Montréal · Québec · Canada

Clarity First.
Keys Second.

I don't convince. I clarify. And clarity closes.

Licensed Residential & Commercial Real Estate Advisor
ICF Member & Certified Coach  ·  Speaker

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"Luxury is not a price point. It is the experience of making clear, confident decisions."

Real Estate Advisor · Coach · Speaker
Shanna Giannakis
The Approach

How I Work

Most advisors give you information. I give you clarity. The difference is what changes everything.

01
See the Full Picture

Before strategy, there is understanding. I see your complete situation, financial, emotional, strategic, before any recommendation is made.

02
Identify the Real Decision

Every property transaction is a life decision. I help you understand what you are truly deciding, and ensure the move aligns with where you are going.

03
Move with Precision

With clarity established, we execute with intelligence. Negotiation, positioning, timing, handled with the strategic precision this level requires.

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Clientele

Who This Is For

I.
Buyers & Sellers

You are making one of the most significant decisions of your life. You do not want data dumps. You want someone who sees through complexity and guides you to the right move, with calm, intelligence, and precision.

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II.
Investors

You understand the market. What you want is a strategic partner who understands both the numbers and the psychology, someone who positions you ahead of the market, not behind it.

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III.
Real Estate Brokers

You are good at what you do. But you know there is a next level, where the conversation deepens, client trust becomes unshakeable, and you lead with mastery. That is where we work.

Broker Coaching
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"Every decision is influenced by an internal story.
The key is learning to recognize the energy behind it."
Signature Framework

Vision. Growth.
Mastery.

Vision

Seeing what others miss. Reading the market, the moment, and the person across the table, simultaneously.

Growth

Every transaction is an evolution. Every conversation moves something forward. We do not stand still.

Mastery

Not expertise for its own sake. Mastery that serves the client, precise, calm, and completely present.

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What Clients Say

The words of those who have worked with Shanna

Shanna didn't just help me find a home. She helped me understand what I was actually looking for, and why I had been hesitating. The process felt completely different from anything I'd experienced before. I never felt rushed. I felt guided.

Anne Taranu
Residential Buyer

I worked with Shanna on a sale and purchase and would recommend her unreservedly. She has all the bases covered, excelling at valuation, logistics, and negotiation. But what really sets apart as a realtor is her non-quantitative skills: timing, figuring out what you really need, navigating bumps in the road, and reading the room. Shanna's a people person, and, in the end, that's what gets you through the process. Five stars!

Mel Clulow
Real Estate Client

Coach Shanna delivered a truly inspiring and motivational Grand Rounds lecture to the OB-GYN department at Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont. Her presentation sparked meaningful discussion and helped our team better understand the 7 Levels of Energy, and how to move through each stage. Her energy is uplifting, and she provided practical tools and documents our team can take forward.

Sabrina Piedimonte, MDCM, MSc, FRCSC
Gynecologic Oncologist, CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal

I was initially unrepresented and came across Shanna while visiting a property she was listing. From the very beginning, she stood out for her honesty regarding the condition of the home, as well as her professionalism and patience. After several visits, I decided to move forward with the purchase, and Shanna worked tirelessly to ensure that both the seller and I reached a fair and satisfying agreement. Her ability to balance both sides and keep everyone confident and comfortable throughout the process was truly impressive. I highly recommend Shanna, she is not only an outstanding real estate professional, but also has a deep understanding of people and human nature, which makes all the difference in complex negotiations.

Constantin
Residential Buyer
Begin Here

The right move begins
with the right conversation.

Not a pitch. Not a presentation. A genuine conversation about where you are and where you want to go.

About Shanna
I see what
the market
cannot tell
you.

Licensed residential and commercial real estate advisor. ICF Member & certified coach. Speaker on human behavior in high-stakes decisions.

Serving her clients in French and English in Quebec and Canada for over 15 years.

Shanna Giannakis
The Advisor

Shanna
Giannakis

Real estate, to me, has never been transactional. It has always been traditional, rooted in trust, relationship, and responsibility to the people you serve.

That distinction matters more than most people realize. When real estate is treated as a transaction, the focus narrows to the deal, the price, the timeline. But when it is understood as something traditional, something built on a foundation of genuine service and long-term relationship, everything changes. The conversations go deeper. The guidance becomes more honest. And the outcomes are better, not just financially, but in how they feel.

