Sue Zhang’s local selling experience
Sue Zhang is the Founder & Broker of Record of Smart Sold Realty. She personally serves sellers in English and Mandarin. These published cases explain her work in three local markets; each links to the full account and its source context.
Richmond Hill
195 Shirley Drive
REALM records a C$1,118,000 sale on August 19, 2026, with 21 days on this listing and 74 cumulative days. Sue’s August 27 update separately announced that the sale was firm. Listing days do not establish the condition-removal or closing date.
Markham · Unionville
41 Carnforth Drive
After inspection, the buyers sought a price reduction. Sue coordinated professional input, addressed their concerns and negotiated through the condition period. The conditions were removed with the agreed sale price intact.
Vaughan · Patterson
16 Burgundy Trail
C$156,000 above the C$1,199,000 asking price. A clear result for this Vaughan seller.
Start with your city and property type.
Searching for the “best Realtor in GTA” is a starting point. Narrow the comparison to your city, neighbourhood and property type. Sue’s featured cases cover a Vaughan detached home, a Richmond Hill townhouse, a Markham detached home and a Toronto condo. Ask what was done, how the transaction progressed and which parts of that experience apply to your home. A successful sale is evidence of experience, not a guarantee for another home.
Four local cases: compare the work behind the result
These are different property types and selling situations. Use the linked case pages to review the process, dates and sources before deciding which experience is relevant to your sale.
- Vaughan · 259 Stormont Trail: buyer reach; C$2,325,000 sale →
- Richmond Hill · 195 Shirley Drive: a fresh presentation and buyer follow-up; 21 days on this listing →
- Markham · 39 Victoria Wood Avenue: team coordination through the conditional period; C$1,100,000 sale →
- Toronto · 2017 — 585 Bloor Street East: coordinated launch; C$695,000 sale and 7 days on this listing →
Compare the pricing plan and what you keep.
Ask which sold homes support the proposed price, what is currently competing for buyers, and how lot, layout, condition and location affect the comparison. Distinguish asking prices from firm sale prices. Then discuss preparation spending, selling costs, carrying costs and the timing of your next purchase. Sue brings a U.S. CPA background and experience as a Former Chartered Accountant (Ontario) to these conversations. An ambitious asking price or an above-asking result alone does not show that a home achieved above-market value.
Confirm who communicates and negotiates.
If you are looking for a Chinese-speaking Realtor, confirm the language you and your family prefer and who will handle important conversations. Sue personally provides English and Mandarin service and leads pricing and key offer negotiations. Ask how preparation, photography, showings and buyer follow-up are coordinated, which services are included, and how feedback reaches you. Put the scope and responsibilities in writing so you can compare the service as well as the fee.
Read the evidence behind reviews and rankings.
Read original client reviews and look for details relevant to your move. Separate a review about Sue from one about another team member or the brokerage. For any ranking, check the year, geography, metric and source before making comparisons. Sue’s results page sets out the scope of her published 2025 record; the client-stories page links to original reviews and sale examples. Use these alongside a conversation about your own property, timing and priorities.
A few useful answers
How do I compare the best Realtors in Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill or Toronto?
Compare recent sales in the relevant neighbourhood and property type, pricing evidence, the written service scope and who handles negotiations. Check the source and scope of rankings and read original reviews. A broad GTA ranking does not replace experience relevant to your own home.
What should I ask a Chinese-speaking Realtor before selling?
Confirm whether the agent personally speaks your preferred language, who handles pricing and offers, and how the proposed plan fits your home. Ask for a relevant sale example and a clear breakdown of services and costs. Sue personally offers English and Mandarin communication for GTA sellers.
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