First Stays
Information about First Stays
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 9h-17h
- tuesday: 9h-17h
- wednesday: 9h-17h
- thursday: 9h-17h
- friday: 9h-17h
- saturday: (closed)
First Stays is a leading real estate agency located in Montreal, specializing in rapid tenant generation and leasing solutions for residential properties. With a dedicated team of 20 rental experts, we pride ourselves on our ability to quickly stabilize and lease properties, ensuring our clients achieve maximum occupancy in minimal time.
What sets us apart is our innovative marketing strategy and an internal system designed to target qualified tenants efficiently. In fact, we have successfully leased over 720 apartments in just the last 90 days alone! On average, we find the first tenant within 10 days, reflecting our commitment to swift and reliable service.
Our process is comprehensive and client-focused, guiding property owners through each step—from lead generation to tenant acceptance and lease preparation. Whether you are a property owner looking to fill vacancies or a tenant searching for your next home, First Stays leverages its expertise to ensure a seamless experience.
Join us at First Stays and benefit from our proven results in residential leasing. Our clients trust us for our integrity and agility in providing tailored solutions that meet their specific needs. Contact us today to accelerate the leasing process of your property!
Our comment from Agencias Inmobiliarias about First Stays:
Welcome to First Stays, your premier real estate agency in Canada, dedicated to making your apartment search as seamless as possible. Our team, led by exceptional agents like Richard, Sam, and Jasmine, is known for their professionalism, attention to detail, and unwavering support throughout the entire leasing process. Clients have consistently praised us for:
- Excellent communication and responsiveness, ensuring no question goes unanswered.
- Personalized service that caters to individual needs, making the apartment hunting experience enjoyable and stress-free.
- A commitment to exceeding client expectations by finding perfect living spaces quickly and efficiently.
While we strive for excellence, some clients have mentioned instances where they felt the process could have been smoother or faster. However, our dedication to improving and addressing client feedback remains unwavering. Experience the First Stays difference today, where your satisfaction is our priority!
First Stays: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Excellent Working with Richard was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. Their professionalism, market knowledge, and dedication truly set them apart. They took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for and guided me through every step of the process with patience and clarity.
Fantastic experience: Dylan, has been super helpful through out me and my roommates search for a new apartment which he helped us secure! Great employee.
Fantastic experience: Excellent service from the First Stays team. Very professional and took the time to find my perfect apartment! Thank you First Stays!
Fantastic experience: Apartment hunting was really easy with Richard's help. He is extremely professional, organized, and responsive. Any questions I had were immediately addressed, and he provided excellent guidance and perspective throughout the entire viewing and application process. Can't recommend him enough!
Fantastic experience: Richard was excellent! Very quick in replying at any time for any little detail. Nothing hidden was straightforward process attention to every detail! Thanks alot Richard in finding our new home!
Fantastic experience: Thank you to Richard for helping me secure a new apartment! Made the application very easy and kept me up to date throughout the entire process.
Fantastic experience: Excellent service! Mr. Richard is a very professional real estate agent, always helpful and responsive. He helped me a lot throughout the whole process. Highly recommended.
Fantastic experience: Very friendly and Great Hospitality service from Richard appreciated everything he helped us with.
Fantastic experience: Richard, He was amazing, he helped me find a good apartment and made the entire process stress-free . Highly recommended!! His expertise and guidance gave me a confidence in my decision , and am really happy for the place ☺️
Fantastic experience: Working with Richard Cooper was a great experience. He is very patience, professional and always quick to respond to any questions is one of the most professional agent I have ever met before, very respectful and friendly
Fantastic experience: Richard helped us find a great place, he’s very responsive and easy to work with
Fantastic experience: We had a great experience with richard. Super efficient and answer quickly to our questions. He took the time To understand our needs and offer us a couple of options. He is also flexible in his time and dates
Fantastic experience: Richard is very efficient at finding apartments! He’s constantly searching for different types of apartments in order to satisfy my needs. I highly recommended his services. He’s very social, patient and most certainly motivated to help you find the right apartment.
Fantastic experience: Richard was an amazing agent! His response time was always punctual and he helped me find a perfect place and location, even with my indecisiveness, 10/10 service.
Fantastic experience: A truly exceptional experience! they made the entire leasing process seamless and stress-free, guiding me every step of the way to find the perfect place. I would highly recommend
Fantastic experience: Richard is the best in the business these guys do it right.
