Aventure adds 9 independents to network

Rob Desjardins

The Aventure Realty Network of independent real estate brokerages has welcomed several new members in recent weeks, including:

- Aztec Real Estate Inc. of Strathmore, Alta., led by broker/owner Rob Desjardins, with a team of 15 sales reps and brokers that are active in all facets of real estate, providing residential, commercial and rural service to Strathmore and surrounding areas.

Jack Broadfoot

- Jack Broadfoot, broker/owner of DynaTeam Realty of Edmonton, with his team of 22 sales reps.

Stan Mills

- Stan Mills, two-time president and a current director of the Lethbridge Real Estate Board and broker/owner of Sun City Realty with his staff of 20 sales reps.

Larry Matthews

- Larry Matthews, broker/owner of Hants Realty, who operates from three locations in Elmsdale, Shubenacadie and Stewiake, N.S., serving Halifax and Hants Counties. Matthews has more than 30 years in business.

Graham Mayne

- Discover Real Estate, one of the largest independent brokerages in Alberta with over 300 sales reps and brokers. The company, operated by broker/owner Graham Mayne, grew from its origins in 1995 to the prominent position it enjoys today, says Aventure.

Neil Kelly

- Atlas Realty in Medicine Hat, Alta., a full-service brokerage run by Neil Kelly.

Russ Robideau

- Professional Realty Group of Edmonton, with broker/owner Russ Robideau, who has built one of the area’s largest independent brokerages with additional locations in Leduc and Morinville.

Danelle Bolinski

- Another large Alberta independent, All Banners Realty of Sherwood Park, led by broker/owner Danelle Bolinski with a staff of more than 120 sales reps.

Mike Holmes

- Pemberton Holmes, under the leadership of Mike Holmes, is one of Canada’s oldest and most respected brokerages, says Aventure. The organization has been in business since 1887. Operating with more than 280 sales reps from its head office in Victoria, it expands its reach with branches in Duncan, Sooke and on Pender and Saltspring islands.

“With the addition of these new members across Canada, the Aventure Realty Network adds a whole new dimension to the Canadian real estate industry,” says company president Bernie Vogt. “The bringing together of a group of strong and successful independently branded companies, who share a common vision of business practice and the ability to expand their reach, will widen the choices available in real estate.  

Aventure also announced that Steve Groner is working with it in the area of business development across Canada. “Steve’s great experience in dealing with the brokerage community has already made a significant impact on the organization and will add even more in the future,” says Vogt