Testimonials


Dawn Mashinter, is the best Realtor I have ever worked with, she was available to me at all times. Very knowledgeable about all aspects of my sale of property and found us the perfect home to purchase. I would definitely recommend Dawn to anyone looking to sellingtheir homeor purchasing a new home. Thank you Thank you Dawn

- Debbie Butt


Dawn was very professional and made the entire process stress free. My house was sold in 4 days and I couldn’t be happier.

- Jacob Rodgers


Great service and great results-just use Dawn and problem solved!Mark StokesVery helpful and professional in her job and knew the area and whatWas available in the area . Would highly recommend her.

- Ian Kelsall


Dawn Mashinter is anexcellent sales broker She goes out of her way to find you a place. That you can call your home or cottage you will not be upset with her.Good luck in your journey with Dawn

- Kim and Gina


Dawn was the perfect choice for us when we decided to list our home. She is professional and knowledgeable about the market in our area. Dawn was easy to work with and was able to list our home and we sold in 5 days! We would recommend her to anyone. Thanks Dawn!

- Chris Campbell


"We didn't know Dawn Mashinter prior to our first meeting to discuss the sale of our home. From the start, she was very professional, thorough and informative in all aspects pertaining to the presentation of our property. Dawn consulted with us on a regular basis and kept us well informed. She offers a wonderful personality too! We've bought and sold many properties throughout the years, and we highly recommend Dawn to sell your home or cottage!”

- Jim & Brenda Douey


Now that my cottage is sold, I’d like to take a moment to thank you for the great service you gave me. I had consulted a number of other real estate agents before choosing you to handle my sale, and had been dismayed by their superficial approach and lack of local knowledge.

When I met you I was pleased with your ability to listen intently, to communicate well, your efficiency, your ethics, your depth of local knowledge and your drive to get things done well.

This spring when it was time to sell, I was tired from dealing with three other projects. You, with your experience, saved me endless time and energy by telling me what’s next, who can handle it and when it should happen.

Thanks for that too, Dawn.

- Margie Wagner


I was extremely pleased with the professionalism that Dawn Mashinter demonstrated in the recent sale of my property.

Since my property is in Ontario and I live in Montreal, I would have expected problems, but I am happy to say I encountered none! With an excellent referral by Dawn to a lawyer in Ontario, the entire sale, from start to finish, was completed without my ever having to leave Montreal!

Any issues that arose during the selling period were handled in a most professional manner by Dawn, and if an opportunity arises for her services in the future, I would be very happy to do business with her again.

I would not hesitate to recommend Dawn to friends and family members, and in fact I have already done so.

- Richard White


Dawn Mashinter represented me during the recent sale of my home in the Almaguin District. Dawn was responsive and excellent from the first phone call! After an initial phone call, she quickly set the wheels in motion and sold my Century home in record time with professionalism and care. There was constant communication via email and telephone making the process an easy one in a stressful time. This was a very emotional time for me after two years of caregiving a very sick spouse and she helped make this transition much easier. Not only is Dawn professional but she is also very charismatic, making all communication with her enjoyable. I will definitely recommend Dawn to anyone in the need of an agent because I know they will be well taken care of.

- Brenda MacDonald, Burk’s Falls


Dawn Mashinter is absolutely amazing! We have recommended Dawn to several family and friends that were selling their homes. Dawn was so professional. She dedicates herself to her clients and goes above and beyond to show the property. She really knows how to show a house. Homes were photographed, sometimes even drones used to show the property from above. Every time Dawn has helped us or the people we have referred to her she has sold the home or land within days. We have all been very pleased with the selling price that Dawn suggests for the properties. Dawn is in my opinion brings a very high end aspect to real estate dealings. 

- Peter Dunnett 


Dawn was a pleasure to work with. Always fast to reply to our many questions. Very knowledgeable about the local real estate market. She made the process easy and as stress-free as possible. Highly recommend Dawn!! 

- Jennifer Cremer


Dawn Mashinter was fantastic. We looked at several places with her before settling on Sand Lake. We have also looked at other investment opportunities with her and referred her to many of or friends. Keep up the good work Dawn! 

- Bryan Kalbfleisch 


Dawn made selling our home stress free. A absolute pleasure to have her and her team work on our behalf.

