Long-time real estate professional Walter Michael Hayes died peacefully with his family by his side on June 22, 2011 at the age of 71.

Mr. Hayes is survived by his wife Suzanne (Neubauer); children Patrick, Lynda (Carman) Apreda and Jennifer (Kevin) McKinnon; grandchildren Julia, Marcus, Grace and Brenden; and brothers Peter (Susan) and Paul (Teresa). He was predeceased by his brother Austin (Ana). Mr. Hayes was brother-in-law of Lynda Tyler (the late Christopher) and Paul (Mary) Neubauer.

From 1975 to 1982, Walter and his brothers operated Realty World Hayes & Associates, with offices in Maple Ridge, Coquitlam and Parksville, B.C.

“The four brothers – Peter, Paul, Austin and Walter – were partners and an unstoppable team, leading the Maple Ridge and Coquitlam offices to become the top two offices in the Realty World North American franchise system from 1977 to 1979,” says Brian Walker, broker of record for NRS Select in Richmond Hill, Ont., a family friend. “The brothers said this was not only a result of determination to succeed, but also to Walter’s ideas and creative approach to the industry. The brothers said Walter simply made the business fun.”

In the mid 1980s he was hired by Karl Nielson to grow the National Real Estate (NRS) Brand in Ontario. Mr. Hayes bought a Sutton Group franchise in 1897 and helped build Sutton Group Ontario along with Rick Hamilton. From 1991 to 1993 he returned to NRS as regional Director for Ontario and Atlantic Canada.

Mr. Hayes finished his career selling real estate in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. with Royal LePage.

The family has asked that for those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation or Canadian Blood Services.

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