A real estate group, not just a landlord.
RAFTIS spans property ownership, rentals, operations, maintenance, development, and technology — an integrated, long-term-focused platform.
A real estate group built for the long term.
RAFTIS is a real estate group engaged across the full property lifecycle — ownership, residential and commercial rentals, day-to-day operations, maintenance, development, and technology. We own and manage what we operate, which keeps our standards high and our decisions aligned with the long-term health of every asset.
Rather than acting as a single-service landlord, we operate as an integrated platform: the same group that holds and maintains properties also develops them and builds the software that runs them. That vertical alignment lets us move deliberately, invest in quality, and care for both tenants and owners.
The people behind RAFTIS.
Our team combines decades of construction, real estate, and technology expertise.
Joe Raftis
President
Owner-managed real estate strategist. Licensed Real Estate Agent (ReMax). Oversees RAFTIS portfolio and strategic direction.
Jordan Raftis
Head of Property Management & Technology
Civil Engineer, Queen’s University | Former President of Civil Engineering. Experience with EllisDon on Toronto landmark projects including Forma (73-storey residential) and Portland Commons (16-storey commercial). Focused on property management, portfolio operations, development, and technology-driven solutions across RAFTIS.
Brand Raftis
Head of Real Estate
University of Toronto Mechanical Engineer & Licensed Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX) | Combining technical expertise with real estate insight, Brandon supports acquisitions, property analysis, leasing, and growth initiatives across the RAFTIS portfolio.
Russ Raftis
Realty Operations
Realty operations.
Mercedes Yaffe
Office Manager
Manages day-to-day operations and financial administration.
Bella
Chief Happiness Officer
Brings joy, companionship, and unconditional support to the RAFTIS team. Official morale booster and best friend to everyone at the office.
"Through the RAFTIS Foundation, we are committed to giving back to the communities we operate in."
Where We Give
Odette Cancer Centre
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
One of Canada's largest cancer centres, providing world-class care to thousands of patients each year. Our donations support research, treatment, and patient support programs.
Build with a group that owns what it operates.
From a single rental to a full portfolio, RAFTIS brings an owner's standards to every property.