Our Team

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Professional Real Estate Services

Zev Gitalis

President, B.A.

As President of Model Suites Realty Inc., Zev combines 14 Years of both residential and commercial real estate brokerage experience. Zev is an expert in Toronto’s ever changing residential real estate market and his creative approach has helped many clients complete numerous successful residential real estate transactions. As Vice President and partner at Abe Gitalis Real Estate Ltd., Zev has also gained extensive experience in commercial sales and leasing in the King Street West market. Zev’s mission is to make sure that all customers have an exceptionally satisfying real estate experience.

zev@modelsuites.com

Marcus Boekelman

VP Marketing and Business Development BA

As founding partner of Model Suites Realty Inc., Marcus Boekelman possesses over 15 years of professional experience in real estate sales, marketing, brand and business development. After graduating from The University of Toronto with a BA in Urban Planning, he began his career in commercial real estate with Abe Gitalis in 1998 with a focus on the redevelopment of property in the Toronto core into modern residential and commercial office space. He has directed his own successful marketing company which became a leader in destination, entertainment and lifestyle brand marketing. He went on to hold senior marketing positions in real estate, entertainment and the health and fitness industry. With his combined experience, partnerships and client networks Marcus brings an entrepreneurial spirit, creative approach and vitality to each of his business development initiatives. marcus@modelsuites.com

Abe Gitalis

Broker of Record, B.Sc., M.B.A., CPM, CMR

As founder of Gitalis Group Inc., over the past 36 years, Abe Gitalis has built an integrated group of real estate companies offering full service brokerage, property management and construction primarily through Abe Gitalis Real Estate Ltd., Model Suites Realty Inc., Core Construction Corporation, and Dufferin Liberty Centre. Abe has successfully syndicated both commercial and residential real estate projects. A graduate of both McGill University (B.Sc.) and University of Toronto (M.B.A.), Abe continued his education in the real estate industry. He achieved the designation of CPM (Certified Property Manager) and CMR (Certified in the Marketing of Real Estate) under the Institute of Real Estate Management. Abe is an acknowledged real estate expert having completed thousands of sale and lease transactions.

abe@modelsuites.com

Heather Rovet

Director of Sales

As Director of Sales at Model Suites Realty (MSR), Heather has the pleasure of overseeing an exciting and diverse portfolio of urban dwellings for the innovative boutique real estate agency. It’s the perfect match for the native Torontonian who knows and loves every corner of the sophisticated and rapidly evolving metropolis her city of birth has become. With a practiced eye for style and design (earned during a successful career as a stylist for film and television) Heather is quick to spot gems and discover amazing potential in even the simplest of spaces. Her creativity and passion are complemented by her absolute dedication to client service – she listens, which is the root of her ability to help clients envision and find their dream space. Whether searching for or selling a property, Heather’s market knowledge, vast network and attention to detail provides international and city-based clients with unparalleled service and expertise.

Jason Pennell

Sales Representative

One of the most important assets that a client must have in todays complex real-estate market, is a clear understanding of the factors driving demand, and thus prices.  As both a real estate sales salesperson and a real estate investor with over 10 years of experience, Jason has dedicated his career to developing a unique understanding of todays marketplace.  Whether you are purchasing your first property, or considering your next investment opportunity, it always pays to have experience and knowledge on your side.  Jason strives to provide the most professional service possible. jason@modelsuite.com

Karmen Cheng

Sales Representative

karmen@modelsuites.com

Elena Safonova

Office Manager , B.Sc

elena@modelsuites.com

Nour Asholi

Sales Representative

nour@modelsuites.com