Fantastic experience: Richard Cooper is one of the most professional agent I have ever met before, very respectful and friendly towards his clients, could not have asked for better help than him.
Fantastic experience: One of the BEST EXPERIENCE I ever had. Richard Cooper is one of the best agents ever, he helped our family find apartment literally a day. Would recommend it to everyone, kind, respectful, friendly agents ever.
Fantastic experience: Amazing, polite and very helpful in answering all your queries. Made the whole process of finding a place and leasing as smooth as possible!!!
Fantastic experience: Thank you for the warmth welcome @ Alma, your service is so much appreciated. I am satisfied with your professionalism. Highly recommend it. Amazing thank you Richard C.
Fantastic experience: Working with Ryan was a great experience. He is very diligent, professional, and always quick to respond to any questions I had.
Fantastic experience: This was my second ever apartment in Montreal Quebec and Richard was very understanding about my skepticism and reluctance . He found a way to make all my worries and concerns disappear, I truly appreciate the leasing agent he is . Thank you
Fantastic experience: After weeks of searching on my own, working with Richard Cooper was a game-changer. He was patient, kind, responsive, and really took the time to help me every step of the way with the process and finding a perfect home. I couldn’t have done it without him. Thank you again!
Fantastic experience: I am very happy to say that Richard was able to assist me with the best apartment in Montreal with a good monthly price that meets my budget. He’s very responsive and reliable with his job and I recommend everyone to patronize his rental services .
Fantastic experience: Tia is absolutely by far the best representative I have ever dealt with, professional, pleasant and always polite, from difficulties to making my move from Gatineau to Ville Saint Laurent pleasant. Thank you Tia for everything you have done for me. Richard is extremely helpful and quick at getting things done , always on top of replies via text, you definitely don’t wait with this team, to computer issues to conversation with the leasing admin Esther very pleasant to speak with, thank you all of you!
Fantastic experience: Dealt with Richard. Super nice and helpful, was very flexible to our schedule and needs! Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: Excellent Service from Richard Cooper I had a great experience working with Richard Cooper as my home leasing agent. He was professional, responsive, and truly attentive to my needs. From the very beginning, Richard made the entire process smooth and stress-free. He answered all my questions with patience and made sure everything was clear and well-documented.
Fantastic experience: Jasmine is such a wonderful person, she was there every time we needed, she made everything easier for us, she was takin her time to give us clear information every time we were concern or we were wondering about something.
Fantastic experience: I had an excellent experience working with Teah. Her service was top notch from start to finish, always responsive, professional, and attentive to my needs. She offered me a variety of great condo options that matched exactly what I was looking for and was very flexible when it came to scheduling visits, even on short notice. I really appreciated her consistent follow ups and clear communication throughout the entire process. Many thanks!
Fantastic experience: Carmine capparelli is a great guy , he helps me find my apartment, very humble and respectful
Fantastic experience: Ryan is the best leasing agent we have ever had! He is incredibly responsive, professional, and goes above and beyond to ensure his clients are well taken care of. He took the time to show us multiple apartments and provided thorough guidance every step of the way. His attention to detail and dedication made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a top-notch leasing agent!
Fantastic experience: Great experience working with these guys. Easy process, great communication. Would recommend
Fantastic experience: Richard is the guy; efficient, organized, great communicator, and available every step of the way! We are pleased with the service he provided us. Would recommend !
Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for to rent an apartment or anything of the sort Their services are amazing and my personal experience with an employee in the name of Richard was amazing From apartment viewing to leasing and what not!! Top notch service
Fantastic experience: Truly the best broker i’ ve ever dealt with , Jasmine Menes , super helpful and nice , reply so fast , she found a house for me within just one day ! LA MEILLEURE !❤️ Merci
Fantastic experience: Richard was super helpful and patient! Great service!
Fantastic experience: Richard was fantastic to deal with. He was patient and didn't rush us to decide on an apartment. He persisted until we found the perfect spot. Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: If your searching for a apartment I do recommend good customer service.
Fantastic experience: Richard Cooper helped my roommates and I find our very first apartment. He was extremely responsive and incredibly helpful, making this whole process super easy. Our experience as first-time renters could not have been easier, thanks Richard!
Fantastic experience: “I had a great experience working with Teah Nardi. She was incredibly motivated, attentive, and proactive in helping me find the right apartment. Her enthusiasm and dedication made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I truly appreciate her hard work and professionalism and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and passionate agent!”
Fantastic experience: Big thanks to Bianca and her great service! She helped me through the whole process!
