• Yosi Behar - President | Broker of Record

    President and Broker of The Behar Group, Yosi has been an active real estate representative and broker in Ontario for 40 years, with overwhelming success.  He has assembled and completed numerous transactions for such companies as Bell Canada, Runnymede Development Corporation Limited, Imperial Oil, Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, Tribute Homes, Royop Corporation, Petro-Canada, Royal Bank of Canada, The Bank of Montreal, Liberty Developments, Minuk Construction, and Metrus Development.

    Yosi’s current mandates include acting as real estate advisor for The Brick Furniture Stores, Volvo Canada, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Lexus/Toyota, Honda, Acura, Hyundai, Mazda, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Subaru, Kia, Mitsubishi, and Suzuki. He prides himself on his impeccable reputation for service, integrity, perseverance, and loyalty to his valued clientele.

  • Avi Behar - Chief Executive Officer | Broker

    Avi’s career in real estate started in 1995. Since then, he has been involved in commercial, industrial, and investment transactions on all levels. At the outset, he involved himself principally in commercial leasing, which quickly transitioned into the listing of properties for lease and sale, as well as tenant representation. His network of mandated relationships both on the landlord and tenant sides are now his focus, and he keeps a constant eye towards new business opportunities, particularly land acquisition and development.

    Avi has a remarkable ability to balance the ongoing search for real estate opportunities across Ontario with the management and direction of The Behar Group team.  At the same time, his specialty remains his sincere and honest attention to his clients’ needs.

  • Greg Evans - Executive Vice President | Broker

    Since joining The Behar Group in 2002, Greg has proven to provide only the highest level of care and professionalism to all clients. Whether for large developers, independent investors and landlords, small business owners, or for AAA tenants such as Cora Breakfast and Lunch, Extreme Brandz, Baskin Robbins, and The UPS Store, Greg always demonstrates incredible patience and intelligence while working towards completing any transaction.

    Prior to joining The Behar Group, Greg opened and operated a downtown Toronto restaurant, The Liberty Street Café, which soon became known as “the most romantic spot in town” (Toronto Life). Six and a half years later, Greg made his first great deal – he sold his business to pursue a career in commercial real estate. “After meeting with the Behar family I knew that I had found the perfect environment to excel. At the end of the day, all you have is your good name. At The Behar Group – that matters. We all practice what we preach.”

  • Larry Ginsberg - Senior Vice President | Finance

    With over 45 years of business experience, Larry is a seasoned professional in the field of building, selling, leasing, financing, marketing, and managing real estate. Larry’s experience ranges from onsite supervision of residential and commercial construction and development, to the syndication of mortgages, to sales, leasing, and project management. His wide range of skills and established contacts makes him an asset to both development and management teams.

  • Michael J. Saperia - Vice President | Broker

    Michael has been a real estate broker serving the GTA for the past 25 years. He has been consistently successful in both the field and in management by combining diligence, professionalism, and extensive product knowledge with exceptional sales ability and communication skills. Michael is absolutely committed to serving the needs of The Behar Group family of clients.

  • Simon B. Wolle - Corporate Counsel | Sales Representative

    Simon has successfully spent nearly 15 years on a great number of very diversified and unique projects. His combination of business acumen, legal training, and commercial real estate experience have led to his involvement in various assignments around the globe. He has worked with fitness facilities, multimedia corporations, tourist attractions, and gaming centers, and consulted on numerous projects related to diverse and complex industries.

    Simon also contributes to the community by developing Public Access Defibrillation programs and facilitating the training of thousands of people to save lives across Ontario.

Professional Team

  • Adam Scale - Sales Representative

    Adam joined The Behar Group in January 2012, bringing with him previous management experience at a start-up real estate development company. As Leasing Manager he performed diverse functions ranging from initial marketing and tenant inquiry through to making the deal and ensuring ongoing tenant satisfaction through property and relationship management. He has experience managing the expectations of all parties in new developments.

    Adam holds the professional designation Certified Leasing Officer (CLO) with the Real Estate Institute of Canada. In his current role at The Behar Group, Adam represents tenants looking to open new locations throughout the Greater Toronto Area, as well as landlords with commercial space for lease. He hopes to continue to learn the wider GTA market, broaden his experiences, and grow with the expanding Behar team.

  • Anne Araujo - Executive Assistant | Project Support Services

    After dedicating 15 years to a busy accounting firm, and working 10 years as a retail and provisioning outlet manager in the British Virgin Islands, Anne took a much-deserved two-year hiatus to spend time with her beautiful daughter Vivian.

    Anne joined The Behar Group in January of 2004 and has since helped steer the office in the right direction – continually adding to the professional, dynamic, and progressive Behar Group environment.

