Sold sign up as Carnovale retires and DiPaola takes overOakville real estate brokerage, RE/MAX career. She held evolution designed to elevate the franchise and throughout his more than 23 years as broker-Aboutowne, sports a Sold sign.the position of offer its realtors and clientele new, innovative owner at RE/MAX Aboutowne, said Walter The reins of RE/MAX Aboutowne have been broker of record solutions and benefits, said DiPaola.Schneider, president, RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic passed to long-time Oakville resident Claudia and managing DiPaola notes that the power of the brand Canada. DiPaola, a real estate professional known both broker-Ontario was also a major motivating factor in her bid to RE/MAX Aboutowne was recently ranked within the industry and throughout the commu-with Sothebys succeed Carnovale. among the top 100 real estate brokerages in nity. International I suppose it comes as no surprise that, like Canada in 2010 by Real Trends Inc. an The brokerage changed hands, effective July Realty Canada. any hot product in the GTA real estate market, accomplishment that speaks volumes of Augys 11, with veteran broker-owner Augy Carnovale Previously, the demand for RE/MAX Aboutowne sparked achievements. remaining on to help DiPaola lead the transition. she served as highly-competitive interest. I certainly consid-"Wed also like to extend a sincere wel-RE/MAX was established in Oakville in 1983, sales manager er it a prize and an honour to lead RE/MAX come to Claudia DiPaola, an esteemed and and is counted among the first RE/MAX fran-for Royal Aboutowne forward in the years ahead.accomplished professional. Were certain her chises. In 1987, Carnovale became broker-owner LePage. We, at RE/MAX would like to take this experience will bolster the franchise. We are of the Oakville operations and RE/MAX Aboutowne In her most opportunity to thank Augy Carnovale for his confident in her abilities and support her was born. Over the past 23 years, he has grown recent role as incredible contribution to the RE/MAX brand leadership.the business to well over 200 sales associates and branch manag-Augy Carnovalesupport staff now operating out of two offices in er, DiPaola wasOakville one located on Lakeshore Road in the responsible for management, training and recruit-downtown and the other in the uptown Briarwood ment. Business Park.She is a certified coach, holding a certificate Always on the lookout for the perfect candi-from Coach U, one of the most comprehensive date to take the helm, I felt Claudia was the ideal coach training programs in North America. successor, given the respect and standing shes This is the opportunity of a lifetime, said earned within the community, her astute busi-DiPaola. ness sense, as well as her unparalleled experience, RE/MAX Aboutowne, under Augys guidance dedication, aspiration and energy, said Carnovale, and direction, has flourished into a real estate who has been in the business for nearly 40 years.powerhouse. His hands-on approach and unique Her vision for the future of the franchise is business philosophy left no detail to chance. As a impressive, and I believe she has what it takes to result, the company has an excellent track record, see it to fruition, bringing RE/MAX Aboutowne to with a sales team that is well-known for its com-the next level, he said.mitment, dedication and exceptional level of DiPaola has overseen real estate operations professionalism. The company will remain stead-with several high-profile firms throughout her fast in those attributes, as it embarks on a positive Hate your kitchen?We have a remodeling option Karen & Kim'sfor every budget.Your existing cabinets are valuable. 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