Welcome to The Voices of ALERES — Your inside look at the leaders, strategies, and market forces shaping Century 21 Leading Edge and Century 21 Atria.

In this kickoff episode for 2026, your hosts Paul Baron, Tasis Giannoukakis , and Stephen Chow unpack what the new year means for agents, why the Leading Edge & Atria merger is creating real advantages in a shifting market, and how top producers will win in 2026 by doing what most agents won’t: Adapt, diversify, and prospect consistently.

If you’re a realtor in the GTA (or anywhere in Canada) wondering:

“Is the market coming back?”

“How do I create more deals when it’s slower?”

“Should I start a team?”

“How do I help clients who are overthinking every decision?”

“How do I actually use AI without getting buried in noise?”

…this episode is your blueprint.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

✅ Why 2026 looks like a steady market with opportunity (especially for buyers)

✅ The real story behind the merger — culture, systems, SOPs, and leadership alignment

✅ How ALERES is building brokerage-wide advantages: Lead Gen, Pre-Con, Commercial, Rentals, Training, and AI

✅ Why “the market is dead” is a myth — and how top agents keep winning regardless

✅ How to pivot into rentals, bulk pre-con deals, assignments, commercial, and more

✅ The truth about “magic pills” in real estate: there aren’t any — only systems + implementation

✅ A clear answer for new agents: where to start, what to learn first, and what to ignore

✅ How to handle “paralysis by analysis” clients without wasting months of your time

Big theme of the episode:There’s always business.

The difference is whether you’re willing to work the plan — and whether your brokerage is built to help you execute it.

Want to grow with ALERES in 2026?

If you’re an agent who wants real support, real systems, and real opportunities (not just a desk and a logo), connect with us.

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