We went with Jan because we heard that she was the busiest real estate agent on Salt Spring, and we…read moreare happy that we did. We're from Vancouver and didn't know too much about the SSI market, so Jan stepped up and offered her wisdom and solid advice. She worked hard for us, often checking in or taking phone calls after office hours to keep us up to date on the progress of our offer and the steps that followed once it was accepted. We take possession of our first home this February and we couldn't have done it without Jan! We highly recommend using Jan as an agent if you are in the market for purchasing a home on Salt Spring.

Jan Macpherson was a godsend when we made the decision to make Salt Spring Island our home! We…read moreneeded to get a feel for the diversity of neighbourhoods on the island, and Jan had the answers! Her keen eye helped us assess the properties we viewed with her. A long-time islander, herself, Jan shared insider tips on where to go for everything from hidden beaches and hikes, to organic farm stands and bakeries off the beaten path. This level of knowledge is invaluable to choosing your neighbourhood in a new locale! Once we made our decision, Jan was extremely efficient in dotting every "i" and crossing every "t". The property we put an offer on was in probate, which carries with it a layer of unconventional challenges. Jan navigated these waters without hesitation and with the utmost professionalism. We are so pleased with our working relationship with Jan that I cannot over-emphasize the strengths she brings to the table! Jan is diligent, and she has exemplary people-skills! Such a joy to work with! If you are considering investing in property on Salt Spring Island, and want to work with an extremely good realtor, call Jan! You will be in good hands!

I can't speak more highly about my realtors Teri and Doug Price @ priceforhomes@gmail.com. Their…read moreattention to my specific needs and requirements landed me my "forever home". Their diligence in combing the available inventory for the list of "must haves", plus and their on-going communications to keep me in the loop of activities through the buying process made this purchase occur without any hitches or delays. They're dedicated in finding the home that makes you "sparkle" is endless. 1) Teri and Doug are local folks, having grown up here gives them a vast knowledge of the Sequim area, old and new neighborhoods, rules, and regulations, they are a gold mine of information. 2) Purchasing a home in this competitive market required writing an offer to win out all others but not overpricing the home. Teri is brilliant at this, the strategy used provided me the best opportunity. 3) Teri is personable, likes to get to know you and what your desires are in a home, she is honest, straightforward, and dedicated to ensuring you have all the information needed to make this big decision. I think she gets as much joy out of finding the perfect home as the person does in buying it. 4) Being a key resource in the area, Teri can provide a buffet of resources for the little and big jobs that the new homeowner may need down the road. I am so fortunate to had them as relators, and an on-going friend in Sequim.

We were so lucky to have a recommendation of Teri Price by a realtor who was retiring. Teri and…read moreher husband Doug work together and both have given us great service in buying a new house and then selling our old home. Buying a house is a major lifetime purchase for many of us and it comes with a lot of anxiety about spending so much money. Teri gave us such good advice and was always there to answer questions. She knows a lot of good people for inspection and repairs who we used on both houses. Her expertise in presenting our home for sale led to many qualified offers and we were able to close the sale quickly. On top of all that Teri and Doug are such pleasant and generous people-- it made the house buying and selling process much easier.

Li Reed loves her job, loves and knows this beautiful Island and works closely to listen and…read moreintuitively find you a really beautiful home to call your own. Truly a dream finder! If you are looking to change your life and need to find your perfect nest, I highly recommend you look her up.

From the owner: Successfully connecting sellers & buyers, on Salt Spring Island & on the Southern Gulf Islands,…read moresince 1989, I look forward to helping you to discover your dream property. Benefit from my knowledge of inventory & of trends. How may I help you to buy your special property?

This review is specifically for Susan de Stein…read more Susan: thank you for all your help! My mother moved to Salt Spring a few years back and after what seemed like a monthly trip to the island, I realized that I was head over heels for SSI. I was living in Vancouver at the time and there was no chance in hell I was ever going to afford a house in the city. After a bit of research however, I realized that a little place on Salt Spring was well within my budget and so I began to plan my epic island getaway. Susan was amazing. I was looking for a place on a tight budget, that would also allow for a separate suite to both help with mortgage costs and have someone onsite to look after the place when I had to hop a ferry (theoretically) back into Vancouver for work. When we met her, she had a day of viewings ready and almost a dozen places that fit the bill. It was the first time I had ever even considered buying a place but she never treated me as such - was great about answering questions, showing the pros and cons of each spot and suggesting alternatives. Though I fell in love in a few places that day, one little yellow house that is still haunting me, I eventually concluded that the commute for work would be too much to make the island jump at that specific moment. But Salt Spring is still in my future - for that I am sure and when I do run away to the island, Susan will most definitely be the first person I contact to find my little island home.

We were highly impressed by the service provided by Jenni Durgin. She was very quick to respond,…read morehighly knowledgeable and efficient, and very easy to work with. We had an absolutely fabulous experience!

