Welcome to Meet the Agent, an ongoing series profiling real estate agents from across Canada. With more than 150,000 agents, brokers, and salespeople working in 75 different boards and associations across the country, we thought it was about time they had a place to properly introduce themselves.
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THE DETAILS
Name: Ari Zagury
Areas of Focus: Toronto - downtown core, Entertainment District, The Well, Trinity-Bellwoods, Yorkville, and the waterfront.
Personal Channels: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Website
Years of Experience: 5
THE INSIGHTS
Where did you grow up?
Montreal.
Where do you live now? And what neighbourhood (in Canada, or worldwide) would you love to live in (that isn’t your own)?
The Well. I’m fortunate to live exactly where I want to be in the best city in the world. My top three areas in Toronto would be the Entertainment District, the waterfront, and Yorkville.
How did you end up becoming a real estate agent?
After over a decade in advertising sales and marketing, I wanted to transfer my skillset to an industry where I can make a bigger impact. Making a living by helping people has been extremely rewarding.
In a few sentences, describe what a typical “day in the life” looks like for you. Does this align with what you expected before you became an agent?
I’m on call and on the move 24/7 and I wouldn’t want it any other way. Every moment that I am not with a client, I am working on improving my services. Beyond real estate, I’m an avid Toronto Raptors fan, concert enthusiast, and fitness devotee who enjoys playing soccer, workout classes, and running along the waterfront.
What’s the single best advice you have for sellers?
Work with an agent that has a strategy and is always available to you. Make sure they have a marketing plan and will present your property in its best light. Don’t settle for anything less than exceptional quality and service. If everyone is buying, it is likely a good time to sell.
What’s the single best advice you have for buyers?
If you love it and the numbers make sense, buy it. Long-term focus > Short-term gains. If everyone is selling, it is likely a good time to buy.
What made you choose to work for your current brokerage?
After a fantastic run with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices I wanted to work with the best. A Sotheby’s International Realty agent is more than a salesperson — they are a trusted advisor who brings market expertise, integrity, and care to every client relationship. They consistently deliver exceptional experiences while upholding the legacy and prestige of the Sotheby’s brand. I am loyal to a fault and wanted to align with a Brokerage I could be proud to represent.
Who do you believe is making the biggest waves in the industry today? Is there anyone you recommend people should be paying attention to right now?
Tridel. They're in house sales, marketing, design, and construction teams are unmatched, backed by over 90 years of experience perfecting their craft. They are known for their best in class customer experience and remain committed to delivering high quality homes.
What is one professional goal you have for the next year? What’s one that you have for the next 10 years?
In 2025, I became a real estate broker. Within the next year, I will achieve the Senior VP Sales designation at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada. Over the next decade, I will lead a team and office south of Bloor Street.
Tell us about your favourite (or most memorable) sale, and why it stands out to you.
My first luxury listing in Yorkville. I remember sitting in the lobby waiting to be interviewed by the seller with some of the top agents in the city at the time going before and after me. I posted an Instagram story of the lobby with the caption “coming soon” before being called in for my turn to present. I walked in with a plan and a workback schedule showing the exact dates we would be preparing to list, listed and sold. The property was previously on the market for one year with another agent and I successfully sold it in one week.
What are the three words you hope your clients use to describe you?
Fast. Reliable. Effective.
