Testimonials

When the market is hot almost any real estate agent and brokerage will do. Whether the markets are hot or cold, Lorne Howell and Invidiata are a tier one team. They fulfilled their commitment to us. Lorne brought the knowledge and experience that gave us comfort. He has the skills and expertise behind him to do the job in what is often an anxious period of time. He quickly earned our trust and confidence, and became a valued advisor. Lorne is a consummate marketer and salesman. He was always available day and/or night. Attention to detail is in his DNA. On the sale of our home he crafted a strategy that properly positioned us against competing properties, and it worked. When showing our property Lorne never just let a prospective buyer go through on their own with their agent. He was always there to present and 'sell' our home himself. That commitment impressed us. We sold in a reasonable period of time and at fair market price. Selling one's home is one part of the equation - buying is the other. Lorne took the time to learn our likes/dislikes and what we wanted in our next home. He kept us abreast of the market and provided insight into property values. Lorne is a shrewd negotiator and guided us through the turbulence of the buying process. The offers he presented were based on real market value and not the seller's wishful expectations. We purchased a new property that we are happy to call home.The next time we sell and buy, we will use Lorne Howell and the Invidiata team again.

We have had the pleasure of working with Lorne Howell on 6 residential buying and selling transactions in the past 30 months. Backed by the incredible resources of The Invidiata Team, combined with his experience, skill, knowledge and impeccable reputation, we could enter the market with extreme confidence. Lorne was careful and deliberate to make sure our goals were always aligned. When selling, he would proactively share the analytics as to how our home was trending online and continuously keep us apprised if the most current market data. We were always well informed, no matter what side of the transaction we were on. It is amazing what a difference a true expert can make, especially in the Southeast Oakville market where market conditions are so unique and can be volatile from time to time. Lorne was our Rock when we experienced some of this volatility! And we always knew the entire Invidiata Team was at the ready to pitch in, including Christopher, should the need ever arise! We consider ourselves fortunate to have experienced Lorne and The Invidiata Team’s professionalism and expertise, and they can consider us clients for life!

I want to start out by giving 5 stars to Lorne Howell. He is a consummate professional who... not just says it but does it! We met Lorne a couple of years before we engaged him to sell our place. He took the time to get to know us, our priorities and objectives and then patiently kept us updated during this period. Once we were ready to proceed he was proactive with his advice and his attention to detail was exceptional. He is a good listener, prepared to share his advice but recognizes that the final decision is the client's. He was active and fully engaged in the process with an objective to have a sale within a week. He over delivered on all counts! I highly recommend Lorne and want to thank him for everything he did for us.

Thank you for how you have treated us, and continue to, throughout the purchase of our home. We have been thrown a few curve balls here and there, as is common when trying to buy a house, but you have been with us every step of the way, helping us to navigate, and constantly in communication with us.When we met last summer at the house on Rebecca, my inner voice told me you were honest and caring, which is why I asked if you would work with us to find a home. I am so glad that I listened to my feeling. I have never, in my life, worked with a realtor who provides such full customer service.I know we will continue to work together, as our house is renovated into our vision and our home, but I wanted to take the time to let you know how appreciative we are of the work you have done for and with us.

My wife and I were looking to sell our home and purchase in a different city. We immediately thought of Linda Ford as she had helped us purchase our first property four years earlier. For us, Linda has the perfect mix of knowledge, patience, professionalism and assertiveness. She was very responsive to questions whether it was in person or via text/email. Linda was able to sell our home in a few days, for more than we expected; and it was the highest sale price for comparable properties in the neighborhood. She was also able to find our dream home in our ideal neighborhood and was able to negotiate the price down to what we were comfortable with. Overall, the entire buy and sell process was simple and effortless with Linda's guidance. We would definitely recommend Linda to all our family and friends!