When I reached out to Jenni and the Satushek team, my husband and I weren't even sure we were going…read moreto buy in Bellingham - it was one of two locations we were considering. I just wanted to establish a relationship with a realtor in case we did see something we liked. Jenni was perfectly fine with that and we had an excellent chat, establishing what we were looking for and promising to keep her eye out. As it happened, a property that we had been interested in returned to the market two days later and I reached out to her to ask for a video walkthrough. She was able to do that quickly enough for me to see it before we were out of contact for the weekend, which let us make arrangements as soon as we got home to come up and see the house in person that next week. When we had questions about the house, she went above and beyond to get us answers, including tracking down information the seller's agent should have provided (but hadn't!). Once we put in the offer, she made getting through the inspection process easy, especially for someone coordinating it from out of state. She was able to get estimates so we could ask for a reasonable amount of credit on the sale and all of the folks she has recommended have been top notch. We were able to close early in a large part because of her work and she made the whole experience smooth and easy (or at least as easy and stress-free as buying a house from two states away can be!). We're very excited to move up to Bellingham and start the next chapter of our lives and it wouldn't have been possible without Jenni.

Brandon really knows what he is doing. From the very beginning he met with us and explained the…read moreprocess in a very friendly and comprehensive way (we had never bought any property before). He was super supportive during the process of finding a place that accommodated our needs and that fell beneath our budget, and he run all the necessary paperwork requested making the overall process for us super smooth and easy. At the same time he kept us well informed of all the documentation that was provided and all the steps we had to take in our own. Right now we can say he are happy new home owners, in big part thanks to Brandon professional and diligent service.

We're so happy with the purchase of our townhome and how Brandon supported us throughout. He has a…read morewealth of information, instills confidence, pays meticulous attention to the finest of details and never forces you into anything. Given the landscape of the current crazy markets, you are an absolute beacon of professionalism and we are very grateful to have had you navigating our way through the sale! Thanks so much Brandon!

Nancy did an excellent job helping us sell our house. She created some very nice marketing…read morematerials and displaying some impressive negation to help us get a great price even as the market was slowing down. She then helped us find our new home and again did some aggressive negotiation to get us the price we wanted. We would definitely recommend Nancy for any looking to buy or sell a property in Vancouver!

100% she took care of me, made sure all my concerns and questions were answered thoroughly and kept…read moreme up to date with any progress regarding my first home purchase. Pros: - this usually very stressful milestone went through smoothly - is a pleasure to work with - she's glued to her emails/phone - able to provide contacts for home insurance, inspectors, mortgage brokers etc. upon request I really appreciate the attention she puts towards going to extra mile to make sure I'm looked after. Result: I'm totally in love w my new home and happy to finally be a homeowner.

Warren is an excellent realtor, who will hustle until you find or sell your property…read more He told me winners don't quit, and he is that. He's knowledgeable about the buying and rental markets, finds creative solutions and is genuinely invested in his clients finding (or selling) a home. Great realtor, great guy. Will absolutely buy with him again.

From the owner: Have absolute confidence when buying or selling your home. Integrity is everything. Give me a…read morecall.

Geoff helped us buy our first home and we are so glad we chose him as our realtor. He is extremely…read moreknowledgeable and when he doesn't know the answer to something, he will work tirelessly to find out. Seriously, Geoff really hustles for his clients! When a tree blew down over the road while we were viewing the house, he got on the phone and managed to get us out of there. When problems came up in the last days of the sale, he worked with us daily to resolve it. When I was stressed and worried, he empathized and consoled. When I was confused, he took the time to explain things thoroughly. I was really nervous about working with a realtor, but Geoff made it easy. He just goes above and beyond in every instance. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy on Salt Spring but especially to first time buyers.

From the owner: Geoff Hartle is a Sales Advisor with Engel & Volkers. He lives and works on beautiful Salt Spring…read moreIsland, BC. Whether you are looking to buy or sell, Geoff can assist you with all of your island real estate needs.

was a little disappointed in the lack of response and uninterest from Mariann Abram. I am new to…read morethe area and had to move on to another real estate company....

In 2022, we were looking for a local realtor in Sidney BC. Found Holmes Realty through the…read moreinternet searches and sure glad we did! Our contact was Mariann, who is a sole buyer realtor (works on the buying side only). She was fantastic from the start. Very professional, excellent research and knows the market. We wanted a 2-bedroom condo that accepted dogs (2) and needed to have enough room for our furniture from Calgary. Mariann did the work - she reviewed all the Strata documents and floor plans to find condos that could work for us. In the end, she found us our Island Dream home condo. Just outside Sidney (North Saanich) and in a nice quiet area. We can't thank Holmes Realty and Mariann enough for their outstanding service. Don't look anywhere else as Holmes Realty is based in Sidney and knows the market better than others. 5 Stars from us!