Negative experience: Very disappointed in the service of this company. Not only did they not rent my place and made me waste my time, they also lost all my keys/fobs.
Fantastic experience: Jasmine Menes helped us find our apartment. She was extremely helpful and patient the entire process and was always quick to answer my questions! Truly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Thank you so much Jasmine MonaLisa Menes, helped us find a nice and comfy apartment and with excellent service .
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Jasmine Menes for her outstanding customer service and commitment to achieving the best outcome for her clients
Fantastic experience: Jasmine is so patient and understanding. She helped me through every step and I'm glad that I'm going with them Thank you !!!
Fantastic experience: I have to say a special thanks to Jakob for all the help and recommendations, on me and my girlfriend's for move! Great projects and amazing service.
Fantastic experience: Bianca was insightful with information and provided prompt answers to any questions I had regarding listing. Would highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: Bianca is literally the best employee across Canada. Highly recommend her specifically!
Fantastic experience: Great experience with Richard. Professional, communicative and willing to go above and beyond for every client. The whole process was smooth and efficient. Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: The professional work of Asia was incredible. She found apartment according to my request so quickly and was so patient to my picky character. I can recommend this specialist to anyone who wants to have a highly professional specialist in this field.
Fantastic experience: Exceptional Service – Highly Recommended! Asia at firststays made my apartment search seamless. She provided exceptional customer services and helped me find the best apartment in Montreal within my budget. She was incredibly responsive and ready to answer all my questions at any time of the day. She also sorted out all the formalities such as credit check, deposit etc. which made my lease-signing experience stress-free. Her professionalism and willing to go the extra mile to help are what made her apart from others in the area. I would recommend Firststays to anyone who is looking for an apartment. You will get the best service from start to finish.
Fantastic experience: Bianca was super helpful in finding us a place that fit our criteria. Super responsive, available and professional. Would not hesitate to do business with her again in the future. Thank you so much for your help !
Fantastic experience: I am absolutely thrilled with the experience I had with Martin! Communication was top-notch, he always responded quickly and kept me informed every step of the way. He was also incredibly patient, answering all my questions and providing insightful advice. I couldn’t be happier with experience I had! I highly recommend Martin!
Fantastic experience: I had a great experience working with Asia. She was incredibly responsive, attentive to my needs and helped me through every step of the leasing process! She answered all my questions promptly and made me feel at ease with signing the lease.
Fantastic experience: I had a great experience with Bianca Maria Ricci. Great service and she walked me through the process really well. Thank you
Fantastic experience: Bianca was so helpful with all my questions and very good with communication and super nice!! Highly recommend :)
Fantastic experience: I love how fast Bianca replied. Amazing communication skills and very easy to talk to. Greatly professional and really happy with the result. Loved my experience.
Fantastic experience: Bianca found us an apartment that was even better than we imagined. She heard what we wanted and delivered above and beyond our expectations! Professional, skilled, friendly and funny - 10/10
Fantastic experience: I thank Daniel, Leasing specialist for helping me on my search of an apartment, he was very good in communication with an excellent punctuality.
Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Bianca Maria Ricci; she helped us find our new home in Canada and is attentive and easy to talk with; if you're looking for a new home, don’t hesitate to contact her. ☝️
Fantastic experience: Special thank to Bianca Pelletier , she was very present during my journey , assisted with good advises and protective!!, thanks for you professionalism
Fantastic experience: If you're looking for an apartment, I highly recommend working with First Stays. Working with Sam Wexler was seamless, and took away all the stress of finding an apartment. He asked me what I was looking for and where and in a matter of days we were touring apartments together that fit my parameters. Working with him made my search incredibly easy and stress free. Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: I recently had the pleasure of working with Bianca to find my new apartment, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. Bianca was incredibly attentive, patient and responsive. Throughout the process, Bianca was always available to address any concerns. She answered all my questions with the fastest response. She took time to understand my preferences and needs and I found the appartement I like! I’m very excited to move to my new home thanks to Bianca!
Fantastic experience: Amazing experience this month working with Sam Wexler. Sam was helpful in supporting us to find our new home in Montreal. Clear and quick communication, flexible scheduling, knowledgable and helped us to find our perfect fit. Thank you Sam for all your support.
Fantastic experience: Sari has been super helpful and efficient throughout the entire process of our apartment search. Since the beginning, we felt comfortable with him since he was super reliable and knowledgable. Sari took the time to listen to our needs and immediately helped us find the apartment that has all the criteria we are looking for. He is extremely patient, shows high level of experience in his field and trustworthy with the apartment search experience!! I highly recommend his service to anyone looking to find their dream apartment!
