Following the successful sale of my mother's home at 360 Grosvenor Avenue in Westmount, I wanted to provide a testimonial. This was the first time that I have ever sold a house and so my only concern at the beginning was getting the best price possible under the best conditions. I didn't want to leave money on the table or have any risk. I think that you organized the house to be ready for sale, with me, very well. Granted it is a very old house where little renovations have been done, we got the house looking as best that we could. As a result there were many visits throughout the course of the 4 months that it was on the market. Plus the benefits and drawbacks of the house were on display and we received honest feedback, which affected our strategy going forward. We got the house ready at very minimal costs, as well. I think we managed the market very well. While we did receive a couple of offers early on, I think we needed to learn from the subsequent weeks to see what was realistic. I think that lesson was critical when we received the eventual final offer, which we did accept and closed the deal with. So I think we knew at that point that it was the best offer that we were going to receive and that satisfied my question that we got the most that we could for that particular house. So I feel that you managed the ups and downs leading up to that point very well and I also think it is normal that we didn't agree all the time on the strategy because it is a learning process as you go along. The market is difficult, after all, so managing it properly is essential, which you did very well. I feel that we did communicate very well and that you listened well to my concerns and maybe it seemed that I had unrealistic goals but we needed to go through the experience of a few months to be satisfied with the final sale. I think that you were patient and there were times when we could have been frustrated and accepted the wrong offer at a lower price but we managed that period well. Besides the price, we also sold the house with the best conditions; basically as is with no guarantees. So the risk to me was eliminated with the contract that we negotiated, which is also very important. In the end I think you performed very well in the situation that presents itself with selling a home. All the aspects were handled very well in terms of presenting the best product, managing expectations, communicating with me and eventually selling the house at the best possible price and with the best conditions that eliminated any risk. I don't feel that the house was on the market for too long because, as I mentioned earlier, I think I needed to be convinced that we did 2 of 2 get the best offer that we could. And I am convinced that we got the best offer, which in the end is all that really matters. So thank you for your professionalism and your efforts throughout this process and I would definitely recommend you to be the realtor of anyone who wishes to sell their home.

In June and July of 2025, we had the pleasure of working with Sylvie Lafreniere, an experienced real estate broker. After reading a small advertisement in The Westmount Independent featuring a cottage on Dorval Island, we decided to contact the listing agent. Sylvie responded immediately with an invitation to visit the island at our convenience to visit not only her listing but also to visit the other two properties that were for sale. We had never been to Dorval Island. Sylvie took the $me to explain the history and governance of the community as well as some of the special challenges associated with being a town only accessible by ferry and only open for 6 months of the year. When we decided to make an offer on her listing, she arranged for us to meet with the resident who was responsible for doing many of the upgrades to the cottage. This gave us a greater understanding of the property. She facilitated the negotiation with the owner in a way that neither of us felt that she was favouring one over the other and when a selling price was agreed to, she recommended a notary who we found to be efficient and thorough. In all, our experience in buying a property through Sylvie Lafreniere was sa$sfying and enjoyable. We do not hesitate to recommend Sylvie to other prospecting buyers or sellers of a property. Respectfully

You were the buyer’s broker when I was selling my house. You did a great job. When I buy my next house,  you will be my broker!

We are so glad you were our broker! Your quick response to all our questions (and there were many!) and your positive thinking helped make selling our home (almost) a breeze.

Dear Sylvie, Robert and I wanted to formally thank you for professionalism in working with us to conclude this transaction. We couldn’t have done it without you. Beyond helping us navigate through a new type of purchase for us, we really appreciated how welcomed you made us feel from the moment we stepped on the ferry and how openly you shared the love you have for the Island. You made it so easy for us to fall in love with our new summer home and all the wonderment it entails. We also are very grateful for your patience, resourcefulness and expertise in dealing with our concerns and provide us with the help we needed to work through them. Despite loving all of our seasons and everything they offer, this year we will be looking forward to next summer with much enthusiasm. Thank you

Dear Sylvie, It is great appreciation that we thank you all of your efforts towards the successful sale of our house. Your professional attitude and approach, and your unflagging enthusiasm and encouragement were strong supports for us. They gave us confidence in a beneficial outcome and reassurance during those periods when the market was almost inactive. Even though we reside at some distance from Montreal, you always made certain that we were given regular updates as well as immediate communications whenever any developments took place. In addition to this, you also advertised our property several times in your local column, and you held an uncountable number of open houses, each as energetically as the previous one. Our reliance upon you was well founded. We wish you the very best in your career. Yours sincerely.  