As a licensed residential and commercial real estate advisor, I have navigated markets, negotiated complex transactions, and guided clients through some of the most significant decisions of their lives. The clients who feel most supported are the ones who felt truly seen, whose concerns were heard, whose fears were acknowledged, and who trusted that the person across the table had their interests at heart.

That is the standard I hold myself to in every engagement. It is not just how I do business. It is who I am in this profession.

I also trained in coaching and hold membership with the International Coaching Federation, the global gold standard for coaching credentials. That knowledge is woven into every conversation I have with a client, every offer I help them evaluate, every crossroads they face.

15+
Years in Real Estate
$100M+
In Transactions Advised
ICF
Member & Certified Coach
2
Languages of Service (French & English)
ICF
International Coaching Federation

The ICF is the world's largest and most respected professional coaching organization. ICF membership signals adherence to a rigorous global code of ethics, verified coaching competencies, and a commitment to the highest standards of professional practice.

The Philosophy

From Reaction
to Positioning

Every decision in real estate is influenced by an internal story. Fear of missing out. Fear of buying at the wrong moment. Fear of letting go too soon.

These are not signs of weakness. They are signs of significance. The investment matters. The decision carries weight. And that weight deserves intelligent support.

My work is to help you move from reactive decision-making to intentional positioning. When you regulate your energy, you stop reacting to market conditions, you begin positioning yourself strategically within them.

That shift changes everything.

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Client Voices

The experience of working with Shanna

Shanna didn't just help me find a home. She helped me understand what I was actually looking for, and why I had been hesitating. The process felt completely different from anything I'd experienced before. I never felt rushed. I felt guided.

Anne Taranu
Residential Buyer

I worked with Shanna on a sale and purchase and would recommend her unreservedly. She has all the bases covered, excelling at valuation, logistics, and negotiation. But what really sets apart as a realtor is her non-quantitative skills: timing, figuring out what you really need, navigating bumps in the road, and reading the room. Shanna's a people person, and, in the end, that's what gets you through the process. Five stars!

Mel Clulow
Real Estate Client

Coach Shanna delivered a truly inspiring and motivational Grand Rounds lecture to the OB-GYN department at Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont. Her presentation sparked meaningful discussion and helped our team better understand the 7 Levels of Energy, and how to move through each stage. Her energy is uplifting, and she provided practical tools and documents our team can take forward.

Sabrina Piedimonte, MDCM, MSc, FRCSC
Gynecologic Oncologist, CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal

I was initially unrepresented and came across Shanna while visiting a property she was listing. From the very beginning, she stood out for her honesty regarding the condition of the home, as well as her professionalism and patience. After several visits, I decided to move forward with the purchase, and Shanna worked tirelessly to ensure that both the seller and I reached a fair and satisfying agreement. Her ability to balance both sides and keep everyone confident and comfortable throughout the process was truly impressive. I highly recommend Shanna, she is not only an outstanding real estate professional, but also has a deep understanding of people and human nature, which makes all the difference in complex negotiations.

Constantin
Residential Buyer
Let's Begin

A conversation costs nothing.
Hesitation might.

Whether you are navigating a property decision or building your career as a broker, clarity begins with one conversation.

Real Estate Advisor

Strategy-led.
Intelligence-driven.

For Buyers
Acquisition Strategy

You will not be shown every listing on the market. You will be shown the right ones, positioned against your goals, your timeline, and intelligence that only comes from deep market knowledge.

  • Off-market access
  • Comparative market analysis
  • Negotiation representation
  • Transition guidance
For Sellers
Positioning & Exit

How you present, price, and position a property is as strategic as any investment decision. We ensure your property commands the right price, because the right buyer is paying for perceived value.

  • Strategic property positioning
  • Premium marketing direction
  • Offer evaluation & negotiation
  • Timeline & transition management
For Investors
Capital Intelligence

Markets reward those who see a moment before it becomes obvious. I work with investors who want to position ahead of the trend, with discipline, clarity, and long-term strategic thinking.

  • Market cycle analysis
  • Commercial & residential
  • Quebec & Canadian market
  • Portfolio & growth strategy
Private Listings

Not all properties
are listed publicly.

Some of the best opportunities never reach the open market. If you are looking for something specific, residential or commercial, reach out directly. Access begins with a conversation.

Introducing.

A rare multi-residential position in one of Montreal's most quietly coveted corridors. This is not a listing, it is a private window, open briefly, for those who understand what Sud-Ouest represents before the rest arrive.

