Craig Toker, PREC Accepting New Clients
Email Agent | |
Website | http://www.tokerpropertygroup.ca |
Team | Toker Property Group |
Company | Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty |
Cell | 250-812-**** Text Call |
Phone | 778-351-**** |
Fax | |
Address | 4460 Chatterton Way |
Real Estate Agent's Rating Summary
Rating Summary
Response Rate | 90 % |
Overall Rating | 4.96 |
Knowledgeability Rating | 5.00 |
Professionalism Rating | 5.00 |
Responsiveness Rating | 4.98 |
Usefulness of Website | 4.85 |
Value of Service | 4.99 |
Reach & Lead Generation | 4.94 |
Home Prep & Staging Advice | 4.99 |
Success Ratio | 100 % |
Recommend Ratio | 100 % |
Combining Royal LePage's 100+ year history in the Canadian real estate market and my 23+ years in construction and real estate sales we bring a powerhouse of knowledge and valuable experience at your service. Buying or selling a home is a big decision! You absolutely need an experienced professional to guide you through the process.
When you work with me you don't JUST work with me. My entire team of legal experts, professional photographers, drafting technicians, client concierge professionals and mortgage advisors all work in unison to offer you the absolute highest level of service possible. CONCIERGE SERVICE I have designed my entire business model as a concierge service for selling your property or purchasing your next dream home. Going above and beyond for our clients is the common practice and will always be the foundation and drive for why we do what we do. Having spent 23+ years fostering relationships with trades and services I hold an extensive trades and services list. A list which we are happy to share with you whenever you need priority scheduling, discounts or just require a good solid referral.
UNIQUE AND EFFECTIVE MARKETING STRATEGY
We fully understand that each property is very unique and special. This is why we create a modern and effective marketing strategy unique to each home. We will never take a "one-size-fits-all" approach to marketing your property. We want to represent your home with the dignity and respect it truly deserves.
OUR GUARANTEE My team and I work tirelessly to insure that you receive the highest level of service possible. I am proud to show a long list of positive client testimonials attesting to the service model we adhere to. We make it our mission to anticipate the needs and wants of our clients so you are never left to worry. The process of buying or selling a home can be stressful. Our mission is to keep the process as stress free as possible.
Craig was professional, knowledgeable and accommodating throughout the entire process. I would use Craig if I decide to buy or sell again. He offered services that were not required but much appreciated. - Ron
Reply: Hi Ron, Thank you for the reply. You guys are model tenants and I really appreciate you being so accommodating. Please remember you are welcome to use the van when you end up moving. Feel free to reach out when you are ready. Thank you.
Craig Toker and his group were very professional, organized and efficient. The photos and videos used for the home listing were excellent and far better than I had expected. I highly recommend the Craig Toker property group to anyone. - Jon
Reply: Thank you Jon. It was my pleasure to be able to represent such a beautiful home. Hope to see you both at the next years beach family day in August.
Craig provides professional advice at every stage of the purchase. He has gone above and beyond coordinating all the moving parts of the transaction. Can't wait to work with him on the purchase of the next property! - Alexey Kalinin
Reply: Thank you Alexey! There are so many things that need to be taken care of as you go through the process of purchasing a condo in a new development and I appreciate you trusting me to help navigate you through it all. I look forward to working with you again on the next property!
I am not sure I can adequately express our gratitude for the work Craig did in helping us to sell our grandma's home. Thank you doesn't even begin to cover it! His advice, support and knowledge helped us get more for the home than we originally thought we could receive, and honestly without his help we would not have had the capacity to get house ready to sell. I would highly, highly recommend Craig and his team!! - Lanna Thompson
Reply: Thank you Lanna for taking the time to write such a wonderful testimonial and for you and Shawn to trust our team to take care of things for you when you were not able to be in the city. This has been a long process to get your grandma's home properly prepared for the market but I feel it was so worth it in the end. From trimming the trees to open up the view, the gardener cleaning up the yard, the cleaners going through the home to clean and prepare everything for the staging to go in and really set the feeling of the home so the next family can feel and see how amazing the home is. I know the new owners are excited about raising their family in your grandmas home.
I could not be happier with the services provided by the Toker team…from early advice on how to prepare the suite for sale, through establishing a fair market price, developing media materials and guiding me through the final steps to completion. Outstanding support and professionalism! I shall be calling on Craig when I next have a real estate transaction to complete and would not hesitate to recommend him to others. - Denise Davies
Reply: Hi Denise. Thank so so much for the amazing review! Its been our pleasure to be able to work with you on this fantastic condo. Thank you, looking forward to seeing you at our client beach party in the summer. Craig and Dan.
