The Agency is thrilled to be home in Muskoka, with the launch of our sixth office location in Ontario. The Muskoka region is a stunning, year-round destination, home to 6 provincial and national parks, a 4,000-square-km hiking trail network, a 2,000-foot boardwalk at Muskoka Wharf and 8 of Canada’s top 100 golf courses. Led by Managing Partners Steve Bailey and Katia Bailey, the new office is the 31st franchise for The Agency, which is now the fastest-growing boutique, luxury real estate franchise brand in the world. Among the brokerage’s 50 global offices and counting, The Agency has several franchises throughout Canada including, Ottawa, Toronto, Waterloo Region, Oakville, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, Victoria and Cowichan.
“The demand for luxury second-home properties in Muskoka, combined with the natural splendor and the desire for waterfront living, made The Agency Muskoka an obvious next hub for our expansion across Canada,” said Mauricio Umansky, CEO and Founder of The Agency. “The recreational hot spot has become the leading market in Canada for affluent cottage living, and we are delighted to further service this Canadian sanctuary.”
“The renowned and flourishing destination of Muskoka has gained recognition as a world-class travel destination situated a quick two-hours from Toronto,” said Jim Ramsay, Executive Vice President of Franchise Sales at The Agency. “The Agency looks forward to satisfying the demand of luxury buyers seeking a home in the crown jewel of high-end real estate in Canada.”
A seasoned real estate professional who has achieved more than $1 billion in sales over his decade-and-a-half-long career, Steve Bailey is a Broker and Managing Partner of The Agency in Waterloo Region, Oakville and Muskoka. Born in Prince George, British Columbia, Steve grew up largely in Oakville, Ontario, also living internationally due to his father’s job in banking. A skilled communicator and world-aware market expert, Steve has a degree in Business from Wilfrid Laurier University. Prior to joining The Agency, he founded and ran The Bailey Team for over 14 years at RE/MAX. There, he was awarded every sales and career award that the brand offered. As his team grew, his wife, Katia, came on board to oversee operations. The Bailey Team ranked #9 in Canada and #21 in the world for RE/MAX before launching at The Agency, overseeing over a billion in sales and thousands of transactions. Always advocates for their community, Steve and his team support local food banks and volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, Heart & Stroke and Samaritan’s Purse. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, golfing, snowmobiling and spending time with his family.
Katia Bailey, Broker of Record and Managing Partner of The Agency’s Waterloo Region, Oakville and Muskoka offices, brings a true passion for real estate and an authentic, people-forward approach to running the brokerage. Katia launched her career in real estate operations and marketing over 17 years ago and was the former Operations Manager for The Bailey Team. Born in Portugal—and fluent in Portuguese—Katia moved to Canada with her family when she was two years old, and it has been her home ever since. Prior to transitioning to real estate, she helped develop her parents’ travel agency. A mother to daughters, Katia has spent many years devoted to parenting and supporting her children. She volunteers with charitable organizations such as Samaritan’s Purse, Coldest Night of the Year, Heart & Stroke and local food banks.
“The Agency is making its mark across prominent destinations in Canada, and The Agency’s latest franchise office in Muskoka will further differentiate the brand from other renowned brokerages in Canada,” said Steve Bailey. “Having spent the majority of my life living in Canada, I am thrilled to be leading a team in one of the most sought-after regions in the country,” added Katia.
The Agency Muskoka will be located at 72 Manitoba St, Bracebridge, ON P1L 2B4, Canada.
