Listing Presentation: Chris Costabile

The Little Black Book

Welcome to the Family

The Agency is a full-service real estate brokerage pairing boutique local services with the vast resources of an entire global team. Each agent is empowered by the team’s collective knowledge and international network to offer our clients a true competitive edge. Behind the sale of each property, no matter how large or small the transaction, is a world-class sales and marketing team. Unlike traditional brokerages, we capitalize on the strength of the whole to offer our clients better representation and an extensive global reach.

Agent Profile

Chris Costabile is an award-winning, top-producing real estate professional with a decade of experience in the industry. Known for his charisma, unwavering commitment to client success, and dynamic approach to problem-solving, Chris has completed more than 750 transactions to date and achieved more than $700M in sales. He serves as a managing partner of The Agency Brantford alongside his wife, Courtney Costabile.

A highly respected agent with a sterling reputation, Chris’ extensive accolades reflect his tireless work ethic. Among his many designations, Chris has been named Top 100 & Top 1% out of 70,000+ Agents on TREB 2022-2023, Top 1% with the Brantford Real Estate Association 2019-2023, 4 All-time sales records in Norfolk & Brantford Counties, 2022 & 2023 Top 5% Chairman’s Award with The Agency.

Raised in Haldimand and having lived in Brantford, Norfolk and now Langton, Chris is deeply familiar with the region’s real estate market and readily collaborates with fellow agents to provide his clients with the best guidance and most up-to-date information when it comes to buying, selling and investing.

Known for balancing genuine compassion with a straightforward, no-nonsense approach, Chris is a stellar asset to clients with all kinds of real estate goals—from first-

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time buyers to seasoned investors and beyond. Plus, Chris’ natural talent for anticipating future market trends ensures that each purchase his clients make works for their current and future goals. “Client experience is the most important element of what I do,” says Chris. “It is my honour and responsibility to provide them with the best service possible. And I’ll do whatever it takes to ensure that happens.”

In his spare time, Chris can be found spending time with his family of seven, watching sports, travelling, collecting signed football helmets, and smoking meats to serve to gatherings of friends and family.

Chris is also active in the philanthropy space. In addition to organizing and hosting a memorial golf tournament in honour of a late friend, Chris regularly donates to The Breast Cancer Society, Brantford’s Nova Vita women’s shelter and The Why Not Youth Centre. He also sponsors several local children’s sports teams each year. “I am passionate about giving back to my community especially when it comes to our youth,” says Chris. “I involve my children in as many charity events as possible—it’s so vital to instill humility and gratitude from a young age. I’ve also lost many friends to accidents and illness, so building relationships and making sure people know they are loved and cared for is of the utmost importance to me.”

My Reach

Being a part of our boutique luxury brokerage means benefiting from the strength of the whole. It means coming together with fellow real estate professionals who are constantly rethinking industry norms and pushing themselves further through technology, design, and service. It’s real estate without boundaries.

It’s real estate that moves you.

Career Highlights

Over 750 Transactions

Over $700 Million in Real Estate Volume

Awards & Accolades

2022 & 2023

Top 5% Chairman’s Award with The Agency

Top 1% with the Brantford Real Estate Association 2019-2023

Top 100 & Top 1% out of 70,000+ Agents on TREB in 2023

4 All-time sales records in Norfolk & Brantford Counties

Top 100 Agents in Canada From Rate My Agent | 2021

Best Real Estate Agent Silver, Platinum, and Top Pick in Community Votes | 2020-2023

Top 30 Under 30 | 2017 & 2018

Top Agent Magazine Cover & Story | 2021

Top 35 Under 35 REM | 2019

Top 50 under 50 with Disrupters Magazine

Multiple Centurion Winner with C21

Triple Platinum Winner With Re/Max

Canadian Business Review Board 2022 Best Business in Canada Readers Choice Diamond Winner | 2017 to 2022

Norfolk’s Self Proclaimed #1 Realtor®

“He then picked us up from our hotel to view 11 houses in one day.”

