Reviews of Alex Irish & Associates (Real Estate Agency)

Mike Lyons

I really enjoyed working with Laurie and Alex and they took great interest in my search.

Rajpal Singh

An exceptional experience. Amazing customer service and full disclosure. Complete cooperation and guidance during and after the deal closed. All the best!!

Moni Redican

Alex and her team (especially Laurie and Samantha) were terrific! We couldn’t have asked for a better team to sell our house! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

Kirsteen McCormick [Staff]

I've worked with Irene Ciancio before, and there's no one else I would go to for buying or selling. Honest, kind, attentive, professional, and SO hardworking are just a few of the words I'd use to describe Irene. She was able to answer all of my questions very promptly and negotiate on my behalf skillfully and always with my best interests in mind. Irene is super knowledgeable and understands the area, demographics, and the market. She was exactly on target from the start with the pricing of my home (which went way over asking with multiple offers within a couple of days AND in the COVID19 market!!) Irene was able to find the absolutely PERFECT home for the special needs of my family. Her marketing tools are very professional and showcased my property to it's utmost potential! I was amazed at how she was able to make my home look like a standout. Oh, and she also has the patience of a saint. :) If it was possible to give more than 5 stars, I would!! I would HIGHLY recommend Irene for any real estate deal you might be thinking about!!

Meghan Hibberd

Michela Mantle was instrumental in helping us buy our first home. She was honest and diligent, and made sure to give us sound advice and provided us with all the information we needed to make such a big decision with confidence. A process we were nervous about could not have been smoother thanks to Michela. She is a true professional and we are grateful!!

Paul Weatherhead

It’s always a pleasure working with Alex and the entire team. They make the homing buying experience easy and they take the time to ensure you end up with what you are looking for. Huge thanks to the entire team in helping us find our dream home!

Marianne Bauer

Tom Fleming helped us find our dream home recently and we can’t say enough about his level of knowledge, professionalism and integrity throughout the process. We would happily recommend Tom’s services to anyone in the real estate market.

Virginia Selemidis

We were so pleased with working with Alex and her team. They were always very professional and responsive. Alex was always honest in her approach to the sale and transparent in her approach. We had every confidence in her and her team to get the job done. Their marketing was second to none of our property. The video presentation demonstrated the beauty of our neighborhood and the outstanding features of our condo. It showed the lifestyle that captures how wonderful it is to live here. Laurie, Samantha and Cassandra were great support to Alex in getting the job done. Well done ladies. You are the best and we will definitely recommend you to our friends as the team to sell their real estate.

Otto Chan

Our experience with Alex and her team in selling our home in Oakville was 5-star from beginning to end. From the beginning, when we interviewed a number of realtors, Alex's professionalism and approach to selling our home stood out. Once we signed with her, she did exactly what she said she was going to do, from the marketing to the sale of our house. Unfortunately, Covid hit 1 week after we listed in March. When we decided take the house off the market, Alex didn't push back and was supportive. That meant a lot to us as it wasn't in her business interest for us to do so. We re-listed the house in June with Alex and she jumped in without hesitation, taking all the necessary safety protocols to protect our family, the prospective buyers, and her staff. We found a buyer in August and closed in Sept. I always believe that you see a person's true colors during the difficult times. How she handled our sale during a global pandemic re-affirmed our faith in her that she does business the right way and by taking the interests of her customers first. Would highly recommend Alex and her team to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!

Erica G

We were first time homebuyers working with the Bourelle’s. Great service from beginning to end. Highly recommend.

Parvesh B

Alex is the definition of class, integrity and honesty. She puts her clients first. Alex advised us against increasing our purchase offer, during a market frenzy when emotion had taken over our better judgement. This was not in her best interests, but she always put us first and was always there to calm our nerves. There is no better expert you could find in the Oakville real estate market. We owe you Alex.

Devesh Varma

Alex is outstanding! Throughout the process, she was professional, responsive, balanced in her approach and a true expert. Despite tight timelines, she was able to arrange top rate inspections, legal services, advice on specific issues - whatever we needed. We ultimately chose not to complete the purchase and while some agents might have pressured us, she never did. Alex Irish is an agent you can trust - highly recommended!!

sarah soteroff

This spring, I worked with Michela Mantle in search of my first condo. I knew absolutely nothing when I started the process, but Michela expertly walked me through all of the stages, guided me, and made me feel educated to make smart decisions. She was efficient, patient, quick to provide advice, and so nice! I came to rely heavily on her counsel. I would 100% recommend Michela to anyone, especially first time buyers. She knows the city well and provides great insight on the nuances of the neighbourhoods. I miss our afternoons driving around the city looking at listings!