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Some positions are recognized, not advertised.

The Difference

This is not
a transaction.
It is a decision.

Real estate, to me, has never been transactional. It has always been rooted in trust, relationship, and responsibility to the people I serve.

The Canadian and Quebec market demands precision. I bring deep local intelligence and coaching expertise that elevates advisor services well beyond the ordinary.

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Begin

Let's talk about
your next move.

Not a market update. A conversation about your specific situation, and what the right move looks like for you.

Decision Coaching

The property
is not the
real decision.

Most people think they are deciding between two properties, two neighborhoods, or two price points. They are not. They are deciding about identity, security, growth, and what the next chapter of their life looks like.

My coaching work helps clients navigate those real decisions, with clarity, without regret.

The Process

How the Coaching Works

Step 01
The Clarity Session

We begin with what is actually happening. Not the property. The situation, financial, emotional, and directional.

Step 02
Mapping the Real Decision

Every hesitation has a source. We identify it, name it, and understand what it tells us about what you actually need.

Step 03
Building the Framework

A decision framework tailored to your situation. You will know what to look for, what to avoid, and how to move forward.

Step 04
Moving with Confidence

You make the decision. But you make it knowing you see it clearly, not through the distortion of fear or market noise.

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"When you regulate your energy, you stop reacting.
You begin positioning yourself strategically."
Who This Serves

You are not lost.
You are at a crossroads.

This coaching is for people who are intentional and standing at a real estate decision that feels heavier than just a property.

Life Transitions

Divorce, relocation, retirement, inheritance. When property decisions carry life weight, clarity is not optional, it is essential.

First Investment

Entering the market for the first time with real capital. Making sure the decision matches the intention, not the anxiety.

Stuck Decisions

You have been thinking about this move for a long time. We find out why it has not happened, and whether it should.

Shanna Giannakis
Client Voices

The experience of working with Shanna

Shanna didn't just help me find a home. She helped me understand what I was actually looking for, and why I had been hesitating. The process felt completely different from anything I'd experienced before. I never felt rushed. I felt guided.

Anne Taranu
Residential Buyer

I worked with Shanna on a sale and purchase and would recommend her unreservedly. She has all the bases covered, excelling at valuation, logistics, and negotiation. But what really sets apart as a realtor is her non-quantitative skills: timing, figuring out what you really need, navigating bumps in the road, and reading the room. Shanna's a people person, and, in the end, that's what gets you through the process. Five stars!

Mel Clulow
Real Estate Client

Coach Shanna delivered a truly inspiring and motivational Grand Rounds lecture to the OB-GYN department at Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont. Her presentation sparked meaningful discussion and helped our team better understand the 7 Levels of Energy, and how to move through each stage. Her energy is uplifting, and she provided practical tools and documents our team can take forward.

Sabrina Piedimonte, MDCM, MSc, FRCSC
Gynecologic Oncologist, CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal

I was initially unrepresented and came across Shanna while visiting a property she was listing. From the very beginning, she stood out for her honesty regarding the condition of the home, as well as her professionalism and patience. After several visits, I decided to move forward with the purchase, and Shanna worked tirelessly to ensure that both the seller and I reached a fair and satisfying agreement. Her ability to balance both sides and keep everyone confident and comfortable throughout the process was truly impressive. I highly recommend Shanna, she is not only an outstanding real estate professional, but also has a deep understanding of people and human nature, which makes all the difference in complex negotiations.

Constantin
Residential Buyer
Your Move

The right decision is
always the clear one.

One conversation is often enough to shift everything. Let's begin there.

For Real Estate Brokers

You already
close deals.
Now lead them.

The brokers I work with are already successful. They have market knowledge, drive, and results. What they want is the next level, where technical expertise becomes transformational guidance, and clients trust them not just as agents, but as advisors.

That is a different kind of mastery. And it can be developed.

Shanna Giannakis presenting
The Philosophy

Stop transacting.
Start leading.

The market does not need more brokers who know the inventory. It needs advisors who understand the humans navigating it.

Read

Understand what the client is actually feeling beneath what they are saying. The hesitation. The real fear. The true desire.

Guide

Lead the conversation with intelligence, not pressure. Ask the question that changes the frame entirely.

Close

Close from clarity, not persuasion. When clients feel understood, they move. Naturally. Confidently. Without regret.

