International recognition highlights Duque Simms’ bespoke approach to luxury real estate, architectural expertise, and client-centered service across Montreal and the Eastern Townships.
Recognition within the luxury real estate industry acknowledges the trust, craftsmanship, consistency, and client experience that define exceptional brokerage service.
Duque Simms Real Estate Agency is honoured to announce that it has been recognized by Luxury Lifestyle Awards as the Best Luxury Boutique Real Estate Consultancy Agency in Quebec, Canada, 2026. This distinction acknowledges the firm’s growing presence within Montreal and the Eastern Townships and celebrates its commitment to delivering a highly personalized Luxury Boutique Real Estate Quebec experience.
Founded in 2022 by Ana Duque and Daniel Simms, the brokerage was built around a simple principle: every property deserves thoughtful representation, and every client deserves expert guidance tailored to their unique goals.
What the Luxury Lifestyle Awards Recognition Represents
Luxury Lifestyle Awards is an international organization that evaluates luxury brands and service providers across more than 100 countries.
Its assessment process considers factors such as:
| Evaluation Area | Considerations |
| Client Experience | Personalization, communication, service quality |
| Market Leadership | Reputation, credibility, industry presence |
| Craftsmanship | Quality of presentation and execution |
| Innovation | Creative approaches and market differentiation |
| Professional Standards | Industry affiliations and ethical practices |
For Duque Simms, this recognition reflects years of dedication to creating a brokerage experience centered on relationships, expertise, and attention to detail.
“We view this recognition as a meaningful reflection of our work and the trust placed in us by our clients.”
~ Ana Duque, Certified Real Estate Broker, AEO, B.Arch.
Luxury Boutique Real Estate Quebec Through a Different Lens
Real estate is inherently personal. Every transaction represents a transition, an opportunity, or a significant milestone.
From the beginning, Duque Simms has approached brokerage services through a multidisciplinary perspective that combines:
- Architectural expertise
- Strategic market knowledge
- Cinematic storytelling
- Design-conscious marketing
- Bespoke client guidance
- Neighbourhood-specific expertise
This integrated approach has become a defining characteristic of the brokerage’s work throughout Montreal communities such as Westmount, Outremont, NDG, Verdun, Rosemont, Villeray, Mile End, the Plateau, and the Sud-Ouest.
Clients seeking guidance on luxury residences, heritage homes, architecturally distinctive properties, investment opportunities, and complex transactions benefit from a service model designed around clarity, precision, and long-term relationship building.
The Role of Architecture, Design, and Storytelling
Luxury properties deserve thoughtful presentation.
Ana Duque’s background in architecture informs the firm’s understanding of space, design quality, functionality, and long-term value. This perspective allows the brokerage to evaluate properties beyond surface-level characteristics and provide nuanced guidance to buyers and sellers alike.
Complementing this expertise, Daniel Simms brings a background in fine arts, cinema, and visual storytelling.
Together, these disciplines shape a marketing approach that includes:
Cinematic Property Films
Professionally produced video content designed to communicate atmosphere, lifestyle, and architectural character.
Architectural Storytelling
Property narratives that highlight craftsmanship, design intent, and the unique identity of each residence.
Curated Digital Visibility
Strategic marketing initiatives that position properties before qualified local and international audiences.
Bespoke Presentation
Thoughtful preparation, staging recommendations, photography, and launch strategies tailored to each property’s strengths.
For homeowners considering a future sale, our Seller Handbook offers practical guidance on preparing, positioning, and presenting a property for today’s market.
A Boutique Brokerage Built on Relationships
Relationships remain at the centre of every successful transaction and continue to shape the brokerage’s approach to client service.
Clients frequently engage Duque Simms during important life transitions, including:
- Relocations to Montreal
- Downsizing and lifestyle changes
- Estate sales and family transitions
- Investment acquisitions
- Luxury home purchases
- Heritage property sales
- Country estate and recreational property acquisitions
Whether assisting a family preparing to sell a long-held residence in Montreal, guiding a buyer through the purchase of an architecturally distinctive home, or representing clients seeking a country estate in the Eastern Townships, our role remains consistent: providing expert guidance, thoughtful strategy, and personalized representation tailored to each client’s goals.
The brokerage’s boutique structure allows clients to work directly with experienced brokers throughout the process, creating continuity, responsiveness, and clarity from initial consultation through closing.
Many relationships continue long after a transaction concludes, reflecting our commitment to building lasting connections within the communities we serve. For those considering a move to Montreal, our neighbourhood guides offer curated insights into some of the city’s most sought-after communities.
Looking Beyond Quebec
The award also arrives during an exciting period of growth for the firm.
Alongside its work throughout Montreal and the Eastern Townships, Duque Simms is contributing to the development of a residential and hospitality project in El Peñol, Antioquia, Colombia.
This international initiative reflects a broader vision grounded in:
- Design awareness
- Lifestyle-driven real estate opportunities
- Cross-border market expertise
- Long-term relationship building
As global mobility continues to influence luxury real estate markets, buyers increasingly seek opportunities that combine investment potential, lifestyle benefits, and meaningful connections to place.
A Meaningful Milestone for the Future
This recognition reinforces the values that have guided Duque Simms from the beginning: thoughtful advisory service, design-conscious marketing, operational excellence, and authentic relationships.
As Montreal’s residential landscape continues to evolve, the brokerage remains focused on helping clients navigate every stage of the real estate journey with confidence, clarity, and expert support.
Being recognized as the Best Luxury Boutique Real Estate Consultancy Agency in Quebec, Canada, 2026 represents an important chapter in that story and a meaningful affirmation of the trust clients place in Duque Simms every day.
For buyers, sellers, and investors seeking guidance within the world of Luxury Boutique Real Estate Quebec, the future remains rooted in the same principles that shaped the firm’s foundation: craftsmanship, expertise, and personalized service delivered with care.
Explore More
Readers interested in learning more about this recognition and the philosophy behind Duque Simms Real Estate Agency may find the following resources helpful:
- Luxury Lifestyle Awards Winner Profile: Duque Simms Real Estate Agency
- Luxury Lifestyle Press Release: Duque Simms Recognized for Boutique Excellence
- Exclusive Interview with Ana Duque and Daniel Simms