- Mike Zrobin


Dawn was amazing in helping our family find the right cottage to meet our needs. From the beginning of our search, she was determined to find the perfect cottage to fit our budget and was pivotal in helping us navigate the purchase. She was always available and quick to respond to the many questions we had a long the way. Dawn was knowledgeable about various lakes, regions, and the fine details of cottage ownership. We've been in our new place for about month and couldn't be happier! I would highly recommend Dawn to help with your cottage search. 

- Steven Kelenc


Dawn was professional, obviously an expert in her field, and was very honest, creating realistic expectations for the sale of my house. She covered all bases before listing, so potential buyers had all the information they could possibly ask for prior to viewing. I appreciate Dawn's professionalism and expertise, providing me with the support to make informed decisions, because it made a stressful task seamless. I would highly recommend Dawn to anyone wishing to buy or sell in the Muskoka area. 

- Kelsey Harmon

Dawn Mashinter is absolutely amazing! We have recommended Dawn to several family and friends that were selling their homes. Dawn was so professional. She dedicates herself to her clients and goes above and beyond to show the property. She really knows how to show a house. Homes were photographed, sometimes even drones used to show the property from above. Every time Dawn has helped us or the people we have referred to her she has sold the home or land within days. We have all been very pleased with the selling price that Dawn suggests for the properties. Dawn is in my opinion brings a very high-end aspect to real estate dealings

-  Angie Dunnett


My husband and myself found our interaction with Dawn, as our Agent, to be both seamless and professional. She had a potential purchaser in mind for us, one she felt certain would love the house and property as much as we have over the last thirteen years. Consequently, that showing did produce an agreeable offer and subsequent clean sale we had been hoping for, pain-free! We would most definitely recommend Dawn to anyone that is considering listing their property. Thank you, Dawn!

Dawn Mashinter is absolutely amazing! We have recommended Dawn to several family and friends that were selling their homes. Dawn was so professional. She dedicates herself to her clients and goes above and beyond to show the property. She really knows how to show a house. Homes were photographed, sometimes even drones used to show the property from above. Every time Dawn has helped us or the people we have referred to her she has sold the home or land within days. We have all been very pleased with the selling price that Dawn suggests for the properties. Dawn is in my opinion brings a very high-end aspect to real estate dealings.


- Norm and Linda Hofstetter


Shelley & I wanted to take the opportunity to extend our tremendous thanks to you for all that you did to see our house sale through from start to finish. When we first began we knew right away that we had made the right decision in selecting you as our agent, but it still seemed like a daunting task.

You very expertly coached us through each step so that we were ready to go when the sale went live. When we needed to make changes or adjustments you were gracious in explaining the situation to us. While we know that you have lots of other clients, we felt like we had your 100% devotion, and we were completely amazed when the house sold so quickly and at a very good price.

We're very grateful to you for the way everything worked out so well!

Thank you so very much,

- Lee & Shelley Winger


I was extremely pleased with the professionalism that Dawn Mashinter demonstrated in the recent sale of my property.
Since my property is in Ontario and I live in Montreal, I would have expected problems, but I am happy to say I encountered none! With an excellent referral by Dawn to a lawyer in Ontario, the entire sale, from start to finish, was completed without my ever having to leave Montreal!

Any issues that arose during the selling period were handled in a most professional manner by Dawn, and if an opportunity arises for her services in the future, I would be very happy to do business with her again.

I would not hesitate to recommend Dawn to friends and family members, and in fact I have already done so.

- Richard White


We really appreciate all your help walking us through the sale of our home. You went above and beyond the call of duty, calling us every day and keeping us up to date about where things stood with each of the multiple showings. If we were to do it again we will be calling you. We recommend you to all our family and friends. Thanks again, Sincerely...

- Earl and Pat


We were very pleased working with Dawn, she was professional and had excellent local knowledge and advice guiding us through our cottage purchase. She showed us many potential properties. She had great contacts in the local area for financing and legal work. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Dawn for your real estate needs.

