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Evelyn Wheeler profile pictureEvelyn Wheeler
15:43 18 Jun 25
I would highly recommend Penny and her Remax team! Penny’s experience and professionalism assisted us greatly as we prepared our home to sell about 6 months ago to actually listing and selling it in approximately 2 and a half weeks. For us, the selling of our home after 29 years is happy and sad. But, we are looking forward to another home in a new area and making new memories! Thank you so much Penny and Team!
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Peter Marx profile picturePeter Marx
14:17 10 Mar 25
Wendy and I were delighted by Penny's effort and results. We whole heartedly recommend Penny Blake and her team to anyone wanting to sell or buy a house or property. Thank-you Penny and team
Kalpesh Patel profile pictureKalpesh Patel
20:23 20 Feb 25
"I had an amazing experience working with Penny Blake. From the very beginning, they demonstrated exceptional professionalism and in-depth knowledge of the local market. They were always available to answer my questions and offered insightful advice that helped me make informed decisions throughout the entire process. Their attention to detail and excellent communication made everything run smoothly, and I truly felt supported at every step. What stood out the most was their dedication to finding the perfect home for me, ensuring that all my needs were met. I highly recommend Penny Blake to anyone looking for a trustworthy and reliable real estate professional!"

and yes 5 star for her house staging service too.
Sara Ghita profile pictureSara Ghita
21:10 27 Sep 24
I had an excellent experience working with Kate. She was not only professional, but also incredibly kind and attentive to my needs. Her willingness to go above and beyond, offering helpful advice and support at every step of the process, made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. I truly felt that she cared about my satisfaction and worked hard to ensure I found the perfect home. I highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a realtor who genuinely puts their clients first.
Catherine P profile pictureCatherine P
16:09 16 Apr 24
Julie Kuntz helped me with my home search when I was moving back to Kingston. She did an awesome job sending me listings that met the criteria I had discussed with her. We had spent a whole day touring homes when she alerted me to a house that was just listed minutes before on a street I was particularly interested in. I couldn't see it the next day, and I knew it would sell rapidly, so she did a video tour with me pointing out all its features and issues. This enabled me to put an offer on the home immediately. She was also very attentive during the lead up to closing and after closing. I would recommend her highly to anyone who needs to tour homes virtually. She comes from a military family, so she knows what it's like to move to a new town, sometimes provinces away. She also has a keen eye for detail. She noticed many things that I didn't!
carolyn Positano profile picturecarolyn Positano
14:48 30 Jan 24
There are no words at how hard and dedicated Penny and her team are , they have done an amazing job for us . Thank you to Sandra in the office for keeping us on track we love you both !
Trish Stewart profile pictureTrish Stewart
17:53 10 Nov 23
Working with Penny Blake and the Remax Home Team was a truly wonderful experience from start to finish. They are an amazing group of very knowledgeable people who exemplify professionalism and competence. Penny went out of her way to help us find a new home and sold our own home within only a few days of it hitting the market. Sandra was always there behind the scenes responding to all our emails and requests; completely all tasks in a timely manner. This Team knows how to get things done.
Robert Page profile pictureRobert Page
01:19 19 Nov 19
My experience with Cheryl Hamilton and the staff at Penny Blake Home Team/Re-Max Finest could not have been better. Cheryl is an amazing agent who went above and beyond, and helped me from start to finish in purchasing my great home. They get my very highest recommendation.

Feedback Directly From Clients

Penny Blake and her Team did an excellent job of organizing and managing the sale of our unique property. She was on top of the process right from the highly accurate value appraisal, through several levels of promotion, to the final negotiations and closing.

John Dorland

It was a pleasure working with you. We learned the hard way that choosing a realtor well was so critical… You got it done and that’s really what we needed.

Pierre and Steffe

I’d like to thank you and Sandra both for your assistance and guidance with the process of buying my first home! I will most definitely recommend you to friends and colleagues in the future!

