Zia Abbas
Toronto

Zia Abbas’ client-first approach has not only paid off – he was named the top Re/Max agent in the world in 2011 and 2012, and has remained thetop Canadian agent for just as long – but it’s what’s continuing to propel him forward as a leader in the world of real estate. “You can advertise as much as you want, and I do advertise,” he says. “But my real business is referrals, word of mouth.”