Philip Kocev

Broker Owner, Skybound Realty, Brokerage

Philip Kocev was born into real estate. With a Realtor mother and property-investor father, this York University graduate and arts enthusiast worked his way up the corporate ladder before returning back to his real estate roots. Philip is the Broker Owner of Skybound Realty, a brokerage he co-founded in August 2025 with fellow industry professionals united by innovation, integrity, and passion.

Previously, Philip served as a senior leader and Broker/Managing Partner at one of Toronto’s largest real estate brokerages, where he helped grow teams, expand offices, and mentor REALTORS®. A savvy, Toronto-born property investor and city enthusiast, Philip’s 20+ years in real estate make him a trusted resource to sales representatives, brokers, clients, and colleagues.

Philip began his professional career the summer before starting at York University. After receiving the McDonnell Douglas Foundation Scholarship (1997), he joined their Human Resources department and switched his major from Arts to Business Administration. He graduated with Honours in Human Resources Management and earned the CHRL designation from the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA).

Over the next 12 years, Philip advanced through roles overseeing HR and facilities, gaining local and global experience across all functional areas, including mergers, acquisitions, and organizational restructuring. His final role before moving into real estate full-time was with Deloitte in the HR Transformation practice, where international client work exposed him to forward-thinking initiatives in process and organizational design and the implementation of centralized HR services.

In 2009, Philip was invited to help launch a new Toronto office for one of the city’s largest real estate brokerages. While assisting in the start-up, he focused on client sales, quickly becoming a top-10 REALTOR® at the brokerage and building his own team. As the branch grew, he was asked to expand operations and open a second Toronto office—an opportunity that brought him back to leadership, consulting, and HR.

As his leadership responsibilities increased, Philip stepped back from direct client sales. His former team evolved into the Beacon Real Estate Team, where members operate as individual contributors with shared resources and support. During his tenure in brokerage leadership, Philip oversaw two Toronto offices and more than 230 REALTORS®, combining his HR and corporate background with his passion for mentorship and industry advocacy. He has championed legislative and regulatory changes that elevate client value and the profession’s credibility.

An active property investor, Philip understands the personal significance of buying and selling a home. He keeps close to market trends, invests personally, and provides leadership that helps REALTORS® deliver exceptional service—now under the Skybound Realty banner, where he’s focused on building a modern, collaborative brokerage that empowers REALTORS® to reach new heights.

Outside of real estate, Philip loves to travel with his partner, Andrew, and has a deep passion for the arts. He holds a performance certificate in Speech and Drama from Trinity College London and has worked across theatre and film disciplines, including lighting, sound, acting, writing, publicity, front of house, editing, camera operation, stage management, and directing. Deeply committed to philanthropy, Philip supports the Bill 7 Educational Award Scholarship and the Inside Out LGBT Film Festival, and previously served as Treasurer of the Broadview Danforth BIA. He also continues to advocate for Missing Middle housing and community-focused city building.

Philip Kocev can be contacted at philip.kocev@gmail.com

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