Craig did an amazing job preparing the place for viewing and was always present for open houses to insure that the viewings would go smoothly and to upsell the place. We are very thankful for his hard work and dedication to get us the best price possible. - Michel
Reply: Thank you for the nice review. I appreciate your business and it was my pleasure to be able to help you sell your family home. Don't forget the free use of our client van does not have an expiry date. Hope to see you at our next client event.
Craig handled the sale of our condo in a very professional manner by carefully explaining the process, arranging the staging, setting up the open houses, offering convenient showings and finalizing the sale. - Betty Ennis
Reply: Thank you for taking the time to write us a testimonial. I'm sure the new owners of your condo are enjoying it. Enjoy your travels and we will see you when you get back. Thank you.
We found Craig through a simple inquiry about a property listing he had. From there our realtor/client relationship began. I'm certain that dealing with clients from out-of-province isn't easy. Craig listened carefully to our wants and needs and seemed to effortlessly move us through the process ultimately knowing better what we wanted than we did. His team is amazing and always replied promptly to any enquiries we had, as did Craig. Craig found us the perfect home to suit our every need and was with us throughout the building process. He was often present for updates on the property when we could not be. We have built/bought/sold several homes in the past and can honestly say we have never experienced this level of service. Craig Toker and his team offer first classservice. We highly recommend this agent and team to anyone looking for a trustworthy, sincere, and thoughtful buying experience. Craig is not simply our realtor, he is a friend. We are so excited to move back to Vancouver Island which has always been "home". Our sincere heartfelt gratitude to Craig Toker and his team for their assistance in finding us our new home. - Colette
Reply: Thank you for the amazing testimonial. I really enjoyed working with you guys and I thank you for choosing to work with us. I'm excited for you guys to be in Victoria so we can catch up at our annual client events. Don't forget about the van when you arrive. Its available anytime over the coming years when you need it.
Craig’s an exceptional real estate agent who helped us successfully navigate a complex sale. Craig was definitely in our corner and went above and beyond our expectations. I highly recommend Craig and give him a 10/10! - Stacey Miller
Reply: Thank you Stacey. Yes It was a complex one, but thank you for taking the time to prepare the property. It makes all the difference. I'm sure the new buyers of your home will be very happy.
This was my first purchase and sale with Craig and I can't say enough about him. He was very accommodating and professional, showing us numerous condos until we found the right one, even driving up island most times. The sale of my condo went seamlessly and it sold in one day thanks to Craig's recommendations on staging and price. I would definitely use him for any future purchase or sales and will always recommend him to others. A very big thanks to Craig and his great Team! - Janice
Reply: Thanks Janice. It was my pleasure to assist with the purchase of your new home. I cant wait to see the renovations when they are done. You guys did the work getting your property ready to sell and as you can see it paid off. I'm so happy for you guys. See you soon!
We have used Craig Toker for 2 sales and 2 purchases over the last decade. Craig's professionalism and experience goes way beyond your expectations for a realtor. Both our properties sold for top dollar and very fast, the presentation of both properties were incredible. (why they sold so fast) Our purchases couldn't have gone any smoother as well. I can't say enough for my appreciation for what Craig has done for us. I highly recommend him for your Realtor. (you won't be sorry ) :) - Doug
Reply: Hi Doug, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this amazing review. I know you are both knee deep in moving so I know how tough it is to find the time to write. It is always a pleasure to work with you and I really appreciate your business. I'm looking forward to seeing your renovations on the new property. See you in January!.
Craig was very helpful at all stages of the process and participated actively in all steps, even such as inspection of the house to ascertain we were fully comfortable with all findings and decisions made. - Fainula
Reply: Hi Fainula. Thank you for taking the time to write this review! I'm looking forward to seeing you in your new home. I will see you again in January to prepare your home to sell. Thank you.
Another great work with Craig! Found exactly what we've been looking for. Craig's knowledge of the market and expertise allowed us to make a quick decision to buy beautiful condo in Langford area. Thanks Craig!!! - Kris P.
Reply: Hi Kris, Thank you so much for taking time from your busy schedule to write me a testimonial. It was a privledge working with you guys again to find your condo. I'm looking forward to seeing you guys again when your back in town. Thank you.
I have used Craig to purchase and sell a few of my properties, over the last several years. He is professional, hard- working and passionate about his work, as a local realtor. Additionally , his beach, summer gatherings and use of his moving van for clients, have been delightful bonuses. - Cindy B
Reply: Thank you Cindy, it's been a pleasure working with you! We are so glad that the client courtesy van worked so well for you to move to your new place. Remember, the van isn't just to use when you are moving, you can use it anytime you need it just send us an email to book it.