Our family bought a property through their service. The whole process was profound, lengthy and complex. Thanks to the team Ms. Rimsha and Debbie to walk us though in an efficient, professional way. I would highly recommend them because through the experience, I saw integrity, passion, hardworking, and professional. They would advise to add a layer of safety net for us even though it means more work for them. They provided support when there was a gap between the Seller and the Buyer to facilitate the further process. They visited even after the completion of transaction to make sure our questions and concerns were answered. Really great service. Thanks again

We first met Shae when we moved to Toronto 6 years ago and, although we ultimately didn't buy anything, she became our de facto welcome guide. Fast forward 6 years later and we connected while we searched for our home. Shae was patient, thoughtful and, when time came to put in an offer, she went to bat for us. When we handed the deposit over to the seller, he said, "I think you have the best agent in Toronto. Myself included." He isn't joking - Shae was the best and more than an agent, she was our advocate - always on our side! Can't wait to do it again in 15 years

Lorne is a great reliable agent! He has an awesome understanding of the market and he immediately developed a plan and we put it into action. In less than a week of our house being listed Lorne worked his magic to score an offer! Just absolutely outstanding! He is a great listener and communicator, he’s punctual and knowledgeable. It was a pleasure to deal with the Invidiata Team and we will definitely use their services in the future! If you want proficient expertise and quick results, I would highly advise and recommend you partner with Lorne. Thanks again, Lorne.!

4 months ago If you are looking for the best realtor, choose Rimsha from The Invidiata Team! She was so friendly and honest from the beginning of this lengthy process. She helped me and my family find the perfect home that fit our specific needs. She was easy to contact and communicate with and did not rush us to find a house. I am very pleased with her service.

Lorne Howell was referred to us by a friend who also used him to sell her home and he lived up to our expectations for the sale of our house. We can’t speak highly enough of our experience with Lorne and Invidiata team. He brought in a staging expert that helped us with the house making it "show worthy” and their photographer took amazing photos & video for the web listing. Lorne is a professional who is very knowledgable, dedicated to his clients and his attention to detail is unprecedented. He responded quickly to our every question, and inquiry. He provided invaluable advice and guidance throughout the process. We highly recommend Lorne and Invidiata wholeheartedly. Thank you Lorne.

THANK YOU! The amount of effort The Invidiata Team puts into planning, advertising, and marketing your home is impeccable to me! I truly felt my complete experience was first class! Words cannot express how grateful I am to have had Debbie as my agent! The entire process from planning to closing the deal felt effortless thanks to her. She is the hardest working agent I have ever met. I truly felt that everything was extremely taken care of at all times. She always had the answers to everything, even before I asked. She was always incredibly prepared, thorough, professional, a wonderful communicator, extremely knowledgeable, and she CARED! She took the time to sit down and explain EVERYTHING step by step, word by word, and made sure I understood what was happening throughout the process. I never once felt nervous or anxious thanks to her! Thank you, Debbie and The Invidiata Team, for everything!

I received gorgeous flowers last week from The Invidiata Team for our one year anniversary since we’ve moved in & brought back beautiful memories of what a great pleasure it had been to work with Rimsha Ali on our purchase. She was very knowledgeable and extremely professional. Highly recommend Rimsha Ali and The Invidiata Team. Top notch service!

Recently I referred my brother-in-law to the Invidiata team. The feedback I got was exceptional. Shae really took a personal interest to understand their needs and found the best condo opportunity in Toronto. I'm very thankful to my friend Rene Illescas for introducing me to Shae Invidiata, and for the Invidiata Team to take care of my family to find the best real estate deal in the Greater Toronto Area

The team of Debbie Gonin-Braun and Rimsha Ali were absolutely amazing and very helpful with selling my home in Grimsby. Debbie helped me sell in Oakville 9 years ago and I decided to go with her relaxed yet professional approach again. Rimsha and Debbie work very well together as a team and are there for all your needs / concerns in a very timely manner!

My fiancé and I had the pleasure of working with Lorne Howell on the purchase of our new home in Oakville. Lorne was a true professional in all respects and worked extremely hard to ensure we found the right home for us, not just any home. He was incredibly knowledgeable on the many different neighbourhoods within the broader Oakville area and carefully took us through the pros and cons of living in each one. We were impressed with his thorough approach to viewing a home, including his due diligence of its working order. We found Lorne to be patient and accommodating throughout the purchasing process but also willing to speak up and provide an experienced opinion to help guide our decision making. We have nothing but great things to say about working with Lorne and would highly recommend his services.

