Jessica Chen realtor

Renfrew Heights Character Home

When The Right Realtor Makes A Big Decision Feel Safer

Sometimes a move is not held back by the market. It is held back by uncertainty.

Is this really the right time?
Can we handle this with young kids?
Will the process feel manageable, or will it completely take over family life?

That is why this review means so much to us. It captures what can happen when a family goes from hesitation to confidence because they finally feel they have the right team beside them.

Here is what they shared about working with Jessica and our team:

“It is rare to come across someone who you instantly feel completely at ease with and to whom you can entrust your home to. Upon meeting Jessica, we were blown away by her expertise, professionalism and authenticity. She was knowledgeable about the current market trends, took the time to understand our goals, and had clear strategies and recommendations on how to bring them to life. With 2 young kids in the peak of a global pandemic, we were hesitant as to whether or not it was the right time to move. However, when we met Jessica, we knew we were in good hands. Sure enough, the entire West Coast team was absolutely incredible to work with. They were great communicators before, during and after the sale of our home and were meticulous in taking care of every detail. From staging to photography to listing to showings to navigating through the offer and acceptance process, we could not have had a better experience. We would gladly work with Westcoast Living Real Estate Group again and highly recommend the team to anyone thinking about selling or buying a home.”

This family sold their home in Renfrew Heights in just 7 days, achieving $26,000 over the list price. More importantly, they moved through a stressful season with a plan that felt organized, thoughtful, and well supported.

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Michelle Legaspi on a phone call sitting beside colleauge Zahra Damjanovic

Taking The Time To Get Your First Home Right

Buying your first home is rarely a quick decision. It often takes months of searching, learning, and regrouping before everything finally clicks.

One of our recent first time buyer families summed up their experience with our team in this 5 star Google review:

“Jessica, Michelle and the whole team were extremely helpful and supportive during the months it took us to find and secure our first home! They were very patient and took the time to explain all the key information of getting into homeownership. They were recommended to us by a friend who also had great a experience and we cannot recommend this team enough for anyone else looking for a real estate agent.”

For us at WestCoast Living Real Estate Group, this is exactly what we hope first time buyers feel, supported, educated, and never rushed.

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From Richmond Apartment To Dream Townhome In Two Months

Some moves are years in the making. Others come together in a focused season with a clear plan and a lot of teamwork.

This Richmond story is one of those focused seasons. An October listing. A quick sale at the highest price per square foot among similar listings at the time. Then a December move into a dream townhome.

Here is how this family described their experience in a recent 5 star Google review:

“Jessica and her team made our selling and buying experience simple, smooth and stress free! We were provided a step by step guide on the entire process and felt very supported on one of the biggest decisions of our lives. We decided to list our apartment in the beginning of October and it sold very quickly at the highest price per sq ft compared to similar listings at the time. We were also able to move into our dream townhome in December. The team works fast without any comprise on quality. We can’t thank the team enough and highly recommend their services.”

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A Thoughtful Sale In Collingwood: Strategy, Communication, And A Strong Result

Some homes are more than addresses on a contract. They are the backdrop to family dinners, first days of school, and weekend routines. When it is time to sell, you want to know that the process will be handled with care, strategy, and steady communication.

This Collingwood, East Vancouver seller recently shared their experience working with Jessica and our team:

“We had the pleasure of working with Jessica and her team and we are so grateful for all of her help and all the efforts that she put in to make our sale a sucess. Her marketing scheme was deliberate, influential and positive. She was always available to answer questions and offer suggestions and she kept us abreast and up to date on all things related to the sale of our home. I would not hesitate to recommend Jessica and her team to anyone who’s looking for a real estate agent in the future.”

We helped them sell their 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, 1990 sq.ft. home in Collingwood in just one week. The home sold for roughly 12 percent above the list price, which worked out to about $145,000 over asking.

Behind that outcome was a deliberate, influential, and positive marketing plan, anchored in communication.

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Buying A Home For Your Child At School: Feeling Securely Cared For

There is a special kind of vulnerability that comes with buying a home for your child in a different city. You are not just thinking about location and value. You are thinking about late night walks home, study spaces, safety, and whether this place will feel like a true home while they are away at school.