Sabina Ungureanu

The sales process with the Penny Blake Team was thoughtful and organized.  We met with Penny a few months before we were planning to put our home on the market.  She explained the process, showed us comparables in the area, and arranged to have a professional staging team come to our home to give us advice on how to get our house set up for sale. This all gave us plenty of time to get our home ready to sell. Then a couple of weeks before we planned to put our home on the market, Penny came again to see how we were doing and gave us a few more hints on staging – minor tweaks that made a difference. The Team at her office were always readily available to answer any of our questions. We put our home on the market on a Thursday and had it sold by Monday!  We are very pleased with the services we received selling our home. Thank you to the Penny Blake Team.

Sabine Richarz & Steven Chew

If you want to get your house sold quickly, for top dollar, there is no other realtor in Kingston I would turn to.

I have worked with Penny for the sale of our home multiple times over the years. Each time, she has surpassed our sales goal and found buyers who are the perfect fit. She does so all while working with the highest degree of professionalism and care. Selling your home can be stressful and emotionally overwhelming; Penny ensures you’re feeling guided and comforted into making the right choice for you. Thank you Penny for all that you do.

Jehna Duncan

Penny Blake’s team were outstanding during the entire process of getting the home ready for sale. More importantly, they were able to act very quickly when we decided to put the house on the market. Penny and her team proved very knowledgeable, patient, and always available to answer our queries. The team knows their market extremely well, and they have a process. We were overjoyed with the results of the sale of our house. Our experience was that if you follow their processes you will be rewarded with a successful sale.  The team is very, very good at what they do, and we would not hesitate to recommend them to any of our friends and acquaintances. If you want results, go with Penny Blake and her team.

The Kilburn Family

We had been living in Kingston East for four years and we decided we needed a larger home. We hired Penny to sell our house.
My husband and I felt a connection with Penny immediately. I think that is so important. If you don’t feel a connection with your agent, it can’t possibly be a smooth transaction. It was smooth with Penny from the start. She is very professional, but she is so much more than that. She knows the neighbourhood. She knows the base. She has a real feel for the community. She knows her market and what people are looking for.
We knew how difficult selling a house can be. My husband was apprehensive about having people through the house but Penny put him at ease. She made us aware of everything. She completely put our needs first. We felt taken care of. Penny did all the footwork and all we had to do was sit back and watch.
She brought in the home stager, which was a lot of fun. She was a class act from start to finish. I’d recommend her to anyone.

I originally approached Penny to get her input about getting our home ready for sale. When I contacted her again a year and a half later, she completely remembered who I was as well as what our home had to offer.
Penny provided excellent marketing advice for the selling of our home.
Penny constantly provided constructive positive reassurance and we found her to be a very professional business woman with a great heart.

Kim Horne

We had a few questions about a new development in Kingston East, so we called Penny. She called us back within 20 minutes, and we weren’t even her clients then. We were impressed, so when we decided to sell our house, we didn’t hesitate to hire her.
Penny was terrific right from the start. She took us through everything step by step and told us what to expect. She was always up front about everything, which we appreciated.

Lynn and Peter Bruce

Here is a photo taken last weekend on the “big day”. Lana and I thank you again for managing the sale of our home. Your professional approach was much appreciated.

Walter and Lana Holmes

Dear Penny,
We can’t thank you enough for all you have done for us. We have really appreciated your calm personality, patience and professionalism.
Although you were very busy you always had as much time as we needed and made us feel like we were the only people you were working with. Thankyou for representing us as buyers and seller.
Have a wonderful year. Thanks for everything!

Don and Sam Haisell

I have known Penny Blake for a number of years, dating back to when my children were very young and Penny was, and still continues to sponsor a Holiday Gathering for all the children in the East end of Kingston in December. Her generosity in allowing all children to walk away with smiles during the holiday season is outstanding – she is truly committed to family and cares deeply about others. Penny, simply, puts the needs of others ahead of her own and as such understands what it means for families to find a home that represents “home” for them. I have personally sold and purchased a number of properties with Penny as my realtor. You could not ask for anything more from Penny as she gives 100 percent plus to her clients. I will be seeking further realtor representation in the future and know that I can turn to and trust Penny to take into consideration my needs and wants without hesitation and professionalism. Penny is truly a genuine and sincere individual. I would not hesitate to recommend her as a top notch realtor.

