We went with Jan because we heard that she was the busiest real estate agent on Salt Spring, and we…read moreare happy that we did. We're from Vancouver and didn't know too much about the SSI market, so Jan stepped up and offered her wisdom and solid advice. She worked hard for us, often checking in or taking phone calls after office hours to keep us up to date on the progress of our offer and the steps that followed once it was accepted. We take possession of our first home this February and we couldn't have done it without Jan! We highly recommend using Jan as an agent if you are in the market for purchasing a home on Salt Spring.

Jan Macpherson was a godsend when we made the decision to make Salt Spring Island our home! We…read moreneeded to get a feel for the diversity of neighbourhoods on the island, and Jan had the answers! Her keen eye helped us assess the properties we viewed with her. A long-time islander, herself, Jan shared insider tips on where to go for everything from hidden beaches and hikes, to organic farm stands and bakeries off the beaten path. This level of knowledge is invaluable to choosing your neighbourhood in a new locale! Once we made our decision, Jan was extremely efficient in dotting every "i" and crossing every "t". The property we put an offer on was in probate, which carries with it a layer of unconventional challenges. Jan navigated these waters without hesitation and with the utmost professionalism. We are so pleased with our working relationship with Jan that I cannot over-emphasize the strengths she brings to the table! Jan is diligent, and she has exemplary people-skills! Such a joy to work with! If you are considering investing in property on Salt Spring Island, and want to work with an extremely good realtor, call Jan! You will be in good hands!

Warren is an excellent realtor, who will hustle until you find or sell your property…read more He told me winners don't quit, and he is that. He's knowledgeable about the buying and rental markets, finds creative solutions and is genuinely invested in his clients finding (or selling) a home. Great realtor, great guy. Will absolutely buy with him again.

From the owner: Have absolute confidence when buying or selling your home. Integrity is everything. Give me a…read morecall.

If you are looking to sell or buy a home Team Susan Forrest is your team! They bring trust,…read moreprofessionalism, years of experience and dedication to all their clients. The entire team was great to work with and they sold our home in one day! I highly recommend them for any of your real estate needs. Barb Yeargin

Jody has single handedly won me over to why I/anyone would need a realtor in this day and age…read more Aside from granting access to prospective homes, As a first time home buyer I couldn't see why anyone would pay that kind of money for what seemed like such a basic service. Right from the start it felt like she was there looking at the house WITH us, like we were all buying it together. She took the time to go through the home like she was on a mission. This included poking her head into every single room/closet/cabinet, checking the plumbing, estimating (accurately I might add) when and where possible renovations or upgrades had occurred. The level of authentic partnership she brings to the table is incredible. And the moment we found a home we loved, she was off knocking on neighbors doors to find out the real goods about the neighborhood. She is professional, her communication was always prompt, and not once did we have to hunt her down for information/Taking action on something she had committed to. Buying a house in 2023 was not an easy feat as a first time buyer, but working with Jody was a real pleasure.

Nancy did an excellent job helping us sell our house. She created some very nice marketing…read morematerials and displaying some impressive negation to help us get a great price even as the market was slowing down. She then helped us find our new home and again did some aggressive negotiation to get us the price we wanted. We would definitely recommend Nancy for any looking to buy or sell a property in Vancouver!

100% she took care of me, made sure all my concerns and questions were answered thoroughly and kept…read moreme up to date with any progress regarding my first home purchase. Pros: - this usually very stressful milestone went through smoothly - is a pleasure to work with - she's glued to her emails/phone - able to provide contacts for home insurance, inspectors, mortgage brokers etc. upon request I really appreciate the attention she puts towards going to extra mile to make sure I'm looked after. Result: I'm totally in love w my new home and happy to finally be a homeowner.

Li Reed loves her job, loves and knows this beautiful Island and works closely to listen and…read moreintuitively find you a really beautiful home to call your own. Truly a dream finder! If you are looking to change your life and need to find your perfect nest, I highly recommend you look her up.

From the owner: Successfully connecting sellers & buyers, on Salt Spring Island & on the Southern Gulf Islands,…read moresince 1989, I look forward to helping you to discover your dream property. Benefit from my knowledge of inventory & of trends. How may I help you to buy your special property?