  • Attila Schwarze - Sales Representative

    Attila has had the privilege of developing his expertise in an international arena. Before joining The Behar Group in 2010, Attila contributed to industries such as CBT (computer-based training) programming, multimedia, design, custom organizational software sales, and predictive analytics. The balance between his ability to be creative and his logical pragmatic manner have been fundamental to his success.

    His ability to see a client’s perspective, coupled with his experience in delivering ‘easy to use’ solutions for complex problems, have proven invaluable in surpassing client expectations. Attila continues to pride himself on the level of service he provides to his clients.

  • Barbara Kless - Sales Representative

    Barbara was raised in Montreal and moved to Toronto to pursue a career in the hotel and restaurant industries. Since graduating in 1987 from the Hospitality and Tourism Management program at Ryerson University, she has developed a strong background working in quick-service restaurants, from serving as Director of Operations for Subway, to selling franchises and securing and negotiating real estate for Mr. Sub.

    In 2005, she sold off company stores for Pizza Hut, ultimately pursuing a real estate license and working with PMG Realty Corp. for six years.

    Barbara joined The Behar Group in September of 2011 as a sales representative, and is currently active in many facets of commercial real estate, from acquisitions, leasing, and tenant mandates, to development and franchise opportunities.

  • Chris Seepe - Broker

    As a Broker for The Behar Group, Chris specializes in buy/sell income-generating and multiresidential investment properties, the development and programming of new and existing retail plazas, and in science and technology-related specialty uses such as laboratories, data centres, and call centres.

    Chris offers over 30 years of executive-level business experience and can provide business model investment analysis services, go-to-market strategies, real estate business plan implementation, and sophisticated marketing campaigns for tenant searches and property leases/sales.

    Before joining The Behar Group, Chris worked in various technical, marketing, and business capacities for companies including American Express, Geac Software Systems, and Honeywell Information Systems. More recently he worked at the forefront of the geospatial technology industry as General Manager of Web Mapping Services – bringing the Google Earth Enterprise relationship to Canada and pioneering the development of geo-referenced 3D building model cityscapes from aerial imagery.

  • Christina Galego - Administrative Assistant

    Christina joined The Behar Group in January 2012 after completing a graduate program in English literature at the University of Toronto. She is an English language teacher and freelance editor, and interested in green technologies and sustainable development. With over four years’ combined experience in administration and client service, Christina looks forward to helping manage the office and to building relationships with Behar Group clients.

  • Dennis Radbourne - Vice President | Finance

    Dennis joined The Behar Group in 2001 after over 35 years of service with a major financial institution in their commercial mortgage and real estate divisions. There, Dennis held senior management positions with national responsibilities for commercial mortgage financing, real estate acquisitions, sales, and development of property for the company’s portfolio. He brings his unique experiences to The Behar Group, and is able to provide clients with valuable insight in evaluating investment real estate.

  • Gabriel Law - Research and Development Analyst

    In 2011, Gabriel graduated from Wilfred Laurier University with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He has worked in an administrative capacity for Scotiabank, and acquired construction-oriented work experience at companies specializing in structural underpinning, residential and commercial painting, and automotive detailing. Gabriel joined The Behar Group in January 2012, and is excited to be supporting the team with research and development analysis.

    When away from the office, Gabriel enjoys mechanical work, wood-working, sailing, hiking, Auto X, hi-fidelity audio, restoring “rusty gold,” and camping in the great outdoors.

  • Igor Chouminov - Broker

    Igor began his real estate career in 2001 with HomeLife/Vision Realty Inc., focusing on residential, commercial, industrial, investment real estate, and the sale of businesses. Igor’s passion for commercial real estate has brought him to The Behar Group where his goal is to apply all previous experience, energy, and hard work to providing great service to his current and future clients.

  • Jamie Wang - Sales Representative | Project Support Services

    Jamie’s mission is to work rigorously and diligently in order to surpass his clients’ high expectations. After becoming licensed and beginning his career in 2007, Jamie developed a strong interest in commercial real estate and gravitated towards The Behar Group.

    After majoring in economics, Jamie continued to complete his degree in business administration at the Richard Ivey School of Business. Jamie’s education and work experience with financial valuations and corporate growth strategies provides him with the essential analytical tools, while his experiences with negotiations and communications has fine-tuned the interpersonal skills required to best serve his clients.

  • Lily Masters - Sales Representative | Project Support Services

    In 2009, Lily graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy. It was during her time at Western that Lily developed an interest for commercial real estate. She developed many diversified skills during her summer employment at Smart Circle International and her time in Spain, where she studied Spanish.