Suhaila Agnew

My partner Al & I had a wonderful experience working with Michela! She was thoughtful, professional, and dedicated. She always had our best interests in mind when we viewed properties and we trusted her judgement when it came time to bid; we ended up with exactly the type of house that we wanted in a perfect neighbourhood thanks in large part to her perserverence and real-estate savvy. She also blew us away with the selling process, as her listing strategy enabled us to walk away from the deal with much more than we had initially expected in a very short period of time. All in all, we would certainly work with Michela again and would fully recommend her services to anyone looking for an amazing agent! Thank you so much Michela for helping us reach our housing dreams!

Ruth Belcher

We could not have been more pleased with Alex Irish and her team. We appreciated her candour, the depth of her research and understanding of the local market, and the hard work of her team in marketing our home. Their communication with us was always timely and professional, and together they made the high stress experience of buying and selling a home almost pleasurable.

Shirley Coleman

Patience, expert advice, market knowledge - we are so pleased with the help we received from Laurie McGill in finding our new home.

Canadianloon

We can't express our happiness with Alex, Laurie, Cassandra and Samantha enough for their team efforts. Alex is a true professional who exhibits integrity and transparency at all times. We trusted her counsel and we followed her advice. Their expertise in the field is outstanding. We also would like to thank the video and the photography team for creating the best expression of our condo. In closing, we loved our experience with Alex's team and we would recommend them to anyone.

Jacqueline Gane

You couldn't ask for a better realtor than Irene Ciancio. She makes buying and selling your house a breeze! Highly recommended!

Mark Murphy

Our experience with Alex, Laurie and Samantha was great from the initial consult to the sale. Their calm and professional manner was much appreciated. Their communication throughout was timely and relevant. We would not hesitate to use them again or highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great team to help them buy or sell. M&P

Anita Koundakjian

We were moving from Oakville to Toronto in 2021. We chose Brian Lyall because of his wealth of expertise in Oakville and in the international market. Brian ended up being so much more than what we expected. Brian is a remarkable real estate agent; knowledgeable and professional on every level, and very easy to connect with. His calm demeanour made us extremely relaxed during the most anxious moments of our showings and offers. Brian made our entire house preparation and sale exceptionally smooth and efficient. He sold our house in eight days and was with us until the very last minute of our move. We recommend Brian Lyall as a real estate agent to anyone selling or buying a home.

Erin Craig

Alex and her team, especially Cassandra were absolutely first class throughout the entire process of buying and selling our homes. They are extremely professional and operate with unwavering integrity. From Marketing our home in a number of targeted regions to negotiating on our behalf, her team were top notch from start to finish. I would highly recommend Alex and her team - it was a pleasure working with such professionals.

Iris Zawadowski

Simply the best! Alex Irish has a hard-working, talented, professional team of agents and support staff who do a terrific job. They went above and beyond to manage the sale of our home.

Madeleyne Vivanco

Laura is a phenomenal Real Estate agent who helped me find my new home through an incredibly difficult personal time. A friend who was a very happy former client of Laura's introduced me to her. Despite a very slow market Laura helped me find a home in an area that I really liked within the budget I had. She was not only extremely meticulous and knowledgeable as a Real Estate agent but was also very caring and helped me out with things that were above and beyond her scope. Laura has an incredible customer care and makes sure that you're ok and your needs are met at every step of the way. I am very grateful to have met Laura and I whole heartedly recommend her! From the moment you meet her until the end of the process, you'll feel that you're in great hands.

Adam Darvay

Michela, you were a delight to work with! Thank you for your patience and attentiveness to our needs as we searched for our new home. Your knowledge and experience of the Toronto neighbourhoods really put us at ease. Can't wait to pick up the keys!

Gillian Edwards

Samantha Lindsay of Alex Irish & Associates sold my mother's house. It was a very stressful and emotional time as it was our family home of over 45 years. Samantha was great throughout the whole process, keeping us informed and working hard to get us the best deal. In the end, sold for over asking so we were very happy. Highly recommend.