The Curriculum

The Broker Elevation Framework

Module 01
Client Psychology

Understanding the energy levels of decision-making. Where your client is, and how to meet them there, without triggering resistance.

Module 02
Conversation Architecture

How to structure a client conversation that builds trust, surfaces truth, and moves toward decision, elegantly, without pressure.

Module 03
Emotional Intelligence

Reading the room. Adjusting your energy. Staying grounded when a client is in fear, urgency, or resistance.

Module 04
Authority Positioning

Becoming the advisor clients refer without hesitation, because working with you was a different category of experience entirely.

Who This Is For

Brokers who are ready
to lead.

You are not here because you need to learn the basics. You are here because you know there is a next level, and you want to reach it deliberately, not by accident.

You have consistent results but inconsistent client relationships, the ones that should have led to referrals, didn't.

You want referrals that come from trust, not just performance. The difference is felt, and it can be built.

You sense the conversation could go deeper, but aren't sure how to get there without crossing a line.

You are building a reputation that outlasts any single transaction. That requires a different kind of presence.

Elevate

Let's talk about
your next level.

A conversation about where you are as an advisor, and what becoming exceptional actually requires.

Properties

Curated for those
who know what they are looking for.

Current Properties

Selected Properties

Each property presented here has been selected with intention. Not volume, precision. For inquiries on any listing, or to discuss what you are looking for before it reaches the market, reach out directly.

Coming Soon
V
Coming Soon

Six-plex in Verdun

A rare investment opportunity just off Wellington Street, ideally located between two metro stations. This income property offers strong positioning in one of Montréal's most dynamic rental markets, with excellent access to transit, neighbourhood amenities, restaurants, cafés, and the energy of Wellington Street.

More details will be available soon.

Interested in receiving information before it goes public?
Email Shanna directly for advance details.

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Private Listings

Not all properties are
listed publicly.

Some of the best opportunities never reach the open market. If you are looking for something specific, residential or commercial, reach out directly. Access begins with a conversation.

Inquire Privately
Your Clarity Guide

Before the property,
there is the
decision.

Most people arrive at real estate thinking the question is about square footage, location, or price. It is not. The real question is about what this move means for your life, and whether you are making it from clarity or from pressure.

This page is your starting point. A guide to the way I work, the questions I believe matter most, and a place to begin the conversation that changes everything.

The Clarity Method

Three shifts that change
every decision.

01
From Reaction to Intention

Most decisions start with urgency, a lease ending, a rate changing, a life event pressing. The first shift is slowing down enough to understand what you actually want, not just what feels urgent. Intention, not impulse, drives the best moves.

02
From Information to Understanding

You do not need more listings. You do not need another spreadsheet. You need someone who can translate market data into meaning, who can help you see how a property fits your life, your finances, and the future you are building.

03
From Hesitation to Confidence

When the decision is clear, hesitation dissolves. You move not because someone convinced you, but because you finally see the full picture. That is what clarity does, it gives you the confidence to act without regret.

A Promise

"I will never rush you toward a decision. I will walk beside you until the right move becomes undeniable, and then we will execute it with precision."

Shanna Giannakis

Who This Is For

You do not need
to be ready.
You need to be honest.

This process is for people who want more than a transaction. If any of these describe where you are, you are in the right place.

Crossroads

You are standing at a decision, buy, sell, invest, hold, and it feels bigger than just a property. Because it is.

Overwhelm

You have done the research, seen the listings, run the numbers. But more information has not brought more clarity. You need a different kind of conversation.

Transition

A life change, divorce, relocation, retirement, inheritance, is forcing a real estate decision. The stakes are personal, not just financial.

First Move

You are entering the market for the first time and want to ensure your first move is your best move. Not the fastest, the wisest.

Begin Here

Start with
clarity.

This is not a sales form. It is the beginning of a real conversation, an honest exchange about where you are and where you want to go.

What happens next
You will hear from me personally, not an assistant, not an autoresponder. A real reply to what you have shared.
Timeline
Within 24 to 48 hours
Cost
This initial conversation is complimentary
Clarity First. Keys Second.
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you are.

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Insights & Perspectives

The Blog

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Begin Here

Start with a
conversation.

No pitch. No pressure. A genuine exchange about your situation and how I can be of real service.

Location
Montréal, Québec
Market
Canadian & Quebec Real Estate
Languages
French & English
Services
Advisor · Coaching · Speaking
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