TESTIMONIALS & BIO

I was born in England, but grew up in Victoria, BC - I therefore know the area and market very well.

After graduation from the Athol Murray College of Notre Dame, Saskatchewan, and then from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, USA, with a B.Sc. degree in Criminal Justice, I went on to play professional ice hockey, and a hockey coach and manager in Europe for 12 years.

It was there I gained valuable experience in business management, marketing and negotiation, as well as buying and selling property. Professional sports taught me the importance of a great work ethic and getting the job done right the first time. I also speak German.

Being armed with knowledge of the market, staying current on all the latest market trends and examining statistical date, I believe, is the key to a successful real estate transaction. I obtained my Real Estate Licence from the University of British Columbia. I am confident that my integrity, dedication and warm personality will ensure that I am successful in meeting all your real estate needs.

Customer service is extremely important to me, and I therefore look forward to a winning partnership with you. I'll do my best to serve your needs -- not mine.

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My Recent Testimonials

Thank you David,
   It was great working with you for our purchase and sale. We appreciated your time, effort and advice very much, and thanks also for such outstanding service. We recently recommended you to some friends of ours.
Phil and Louise, Victoria, BC
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Hi Dave,  I just wanted to send you a quick email to say thanks for your help selling our place.
   I'm not sure if I told you this but I originally called 3 realtors to see the house/property and give me their thoughts on the worth and how they would proceed if I went with them.  You were the most professional by far and it showed immediately.  Your research was excellent and well thought out.  I had already researched the value but wanted to see what the 3 of you would say.  I was quite surprised at the attitude, demeanor and lack of prepardness of the other 2.
  ... You were on top of things from the moment we signed  …  you updated me daily via phone or email to let me know what was going on. Your work ethic and professionalism were greatly appreciated.  We have told people at work and family and friends that you are the obvious choice if they are either buying or selling.
Jason and Katie C, Victoria, BC
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  You are fabulous. Thanks Dave, you are very kind ...
Claire & Derek C, Victoria, B.C.
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   David, we wanted to take a moment to write and thank you for all your help in finding our family home, there was nothing that you would not do for us. Before we arrived in Victoria or even had the opportunity to meet you, you had thoroughly researched the best matches for our property needs, obtained full details, made appointments and set-up a tour of some excellent properties,  in just one weekend we were able to find the perfect home! This would not have been possible had we not had the privilege to work with you from the very beginning, your instant property notification service is a must for anyone looking for a property in Victoria.
   Thank you for delivering the very best service as promised, we have no hesitation in recommending you to all our family and friends, it's been a great experience!
Suzie, Andrew, Charlotte & Brittany, Victoria B.C
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   As first time buyers, we did not know what to fully expect from the process of home buying. We contacted several agents with a request to represent us in our search and purchase of a home and were surprised that David was the only agent who replied to our request.
     We were immediately very pleased with how personable and honest David was. Our satisfaction grew even more with the fact that he took the time to listen to our needs and understood what we could reasonably afford with our modest incomes. David made the process of home buying so smooth for us as first time buyers. He allowed us to make our own decisions while providing us with his view on them as a learning guide. There was never a rushed or wasted sense of time while working with David.
     Our new home is exactly what we were looking for and we could not be happier. We have recommended David to everyone we know and will definitely keep in contact, hopefully using his assistance again one day.
David C., and Laura A.
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     David – this is a small token of our appreciation for everything you’ve done to make the purchase of our new home possible. We know that it would not have happened if it weren’t for the extraordinary things you did. We love our new home and are really happy.
The Clarke Family, Victoria, BC.
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... Thank you so much for being there for us every step of the way during the sale of our home and transition to a new city. Your hard work and going the extra mile to help us will always be remembered.
Wendy, Peter, Heather, Burnaby, BC.
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    David says on his website that he will work with you until you find exactly what you want. I can honestly say he did just that. He spared no time or effort until I found a suitable property. He helped define and refine my search until my specific needs were met. When asked for, David offered his opinion but would add that his opinion and interests were secondary to my own.
     David is a person of high integrity on all levels. I hope you will be as fortunate as I was to find David for your real estate needs. I cannot recommend him highly enough. He is invaluable as a realtor and I am honoured now to call him my friend.
Eileen S., Victoria, BC.
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     I was especially impressed with David's commitment to render the cross-Canada move as easy as possible for us. He helped us research a moving company with a proven track record, picked us up from the airport when we arrived, and personally drove us to our new home. He clearly heard our needs and delivered on his promise that we would not be disappointed. A few months later, the perfect home did come on to the market! When we were transferred, he sold our home quickly and efficiently. I will never forget David for the incredible work that he did for my family. As a result, I cannot recommend him enough to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Dr. C.R.,  B.A., M.D., C.C.F.P., F.R.C.P.C.  Victoria, BC.
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... On a professional note, in my capacity as a partner at CPC, David assists me on providing information about values of real estate properties for various tax calculations, among other matters. I find David to be very thorough and efficient whenever I request him to do research and to produce various correspondence. He analyzes my needs for timely and reliable information, develops a plan to address the issues and proceeds with the implementation of the plan. He demonstrates initiative, conceptual thinking, commitment, and the ability to communicate effectively. David has a great amount of common sense, which is something that can’t be taught.
     I look forward to working with him for my future real estate needs.
Lynda M., B.A., C.A., Victoria, BC
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     David is a fine individual, trustworthy, hardworking, conscientious and thoroughly dependable, and I have seen these personal traits develop and strengthen over the years. David's choice of Real Estate as a career is an inspired one. He has all the strengths to be extremely successful and I would certainly trust him and depend on him to be my realtor. I am confident that he would work  tirelessly and conscientiously on my behalf.
David B., B.A., Dip. Ed., M. Ed.
Former Head of School,  Victoria BC & Switzerland