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Brendan Powell's Reviews

The BREL Team are fantastic! Brendan and Melanie are diligent, consistently went the extra mile and exceeded our expectations. The entire experience from selling to buying was seamless and fast. My condo sold before it was listed! They are skilled negotiators who truly care about the concerns of their clients above and beyond worrying about […]

Monika M. | Buyer | 01.10.14

Working with Melanie and Brendan was absolutely fantastic! They were completely supportive with us as we dipped our toe hesitantly into buying a bigger home, but once we found a house we loved, they jumped into action and helped get us the house that very night…and got our current house sold for us less than […]

Eric & Sue A. | Buyer | 11.28.13

We had a wonderful experience with the BREL Team! Brendan and Mel are knowledgeable, passionate, accessible and easy going. At every step, they made sure we were comfortable and well informed, promptly answering our (many) questions and clearly explaining out next steps. Being guided by such a skilled and experienced team made the process of […]

Lisa & Jason A. | Buyer | 11.15.13

Working with Brendan and Melanie has been a fantastic experience! We wanted to speak with them after reading the glowing reviews, which we quickly found out were accurate. As first-time home buyers, working with Brendan and Melanie made the process of finding and buying our first home uncomplicated and reassuring. They walked us through the […]

Karen I. & Ian M. | Buyer | 11.04.13

Mel and Brendan made the whole experience of buying a house and selling our condo a pleasure. My partner and I have both purchased and sold property before, but this was by far the best experience. We were so impressed with their market knowledge not to mention all of the time spent making sure our […]

Jason N. & John H. | Buyer | 10.28.13

When I decided to take that initial step to becoming a first-time seller, it brought about a surprising level of uncertainty—in part from my realization that this was going to be a very different experience than being a first-time buyer. However, upon meeting with Brendan and Melanie, any and all anxiety I felt about the […]

Jerome V. | Buyer | 10.23.13

Overwhelmed. Terrified. Uninformed. Naive. Delusional. We fit the general profile of first time home buyers in Toronto. At the beginning, we thought to ourselves, like everyone with access to Google, “How hard could it be?” You look up a neighbourhood. Find a house you like. Play hard ball and negotiate down to a steal of […]

Kelly & Annette M. | Buyer | 09.26.13

As a real estate lawyer and also fellow Realtor, there could not be a more discerning seller than me. But when circumstances prevented us from listing our own income property for sale, my husband and I wanted representation from the best there was in the industry – and we found it with the BREL team. The sale of […]

Liz L. & Vic C. | Buyer | 09.20.13

I came across Brendan and Mel from a quick google search. The first thing I noticed was all the positive reviews about the BREL team. I called them immediately at 7 that night looking to purchase a condo thinking I would get an answering machine. They answered and talked to me for half an hour […]

Cam Q. | Buyer | 08.08.13

I guess you can credit the recent rainstorms as the incentive for finding that perfect condo or loft as well as for landing on Brendan and Mel’s doorstep! I was unfamiliar with the fine print of condo living and met with them for a tutorial. What a great couple! They filled me in on the […]

Gail D. | Buyer | 07.31.13

The best thing about Brendan and Melanie is that they don’t help you buy or sell homes – they build relationships. These relationships help you find your dream home, unload your condo, and not overpay or underprice. We met Brendan, by chance, close to a year before we were ready to buy. Over that time […]

Derek M. & Sam Y. | Buyer | 07.22.13

Going back and forth between two neighbourhoods, I was torn where I wanted to call home. The BREL team brought forward great knowledge of downtown Toronto, but never did I feel pressured to make a decision. Their objective feedback allowed me to feel completely comfortable with the choice I made. And to add to the […]

Taleen D. | Buyer | 07.22.13

I am soaring in disbelief. Grazie for your voracious determination to realize an impossible dream list. You are an irresistible mash-up of eloquence, grace and spunk – much like the dream loft you scored for me. And, grazie for all the remarkable connections and sound, generous advice to secure a breathless sale. I adore you.

Maristella R. | Buyer | 07.15.13

From the start Melanie and Brendan were awesome to work with. They helped us find our new loft within 2 and half of weeks of intense looking. We went to see over 50 places in 2 weekends which was taxing but they Brendan kept it fun and positive all the way through. As a team […]

Andrew R. & Millena T. | Buyer | 07.08.13

We were first time sellers and wanted to sell our Toronto townhouse, following a decision to move to another province. The BREL team had such a nice website that we decided to give them a shout and see how they could help us! Right from the start Mel and Brenden were exceptional in every aspects: […]

Alex P. & Lorianne V. | Buyer | 05.23.13

We tried marketing our condos ourselves for 4 months without success. Within a few days of meeting Brendan and Mel we had our listing posted and they drove plenty of traffic through our condo. They dealt with the negotiations professionally and advised us when we needed it. We feel that Brendan and Mel delivered value […]

Tricia & Mark B. | Buyer | 04.30.13

Great, great, great! We contacted them because we needed to find a place in Toronto fast. We emailed them our requirements, the neighbourhood we were looking for and Brendan was very responsive. Appointments were made and visits were very efficient. He didn’t try to sell us an apartment that will not fill our needs but […]

Alexandre & Magali D. | Buyer | 04.18.13

We thought the process of selling our first condo would be daunting. Luckily for us we found Melanie and Brendan! They took the time to explain every aspect of the selling process to us and they were very helpful every step of the way. Melanie and Brendan were very professional and knowledgeable and always responded […]

Lina & Diana D. | Buyer | 04.02.13

We had a very positive experience using BREL to sell our loft. Melanie and Brendan are very knowledgeable about the market and especially the downtown core. Every step of the way they were helpful, patient, and understanding. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them!!!

Laura C. & Michael R. | Buyer | 03.12.13

Choosing the BREL team is the best choice you can make. Mel and Brendan understood what my husband and I were looking for, and did not waste time showing us properties which did not meet our criteria. They sold both our properties for much more than we expected, and we recently “won” our dream home […]

Anika J. & Peter N. | Buyer | 03.10.13

Brendan and Mel are extremely professional, knowledgeable and accommodating and working with them was an absolute pleasure! Being fairly new to this real estate market, they were incredibly helpful and their advanced paperless system was quick, efficient and environmentally friendly. Brendan and Mel never even hesitated on answering all off my questions (there were a […]

Tony R. | Buyer | 02.16.13

Foi ótimo ter trabalhado com Brandan quando nos mudamos pra Toronto, seu trabalho foi muito eficiente e sua experiência nos ajudou a descobrir onde de fato gostaríamos de morar. Ficamos contentes por ter encontrado nosso lar tão rapidamente. Ótimo trabalho. It was great working with with the BREL team when we first arrive in Toronto […]

Roberto & Rosana S. | Buyer | 01.30.13

Reasons I loved working with Brendan and Mel: They are busy (good sign), but were prompt in their replies to all my questions. As a first-time home buyer I appreciated their honesty, clarity in explaining things, and understanding of what I was looking for. It’s obvious they enjoy their work and are total professionals – […]

Leslie T. | Buyer | 01.30.13

What can I say except it was great to have Brendan, Mel, and Jia as our guides buying a home for the first time in Toronto or anywhere else for that matter. They were informative, patient and knowledgeable. Our deal spanned 4 countries at one point and they kept everything moving with the use of […]

Daniela B., Mario M. & Hero | Buyer | 01.09.13

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