This is a long overdue review. I was looking for an investment property in Fall 2019. Having…read morealready bought / sold homes a few times over the last 2+ decades and thus have wide experience (good and bad) with different realtors, I tried to make this purchase on my own -- without a realtor. Long story short, in the end, I did work with a realtor. I chose Pete Shpak and I am still grateful 1 year later for all his assistance and advice. He's the best. Pete is a great guy - incredibly hard working and professional. You'll get that from reading all his other reviews. What really stands out for me is that Pete is value-added. He gave me information I didn't have access to - and I'm pretty good at research and digging for information on my own. Pete is a great listener. He heard me out and understood exactly what I wanted. He didn't waste my time. He knows what he is doing. He has opinions and will let you know what he thinks - but he doesn't force his views on you. He's also a brilliant negotiator. You can't go wrong. Two more reasons why Pete exceeds expectations and stands out from other realtors: (1) Pete understands the market; and (2) Pete knows his data. Pete was the first realtor in Vancouver who offered "previously sold" prices on the internet before other realtors started doing it. While assessed values of properties are available to everyone, only realtors had previously sold prices. I was digging deep on google for data on my own and was able to access Pete's data even before I met him!! It was only a coincidence we ended up speaking on the phone. During my search, Pete steered me towards a newer / popular building with a great reputation. It was very nice - but I found the unit small and expensive for price per square footage. I had wanted a larger footprint for that price. Nevertheless, I ended up buying the newer / smaller unit in January 2020 and inherited the tenant that came with the unit. Fast forward to end of August 2020 - my tenant advised she had to leave. Given the global pandemic (and landlords in the West End and Downtown were offering first & last months rent for free over summer 2020) I was prepared to have the investment unit sit empty. Boy - was I wrong. I had a dozen queries in the first 8 hours of posting and almost 40 interested renters over 2 days. Received 2 applications within the first 48 hours. There was a HUGE demand and I had NO IDEA. I found a wonderful new tenant within days after checking her references. Pete told me the building had a great reputation and was a solid investment for me. He was totally right! I'm not worried about having to rent that place out again if my current tenant decides to leave. I could go on about what a great, hard-working guy Pete is - but I'm sure his clients have got that covered in all the other reviews. Life has been busy and we've all had our issues to deal with - but now that 2020 is finally over, it will be nice to move on from last year. Pete was one of the silver linings from 2020 - someone I met and who brought value and good advice and someone I would be delighted to work with again should I have the opportunity to do so in the future. Thanks so much Pete!

terrible service! we used his service once before and were shocked that a realtor could be so rude…read more surprised to see such high ratings here--would recommend staying away at all costs. do yourself a favor; there are plenty of decent realtors in Vancouver

Buying my first home felt like jumping into the deep end without knowing how to swim. I had so many…read morequestions, was constantly second-guessing myself, and honestly didn't know who to trust. Then I found Dan J. Reilly -- and I seriously couldn't have asked for a better Realtor. From day one, Dan made everything make sense. He broke things down in a way that actually felt human -- no pressure, no confusing jargon, just straight-up guidance. He was super patient with all my questions (and trust me, I had a lot), and never once made me feel dumb for asking. What really blew me away was how hard this guy works. He wasn't just sitting back waiting for listings to pop up -- he was out there actively looking, knocking on doors, and finding hidden opportunities. I honestly felt like he cared about my search more than I did at times. He went way beyond what I expected from a Realtor. His advice was always on point -- not just emotionally, but financially too. Dan owns investment properties himself, so he helped me look at homes through a long-term lens, not just as a place to live, but as a smart investment. That perspective gave me way more confidence in the decision I made. He also connected me with an amazing team (mortgage broker, inspector, etc.) and made everything way less stressful than I expected. Even after I moved in, he checked in to make sure everything was going smoothly -- which says a lot. Bottom line: if you're buying a home -- especially your first -- Dan's the guy you want in your corner. He's sharp, honest, and genuinely has your back the whole way through. Couldn't recommend him more.

Very professional. I've dealt with many other realtors and they weren't nearly as knowledgable as…read moreDaniel. Would definitely recommend him to all my friends and family.

Wow Josh has been referred to me and I will forever grateful to the person who did!…read moreJosh has been there for me all the way I am glad I trust him because he went overboard to sell my condo! Which he did in one week! He kept going even if we had an offer so if it didn't go we would still be in the loop! Thank you and be sure I will recommend you to everybody I know who wants to buy or sell!

We had a wonderful experience listing our apartment with Josh Kepkay! We were looking for a Real…read moreEstate Agent who knew the market and could help guide us as this was our first time selling. Josh was referred to us and he did not disappoint! He was knowledgeable about the North Vancouver market and came in with a solid plan to get our listing ready. His communication was prompt and clear and his marketing was top tier. He created a fantastic, high quality video showcasing the area and our home as well as had beautiful pictures taken. After a very successful open house campaign, we were thrilled with the offers we received and ultimately sold our home! We couldn't have asked for a better Real Estate Agent to work with and can say with confidence that Josh would be an easy choice for anyone who is in the market!

