PEOPLE MATTER
Real estate is often more about people than properties. Clients say I'm blessed with exceptional people skills and a creative mindset that offers sharp attention to detail. That I attentively take the time to fully understand their needs. How I truly enjoy helping and advising.
I think my unique and infectious enthusiasm help motivate clients on both sides of successful real estate transactions. And I've received the certified negotiation expert ( CNE ) designation. Negotiation skills with the art of nuance are critically important to standing out in real estate in order to create better outcomes for our clients!
Please watch my testimonial video which features a few clients and fellow colleagues who offer insights into working with me.
HOW I GOT HERE
In addition to getting a B.A. from McGill University and completing my graduate studies on scholarship at Harvard University, I spent my time as a professional actor in film, television, theatre and voice. My stage name was Bryan Elliot and during that span, I also hosted CBC's Video Hits on National television and presented on the Juno Awards. When I lived in Manhattan, I was the host of The New York Theatre Review on Bravo. All this creative experience has helped shape who I am today, being firmly entrenched in Vancouver's thriving and ever changing real estate environment. And bringing my experiences over to the real estate table gives our clients valuable leverage from professionally introducing their homes at the beginning of our listing films to strategically presenting their offers and counter offers live in person to sellers as well as buyers on the other side. It's all about getting a deal done together!!
FAMILY
My family and I have lived on the North Shore as well as Anmore. We're now residents of Port Moody's Pleasantside community. We love it here! Being right by the ocean and refreshing lakes with majestic mountains as our backdrop. We're just a 35 minute drive to downtown Vancouver and 45 minutes from Mount Seymour or Grouse Mountain. Port Moody is as family friendly as it gets and we're thrilled to watch our son grow up here amongst his friends.
I'm a detailed, organized professional that genuinely cares about our clients as though they are friends and family. Understanding the needs of clients and market conditions are paramount to a successful real estate transaction.
I bring over 25 years of business experience in forestry, land development, construction, investing and real estate sales to the table.
Living in the Anmore/Port Moody area since 1978 gives me a valued perspective on many levels to assist clients either in buying or selling of their real estate assets.
Typically, the first step before you look for a home is determining your budget through a reliable and certified mortgage specialist. Doing so gives us leverage when and should we present your offer in person.
If you need us to connect you with any of our highly skilled mortgage contacts, please let us know. We are more than happy to do so. Once our price range is confirmed and we're on the exact same page in regards to your specific criteria lists, we can begin to shop confidently for your desired home together, in the least amount of time with minimal inconvenience. We prefer presenting offers and even counter offers in person, which is hardly seen in today's real estate. We believe you can't beat a handshake and a smile which gives our clients the very best chance to reach an accepted offer. And it's a real thrill to help them reach their real estate goals!
Elliot & Darren
A skilled listing REALTOR packages a home with knowledge, passion, thoroughness and creativity. They unveil the property like luxury British sports car manufacturer Aston Martin would launch a new impressive model. Presentation is everything!
By following a well thought out marketing plan, it encourages fellow REALTORS and buyers to take an interest in us and come forward with tangible written offers. Our slick listing films offer suitable hand picked music to elicit an emotion from potential buyers. Hi-res photos and colour floor plans are crisp both online and in our custom listing brochures. One of our fully reflective and creative lawn signs will speak for itself with an unforgettable voice on your property. And strong communication skills with the sellers, cooperating agents and buyers is our cornerstone. And we always do it with integrity and immense attention to detail.
Elliot & Darren
Open your heart to creativity and let us uniquely unveil, flaunt and sell your home to the world!! Once we've done so, we can strategically find you another house which better suits your current needs. Contact us and let's schedule a confidential appointment to discuss all your real estate goals. We look forward to hearing from you.