About the Brokerage I Work For - Johnston & Daniel

Over the years, Johnston & Daniel has served generations of Toronto's most respected families well. By offering caring, intuitive service and building long-term relationships with our clients, we've become the most trusted name in Toronto real estate.

In the early 1950s, founders Robert Johnston and Eggerton Daniel had an interesting idea: hire women to sell homes. It was a revolutionary approach in the post-war era, when real estate was a predominantly male bastion and women stayed at home.  This initiative was immediately accepted by a number of female sales agents who lived in Rosedale, Moore Park, Forest Hill and Lawrence Park. As a result, the Johnston & Daniel name quickly became the most sought-after real estate brand for the best homes in Toronto's premiere neighbourhoods.

Jamie Gairdner took over the helm of Johnston & Daniel from his uncle in the 1970s.  Jaime successfully ran and expanded the firm until its merger with Royal LePage in 1994. With the merger, two very strong brands were combined to form the powerhouse Royal LePage Real Estate Services/Johnston & Daniel Division.  Currently, Christine Mitchell and Ahmed Helmi lead the dynamic, high-profile division as it continues to be a destination company for proven and successful real estate professionals dedicated to a culture of excellence.

Market Presence:  For the last few years, Johnston & Daniel, through its affiliation with Royal LePage, has had the honourable distinction of being Toronto's Number One Real Estate Brokerage for the entire Greater Toronto Area.

• In-House Legal Counsel: Johnston & Daniel provides in-house legal support to assist its sales team should they encounter extraordinary complex legal issues or require a legal opinion for any of their transactions.
• In-House Marketing Services: Johnston & Daniel supports its sales team with the support of a state-of-the-art marketing centre manned by a team of marketing professionals.  The marketing centre provides high-quality, professional marketing materials to assist in the promotion and marketing of the sales team's listings.
• In-House Mortgage Broker Services:  Johnston & Daniel provides in-house mortgage brokerage support to its sales team along with mortgage services for our clients.  This in-house support ensures that our sales team members are up to date on current interest rates, financial market trends and general mortgage information.  Our clients are able to enjoy professional guidance, pre-approval and re-financing support.
• Internet Marketing: Johnston & Daniel's comprehensive marketing strategy ensures that its salespeople's listings get maximum exposure.  Internet vehicles include the Johnston & Daniel corporate site, the Royal LePage corporate site, the Luxury Portfolio site, the Realtor.ca site and possible syndication on over 150 agent websites.
• Premium Advertising Exposure: Johnston & Daniel holds one of the most prominent positions in the Friday Globe and Mail real estate section,  reaching a wide audience of prospective buyers both through the print edition and online.
• Strategic Partnerships:  Johnston & Daniel, through its network of affiliated real estate companies, provides its salespeople and clients with preferential services and offerings through such companies as AMJ Campbell Moving Services, and Carson & Dunlop Associates (to mention a few).
• Financial Stability: Johnston & Daniel has exemplary financial strength relative to other brokerages because it is a corporately owned brokerage within the Brookfield group of companies.  Brookfield Asset Management is a global asset manager focused on property, power and other infrastructure assets, with approximately US$80 billion of assets under its management. Brookfield is a publicly traded company on the NYSE, TSX and Euronext Amsterdam.
• Relocation Services: Johnston & Daniel provides relocation services to its clients through Royal LePage Relocation Services, Canada's oldest and largest national relocation company and the only all-Canadian full-service relocation company.
• Community Involvement: Johnston & Daniel gives back to the community both corporately and via its members to such charities as the Shelter Foundation.