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Some of these blogs are time sensitive and will be deleted when out of date.

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My wife and I moved to the Comox Valley from Vancouver about 1.5 years ago.  We were referred to Gerry through our realtor on the mainland.  He was amazing.  He was very patient as we looked at several different homes over the course of a few months.  Gerry's analytical approach provided us with a very clear indication if a house we were looking at was priced correctly.  We always felt he had our best interest at heart.  We will definitely be calling Gerry again for any real estate needs.  Brad MacDonald.  See Client Feedback for more client comments.

     About Gerry                                         Service and Integrity Above All

Information and Interpretation
Selling or buying real estate is a major financial endeavour with many factors to consider. While you have a wealth of information available to you on the internet, interpreting that information is another matter.

This is where I come in. Not only do I research and provide you the information you need, I take it to the next level and analyze and interpret that  information for you. I will tell you what I think, what we do is up to you.

As a client, your Realtor works for you, and this is a principle I hold dear.  I see my job as providing you with information, interpretation, services and guidance, not to push you on a course of action.

Unparalleled Service
I have a simple code, I don't sell, I service. I assume my clients are perfectly able to make their own decision once they have the information they need. I spend my time providing information, guiding people through the process, and making sure all the bases are covered, not in high pressure sales.

Over the years I have received very complementary feedback from clients. See Client Feedback.

Integrity
Integrity, simply defined, is being honest and fair. This is further enhanced by one of a Realtor's prime duties, which is not to put anyone's interest above their clients, including their own.  This a duty I take very seriously. My personal outlook after over 30 years in business, is that whenever I experience high pressure sales I start to question the integrity of the person selling me.  Are they looking after my best interest or theirs?

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PEMBERTON HOLMES LTD.

Tel: 250-8975465

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