Graduating with a BA in Economics and Psychology from the University of British Columbia and completing his post graduate work in counseling at the University of Regina, John is also a Certified Hotel Administrator from the Educational Institute of the American Hotel and Motel Association. Following a 7 year career in counseling and 8 years in property development and hotel management, he decided to make a career change to real estate and a lifestyle change to the Greater Victoria area. It soon became evident that his choice of career and location was the right one. John quickly became one of the region's top producing Realtors:

• Licensed as a Realtor in 1989
• Joined RE/MAX in 1990
• MLS Gold Award 1991-2008
• MLS Special Gold Award 1995
• MLS President's Award - 2000
• RE/MAX 100% Club Award 1991-2008
• RE/MAX Platinum Club Award 1995-2008
• RE/MAX Chairman Club Award 2004-2008
• Inducted into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame in 1995
• RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award 2003
• The #1 RE/MAX Camosun Realtor in Victoria Real Estate Board 2002, 2003 & 2006
• The #1 Realtor in Sooke for 14 consecutive years
• Consistently among the top 1% of Realtors in the Victoria Real Estate Board
• Consistently among the top 2% of RE/MAX Realtors in Western Canada
• Among "Canada's Most Referred Realtors"
• Among the "Who's Who in Residential Real Estate in North America"

Why John Chose to Locate to the Greater Victoria Area

After growing up in Vancouver and living for 8 years in the US Midwest, John and his wife and 2 children chose to return to the beautiful west coast. Earlier sailing trips among the Gulf Islands and up and down the Vancouver Island coastline had created a deep seated desire to someday live in the Greater Victoria area. John believes that the region's unique combination of magnificent mountains, forests, oceans, Canada's best weather and a charming and cosmopolitan city, without the hustle and bustle of a major metropolis, is second to none in North America. Since moving to Greater Victoria over 16 years ago, he has infected countless others with his enthusiasm for the area and its world-class lifestyle and helped hundreds of people call the region home.

John - the Person and the Realtor

John attributes his success in his real estate career to his style of doing business - listening to his clients needs and providing honest, enthusiastic, courteous, professional service and proven results - always. Ask any of the hundreds of people that he has helped over the years and they will tell you that his greatest assets are his integrity and professionalism. John prides himself on providing the most thorough, courteous and professional real estate services available. In fact 80 to 90% of his clients today are repeat clients or those referred to him by existing clients. Although John specializes in Sooke and the Western Communities he is knowledgeable about the entire region and pleased to help buyers and sellers regardless of location.

John's Special Abilities to Help Others Achieve Their Real Estate Needs

Honesty, integrity, professionalism and friendliness are an integral part of John's character and form the core of his professional ethics. These traits combined with his natural enthusiasm and compassion motivate him to go beyond what may be expected of a Realtor In addition, John's education and training in psychology and counseling have provided him with the ability to understand the motivations and emotions of both buyer and seller and the skill to bring these parties successfully together. These thoughts are perhaps best illustrated in the words of one of his many happy clients:

"Your knowledge and thoughtful analysis of the current real estate market was excellent. Your advice during negotiations was insightful and showed knowledge of and respect for the concerns and motivations of both buyer and seller. We have come to appreciate the thoroughness and accuracy of your work. In the crush of offer deadlines and sometimes complex conditions, you never took any clauses or amounts for granted. Your thoroughness ensured that every detail of the offers and counter offers was properly considered and clearly stated. Your work has exhibited the characteristics of friendliness, thoroughness, precision, practicality and at all times an honest respect for the person's involved. All this with an enduring sense of humour! It has been a pleasure working with you. You well deserve the moniker "Your Real Estate Professional"." Bruce & louise Lemire-Elmore (more testimonials)

John would like to make buying or selling your home a positive and enjoyable experience. In short, he would like to make you a happy client. To find out how, contact John today.