We first explored the Vancouver market four years ago with a plan to retire there from Winnipeg in six or seven years. We could not have been more fortunate than to have Brenda and Jay looking after us.
At that time we knew little about Vancouver and simply wanted to get a foot in the market with a one-bedroom condo that could be easily rented until we could find a larger two-bedroom. We gave Brenda our wish-list via email and when we flew to Vancouver a couple of weeks later she had a full day's schedule of viewings in the west end, the area she assured us would best meet our needs.
Though what she had lined up for us certainly piqued our interest, we were a little reluctant to purchase on our very first visit. However, what she learned from us that day made our return visit to Vancouver two weeks later very productive. Not only had she arranged viewings for a number of condos that included the one we ultimately purchased, she also helped us find both a property manager and a mortgage broker. And she had been right about the location, the condo has been rented for the entire four years without any problem.
When we contacted Brenda again to search for our own retirement two-bedroom this year, she knew exactly what we wanted. We landed in Vancouver on a Saturday morning. Over lunch, Brenda suggested viewing a condo that she thought would interest us in the area. It was perfect, meeting all our needs and falling within our price range. We put in an offer that same day with out looking at a single other property.
But that was only the beginning. Because we are in Winnipeg, Brenda and Jay stepped up to take care of everything from doing the walk-through prior to possession, to following up with the developer in making sure the deficiency list was properly addressed, to doing the final walk-through on our behalf and getting the keys and appropriate forms and documents to our property manager (the same one they helped us find four years earlier and who agreed to manage our new condo). And they found a buyer for our one-bedroom within two weeks.
Being in another city, we really appreciated how they kept us fully informed as both transactions progressed, helping to smooth the whole process. We cannot express how happy we are to have found two such dedicated, thorough, and competent professionals. They have provided us regular market updates over the last four years and much good advice. We have moved beyond a simply professional relationship to a friendship we hope to continue after our move to Vancouver in a couple of years. We highly recommend Brenda and Jay.
- Guy and Kathryn