Cyndi Forester

Penny, you are every client’s dream agent. Thanks so much for representing me as I sell my home, a most important asset. This can’t be underestimated. You know very well the importance and psychology of selling houses and what it represents to a seller. You and your team have been so very responsive and experienced in your advice. I appreciate and respect you and your team very much. I will be a great reference for you, should you ever need it – although I seriously doubt that you will. You have earned your reputation step by step over the years. I am vacating Kingston, a town I loved. Live moves on. You are a fabulous professional woman. I thank you very, very much.

Lisa Philpot

We contacted Penny on the recommendation of colleagues to list our rural property. She responded promptly to our initial contact, visited our home and provided her professional opinion on the selling price range. Prior to signing with her, Penny advised that a photo gallery of our home would be created by a professional photographer and that she had a professional home “stager” should that service be required. She also offered a few suggestions to have the house show well. Throughout our experience with Penny, she was very professional but also personable, supportive and very responsive to our questions and concerns. We would not hesitate to recommend Penny Blake to anyone planning to sell or purchase a home.

Peggy and Stephen Doist

I was apprehensive about selling my home as I had a short timeline, however Penny and her team were very understanding of my needs. Penny was able to sell my home by generating multiple offers as well as receiving above asking price all within two weeks.

Laurie Thomas

We can’t thank you enough for your exemplary service this week! We are absolutely delighted with the quick (and painless!) sale of our home and purchase of our new home – we couldn’t have done it without all your guidance and effort! From our whole family, THANK YOU!

Bonham Family

Consider this a rave review of your star performance! Thanks for doing a great job with the sale of my home.

Shelly Landry

Thanks a million for all your hard working in quickly selling my home. Against my better judgement I initially choose another agent recommended by my mortgage broker with not even one offer after listing over the peak selling period. I couldn’t believe when I listed with you in December the amount of times you hosted an open-house. Not rain, snow, sleet or hail stopped you! The benefit of your own extensive client base contributed to the number of showings and a successful first offer within a short period of time. I would highly recommend you to anyone selling or purchasing a home (I’m sure the homebaked cookies you made and flowers you brought helped tremendously). Your dedication and honesty is evident and although you’re a very busy lady, you were always available for me. Thank you again, I couldn’t have done it without you

Mary Jackson

Thank you for your hard work negotiating and selling our 88 Kenwoods Circle. We appreciate all you and your staff did to help us make our move. Please come to visit us in our new beautiful home.
Again thank you so much for everything.

Maria and Jacinto Amaral

From our first meeting Penny Blake, we knew we were in professional hands. With a very specific type of property and location in mind, Penny’s depth of experience in the Kingston and area markets enabled her to provide us with insightful information. During our house hunting time Penny was able to point out specifics within the homes that were both advantages and disadvantages from both a construction and design aspect, as well as potential renovations that could be done quite easily. And, when it came to offer and negotiate Penny was a very shrewd negotiator and new exactly how to position our offer. Would we recommend Penny Blake? Absolutely.

Gord and Judy Sadler

Our lovely restored old limestone home was obviously not laid out the way everyone would have liked. It was on the market for a while.
During that time Penny never stopped marketing the property and working behind the scenes to encourage interested potential buyers to explore the possibilities the property offered. She advertised on many levels including many metropolitan areas and in Asian publications. We never felt the need to switch realtors as we knew Penny was giving it her all and we trusted her with our sale. In the end we had multiple offers and Penny manoeuvred the resolution of the sale. We would not hesitate to sign on with Penny again in the future.

Daryl Bell and Donald O’Higgins

Penny is part of the community and sponsors local teams.:
This year I wanted to thank you for sponsoring Jillian over the last 4 years. Your support has enabled her to have a wonderful sporting experience. She has made friendships that will last a lifetime. She has learnt the true meaning of “team” and she has learnt that nothing can beat hard work.
Thank you for helping her to become a leader and a team player. Thank you for helping her to believe in herself.

Jocelyne Halladay Greenwood Park

Thank you for everything! We are so excited about our sale and our move to a new home and a new lifestyle. You are an amazing Team.

Joanne and Mike Thompson

Thank you Penny and Sandra for contributing lots of time and hardwork towards the Sale of our home.

