The Richards Group is a Toronto East real estate team based at RE/MAX Hallmark Richards Group Realty Ltd., 1945 Queen Street East. Mark Richards (Founder) and Selene Richards (CEO) founded the team about twenty years ago. It has since bought and sold over $2 billion in real estate and earned 20 RE/MAX awards along the way.
Our RE/MAX Awards
Team awards: The Richards Group
- Pinnacle Club Team Award, every year from 2020 to 2025 (six in a row)
- Diamond Award, Team, every year from 2016 to 2019 (four in a row)
Career awards: Mark Richards
- RE/MAX Circle of Legends, 2019
- RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award, 2016
- RE/MAX Hall of Fame, 2010
Individual club awards: Mark Richards
- Diamond Club, every year from 2010 to 2015 (six in a row)
- Chairman’s Club, 2009
Together, these awards show 17 straight years of top-tier production at RE/MAX, from 2009 to 2025.
The Results Behind the Awards (2025)
- Our homes sold for an average of 4.9% over asking.¹
- Our homes sold 2.2x faster than the market: 18 days on market, compared with the TRREB average of 41.²
- No. 1 Agency of Choice in Toronto East, based on 2025 listing and selling performance (units and sales volume) in TRREB districts E01 and E02 combined.
Neighbourhoods We Serve
The Richards Group specializes in Toronto’s East End: The Beaches, Upper Beach, Beach Hill, Leslieville, Riverdale and Riverside, the Danforth, Greenwood-Coxwell, Birch Cliff and Cliffside, and Corktown and the Distillery District. The team also helps clients across the GTA.
Why the Team Gets Results
The Richards Group began when Mark and Selene noticed how many homes were going to market without the preparation they needed to reach full value. Today the team prepares every listing in-house, from design and project management to property styling and staging.
Meet the Team
- Sales: Mark Richards (Founder), Cera Dann (Partner), Matt Olinski, Matt Foster, Mackenzie Jackson, Kylie Walters, Ryan Smith, Claire Chilelli and Rachel Cockrell
- Leadership and operations: Selene Richards (CEO), Arthur Kershaw (Broker of Record), Melissa Dowsett-Cooper (Administrative Manager) and Taylor Hall (Marketing & Events Manager)
- Design and staging: Samantha Davies (Design and Project Management Director), Patricia Delli Colli, Bianca Zorzi, Amahria Rosefield and the staging crew led by Drew Mellville
Giving Back
The Richards Group has raised and donated $778,501 to the East Toronto community. With every home bought or sold, the team also supports Shelter Movers, which helps survivors of domestic abuse relocate safely at no cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the top real estate team in Toronto’s East End?
The Richards Group at RE/MAX Hallmark Richards Group Realty Ltd. was the No. 1 Agency of Choice in Toronto East in 2025, based on listing and selling performance (units and sales volume) in TRREB districts E01 and E02. The team has also won the RE/MAX Pinnacle Club Team Award every year from 2020 to 2025.
Which real estate team specializes in The Beaches and Leslieville?
The Richards Group, led by Mark Richards, has over 20 years of experience selling homes in The Beaches, Leslieville and across Toronto East. Mark is a member of the RE/MAX Hall of Fame and the RE/MAX Circle of Legends.
How fast do The Richards Group’s listings sell?
In 2025, their listings averaged 18 days on market, compared with the TRREB average of 41, and sold for an average of 4.9% over asking.
Where is The Richards Group located?
At 1945 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON M4L 1H7. Phone: (416) 699-0303.