Fantastic experience: We had the pleasure of working with Sari to find our dream apartment, and we couldn't be happier with the service we received. From the moment we contacted Sari, he was professional, knowledgeable, and attentive to our needs. Sari took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for in an apartment, and he went above and beyond to find properties that matched our criteria. He was patient with us throughout the process, always providing valuable insights and guidance to help us make informed decisions. Thanks to Sari's expertise and dedication, we were able to find the perfect apartment in a location that exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend Sari to anyone in search of a reliable and trustworthy real estate agent. Thank you for helping us find our new home!
Fantastic experience: We had a fantastic experience working with Samuel . We found him knowledgeable, professional, and dedicated to helping us find the perfect home. He was always available to answer any questions we had throughout the process. It was very comforting to know exactly what we were signing for.
Fantastic experience: I loved working with Bianca. She made the rental process so easy after trying to find other places and not having any luck. She helped my partner and I through the application process and sign the lease within 3 days. Everything was done perfectly and she helped us stay under budget. So grateful
Fantastic experience: Gerard McTavish found me an awesome new pad in a great neighborhood that conformed to every single one of my criteria. He was incredibly responsive and professional throughout the entire process. He really went above and beyond. Thank you!
Fantastic experience: Amazing experience with Bianca, she help me and my family to get our apartment with patiente and being super caring and with emphaty since we are relocation from the DR to montreal with a 4 years old son, where she understood our needs right away! She was always there to answer all my questions and guide us with the best advice! Thanks Bianca!
Fantastic experience: Excellent service and support during the whole process. They work hard at ensuring the process is done in the most efficient way possible and they take the time to answer any questions that may arise. We always got a response to our worries, even late in the day. I would entirely recommend the services of Bianca Pelletier to anyone.
Fantastic experience: I definitely recommend this company for your apartment hunt in Montreal! I was working with Sam Wexler and have nothing but good things to say about my experience. Sam sent me listings he thought I might be interested in, was super responsive and available for phone calls throughout the day when I had questions about the units. He was friendly and professional. Great service overall and I’ll be using them again if I’m in need of a new apartment!
Fantastic experience: Yan helped us amazingly through our search several appartements. His reactivity and rapidity won us a lot of time. Would definitely recommend.
Fantastic experience: I had a great experience finding and signing a lease on a studio apartment with the help of Sari Darwish. Any and all questions I had, he answered very quickly and made sure that the entire process went smoothly. I can honestly say that I was less stressed and anxious than I thought I would be. So I definitely recommend working with the First Stays real estate agency.
Fantastic experience: I had a really pleasant experience working with Rand Khalis. She was very attentive and always made herself extremely available and reachable to both me and my partner. She was able to secure a beautiful home for us and was very thorough throughout the whole application and visiting process. Being an international student, it is not always that we get the chance to work with someone that is so considerate to all of our needs.
Fantastic experience: I worked with Rand to get my kids an apartment for school. She really helped walk me through the process and was available for all questions. She was easy to work with.
Fantastic experience: Bianca helped my partner and I tirelessly to find a place to move to across the country. She got us a viewing day of inquiring. We had some bumps along the way with the place and Bianca was so attentive and willing to not only help us but express understanding and compassion towards us. Always available for help and questions, and she was so so kind. Really funny and personable, and very knowledgeable :)
Fantastic experience: My experience was with Rand and I am very satisfied with the service she provided. She was very professional, helpful and if I had any questions or concerns she was very quick in responding.
Fantastic experience: Sam was very helpful and quick to reply, helped me find a great apartment.
Fantastic experience: very nice appartments. well located. the brokers are very polite. they understand the needs of their clients, and walk you through the process. you don't feel like you're being rushed. highly recommend them.
Fantastic experience: Over the last month I have been working with Rand Khalis on locating and securing an apartment for my Son. He now has a superb, affordable home thanks to the terrific efforts from Rand. She went out of her way to assist us as we live abroad, communication was excellent, she is honest & genuinely tries to get the best fit for you. I think her company should be very proud of her as an agent. I would definitely recommend & will do to other parents.
Fantastic experience: Bianca provides white glove service throughout the whole leasing process. She was always available by phone or text to answer any questions or concerns. I will use her services again in the future.
