British Columbia Realtor Directory
Choosing among BC Realtors takes more than comparing star ratings. Teams serve very different markets, and a large review count says little about who handles the details once a transaction becomes complicated. This directory compares 10 visible Realtor brands across Greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island, and the Okanagan using current public evidence.
Each provider was assessed across 47 factors. We checked business identity, local presence, Google review strength, review quality, reputation, service fit, client experience, website quality, third-party authority, social proof, and pricing transparency. The directory score is an editorial composite, not a simple average. Current primary sources carry more weight than open directories or copied listings.
Google ratings, counts, hours, team details, and other changeable facts were captured on September 10, 2026. Review excerpts are paraphrased. Platform totals are kept separate because reviews may be syndicated. Recheck live details before making a hiring decision.
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Personal Real Estate Corporation supported by Vancouver Properties Group. Public pages cover seller marketing, buyer representation, recent sales, testimonials and neighbourhood-focused Vancouver content. The proposition is high-touch guidance with strong transaction coordination before and after completion.
Best fitBuyers and sellers who want direct, patient guidance in Vancouver and Greater Vancouver.
Why they ranked5.0 Google profile, 24-hour availability, a detailed 10-point marketing plan, practical first-time buyer guidance and repeated review evidence of negotiation and aftercare.
Score breakdown
The scorecard covers 47 factors. Open a category, then open any factor to see the evidence and source used for that mark.
Live GBP was checked for identity, website, phone, hours, attributes and management signals.
Compared website NAP with the selected live GBP and available regulatory/directory records. Street and suite align. Postal code differs from official site and BCFSA.
Public pages name these core markets: Vancouver, Richmond and Greater Vancouver; strong condo, first-time buyer and residential resale relevance.
Selected GBP lists: Open 24 hours, daily
Assessed exact-name discovery, review prominence and entity clarity in live Google Maps.
Live Google evidence: 5.0 from 247 reviews. All 247 displayed reviews were five-star at capture.
Live Google evidence: 5.0 from 247 reviews. All 247 displayed reviews were five-star at capture.
Live Google evidence: 5.0 from 247 reviews. All 247 displayed reviews were five-star at capture.
Reviewed platform breadth and sampled narrative specificity; platform totals were not combined with Google.
Reviewed platform breadth and sampled narrative specificity; platform totals were not combined with Google.
Live Google evidence: 5.0 from 247 reviews. All 247 displayed reviews were five-star at capture.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
No material duplicate selected; older identity remains on third-party profiles Managed signal visible through owner posts.
Targeted public-source query did not establish a material BBB/consumer-complaint pattern during this sweep; absence is not conclusive.
Licensed through 2027; no licence conditions or discipline shown; BCFSA address uses postal code V7Y 1G5.
Targeted adverse-media query found no verified severe item used in scoring, except disclosed review allegations. This is not a legal clearance.
Review sample was scanned for serious service-quality incidents and resolution cues.
Active website, GBP and current operations were cross-checked; regulatory freshness gaps are separately disclosed.
Services captured: Residential buying, residential selling, listing marketing, negotiation, inspections and vendor coordination, market guidance and post-close support.
Specialization and market fit: Vancouver and Greater Vancouver.
Brokerage/licensing and named credentials were reviewed where conclusive.
Listings, sales, testimonials or case-style evidence were checked for specificity.
Operating model: Lead agent and team model with broad availability, digital search alerts, vendor referrals and transaction-stage support.
Public proof recorded without treating self-published claims as independently audited: 247 Google reviews, all displayed as five-star at capture; 30+ combined team years claimed; eXp ICON 2022-2024; Three Best Rated recognition since 2017; Top Choice recognition in 2022, 2023 and 2025.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Compared pre-contact explanation of value, fees and cost expectations. Most providers disclose process more clearly than price.
Assessed guarantees, policies, logistics and aftercare. Terms were treated cautiously when not fully visible.
Review narratives were sampled for communication, professionalism and continuity.
HTTPS and basic live-site trust were verified; this was not a lab-based performance or security test.
Checked for current-looking content, dated claims and stale statistics.
Search-ready structure was judged from crawlable pages, entity clarity and topical architecture; no full schema validator run.
Reviewed visible legal/privacy/accessibility cues at a high level; not legal or WCAG certification.
At least one major directory or professional marketplace identity was captured.
Awards were logged with dates when visible and treated as publisher claims unless separately corroborated.
Assessed breadth and quality of third-party profiles; no backlink-index volume was estimated.
Brokerage affiliation and named memberships/partnerships were recorded where visible.
At least three major social identities were sought and matched; activity was not uniformly quantified.
Guides, videos and buyer/seller education were evaluated for usefulness and market specificity.
Community or charity proof was recorded where substantive; absence may reflect incomplete public disclosure.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Material weakness or limited evidence. Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Pricing
Ron uses a consultation-based fee structure. The public service pages outline buyer representation, listing marketing, negotiation, inspection support, and vendor coordination. Confirm commission, included marketing, cooperating-broker compensation, GST, and any third-party costs in the written service agreement.
Digital footprint
Review evidence
Common themes: Proactive search; patient education; negotiation; inspection and contract support; vendor network; aftercare
What stood out: Reviews include concrete transaction steps and a 15-offer seller outcome
First-time buyer described a proactive search, useful market explanations, negotiation and continued help after completion.
Takeaway: Education plus aftercare builds long-term trust.
Read the source reviewFirst purchase was completed inside a three-to-four-month target, with contract, inspection and appliance support.
Takeaway: Operational support matters as much as property search.
Read the source reviewReview cites referrals, negotiation, a dependable professional network and post-close support.
Takeaway: A trusted partner network extends the perceived service boundary.
Read the source reviewFirst-time buyer highlighted patience, resale and repair-risk advice, and a purchase negotiated below asking.
Takeaway: Risk framing and negotiation outcomes are compelling proof points.
Read the source reviewCoordinated a sale and purchase using search alerts, vendors and a strong launch that produced 15 offers.
Takeaway: Integrated buy-sell coordination is a differentiated case-study theme.
Read the source review
Large team brokerage built around branded Buyer and Seller Certainty Systems. It promotes a Guaranteed Sale option, Instant Offer pathway, first-time buyer support and a high-volume listing operation with a separate property-management division.
Best fitOkanagan clients who prefer a large team, defined systems, and several selling pathways.
Why they rankedLargest Google review footprint in this set, system-led guarantees and strong published production metrics.
