TORONTO · MARKHAM · YORK REGION
A clearer path to your next home.
I’m Yan Zhou. Based in Markham, I help buyers and sellers across Toronto and York Region weigh their options and plan their next move with confidence.
English · Mandarin · Cantonese | 416-999-9889
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Based in Markham. Serving the GTA.
FRI · CLHMS designations
English, Mandarin & Cantonese
YOUR NEXT MOVE
Where does your next chapter begin?
Start with your priorities, your timing and a plan that fits your life.
01 / BUYING
Buying a home
Clarify your budget and everyday needs, compare neighbourhoods and property conditions, and approach each decision with a clear set of priorities.
02 / SELLING
Selling or moving
Review your property, recent comparable transactions and current competition, then discuss preparation, pricing and the timing of your move.
START WITH BETTER QUESTIONS
Good decisions start
with better questions.
Break a big move into practical questions you can understand, discuss and check.
01
What belongs in
my buying budget?
Look beyond the down payment to closing costs, moving expenses and the ongoing cost of ownership.
02
Should I buy first
or sell first?
Consider financing, timing and how the two closing dates will fit together.
03
How do I check
school boundaries?
Use official school board tools for the specific address and verify the details that matter.
LOCAL CONTEXT MATTERS
Find a place that fits
the way you live.
Focused on Markham, Richmond Hill and Toronto, with service across York Region. Start with your daily life before narrowing down the address.
Markham
MARKHAM
Bring your commute, school questions, local amenities and home maintenance needs into the same conversation.
Richmond Hill
RICHMOND HILL
Compare neighbourhood and property choices against your daily travel, space requirements and preferred amenities.
Toronto
TORONTO
Start with the places your work and daily life connect to, then compare the practical costs and trade-offs of different home types.
YOUR LOCAL ADVISOR
Your home is part
of a bigger plan.
“First, understand what matters.
Then, plan the next step.”
Yan Zhou
Sales Representative · FIRST CLASS REALTY INC. Brokerage
I help clients buy, sell, lease and plan real estate investments across the Greater Toronto Area, with a focus on Toronto and York Region. My approach brings together market analysis, negotiation and clear communication.
I hold the Fellow of the Real Estate Institute (FRI) and Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) designations, and can assist you in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
A CLEAR WAY FORWARD
From a conversation to a plan.
01
Understand your move
Discuss your goals, timing, preferred areas and the questions you want to resolve first.
02
Compare your options
Put market information alongside your circumstances and work through the trade-offs.
03
Take the next step
Coordinate preparation, viewings or listing, with ongoing communication about progress.
PRACTICAL ANSWERS
A useful starting point.
What costs should I consider beyond the down payment?
Plan for closing costs and ongoing ownership expenses as well as your down payment. Relevant items may include applicable taxes, legal fees, inspections, insurance, property taxes and moving expenses. Amounts depend on the property, location and your circumstances. Start with the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada’s homebuying guidance, then confirm details with your mortgage and legal professionals.
Should I buy first or sell first?
Consider the sale of your current home, financing for the next purchase, closing dates and the transition costs you can carry. Both approaches involve trade-offs. Start by mapping out your required moving date and available funds, then discuss a property-specific plan. The RECO seller’s checklist is a useful starting point.
How can I verify the school for a property?
Use the relevant school board’s official address lookup, then confirm attendance boundaries, programs and enrolment requirements with the board or school. For York Region public schools, start with YRDSB’s official school finder. Use the relevant board’s own tools for other school systems.
What should I prepare for our first conversation?
Bring your approximate timeline, preferred areas, budget range and two or three questions that matter most. If you are selling, the property address, home type and recent improvements will help us discuss the next steps for a market review.
Can we speak in Mandarin or Cantonese?
Yes. Yan can assist you in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. Choose 中文 at the top of the page to read the Chinese website, call 416-999-9889, or email info@yanzhou.ca.
Prepared by Yan Zhou · Updated November 4, 2026. Costs, financing and transaction arrangements should be checked for your specific circumstances.
LET’S TALK
Tell me about your plans.
We’ll start with the next step.
Buying, thinking about selling, or still comparing neighbourhoods? Share your goals and timing, and we can work through the questions together.
Thank you
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