Absolutely impressed with Chris! We relocated to Brantford, Chris spent 2 weeks prior going over our wants/needs and sent us a variety of houses to view prior. He then picked us up from our hotel to view 11 houses in one day, plus took us around Brantford/Paris and was our tour guide. Chris dedicated an entire Saturday for us and Sunday morning for the second viewing and found us our perfect home! If you need an agent call Chris.

RACHEL TAYLOR

“I would 100% recommend Chris Costabile.”

I had the pleasure of both selling my first home and purchasing my new home with Chris. The work and effort he put in to finding me my new home that was just perfect for me is like no other. His personality and attention to detail made something that would have otherwise been a very stressful experience for me such a fun and memorable one. Even after seeing and putting offers in on so many homes in this crazy market, his positivity kept me going. He listened to my needs and wants for a new home and found me the perfect place. I couldn’t be happier! Anyone looking to buy or sell – I would 100% recommend Chris Costabile.

SARAH PIPE

Chris arranged professional packers and cleaners for me.”

I have had a few real estate dealings in the past, but I have never had an agent so thorough, knowledgeable, compassionate, and considerate as Chris. Also, I have never had a home sell so quickly! Because I am single and have had a few health issues, Chris arranged professional packers and cleaners for me. He’s also arranged for the moving company to move me upon closing. He and his Executive Assistant, have been in constant communication with me which let me know how hard they were working for me. A new experience for sure! Chris has made this move far less stressful than any I’ve had in the past. I gladly and highly recommend Chris to anyone considering a real estate transaction!

BEVERLEY ALLAN

“He was able to sell my house for well above asking in two days.”

Chris goes above and beyond when selling a house. Not only was he an amazing realtor but he is a great guy, easy to talk to about life in general. He talks to you straight up about the market and is reasonable with expectations. He was able to sell my house for well above asking in two days. I would recommend Chris to anyone buying or selling a house. You will not be disappointed.

KYLE THOMPSON

“Working with Chris has been a wonderful experience.”

Another successful purchase/sale with Chris! I met Chris years ago, showing me a home I had interest in. I have continued to reach out to Chris and now have 4 moves (sale/purchases) to reflect on, they have all been amazingly smooth transactions. Chris was extremely helpful with market information, sale/purchase strategies, home staging, and great recommendations on moving companies, and the list goes on. Chris’s assistant kept appointment bookings, staging coordinations and went out of her way to assist me with touch ups and small projects that were difficult for myself to complete. Working with Chris has been a wonderful experience, when you work with someone who cares about the success of their clients, my needs were met fully, takes the edge off knowing you are supported by the best! Again, I thank you, my friend. All the best in 2022 and beyond!

DEBRA BECKELS

“He takes his job very seriously and it is his mission to find you your dream home.”

Chris is amazing and I would recommend him to anyone selling/buying a home. He is honest, down to earth and funny. He takes his job very seriously and it is his mission to find you your dream home. He gains tons of insight from you initially and takes the time to ensure the listings he sends to you are catered to what you are interested in and fits you and your family’s needs leaving no stone unturned. He also has a huge network and goes above and beyond to sell your home. Would recommend him 100 times over! Plus his executive assistant is pretty awesome too!

NICOLE PATTERSON

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The Agency Overview

Real Estate with Real Experience

The Agency has offices in some of the world’s most coveted real estate markets, allowing us to serve our clients with a full scope of residential, commercial, luxury leasing, vacation rental and new development real estate services. Our established position in prime, first- and second-home markets allows us to better serve our clients by expanding our reach among high-net-worth buyers. We are also able to specifically target markets with buyers particularly interested in your location.

