Biography

My optimistic attitude and young and refreshing approach to the real estate industry allows me to differentiate myself from the other "dinosaurs" of this industry. The clients I deal with particularly appreciate the unthreatening and youthful presentation that I bring to the buying and selling process. The entire package I bring to the table be it in negotiating, marketing or prospecting is one that is compatible with today's fast paced market. I dedicate my time to my clients and ensure that there needs are being fulfilled without compromise. Upholding the time honored practice of putting the client first is my main priority! Whether you plan to purchase your first home, wish to upgrade, or need to relocate, my sound real estate direction, accurate property evaluation, marketing techniques, negotiation strategies and open lines of communication to my clients, guarantee results every time! I have lived in communities of West Vancouver to Maple Ridge and understand the idiosyncrasies of different communities. Every community has its distinct characteristics and I can help to make your purchasing decision an educated one. Years ago prior to my career in real estate, at age 18, I started an e-commerce business that gave me great insight into how to use technology to your advantage to produce sales through marketing. My entrepreneurial spirit and drive is a distinct feature I carry with me. My education is derived from BCIT with graduation in Marketing with a Real Estate option as the pinnacle of my focus. Statistically it could be noted that my education is greater then 80% of people in this industry. Make sure your trust is in someone who is qualified and working with your best interests in mind. "Opportunity is now available at your convenience"

Why use a realtor?

If you were involved in a legal dispute, would you share lawyers with the other party suing you? Most likely not. So why do some people put themselves in such a position when buying a home? Real estate involves the negotiation and handling of large sums of money and it always amazes me that a handful of people still don't seek their own representation in a purchase or sale. In my opinion, investing in real estate without a realtor is equivalent to sharing lawyers when someone is suing you or representing yourself in court. You can always do it, but it's never recommended.

Why not go at it alone? First off, real estate involves large sums of money as I’ve said. When dealing with large sums, a mistake can be costly for you. In addition, you need expertise in real estate law and contracts. And you need to have access to the latest data, tools, and resources on market conditions and fluctuations, without which you'll never know if the investment is fairly priced or over-priced. When you pay too much for a property, you end up paying for the mistake three times over. First, you pay the owners too much money so you now have less for renovations or for furniture you were planning to purchase. Secondly, if you carry a mortgage, you pay a significantly higher amount of interest because you now have less money for a deposit. Over the term of your mortgage, a few thousand dollars less means you actually pay tens of thousands more in interest. And thirdly, Murphy’s Law dictates that when you sell your home a savvy buyer will be the only one willing to buy, and only be willing to pay market value, which will now be less than you paid years earlier so you'll lose money on the resale side. All this equates to a very costly, yet avoidable mistake.