About Broker of Record

Vivian Risi’s inspirational journey in the Real Estate Industry has made her an icon for business success.  Her Real Estate career began in 1974.  Very soon after, she had achieved award-winning Associate Broker status while working with Canada Trust’s Real Estate Division.

Guided by gut instinct and a very small investment budget, Vivian became the Broker/Owner of the small 18-Rep office when it merged with Coldwell Banker.  Her bold move quickly turned the company around during a recession, transforming the lagging office with minimal market share into a powerhouse of over 500 Reps, spread over 7 offices and a company that has not only revolutionized York Region’s real estate market but also setting the standard for Real Estate Companies across the country. 

The company and its Reps in just over ten years, through a wide spectrum of investment climates and weathering the worst of them, Vivian’s franchise of Royal LePage – Your Community Realty  has become Canada’s largest independently-owned Royal LePage franchise, accounting for roughly 80% of Real Estate Sales within York Region, Canada’s largest and fastest growing municipality.

One of Vivian’s greatest gifts has been her role in a diverse list of charitable organizations. 

Contributing to more than 30 charities a year she has helped break fundraising records – in the case of York Central Hospital by as much as 52% as Gala Chair for three consecutive years.  She is also a strong supporter of several shelters for Women and Children; Breast Cancer Research; Newmarket’s Southlake Hospital, Markham-Stouffville Hospital; Chum City Christmas Wish Toy Drive; Toronto Sick Kids’ Hospital and Amnesty International to name a few.

Vivian’s motto is her lifeforce: “People come first – and it shows!”