Akbar Zareh is a highly respected real estate broker, coach, mentor, and industry leader with over 35 years of proven success in the Canadian real estate industry. Known for his results-driven approach, strategic mindset, and commitment to excellence, Akbar has built a career defined by high performance, leadership, and long-term impact.
During his career, Akbar achieved elite recognition while owning and operating a RE/MAX franchise, ranking Top 10 in Canada and Top 75 Worldwide among thousands of RE/MAX brokers. These distinctions placed him among the top performers globally and solidified his reputation as one of the industry’s most accomplished professionals. His success spans multiple market cycles, demonstrating an exceptional ability to adapt, lead, and perform in changing conditions.
Akbar has personally sold thousands of properties across residential, condominium, and investment markets. Beyond personal production, he has successfully built, managed, and scaled large brokerages with over 200 real estate agents under his leadership. His deep understanding of brokerage operations, agent development, and systems-driven growth sets him apart from many traditional brokers.
A defining aspect of Akbar’s career is his passion for coaching and mentorship. He is widely recognized as one of Canada’s leading real estate trainers, having coached and mentored more than 1,300 agents throughout his career. His coaching focuses on practical, real-world strategies that agents can immediately apply, including prospecting, lead generation, listing presentations, negotiation, objection handling, time management, and personal branding.
Akbar is the founder and driving force behind Kingsway Brokerage, a firm built on professionalism, accountability, and agent-centric leadership. Kingsway was created to provide agents with structure, mentorship, and hands-on support, rather than a “sink or swim” environment. The brokerage attracts professionals who are serious about growth and value guidance, collaboration, and proven systems.
At the core of the brokerage is the Kingsway Team, a high-performing real estate team known for its disciplined execution, market expertise, and client-first philosophy. The team operates with clear systems, defined roles, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional service. Every transaction is handled with precision, transparency, and integrity, ensuring clients receive consistent, high-quality results.
Akbar’s leadership style is practical, direct, and grounded in experience. He believes success in real estate is built on systems, skills, and disciplined execution, not shortcuts. His ability to simplify complex concepts and turn them into actionable strategies has helped countless agents grow sustainable, profitable businesses.
Today, Akbar remains actively involved in coaching, mentoring, and brokerage leadership. His legacy is measured not only by sales volume and rankings, but by the professionals he has developed, the businesses he has built, and the standard of excellence he continues to set at Kingsway.