Maja Moldenhauer

We were very selective in who we hired as our team of agents as we had a few sales and purchases to do. Alex Irish and her team blew our expectations out of the water, for what a real estate agency should be. They were extremely knowledgeable, responsive, clear and all round a pleasure to work with from start to finish. We recommend this team to everyone we know.

Mike C

Alex and her team have been a pleasure to work with since day 1. Great communication and exceptional attention to detail. I recommend anyone looking to buy or sell in Oakville to give Alex and her team a call!

Rhiannon Thomas

Alex and her team are absolutely incredible. They are detailed, strategic, organized, consistent and everything you would desire for a successful real estate transaction. Alex's veteran experience in the market gives an incredible advantage to her client's - both for personal and investment transactions. We appreciate their incredible skillset and highly recommend this team! Thank you - Rhiannon

ryan mcqueen

We worked with Brian to find our recent purchase. He was extremely professional throughout the entire process and was able to find us a beautiful place at a great price. We would recommend working with him to anyone looking to purchase a new home in the Oakville area.

Jon Pocklington

Honest and hard working team. Would highly recommend!

Daren Miles

Our experience working with Bryan Lyal was great. He was very accessible for viewing last and did a great job of pointing us to listings that best met our request. We fell in love with a century home that had some major flaws that we didn’t notice. Bryan kept us from making a huge mistake. In the end we found the perfect house for us in an amazing neighborhood. Unfortunately we relocated last minute. But Bryan was also able to help us to find renter within 2 weeks! If we are in the market again Bryan would definitely be at the top of our list to work with.

Kevin H.

Our family had to relocate back to Canada during the pandemic. Unfortunately due to COVID restrictions we were unable to fly back and view properties ourselves. We contacted Alex as we were interested in several of her listings. She and her team were fantastic in assisting us at every step of the way. From virtual walkthroughs, to coordinating schedules with appraisers all the way to closing, her team went above and beyond to make it a seamless transaction.

Lindsay Sparks

We worked with Laura van Zeyl to sell our condo in Oakville and we couldn’t have hoped for a better realtor and person to work with. Laura was incredibly professional, very knowledgeable of our neighbourhood and was a constant source of calm during the whole selling process. Being in the real estate industry we work with agents every day, and Laura is clearly one of the best in the business. We would recommend her to anyone selling their home.

Elena Dann

We worked with Brian Lyall to purchase the house. Brian did an amazing job and helped us to find exactly what we were looking for. He is very professional, very knowledgeable about the real estate market and has great personality! It was a pleasure working with Brian and we highly recommend him to anyone.

Bela Tak

Alex and her team are so thoughtful, understanding and supportive throughout the showing process. Their help and support continue long after the transaction has been completed. I trust Alex’s advice and rely on her expertise and knowledge.

Marco Da Silva

If we could give Jane a 10/5 stars we would. From the moment we met Jane we quickly fell in love with her passion, patience, and professionalism for real estate. She's very thorough with her work and is exceptionally detail oriented when it comes to buying/selling a home. Jane was with us every step of the way and made herself available at anytime of the day to explain anything we were unsure of. She goes above and beyond to understand and uniquely cater to our wants and needs. Jane's always got our best interest in heart and we couldn't be more grateful for the wonderful selling/buying experience that we just went through. Thank you for being so amazing.

Barbara Armstrong

Alex and her team are awesome and very professional. We were very pleased with their service. We highly recommend the Irish Team

Jeremy Lucas

Brian Lyall did a fantastic job helping us with our purchase and sale. Great advice coupled with excellent service resulted in a terrific outcome. Highly recommend Brian and everyone from the Alex Irish team!

Annette Edwards

I can’t say enough about the service I received from Alex Irish & associates. My agent was Samantha Lindsay who is very professional, so friendly, and always kept me up to date with all the information on the sale of my home. Having Samantha made the process of downsizing less stressful.

Dimitri Lakutin

It was great experience working with Brian Lyall. He was very patient with us, gave us a lot of valuable advises and delivered the best result.

