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Exterior Photo of The Strand in Port Moody, BC

Real Estate Is Local. So Is Our Team.

One of the questions we’re asked from time to time is whether we work outside of Vancouver.

The answer is yes, but perhaps more importantly, we believe every community deserves local knowledge. While our team has built a strong reputation throughout Vancouver, we’ve also intentionally grown to include REALTORS® who live and work in the neighbourhoods they serve. That means our clients benefit from both the resources of an experienced team and the insight that comes from someone who knows the community firsthand.

For homeowners in the Tri-Cities, that local expertise comes from Michelle Legaspi realtor and Zahra Damjanovic, who proudly call the area home. From Port Moody and Coquitlam to Port Coquitlam, they understand not only market trends and pricing, but also the neighbourhoods, amenities, schools, parks, and the subtle differences that can influence a buyer’s decision.

A recent client experience reminded us why that combination matters.

After helping them sell their home in Port Moody, they shared this thoughtful review:

“Working with the WestCoast Living RE Group team was a wonderful experience because of the fact that they work AS A TEAM. We never once felt that our needs were not being taken care of. From the get-go, the presentation of the market analysis & statistics was exactly what we wanted to see from a realtor to make us comfortable moving forward with them.

The staging, photography, listing, showing and sale process was all made seamless by Michelle and her team. Communication is totally organized through planned emails at appropriate times in the process, and WhatsApp chats for time-sensitive conversations.

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Cedar Creek Community in Burke Mountain

Why Your Wish List Matters More Than You Think

One of the first questions we ask every buyer isn’t, “What’s your budget?”

It’s, “What does your ideal home actually look like?”

That may sound simple, but it’s often where the most important conversations begin. A wish list isn’t just a collection of features. It’s a reflection of how someone wants to live, what compromises they’re willing to make, and which ones they’ll regret making later.

Over the years, we’ve found that buyers who take the time to define their priorities before they start touring homes tend to make more confident decisions. They spend less time chasing listings that don’t truly fit and more time recognizing the right opportunity when it appears.

Recently, one of our Coquitlam buyers shared this thoughtful review after purchasing their home:

“Such a great experience working with Michelle at Oakwyn.

She knows Coquitlam like the back of her hand and really helped my partner and I get a lay of the land.

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realtor Michelle Legaspi at work in a vancouver residence

Great Real Estate Advice Looks Different for Every Client

One of the biggest misconceptions about real estate is that every client needs the same thing.

From the outside, buying and selling can seem fairly straightforward. Find a home. List a property. Negotiate an offer. Complete the paperwork.

In reality, no two situations are ever quite the same.

Some clients come to us knowing exactly what they want but aren’t sure how to find it. Others know they need to make a move but feel overwhelmed by the number of decisions standing between where they are today and where they want to be next.

That’s why we’ve never believed in applying the same process to every client.

Recently, two reviews reminded us of something we see every day: while every real estate journey is different, people are often looking for the same outcome. They want clarity. They want confidence. And they want someone they can trust to guide them through the process.

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Zahra Damjanovic, Jessica Chen and Michelle Legaspi walking through Oakwyn Headquarters

When First Time Buyers Think “That Kind Of Neighbourhood Isn’t For Us”

One of the hardest parts of buying your first home is not just understanding prices, paperwork, or timing. It is carrying the quiet assumptions you have already made before the search even begins.

For many first time buyers, one of those assumptions is:

We probably cannot afford the area we really want.

That is why this 5 star review for Michelle means so much to us. It speaks to more than a smooth transaction. It speaks to what happens when a buyer feels truly heard, guided, and surprised in the best possible way.

Here is what they shared:

“We highly recommend Michelle from WestCoast Living for your real estate needs. From start to finish, she made our first home-buying experience feel like a breeze. We were totally new to the housing market and Michelle was so patient with us, walking us through every little step. She listened to our concerns, eased our anxiety, and helped us navigate all the ups and downs of the process, before, during, and even after the move.

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A twilight view of an apartment complex on Alder St, Vancouver

Referred With Confidence, Guided With Care

Some of our favourite stories begin before we ever meet. They start when past clients tell their friends, “Talk to Michelle. She’ll take good care of you.”

That is exactly what happened here. This buyer was referred to Michelle Legaspi realtor by friends with glowing recommendations. After finding the right home in Vancouver’s Fairview community, they shared this 5 star review:

“Michelle is dedicated, knowledgeable, and so, so warm and wonderful to work with! Our friends referred her to us with glowing recommendations and after working with Michelle we wholeheartedly agree.”

We love this review because it speaks to something that matters deeply to our team. Real estate is not only about contracts and keys. It is also about how people feel while making a big decision.

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New Westminster condominium building

A Smooth Sale Starts With Real Support Behind The Scenes

Selling a home is not only about pricing, photos, and offers. It is also about everything that has to happen around the sale. Cleaning, legal details, booking the right people, answering questions quickly, and keeping everyone updated so the process does not start to feel overwhelming.

This recent review says a lot about the kind of experience Michelle Legaspi realtor works hard to create:

“Michelle is amazing!! She helped us sell our condo earlier this year and guided us through the entire process. She went above and beyond and always was available to answer questions and keep us informed in our WhatsApp chat. We needed help hiring cleaners and getting a lawyer and she took care of booking them for us. We’re so happy Michelle was there for us! Thank you, for making our sale go so smoothly.”

We love this review because it highlights something many sellers quietly need but do not always ask for at the beginning: practical help. Not just strategy, but support.

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Michelle with a colleague at Oakwyn Headquarters

Finding A First Home With Michelle By Your Side

Buying your first home is exciting, but it can also feel like a lot all at once. New terms, quick decisions, unfamiliar paperwork, and the quiet pressure of wanting to get it right. That is why having the right guide matters so much.

This recent 5 star review speaks beautifully to the kind of experience Michelle works hard to create for first time buyers at WestCoast Living Real Estate Group:

“My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Michelle and the team at WestCoast in searching for our first home. Michelle was excellent at communicating with us, explaining things as they came up and ultimately helping us find our home. She is available nearly 24/7 and was even working on her vacations when anything came up. She set us up with great resources and people to help make the entire process of buying a home as straightforward and stress free as possible. Overall a great experience!”

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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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