 It all started in 1913 with a man named Albert E. LePage, a Canadian. Canada's 1st real estate agent. Albert LePage revolutionized the real estate industry in the country by being the first agent in Canada to turn buying and selling homes into an accessible and professional business enterprise. His approach was based on solid customer service, innovation and professionalism. He actively sought clients through follow-up inquiries, took buyers from house to house by car and used descriptive ads in newspapers -- all industry standards today. He was also instrumental in establishing the Toronto  Real Estate Board which helped raise the standards of the industry. By the time he retired in 1953, Mr. LePage had moved the company beyond the residential market and into home building and the subdivision and sale of estates. Albert E. LePage began with a vision of what a company with his name on the door (and the words 'For Sale' on a sign) should represent: impeccable professionalism, principled conduct and the highest moral and ethical standards. Today, more than 80 years later, these principles still guide us in everything we do. Here, at a glance, is how we got where we are today: - 1955 - 1960 commercial division developed
- By 1967, A.E. LePage had expanded beyond Toronto and by 1970, beyond Ontario through a series of mergers and acquisitions
- A series of purchases from 1970 to 1976 gave LePage a residential brokerage presence from British Columbia to Quebec
- In 1974, the company moved into real estate development with the incorporation of Canlea Ltd.
- In 1984, A.E. LePage and Royal Trust merged their real estate brokerage and fee business, naming the new company Royal LePage
- In 1987 Royal LePage became a 54% owned division within the Trilon Financial Group
- Today we are a privately owned company.
Royal LePage Canada Growth
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Royal LePage has achieved unprecedented growth in the Canadian real estate industry. Since Royal LePage began its franchising initiative in 1995, some of Canada's most successful broker/owners have chosen Royal LePage as their business partner. In fact, our system has more then doubled in size since 1995, and our share of the market has tripled.
The Royal LePage franchise system is constantly evolving. We are committed to providing a highly effective value added suite of roducts and services to our network. Because of this commitment, Royal LePage has been successful in attracting top brokerages from every other real estate brand in Canada. Perhaps the most phenomenal thing about this growth is that it has taken place during a time when the Realtor population in Canada is shrinking. The Canadian Real Estate Association has reported a year over year decline in membership beginning in 1990 through to 2001. The chart below shows the overlapping decline in CREA against the steady growth of Royal LePage. 
The momentum at Royal LePage continues with frequent announcements of new offices joining the network. Successful broker/owners and Realtors across the country continue to choose Royal LePage, further strengthening our position as Canada's leading full service real estate company. Royal LePage Network Statistics | |
 
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About our Future  Royal LePage is Canada’s fastest growing real estate franchisor with over 11,000 sales representatives and staff in more than 550 offices from coast-to-coast.
Throughout our successes, we remain dedicated to helping you through the real estate process. Our commitment to innovation and customer service is as strong as ever. Plus, we are the only major real estate company that is 100% Canadian, with Canadian employees, Canadian owners – and Canadian values. The Royal LePage Network
With over 11,800 Realtors, Royal LePage has an unparalleled network of real estate offices across the country. Not only do we have the best access to the homes (and homebuyers) in the Canadian market, our exclusive Canadian partnership with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (the world's largest referral network with over 120,000 associates world-wide) gives your property exposure to buyers from around the globe. ROYAL LePAGE Supports Their Realtors So That They Can Better Support You!
We offer all of our Realtors – from those serving tiny communities to those in major urban centres – strong support from our national pool of knowledge, skill and technical expertise. We regularly invest time, money and resources to develop and provide the knowledge and tools they need to best market your home, including: - Up-to-date information about local market conditions
- Quarterly housing reports
- Creative brochures and newspaper ads to showcase your home
- Effective Web design and listings on www.royallepage.ca
- Ongoing negotiation, marketing and technical training
Our Commitment to Technology
Royal LePage invests millions in information technology to ensure speedy communications, improve the flow of information, and make sure our messages reach the widest possible audience. - Serious communication technology means you can always reach us.
- State-of-the-art analytical tools offer marketing information you can trust.
- Cutting edge promotional tools are professional and persuasive.
- Plus, you have access to Canada’s first, best and most popular real estate web site, which is regularly upgraded to meet changing needs.
Recognized as a North American industry leader in technology, Royal LePage is committed to providing its sales force with the tools and training they require to meet the needs of a changing consumer. As our industry continues to change, our commitment to our leadership role and investment in this future grows, and with it the success of our people. Community Work: | The non-profit Royal LePage Shelter Foundation focuses on enabling women and children to live safe, healthy lives, and reach their full potential unhindered by violence. Royal LePage has a long-standing commitment to make a difference in our communities across Canada. Through the contributions of our Realtors, brokers, and staff, we raise funds to support local shelters, provide grants in partnership with the Canadian Women’s Foundation, and sponsor violence prevention programs, such as The Fourth R Program - please also see www.thefourthr.ca |
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