About Derek Breton

The Only Realtor Who
Reads the Blueprints.

Twenty years on job sites before I ever listed a home. I don't just sell houses in Niagara — I understand exactly how they're built, what they're hiding, and what they're really worth.

Contractor First, Realtor Second

From the Toolbelt to the Transaction.

I spent 20 years as a licensed contractor — framing, foundations, electrical, full renovations — across the Niagara Region. I've built homes, gutted them, legalized basement apartments, and turned tired duplexes into cash-flowing investments. I've seen what's behind the drywall.

When I moved into real estate, I brought that lens with me. Most agents can tell you a kitchen was "recently updated." I can tell you whether the panel behind it is a fire risk, whether that finished basement meets egress code, and roughly what it'll cost to fix. That's the difference between selling you a house and protecting your investment.

Today I help buyers avoid money pits, sellers spend renovation dollars where they actually return, and investors run the numbers on multi-family and student-housing deals before they commit. No fluff, no cosmetic sales pitch — just an honest, technical read on the biggest purchase of your life.

Derek Breton — Niagara Contractor-Realtor, Coldwell Banker Advantage

What I Bring to the Table

Two decades of construction knowledge, applied to every Niagara deal.

20 Years Licensed Construction

Framing to finish. I read a home's structure, systems, and true condition — not just its staging.

Active Investor & Flipper

I invest in the same Niagara market I sell in — duplex conversions, secondary suites, and student rentals.

Coldwell Banker Advantage

Full brokerage backing and MLS® access, paired with the independence to give you a straight answer.

Where I Work

Rooted in the Niagara Region.

I serve buyers, sellers, and investors across Welland, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Thorold, Pelham, and Port Colborne — plus the surrounding Niagara communities.

  • Residential buying & selling
  • Multi-family & investment properties
  • Duplex conversions & secondary-suite legalization

Coldwell Banker Advantage Real Estate, Brokerage
800 Niagara Street, Unit GG4, Welland, ON L3C 5Z4
(905) 329-3472  ·  info@derekbreton.ca

Coldwell Banker Advantage

Let's Talk.

Buying, selling, or sizing up an investment? Get the contractor's perspective before you sign anything.