OUR OFFICES

BAHAMAS

NASSAU

CANADA

BRANTFORD

CALGARY

COWICHAN

DOWNTOWN TORONTO

MONTREAL

MUSKOKA

NORTH VANCOUVER

NORTH YORK

OAKVILLE

OTTAWA

VICTORIA

WATERLOO

CAYMAN ISLANDS

GEORGE TOWN

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

LA ROMANA

MEXICO

LA PAZ

LOS CABOS

PUERTO VALLARTA

PUNTA DE MITA

RIVIERA MAYA

SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE

TODOS SANTOS

NETHERLANDS

AMSTERDAM

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

PROVIDENCIALES

UNITED STATES

ALAMO

ASPEN

AUSTIN

BAL HARBOUR

BEND

BEVERLY HILLS

BIRMINGHAM

BOSTON

BOZEMAN

BRENTWOOD

CALABASAS

CAPE COD AND ISLANDS

CARMEL

CARMEL (OCEAN AND DOLORES)

CHESAPEAKE

CORONA DEL MAR

D.C. METRO (BETHESDA, MD)

DENVER

DTLA - WEWORK

FREDERICK

HEALDSBURG

HOBOKEN

LA JOLLA

LAGUNA BEACH

LAS VEGAS

LOS ALTOS

LOS GATOS

MALIBU

MARIN

MAUI

NAPLES

NASHVILLE

NEW CANAAN

NEW YORK

NORTH ATLANTA

NORTH SHORE

PACIFIC PALISADES

PALM BEACH

PALM DESERT

PARK CITY

PASADENA

SANTA BARBARA

SCOTTSDALE

SEATTLE

SHERMAN OAKS

SOUTH BAY

SOUTH SHORE

ST. GEORGE

STUDIO CITY

VENICE

WESTCHESTER

WOODSIDE

THE POWER OF THE AGENCY

TOP LUXURY BROKERAGE

Inman’s 2022 Golden I Awards

7 YEARS

Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies

3 YEARS

Financial Times: One of The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies

#1

Among RealTrends Top 50 Firms in Average Sales Price by Sides at $2.5M

#21

RealTrends 500 List of Top Residential Brokerages

Real Estate with Real People

The Agency partners with the best in the business, taking a quality over quantity approach to building the team. This is how we’ve maintained our boutique feel, even as we’ve continued our global expansion. We work together as a community, constantly sharing resources, contacts and spheres of influence. Our agents are supported by dedicated administrative, marketing and tech teams so they may focus on what they do best—sell real estate. Our agents are also focused on giving back to the communities they call home by dedicating their time and efforts to charitable organizations and local-based philanthropic initiatives.

Social Media

Social media has evolved into a driving force of global real estate sales. It’s no longer just about posting photos of a listing. It’s about creat ing unique content that engages with all audiences across all platforms.

Our dedicated social media strategists study trends and algorithms to enhance content performance and drive our digital strategy.

Our secrets are your secrets.

OUR FOLLOWING

One of the World’s Most-Followed

Residential Brokerages on Social Media

68,000

Average Global Impressions per Post

51%

Increase in Direct-Referral Traffic on Instagram Year Over Year

Followed by Verified, High-Profile Clientele including C-Suite Execs, Athletes, Celebrities & Influencers

Real Estate with Real Vision

OUR MARKETING

The Agency’s in-house marketing team is made up of designers, copywriters, digital experts and public relations specialists who have branded billions of dollars in real estate. Collaborating closely with the listing agent, the creative team custom tailors marketing plans and strategies, dissecting the precise details of a property to make each more compelling and relatable.

Our Method

No. 1 Pre-Launch

During the pre-launch stage, we will create the visual and narrative story of your property as we prepare to make its market debut. Pre-launch services may include:

PRICING & MARKETING STRATEGY

HOME STAGING & ART CURATION

NARRATIVE CREATION

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY

COLLATERAL CREATION FOR PRINT & DIGITAL

PRESENT LISTING TO INTERNAL TEAM AT THE AGENCY

DIRECT CONTACT WITH QUALIFIED LEADS

No. 2 Launch

Once the property launches, we work to drive market value and qualified traffic among buyers. Launch services may include:

LISTING LIVE ON THEAGENCYRE.COM & MLS

DEPLOY NEW PROPERTY EBLAST TO CURATED BROKER & CLIENT LIST OPEN HOUSES (VIRTUAL, BY APPOINTMENT OR LIVE)

DIGITAL MARKETING

TARGETED DIGITAL, SOCIAL & PRINT ADVERTISING

PUBLIC RELATIONS

CURATED EVENTS (VIRTUAL OR LIVE)

