The Kaufman Group Advantage
This dynamic group is now modernizing the experience of buying and selling real estate by cultivating a spirit of collaboration, innovation and integrity. Fostering a culture of partnership in which all our clients are represented in a cooperative environment by all of us, therefore ensuring our buyers and vendors have a competitive edge in the market.
Because of our unique Sotheby’s International network, we have trusted partners in 70+ countries around the world. This not only gives us access to an exclusive group of qualified buyers but brings maximum exposure to all the properties we represent.
Partners
Alfee Kaufman
Alfee Kaufman
Graduating top of her class from McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management, Alfee joined the Sotheby’s International Realty Québec team over a decade ago, following in her mother’s footsteps in becoming one of the leading real estate brokers in the Montreal market. Embracing the spirit and dynamism of a true entrepreneur, Alfee is constantly at the forefront of new developments and significant transactions. Alfee’s business background has enabled her to perfect the art of the deal.
Continue readingHer sharp negotiating skills provide an edge that allows Alfee to execute transactions swiftly and successfully.
Alfee’s vast market knowledge helps guide her clients through the detailed process of purchasing or selling their property. A consummate professional but also as an advisor and friend, Alfee values each of her clients and is passionate about nurturing each and every relationship. Alfee’s savvy and relatability make her especially capable at assisting first-time buyers. Alfee is tenacious in her desire to always deliver the very best results in all situations.
Liza Kaufman
Liza Kaufman
As Founding Partner of Sotheby’s International Realty Québec LK, Liza Kaufman changed the way real estate was marketed in Montreal. Representing extraordinary homes in the premier areas of Montreal including but not limited to Westmount, Downtown and the Golden Square Mile, Liza also sells Exclusive Country Estates, Horse Farms and Vacation Properties around the world. If a record has been broken, chances are that Liza has something to do with it.Her latest sales , have set a record as the highest recorded house and condominium sold in Quebec’s history.
Continue readingBorn in Peru, raised in Toronto and educated in Los Angeles and Paris, Liza has also lived in Greece as well as New York City. She is well traveled, at home in any country and also speaks five languages. Liza’s many years of professional management experience, specializing in corporate finance, have contributed to her superb negotiating skills. As Public Relations Coordinator at the Academy Awards, she developed her ability to manage a vast network of people on several simultaneous projects.
Focus, concentration and the ability to multi-task are but some of Liza’s main attributes. As a Global Real Estate Advisor , she is routinely sought out by media outlets for expert quotes and commentary, she has been interviewed by Global TV, The National, Radio Canada, CBC, CTV , The Globe and Mail and The National Post to name but a few. Her properties have been featured in such renowned publications as the Robb Report, Architectural Digest , International Herald Tribune, New York Times, Sotheby’s Auction Magazine, Reside Magazine, Mansion Global and The Wall Street Journal.
Lindsay Hart
Lindsay Hart
After completing her legal studies, Lindsay Hart entered the luxury real estate market in 2008. Building her knowledge with a diverse range of clients, Lindsay is committed to providing value to buyers and sellers alike. Her continued success as a real estate broker is attributed to the fact that she is knowledgeable, detail oriented, dedicated, trustworthy & innovative.
Continue readingHer sincere approach coupled with her legal background is a true asset to all her clients. Lindsay is proud to join Liza Kaufman’s team to help bring the business to another level and offer more to her clients in a cutting edge team environment.
Associate Brokers
Andrew HopsReal Estate Broker
Andrew HopsReal Estate Broker
Reputation is everything and Andrew Hops has a reputation for getting the job done. Understanding that searching for a home can be a time consuming and emotional task, Andrew does the work so his clients don’t have to; placing himself in an educator role and guiding his clients through each step of the transaction to ensure their satisfaction. Andrew is known for his warmth, work ethic and analytical skills.
Continue readingCommitted to client success and the cultivation of relationships, Andrew is an avid communicator with an innate ability to understand his client’s needs. Andrew provides bespoke services that complement and enrich the overall home owning experience.
As a native of Montreal, Andrew’s well-honed knowledge base of the city’s neighbourhoods affords him the ability to provide his clients with the perfect property match. Prior to real estate, Andrew had a 30 year successful career in the fashion industry and now uses that meticulous sense of style and keen eye in the world of real estate.
In his spare time, Andrew dedicates much of his time to various charities and fundraising foundations and also cherishes getting together with family and friends.
Stacey KellerReal Estate Broker
Stacey KellerReal Estate Broker
I am a real estate professional since 2015, with extensive exceptional experience in Luxury New Construction. I have helped both developers and clients surpass their expectations. I have an unparalleled expertise in sales, detail and delivery, which allows my clients the highest degree of professionalism and customer service from start to finish.
Continue readingMy strategic yet personable approach to the home buying and home selling process allows my clients to feel confident and secure and truly enjoy the experience.
Chaya KrasnjanskiReal Estate Broker
Chaya KrasnjanskiReal Estate Broker
Chaya “Mushky” Krasnjanski has held various leadership positions in community organizations, such as Chabad TMR and has helped develop the high end clientele for Delmar, one of the most successful jewelry companies in Montreal. She has a knack for connecting well with people, understanding their needs and helping them in finding exactly what they are looking for. She has always had an interest in the real estate world and has been able to use her strong networking skills to build long term relationships and open doors for new opportunities.
