Sakina Lalji

05/06/2026

Ugly is opportunity

05/05/2026

Montréal is the most magical city in the summer

04/30/2026

Buying your first home can feel overwhelming.
It shouldn’t.

Join us for an in person workshop that will give you a blueprint of the home buying process.

Whether you’re wanting to buy something this year, or just beginning to mull over becoming a home owner.

This worship is for everyone.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

03/26/2026

Things I saw this month as a realtor in mtl

03/25/2026

Montréal summer cannot come any faster

03/24/2026

Buying your first home in Montreal can feel overwhelming—especially with today’s market.

I’ve put together a guide to help first-time buyers understand the process, avoid common mistakes, and move forward with confidence.

If 2026 is your year, this is where to start.

🔗 Click the link in my bio to download your guide.

02/13/2026

Visiting a home is a crucial part in the home buying process. Here’s how you best prepare for it.

02/04/2026

It seems like everyone has a home they are fixing up, and while it makes great content, it can also be a good strategy to enter the housing market.

Now, it’s granted it’s not for everyone.
If spending your weekend tiling your guest bathroom doesn’t seem inviting, you’re not the only one.

But, if the allure of getting to make a house a home exactly the way you want it is too strong, here are the things you need to watch out for.

1. After Renovation Value.
Running your numbers beforehand is essential. You want to make sure all the money you’re putting it will translate to an increased value of your home.

2. Being smart with your conditions.
The due diligence period once your offer is accepted is the time to cross all your ts and dot all your i’s.
Write smart conditions in your offer that let you walk away if you find a major defect.

3. Dont get emotionally attached to a fixer upper.
The last thing you want to do is bid on a fixer upper. You’re eating into your future value.

There is a much longer list of things to be aware of especially when you’re buying on the island of Montreal. If you’d like a longer, area specific list, DM 📥 me “FIXER UPPER” and I’ll send it to you.

01/30/2026

Hi! My name is Sakina, I’m a realtor here in Montreal. I’ve been in Montreal for six years now, after spending some time on the West Coast and initially moving from Tanzania.

I think Montreal is the best place to live in Canada.

I spent my first year in real estate (2022) working with first time home buyers who felt intimated and lost on the process of home ownership. Over the last four years I’ve come to understand that this issue felt by a majority of first time home buyers.

From the frustration that comes with being in bidding wars, learning about different home systems (HVAC, plumbing, roof, foundation), decoding legal jargon to understanding market conditions, there is a big information gap between thinking about owning a home and finally owning a home.

I build my practice on education, transparency and support. My role is to guide to every step of the way. Anticipate issues that may arise and offer creative solutions.

I made this page to help first time home buyers understand more about the home buying process, learn what home ownership entails, and be aware of common mistakes to avoid.

If any of this resonates with you, drop me a follow.
Regardless of if we end up working together, I want you to be informed and strategic as you make one of the biggest purchases of your life.

Any questions? My DMs 📥 are always open.

01/28/2026

If there’s a crawl space, you bet I’m getting in.

01/27/2026