Lorne Howell lives up to the term "professional". It is clear right out of the gate that Lorne leverages his experience to help customer make informed decisions. What I liked most about dealing with him is the way he adapts to our ways of doing things. I feel the more we do our homework, the better serviced we would be. Lorne played up to that very very well. He was extremely patient, always gave his opinion without being intrusive. He spent all the time needed to get the task done from start all the way to closing. He made our experience that much better in what is normally believed to be a daunting task of choosing a home. Very empathetic and accommodating, Lorne was a pleasure to work with. Thank you Lorne. I would have no issues at all recommending you to anyone needing your services.

I had contacted Invidiata regarding a listing that I was interested and received a callback from an agent that was very quick with getting me to see the listing the next day. Rimsha Ali was the agent that met me for a showing and she was punctual and very professional for the first meeting. I put an offer in the next day and from there Rimsha was officially my agent and took the lead with helping me purchase my first home on my own. I was very anxious and nervous about the process but Rimsha reassured me every step of the way. I not only purchased a home.....I made a friend. I have dealt with many professionals over the years and I can confidently say that Rimsha is at the top of my list as one of the best professionals I had the pleasure of meeting and assisting me with this process. Thank you Invidiata for Rimsha

Rimsha is a very professional realtor and executes the whole deal clinically. Given the current situation of pandemic, I was not expecting my property to be leased out so quickly, whereas Rimsha was very confident about it since day 1, like she knew the pulse of real estate market. Also, I live outside Canada and was getting a little worried for the property maintenance and handover. Rimsha is someone who takes care of all your worries/interest and guides what is in the best interest of the clients. Really enjoyed working with her and would be glad to recommend her to my friends and family.

We highly recommend the team of Debbie Gonin-Braun and Rimsha Ali. These outstanding Invidiata team members guided us through the pre-listing preparation of our home, provided insight into the real estate market and pricing our property and did a fantastic job creating multiple offers. We sold our property in just three days, above the asking price. Debbie and Rimsha are not only professional but are a pleasure to work with!

Shae Invidiata listed my home in February 2018 . She was very professional and assisted me in preparing it to list with the help of a professional interior designer. 35 groups of people came through and it sold within a month. Shae was great to work with and has much patience !

Where to begin. Being first time home buyers in Canada we were a little intimidated at first. But we were absolutely lucky to find Lorne Howell from the Invidiata team who carried us through the process with great earnestness & efficiency. He helped us through problems related to the purchase which didn’t even fall within his domain as our realtor. We thank him for the time and effort spent in making our experience as easy as it was. We couldn’t have asked for a better realtor.

The Invidiata Team are world class in the A to Z process of real estate. I've yet to work with a team more professional, knowledgeable, patient, resourceful, and pleasant. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend them to anyone and I have been doing since I first started working with Shae Invidiata back in 2015

My wife and I were looking to purchase a condo in the city for our kids attending university.This was a property that would be sold after they graduated. We met Shae because she had a listing we wanted to view. After meeting her It was obvious she would become our realtor for good. Shae undersood what we were looking for and educated us on the city and what the market offered. Shae showed us many condo's ,each she came prepared with information and comparable properties. No pressure sales tactics,only honest opinions. We are very grateful for all her help .We purchased a condo and 3 yrs later sold it through Shae again and received more than asking. I would recommend Shae as a Realtor to all. Very dedicated to her profession,and her main goal is to please her client. Many Thanks

We were very fortunate indeed to have had Lorne Howell of Invidiata Real Estate represent us in the sale of our Oakville home. Due to his thorough knowledge of the local real estate market, his extensive experience, his marketing ability, and hard work – our home was sold very quickly without stress. Lorne is very responsive to his clients as well as all others involved in the real estate transaction. His attention to detail is unparalleled, and his calm disposition and managerial capability, together with the fact he personally attended all appointments made the process seamless. Lorne is truly a dedicated real estate professional and a person of unquestionable integrity. It was a pleasure working with him and we highly recommend him for any of your real estate needs. Many Thanks Lorne 10+ Linda & Bill