Score breakdown
The scorecard covers 47 factors. Open a category, then open any factor to see the evidence and source used for that mark.
Live GBP was checked for identity, website, phone, hours, attributes and management signals.
Compared website NAP with the selected live GBP and available regulatory/directory records. Address aligns with BCFSA company record. Website also displays 778-906-2895 in some placements.
Public pages name these core markets: Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country, Vernon, Peachland, Rutland, Big White and Wilden.
Selected GBP lists: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday closed
Assessed exact-name discovery, review prominence and entity clarity in live Google Maps.
Live Google evidence: 4.9 from 1,166 reviews.
Live Google evidence: 4.9 from 1,166 reviews.
Live Google evidence: 4.9 from 1,166 reviews.
Reviewed platform breadth and sampled narrative specificity; platform totals were not combined with Google.
Reviewed platform breadth and sampled narrative specificity; platform totals were not combined with Google.
Live Google evidence: 4.9 from 1,166 reviews.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Separate property-management division at unit 120: 4.8 from 423 reviews; excluded from sales GBP Managed/claimed signals visible.
Targeted public-source query did not establish a material BBB/consumer-complaint pattern during this sweep; absence is not conclusive.
Representative Rob Raybould record corroborates Vantage West Realty Inc., suite 100 address and main phone; licensed, with no conditions or discipline shown.
Targeted adverse-media query found no verified severe item used in scoring, except disclosed review allegations. This is not a legal clearance.
Review sample was scanned for serious service-quality incidents and resolution cues.
Active website, GBP and current operations were cross-checked; regulatory freshness gaps are separately disclosed.
Services captured: Residential buying and selling, guaranteed-sale pathways, instant offers, first-time buyer guidance, relocation and distinct property-management services.
Specialization and market fit: Kelowna and Central Okanagan.
Brokerage/licensing and named credentials were reviewed where conclusive.
Listings, sales, testimonials or case-style evidence were checked for specificity.
Operating model: Scaled team and inside-sales style conversion model with guarantee-led landing pages and specialized buyer/seller flows.
Public proof recorded without treating self-published claims as independently audited: 4.9 Google rating from 1,166 reviews; company states 347+ homes sold last year, 40 days on market and 95.3% sale-to-list based on 2024 Association of Interior Realtors data.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Compared pre-contact explanation of value, fees and cost expectations. Most providers disclose process more clearly than price.
Assessed guarantees, policies, logistics and aftercare. Terms were treated cautiously when not fully visible.
Review narratives were sampled for communication, professionalism and continuity.
HTTPS and basic live-site trust were verified; this was not a lab-based performance or security test.
Checked for current-looking content, dated claims and stale statistics.
Search-ready structure was judged from crawlable pages, entity clarity and topical architecture; no full schema validator run.
Reviewed visible legal/privacy/accessibility cues at a high level; not legal or WCAG certification.
At least one major directory or professional marketplace identity was captured.
Awards were logged with dates when visible and treated as publisher claims unless separately corroborated.
Assessed breadth and quality of third-party profiles; no backlink-index volume was estimated.
Brokerage affiliation and named memberships/partnerships were recorded where visible.
At least three major social identities were sought and matched; activity was not uniformly quantified.
Guides, videos and buyer/seller education were evaluated for usefulness and market specificity.
Community or charity proof was recorded where substantive; absence may reflect incomplete public disclosure.
Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Pricing
Vantage West offers consultation-based representation alongside its Guaranteed Sale and Instant Offer pathways. Eligibility, service scope, timing, and costs vary by route. Ask for a written comparison of the traditional listing plan, guarantee terms, instant-offer terms, commission, and any condition-related costs.
Digital footprint
Review evidence
Common themes: Staging; photography; system execution; lifestyle discovery; negotiation
What stood out: Previously unsold condo reportedly sold after system reset
Fil Strycharek was credited with staging, marketing and managing the showing process effectively.
Takeaway: Execution quality supports the system-led seller proposition.
Read the source reviewReviewer emphasized lifestyle fit, speed and the agent's ability to narrow choices.
Takeaway: Discovery quality is a high-value buyer signal.
Read the source reviewMarketing, communication and negotiation were all rated highly in the paired sale review.
Takeaway: Cross-side consistency strengthens full-journey trust.
Read the source reviewIn a difficult market, the review credits staging, photography, marketing and negotiation.
Takeaway: Specific production inputs make the testimonial more credible.
Read the source reviewA previously unsold condo sold after the team applied its system; marketing and staging received four-star sub-scores.
Takeaway: A resolved prior-listing problem is powerful, while sub-scores expose room to improve.
Read the source review
Long-running team led by managing broker Ron Neal. It combines buying and selling programs, a guaranteed-sale option, rental property management licensing and a large repeat/referral base.
Best fitGreater Victoria clients who value a mature team, broad capacity, and long operating history.
Why they rankedLongevity since 1991, high review volume across Google and RankMyAgent, large claimed family count and a detailed team/process website.
Score breakdown
The scorecard covers 47 factors. Open a category, then open any factor to see the evidence and source used for that mark.
Live GBP was checked for identity, website, phone, hours, attributes and management signals.
Compared website NAP with the selected live GBP and available regulatory/directory records. GBP, official site and primary BCFSA record align on unit 202 Douglas Street.
Public pages name these core markets: Greater Victoria and Vancouver Island communities.
Selected GBP lists: Open 24 hours, daily
Assessed exact-name discovery, review prominence and entity clarity in live Google Maps.
Live Google evidence: 4.9 from 525 reviews. Displayed distribution: 509 five-star, 12 four-star and 4 one-star.
Live Google evidence: 4.9 from 525 reviews. Displayed distribution: 509 five-star, 12 four-star and 4 one-star.
Live Google evidence: 4.9 from 525 reviews. Displayed distribution: 509 five-star, 12 four-star and 4 one-star.
Reviewed platform breadth and sampled narrative specificity; platform totals were not combined with Google.
Reviewed platform breadth and sampled narrative specificity; platform totals were not combined with Google.
Live Google evidence: 4.9 from 525 reviews. Displayed distribution: 509 five-star, 12 four-star and 4 one-star.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
No conflicting local GBP selected Managed/claimed signals visible.
Targeted public-source query did not establish a material BBB/consumer-complaint pattern during this sweep; absence is not conclusive.
Managing broker record licensed through 2027, no conditions or discipline shown. A second active record at /030312-2 contains a corporate-affiliation condition and no discipline.