    Lily joined The Behar Group in 2010 as a sales representative and market researcher in the Project Support Services division. Her education and experiences have enabled her to bring a unique perspective to an otherwise new field and business endeavoor. Lily is very excited to be a part of the Behar team and she looks forward to a long career in commercial real estate.

  • Michael Potashnyk - Broker | Appraiser

    Michael has been actively involved in the Canadian real estate markets since 1967.  His credentials include degrees in business administration (Ryerson), FRI (Real Estate Institute of Canada), AACI (Appraisal Institute of Canada), PLE (Professional Land Economist, Ontario Association of Land Economists), P. App (Professional Appraiser) and CRP (Certified Reserve Fund Planner, Real Estate Institute of Canada). He has run several corporations and has specialized in real property appraisals and property valuations, as well as real estate marketing and sales.

    Since joining The Behar Group in 2011, Michael has assisted in the continued growth of our advisory group, with a focus on development, investment analysis, land sales, and property appraisal.  Other areas of specialty include: reserve fund studies, visual condition surveys, building technical audits, “Realtor” sales and marketing, property management consulting, economic advisory work, insurance appraisals, real property valuations, realty tax appeals, feasibility studies, and land development consultation.

  • Mio Inokuchi Behar - Sales Representative

    Mio has been a part of The Behar Group team since November of 2004, and has since succeeded in maintaining a number of select accounts. Mio’s creative background as well as her extensive business experience has given her an advantage in many aspects of her real estate and artistic career.

    Her background in the fashion design and interior design industries has led to many successes–such as her clothing company Mioka Designs and her design company Mio Behar Design Inc. Mio graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree from UCLA in Los Angeles, California, and upon returning to Toronto has pursued her passion for art. Her work can be found at www.miobehar.com.

  • Murielle Behar - Sales Representative

    Murielle brings with her 35 years of valuable experience within the commercial real estate market. She has been instrumental in developing and expanding the retail leasing division of The Behar Group. Murielle continues to contribute her valuable skills, guidance, and experience to the company.

  • Paul Ceresne - Sales Representative | Project Support Services

    Paul’s interest in real estate stems from work terms at a global real estate and development company while completing his Bachelor of Commerce degree at Dalhousie University. Since graduating, Paul has worked for a company that owns and manages commercial retail plazas throughout the USA. Tenants of these plazas include Publix, Best Buy, and Walgreens. His experiences and desire for a career in commercial real estate have led him to The Behar Group.

    He is a diligent and hard-working individual who enjoys the competitive challenges of the real estate market. He prides himself on his honesty and integrity, and is most excited by the prospects of new projects and cultivating long-lasting relationships with new and existing clients.

  • Rachel Evans - Sales Representative

    Rachel joined The Behar Group in August of 2011, bringing with her an extensive background in public relations and marketing with a focus on major consumer brands and retailers including Starbucks, The Bay, Mexx, and Mattel. Most recently, Rachel managed the public relations department of Harry Rosen Inc., Canada’s largest menswear retailer.

    Her professionalism, experience, and attention to detail when working with corporate clients has transferred to Rachel’s now growing roster of real estate customers and clients. Rachel focuses on all facets of commercial real estate within mid-town Toronto.

  • Sari Samarah - Sales Representative

    Sari has worked with The Behar Group since 2007 and has since built a solid foundation of tenant and landlord relationships. This has allowed him to specialize and excel in the investment sales and leasing side of commercial real estate.

    Sari has completed deals with tenants such as Dollarama, Bombay Furniture Company, The Brick, Taschen, Faith Family Books, and many more throughout Ontario. He also has extensive experience bringing signature and independent restaurants to Ontario, including Guu Izakaya, Popeyes Chicken, Tokyo Maki Sushi, Mideastro, Queen Margherita, Grill It Up, Caribbean Queen, Max’s of Manila, and Taste of the Mediterranean, among others.

    His primary goal is to identify and pursue any objectives that are in his client’s best interests, and to continue to build and maintain long-term client relationships–with an emphasis on value-added service.

  • Viktoria Koganova - Sales Representative

    Born in Ukraine, former USSR, Viktoria and her family moved to Canada in 1990. Viktoria began her real estate career in 2006 with HomeLife/Cimerman Real Estate Ltd., specializing in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate. She is currently residing in Kingston, Ontario, where she is actively pursuing her real estate career and building a portfolio of various commercial projects along the 401 East corridor, including Kingston, Belleville, and Brockville. Viktoria’s passion for land development and investment real estate has brought her to The Behar Group, where she hopes to apply her knowledge and experience as well as exceptional customer service to her present and future clients.