Though I have had the opportunity to work with real estate agents in the past, my experience with Rimsha Ali this time around was exceptional and indeed a pleasure to behold. Her attention to detail and ability to fashion out answers before the questions come is true measure of expertise that’s hard to come by. Her professionalism was reflected in the care she exercised in guiding to me to make informed decision for myself, identifying what truly matters when taking such a life long step. Her commitment to excellence created a very trusting relationship that allowed me to concentrate on other aspects of the journey which culminated in finding the ideal home for the kids and I. Rimsha embodies the qualities of a true professional, skilled, mature, empathetic and responsive. Would not hesitate to work with her again or refer to a good friend.

While in the process of finding a New Location for my spa in the heart of Yorkville - Infuse Med Spa. I couldn’t have thought of anyone else that had the expertise, experience and vision capability as Shae Invidiata does. It was not only a spa location transformation but a new concept that I wanted to integrate. Shae, being a natural business woman, helped me make my new business come to life. She also held my hand while I was ready to give up and encouraged me to hang on... we will find the right place in the right time. It was her promise and strength that will forever be in my heart. Her vibe will and is resonating within the space always. Thank YOU so much, Kavita Suri

5 STARS for LORNE HOWELL. We met Lorne six years ago at an open house on our street. Recently, we have listed our home with Lorne and it sold two weeks ago for an excellent price, especially in the current market situation and stiff competition in the neighborhood. We found, he is a great negotiator and very knowledgeable in his field. Further, dealing with him was a great pleasure and he never pressurized us. He is highly attentive agent. He always returned our phone calls, text messages and e-mails promptly. He has recommended some minor changes that we needed to make in our home to attract buyers, and his advice worked. Lorne is very honest and hardworking real estate agent. We don’t have any hesitation to recommend his name if you are looking for buying or selling your home.

Lorne Howell 5 stars plus! It is common in this day and age for folks to over promise and under perform. Lorne is one of those rare individuals that under promises and over performs. I recommend him unreservedly to anyone interested in service above and beyond the call of duty.

We recently sold our condo through Invidiata. As we were going through this process while we were out of the country, we thought for sure it would be complicated. Not at all ... Linda Ford was phenomenal throughout the whole process. Communication was key. Linda kept us in the loop all the way by setting up a WhattsApp group to message both of us at the same time. The video and brochures were done beautifully, totally capturing the essence of the property which resulted in an offer the first day on market! Thank you Linda for making what could be a daunting process seem so easy! I would highly recommend Linda Ford for your next real estate transaction.

We sold our home in three days, above listing in a very challenging market. We couldn’t have achieved this without Lorne Howell. His attention to detail is unbelievable; from staging, the photography, the video and even meeting all prospective buyers. Just before we listed, Oakville had a wind storm which brought down three trees on the property, despite my best attempts we couldn’t get a tree company to respond but Lorne miraculously had someone at our property within hours. The time that he dedicated to this sale was incredible - we felt like we could contact him at any time to ask questions and brain storm. Right from the very beginning, when we were vetting agents in the area, the Invidiata team provided us with the most useful information and thoughtful analysis about the current market. The entire experience was professional and thankfully quick! Thank you Lorne for all your advise and expertise.

Thank you for taking our listing and for assigning Lorne Howell as our Realty Sales Representative. Lorne was an outstanding professional in every regard. From the very first meeting to the sale of our home he listened and responded to our every request and concern. The first price was our price not his. The sale price was closer to his and the comparables. Lorne provided: an excellent Home Stager, a quick and expert Painter, an excellent Photographer, and Home Collection magazine and feature sheet elaborating all the best aspects of our home. Lorne also held multiple open house events, to which he came early and prepared fully before viewer arrivals. He marketed our home aggressively as promised. Lorne even went to the trouble of attending showings by other realtors, also arriving early, setting up relevant literature, and turning on all the lights! We could not be more pleased with Lorne’s service and have recommended him to our neighbours and friends. Selling one’s home should always be like this! Impressive!