Targeted adverse-media query found no verified severe item used in scoring, except disclosed review allegations. This is not a legal clearance.
Review sample was scanned for serious service-quality incidents and resolution cues.
Active website, GBP and current operations were cross-checked; regulatory freshness gaps are separately disclosed.
Services captured: Residential buying, selling, listing marketing, guaranteed-sale option, relocation and rental property management through the licensed brokerage structure.
Specialization and market fit: Greater Victoria and Vancouver Island.
Brokerage/licensing and named credentials were reviewed where conclusive.
Listings, sales, testimonials or case-style evidence were checked for specificity.
Operating model: Multi-agent team and brokerage with centralized brand, lead routing and defined buyer/seller systems.
Public proof recorded without treating self-published claims as independently audited: 4.9 Google rating from 525 reviews; RankMyAgent brokerage profile 4.99 from 459 reviews; claims 5,000 families served, more than $1 billion in sales and 80% repeat/referral business.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Compared pre-contact explanation of value, fees and cost expectations. Most providers disclose process more clearly than price.
Assessed guarantees, policies, logistics and aftercare. Terms were treated cautiously when not fully visible.
Review narratives were sampled for communication, professionalism and continuity.
HTTPS and basic live-site trust were verified; this was not a lab-based performance or security test.
Checked for current-looking content, dated claims and stale statistics.
Search-ready structure was judged from crawlable pages, entity clarity and topical architecture; no full schema validator run.
Reviewed visible legal/privacy/accessibility cues at a high level; not legal or WCAG certification.
At least one major directory or professional marketplace identity was captured.
Awards were logged with dates when visible and treated as publisher claims unless separately corroborated.
Assessed breadth and quality of third-party profiles; no backlink-index volume was estimated.
Brokerage affiliation and named memberships/partnerships were recorded where visible.
At least three major social identities were sought and matched; activity was not uniformly quantified.
Guides, videos and buyer/seller education were evaluated for usefulness and market specificity.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Community or charity proof was recorded where substantive; absence may reflect incomplete public disclosure.
Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Pricing
The team provides consultation-based buyer and seller representation and promotes a guaranteed-sale option. Request the commission schedule, services included in the listing package, guarantee conditions, cancellation terms, property-management fees where relevant, and a list of third-party expenses before signing.
Digital footprint
Review evidence
Common themes: Preparation; reach; responsiveness; experience; reliable process
What stood out: Longitudinal platform depth and current 2026 review cadence
Recent seller review emphasized knowledgeable guidance, communication and a smooth sale.
Takeaway: Fresh reviews support current operational confidence.
Read the source reviewReviewer highlighted experience, preparation and reliable follow-through.
Takeaway: Mature process and consistency are recurring assets.
Read the source reviewOverall experience was positive, but marketing reach received a three-star sub-score.
Takeaway: The sample provides a useful improvement signal amid very strong averages.
Read the source reviewReview described professional communication and steady management of the sale process.
Takeaway: Process reliability is a central reputation theme.
Read the source reviewReviewer valued responsiveness, expertise and practical support.
Takeaway: Accessible expertise remains table stakes at the top of the market.
Read the source reviewHigh-volume, multilingual eXp team with separate buyer, seller and investor pathways. The brand pairs transaction scale with full-service move support and visible community involvement.
Best fitSurrey and White Rock households that want a large multilingual team and practical moving support.
Why they rankedHigh published production, family-service narrative, multilingual team and unusually tangible moving support.
Score breakdown
The scorecard covers 47 factors. Open a category, then open any factor to see the evidence and source used for that mark.
Live GBP was checked for identity, website, phone, hours, attributes and management signals.
Compared website NAP with the selected live GBP and available regulatory/directory records. GBP and BCFSA team record align on suite 401 Croydon Drive and phone.
Public pages name these core markets: Surrey, South Surrey, White Rock and surrounding Fraser Valley markets.
Selected GBP lists: Daily 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Assessed exact-name discovery, review prominence and entity clarity in live Google Maps.
Live Google evidence: 4.9 from 578 reviews. Displayed distribution includes 11 one-star and 1 two-star review.
Live Google evidence: 4.9 from 578 reviews. Displayed distribution includes 11 one-star and 1 two-star review.
Live Google evidence: 4.9 from 578 reviews. Displayed distribution includes 11 one-star and 1 two-star review.
Reviewed platform breadth and sampled narrative specificity; platform totals were not combined with Google.
Reviewed platform breadth and sampled narrative specificity; platform totals were not combined with Google.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Live Google evidence: 4.9 from 578 reviews. Displayed distribution includes 11 one-star and 1 two-star review.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
No material duplicate selected Managed; current owner posting.
Targeted public-source query did not establish a material BBB/consumer-complaint pattern during this sweep; absence is not conclusive.
Katrina Amurao licensed through November 2026; Katrina Amurao PREC and team name shown; no conditions or discipline.
Targeted adverse-media query found no verified severe item used in scoring, except disclosed review allegations. This is not a legal clearance.
Review sample was scanned for serious service-quality incidents and resolution cues.
Active website, GBP and current operations were cross-checked; regulatory freshness gaps are separately disclosed.
Services captured: Residential buying, selling, investing, relocation, staging coordination, cleaning, storage and moving support through partners or team processes.
Specialization and market fit: Surrey, White Rock and Fraser Valley.
Brokerage/licensing and named credentials were reviewed where conclusive.
Listings, sales, testimonials or case-style evidence were checked for specificity.
Operating model: Large lead-generation and service-coordination team with agent specialists and centralized brand operations.
Public proof recorded without treating self-published claims as independently audited: 4.9 Google rating from 578 reviews. Company reports $274,029,494 in 2025 sales, 352 homes sold, 4,800+ families served, 78 combined years and support for 21+ charities.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Compared pre-contact explanation of value, fees and cost expectations. Most providers disclose process more clearly than price.
Assessed guarantees, policies, logistics and aftercare. Terms were treated cautiously when not fully visible.
Review narratives were sampled for communication, professionalism and continuity.
HTTPS and basic live-site trust were verified; this was not a lab-based performance or security test.
Checked for current-looking content, dated claims and stale statistics.
Search-ready structure was judged from crawlable pages, entity clarity and topical architecture; no full schema validator run.
Reviewed visible legal/privacy/accessibility cues at a high level; not legal or WCAG certification.
At least one major directory or professional marketplace identity was captured.
Awards were logged with dates when visible and treated as publisher claims unless separately corroborated.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Assessed breadth and quality of third-party profiles; no backlink-index volume was estimated.