- Chris and Glenda Gibson


Thank you so much for your professionalism and kindness and patience in our search for our perfect home. You went over and above. Thanks again…

- Cheryl Lonsdale and Pascal Zanetti


Dawn is a very well respected Real Estate professional, with a wide network of contacts and friends in Muskoka, and the surrounding area. She is a very knowledgeable, patient and thorough individual who work’s very hard on behalf of her clients. She provides great advice on the potential of properties and service providers in the area and we have no difficulty recommending her to house hunters or sellers. Thank you Dawn for helping us find our new home. I for sure would use you again and recommend you to anyone for a sale or purchase. Thanks!

- Brandon


We listed our cottage property to Dawn Mashinter of Chestnut Park Realty and found her outstanding. before choosing Dawn we researched various agents and decided on Dawn based on her sales stats. We found her to be dedicated, hardworking and delightful to work with, her hard work and knowledge of what it takes to sell a cottage really paid off. Our cottage had a contract 4 days after Dawn put it on MLS and closed in 30 days of the listing. We would recommend Dawn Mashinter and her team to everyone we know. She is a true professional.

- Lynne and Don Fox


Hi Dawn. We never second-guessed our choice in a Realtor and want you to know that you will be highly recommended. I so appreciate those drone photos of the entire farm and Muskoka River…such memories. Again, thank you Dawn for making this such a positive experience for us. You went above and beyond. Regards…

- Brenda


Hi Dawn. Sorry to be so long getting back to you. I replied last week but again it doesn’t seem to send properly from my tablet. Just wanted to tell you how much we appreciated the great job you did on selling our property. Even though it was a very stressful time for you, the sale went smoothly and professionally. We are very happy with the outcome and would recommend you to anyone. We have moved our trailer to MBC on Mary Lake and that is working out well. Hope your summer is good and not too overwhelming. At least today is hot and so far no rain. Thank you again, Dawn, for everything. It was wonderful! Regards

- Janie Fletcher


Hi Dawn. Now that my cottage is sold I’d like to take a moment to thank you for the great service you gave me. I had consulted a number of other real estate agents before choosing you to handle my sale, and had been dismayed by their superficial approach and lack of local knowledge. When I met you I was pleased with your ability to listed intently, to communicate well, your efficiency, your ethics, your depth of local knowledge and your drive to get things done well. This spring when it was time to sell, I was tired from dealing with three other projects. You, with your experience, saved me endless time and energy by telling me what’s next, who can handle it and when it should happen. Thanks for that too, Dawn.

- Margie Wagner


We didn’t know Dawn Mashinter prior to our first meeting to discuss the sale of our home. From the start, she was very professional, thorough and informative in all aspects pertaining to the presentation of our property. Dawn consulted with us on a regular basis and kept us well informed. She offers a wonderful personality too! We’ve bought and sold many properties throughout the years and we highly recommend Dawn to sell your home or cottage!

- Jim and Brenda Douey


Thank you Dawn for your assistance in the sale of our cottage. Your professionalism, expertise and knowledge of our local market was evident. We are certain that these factors contributed to a quick 4 day sale. Our overall experience with you was very positive and it was a pleasure working with you.

- Sherry and Glen


I wanted to let you know how much Don and I appreciated working with you. Your professionalism and personal attention to detail was very important to us and really helped to gain our trust in you. If we have any family and friends that are interested in your market-we will be happy to refer them to you! All the best Dawn,

- Terry


We really appreciate all your help walking us through the sale of our home. You went above and beyond the call of duty, calling us every day and keeping us up to date about where things stood with each of the multiple showings. If we were to do it again we will be calling you. We recommend you to all our family and friends. Thanks again Sincerely Earl and Pat

We were very pleased working with Dawn, she was professional and had excellent local knowledge and advice guiding us through our cottage purchase.  She showed us many potential properties.  She had great contacts in the local area for financing and legal work. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dawn for your real estate needs.

- Chris and Glenda Gibson


Dawn,

I would be remiss if I did not thank you for all of your efforts in selling my home in 2015. Your sound advice, knowledge of the market and comprehensive marketing of my home were key to selling it quickly & close to the asking price. Your quick response in addressing matters or questions as they arose through out the process was also instrumental. Again Dawn, many thanks.

All the best,

- Maureen


Buying a cottage was a positive experience.Dawn was extremely attentive and committed in finding us the cottaqe of our dreams.Her knowledge and expertise were instrumental in purchasing this cottage.We would not hesitate to embark on another journey with Dawn.