We recently sold our condo through Invidiata. As we were going through this process while we were out of the country, we thought for sure it would be complicated. Not at all ... Linda Ford was phenomenal throughout the whole process. Communication was key. Linda kept us in the loop all the way by setting up a WhattsApp group to message both of us at the same time. The video and brochures were done beautifully, totally capturing the essence of the property which resulted in an offer the first day on market! Thank you Linda for making what could be a daunting process seem so easy! I would highly recommend Linda Ford for your next real estate transaction.​

5 Stars for Lorne Howell" Seems that a number of agents in Oakville profess to be #ONE .However ,having successfully completed 6 transactions over the years with Lorne ,I can confidently say that his extensive knowledge of the industry from building,development and sales perspective provided him with an insight that was unique from all agents we've dealt with." save yourself the headache of finding the right agent, just give Lorne a call. Cheers John, A very happy customer!​

Searching for a home is a difficult task and at times rather stressful. Not only did our realtor Linda Ford put us at ease, she listened to our concerns and tirelessly searched for the perfect place. I cannot say enough about her attention to detail, patience with our requests and general professionalism. I will continue to recommend and use Linda for all of our future residential needs.

With over 25 years experience of buying and selling real estate in Canada and internationally my wife and I deal with many real estate agents. Lorne Howell is absolutely extraordinary in the pool of agents we have ever met. His exceptional attention to his clients’ needs, profound understanding of the market and outstanding approach to details makes the process of selling or buying a home (Lorne has helped us to buy and to sell) extremely comprehensive and smooth. Unlike many agents in the industry who disappear once a sales/purchase agreement is signed Lorne walks his clients through all stages of the deal and even provides a very caring post sales service. Yes, the one exists in the real estate industry if you work with a right agent!! Not only I would responsibly recommend Lorne Howell if you are looking for a professional assistance but also I would confidently state that Mr. Howell’s performance represents a highest standard in the real estate industry.

We were extremely happy with our sales experience that Rimsha Ali and Debbie Gonin-Braun from the Invidiata Team provided. We appreciated their patience, guidance and honest opinions on preparing our home for sale and subsequent search for our new home. They jumped right in to give hands on help the night before go live! They presented to us a very thorough marketing evaluation, coupled with a complete sales strategy that resulted in the sale of our home within a week and a half of listing and sold for a price exceeding our expectations. We appreciated Debbie's direct approach to the negotiation; closing the deal effortlessly, and Rimsha’s committed perseverant demeanour, continuing to connect even after the deal closed. We would recommend highly to anyone wanting the perfect blend of experience, knowledge, integrity and professionalism. A big thumbs up to Rimsha and Debbie!

We Sold our home in 3 days. We couldn’t have achieved this without Lorne Howell. His attention to detail is unbelievable and the photography, and video of our home was amazing. His knowledge of our area was outstanding. Lorne was always available for showing at anytime.​

Selling your family home can be one of the most stressful times. When we first decided to list the house, we took a misstep and hired a discount broker. The house did not sell, the only offer was a lowball. During a time where houses barely stayed on the market for a week, it was beyond disappointing. The broker barely spoke to us and we found ourselves chasing updates. I was truly exhausted emotionally and physically from the process. We removed the house from the market, Jackie and Donna gave thoughtful advice on what we could do to realize the true value of the house. We took their advice to heart, made some changes and relisted with this dynamic duo! As I take a step back over the last few weeks and look at the time and effort Jackie and Donna put into selling the house, I am amazed. From when we agreed to list the house, they mapped the path to a successful sale and executed each step with precision. They expertly coordinated so many moving parts, from the listing, photography, video, marketing materials, staging, showings, follow up calls and closing the deal. At all times they were supportive, open, honest, and clear in their communication. Jackie and Donna are the ultimate professionals. Thank you both for your commitment to getting this sale done. We could not be happier!