Craig is great! He is super hard-working and has great integrity. He suggested a couple of quick fixes to enhance the curb appeal. He ended up selling the house for $200,000 more than what other realtors had suggested as a selling price. Very happy with Craig's great work!! - Mike
Reply: Hi Mike, Thank you for the review and I appreciate your calls to check in and asking for advice on effects different renovations will have on the value of your homes. I always enjoy our conversations.
We couldn't be happier with the services that Craig and his team provided. He went above and beyond to help us sell our property. - Charis
Reply: Thank you Charis & Ryan, it was a pleasure working with you. We are so glad you were able to utilize our client courtesy van to help with the move, remember you can use it anytime you need just send us an email to book it.
Reply: Hi Charis. Thank you for choosing to work with us on the sale of your condo. It was fun watching the transformation of the property after the staging. It is a great building with nice neighbors and I know you will be missed there. We look forward to seeing you at next years pumpin pick.
Excellent real estate broker and really knowledgeable Very fast to respond Very professional and very honest highly recommend Craig and his team - Adrien Canan
Reply: Thank you Adrien. It was a pleasure working with you both and I'm looking forward to the next one. I'm still here if you need anything and don't forget about our client courtesy van in the future.
Craig was professional, friendly, helpful . The listing he made was perfect. Both the video and the photographs. Would definitely recommend and would use his services if the need arises. - Maureen mackian
Reply: Thank you. It was a pleasure working with you on the condo. See you at the next wine and cheese that we will be putting on in your complex!
Craig Toker has changed the narrative for us around real estate agents. His work ethic is second to none. His knowledge and insights helped us sell our house very quickly and for exactly the price we were hoping for. His team’s genuine interest in our family and our well-being was just what we needed during an emotional transition. We couldn’t recommend the Toker Property Group any more highly! - Matt Fontes
Reply: Hi Matt. Thank you for the testimonial. Too bad we missed you in Vernon last week. I'm looking forward to see your new build and your meticulous workmanship. We will be in touch.
Craig and his whole team are so helpful, professional, and knowledgeable. We’ve worked with Craig multiple times now and really appreciate his guidance and support throughout the buying and selling process. Craig and his assistants are always quick to reply to any of our questions and we had the opportunity to meet the other realtors on Craig’s team, Dan and Allen, as well this time. They were both friendly, easy to talk to, and made us feel immediately comfortable even though we hadn’t met them before. We also had our home staged for sale this time around and Craig’s stager John was always so warm and friendly and our place looked amazing when he was done! We wouldn’t hesitate to work with Craig and his team again and we would definitely recommend him to anyone! - Andrew & Megan
Reply: Hi Andrew and Megan. Thank you for taking the time to write us the testimonial. I'm really excited for you guys on your new home. There is so much room for the growth for your family and of course now you guys are in my neighbourhood. :)
We highly recommend Craig. At our first meeting with Craig he showed us every comparable property listed in our area. Then he showed us the ones that recently sold. We were then able to make a decision on what we could expect. He showed us a sample of his impressive brochures and drone pictures, pointing out all the features and amenities in the neighbourhood. He did an excellent job of staging the house and attended every open house. He was also present at every showing by other agents. He attended all inspections and repair estimates to make sure everything was correct and covered and got back to us if there were any questions. He was always available at a minuets notice any time of the day. His office assistants Kaily and Jan-Delle were also very helpful. Craig went beyond what we had expected. - John & Diana Adams
Reply: Thank you for the amazing review. Its my honour to be able to help you with the sale of your homes. We are looking forward to using the camping gift certificate this year. Thank you sooo much!
Craig and his team are excellent! They are extremely knowledgeable and quickly understood our real estate needs. He also spent a lot of time showing us a variety of neighborhoods and homes ensuring we had all of the right information. Craig and his whole team are friendly, very efficient, extremely hard working and very professional! - Deborah Brundle
Reply: Im soo happy to hear you guys have settled into your new community. I heard you have made many new friends already and Im looking forward to seeing you guys at the next wine and cheese. Thank you.
We found Craig through this platform, and we feel responsible to reflect on our own experience with him too. It's not hidden to anyone that Victoria has a very hot real estate market similar to Vancouver, leading to many agents having an easy job buying or selling, and unfortunately, many of them having the expectation of closing a deal after a few phone calls and viewings. We had to change our agents within a few months of search, since we found them pushing us to put offers for the listings that we were clearly disliking. Craig on the other hand appeared to be beyond our expectation and super professional. He is a true consultant on your side to help you achieve what you are looking for. He shares all his true thoughts about a property and never pushes you toward a deal. He is absolutely patient with all your questions, and take the time to provide all the information you need. He also has a strong knowledge about buildings and construction, that help you catch some of the potential issues of a house without even doing a thorough inspection (although he was advising us to do an inspection, we trsusted his comments about the house we purchased, and closed the deal without an official inspection). Overall, we absolutely recommend Craig to work with. He is a true professional in his job, trustworthy and you can be assured that he is working for you, not his pocket! - Hamidreza
Reply: Hi Hammid. Thank you for taking time from your very busy day to write me this amazing review. Its my honour to be the one help you navigate the buying process. Its a big purchase and it requires a lot of time. I enjoyed every minute working with you both and i,m looking forward to seeing you again. Thank you!