Brokerage affiliation and named memberships/partnerships were recorded where visible.
At least three major social identities were sought and matched; activity was not uniformly quantified.
Guides, videos and buyer/seller education were evaluated for usefulness and market specificity.
Community or charity proof was recorded where substantive; absence may reflect incomplete public disclosure.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Material weakness or limited evidence. Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Pricing
Representation is quoted through a consultation. The public offer includes buyer, seller, and investor pathways plus coordination for staging, cleaning, storage, and moving support. Ask which services are included in commission, which are provided by partners, and whether any third-party charges are paid directly.
Digital footprint
Review evidence
Common themes: Family treatment; no-pressure advice; rapid sale; repeat use; complete moving logistics
What stood out: Boxes, storage, staging, cleaning and movers make the service boundary tangible
Multiple offers, market advice and coordinated selling and buying were central themes.
Takeaway: Buy-sell orchestration is persuasive when backed by external evidence.
Read the source reviewReviewer felt treated like family, had needs respected and intended to return after a first purchase.
Takeaway: Emotional safety and respect reinforce the family-service brand.
Read the source reviewReview describes boxes, storage, staging, cleaning, movers and even move-day food support.
Takeaway: Concrete logistics make full-service claims believable.
Read the source reviewProperty reportedly sold within a week, with no-pressure guidance across the purchase and sale.
Takeaway: Speed plus no-pressure advice is a strong dual message.
Read the source reviewRepeat client described above-and-beyond help and a family-like relationship.
Takeaway: Repeat transactions provide stronger loyalty evidence than a single event.
Read the source reviewAgent-led group with a clear buy/sell resource centre, video-led local marketing and quantified production claims. Public positioning emphasizes data, direct advice and neighbourhood expertise.
Best fitSouth-of-Fraser families who want direct advice, local market data, and a clearly explained plan.
Why they rankedQuantified transaction history, top-one-percent positioning, strong local video footprint and disciplined educational content.
Score breakdown
The scorecard covers 47 factors. Open a category, then open any factor to see the evidence and source used for that mark.
Live GBP was checked for identity, website, phone, hours, attributes and management signals.
Compared website NAP with the selected live GBP and available regulatory/directory records. GBP, official site and BCFSA record align on brokerage office address.
Public pages name these core markets: Surrey, Langley, White Rock and North Delta.
Selected GBP lists: Open 24 hours, daily
Assessed exact-name discovery, review prominence and entity clarity in live Google Maps.
Live Google evidence: 5.0 from 216 reviews. Displayed distribution was 215 five-star and 1 one-star review.
Live Google evidence: 5.0 from 216 reviews. Displayed distribution was 215 five-star and 1 one-star review.
Live Google evidence: 5.0 from 216 reviews. Displayed distribution was 215 five-star and 1 one-star review.
Reviewed platform breadth and sampled narrative specificity; platform totals were not combined with Google.
Reviewed platform breadth and sampled narrative specificity; platform totals were not combined with Google.
Live Google evidence: 5.0 from 216 reviews. Displayed distribution was 215 five-star and 1 one-star review.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
No material duplicate selected Managed; owner posting visible.
Targeted public-source query did not establish a material BBB/consumer-complaint pattern during this sweep; absence is not conclusive.
Licensed through 2027 with Macdonald Realty; no conditions or discipline shown.
Targeted adverse-media query found no verified severe item used in scoring, except disclosed review allegations. This is not a legal clearance.
Review sample was scanned for serious service-quality incidents and resolution cues.
Active website, GBP and current operations were cross-checked; regulatory freshness gaps are separately disclosed.
Services captured: Residential buying, selling, valuation, listing marketing, negotiation, buyer/seller education and local market video content.
Specialization and market fit: Surrey, Langley, White Rock and North Delta.
Brokerage/licensing and named credentials were reviewed where conclusive.
Listings, sales, testimonials or case-style evidence were checked for specificity.
Operating model: Lead-agent group with content-led acquisition, structured resource guides and direct consultation.
Public proof recorded without treating self-published claims as independently audited: 5.0 Google rating from 216 reviews; licensed since 2007; company states 750+ transactions from 2015-2026, top 1% since 2017, 2.46% above the FVREB benchmark sale-to-list measure and 1M+ local video views.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Compared pre-contact explanation of value, fees and cost expectations. Most providers disclose process more clearly than price.
Assessed guarantees, policies, logistics and aftercare. Terms were treated cautiously when not fully visible.
Review narratives were sampled for communication, professionalism and continuity.
HTTPS and basic live-site trust were verified; this was not a lab-based performance or security test.
Checked for current-looking content, dated claims and stale statistics.
Search-ready structure was judged from crawlable pages, entity clarity and topical architecture; no full schema validator run.
Reviewed visible legal/privacy/accessibility cues at a high level; not legal or WCAG certification.
At least one major directory or professional marketplace identity was captured.
Awards were logged with dates when visible and treated as publisher claims unless separately corroborated.
Assessed breadth and quality of third-party profiles; no backlink-index volume was estimated.
Brokerage affiliation and named memberships/partnerships were recorded where visible.
At least three major social identities were sought and matched; activity was not uniformly quantified.
Guides, videos and buyer/seller education were evaluated for usefulness and market specificity.
Community or charity proof was recorded where substantive; absence may reflect incomplete public disclosure.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Material weakness or limited evidence. Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Pricing
Darin offers a complimentary strategy session before quoting representation. Ask for the full commission structure, included preparation and marketing, photography or staging costs, cancellation terms, cooperating-broker compensation, GST, and any costs that remain payable if a home does not sell.
Digital footprint
Review evidence
Common themes: Clear advice; market knowledge; calm guidance; negotiation; responsiveness
What stood out: Fresh 2026 cadence supports current-service relevance
Recent review credits clear advice, responsiveness and effective sale execution.
Takeaway: Fresh, specific proof supports current service claims.
Read the source reviewReviewer emphasized professionalism, market knowledge and consistent communication.
Takeaway: Data-led positioning is supported by relationship signals.
Read the source reviewCalm guidance and dependable follow-through stood out.
Takeaway: Steadiness is a differentiator in uncertain markets.
Read the source reviewReview highlighted practical advice, negotiation and accessibility.
Takeaway: Tactical advice translates content authority into service value.
Read the source reviewReviewer described responsive support and a well-managed transaction.
Takeaway: Operational consistency reinforces the group brand.
