Majid Zohari

A real estate brokerage presence at 1550 16th Ave, unit C200 South, in Richmond Hill (ON), works with buyers, sellers, and tenants across the surrounding communities. Real estate services here cover the practical steps of a transaction — pricing a property correctly, preparing it for market, coordinating showings, and guiding paperwork through to closing — for anyone navigating the York Region housing market from a fixed office address on 16th Avenue.

A steady point of contact in a fast-moving housing market

Unlike browsing listings online alone, working with a broker means someone locally accountable is reviewing comparable sales, flagging condition issues, and explaining what a given offer strategy means in the current market.

The neighbourhoods around 16th Avenue and the broader Richmond Hill area include a mix of established detached homes, newer townhouse developments, and condominium buildings near Yonge Street and the Highway 7 corridor. That variety means the kind of advice a household needs differs block by block — a family comparing school catchment areas has different priorities than a downsizing couple looking at a condo, and a broker working daily in this specific market is positioned to speak to both. For many households, this office becomes the first call when a life change — a new job, a growing family, retirement — puts a move on the table, precisely because the office is close enough to visit in person rather than dealing with a call centre.

Seasonality shapes demand for real estate services noticeably in this region. Winter months tend to be quieter for new listings but are often when serious buyers — those facing a lease expiry or a firm relocation date — are working against a deadline and need focused attention rather than a crowded field of competing offers. Anyone planning a move tied to a school year, a lease renewal, or a corporate relocation benefits from timing outreach to these patterns rather than waiting until the exact month they hope to move.

What the day-to-day work of buying and selling actually involves

Clients working with this office are engaging a real estate brokerage for the full range of tasks that a residential or investment transaction requires: a market evaluation of a property being sold, guidance on listing price and timing, coordination of professional photography and showings, and negotiation support once offers start coming in. For buyers, the work runs in the other direction — narrowing a search by neighbourhood and budget, arranging viewings, and helping draft a competitive offer once the right property is found.

Regulars who have been through a transaction before tend to appreciate the parts of the process that are easy to overlook from the outside: knowing which conditions to include in an offer, understanding how a status certificate review works for a condominium purchase, or recognizing when a property's asking price is out of step with recent sales in the same pocket of Richmond Hill. That kind of pattern recognition comes from working the local market continuously rather than occasionally.

Newcomers to the process — first-time buyers in particular — often discover that the paperwork and deadlines involved in a purchase are more detailed than expected, and that having someone explain each step as it happens reduces the anxiety of a large financial decision. Sellers listing a home for the first time frequently find that pricing strategy and staging advice matter as much as the property itself in how quickly and how well it sells. Investors looking at rental or multi-unit properties in the area also rely on the same core services, adapted to questions around rental income potential and tenant considerations rather than personal occupancy.

Beyond residential resale, the scope of services extends to helping clients understand listing types across the market — detached homes, semi-detached houses, townhouses, and condominium units — since each comes with its own paperwork and considerations. Various payment methods are accepted for any service fees involved in a transaction, and specific arrangements are best confirmed directly.

Preparing for that first phone call

Before heading to the office at 1550 16th Avenue, it helps to have a short mental checklist ready, since a phone call is the quickest way to confirm whether a service fits a specific situation. Buyers should be ready to describe their budget range, preferred neighbourhoods within or near Richmond Hill, and any timeline pressure such as a lease ending or a school enrollment deadline. Sellers benefit from having basic property details on hand — approximate square footage, recent renovations, and why they are considering a move — since these details shape the first conversation about pricing and strategy.

It is also worth asking directly about availability for an in-person meeting versus a phone consultation, since real estate work often moves quickly once a property search or a listing goes active. Clients calling ahead of a visit can confirm current market conditions in their specific area of interest, since conditions can shift from one part of York Region to another within the same season. Calling 416-671-7367 ahead of a visit remains the most direct way to confirm scheduling and current availability before arriving at the office.

Frequently asked questions

What should someone do if they are not satisfied with how a transaction is being handled?

Raising concerns directly and promptly is the most effective first step, since real estate transactions involve firm deadlines where early communication prevents small issues from becoming larger ones. Contacting the office by phone to discuss the specific concern allows it to be addressed while there is still time to adjust course before a deadline passes.

What documents or information should a client bring to a first meeting?

Buyers are generally asked to bring identification and, where relevant, a pre-approval letter or a general sense of their financing situation, along with a list of preferred neighbourhoods and must-have features. Sellers should bring basic property information such as the year of any major renovations, current mortgage details if applicable, and any existing survey or property documents on hand.

Does a client need to book an appointment in advance?

Calling ahead is recommended rather than dropping in unannounced, since real estate work involves showings, closings, and off-site meetings that can make in-office availability unpredictable. A quick call to 416-671-7367 confirms whether same-day availability exists or whether a scheduled appointment works better.

Is there parking or transit access near the office?

The office is located at 1550 16th Avenue, unit C200 South, in Richmond Hill, within a commercial plaza setting typical of the area along that corridor. Visitors travelling by car or by local transit should plan their route based on this address, and can confirm specific access details by phone before arriving.