Very professional and very knowledgeable. The team made our home search and buying our new home…read morequick and painless!

Darin and the whole team are the best! We bought a condo in…read moreSouth Surrey about 6 years ago, and it was an easy decision to call on them again when we were ready to sell. Being the seller was a whole lot more complicated but the team was awesome - proactive, responsive, and so experienced. The market is challenging these days but we had expert guidance the whole way, including navigating a few unique challenges and finding the best way to close the deal. Not only do we feel great about the outcome, but we learned a lot, felt supported the whole way and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Darin and the team for any real estate transaction.

I'm posting this review for Morteza Neeki, our realtor, who just assisted us in selling our house…read more We are overjoyed with the work he accomplished and would suggest him to anyone looking to sell their house. Morteza was highly professional, knowledgable, and helpful right from the start of our collaboration. He spent time learning about our requirements and goals, and he went above and above to make sure we were at ease and confident at all times. Morteza was always ready to address our concerns and offer his help. He was really active in marketing our house and put together a huge amount of effort to locate the appropriate buyer. His meticulousness and dedication to his work were clear in everything he accomplished. He was patient with us and provided us with whatever we needed. He was always available to take our calls, understood our family in every manner, and was incredibly polite and respectful. We couldn't have done it without him.

Morteza helped us to buy our first home recently. As the first buyers it was so challenging for us…read moreto make this big decision, but Morteza made it as easy as possible for us. He is professional and responsive. It was really a good experience working with him. I absolutely recommend him to home buyers.

Simon helped us buy our first property this summer, and he was excellent throughout. We initially…read moredidn't think we needed a realtor, but Simon showed us how valuable a good one can be, and we look forward to working with him again. From the beginning he was very easy to communicate with -- via phone, text, email, zoom -- and he was great at meeting us where we were -- understanding our level of knowledge and what we were looking for. His ability to provide sophisticated context helped us make significant life decisions very quickly. We have felt confident navigating Vancouver's tricky and always-changing real estate market with him on our team. Highly recommend to anyone.

Simon Clayton is an excellent agent that I recommend for any residential real estate transaction…read more He operates with integrity and professionalism combined with a great personality. It was easy to communicate with Simon even during my travels away from the city. His patience and ability to understand my specific needs were greatly appreciated. Also, his knowledge of the market and industry proved invaluable. Thanks to Simon, I have found the perfect home in the perfect neighbourhood!

Chris helped us with our condo purchase , from day one he was very responsive and patient. Made me…read morefeel so comfortable ,I live in San Francisco and was looking for a place for my son . Not only did he showed my son quite a few condos but his feedback on each of them were very thorough, he was not pushy at all but was there at every step from writing the contract , negotiating for us and even with all the inspections. I would highly recommend him if you are looking to buy or sell . We will most definitely be calling him when we are ready to upgrade . Thank you so much Chris

Chris was invaluable with helping us get a home for our small family. We started looking for a home…read moreduring a time when the real estate market was extremely hot (summer 2020). It was a CRAZY seller's market. Almost all of the homes on MLS, that we wanted to see first, had offers already pending. We had go to our secondary list. Of the homes we saw, we didn't find a home that fit all our family needs. Some of them had offers coming in as well. It was apparent to us that we needed to find a place, and fast! Over the course of the next two week (during a pandemic), we went on to see many more homes, and we finally found one. Luckily, our offer (1 of 3) was accepted, and now we have a wonderful home to live in and let our son grow up in, close to an elementary school for him to attend. It takes a high degree of diligence, perseverance, and focus to successfully find a home when the real estate market is that busy! It takes a realtor who is willing to help (at an instant) to answer questions, make appointments, and look out for your best interest to achieve one's goal to find a home. Thanks for always picking up the phone, Chris.

Tim has been my agent twice now. His knowledge, professionalism, courteousness and charm is a rare…read morefind. On each occasion, he has exceeded my expectations. Tim will not give up until you've found the house you want to call "home." He is diligent, thorough, whole-hearted (and patient) in every listing he presents to you. Once you press the "go" button, Tim is on a mission to find you the perfect home and turns this potentially daunting task into a fun adventure. He always made himself available to answer my every question and concern so that I could make informed decisions with confidence. I don't know how he compares to other Vancouver realtors and won't be finding out any time soon either!

We are really enjoying working with Tim Wray as our realtor and we have learned so much about the…read moreprocess. This is our second home purchase and the amount of attention to detail and time he takes to really understand what we want has been so amazing. It's obvious that he really has our best interest at heart and isn't just trying to get the process moving along quickly. He is a high caliber Realtor and it's very obvious to see that going through this process so far. So, thank you Tim!