Read the source reviewEstablished Okanagan team with buyer, seller and luxury-market pathways. The public site presents a sizeable agent/admin structure, strong community recognition and a dedicated luxury/waterfront position.
Best fitKelowna-area clients seeking team depth, relocation experience, or luxury and waterfront expertise.
Why they rankedLong-running local brand, visible team structure, luxury specialization and repeated Best of Kelowna recognition.
Score breakdown
The scorecard covers 47 factors. Open a category, then open any factor to see the evidence and source used for that mark.
Live GBP was checked for identity, website, phone, hours, attributes and management signals.
Compared website NAP with the selected live GBP and available regulatory/directory records. Core address and phone align across primary sources.
Public pages name these core markets: Kelowna, West Kelowna, Vernon, Peachland and Lake Country.
Selected GBP lists: Open 24 hours, daily
Assessed exact-name discovery, review prominence and entity clarity in live Google Maps.
Live Google evidence: 4.9 from 278 reviews. Birdeye displayed 280 reviews during the sweep; live Google count of 278 is used here.
Live Google evidence: 4.9 from 278 reviews. Birdeye displayed 280 reviews during the sweep; live Google count of 278 is used here.
Live Google evidence: 4.9 from 278 reviews. Birdeye displayed 280 reviews during the sweep; live Google count of 278 is used here.
Reviewed platform breadth and sampled narrative specificity; platform totals were not combined with Google.
Reviewed platform breadth and sampled narrative specificity; platform totals were not combined with Google.
Live Google evidence: 4.9 from 278 reviews. Birdeye displayed 280 reviews during the sweep; live Google count of 278 is used here.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
No material duplicate selected Managed/claimed signals visible.
Targeted public-source query did not establish a material BBB/consumer-complaint pattern during this sweep; absence is not conclusive.
Tamara Stone licensed with no conditions or discipline shown; Shannon Stone record at /141501 also showed licensed associate-broker status and no discipline.
Targeted adverse-media query found no verified severe item used in scoring, except disclosed review allegations. This is not a legal clearance.
Review sample was scanned for serious service-quality incidents and resolution cues.
Active website, GBP and current operations were cross-checked; regulatory freshness gaps are separately disclosed.
Services captured: Residential buying, selling, luxury and waterfront representation, strategic pricing, presentation, target marketing and negotiation.
Specialization and market fit: Kelowna and Central Okanagan.
Brokerage/licensing and named credentials were reviewed where conclusive.
Listings, sales, testimonials or case-style evidence were checked for specificity.
Operating model: Multi-agent team with listed administrative support and centralized marketing.
Public proof recorded without treating self-published claims as independently audited: 4.9 Google rating from 278 reviews; RankMyAgent brokerage profile 4.96 from 205 verified reviews; company promotes Best of Kelowna wins from 2013-2025.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Compared pre-contact explanation of value, fees and cost expectations. Most providers disclose process more clearly than price.
Assessed guarantees, policies, logistics and aftercare. Terms were treated cautiously when not fully visible.
Review narratives were sampled for communication, professionalism and continuity.
HTTPS and basic live-site trust were verified; this was not a lab-based performance or security test.
Checked for current-looking content, dated claims and stale statistics.
Search-ready structure was judged from crawlable pages, entity clarity and topical architecture; no full schema validator run.
Reviewed visible legal/privacy/accessibility cues at a high level; not legal or WCAG certification.
At least one major directory or professional marketplace identity was captured.
Awards were logged with dates when visible and treated as publisher claims unless separately corroborated.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Assessed breadth and quality of third-party profiles; no backlink-index volume was estimated.
Brokerage affiliation and named memberships/partnerships were recorded where visible.
At least three major social identities were sought and matched; activity was not uniformly quantified.
Guides, videos and buyer/seller education were evaluated for usefulness and market specificity.
Community or charity proof was recorded where substantive; absence may reflect incomplete public disclosure.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Material weakness or limited evidence. Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Pricing
Residential, relocation, luxury, and waterfront representation is consultation-based. Confirm commission, the marketing package, staging or preparation services, media production, open-house coverage, referral arrangements, and any extra costs associated with luxury or out-of-area work.
Digital footprint
Review evidence
Common themes: Team updates; calm relocation support; local knowledge; complex sequencing; repeat use
What stood out: Cross-border relocation and complex buy-sell sequence are strong narratives
Team updates and Dean/Michaela's expertise were the notable signals.
Takeaway: Named-team coordination is visible to clients.
Read the source reviewTodd was described as responsive, calm and thorough during a move.
Takeaway: Calm communication is a high-value relocation attribute.
Read the source reviewJack's local knowledge and communication supported an international relocation.
Takeaway: Remote and cross-border guidance is a valuable niche proof point.
Read the source reviewKelsey and Christi reportedly held together a complex buy-sell negotiation.
Takeaway: Multi-agent coordination can solve complex sequencing risk.
Read the source reviewRepeat Okanagan transactions and confidence in the women-led team were highlighted.
Takeaway: Repeat use and brand identity reinforce loyalty.
Read the source reviewFour-person women-led team serving Fraser Valley communities. Public operations emphasize marketing, community presence, retirement transitions and a vetted service-provider network.
Best fitLangley and South Surrey clients who want small-team continuity and help coordinating a complex move.
Why they rankedAll-five-star live Google profile, long local tenure, high-touch transition support and visible community programs.
Score breakdown
The scorecard covers 47 factors. Open a category, then open any factor to see the evidence and source used for that mark.
Live GBP was checked for identity, website, phone, hours, attributes and management signals.
Compared website NAP with the selected live GBP and available regulatory/directory records. Core address and phone align across the selected sources.
Public pages name these core markets: Cloverdale, Langley, South Surrey, White Rock and Maple Ridge.
Selected GBP lists: Daily 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Assessed exact-name discovery, review prominence and entity clarity in live Google Maps.
Live Google evidence: 5.0 from 190 reviews. All 190 displayed reviews were five-star at capture.
Live Google evidence: 5.0 from 190 reviews. All 190 displayed reviews were five-star at capture.
Live Google evidence: 5.0 from 190 reviews. All 190 displayed reviews were five-star at capture.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Reviewed platform breadth and sampled narrative specificity; platform totals were not combined with Google.
Reviewed platform breadth and sampled narrative specificity; platform totals were not combined with Google.
Live Google evidence: 5.0 from 190 reviews. All 190 displayed reviews were five-star at capture.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
No material duplicate selected Managed/claimed signals visible.