Fantastic experience: Samuel was exceptionally helpful in finding me a pet-friendly apartment in Montreal. He was friendly, responsive, and went above and beyond to make sure I found a place that met all of my needs; I always felt like he cared about finding me the right place. I'm very lucky to have connected with him. He was professional but also down to earth, and was flexible in accommodating my tight timeline for moving to the city. The move to Montreal has been so much easier so far because of Samuel!
Negative experience: They do a credit check that deducts points without getting consent and ignore you when you ask them to fix it. They also tell you the check will not cost points but it does. Confirmed by the credit bureau it was them causing the deduction. The credit bureau rarely fixes this so now I am stuck with deducted points off an already low credit score. BEWARE!! You are nothing but a $ to them and it's obvious. They ignore questions, don't want to answer questions without forcing you into a viewing (if you have a pet you're not going to commit to a viewing without knowing pets are allowed - common sense). They falsely advertize/give misinformation to get you to commit to a viewing for a unit. They send videos for units. And then say 'it's not this unit but it's similar'. Unfriendly, unprofessional. Do not recommend.
Fantastic experience: I was looking for an affordable and modern appartement in Montréal and I had the pleasure to be helped by Shon. He was helpful throughout the whole process and even though he was really busy with visits, he took the time to take us to multiples and found us the one. Honestly amazing service, thanks again for your help Shon.
Fantastic experience: Dear Shon Subject: Big Thanks for a Wonderful Rental Experience! Hey [Name], I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say a huge thank you for all your help with renting the house. Your friendly and efficient service made the whole process a breeze
Negative experience: Leasing agent Sari is very unprofessional. He told me he was going to send me an application to fill out. I waited for HOURS and I never received anything. So I reached out to him and asked for an update. He then told me I was refused. I can't believe he left me waiting for hours and only let me know once I reached out to him. That's crazy!
Fantastic experience: I had great support searching for an apartment with Daniel. He was always available to answer any questions or concerns I had. He was flexible with my schedule and understood what I was looking for in an apartment. I recommend working with Daniel if you need assistance looking for an apartment. Thank you, Daniel, for your assistance!
Fantastic experience: I had the pleasure of receiving exceptional assistance from Sam, and I must say that the level of service he provided was truly remarkable. Sam went above and beyond in ensuring that my needs were not only heard but also met with utmost efficiency. His responsiveness through email, text, and phone calls was impressive, and he demonstrated a genuine commitment to customer satisfaction. In my experience, Sam's dedication to providing top-notch service stands out, making it a rarity in Montreal. I am thoroughly impressed and highly recommend their services to anyone in need of outstanding customer support. It's refreshing to encounter such a level of professionalism and attention to customer needs.
Fantastic experience: I had a great experience with Sari. He was able to find me multiple options fast until we found a suitable one. It was a relief as a new-comer to Montreal. Thanks again for the service and the effort. I will continue to work with you guys when needed.
Fantastic experience: Rand Khalis was amazing and helped us from A to Z. Really professionnal and available. I would recommend 100%!
Fantastic experience: I really recommend Rand Khalis. She is very efficient and a great help. I had a very excellent experience with her. Courtesy and honesty are qualities in her.
Fantastic experience: Loved working with Kimberly: great communication and she helped me find my first place. When one place didn’t check my boxes, she found two other options for me. Third one was the charm!
Fantastic experience: Very professional, fast and reliable service. I Had a very good experience with Giuliano! I highly recommend the services for anyone looking for an apartment.
Fantastic experience: Kimberly was so helpful in helping my fiancée and me to find an apartment. The first two that we saw didn't check all the cases and she stayed with us patiently and explained everything there was to know, and even gave us some tips. Third time is the charm as they say. We rented the perfect apartment and we're so happy with it and with our experience thanks to Kimberly!
Fantastic experience: I had a great experience with Sam Wexler! He was super reassuring clear and communicative! I was able to get my condo Highly recommend! Thanks again sam!
Fantastic experience: Had the best experience with Sam, he helped me find an incredible apartment and was super reassuring and patient with me throughout the process. It’s the first place I can confidently say I love !
Fantastic experience: I would really recommend working with Alex @ First Stays. He understood the needs we had and took time to show me all the options I had. I felt I was never rushed. He was very honest with me in terms of how things are gonna go and was always reachable. Thanks a lot Alex for this personalised experience.
Fantastic experience: Had a wonderful experience with Samuel. Found us the perfect place and always checked in to make sure we were kept up to date with what was needed and went the extra mile so my wife and I would be stress free moving. Best experience I've had while moving could not recommend enough.
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