How to Choose a Persian-Speaking (Farsi) Realtor in Toronto and the GTA
Short answer: choose a Persian-speaking realtor the same way you would choose any agent. Confirm the agent is registered with RECO, expect to receive and have explained the RECO Information Guide before any services, get your representation agreement in writing before you make an offer, and ask about local experience in the area you are buying or renting in.
Updated October 31, 2026.
Why language matters in a real estate deal
Offers, conditions, deposits and closing dates move fast. Working in your first language helps you understand each document before you sign. It does not replace the protections Ontario law gives every client.
1. Check registration
Agents and brokerages in Ontario are regulated under the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002 (TRESA) and registered with the Real Estate Council of Ontario. Use RECO's public registrant search to confirm the person's name, registration status and brokerage.
2. Expect the RECO Information Guide
Under TRESA, a registrant must give you and explain the RECO Information Guide before providing services or assistance (RECO Bulletin 2.1: RECO Information Guide). It explains the difference between being a client and a self-represented party.
3. Get the agreement in writing
If a buyer representation agreement starts verbally, the brokerage must put it in writing, sign it and give it to you to sign as soon as possible, and before you make an offer. Read the term, commission and the geographic area it covers.
4. Questions to ask
- Which brokerage are you registered with?
- How many buyers or tenants have you helped in this area?
- Will you explain every document in Persian before I sign?
- Who else on your team will I deal with?
About Farshad
Farshad Fazaeli is a registered Salesperson (RECO registration 5032054) with International Realty Firm, Inc., Brokerage, serving Richmond Hill, York Region and the GTA in Persian and English. Persian site: fazaeli.ca/fa.
Sources
General information only, not legal, tax or financial advice. Figures were checked against the sources linked above in October 2026 and can change; confirm your own situation with a lawyer, accountant, lender or the Landlord and Tenant Board before you sign anything.
Farshad Fazaeli, Salesperson, International Realty Firm, Inc., Brokerage, 647-667-5555 · Richmond Hill, ON
FAQ
How do I check that a Persian-speaking realtor is licensed in Ontario?
Every real estate agent in Ontario must be registered with the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) under the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002. You can look up the agent's name on RECO's public registrant search.
What document must an agent give me before helping me?
Before providing services or assistance, a registrant must give you and explain the RECO Information Guide.
Does a buyer representation agreement have to be in writing?
If you agree verbally, the brokerage must put the agreement in writing, sign it and give it to you to sign as soon as possible, and before you make an offer.
Is Farshad Fazaeli a Farsi-speaking realtor?
Yes. Farshad Fazaeli is a registered Salesperson with International Realty Firm, Inc., Brokerage, serving Richmond Hill and the GTA in Persian (Farsi) and English.
Richmond Hill & GTA · International Realty Firm, Inc., Brokerage
647-667-5555 · info@melk.ca