Targeted public-source query did not establish a material BBB/consumer-complaint pattern during this sweep; absence is not conclusive.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Page displayed Licensed, no conditions or discipline, and licence expiry June 6, 2026. Because the displayed expiry precedes capture, current status needs direct reconfirmation.
Targeted adverse-media query found no verified severe item used in scoring, except disclosed review allegations. This is not a legal clearance.
Review sample was scanned for serious service-quality incidents and resolution cues.
Active website, GBP and current operations were cross-checked; regulatory freshness gaps are separately disclosed.
Services captured: Residential buying and selling, listing marketing, downsizing and retirement transitions, vendor referrals and community-oriented relocation support.
Specialization and market fit: Langley, Cloverdale and South Surrey.
Brokerage/licensing and named credentials were reviewed where conclusive.
Listings, sales, testimonials or case-style evidence were checked for specificity.
Operating model: Small named team with specialized client-care and marketing roles.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Public proof recorded without treating self-published claims as independently audited: 5.0 Google rating from 190 reviews; company states Top 1% in Fraser Valley for six years and service since 2002. Site also displays 2022 performance figures of 100% list price, 18 days on market and 1,360+ families served.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Compared pre-contact explanation of value, fees and cost expectations. Most providers disclose process more clearly than price.
Assessed guarantees, policies, logistics and aftercare. Terms were treated cautiously when not fully visible.
Review narratives were sampled for communication, professionalism and continuity.
HTTPS and basic live-site trust were verified; this was not a lab-based performance or security test.
Checked for current-looking content, dated claims and stale statistics.
Search-ready structure was judged from crawlable pages, entity clarity and topical architecture; no full schema validator run.
Reviewed visible legal/privacy/accessibility cues at a high level; not legal or WCAG certification.
At least one major directory or professional marketplace identity was captured.
Awards were logged with dates when visible and treated as publisher claims unless separately corroborated.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Assessed breadth and quality of third-party profiles; no backlink-index volume was estimated.
Brokerage affiliation and named memberships/partnerships were recorded where visible.
At least three major social identities were sought and matched; activity was not uniformly quantified.
Guides, videos and buyer/seller education were evaluated for usefulness and market specificity.
Community or charity proof was recorded where substantive; absence may reflect incomplete public disclosure.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Material weakness or limited evidence. Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Pricing
Fees are set through a consultation. Public client evidence references help with preparation, estate-sale logistics, and local buying and selling. Ask which coordination services are included, which rely on outside providers, how those providers are paid, and what commission and cancellation terms apply.
Digital footprint
Review evidence
Common themes: Education; availability; quick execution; estate-sale logistics; difficult-market communication
What stood out: Estate sale included decluttering, cleaning, landscaping and legal coordination
Review cites a quick sale and purchase, market knowledge and availability.
Takeaway: Speed is strongest when paired with access and advice.
Read the source reviewFirst-time buyer valued patience, education and fit.
Takeaway: Patient education is a recurring top-tier market expectation.
Read the source reviewTeam assisted with decluttering, cleaning, landscaping and legal coordination for an estate sale.
Takeaway: Transition logistics create a defensible service niche.
Read the source reviewIn a challenging market, the team remained reachable and kept the seller informed.
Takeaway: Communication quality matters more when market velocity slows.
Read the source reviewSmall-team support simplified a first-home purchase.
Takeaway: Team size can be positioned as continuity, not limited capacity.
Read the source reviewVancouver, North Vancouver and Lower Mainland
RE/MAX Crest Realty
Two-agent Vancouver family team centred on Brian and Stephen MacDougall. The member site covers buying, selling, tips, testimonials and listings, while RankMyAgent provides the deeper reputation footprint.
Best fitVancouver clients who prefer a family-team model, including first-time and remote relocation buyers.
Why they rankedStrong RankMyAgent depth, repeat business, relocation support and a family-team identity.
Score breakdown
The scorecard covers 47 factors. Open a category, then open any factor to see the evidence and source used for that mark.
Live GBP was checked for identity, website, phone, hours, attributes and management signals.
Compared website NAP with the selected live GBP and available regulatory/directory records. Selected GBP aligns with RE/MAX Crest Broadway address.
Public pages name these core markets: Vancouver, North Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
Selected GBP lists: Open 24 hours, daily
Assessed exact-name discovery, review prominence and entity clarity in live Google Maps.
Live Google evidence: 5.0 from 27 reviews. All 27 displayed reviews were five-star at capture; volume is low versus the set median.
Material weakness or limited evidence. Live Google evidence: 5.0 from 27 reviews. All 27 displayed reviews were five-star at capture; volume is low versus the set median.
Live Google evidence: 5.0 from 27 reviews. All 27 displayed reviews were five-star at capture; volume is low versus the set median.
Reviewed platform breadth and sampled narrative specificity; platform totals were not combined with Google.
Reviewed platform breadth and sampled narrative specificity; platform totals were not combined with Google.
Live Google evidence: 5.0 from 27 reviews. All 27 displayed reviews were five-star at capture; volume is low versus the set median.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
No material duplicate selected Managed/claimed signals visible.
Targeted public-source query did not establish a material BBB/consumer-complaint pattern during this sweep; absence is not conclusive.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Brian MacDougall page showed no conditions or discipline and an August 23, 2026 expiry. Reconfirm current licence status directly because the date precedes capture.
Targeted adverse-media query found no verified severe item used in scoring, except disclosed review allegations. This is not a legal clearance.
Review sample was scanned for serious service-quality incidents and resolution cues.
Active website, GBP and current operations were cross-checked; regulatory freshness gaps are separately disclosed.
Services captured: Residential buying, selling, listing marketing, negotiation, relocation and first-time buyer guidance.
Specialization and market fit: Vancouver, North Vancouver and Lower Mainland.
Brokerage/licensing and named credentials were reviewed where conclusive.
Listings, sales, testimonials or case-style evidence were checked for specificity.
Operating model: Small two-agent team within RE/MAX Crest, relying on direct relationships and reputation platforms.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Public proof recorded without treating self-published claims as independently audited: 5.0 Google rating from 27 reviews; RankMyAgent team profile 4.96 from 190 reviews; Top 50/Best Vancouver recognition shown for 2021-2025.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Material weakness or limited evidence. Compared pre-contact explanation of value, fees and cost expectations. Most providers disclose process more clearly than price.
Assessed guarantees, policies, logistics and aftercare. Terms were treated cautiously when not fully visible.
Review narratives were sampled for communication, professionalism and continuity.
