Who is Maxine Povering?
I am celebrating over 30 years in Real Estate, so I must be doing something right. My negotiating skills are amongst the best, and I am as likely to receive referrals from other real estate agents as I am from my own satisfied clients.
I have been an Broker since 1981 which entails an extra special obligation for excellence and accountability to the public, and am also a Chairman's Club Award Winner for Outstanding Achievement at Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd. since 1996.
I have an Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies and Geography from the University of Waterloo, and have used my background to pursue other related real estate areas of interest such as development, site planning, rezoning and hearings, and property tax reassessments, all of which have proved invaluable to both my past and present clients in their decision making processes.
I am a long standing member of the Toronto Real Estate Board as well as a member of both the Ontario Real Estate Association and the Canadian Real Estate Association.
I was one of the first realtors in the GTA to acquire my Accredited Buyer Representative designation or ABR, in the Toronto region, in order to better serve the needs of buyer clients, who by agency law are entitled to their own special representation. I was an original founding Accredited Senior Agent cabinet member and with my ASA designation, can now offer a full range of real estate related consulting to seniors with compassion and sensitivity to their needs at this new and different stage in their lives. I also  offer my real estate consulting services on an hourly or pay-for-service basis.  Included  are property evaluations for estate or marital court proceedings, personal estate updates, and a full range of pre-listing services which include computer updates of market value, cosmetic and structural house preparation and trade and service consulting. These services are included as part of of my service package when you list and sell your property with me or as a separate paid service.  My goal is to be the very best I can be by exceeding your expectations. I am compassionate as well as passionate about my chosen profession. Integrity, honesty, knowledge and possessing good listening skills have all played a major role in my longevity in the real estate industry. I always maintain a positive attitude and have been told that not only is my sense of humour refreshing, but that I have a special ability to make people feel at ease.
I understand first and foremost, that real estate is a people business. I want my clients to have a good real estate experience, be it their first or second purchase or sale, and regardless of whether it will be a short or longer term committment to their future home. As your agent, through agency law, I work for you, with your best interests at heart.
My approach is an old fashioned one, hands on, personal and without any pressure. I will endeavour to always be accessible to you. Rarely will you speak to a answering machine or service or to an assistant.
I have a talent for finding you the right home and always have access to a number of homes on an "Exclusive Listing" basis if what you need or want is a home in high demand that is not listed on MLS or not even on the real estate radar.
It is a compliment when other agents call me to ask if I know of someone who might be interested in selling a house or condominium that they have a serious client for, or if I have a client for a home that is not "officially" on the market, but is available to be shown to buyers on a selective basis.
I invite you to speak to my many satisfied clients, some of whom have been currently living ten years or more in their present home purchased through myself as their agent. I am presently working with, and have worked with, children of my original clients and hope to soon be working with the third generation of my clientele.
If you are interested in seeing any of my listed or "available" properties, or any other listing that is presently on the market, or wish to have a complimentary, no obligation up-to-date evaluation for your property, please feel free to contact me by phone, text or by e-mail. I also specialize in situations of the utmost sensitivity such as matrimonial or estate matters, and everything will be kept in the strictest of confidence if you wish to discuss a sale of a more personal nature.  If you are thinking of relocating and are interested in buying or selling outside of the GTA or out of province and wish to speak to a top realtor in your  region, area or neighbourhood of choice,  I can help you locate the best one for your specific needs. Thank you for taking the time to read about me and I look forward to one day meeting you.
 Maxine