Paul Cornett

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About Paul

Paul Cornett was born and raised in a semi-basement appartment in Rosemont, Montreal. Having attended French language elementary and secondary schools, he earned his bachelor’s degree in 2000 from McGill University having double majored in German and Hispanic studies, graduating cum laude.  After having traveled throughout Europe using the eurail pass, he took up an English teaching opportunity in Trier, Germany for the following school year.  He would there meet his future wife Susanne.  Not really knowing how to swing a hammer and presuming it was a prerequesite for manhood, Paul decided to volunteer through the Americorps program with Habitat for Humanity in Miami, Florida from August 2001-June 2002.

Having discovered a passion for real estate and being self-employed, Paul obtained his real estate agent license in May 2003 and his chartered real estate broker license in 2007.  He has had a small real estate team since 2009 selling both residential and commercial buildings.  Paul’s passion includes poetry writing, the Lord of the Rings, gardening and going on camping trips as a family, and much to his embarrassement, he still enjoys watching Seinfeld.

To beat the odds and actually survive the first years in real estate, Paul and his wife who was on a tourist visa, were janitors in an appartment building on the Plateau and used Communauto instead of car leasing. They bought their first income property within 18 months of having started in the business.  Paul and Susi have been raising their six children in the same home since 2007, they own investment properties as well as agricultural acreage.  Paul has maintained a firm belief that real estate is not only a wealth builder and generator, but also a real story maker for the people who call it home.

Paul 's Testimonials

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the incredible work you did for our family. I am so glad I came in to meet with you, because I don't think we could have gotten through this really emotionally difficult, long and complicated process without you. You went above and beyond to help ease the pain of the house sale, and the financial loss. Not only did you take on numerous tasks and find solutions to problems to ease our burden, but you did so with incredible patience, understanding and kindness. You drove out to see my parents so many times, because it was hard for them to travel, and this was greatly appreciated. Dealing with elderly people, their children, and the complexities of cognitive issues without official legal representation, is a complicated and delicate situation to navigate and you did so with great care, good sense and the utmost respect for everyone involved. You stayed in constant communication and were always available to answer questions and take the time to explain everything. For me in particular, your empathy and humanity saved me from living this experience in a devastating way. I know that is a big statement, but the fact that you understood and appreciated - and had patience with - my desire and need to sell to the 'right family', for a long time over and above the price, is something I will be grateful for forever. That house was a member of our family. It was part of who we are as individuals and as a family, it holds an entire life of memories. To have an agent who did not minimize that, and even more, respected and honoured that, was an immeasurable gift. I would love to do anything I can to support you in your work, and to let others know how compassionate and helpful you are. I All this to say, Paul, that I will be forever grateful for everything you did for us, but even more so, for the WAY you did it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, and I wish you all the best.

Jessica