When my fiancé and I first contacted Liz, it was primarily to see if we would qualify to purchase a…read morespecific property we had our eye on that was on the market. After our initial conversation with her, we didn't expect to move forward with the home buying process so soon, but we did. I remember telling my fiancé right after we ended our conversation with Liz that I wanted her to be our agent. I truly appreciated how people centered, passionate, and incredibly knowledgeable she is about the process. She made us feel completely comfortable asking questions and helped us clearly understand what the home buying journey would look like. Liz never made us feel rushed or pressured into anything. She truly respected our pace and guided us with patience and understanding every step of the way. Since my finance and I currently live in Los Angeles, Liz took her time to tour several homes that we were interested in. All of the videos she sent to us were extremely thorough and informative which made our process easier. It felt like we were actually there although we were miles away. We really appreciate Liz for taking the time to record and share the tours with us while giving us her opinion on things that stood out to her that were concerning. This is something we would not have been able to pick up on since we were not present. Liz really listened to what we were looking for in a home and she delivered. We cannot recommend her enough! She is truly an AMAZING agent to work with. We're beyond thankful for Liz and The Porchlight Group. If we ever decide to buy another home in the future, we are absolutely going back to her! IN LIZ WE TRUST!!

If I could give 1000 stars I would! I don't even know…read morewhere to begin... Being in Las Vegas but looking for a place in Seattle and not knowing ANYONE or where or how to even begin the process. I used YELP for what is here for...to find businesses and read reviews. I searched Realtors and started to read reviews. After reading several reviews I knew I wanted to go with a smaller vs. a bigger company (where they might hand you off to whoever or you get lost in the shuffle). SOOOOO glad I went with Liz! I really believe that things happen for a reason and people come into your life for a reason. From the first time I spoke to her she had a great energy and vibe and I knew she was going to be a hustler. I was already impressed from the get go! In the beginning I explained what my husband and I were looking for, (which I thought were pretty strange requests criteria...because this condo was going to be used for our employee, it needed to be within a certain proximity, near the airport and within our budget). Liz just rolled with it and got on it. I think it was that night or the next we were already Facetiming a property we were interested in...that's how quickly she was on it! BTW she gives great video commentary and is thorough and honest with her review of the places. Not being there and actually seeing something in person for such a large purchase is kind of scary, but it truly was a great experience that I wasn't expecting. She listened and cared about our opinions and was never pushy. So right now the market is CRAZY!! We put in about 3-4 offers starting in February and kept getting outbid by cash offers and waiving everything. Finally we found something that was perfect for us and had keys and were moving in on April 8! We got to do a little fixer upping (Liz helped with finding a contractor) and was able to pick out flooring, paint and light fixtures, to our liking, all for asking price (seller was throwing in some $). BEYOND impressed with Liz and her team! From start to finish and all throughout the process Liz always kept in touch and updated with what was going on. Almost daily emails with new listings or possible places then following up with which ones we were interested in seeing. She was ON TOP of it! Not sure how she keeps it all straight because you will feel as if you are her only client (which I know we weren't), with how dedicated and on top of it she is. She was very knowledgeable, patient, kind, generous and helpful in SO MANY WAYS! You will NOT regret choosing her and her team to buy or sell your home! Just give her a call and she will get right on it...because she can't help it and truly loves what she does, and also loves to work! lol

Brandon really knows what he is doing. From the very beginning he met with us and explained the…read moreprocess in a very friendly and comprehensive way (we had never bought any property before). He was super supportive during the process of finding a place that accommodated our needs and that fell beneath our budget, and he run all the necessary paperwork requested making the overall process for us super smooth and easy. At the same time he kept us well informed of all the documentation that was provided and all the steps we had to take in our own. Right now we can say he are happy new home owners, in big part thanks to Brandon professional and diligent service.

We're so happy with the purchase of our townhome and how Brandon supported us throughout. He has a…read morewealth of information, instills confidence, pays meticulous attention to the finest of details and never forces you into anything. Given the landscape of the current crazy markets, you are an absolute beacon of professionalism and we are very grateful to have had you navigating our way through the sale! Thanks so much Brandon!

This review is specifically for Susan de Stein…read more Susan: thank you for all your help! My mother moved to Salt Spring a few years back and after what seemed like a monthly trip to the island, I realized that I was head over heels for SSI. I was living in Vancouver at the time and there was no chance in hell I was ever going to afford a house in the city. After a bit of research however, I realized that a little place on Salt Spring was well within my budget and so I began to plan my epic island getaway. Susan was amazing. I was looking for a place on a tight budget, that would also allow for a separate suite to both help with mortgage costs and have someone onsite to look after the place when I had to hop a ferry (theoretically) back into Vancouver for work. When we met her, she had a day of viewings ready and almost a dozen places that fit the bill. It was the first time I had ever even considered buying a place but she never treated me as such - was great about answering questions, showing the pros and cons of each spot and suggesting alternatives. Though I fell in love in a few places that day, one little yellow house that is still haunting me, I eventually concluded that the commute for work would be too much to make the island jump at that specific moment. But Salt Spring is still in my future - for that I am sure and when I do run away to the island, Susan will most definitely be the first person I contact to find my little island home.