REMAX Canada Welcomes Industry Powerhouse Don Kottick as President

A titan of the industry.

That’s how Don Kottick, a real estate industry veteran of more than 30 years and the former President and CEO of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, describes REMAX in Canada. Kottick, who is stepping into the role of President of REMAX Canada, has seen the industry evolve from myriad vantage points throughout his storied career – and says he’s now ready for the endeavor of a lifetime.

In his new role, Kottick will oversee operations for the REMAX brand’s Canadian company-owned region, providing strategic direction that supports affiliates across the country. His realm includes provinces and territories from British Columbia through Ontario, as well as the Atlantic provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. RE/MAX Quebec, also a market share stronghold for the network, remains an independently owned region that Kottick will provide strategy and guidance for.

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Don Kottick, President of REMAX Canada

With the launch of many exciting new initiatives that build on the global REMAX brand’s time-backed credibility for excellence, Kottick is proud to be part of the most productive real estate network in the world, the #1 name in real estate in Canada* and the brand with the #1 most trusted real estate agents in Canada year after year**.

“REMAX is a titan of the industry everywhere, but especially in Canada – and the dynamic brokers and agents who comprise the brand’s network are leading the Canadian real estate scene,” Kottick says. “There’s really strong opportunity for REMAX Canada to further capitalize on their market dominance and presence, and I’m honoured to be leading the charge.”

Pointing to the creativity and innovation spearheaded by RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. CEO Erik Carlson and other key company leaders, Kottick says, “The REMAX brand is really evolving right now. It’s all about moving the needle and changing the status quo.”

Creativity and innovation have been priorities throughout Kottick’s robust career, which has spanned various executive roles supporting corporate and franchise development, brokerage management, mergers and acquisitions, technology implementation and more. In addition to previously serving as President and CEO of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, Kottick held prior senior executive roles with Royal LePage, Right At Home Realty and Peerage Realty Partners. Passionate about shaping the real estate industry, Kottick has also served the Canada Real Estate Association (CREA) and the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) as a Director-at-Large for each. He is also a Fellow of the Real Estate Institute (FRI) from the Real Estate Institute of Canada (REIC).

After years of observing REMAX affiliates, Kottick is confident the REMAX brand’s trusted, productive professionals are in a position to win on an even grander scale.

“It’s beyond impressive that REMAX has No. 1 market share in nearly every market across Canada, as well as many of the country’s highest-producing agents. The professionalism of the REMAX brand speaks for itself,” he says.

REMAX expanded into Canada with a single franchise in 1980. Today, the REMAX Canada region boasts more than 25,000 agents in over 970 independently owned and operated offices. In an era of continual advancement across the real estate sector, Kottick will pave the way for what lies ahead, according to Carlson.

“We’re ecstatic to have Don Kottick oversee REMAX Canada. With remarkable industry experience, a passion for serving others and a clear vision for achievement, he will play an invaluable role in shaping the future of REMAX Canada – and the future of our ever-changing industry,” Carlson says.

Kottick is zeroed-in on helping serious real estate professionals unlock their potential with the support of the REMAX brand. And his commitment to the REMAX Canada community starts day one.

“When you’re working with real estate agents, you’re working with true entrepreneurs. In this industry, only a small percentage of professionals are highly successful – and many of those top producers are REMAX agents,” he shares. “I’m looking forward to immersing myself in this network of talented entrepreneurs and helping them thrive and take their business to the next level.”

*Source: MMR Strategy Group study of unaided awareness.
**Voted most trusted Real Estate Agency brand by Canadian shoppers based on the BrandSpark® Canadian Trust Study, years 2019-2023 and 2017.

Written by RE/MAX News