Being ranked the #1 real estate team in the Greater Toronto Area for 15 consecutive years is a rare achievement in any market. Reaching that milestone during a very challenging real estate environment in recent memory makes it even more significant.
The GTA real estate market in 2025 did not move in straight lines. Market conditions were uneven, confidence was tested, and buyers and sellers alike were forced to slow down, reassess, and adapt. External tariffs, trade tensions, economic uncertainty, interest rate pressures, and policy-driven hesitation all contributed to slower decision-making across the board. Buyers became more cautious, sellers recalibrated expectations, and transactions often took longer to come together. For many in the industry, it was a year that demanded resilience and adaptability.
And yet, through it all, Team McDadi remained trusted, skilled, consistent, providing full-service support and committed to delivering exceptional results the right way to its clients, once again finishing the year at the top.
Fifteen consecutive years as the GTA’s top-ranked real estate team did not happen because of one strong market cycle or a short burst of momentum. It reflects long-term consistency and the ability to perform across everchanging market conditions.
In over 35 years, Sam McDadi and his team have helped more than 17,400 families, friends, and clients buy or sell a home, generating over $11 billion in real estate sales. Today, Team McDadi operates with more than 60 real estate professionals, collectively speaking over 20 languages, and serving clients through multiple offices across the GTA.
These numbers matter, but they are the outcome, not the objective. The real work happens every day, behind the scenes, through people who show up for clients with professionalism, hard work, expertise, care, and integrity.
The past year highlighted a clear divide in the market. Many people chose to wait. Others needed guidance more than ever. Experience, strategy, and confidence made the difference, and full-service support proved critical in navigating uncertainty.
In Mississauga alone, Team McDadi listed more than 2.5 times the number of homes compared to the second-ranked realtor, and also completed 2.5 times more total transactions, closing the year as the leader in total units, listing volume, selling volume, and overall dollar volume. Achieving that level of activity in a slower, more cautious market points to sustained confidence from the community rather than short-term market momentum.
In an environment like this, performance is not just about volume. It is about adaptability, sound judgment, and earning trust when the market itself is no longer doing the heavy lifting. That trust is built over time and reinforced in more difficult cycles.
Sam Talks – What #1 really means to us
In reflecting on what being number one truly represents, Sam has often emphasized that reaching the top is only part of the challenge. Staying there requires discipline, consistency, and a commitment to operating with honesty and integrity, particularly when market conditions are less favourable.
“We’re more proud of staying at the top. When you’re at the top, people are gunning for you. And if you operate with honesty and integrity, you stay there.”
— Sam McDadi
That philosophy has guided Team McDadi for years. Being number one is not about chasing rankings, but about maintaining standards, refining systems, and delivering better service year after year, regardless of market conditions.
While 2025 tested confidence across the GTA, the outlook for early 2026 is more constructive. According to Sam, the market is trending toward a healthier equilibrium, particularly as the spring season approaches. Rather than a return to bidding-war extremes, the expectation is for a more balanced environment where informed buyers and prepared sellers can make thoughtful, well-timed decisions.
Sam Talks – Forecast for early 2026
“For buyers, current conditions present real opportunity. Prices have adjusted, inventory has improved, and motivated sellers are more open to negotiation. Waiting for the perfect moment often means paying more later,” says McDadi.
For first-time buyers in particular, the combination of softer pricing and greater choice has created a window that has not existed in several years. Rather than renewed volatility, the expectation is for a steadier market that rewards preparation, sound advice, and realistic expectations on both sides of the transaction.
Sam Talks – Buyers, now’s the time
For Team McDadi, being named the #1 real estate team in the GTA for 15 consecutive years is not viewed as a finish line. It is a responsibility.
The focus moving into 2026 remains unchanged: serving communities across the GTA with integrity, supporting clients through every market condition, and continuing to raise the standard for full-service real estate. After a year that tested the industry, the ability to remain consistent, trusted, and forward-looking is what continues to define Team McDadi’s position in the market.
To better serve the community, the brokerage recognizes that navigating today’s market requires deeper knowledge, realistic pricing strategies, and careful timing. Recently, the brokerage launched a new website and resources including Team McDadi's online Buyer’s Guide and Seller’s Guide which are intended to help prepare GTA residents entering the market in 2026 and seeking clarity before making major decisions.
Sam McDadi BSc., M.B.A. Sales Representative. Leadership stats based on dollar volume closed transactions 2011-present. Total career sales with a team of 60+ agents, TRREB stats 1988-present. © 2026 Sam McDadi Real Estate Inc Brokerage. All rights reserved. E. & O.E.
