WestCoast Living Real Estate Group

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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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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Jason Ng Realtor, standing in a doorway

Competence Builds Confidence: Why Families Trust Jason With Big Moves

Some of the strongest client relationships are built over time, transaction by transaction, when people see not just how a realtor performs on a good day, but how they guide a family through changing markets, real life schedules, and high stakes decisions.

This recent 5 star review speaks directly to that. These clients were first referred to WestCoast Living in 2023, worked closely with Jason through the sale and purchase of their next home in 2024, and have now completed three successful transactions with him.

Here is what they shared:

“We were referred to Jessica and the wonderful WestCoastLiving team in 2023 and had worked extensively with Jason for the sale and purchase of new home in 2024. We only have good things to say about Jason and the team. Jason was very knowledgeable in that he understood the market well and guided us every step of the way to get our home ready to go live. We immediately felt comfortable with him when we first met. He was very clear and concise in his communication, was professional and patient with us when we had questions. He also didn’t sugar coat things for us and often brought us back to reality when the market was starting to slow down so that we could get things rolling. Jason tried his hardest to work in our best interest as a family to make everything stream line as possible for the big move. We also loved that Jason was flexible with our busy work schedule and the juggling of 2 toddlers. At the end, Jason was able to sell our property and help us find a new home that is fit for our growing family. Even after 3 months of moving into our new home, Jason and the team are still checking up with us to make sure we are doing well. We are absolutely thrilled by the support they have given us throughout this journey.

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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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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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four realtors from the WestCoast Living team pose for a photo in a kitchen.

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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Jessica Chen standing for a photo with professional partners at an event.

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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