- Thérèse and Jean-Luc


I wanted a small cottage with a lakefront view. These expectations also came with a small budget! Patient, persitent and a knowledgeable realtor of cottage coutry made this dream come true! Thanks Dawn for this cute cottage on the lake !Dear Dawn, Over the last 18 months, Estrid and I have been very favourably impressed by the extent of the effort you have exerted on our behalf. We would certainly not hesitate to recommend you as an agent for anyone buying or selling property if we are ever asked.

Thanks again. Sincerely,

- Don & Estrid


My wife and I were trying to sell her Mother's home in the summer of 2013, we hhad it listed for quite awhile without much luck. We had to make a decision on our real estate broker who we believed was not doing a very good job for us. A friend of ours suggested we try Dawn Mashinter. Upon meeting her, we could immediately see she had drive and motivation. Once we got Dawn's sign up on the lawn, it was not very long after that we got a firm offer on the house which we accepted! Since then Dawn found a home for us which she thought suited our wants and needs, we loved it! So we put a conditional offer on it, the condition being was for us to sell our home. Dawn got it done! Even with a 3 week closing period! We highly recommend Dawn Mashinter, her enthusiasm and professionalism is second to none!

- Phil Betts


Dawn Mashinter was my real estate agent for two transactions- the sale of my cottage property on Lake Waseosa and the purchase of my lakefront property in 2013.Dawn provided excellent client service and surpassed my expectations. Her professional, personable manner, her sound knowledge and timely responses contributed greatly to the quick sale of my property.I found her to be knowledgeable about the area, property values and information on transactions. She took initiative, was reliable and conscientious and went the extra mile to get the job done. I would highly recommend Dawn to potential vendors and purchasers. Many thanks Dawn.

- Sandra Knipfel


Hi Dawn,

I wanted to let you know you made my cottage search a pleasure, from the adventure of finding the properties to the salesmanship of the offer.You previewed the properties to see if they met my criteria which saved valuable time. I trusted your judgment because you asked the right qualifying questions.You researched the property and gave me information that was very important to the decision making process.I appreciate all your hard work and thank you for the wonderful experience

- Natalie Hardy


Dawn, thank you for doing such a good job of selling our condo for us recently - for good value and far sooner than we expected, in difficult circumstances. And you were a pleasure to deal with - always on top of things for us, and very friendly. We really appreciate it.

- Keith & Sandra Dorricott


Hey Dawn,

We could not have found a more professional and personable real estate agent than Dawn Mashinter to entrust our dreams of buying a cottage and investing our money. Dawn earned our confidence and trust by consistently demonstrating admirable professional and personal qualities. She was concerned and focused on our desires and needs, detailed oriented, had exceptional follow up, was incredibly hard working - but most importantly guided us to through the complicated real estate purchase process full of pitfalls to the successful close of the deal. Dawn was not only competent and efficient in her work but she also demonstrated exceptional communication and people skills - all while keeping a confident, optimistic outlook - and a great sense of humor. Dawn is that rare individual who is able to deal with all kinds of people and problems. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dawn to family and friends - in fact we have - with complete confidence and trust. Thank you Dawn for making OUR dreams of cottage ownership come true.

- Dr. Joanne Wilsey and LTC Dale Wilsey, US Army, Ret.


Dawn recently helped us with the sale of our house. Dawn was exceptionally professional and a great person to work with. She provided us with all the resources to make the whole experience less stressful. We were lucky enough to find a fantastic real estate agent, who we will definitely recommend to anyone who asks.Can’t say enough about Dawn …. She is FANTASTIC !!!!"

- Angela & Ryan Van Wagner, Kearney Ontario


Dawn,,,,, Thank you a thousand times.....there really isn't anything that I can say right now that adequately describes my gratitude. You have been terrific, and so patient and understanding, I hope your life plays out in the best way possible for you....


Hi Dawn,

Didn`t I tell you that you`re excellent? Congratulations and many, many THANKS for the marvelous power you spent doing that great job.Thank you for your professional advice and successful leadership through the hole process.

