Toronto Real Estate Agent Waives Commission Fee

Local Real Estate Sales Representative, Andrew Ipekian of Keller Williams Realty, Donates Commission Fee in Support of Food Rescue Charity Second Harvest

TORONTO, May 13, 2015 /CNW/ - How often does a real estate agent waive their commission fee? Just once! Top Toronto Real Estate Sales Representative Andrew Ipekian, of Keller Williams Realty, will be doing just that to raise funds for food rescue charity Second Harvest.

On Sunday, June 7^th at Second Harvest's legendary culinary fundraiser Toronto Taste, presented by The Daniels Corporation, the Live Auction will feature a Full-Service Real Estate Package courtesy of Andrew Ipekian.

Andrew is donating his services to sell one lucky winner's home free of charge. This prize package includes real estate fees of 2.5% (or 5% if he acts as both the listing and selling agent), home staging advice, maid service, professional photography and virtual tour, open houses, and marketing in multiple digital advertising channels. Bid on this unique package only at the Toronto Taste Live Auction!

"Second Harvest is one of the best ways to help feed children, adults and seniors experiencing hunger in our city," says Andrew Ipekian, Real Estate Sales Representative, Keller Williams Realty.

"Funds raised at Toronto Taste keep Second Harvest trucks on the road rescuing food and delivering it to over 200 social service agencies every day," says Debra Lawson, Second Harvest's Executive Director, "This event accounts for twenty percent of our fundraising so it's extremely important for us and particularly critical for those in need of nutritious food in our city."

Along with bidding on unique experience prizes in the Live Auction, Toronto Taste guests will enjoy perusing through the Silent Auction, browsing bottles in the Fine Wine Auction, taking a chance on a trip for 4 to Chicago in the raffle draw and of course, tasting delicious offerings from the city's top chefs, restaurants and beverage purveyors.

The only way to bid on this unique prize is by attending Toronto Taste. A limited number of tickets are now available at a cost of $250 each, with a $125 tax receipt. Every ticket purchased enables Second Harvest to rescue and deliver enough food to provide 500 meals for adults, children and seniors in need in Toronto.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit torontotaste.ca or call 416.408.2594.

About Second Harvest:

Second Harvest is a charity that rescues fresh, surplus food, that would otherwise go to waste, from grocery stores, manufacturers, distributers, farmers, restaurants and hotels. The food is delivered daily to more than 200 social service agencies feeding people experiencing hunger across Toronto. Since 1985 Second Harvest has rescued and delivered 100 million pounds of good food, thus preventing almost 50 million pounds of greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere. Second Harvest's vision: No Waste. No Hunger.

About Andrew Ipekian:

Andrew achieved an Economics degree from Queen's University and, for the past 10 years, has been successfully buying and selling properties. Andrew is known for fierce negotiation, breaking price sales records, and a high sense of urgency. Throughout the entire process you will always deal personally with Andrew and will never be passed off to an assistant or another team agent. This is how he ensures an exceptional level of service and creates clients for life! Andrew donates his time as a volunteer for Second Harvest and is now donating his expertise to support food rescue. To contact Andrew call 416.572.1016, email [email protected] or visit www.Ipekian.ca.

SOURCE Second Harvest

For interviews or additional information please contact: Tonia Krauser, Director of Communications, Second Harvest, [email protected], 416.625.6774