HTTPS and basic live-site trust were verified; this was not a lab-based performance or security test.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Checked for current-looking content, dated claims and stale statistics.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Search-ready structure was judged from crawlable pages, entity clarity and topical architecture; no full schema validator run.
Reviewed visible legal/privacy/accessibility cues at a high level; not legal or WCAG certification.
At least one major directory or professional marketplace identity was captured.
Awards were logged with dates when visible and treated as publisher claims unless separately corroborated.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Assessed breadth and quality of third-party profiles; no backlink-index volume was estimated.
Brokerage affiliation and named memberships/partnerships were recorded where visible.
At least three major social identities were sought and matched; activity was not uniformly quantified.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Guides, videos and buyer/seller education were evaluated for usefulness and market specificity.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Community or charity proof was recorded where substantive; absence may reflect incomplete public disclosure.
Material weakness or limited evidence. Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Material weakness or limited evidence. Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Pricing
The MacDougall Group quotes buyer and seller representation directly. Confirm commission, marketing and photography inclusions, remote-tour or relocation support, cancellation terms, GST, cooperating-broker compensation, and any third-party costs in writing.
Digital footprint
Review evidence
Common themes: Calm support; remote video tours; first-time education; fast seller result; repeat use
What stood out: UK relocation and Kitsilano seller examples are highly specific
Brian provided calm, team-supported guidance through an emotional sale.
Takeaway: Emotional steadiness is a meaningful service outcome.
Read the source reviewRemote video tours and local knowledge supported a UK relocation.
Takeaway: Remote buying capability is a clear niche asset.
Read the source reviewFirst-time buyer valued responsiveness, patience and the ability to change course.
Takeaway: Flexibility and education remain strong conversion themes.
Read the source reviewStephen reportedly sold a Kitsilano property in three days over asking, supported by comparables and communication.
Takeaway: Local comps plus a specific result create strong case-study material.
Read the source reviewRepeat purchases were linked to patience, clear explanations and a family-like relationship.
Takeaway: Repeat use supports loyalty and trust.
Read the source reviewAgent-led Burnaby group with buyer, seller and testimonial funnels plus location pages. Public positioning emphasizes high production rankings, luxury homes and Greater Vancouver reach.
Best fitBurnaby and Greater Vancouver clients who value neighbourhood knowledge and a strong independent review record.
Why they rankedStrong Burnaby identity, high Google and Rate-My-Agent volumes and sustained top-percentile claims.
Score breakdown
The scorecard covers 47 factors. Open a category, then open any factor to see the evidence and source used for that mark.
Live GBP was checked for identity, website, phone, hours, attributes and management signals.
Compared website NAP with the selected live GBP and available regulatory/directory records. GBP and official site align on Boundary Road office and primary phone.
Public pages name these core markets: Burnaby and Greater Vancouver.
Selected GBP lists: Daily 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Assessed exact-name discovery, review prominence and entity clarity in live Google Maps.
Live Google evidence: 5.0 from 223 reviews. Displayed distribution was 222 five-star and 1 one-star review.
Live Google evidence: 5.0 from 223 reviews. Displayed distribution was 222 five-star and 1 one-star review.
Live Google evidence: 5.0 from 223 reviews. Displayed distribution was 222 five-star and 1 one-star review.
Reviewed platform breadth and sampled narrative specificity; platform totals were not combined with Google.
Reviewed platform breadth and sampled narrative specificity; platform totals were not combined with Google.
Live Google evidence: 5.0 from 223 reviews. Displayed distribution was 222 five-star and 1 one-star review.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
No material duplicate selected Managed; current owner posting.
Targeted public-source query did not establish a material BBB/consumer-complaint pattern during this sweep; absence is not conclusive.
No clearly matching Ben D'Ovidio record was captured in the indexed search. Related brokerage/address corroboration is not a substitute for a named licence check.
Targeted adverse-media query found no verified severe item used in scoring, except disclosed review allegations. This is not a legal clearance.
Review sample was scanned for serious service-quality incidents and resolution cues.
Active website, GBP and current operations were cross-checked; regulatory freshness gaps are separately disclosed.
Services captured: Residential buying, selling, luxury condo and house representation, listing marketing and negotiation.
Specialization and market fit: Burnaby and Greater Vancouver.
Brokerage/licensing and named credentials were reviewed where conclusive.
Listings, sales, testimonials or case-style evidence were checked for specificity.
Operating model: Lead-agent group using local SEO, reputation platforms and direct-response conversion pages.
Public proof recorded without treating self-published claims as independently audited: 5.0 Google rating from 223 reviews; Rate-My-Agent 4.97 from 204 reviews; company states top 10% since 2015, top 1% Greater Vancouver since 2019 and top-rated 1% Canada in 2024.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Compared pre-contact explanation of value, fees and cost expectations. Most providers disclose process more clearly than price.
Assessed guarantees, policies, logistics and aftercare. Terms were treated cautiously when not fully visible.
Review narratives were sampled for communication, professionalism and continuity.
HTTPS and basic live-site trust were verified; this was not a lab-based performance or security test.
Checked for current-looking content, dated claims and stale statistics.
Search-ready structure was judged from crawlable pages, entity clarity and topical architecture; no full schema validator run.
Reviewed visible legal/privacy/accessibility cues at a high level; not legal or WCAG certification.
At least one major directory or professional marketplace identity was captured.
Awards were logged with dates when visible and treated as publisher claims unless separately corroborated.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Assessed breadth and quality of third-party profiles; no backlink-index volume was estimated.
Brokerage affiliation and named memberships/partnerships were recorded where visible.
At least three major social identities were sought and matched; activity was not uniformly quantified.
Guides, videos and buyer/seller education were evaluated for usefulness and market specificity.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Community or charity proof was recorded where substantive; absence may reflect incomplete public disclosure.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Material weakness or limited evidence. Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Pricing
The group uses consultation-based pricing for residential buying and selling. Ask for commission, included listing preparation and media, open-house coverage, cancellation terms, cooperating-broker compensation, GST, and any separate service or vendor charges.
Digital footprint
Review evidence
Common themes: Responsiveness; market knowledge; preparation; negotiation; smooth process
What stood out: High independent review volume supports durable reputation
Recent review highlights responsiveness, knowledge and confident transaction management.
Takeaway: Fresh independent reviews support current reputation.
Read the source reviewReviewer emphasized communication, practical advice and follow-through.
Takeaway: Strong service basics are consistently visible.
