Who Are We
Black REALTORS® Association Canada (BRAC) is dedicated to empowering Black real estate professionals nationwide. BRAC provides opportunities for growth, learning, and business development. BRAC also strives to reduce discrimination in the real estate industry. This includes a readily available network of mentors across firms and communities purposed to provide guidance, access to networks and cultivate a new generation of leaders.
BRAC is committed to upholding the standards of excellence across the real estate industry in Canada. BRAC provides practical and relevant education to its members to help them grow their businesses and create future leaders.
Our Mission
Empowering Black Real Estate Professionals by providing opportunities to grow, share resources, build strong networks, create future leaders, and uphold the standards of excellence across our industry.
Our Vision
To be the prominent Real Estate resource for Black Real Estate Professionals and their community in Canada.
Sheena Thompson
Sheena Thompson, was a Real Estate Broker with Keller Williams Legacies Realty in Toronto, Ontario. She graduated from York University with a B.A. Honours in Psychology and had a background in French. These were followed by a Post-Graduate Diploma in Behaviour Science Technology from George Brown College. She founded the Black REALTORS® Association of Canada (BRAC), which aimed to build a network of Black real estate professionals across Canada with the objective of improving their overall representation, supporting their businesses, and creating more opportunities to support their community.
Charlene Williams-Arruda
I come from a career in Finance and Administration and have been in Real Estate for over 15 years. I have certain skills that fit very well with the key objectives of BRAC. I have served on several committees/task forces for the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board-the most recent is the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force. Giving back and volunteering mean everything to me. I jumped at the opportunity to serve on BRAC because this opportunity aligns with my values as a Black REALTOR®.
Lola Cromwell
Lola Cromwell, owner of T.O Properties Real Estate Group with Homelife Excelsior Realty. A full-service real estate group, specializing in Greater Toronto Area home sales, purchases, and investments properties. She helps Investors, Buyers and Sellers create their own economy through real estate investments.
David Betty
David Betty is the Broker of Record /owner of Sunbelle Realty Ltd, Real Estate Brokerage and provides service with distinction to clients within the Toronto Golden Horseshoe.
Nene Judy Akintan
Nene Judy Akintan is an Entrepreneur, Mentor, Speaker, Author, REALTOR®, Advocate and more importantly, God’s unique creation.
Nene grew up in a family of hard-working folks who modeled integrity, compassion and a spirit of excellence throughout their lives. Nene embodies these qualities as an exceptional leader and excellent strategist.
Greg Parker
As a real estate broker with over 15 years of experience, Greg has been successfully matching interesting people, entrepreneurs and professionals with incredible properties to build, preserve and manage their real estate wealth since 2008.
Kaylin Smith
Kaylin Smith's journey is a testament to her resolute commitment to driving positive impact across diverse spheres. Her academic trajectory commenced at the University of Toronto, where she embarked on a dual degree path, immersing herself in Political Science and Business. During her tenure at the institution, Kaylin demonstrated leadership as the President of IMANI: The Black Students' Alliance and actively participated in various student organizations, including the Management and Economics Students' Association.
Mark Steele
Mark Steele is an accomplished Real Estate Broker and Real Estate Coach based out of the Greater Toronto Area. He has progressed through his career quickly, completing transactions for a variety of clients, from Buyers, Sellers, and Investors in many cities across the province. With his array of experience, Mark became a Manager, and then grew to become a Broker of Record (leading an entire real estate brokerage) within a short period of time. In these roles, Mark has taught and trained other Realtors to do their jobs well, and has since launched his coaching company Steele Coaching and Consulting. Through this company, Mark works daily to help agents and brokers grow a prosperous business while still balancing their personal lives.