One of our recent buyers shared this Facebook review after working with Jason and Jessica:

“Jason and Jessica provided professional services with warmth and integrity. We felt securely cared for throughout the process of purchasing a new home. In fact, they made the process fun and easy. Very grateful!”

In this case, the purchase was for their daughter who was attending school here in Vancouver. Multiple family members were involved in the decision, which meant a lot of voices, questions, and emotions. Our job was to bring clarity, steady guidance, and a communication system that kept everyone aligned.

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the WestCoast Living Team

When Your Mortgage Partner Says, “I Want To Work With You Again”

Some of the most meaningful feedback we receive comes from people who see our work up close, transaction after transaction. Not just once as a client, but many times as both a professional partner and a buyer or seller themselves.

One of our favourite Facebook reviews came from a mortgage industry professional who has:

  • Repeatedly sent us buyers in need of help
  • Completed more than four real estate transactions with our team directly
  • Seen the experience from every angle, lender, client, and collaborator

Here is what she shared:

“Jessica and her team are as good as they come. Their expertise and service are like no other… I want to find more properties just so we can work together again!”

For a referral based team like WestCoast Living Real Estate Group, this kind of review says so much about the relationships we value and the way we serve.

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When The People Who Know You Best Have No Hesitation

Some of the most meaningful words we ever hear as a team are not about prices, days on market, or record sales. They are about trust.

One of our long time clients recently shared this 5 star review about Jessica that captured that feeling perfectly:

“I would never hesitate to recommend Jessica and her services to anyone. She is sincere and truly has your best interests at heart, not only as a client but as a friend as well. As my agent, I’ve witnessed her professionalism and dedication to her work. Would recommend to closest friends and family in a heartbeat.”

For a referral based team like WestCoast Living Real Estate Group, there is no higher compliment than this. When the people who know us best do not hesitate to refer us to their closest friends and family, it tells us our values are showing up clearly in the way we do our work.

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Trust, Strategy, And A Profit In A Cooler Market

Some of the best real estate stories are the ones that stretch over years.

This one began with a one bedroom, one bathroom condo at One Town Centre in the River District, South Marine Vancouver. A young home in a growing waterfront community, bought in a very hot real estate market.

Six years later, those same clients came back to us to sell that condo. The market had cooled. Headlines felt different. Yet together, we were still able to bring that story full circle with a solid sale and a meaningful profit.

Here is what they shared in their 5 star review:

“If there was one thing we were always sure about throughout this whole process, it was trusting Jessica and Jason. They go above and beyond what’s expected of them, they understood our needs, acted quickly on our behalf, plus really always had a strategy in place to ensure the best chances for us to get what we wanted. We’ve met a lot of realtors throughout this process and it was very obvious early on that Jessica and Jason were the obvious choice. On a totally different caliber. Would never hesitate to recommend them.”

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From Brentwood Condo To Burnaby Family Home

Some moves are not just about more square feet. They are about creating room for the next chapter of your life.

This Burnaby family recently went from a 690 sq.ft. condo at Triomphe in Brentwood Park to their very first detached home, gaining about 1350 additional sq.ft. and a whole lot of breathing room. Both homes are in Burnaby, with their new place close to Westridge Elementary and Burnaby North Secondary, so they were able to stay in a community they already loved while upgrading into a home that fits their long term plans.

Here is what they shared in their 5 star Google review after working with Jessica and our team:

“My wife and I had the amazing pleasure of working with Jessica and her team for purchasing a new home and also selling our current place and it could not have gone smoother. Easy to work with, very communicative and everything was explained from the get go. Everyone on the team was simply amazing. If you’re hesitant to use or find a new real estate professional, definitely start here. You can’t go wrong with their exceptional service and support.”

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Efficient, Professional, And Peace Of Mind: A Richmond Condo Success Story

Some of the most powerful reviews are also the shortest. This recent ★★★★★ Google review from a seller at 6631 Minoru Blvd in Richmond said it all:

“Service is efficient and professional. Gives me peace of mind.”

This was from the seller of a 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, 1,018 sq.ft. condo overlooking Minoru Park. Their home sold over asking in one week, in a well maintained concrete building with a proactive strata and a strong sense of community.

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