LOS ANGELES, March 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage, The Agency has announced the launch of its new franchise office in Ottawa, Ontario in Canada. The new locale is the firm's 30th franchise among its growing network of offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe. The Ottawa office will be led by well-respected real estate professional and managing partner Max Damour, alongside managing directors Irina Popova and Greg Campbell. The Agency currently has several franchise offices throughout Canada, including Toronto, Montreal, Victoria, Oakville, Calgary, Kitchener, Cowichan, and Vancouver.
"We're delighted to continue The Agency's expansion throughout Canada and partner with leading industry professionals, Max Damour, Irina Popova, and Greg Campbell on our new franchise office in Ottawa," said Mauricio Umansky, CEO and Founder of The Agency. "Max, Irina, and Greg are all accomplished brokers with a shared vision of collaboration and providing the best-in-class service to clients. We know they will be incredible stewards for The Agency brand."
The Agency has rapidly expanded its presence across the globe throughout the past year with the debut of multiple new franchise locations, including New Canaan, Connecticut, North Shore-New York, Calgary, Canada, Vancouver, Canada, Boston, Massachusetts, Maui, Hawaii, Las Vegas, Nevada, Denver, Colorado, and Naples, Florida in addition to new corporate office locations in Studio City and Pacific Palisades, California. In 2022 alone, The Agency has already showcased impressive franchise growth in Canada, opening offices in Downtown Toronto, Montreal, and now Ottawa.
"Our new franchise in Ottawa is a true testament to the supreme interest and demand we're experiencing throughout Canada for a brand like The Agency," said Jim Ramsay, Executive Vice President of Franchise Sales at The Agency. "We're excited to partner with Max Damour, Irina Popova, and Greg Campbell on this new endeavor as we continue to showcase the power of The Agency brand across the region."
Managing Partner Max Damour brings over 13 years of real estate experience and a specialty in pre-construction sales and leasing to The Agency Ottawa. Originally from the Eastern Townships, Max moved to Ottawa in 2007 to attend the University of Ottawa's Telfer School of Management. There, he studied business, quickly transitioning into his real estate career after graduating. Max has grown several real estate companies throughout his career, including Blue Panda Realty, into industry leaders in service, design and technology. He values a business culture rooted in progressive values and remains passionate about imagining new ways of moving real estate forward.
"I am honored to join The Agency family and be a part of such an influential, luxury brand," said Damour. "The firm's unparalleled marketing power, technology offerings, and global brand recognition are unlike any other brokerage in Canada. I look forward to continuing to service buyers and sellers in Ottawa with our new, elevated experience."
Irina Popova joins The Agency Ottawa as Managing Director, bringing a passion for the area and eight years of nuanced local real estate knowledge to the brokerage. She provides specialized insight into the central Ottawa market with a focus on luxury homes and condominium properties. Irina grew up in Siberia, Russia and moved to Canada when she was 14 years old. Prior to real estate, she received a diploma in the field of robotics and while it was a fascinating topic to study, she discovered the real estate world shortly after graduating and is now recognized as a leading agent in the Ottawa market.
"As the housing market in Ottawa continues to boom, we are so looking forward to partnering with The Agency to build our business in our thriving capital of Canada," said Popova. "We are thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with such an esteemed brokerage with a growing international presence."
Greg Campbell, Realtor and Managing Director of The Agency Ottawa, brings specialized knowledge of the Orleans market and over 15 years of real estate experience to his clients. Originally from Ottawa, Greg lived in Vancouver for 11 years where he worked in the entertainment industry in many capacities, including promotion, performance, production and operating a small recording studio. Once he moved back to Ottawa, he started in real estate with his mother, a seasoned realtor with vast experience and has become one of the region's most respected professionals.
"The reputation The Agency upholds is perfectly aligned with our caliber of work here in Ottawa," said Campbell. "We are excited to continue to bring our beautiful city into the forefront of the international real estate industry with the help of The Agency."
The Agency Ottawa will be located at 85 Hinton Avenue, N. Ottawa, Canada K1Y 0Z7.
About The Agency
The Agency is a full-service, luxury real estate brokerage and lifestyle company representing clients in a spectrum of classes, including residential, new development, resort real estate, residential leasing, and luxury vacation rentals. Since its inception in 2011, The Agency has modernized and advanced the real estate industry by fostering a culture of partnership in which all clients and listings are represented in a collaborative environment. Shunning the traditional brokerage model, agents share knowledge, spheres of influence, contacts, and expertise, ensuring clients better representation and a true competitive edge. The Agency has closed more than $41 billion in real estate transactions since its inception and has over 900 agents in more than 50 offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe.
Media Contact
Laura Corrigan, The Agency, +1 (424) 354-1078, [email protected]
SOURCE The Agency
Share this article