- Bernie & Ellen, from Muehlhausen, Germany


We really appreciate all your help walking us through the sale of our home. You wentabove and beyond the call of duty, calling us every day and keeping usup to date about where things stood with each of the multiple showings. Ifwewere to do itagain we will be calling you. We recommend you to all ourfamily and friends. Thanks again, Sincerely

- Earl and Pat


We were very pleased working with Dawn, she was professional and had excellent local knowledge and advice guiding us through our cottage purchase. She showed us many potential properties. She had great contacts in the local area for financing and legal work. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dawn for your real estate needs.

- Chris and Glenda Gibson


Thank you so much for your professionalism and kindness and patience in our search for our perfect home. You went over and above. Thanks again

Cheryl Lonsdale and Pascal Zanetti


Dawn is a very well respected Real Estate professional, with a wide network of contacts and friends in Muskoka, and the surrounding area. She is a very knowledgeable, patient and thorough individual who work’s very hard on behalf of her clients. She provides great advice on the potential of properties and service providers in the area and we have no difficulty recommending her to house hunters or sellers. Thank you Dawn for helping us find our new home.

I for sure would use you again and recommend you to anyone for a sale or purchase.

- Thanks Brandon


We listed our cottage property to Dawn Mashinter of Chestnut Park Reality and found her outstanding. Before choosing Dawn we researched various agents and decided on Dawn based on her sales stats. We found her to be dedicated; hardworking and delightful to work with, her hard work and knowledge of what it takes to sell a cottage really paid off. Our cottage had a contract 4 days after Dawn put it on MLS and closed in 30 days of the listing.
We would recommend Dawn Mashinter and her team to everyone we know. She is a true professional.

- Lynne & Don Fox


Hi Dawn, we never second-guessed our choice in a Realtor and want you to know that you will be highly recommended. I so appreciate those drone photos of the entire farm and Muskoka River......such memories. Again, thank you Dawn for making this such a positive experience for us. You went above and beyond.

- Regards, Brenda


Hi Dawn; Sorry to be so long getting back to you. I replied last week but again it doesn't seem to send properly from my tablet. Just wanted to tell you how much we appreciated the great job you did on selling our property. Even though it was a very stressful time for you, the sale went smoothly and professionally. We are very happy with the outcome and would recommend you to anyone. We have moved our trailer to MBC on Mary Lake and that is working out well. Hope your summer is good and not too overwhelming. At least today is hot and so far no rain. Thank you again, Dawn, for everything. It was wonderful!

- Regards, Janie Fletcher


Hi Dawn,

Now that my cottage is sold, I’d like to take a moment to thank you for the great service you gave me. I had consulted a number of other real estate agents before choosing you to handle my sale and had been dismayed by their superficial approach and lack of local knowledge.

When I met you I was pleased with your ability to listen intently, to communicate well, your efficiency your ethics, your depth of local knowledge and your drive to get things done well.

This spring when it was time to sell, I was tired from dealing with three other projects. You, with your experience, saved me endless time and energy by telling me what’s next who can handle it and when it should happen.

Thanks for that too, Dawn.

- Margie Wagner


"We didn't know Dawn Mashinter prior to our first meeting to discuss the sale of our home. From the start, she was very professional, thorough and informative in all aspects pertaining to the presentation of our property. Dawn consulted with us on a regular basis and kept us well informed. She offers a wonderful personality too! We've bought and sold many properties throughout the years and we highly recommend Dawn to sell your home or cottage!

- Jim & Brenda Douey


Thank you Dawn for your assistance in the sale of our cottage. Your professionalism, expertise, and knowledge of our local market was evident. We are certain that these factors contributed to a quick 4 day sale. Our overall experience with you was very positive and it was a pleasure working with you.

- Sherry & Glen


I wanted to let you know how much Don and I appreciated working with you. Your professionalism and personal attention to detail was very important to us and really helped to gain our trust in you. If we have any family and friends that are interested in your market-we will be happy to refer them to you!

All the best Dawn,

- Terry


My husband and myself found our interaction with Dawn, as our Agent, to be both seamless and professional.She had a potential purchaser in mind for us, one she felt certain would love the house and property as much as we have over the last thirteen years.Consequently, that showing did produce an agreeable offer and subsequent clean sale we had been hoping for, pain-free!We would most definitely recommend Dawn to anyone that is considering listing their property. Thank you, Dawn!

- Norm and Linda Hofstetter