GUIDED VIDEO TOURS

SOCIAL MEDIA PLACEMENT

No. 3 Ongoing

Post launch, we work to capitalize on the momentum generated in the first two phases by continuing our outreach and amplifying our marketing efforts. Ongoing services may include:

DETAILED FEEDBACK ON ALL SHOWINGS

REAL-TIME DATA ON MARKETING INITIATIVES

DOCUMENT MEDIA COVERAGE

COHESIVE UPDATES ON MARKET ACTIVITY & ANALYTICS

MAINTAIN ADVERTISING SCHEDULE & ANALYTICS

No. 4 Sales Process

Once an offer is accepted, we remain by your side through every step of the transaction process as we work tirelessly to successfully navigate to closing day.

NEGOTIATE ON YOUR BEHALF

STAY IN CONSTANT COMMUNICATION

WORK TIRELESSLY TO REACH CLOSING DAY

We’ve only just begun. We strive to create long-lasting relationships, and remain ready to serve our clients’ real estate needs anytime, anywhere in the world.

Our Marketing

Your Home in the Spotlight

No two homes are alike and each has a story to tell. We are uniquely positioned to create and share that story, having marketed and sold some of the most iconic properties in the world. Our in-house marketing team creates a story, narratively and artistically, that helps buyers envision their lives, and the lives of their loved ones, in the comfort of your home.

Our Collateral

The Agency’s collateral design goes well beyond the standard brochure and flyer, breaking away from the one-size-fits-all mentality of the industry. Our full suite of marketing materials allows each property’s individual character and personality to shine. The vision, care and effort we use to set The Agency apart in the industry are the same used to market the properties we represent. The marketing team creates tangible touchpoints—collateral that leaves a lasting impact, long after a prospect’s first interaction with a property.

Digital Campaigns

The Agency creates targeted digital campaigns highly focused to reach qualified prospects for your listing. Through eblast campaigns, website display ads and targeted social media ads, we ensure your message reaches the right audience and delivers measurable returns.

Print & Digital Advertising

The Agency’s marketing team designs memorable print and digital advertising campaigns that engage buyers and pique their interest to learn more. Compelling advertising provides maximum exposure while ensuring your home stands out in the crowd.

Public Relations

Your Property’s Global Debut

The Agency has become a commanding force in the industry by harnessing the power of the media to ensure maximum exposure for the properties we represent. Our Public Relations team leverages relationships with traditional and new media outlets, to give each property a distinct voice—a story people want to be a part of and aspire to attain. The PR team has also positioned The Agency as an influential voice in the industry. Our agents are called upon to provide market insight and create bylined articles for leading industry publications, such as Worth, Inman and International Banker.

Media Hits That Translate to Sales Activity

Press Placements Annually

of articles in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Architectural Digest, Robb Report, Mansion Global, San Francisco Chronicle, and more

