WestCoast Living

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When Is the Right Time to Move From a Condo to a Detached Home?

One of the biggest misconceptions in real estate is that moving from a condo to a detached home is simply about needing more space.

Sometimes it is.

More often, it’s about creating options for the future.

A recent client shared a Google review that perfectly captured what we hope every family experiences throughout their real estate journey:

“Jessica and team are incredible. From laying out all the costs with selling and buying in our first meeting to answering all our silly questions throughout she’s amazing. Jessica has so much market knowledge, experience and connections to share. She’s reliable, trustworthy and a very kind, lovely person!”

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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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When One Move Turns Into Two (And Why That Matters)

Some reviews make us smile.

Others remind us why we do this work the way we do.

Recently, a longtime client shared a Google review that made our entire team laugh:

“CAUTION – if Jessica Chen helps you buy or sell your home you may have such a great experience you want to sell your home and buy another one shortly afterwards.”

Fortunately, they weren’t moving because something had gone wrong. Quite the opposite.

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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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Celebrating Trusted Partnerships: A Heartfelt Review from Our Financial Partner

At WestCoast Living Real Estate Group, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Over the years, we’ve been privileged to work alongside incredible partners and clients who share our passion for helping people find not just a house, but a home.

One of our long-time financial partners recently left us a Facebook review that truly touched our hearts:

“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!!”

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