About Paul

I know this region because I live here.

21 years in Collingwood. Grew up in Meaford. Real estate investor before I became an agent. REALTOR® with Royal LePage Locations North.

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21 Years living in
Collingwood
15 Years in business
before real estate
10 Properties managed
or overseen
4 Years as a
REALTOR®
Paul Avery, REALTOR® — standing outside a Georgian Bay waterfront property

Quick Details

  • Based in Collingwood, ON
  • Brokerage: Royal LePage Locations North
    Lifestyles North Real Estate Team
    27 Arthur St, Thornbury
  • Collingwood · Thornbury · Blue Mountain
    Meaford · Georgian Bay
  • 705-888-6755

In Paul's Words

I grew up in Meaford, on the water, and I've lived in Collingwood for the past 21 years. Southern Georgian Bay isn't a market I moved to for opportunity — it's home. My wife Lisa and I are raising our two boys here, and I ski, hike, and sail the same trails and shorelines I help clients find properties on. That kind of familiarity is hard to fake and harder to replicate.

Before real estate, I spent 15 years in business — building and managing e-commerce operations, launching a cosmetic care line sold across eight countries through Amazon, and advising companies through exits valued at over $30 million. That background shapes how I work: I'm comfortable with data, clear on negotiation, and focused on the decision that makes sense for you, not the one that closes fastest.

I also invest in real estate myself. I manage three properties of my own and help oversee seven family properties between Owen Sound and Collingwood. When I talk about investment potential, rental dynamics, or long-term value, it comes from direct experience, not theory.

Four years into working in this market professionally, the thing I value most is straightforward: most of my clients become friends. If you want an agent who genuinely cares how this turns out for you, let's talk.

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Paul with his wife Lisa and their two boys, hiking a canyon trail near Collingwood
Paul with Lisa and the boys — exploring the trails around Collingwood.

What to Expect

Practical guidance, not sales pressure.

Local depth

Two decades of living here means I know which streets hold value, which neighbourhoods have changed, and what questions to ask about any property before you fall in love with it.

Business clarity

My background in business and investment means I approach pricing, negotiation, and due diligence with the same rigour I'd apply to my own transactions. You'll always understand what and why.

Investor's eye

Whether you're buying a family home or a weekend property with rental potential, I look at each purchase through the lens of someone who owns and actively manages real estate here.

Straightforward advice

I'll tell you when a property isn't right for you. The goal is a good outcome for your situation, not a quick transaction. Most of my clients refer me because of that approach.

Ready to Talk?

No obligation. Just a clear conversation.

Whether you're buying, selling, or just starting to think about a move — reach out and let's figure out what the right next step looks like for you.

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