Continue readingShe is looking forward to being a member of the Kaufman Group.
Jessica SilversteinCertified Real Estate Broker
Jessica SilversteinCertified Real Estate Broker
Jessica epitomizes integrity, energy, hard work and creative service in every detail of a real estate transaction. With over 15 years of experience as a broker, her client’s needs come first and she has a natural ability to guide her clients into a successful real estate transaction. Using her extensive experience in the business, as well as her active involvement in the community, she is able to be at the forefront of the housing market and successfully match her clients’ needs and goals to current market conditions.
Continue readingJessica sees each client as an individual and works hard to ensure they get the personalized service they deserve. Jessica’s commitment to creating lasting relationships are the reason her business has organically grown by referrals.
Using savvy negotiating skills and cutting edge marketing, every transaction results in her clients’ success in attaining the best value in each transaction. She has an eye for interior design and can guide her clients to identify the unrealized potential in a property. She specializes in single family homes and “fixer-uppers”. Her creativity and love of architecture allow her to guide her clients to potential properties they may have otherwise over looked.
Jessica is proud to be an associate broker of the Kaufman group and with the support of a team, her business will only get stronger.
Jessika SnitzerReal Estate Broker
Jessika SnitzerReal Estate Broker
With her background in Sales and Marketing along with her passion for perfection, Jessyka’s professionalism and work ethic align perfectly with our Kaufman Group core values. Her enthusiasm is infectious and her persistence and devotion will surely ensure a seamless transaction from start to finish. Fluent in French and English, Jessyka’s communication skills and facility to understand the client’s needs is a crucial part in her success.
Continue readingDetermined to thrive, she is a great addition to our team.
Elizabeth StewartReal Estate Broker
Elizabeth StewartReal Estate Broker
Elizabeth has been a Real Estate Broker in Montreal for over 15 years. Originally a Toronto native, she has lived in Vancouver, Paris, and the South Pacific before finally settling down in Quebec. Her constant travelling gives her a unique perspective of what it is like to move, the stresses, the excitement, the uncertainties and especially the need for things to go smoothly.
Continue readingPrior to joining the Kaufman Group Sotheby’s International Realty Quebec LK as a Real Estate Broker, Elizabeth worked for a Broker on a team at a luxury Real Estate firm in Westmount Quebec for over 8 year. She helped to sell over $450 million in high-end residential real estate while over the years acquiring in-depth expertise in the neighbourhoods of Westmount, NDG, Montreal West, Downtown and St Henri.
Elizabeth has been able to help everyone from not only individuals and investors but also growing families who need more space to families downsizing. She understands how overwhelming it can all be; the myriad of details there are and how life can sometimes throw you some curveballs. That is why she believes in taking the time to make sure you understand everything and that the steps and choices you are taking, correspond to your needs.
Admin
Susana OhnmachtExecutive Administrator +1.514.379.1333 susana@sothebysrealty.ca
Tania DelevaMarketing Communications Manager +1.514.287.7434 tdeleva@sothebysrealty.ca
Marilyn FryerController, CPA, CGA +1.514.287.7434 mfryer@sothebysrealty.ca
Daniel DagenaisManaging Broker +1.514.917.8777 ddagenais@sothebysrealty.ca
“We have had a revolving door of these so called experts come through our door and have always said the right things…basically they guaranteed us ...”
Paul R.
“Buying and or selling residential property can be stressful at the best of times. Fortunately with Lindsay as our agent, the process was almost painless. ...”
Terry S.
“My wife and I really enjoyed working with Alfee to sell our family home. Alfee was extremely reliable throughout the entire process and delivered on ...”
-Norman H.
“The professionalism and personalized service we got from the Kaufman Group, namely Liza Kaufman and Lindsay Hart, is unlike any other real estate broker we ...”
Mr. and Mrs. Lapointe
“Just a short note to confirm my appreciation communicated to you verbally earlier. At every level, you have met our expectations: your team is professional, ...”
“Alfee and her team helped us buy our dream house and sell our home in under three weeks. She was professional, efficient, knowledgeable and extremely ...”
Samantha E.
“Alfee and Liza Kaufman are hands down the best brokers we have ever worked with. They have either met or exceeded all of the goals ...”
Mr. and Mrs. Castiel
“Alfee is a hustler. She and her team worked hard to get my home sold. She is a good negotiator with strong market knowledge. Sellers ...”
Justin K.
“I want to take this moment, and say;
Liza Kaufman and her team did an outstanding job with the very complex and record-breaking successful sale ...”
M. Peyrow
“We just wanted to take a minute to write a note about the great service we received from 2 members of your team, Alfee and ...”
“From the first time I have met you, I was impressed by your accessibility, professionalism and communication skills. You managed to give me the courage ...”
Redpath Condo
“Our experience with Liza and Alfee from the Kaufman group has been nothing short of exceptional.
They are professional, caring, honest and always available ...”
Radu O.
“Alfee not only understood my needs but got me access to my dream home before it ever hit the open market. I’ve worked with her ...”
Sandra M.
“Lindsay Hart who in my view is one of the best brokers (if not the best) I have worked with. She is client oriented with ...”
Bernard, Owner of Ingleside