REMAX Canada, the #1 name in real estate1, today announced the largest conversion in the brand’s history with the addition of 17 offices, encompassing more than 1,200 agents, in Ontario. Formerly operating as Royal LePage Your Community Realty and Royal LePage Connect Realty, the offices will rebrand as REMAX Your Community Realty and REMAX Connect Realty under the leadership of Vivian Risi, Michelle Risi and Justin Risi. Their decision to join REMAX was driven by the brand’s unmatched global reach, notable brand recognition, and powerful marketing and networking platforms.

“The quality of brokerage that Vivian, Michelle and Justin bring to REMAX is absolutely top tier,” said Don Kottick, President of REMAX Canada. “At REMAX Canada, we take pride in knowing that REMAX agents are the most trusted2 and bring a level of professionalism and production that is unmatched. We’re excited by the value and purpose they see in us, just as we see their premier status in our industry as very beneficial for REMAX.”

The family-operated brokerages have built a reputation for hard work, persistence and a deeply rooted customer-first culture. After experiencing decades of brokerage growth, the leadership team says the decision to join REMAX Canada is driven entirely by what agents now need to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry.

“We are making the move to REMAX Canada to support our agents and provide them with global reach, tools and services needed now and in the future,” said Vivian Risi, Founder and Broker/Owner. “We see that our agents need more – an international network, innovative tools and expanded services. REMAX can provide that.”

Risi added that the transition is ultimately about expanding opportunities for agents. “Our responsibility is to position our agents to win in any market. This decision does exactly that.”

The leadership team cited the desire for global brand recognition and reach, an exceptionally strong commercial and luxury presence, powerful international networking and cross‑border opportunities, and extensive tools, education and a multitude of unique resources as key drivers for joining REMAX Canada.

They also noted that while their agents primarily serve clients in Canada, they increasingly see opportunities tied to international buyers and investors. “Our agents are working with clients who have global interests and properties, and we want to give them every advantage to compete,” said Vivian Risi. “The global REMAX brand offers the connectivity and resources to make those opportunities real – whether it’s cross-border transactions or tapping into markets like the U.S., Europe or the Middle East.”

Since its founding in 1994, the Risi family’s operation has grown from one office and 18 agents to 17 offices and over 1,200 agents. The leadership team brings an impressive record of community impact and industry recognition.

The leadership trio emphasized that joining REMAX Canada is not a departure from who they are, but an expansion of what they can offer their agents.

“Our values remain the same,” said Vivian Risi. “Hard work. Persistence. Putting clients and agents first. We’re simply aligning with a brand that amplifies what we’ve built – and prepares our real estate agents for what’s ahead.”

REMAX Your Community Realty and REMAX Connect Realty will continue to serve homebuyers and sellers throughout the Greater Toronto Area market, specializing in residential, luxury and commercial services.

1Source: MMR Strategy Group study of unaided awareness.

2Voted most trusted Real Estate Agency brand by Canadian shoppers based on the BrandSpark® Canadian Trust Study, years 2021-2025, 2019 and 2017.