The Dyer Family

Dear Penny,
First of all, thank you very much for all your hard work, professionalism and dedication to excellent client care.
Both Jen and I are very impressed with you and your team.
Your ad in the paper really speaks volumes. Including photos and names of the members of your team shows how much you care for every one of them. Thank you so much for your caring attitude.

Jennifer and Hamid Nam

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your efforts to sell my home. From the staging of my home and making it so beautiful in preparation for placing the house on the market to the negotiating of my home and selling my house for well over the list price. Thank you so much.

Eugenie Bruce

Thank you to you and your staff for listing and selling my home at 1311 Waterside Way. You and Sandra were very helpful and professional.

Patricia Clark

Sales Representative

Jeff Ross

jeff@jeffross.ca
613-876-4714

Jeff’s Bio

“Strong Family Ties

Meet Jeff, Your Trusted Sales Representative with Deep Roots in Kingston.

Jeff brings over 16 years of experience as a licensed sales representative, with a profound connection to the vibrant community of Kingston. His family history intertwines with the fabric of this city, as his grandfather hailed from just north of Kingston, while his great uncle made significant contributions as the head of Criminal Psychology at Queens and served as a Governor/Warden of Kingston Penitentiary.

Having spent cherished moments at the family cottage on Eagle Lake, which has been a part of their legacy since 1918, Jeff possesses an intimate understanding of the region’s cottage country allure.

With a rich background in customer service and e-marketing, honed through 14 years with Kingston Homes Realty, Jeff is adept at catering to diverse client needs. Moreover, his entrepreneurial spirit shines through his ownership of a digital recording and multi-media studio since 1994.

Jeff and his wife have chosen Kingston as the perfect place to raise their two sons, embodying their deep-rooted love for the community. With Jeff by your side, you can trust in his expertise, dedication, and unwavering commitment to serving the Kingston area and its residents.”

Mortgage Agent Lic. #M22003215
Dominion Lending Centres SkyCap Mortgage
License 13497 independently owned & operated
www.jeffross.ca
www.kingstonhomes.com

Awards

  • Executive Club 2018, 2021
  • 100% Club 2019, 2020
  • Chairman’s Club Team Award 2024

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Sales Representative

Kate Green

613-572-3651

Greenkam209@gmail.com

I have lived and worked in Kingston for almost 30 years. Having grown up moving frequently, as my father was in the military, I developed a love of travel, adventure, .. and houses! I have had a 25 year career in the psychology field, peppered with some real estate investing, as well as stints as a landlord. I am passionate and excited to help you meet your real estate needs!

Awards

  • Chairman’s Club Team Award 2024

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Kate Green
613-572-3651

Greenkam209@gmail.com

Sales Rep – BGRS Agent

Julie Kuntz

julie@pennyblake.com
613-583-9000

After many years in customer service and sales including owning my own business, I am very excited to be pursuing my career in real estate. I found my passion for real estate through buying and selling my first family home in Cold Lake, Alberta. As a military spouse I have experienced firsthand the obstacles that can be encountered during this process including restricted timelines, working with Government relocation services (BGRS) and maneuvering through the challenges of unique real estate markets.

Whether you are new to the city of Kingston or a lifelong resident in search of a new home, investment or vacation property, I am dedicated to utilizing all my knowledge and resources to help you through this process as smoothly as possible. Myself and my colleagues at the Penny Blake Home Team, with over 30 years of experience in the Kingston and surrounding area, will help you find the property that meets your needs.

Awards

  • Chairmans’s Club Team Award 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

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Get in touch with Julie today.

By email: julie@pennyblake.com
By Phone: 613-583-9000

 
Licensed Assistant & Client Care Coordinator

Sandra Bristow

By email:office@pennyblake.com
By Phone: 
613.507.3629

Sandra brings over 24 years of experience in the real estate industry to the table. She has served several years on the KAREA board of Directors and has participated in many of the activities organized by the PR committee. In this role with the Penny Blake Home Team, she takes care of handling the office paperwork, processing transactions, coordinating appointments and helping clients navigate through the process of buying or selling their home. In addition to this, she loves to help her friends and Family achieve their Real Estate goals.  She is always available to answer any questions that arise.