Jocelyn Baynes

Laurie was extremely thorough and understanding when selling my house. The photo layout was incredible and looked very realistic and not distorted. Laurie even helped me with finding legal advice. I would recommend Laurie as a very experienced and professional agent.

Richard Morawetz

I'm often told I am not the easiest person to satisfy! However, Alex's pre-listing advice, strategic thinking, and overall directing of the sale process, including managing a competitive bidding situation, far exceeded my expectations. Alex has an exceptionally strong team - Laurie, in particular, demonstrated strong capabilities in a most responsive manner. As well, Samantha and Cassandra oversaw multiple showings calmly and professionally, and ensured safety protocols were strictly followed, which alleviated any concerns of listing in a pandemic. Alex is the consummate real estate professional; she works tirelessly, has strong business acumen, garners confidence from her clients, and above all, acts with integrity. Richard

Deb Neill

I would like to thank Alex and Laurie for providing a very professional real estate service when asked to sell our parent's home. The transaction was handled extremely well and they were both a pleasure to work with. I recommend Alex's team as they were responsive in answering all our questions and assisted in every aspect of the house sale.

Savannah Smith

Alex Irish seems pretty unprofessional and rude. She was literally speaking over me as I was explaining my needs to her. Seems like the pushy agent that tries act like she's very kind on her website but is actually not. All these reviews here seem fake to me. She doesn't know how to listen to others. Never calling this brokerage again.

Andrew Hunter

Alex and her team, were hands down our best Real Estate experience ever. Available, focused, and professional, they worked hard, with great videographers, designers, and support staff, to make sure that our house showed well. Lori was our agent with Samantha also on the team. They were organized, and dedicated. We highly recommend Alex and her team and would list with them again without hesitation.

Leslie Drew

Irene Ciancio was recommended to us when we found ourselves in the position of having to sell our parents home under stressful circumstances. We could not have chosen a better person to work with. The first offer she brought as exactly what we were looking for and the entire transaction went through without a hitch, which was exactly what we'd hoped for, but never thought could happen. We would certainly recommend Irene to anyone who is looking to sell their home.

Edward Escubedo

We worked closely with Alex in the purchase of a new home and we found her to be a great professional. She was a true partner for us, listening carefully to needs and wants, sharing insights and selecting options for us to consider. At negotiation time, she was instrumental and she worked with care and determination to nail down a series of small issues to conclude the deal. She a committed, knowledgeable, experienced, professional and kind. We recommend her without hesitation.

Ryan Fan

Alex and her team were incredible. Alex was efficient in conveying their abilities when they pitched us. Alex was incredibly transparent about the process throughout. The pricing discussion was frank. The advice given was sound. She brought on a world-class photographer and videographer that set our property apart. Alex and her team did a great job bringing attention to our property and it ended up in a deal being consummated at a great price. Clean, simple, transparent and done with care and attention. Perfect.

Sue

Alex and her great team provide excellent, knowledgable service. A valuable resource and a pleasure to work with.

Jay Boy

Hardworking and professional staff. They helped me to purchase the house I wanted and the whole experience was pleasant and professional.

Maja M

We were referred to work with Alex from a colleague after seeking someone who fit the criteria of what wanted. Alex and her associates nailed it out of the park for us! We wanted someone who listened, rather than pushing any personal agendas (which we have found with former agents); knew our target location intimately; shared insightful knowledge whenever she could (which was often). She has a great rapport in the industry as selling agents were always pleased to work with her. She was absolutely instrumental in helping us to find our dream property to build a custom home as well as a perfect interim home. We are excited for any future opportunities to work with Alex and Laurie as it was an absolute pleasure! We will recommend with all our friends and family without a doubt.

Lynn Armstrong

Alex and her team of Laurie, Cassandra and Samantha mounted a well orchestrated campaign to sell our mother's home during what was a most unpredictable housing market. One of the reasons why we selected them was their strength and experience in digital marketing which was a key factor in selling a house during Covid. The team are well respected and connected within the community and those strong relationships provided valuable history about comparable homes and insight into the local market. The team worked seamlessly to perform all the tasks in a timely and efficient manner. We received regular updates regarding showings, real estate data and trends and prospective buyers. Thank you Alex and team for all of the great advice and guidance!

jipd6

From our initial consultation a few years ago to discuss our then planned relocation and retirement, until the recent listing and successful sale of our home, Alex has been top notch on every level. Alex generously and continuously shared her vast expertise and provided solid direction to us during a changing and challenging market. She and her valuable team of Laurie, Samantha, Rose and Irene were ever-present to our questions and communications, always accommodating our schedules and needs. The team managed the negotiation process with solid, insightful skills. Further, more than anything, we appreciated the high level of respect, professionalism and willingness to support. We highly recommend Alex and her Sotheby’s team’s services and look forward to the next steps of working with the team on locating our next home.