Editorial Coverage that Equates to Hundreds of Millions in Advertising Dollars

Los Angeles, New York & Miami-Based Team

Featured Press

ACCESS HOLLYWOOD

APARTMENT THERAPY

ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST

ARTFUL LIVING

ASPEN TIMES

BARRON’S

BELLA MAGAZINE

BLOOMBERG

BRAVO

BUSINESS INSIDER

C MAGAZINE

CALGARY HERALD

CALIFORNIA HOME + DESIGN

CARIBBEAN JOURNAL

CHINA DAILY

CITY & SHORE MAGAZINE

CNBC

COSMOPOLITAN

COTTAGES & GARDENS

COUNTRY & TOWN HOUSE

CSQ MAGAZINE

CURBED

DIGS MAGAZINE

DUJOUR

DWELL

E! NEWS

ELITE TRAVELER

ELLE

ELLE DECOR

ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT

ENTREPRENEUR

FINANCIAL TIMES

FORBES

FORE MAGAZINE

FOX NEWS

GALERIE MAGAZINE

GLOBE STREET

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

GQ

HAUTE RESIDENCE

HERALD SUN

HOUSE BEAUTIFUL

JUSTLUXE

INMAN

INMEXICO

INTERIOR DESIGN

KTLA

LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS

LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE

LUXURY MAGAZINE

MANSION GLOBAL

MEXICO NEWS DAILY

MODERN LUXURY

MSN

NBC

NOB HILL GAZETTE

OCEAN HOME MAGAZINE

OBSERVER

ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS

JOURNAL

ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

PALM SPRINGS LIFE

PENTA

PEOPLE

RADAR ONLINE

REALTOR.COM

REFINERY 29

ROBB REPORT

ROBB REPORT SINGAPORE

SALT LAKE TRIBUNE

SANTA BARBARA LIFE & STYLE

SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST

THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE

THE DAILY MAIL

THE FINANCIAL TIMES

THE GUARDIAN

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

THE LOS ANGELES BUSINESS

JOURNAL

THE LOS ANGELES TIMES

THE MIAMI HERALD

THE NEW YORK POST

THE NEW YORK TIMES

THE REAL DEAL

THE SUN SENTINEL

THE SUNDAY TIMES

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

THE WASHINGTON POST

THRIVE GLOBAL

TODAY

TMZ

TOWN & COUNTRY

TRAVEL + LEISURE

TRAVEL WEEKLY

TRAVEL PULSE

TORONTO STAR

UNIQUE HOMES

US WEEKLY

USA TODAY

VARIETY VERANDA

VOGUE

WORTH

YACHTS INTERNATIONAL YAHOO!

Building Relationships

The Agency’s Public Relations team nurtures connections by working with international partners and media outlets from around the world. The Agency is the only brokerage to sponsor the National Association of Real Estate Editors (NAREE) convention, an annual, week-long series of in-depth discussions and workshops with more than 300 of the world’s leading real estate reporters exploring new trends, market data analysis, and more.

Social Media

The Agency’s social media channels offer immeasurable value to our clients. We have an unmatched global following of prospects and brokers, who can be reached on a moment’s notice. The Agency also partners with leading publications to stage Instagram takeovers that showcase some of our most notable listings.

Blog & The Agency Edit

The Agency curates original editorial blog content featuring our perspective on real estate news, design trends, hot properties and travel destinations. Our weekly newsletter, The Agency Edit, shares these stories with more than 300,000 individuals.

Events

Generating a buzz is what we do best. And what better way to make your home the toast of the town than with an unforgettable event. Not only do we curate the invite list and manage the event, we leverage our partnerships with luxury brands to ensure peak sophistication and style.

Brand Partnerships

The Agency partners with luxury brands to offer our clients strategic opportunities that garner measurable results. We present our clients with partnership opportunities, from intimate private events to VIP launches and event sponsorships, to ensure maximum exposure among highly targeted potential buyers.

The Agency’s global team of real estate professionals comes together in each market to advocate for their communities. They remain deeply connected to their neighborhoods by supporting a wide range of charitable organizations to make a difference on a local and global scale. The Agency’s official charity partner is Giveback Homes, a community of real estate professionals committed to creating social change by building homes for families around the world. By working with one of our agents, you immediately become part of our philanthropic mission and a valued member of our community.

Our Technology

Connecting People Through Technology

The Agency led the advancement of real estate technology, putting systems in place that inspire human connection, which will remain the most vital component of the real estate business. The data we capture allows us to make informed decisions as to where to market and ultimately sell your home faster. This data becomes our agents’ proprietary information, keeping them and our clients current, competitive and influential in the industry.

The AgencyConnect

The Agency devised and developed a fully integrated Client Relationship Management system—AgencyConnect—our biggest collaborative tool. The custom-built system allows us to seamlessly communicate amongst each other and with our clients to anticipate market trends and opportunities.

TheAgencyRE.com

TheAgencyRE.com created a new benchmark for website design in the real estate industry. In 2020, we took our award-winning website and paired it with an innovative new property search platform to enhance the way our clients search for real estate. The website was designed for optimum performance across all devices, from desktop to mobile platforms.

The Agency App

The Agency’s collaborative home search app allows clients to create collections of their favorite listings and connect with their agent in real-time within the app. It also notifies buyers instantly when a new property on the MLS matches their search, ensuring your property gets immediate exposure among our full network of potential buyers.