Buying a Home in the Laurentians

Finding the right waterfront home, cottage or country property — with a broker who has lived these lakes his whole life.

Buying up north is a personal, emotional decision — and a property where the lake, the shoreline, the road and the water system matter as much as the house. My job is to make the process clear and stress-free, and to find you the right home, not just an available one. With deep local knowledge and a strong network across the Laurentians, I bring you opportunities that fit, including listings that never reach the public portals.

Waterfront Specialist

Lakes & shorelines are what I know

Off-Market Access

Homes before they hit the portals

Local Since 1932

Family roots on these lakes

Bilingual & Honest

English & French, no pressure

Tell Morrie what you're looking for

The lake, the town, the budget, the kind of place — share a few details and Morrie will bring you matching opportunities, including off-market ones.

Prefer to talk? 514-814-8801

My approach

I'm fully invested in every real estate project I take on, with a constant focus on providing the right advice, solid support, and real, measurable results. My goal is simple: streamline the process, maximize outcomes, and build lasting trust.

With in-depth knowledge of the local market and a strong network of collaborators, I offer strategic guidance at every stage of a transaction. Whether it's selling, buying, or investing, I take the time to analyze each situation carefully and help steer decisions in the right direction.

I place great importance on preparation, presentation, and negotiation — key steps that, when handled well, make all the difference. My commitment is to act with precision: never rushing, but always moving forward with purpose.

How buying with Morrie works

  1. Tell Morrie what you're looking for — the lake, the town, the budget and the kind of property.
  2. Get pre-approved so you're ready to act when the right home appears.
  3. Tour the right properties — including off-market opportunities you won't find on the portals.
  4. Make a promise to purchase with the right conditions — inspection, well and septic, financing and document review.
  5. Complete due diligence and sign at the notary — and get your keys.

Where Morrie helps buyers

Morrie works across Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts and the surrounding Laurentian communities:

Buyer FAQ

How can Morrie find me a home that isn't publicly listed?

Many of the best Laurentian waterfront properties sell quietly through a local broker's network before they reach the public portals. Because Morrie has spent his life in the region, he often hears about homes early — tell him what you're looking for and he can bring you matching off-market opportunities.

Should I be pre-approved before I start looking?

Yes. Getting pre-approved for financing means you know your budget and can move quickly with a strong offer when the right property appears — which matters on sought-after lakes where good homes don't last long.

How long does buying a home take in Quebec?

It varies, but from an accepted promise to purchase it is often a few weeks to complete the conditions — inspection, well and septic checks, financing and document review — before signing at the notary, who finalizes the transaction and title.

Can Morrie help buyers from outside Quebec or from the United States?

Yes. Morrie works with buyers from across Canada, the United States and beyond, in both English and French, and guides out-of-area buyers through the Quebec process from the first call to closing.

What does it cost to work with a buyer's broker?

In most transactions the brokerage commission is paid by the seller out of the sale, so working with Morrie as your buyer's broker typically costs you nothing directly. It is always worth confirming the specifics for your situation up front.

What should I check before buying a waterfront property?

Confirm four-season road access and who maintains it, test the well and verify the septic system, and understand the shoreline rules (the riparian strip, littoral and flood zones) that affect what you can build. Morrie walks every buyer through these.

Which towns and lakes does Morrie cover?

Morrie serves Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts and the surrounding Laurentian municipalities — including Estérel, Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson, Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Morin-Heights, Mont-Tremblant, Ivry-sur-le-Lac and many more.

How do I get started?

Tell Morrie what you're looking for using the form on this page, or call him directly at 514-814-8801 for a no-pressure conversation about what's available.

New to buying up north?

Start with the complete, no-jargon guide to buying waterfront in the Laurentians — lakes, shoreline rules, wells & septic, winter access and costs.

Read the Buyer's Guide