Lindsay Hooke

Always a pleasure to deal with Irene Ciancio. Thank you again Irene, for being calm and resourceful, throughout our moving experience.

Kris Reesor

Michela worked with us in the search and purchase of our first home! With her efficient home prospecting skills and negotiating tactics, we locked in the place shortly after our first visit. Prior to, Michela also supported in finding us a rental apartment, which was a seamless process. She is a true professional, who understands birth he city and suburban markets and I would highly recommend her.

Maralee Larsen

The Sothby’s Team is amazing! Alex has sold 3 homes for me and always a pleasure to work with. We all know the stress that comes with listing and selling a home. Well, Alex and her team certainly helped to ease that stress. Sothby’s team all work together to provide you with incredible customer service and professionalism. They make you feel like you’re part of the family, all very caring and always there to answer your questions etc. Thank you all for helping to orchestrate such a smooth sale. It was a pleasure!

Kristen Elmore

From the moment I met Jane Chandler, I could sense her love and passion for real estate. She is amazingly efficient, detailed and proactive in helping things run smoothly behind the scenes. She takes your unique needs into account, thoroughly understands your objectives and makes them a reality. When you hire Jane, you are hiring a team dedicated to getting you through the selling / buying process with ease and care. I would happily recommend Jane to anyone who is looking for a realtor who goes above and beyond and exudes professionalism in everything shes does!

Adolfo Montenegro

Alex and her team (Laurie and Sam in our case) have given us the best experience in real estate ever! From the sale of our place to the final details of the purchase of our new home, Alex always kept our best interest at heart and worked for it. They were always available and willing to go the extra mile for us. We are very grateful and will definitely continue working with them in the future. Thank-you!

Josh Pollack

In the fall, we had the opportunity to work with Michela Mantle at Alex Irish & Associates. I was blown away by her professionalism. We encountered a very difficult buyer; however, Michela was able to help us work though the situation and ultimately close the deal. Thanks for all your hard work Michela!

Gurpreet S

Josh has negotiated multiple deals for our family. We have always enjoyed our time with him and most importantly, we have been delighted with our results.

Nitish Lal

Alex Irish is a great team leader and sales professional! My team and I had the pleasure to work with Alex in the Fall of 2018 for our development in South Oakville and we highly recommend her and her entire team for any real estate sales opportunity whether it be pre-construction or resale! Alex is an absolute professional with tons of experience, integrity and business knowledge. She and her team are very passionate and dedicated to the success and vision of her clients.

Jehad Abu-Shamiyeh

Very instrumental in their work. Worked with Cassandra and she was amazing by all means. Punctual, patient and sharp. Helped us to buy the house we wanted and negotiated all aspects on our behalf.

Kiran Kang

Brian Lyall is a no-nonsense realtor who brings professionalism, a level-head, and care to his client's needs. Brian helped us gain a thorough understanding of the Oakville market and was able to guide us through the purchase process with skill and a firm grasp of market trends. He was always available on the other end of the phone and was ready to answer all of our questions, no matter how big or small. We were particularly impressed with Brian's problem-solving skills and business connections, which together allowed us to turn our investment into a turn-key. Personally, Brian is a pleasure to work with and balances his professionalism with healthy doses of charm and quick wit. I would recommend Brian without hesitation.

Wayne

Represented the property very well. Provided real time feedback as well as a weekly comprehensive written report on all follow-ups as tracking of all marketing data. Professional , respected the property as well as our privacy. Walked us through all negotiations, demonstrated extensive experience during the negotiation process. Attention to detail during contracting instilled a high level of confidence that all specifics and nuances were covered. Well connected, extensive network.

Mary

Josh was absolutely wonderful to work with. Traditionally we have not enjoyed working with realtors. Josh made us feel like we had both a professional and a friend looking out for us. His patience and kindness will not be forgotten.