Dear Sylvie, I especially want to thank you for your perseverance and tireless efforts in getting our home sold so efficiently. Particularly in view of our recent conversation I would like you to know how much we appreciate your efforts. Throughout the period of selling you were not daunted by my emotions, but proceeded to do what you were mandated to do in an effective professional manner. Though you are complete and very competent within yourself; as a dream, you were a wonderful combination of good humour, sensitivity and consideration. At the same time you were sensible and very focused on what you had to do. Particularly in view of the obstacles still ahead of us, I very much wanted you to know how much we appreciate all your effort and your success.

Sylvie, We are deeply appreciative of all of the help and support and energy you have put into our house buying and selling. Many, many thanks.

Hello, my name is Morey Richman and I currently live in Shaugnessy, having moved here from Wesmount, Montreal about 7 years ago. I have been informed by Sylvie Lafreniere at Remax Westmount that you may be searching for a competent agent to sell a home you have in Montreal. I would just like to say I fully recommend Sylvie's services. She found us our first home in Westmount when we bought in the early 90s, sold it for us within a week when we left in the late 90s and is now helping us find another home there as we are planning to move back this summer. Unlike many agents, Sylvie is tireless and possesses a very strong work ethic, immediately returning calls and providing answers to any questions that arise with minimal delays. She is courteous, professional and extremely efficient, often going out of her way and providing services not normally associated with agents normal responsibilities (such as legal advice, follow-up on house emptying duties etc). She is very effective conducting negotiations and her knowledge of the market is unparalleled, having worked in the area for over 25 years at all price levels. She has great rapport with all the other agents and is loyal, honest and very straight forward in her demeanor, a refreshing attitude that I find admirable and quite rare in general. She works well with people and definitely thinks ''outside the box'', creatively utilizing useful marketing strategies and not just listing houses and waiting for calls. I cannot recommend Sylvie highly enough and have had only positive experiences with her regarding the houses I have bought and sold. Regards and best of luck with your sale.

Dear Sylvie, Deciding to move to another province was the most dramatic decision I have made since living in Montreal for 28 years. After meeting you as my Real Estate Representative and experiencing your concern for me, I felt at ease and confidant that the process of selling would be quick and efficient. Your proposed marketing plan for the sale of my property was by far the most comprehensive of any other presented to me. This plan, your commitment to service, enthusiasm and energy got the job well done. I only wish you could have been my Real Estate Broker in Vancouver where I moved to buy another home. Realtors do not get any better and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to friends and family. Again, many thanks for holding my hand during that time.

Thank you so much for all of your incredible tireless support this past year, both during my mom's last few months and afterwards. Your visits and outings provided so many lovely moments for my mom and support for me while I was so exhausted form everything else. I can't imagine having gone through the process of selling the house without your help, and I appreciate so much how much work you took of my shoulders during that time.

Dear Sylvie and Reg, We still can't believe that we will soon have an address on Strathcona! You got us a dream price for our home and a dream home for our price. Best of all, you got a great back yard and a choice of parks for her morning walk. Thanks for all your work and for ''stretching'' along with us to make it all happen. Mazel Tov all around! Ps. don't be surprised to see us at open houses. It's still our favorite sport!

Positive plus, plus. That is the only way we can sum up our experience with Sylvie Lafreniere in organizing the recent sale of the house that had been our home for almost 40 years at 484 Lansdowne in Westmount. The end result of her work exceeded expectations--a successful sale at over-asking in a mid-January blizzard after only 10 days on the market. But if a clean sale was the desired destination, how we got there was what stands out for us. Over our nine-month "journey", Sylvie was totally engaged--as mentor, guide, trusted advisor and confidante--taking us step by step through all that needed to be done to get from a very "lived-in" home to a marketable property. No detail was too small, no question too silly. She's a busy lady and, even though she was obviously working on many other listings through that time, she somehow left us feeling that we were the only project that mattered. Personalized service and then some!

Sylvie, We sincerely thank you for all your help with finding us a new home in your neighbourhood. Here is a small gift to express our thanks and to help you with your renovations!  All the best!

Dear Sylvie, I am thankful to have had you as my real estate agent. At my age I could not look after all those things you did fo me to sell my home on 2207 Souvenir Mtl. I was surprised to learn how professional, knowledgeable and fast you carried out your job. With your friendly personality you even locked after my tenants. Unfortunately because of my illness I was not in the condition to look after them myself. I was very surprised to receive in such a short time two offers of sale and I was more then happy with the price you reached for me with the buyer.  I can recommend you with pleasure to anyone dealing in business with you. Yours truly

Dear Sylvie and Reg, I want to thank you both for your help in selling our house. Your combined experience, knowledge of marketing strategies, your professional advice, perseverance and well orchestrated  campaign and finally your unwavering optimism even in the face of an unfriendly market, all contributed to success fully concluding the sale of our residence. Thank you again and I wish you much success.