What drew me to [them] was clear: an iconic brand with a genuine commitment to the independent advisors across Canada who have chosen to build their businesses here and to the clients they serve. That kind of alignment is rare. Having spent my career building companies at the intersection of real estate and fintech, I've seen what's possible when talented entrepreneurs are supported by the right platform, tools and leadership.
The Walters | Plaxen with career sales in excess of $1 billion, is the latest big get for Sotheby's, which earlier this year recruited Ernie Carswell from Douglas Elliman. Carswell brought his 15-person team, Ernie Carswell & Associates, to Sotheby's in May with the agent referring to the brokerage in an interview with The Real Deal at the time as being at the top of its ilk, adding my team and myself now want that type of solid track of consistency and longevity.
In a time when the industry is evolving, our growth underscores the stability and expertise that define Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, said Larry Rideout, chairman and founder of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty. By welcoming the Advisors Living team, we expand our reach and recommit to the communities we already serve. This acquisition reflects our belief that local roots, combined with global resources, allow our agents to deliver the best service.