Andrew K

Amazing experience for my family huge decision. It went smooth and my family are very grateful and happy with the service. Big move and huge decision was not easy and it was best it could be thank you.

Nancy Marescotti

Laura Van Zeyl and the Alex Irish team were our Agent on both the buy and sell side and the experience was exceptional for both. We were looking to downsize from our beloved family home and Laura took the time to understand our needs and get to know what we wanted. On the sell side, Laura ensured our home was ready to sell - from decluttering and painting to extremely professional photography. Laura asked us great questions throughout the process to make sure we had thought through the implications of our decisions. She was extremely knowledgeable about the market and also transparent - we never felt any pressure. Laura was always pleasant and we really enjoyed working with her.

Jennifer

Upon meeting Alex, we immediately liked her. She is straight forward and incredibly genuine. Thanks to her and Laurie (her wonderful assistant) we are living in our dream home. We are beyond grateful.

T

Jane Chandler exhibits amazing attention to detail and is incredibly easy to work with. She instills confidence at every step of the process with her profound knowledge of the market and made us feel like we were always her number one priority. I would not hesitate to recommend and do further business with Jane and her team. My sincerest Kudos Jane!

Teresa Howarth

We had a great experience working with Alex and her team in the quest for our dream home. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Alex, Laurie and Samantha, each of whom is a responsive, patient and dedicated professional. Alex's market knowledge, professionalism and integrity are unparalleled and we would most happily recommend her services to anyone in the real estate market.

Monisha Patel

Laura van Zeyl is simply the best! She has helped us with both buying and selling our home, and the process has been flawless. She is incredibly knowledgeable, professional and the kindest person you will ever meet.

Beth Brain

I can't say enough about the service we received from Alex and her team. From start to finish they were professional, smoothed out a few bumps in the road for us and were there for us every step of the way in the selling of our home. I would recommend Alex and her associates to anyone selling a home.

Sarah D'Souza

Alex and her team are hands down the best group to work with if you are in the market to purchase or sell your home. We have worked with Alex many times and are always impressed by the team’s professionalism, dedication and patience. There was a lot of time and effort put into the hunt to find our dream home. The whole team wanted to ensure that it was a perfect fit for us. They encouraged us to see as many homes as possible to be sure that we were confident when making our final decision. Alex is a woman of integrity and you can always be assured that she has your best interest in mind. She is a strong negotiator, well respected and is highly knowledgeable in the real estate market. If you are looking for a solid agent and team, I strongly recommend Alex Irish and Associates, you will not be disappointed. -Sarah

A M

Thanks to Alex, Laurie and Samantha who recently sold our home. Very professional service, great marketing and communication!

Heather Smiles

We first met Laura Van Zeyl and the team on our first home purchase three years ago. When we found a dream house we had to have recently, we knew exactly who to call to help us make it a reality. Laura is such a pleasure to work with and we absolutely couldn't have done it all without her support and guidance through both the buying and the selling process. I have, and will continue, to refer her to anyone interested in a home in the Halton/Oakville/Burlington area. She is absolutely the best!

Bob Woloschuk

Irene has done an excellent job in searching for a house for us. Very knowledgeable and ensures needs are addressed in a timely manner.

Kerry

Alex and Laurie were an absolute pleasure to work with!

Charlotte Riddell

We have had the pleasure of working with Alex Irish & Associates on more than one occasion. Alex and her team are the utmost professionals and make the entire process of selling your home run smoothly. They always have their clients best interest at heart. We would highly recommend!

mat bak

Working with Alex and Irene continues to be an excellent experience.

Judy Mills

We highly recommend Alex Irish and her team for the purchase or sale of your property. They were 100% professional, educated us on the changing market, and assisted with everything including new home options. When it was time to negotiate, Alex's insights were invaluable and it was apparent the team had a lot of experience. We have no hesitation in recommending Alex Irish & Associates.

Dave Buchanan

Alex, Laurie and Samantha were thoroughly professional in the listing and selling process of our home. They were attentive, highly responsive and paid close attention to every detail.

BK 647

Laura van Zeyl and team were simply amazing in help us sell our hone. The entire process was seamless and the end result was perfect. Their professionalism and understanding of the market shone through!