A Toronto real estate family has moved its 17-office brokerage group to the global REMAX brand. Representing more than 1,200 sales associates across the Greater Toronto Area, the transition marks the largest conversion in the company’s history.

Vivian Risi, Michelle Risi, and Justin Risi announced their exit from Royal LePage on January 15, with Your Community Realty now operating as REMAX Your Community Realty and Connect Realty becoming REMAX Connect Realty.

“We didn’t make this move for ourselves. We did it for our real estate agents – because they deserve the industry’s best services, global reach, support and competitive advantages,” Vivian Risi said in a statement on January 15. “The REMAX tools, leading national market share and brand marketing will help them connect with more potential clients – and win that business. This move will be a huge benefit for them – and that realization really drove our decision.”

Justin Risi, Vivian Risi, and Michelle Risi

Vivian entered real estate at age 18, working first as an agent and then as an office manager before buying an 18-agent office in 1994.

She grew the brokerage to nearly 60 agents in under a year and converted it from Coldwell Banker to Royal LePage. Michelle and Justin grew up in the business. Since 2017, they have led Connect Realty, expanding it into a five-office brokerage.

The family see the move as an opportunity to expand their reach, strengthen their brand, and create new pathways for referrals, luxury, and commercial growth.

“This is about helping our agents stay ahead in today’s competitive environment – and to be positioned to keep winning well into the future,” said Michelle. “REMAX presents a whole different level of advantages for real estate professionals, with everything designed to help them increase their productivity and build their business.”