The Real Deal: Industry highlights for September 2026

The useful part

Jenna Wlodarek, Kim Harmatiuk, Lana Young, Cherie Hennessey and Zdenka Brnjas, Steve Morris, Warren Suissa and Robin Tiller. Each month, REM shares brokerage expansions and conversions, leadership appointments and other key industry moves. Email your news to [email protected] by the 26th of each month, and don't forget to include a photo!

How it works

• Leadership appointments and hiring announcements Royal LePage's Alicia Omand has a new role Alicia Omand, a familiar face in the Royal LePage network, has started a new role this month.
• His practice works with owners, investors, developers and occupiers on acquisitions, dispositions and leasing.
• Karadza launched his first real estate brokerage in 2008 after working in corporate sales management.
• and Ontario, says it plans to develop tools alongside its agents and staff, with an initial focus on reducing repetitive work and supporting transactions, compliance and administrative tasks.
• The international series began in 2022 with a ride through the Himalayas, followed by Colombia in 2024.

What to take from it

The brokerage says it will initially build the technology for its own operations, with the potential to eventually support other independent brokerages. Fraser Valley Realtors foundation launches 50/50 draw for at-risk youth The Fraser Valley Realtors Charitable Foundation is raising money for at-risk youth through its Opening Doors for Youth 50/50 Draw, which runs until Sept. Expansions and conversions Commercial broker Warren Suissa joins Keller Williams Prestige Quebec commercial real estate broker Warren Suissa has joined Keller Williams Prestige, a KW-affiliated brokerage in Montreal, with plans to expand his commercial real estate team across the province.

Example or evidence

• He said the move will allow him to grow Suissa Realty Group as a distinct brand, build a team and provide mentorship.
• Omand's history with Royal LePage dates back to 2018, starting out as director of marketing.
• Suissa founded Suissa Realty Group, which specializes in commercial real estate, with a focus on industrial, office and investment properties in Greater Montreal and other Quebec markets.

Details worth keeping

Industry highlights for September 2026 News The Real Deal: Ron McIntosh, Alicia Omand, Cliff Rego, Tom Karadza. Suissa holds the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) designation and serves as vice-president of the organization's Canada East Chapter.

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