Markham Real Estate Agent and Realtor
Markham begins on the east side of Yonge Street in Thornhill, a short drive from the RE/MAX Realtron office at 7646 Yonge Street, and runs east through Unionville and Markham Village. Fardad Farhanian has represented Markham buyers and sellers for 25 years, in heritage Unionville, the newer communities of Berczy Village, Cathedraltown and Cornell, and the established Thornhill streets on the Markham side.
Markham buyers tend to arrive with a clear priority list, and schools are usually near the top. That makes the market granular: two similar homes a few blocks apart can sit in different catchments and attract different buyers. A Markham realtor needs to know those lines as well as the housing stock.
Markham communities and property types
| Community | Housing character | Typically suits |
|---|---|---|
| Thornhill, Markham side | Royal Orchard, Bayview Glen, German Mills and Grandview: established detached homes on mature lots | Buyers who want Thornhill close to Yonge Street |
| Unionville | A heritage Main Street, established detached homes and newer infill | Buyers wanting character and a walkable village core |
| Berczy Village and Cathedraltown | Newer detached and townhouse subdivisions | Families focused on school catchments |
| Angus Glen | Larger executive homes around the golf club | Move up and luxury buyers |
| Cornell and Box Grove | Planned communities with detached, semi-detached and townhouse homes | Buyers wanting newer construction at a range of price points |
| Markham Village and Wismer | A historic village core plus newer subdivisions near the GO line | Commuters and growing families |
| Downtown Markham | Condos and townhouses near Highway 7 and Viva rapid transit | First time buyers, downsizers and investors |
Buying in Markham with Fardad
Buying with Fardad follows five stages: discovery, financing, search, offer and close. In practice that means a private call to set your budget and priorities, a confirmed pre-approval before you tour, a curated shortlist with showings, an offer priced against comparable sales, and a closing coordinated with your lawyer, inspector and lender.
Markham-specific checks come up on almost every file. School catchments for the York Region District School Board and the York Catholic District School Board should be confirmed for the exact address, not assumed from the neighbourhood name. Freehold and condominium townhouses can look identical from the street but carry very different costs and rules. Because Markham is outside the City of Toronto, buyers pay the Ontario land transfer tax only. Commuters weigh Highways 404 and 407 and the GO Stouffville line through Unionville, Centennial, Markham and Mount Joy stations. Current listings are on the homes for sale page.
Selling in Markham with Fardad
A Markham valuation is built from recent sales in your community and catchment, the listings currently competing with yours, and the condition, lot and layout of your home. Fardad sets out the comparables behind the range and what pricing at the top, middle or lower end tends to do to showings and offers.
Preparation, photography, video and floor plans come next, followed by MLS exposure, online campaigns and direct outreach to buyers and cooperating agents in English and Farsi. Every offer term is reviewed with you, and Fardad stays involved through closing. The full process is on the selling page, and completed transactions are on the recently sold page.
Farsi-speaking service in Markham
Fardad is fully bilingual in English and Farsi. Many Persian-Canadian families compare Markham's school catchments with Richmond Hill and Thornhill before they buy, and Fardad can walk the whole family through those trade-offs in either language. See the Persian real estate agent page.
Why choose Fardad as your Markham realtor
- Twenty five years, full time. Over $750 million in closed transactions across several market cycles.
- A licensed broker. Registered with RECO as a Broker, a member of TRREB and CREA, and a RE/MAX Hall of Fame recipient.
- Close by. The office is on Yonge Street in Thornhill, a short drive from every Markham community.
- English and Farsi. Service in both languages for the whole family.
- One point of contact. Fardad handles your file personally from the first call to closing.
Markham real estate agent FAQ
Is Thornhill part of Markham?
Partly. Thornhill east of Yonge Street is in the City of Markham, including Royal Orchard, Bayview Glen, German Mills and Grandview. Thornhill west of Yonge Street is in the City of Vaughan.
Which Markham neighbourhoods are popular with families?
Unionville, Berczy Village, Cathedraltown and Cornell draw many families, largely because of their school catchments, parks and newer housing. The right choice depends on your budget, your commute and the specific schools you want, which should be confirmed for each address.
Do I pay Toronto land transfer tax when buying in Markham?
No. Markham is outside the City of Toronto, so a purchase pays only the Ontario land transfer tax. The Toronto municipal tax applies only inside Toronto's boundary, which runs along Steeles Avenue south of Markham.
What does a Markham real estate agent do for a seller?
A good listing agent prices the home from local comparable sales, prepares it for photography and showings, markets it to the right buyers and agents, and negotiates every term of the offer. Fardad handles each of those steps personally and stays involved through closing.
Talk to a Markham real estate agent
Call, text or WhatsApp +1 (416) 707-1031, email info@realtyman.ca, or use the contact page. Meetings are by appointment, seven days a week, at 7646 Yonge Street in Thornhill or by video call, in English or Farsi.
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Go deeper on Markham: the Markham real estate market guide, Markham vs Richmond Hill, Richmond Hill vs Markham vs Newmarket for families and how to price and stage a Markham home. Nearby: the Thornhill, Richmond Hill and North York real estate agent pages.