Read the source reviewMarket knowledge, preparation and negotiation were the central strengths.
Takeaway: Local expertise supports the Burnaby leadership claim.
Read the source reviewReview cites responsiveness and a smooth, well-managed process.
Takeaway: Operational reliability is a repeat theme.
Read the source reviewOverall score was strong, while knowledge and website each received four-star sub-scores.
Takeaway: Sub-scores identify content and advisory clarity as improvement areas.
Read the source reviewAgent/PREC brand covering residential, commercial and land-assembly work across many BC communities. The official site and Rate-My-Agent profile use a Sutton office on East 49th Avenue, while the selected active GBP uses Cambie Street.
Best fitVancouver-area buyers and sellers looking for direct residential representation and multilingual reach.
Why they rankedBroad geographic positioning, multilingual/community-oriented personal brand and strong Rate-My-Agent volume.
Score breakdown
The scorecard covers 47 factors. Open a category, then open any factor to see the evidence and source used for that mark.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Live GBP was checked for identity, website, phone, hours, attributes and management signals.
Serious weakness in the observed evidence. Compared website NAP with the selected live GBP and available regulatory/directory records. Material conflict: official site/Rate-My-Agent/BCFSA use 205-2607 E 49th and 604-257-8888; live GBP uses 7547 Cambie and 604-725-0017.
Public pages name these core markets: Vancouver plus a wide set of Lower Mainland and other BC communities as listed on Rate-My-Agent.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Selected GBP lists: Daily 9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Assessed exact-name discovery, review prominence and entity clarity in live Google Maps.
Material weakness or limited evidence. Live Google evidence: 3.8 from 28 reviews. Displayed active-profile distribution: 19 five-star, 1 four-star and 8 one-star reviews.
Serious weakness in the observed evidence. Live Google evidence: 3.8 from 28 reviews. Displayed active-profile distribution: 19 five-star, 1 four-star and 8 one-star reviews.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Live Google evidence: 3.8 from 28 reviews. Displayed active-profile distribution: 19 five-star, 1 four-star and 8 one-star reviews.
Reviewed platform breadth and sampled narrative specificity; platform totals were not combined with Google.
Reviewed platform breadth and sampled narrative specificity; platform totals were not combined with Google.
Serious weakness in the observed evidence. Live Google evidence: 3.8 from 28 reviews. Displayed active-profile distribution: 19 five-star, 1 four-star and 8 one-star reviews.
Material weakness or limited evidence. Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Material weakness or limited evidence. Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Manual sample assessed detail, balance, resolution cues and platform context. This is not a forensic authenticity audit.
Serious weakness in the observed evidence. Second profile permanently closed: 4.5 from 51 reviews. Birdeye showed 4.7 from 72 at the older East 49th address. Unclaimed.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Targeted public-source query did not establish a material BBB/consumer-complaint pattern during this sweep; absence is not conclusive.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Named record was not conclusively captured in indexed search. Sutton office address and phone are corroborated by BCFSA records for professionals at the same office; that is not a substitute for a named licence check.
Targeted adverse-media query found no verified severe item used in scoring, except disclosed review allegations. This is not a legal clearance.
Material weakness or limited evidence. Review sample was scanned for serious service-quality incidents and resolution cues.
Active website, GBP and current operations were cross-checked; regulatory freshness gaps are separately disclosed.
Services captured: Residential buying and selling, commercial real estate and land assembly.
Specialization and market fit: Vancouver and multiple BC markets.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Brokerage/licensing and named credentials were reviewed where conclusive.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Listings, sales, testimonials or case-style evidence were checked for specificity.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Operating model: Personal brand operating through Sutton Group-West Coast Realty with broad referral and community reach.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Public proof recorded without treating self-published claims as independently audited: Rate-My-Agent 4.95 from 135 reviews. Selected active Google profile shows 3.8 from 28 reviews; a second profile is permanently closed and shows 4.5 from 51.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Contact routes, intake prompts and availability cues were checked across the website and GBP.
Material weakness or limited evidence. Compared pre-contact explanation of value, fees and cost expectations. Most providers disclose process more clearly than price.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Assessed guarantees, policies, logistics and aftercare. Terms were treated cautiously when not fully visible.
Review narratives were sampled for communication, professionalism and continuity.
HTTPS and basic live-site trust were verified; this was not a lab-based performance or security test.
Material weakness or limited evidence. Checked for current-looking content, dated claims and stale statistics.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Search-ready structure was judged from crawlable pages, entity clarity and topical architecture; no full schema validator run.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Reviewed visible legal/privacy/accessibility cues at a high level; not legal or WCAG certification.
At least one major directory or professional marketplace identity was captured.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Awards were logged with dates when visible and treated as publisher claims unless separately corroborated.
Material weakness or limited evidence. Assessed breadth and quality of third-party profiles; no backlink-index volume was estimated.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Brokerage affiliation and named memberships/partnerships were recorded where visible.
At least three major social identities were sought and matched; activity was not uniformly quantified.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Guides, videos and buyer/seller education were evaluated for usefulness and market specificity.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Community or charity proof was recorded where substantive; absence may reflect incomplete public disclosure.
Material weakness or limited evidence. Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Material weakness or limited evidence. Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Adequate but incomplete evidence. Compared scope, terms, fee/payment visibility and value framing. A score below 5 generally reflects limited pre-contact commercial detail.
Pricing
Residential representation is arranged through a consultation. Confirm the current brokerage identity, commission, included marketing, cancellation terms, cooperating-broker compensation, GST, and the address and contact details that will appear on the final agreement.
Digital footprint
Review evidence
Common themes: Knowledge; communication; professional support on Rate-My-Agent
What stood out: Cross-platform divergence is itself a critical intelligence signal
Review credits knowledge, communication and effective support.
Takeaway: Independent platform depth offsets, but does not erase, GBP risk.
Read the source reviewReviewer reports responsive service and confident transaction guidance.
Takeaway: Strong positive service evidence exists on a separate platform.
Read the source reviewReview emphasizes communication and professional handling.
Takeaway: Positive platform reputation is substantial but entity reconciliation is required.
Read the source reviewReviewer highlights knowledge and reliable support.
Takeaway: Professionalism is a recurring positive theme.
Read the source reviewNo other directory matches were found. Ron Parpara remains visible so you can compare the search result with the top-ranked profile.
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I'm in my 18th year as a Realtor® and have acquired extensive knowledge of the rapidly changing Vancouver market and surrounding area. To find out more, please see my About page.
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