sergio depinto: Good Karma… the thoughtful renovation - 07/12/10 05:13 AM
In the world of renovation for profit this one stands out. Not because of the bottom line the contractor finished up with but because of the care and thoughtfulness of his art. The concern with details and the way he negotiated the sale based on who was moving in (the buyer), and not the dollar amount. For a seasoned Realtor like me, this was a welcomed and most rewarding listing. An experience I will not soon forget.
He certainly didn't need my advice: Saverio; QEW Contracting Ltd, (the GC) in North Toronto has done hundreds of renovations and large building contracts … (7 comments)

sergio depinto: Baked 3,500 cookies with a message - 07/11/10 04:22 AM
This post is added for Blaine Callen in response to his Blog and thoughtful writing.
Its a Christmas message I added to every box of my homemade cookies to clients and friends.

His eyes were wide as he approached me for charity on an icy streetscape in old Montreal. He asked for a handout, some help, for some hope on this winter day. He was 30's or 40's, it was hard to tell by the weathered look on his face. He was certainly troubled and tortured by life and needing more than some small change. I reached in my pocket … (12 comments)

sergio depinto: upsidedown fundraising rightside up... here's an idea that may inspire you!!! - 07/07/10 06:02 PM

Sergio's "No Speed Limit" 7K Walk n' Run
(In support of the Odette Cancer Centre,
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre)
Dear Friends, Family & Colleagues,
As many of you are aware, I was diagnosed with cancer in March 2009, have had surgery, treatment, and recovering well.  During the early days of diagnoses I was shocked and completely caught off guard for the toll such an illness could take.  I consider myself fortunate. Since the symptoms related to this cancer were subtle; it could have been completely overlooked, if not for a few chance events which led to a doctor's … (9 comments)

sergio depinto: Give it away in order to keep it! (part 1 of 2) - 06/22/10 09:00 AM
There's much written in Real Estate on business development and little on personal growth, at least not outside of nutrition, physical exercise and time management; self grooming on an exterior plain, and little about real inner improvement. Times are changing, or at least rolling back to simpler ideals, with humility and modesty replacing self importance and bigshotism.
How did I get on track? What keeps me grounded in the midst of the competitive, hard driving, money oriented, award crazed real estate culture I entered over 25 years ago?
The answer was to give back quietly.
I started by learning to invest … (8 comments)

 
Sergio DePinto (Royal LePage Maximum Realty.,Brokerage - Greater Toronto Area)

Sergio DePinto

Vaughan, ON

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Royal LePage Maximum Realty.,Brokerage - Greater Toronto Area

Address: 7694 Islington Avenue, 2nd Floor, Vaughan, On, L4L1W3

Office: (416) 324-2626

Mobile: (905) 605-2900

My Insights on Real Estate in Vaughan, the Greater Toronto Area, the industry, and the Buying and Selling public. Discussing the responsibilities, duties of the Realtor to his clients, the community, and the world. This Blog takes a heartfelt look at Real Estate beyond the product and focuses on the people being served and those servicing them.


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