myAbode, Canada’s leading real estate technology platform, announced the acquisition of FirstList, a CREA Realtor® Cooperation Policy compliant platform specialising in private exclusive listings and agent collaboration. This strategic acquisition further strengthens myAbode’s position as the platform of choice for brokerages and agents across Canada.
As part of the acquisition, FirstList co-founders Derek Hooper (CEO) and Andrew Paliga will join myAbode’s executive team. Hooper, a third-generation real estate professional, brings deep industry insight and a passion for empowering agents through technology, while Paliga, a former Shopify product leader, adds proven expertise in building scalable, user-centric platforms.
With myAbode CEO Bronwyn Smith, also a Shopify alum, the expanded leadership team brings together real estate experience and world-class product innovation, underscoring myAbode’s commitment to agent success and excellence in technology.
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