Grab a coffee and pull up a chair. People talk about “Durham Region” like it’s one place, but it’s really nine towns with nine personalities, from lakefront trails to village main streets to farm country. I’ve spent over a decade helping families buy and sell here, working out of our office on Kingston Road in Pickering. And now my wife, our two girls and I are moving to Claremont. So when I talk about Durham, I’m really talking about home.
Short answer: Looking for a realtor in Durham Region? AA Properties is a Pickering-based team led by broker Alex Antsyferov (Crown Kingdom Realty Inc.), with over a decade of helping families buy and sell across Pickering, Claremont, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa and the rest of Durham. Our Good Neighbours program gives Durham clients 10% of the commission AA Properties earns, paid on closing; conditions apply.
So which part of Durham fits you?
Here’s how I usually explain it when someone asks me over coffee. Start with how you want a regular Tuesday to feel, then pick the town.
Pickering
Our home base. Pickering has the lake and Frenchman’s Bay at the south end, a GO station for the Toronto commute, and newer neighbourhoods growing up north in Seaton. It’s where I’ve done a lot of my work, so I know it street by street. Welcome to Pickering
Claremont
Our family’s new home. Claremont is a small village in north Pickering, protected by the Greenbelt, so it stays small and friendly. If you see me at the coffee shop, say hi. First one’s on me. Claremont real estate
Ajax
Here’s the secret about Ajax: the best thing in town is the lakefront, and it belongs to everybody. Great for families who want trails and parks without giving up an easy commute. Ajax real estate
Whitby
Most towns get one charming downtown. Whitby got two: historic downtown Whitby and Brooklin up north. Lots of choice, from older character homes to newer family streets. Whitby real estate
Oshawa
People ask me, “What’s really going on in Oshawa?” Honestly, quite a lot. It’s a university and college town with a downtown that keeps getting more interesting, and it often gives buyers more room for their budget. Oshawa real estate
Clarington
Bowmanville, Courtice and Newcastle each feel like their own small town, with real main streets and room to grow. Thinking about Clarington? Let’s talk it through.
Uxbridge
Rolling hills, a cozy downtown and trails everywhere. They call it the Trail Capital of Canada, and once you visit, you’ll see why. Ask me about Uxbridge.
Scugog
Home to Port Perry, with its lakeside downtown on Lake Scugog. It’s a favourite for people who want small-town charm and water views. Ask me about Scugog.
Brock
The quiet north end of Durham: Beaverton, Cannington, Sunderland and the Lake Simcoe shoreline. Perfect if your dream includes more sky and fewer neighbours. Ask me about Brock.
Why the same plan works in every Durham town
Every one of these towns is different, but a great result always comes from the same place: a plan. For sellers, that means pricing from real nearby sales, getting the home ready (staging is part of most of our selling packages), marketing that reaches the right buyers, and calm, firm negotiation. For buyers, it means knowing what a home is really worth before you fall in love with it.
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And if your move takes you outside Durham, that plan travels with you. See how it works beyond Durham.
A little something back for our neighbours
This part makes me smile, because it’s my favourite way to say thank you.
Good Neighbours: buy or sell anywhere in Durham Region with us and get 10% of the commission AA Properties earns, paid on closing; conditions apply.
Everyday Heroes: first responders, nurses, military members, teachers, ECE and school staff, people 60+ and neighbours in need anywhere in Ontario get 25% of the commission AA Properties earns, paid on closing; conditions apply.
Durham Region real estate FAQs
How do I choose the best realtor in Durham Region?
Look for someone who knows your specific town, not just the region. Ask how they’ll price your home, what’s included in their marketing and staging, and exactly what you get for the commission you’ll pay, in writing. Read their Google reviews, then meet them in person. You’ll know pretty quickly if they listen.
Which parts of Durham does AA Properties serve?
All of it: Pickering, Claremont, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington, Uxbridge, Scugog and Brock. Our office is at 1725 Kingston Rd, Unit 18, Pickering.
How does the Good Neighbours program work?
When you buy or sell a home in Durham Region with us, you get 10% of the commission AA Properties earns, paid on closing; conditions apply. See the details.
Do you only help people in Durham?
Durham comes first, but no. We also help families across Toronto, York Region, Peel, Halton and the rest of Ontario. Here’s how.
How much is my Durham home worth?
It depends on your street, your home and what’s sold nearby lately. The easiest way to find out is a free, no-obligation home evaluation.
Let’s grab a coffee and make a plan
Tell me what you’re thinking, whether it’s next month or next year, and I’ll put together a plan that fits your family and your town.
Or just call me at 416-845-8433. I’d love to hear from you.