I could take everything I know about numbers and analysis, and help people navigate through this crazy world of Toronto Real Estate. So 15 years ago, I was licensed in less than four months, jumped in head-first and have never looked back.
I’m proud to say I am one of the top real estate brokers in the city and have personally represented over $300 Million in Real Estate transactions in the Toronto market.
But that’s not even the best part – I’ve become best friends with some of my clients – they even attended my wedding. I’ve helped families deal with estate sales during tough times. I’ve helped hesitant buyers learn about the market and overcome their fears of pre-construction investing. I’ve door-knocked in Rosedale to find the forever home for clients and just attended their housewarming party after a stunning renovation. Most days, this doesn’t even feel like a job because I absolutely love what I do.
MICHELLE RENAUD | PARTNER & MARKETING STRATEGIST
Real Estate and Communications – a match made in heaven? Most will say no, but I say YES. Real Estate is an industry rooted in tough negotiations, numbers, and analysis, but I bring a different kind of flair to the job.
Communications, marketing, and public relations have been a part of my work-life for nearly two decades. First, as a leader in the global publishing business with one of the world’s most well-known book brands.
Awarded for developing some of the most innovative and widely talked about brand partnerships, my roster of communications and marketing collaborations include Harlequin, NASCAR, Kim Kardashian, ABC’s The Bachelor, Sandals Resorts, and Caesar’s Entertainment Inc.
Many of these have been featured in global media outlets including the front page of the New York Times, The Today Show, USA Today, ABC World News Now, The Tonight Show, The Toronto Star, and The Globe & Mail.
So when the fork in the road came I chose real estate. Why? It’s an industry that craves a new foundation rooted in relationships. That’s where I come in.
Partnering in Toronto Realty Boutique has allowed me to change the narrative of Real Estate. Our clients can expect a level of service unlike any other. Treat them as our family – we really do that. Go above and beyond at every chance – we do that too.
Make real estate easy – that’s the goal. I’m not a licensed agent nor do I want to be. I bring a different side to the business that’s focused on making our clients trust us with one of the biggest moments in their life. I promise we won’t disappoint.
DEREN HASIP | FOUNDER, MORTGAGE SCOUT
With over 25 years of retail banking and mortgage origination experience with some of Canada’s top banks, Deren is a former Bank Executive who started his career on the ground floor. Having ascended through the ranks as a decorated advisor and manager, he forged his success on the support and loyalty of clients, partners and staff.
Recognizing the growing complexity of his clients’ needs paired with tightening bank lending guidelines, in 2015 Deren made the transition to the independent mortgage brokerage space and founded Mortgage Scout. A boutique brokerage nestled in the heart of the High Park community, his team is a uniquely qualified team of decorated professionals that built their business based on the fundamental of putting their customers first.