Get in touch with Sandra today.

Awards

  • Chairman’s Club Team Award 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

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By email:office@pennyblake.com
By Phone: 613.507.3629

 
Sales Rep – BGRS Agent

Cheryl Hamilton

cheryl@pennyblake.com
613.888.7601

With strong ties to Kingston, I am excited to help you find your perfect home in our beautiful city. Born in Kingston, I attended Queen’s as an undergraduate, graduating with a Master’s in Psychology, and then spending many years working in the Psychology Dept at Queen’s before starting my career in real estate. My husband and I have raised our 3 boys in Kingston. Not only am I familiar with the school system here, I have spent a great deal of time in the local arenas watching my boys play hockey over the years!

I have experience with the many sides of real estate – I know what it is like to buy and sell my own homes, moving as our family grew and our needs changed. In addition, owning a custom home building business with my husband for over 20 years has given me valuable experience and insight, all of which will help me provide you with the best service possible. Finally, as a Remax sales rep, I can help you navigate all the aspects of buying and selling your home.

If you are planning a move, I am here to help you with that transition. If you are looking to sell your home, I will work hard to help you get the best deal you can. If you are looking to buy a home, whether you are new to Kingston, or have lived here for years, I can help you find the right neighbourhood and the right home for your lifestyle.

AWARDS

  • 100% Club Award 2021, 2023
  • Executive Club Award 2020, 2022, 2024
  • Chairman’s Club Team Award 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

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Get in touch with Cheryl today.

By email: cheryl@pennyblake.com
By Phone: 613.888.7601
http://www.soldbycheryl.ca

Sales Rep | Seniors Relocation Specialist®

Louise Thornton

louise@pennyblake.com
613.876.0934

I grew up in Belleville, Ontario, but after living in Kingston my entire adult life, I consider the Limestone City my home town. My husband and I have bought and sold many homes over the years, as our life circumstances changed and we have always researched our preferred neighbourhoods well. Our first home was in Amherstview; we moved just outside Kingston when we wanted to start our family; moved back into Kingston when we chose the public and high schools we wanted our two girls to attend and moved again when we became “empty nesters”. We have truly hit all the life cycles.

Oddly, my working background began in real estate – 16 years in law offices working through real estate deals. Needless to say, I have in-depth knowledge of what happens to an offer once it goes to your lawyer. The next step in my career path took me in the direction of human resources and I am very proud of my success in that field. It gave me great insight into how to treat people and understand and correct their frustrations.

Now, in a sense, I have come full circle – back to an exciting, challenging and rewarding career in Real Estate which I’ve been doing for over 7 years now.

AWARDS

  • Executive Club Award 2020
  • Chairman’s Club Award 2020
  • 100% Club Award 2016-2019
  • Chairman’s Club Teams Award 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

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Get in touch with Louisetoday.

By email:louise@pennyblake.com
By Phone: 613-876-0934
http://louisethornton.ca/

 
Sales Rep – BGRS Agent

Penny Blake

penny@pennyblake.com
613.539.3307
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Penny has been a life long resident of the City of Kingston and for over 30 years has been involved in the real estate market. She made a decision over 30 years ago to become a licensed real estate professional and assist others in investing wisely. She is a strong supporter and major sponsor of many community events. Penny is a parent and homeowner and knows what it takes to keep a household running smoothly. Penny has lived in City east for over 38 years with her daughter Alexis. Penny has been working with military families for over 30 years and she is registered with the Government Relocation Services and has a proven track record with thousands of military families in Kingston and across Canada. She offers her clients quality service, through her national access to the Remax Referral System. If you are considering a move, you will receive the most complete information and services by contacting Penny. For your convenience her office is located at 235 Gore Road, close to the Royal Military College and the Canadian Forces Base.

AWARDS

  • Chairman’s Club Award 2016-2020 inclusive
  • Chairman’s Club Team Award 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
  • Remax Hall of Fame 2008
  • Lifetime Achievement 2013
  • Platinum Club Award 2005-2020 inclusive

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Get in touch with Penny today.

By email: penny@pennyblake.com
By Phone: 613.539.3307

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