Craig is by far the best realtor we've ever worked with. What stands Craig out from the rest is his sincere commitment to what he calls the "long game," which is not relenting until we found the most perfect property. As a listing agent, he went above and beyond to ensure our house showed to the most beautiful extent possible. His measured and consistent perspective, professional conduct, and genuinely kind and patient character is truly a differentiator in an industry that is usually focused on garnering a sale in the quickest way possible. I can't recommend Craig and his team enough. - Mary Crocker
Reply: Thanks Mary. You guys are so fun to work with. I really appreciate you choosing to work with me and my team. I love seeing you guys each year at our family beach day and i'm looking forward to seeing you again next year. Thank you so much!
Craig Toker and his team are knowledgeable, professional, and truly go above and beyond for their clients. We have used Craig as a realtor for our previous property, as well as the sale/purchase of our most recent property. He is friendly, reliable, easy to work with, and truly cares about his clients and their best interest. And an added bonus is his moving van! We have recommended him to many of our friends and family and without hesitation, will continue to do so. Thanks Craig! - Alexa Wong
Reply: Thank you Alexa. Its so amazing to be able to work with you and your family. Thank you again for all of the referrals, I will do my best for them. Just remember there is no expiry date on using the van. See you again at next years beach party. Thank you again!
Strategy, staging, advice, attention to details and a commitment to helping us maximize our sale price. Great team, professional business approach and strategy that enabled us to sell above list price two days after listing, alleviate stress of selling and enabled a longer possession date that met our needs. - Rob O’Keeffe
Reply: Thank you for the revew. You guys are so much fun to work with. I really appreciate your business and I always look forward to meeting up at our events. See you at the enxt wine and cheeze! Thank you.
Craig goes above and beyond for his clients and he is very knowledgeable, trustworthy and reliable. His staff is easy to reach out to and also very reliable. I'm glad he convinced us to stage our home. It not only sold in record time but above ask. We told him we wanted to celebrate our Anniversary with a sale on that day and he made it happen.! Also the videos he did for our home and the photos made me not want to leave but we had to since we bought our new home, which he helped us find after after searching for many years. He has offered for us to use his moving van if needed on the day of the move. Thank you Craig for all your hard work and we would recommend you in a heartbeat. - Susan and Jerry Ropchan
Reply: Thank you for allowing me to help you with the sale and purchase of your home. A big part of the success was you guys doing the list of things recommended to increase the value in the months before. I really do enjoy working with you guys. Love seeing you at our events and I really appreciate all of your referrals. We will see you guys again soon! Thank you.
Craig Toker is absolutely wonderful to work with. Craig is very friendly, extremely honest, knowledgeable, approachable and easy to deal with. He really cares about his clients. He is an excellent negotiator with a very personalized touch. Highly recommended! - Kirill
Reply: Thank you for the kind review Krill. I enjoyed working with you and Im happy you found the right property for you. Its a fantastic location and should enhance your lifestyle. Thank you!
Craig and his team were phenomenal! We can’t say enough about the quality of work they put into helping us find our condo. The level of integrity, as well as knowledge of the industry, including the local market, was amazing. We felt that they truly cared about us finding the right place, and not that we were just another client. We would highly recommend them!! - Victoria Kearnan
Reply: Thanks for the review Victoria. We really enjoyed working with you both and we are so happy you are in a fantastic building now. It will serve you well for many years to come. See you again at our next event.
Our real estate experience with Craig and Alan/Toker Property Group was very positive. “Always going the extra mile” is not just an advertising slogan-it’s what they do. From the 4sale sign to the photographs to the open house the attention to detail and high quality was amazing. Selling our family home of 36 years felt like a huge endeavour but was managed with a very professional and caring manner. Thank you for the beautiful gift basket and for making a formidable transition much easier. - David & Sylvia Rathbone
Reply: Thank you. I really enjoyed working with you guys. Your home was so imaculately looked after and it will be an amazing property for the new owners. I'm looking forward to seeing you guys at our next beach party. Thank you again.
Craig Toker and his closely knit team are a necessary professional resource, particularly in this unforeseen housing market. No question/detail/request was too insignificant for Craig and the Toker Team. He is a reliable and creative problem solver. Although initially my searches were all over map, each showing was treated with the same level of inquiry, preparation of documents, and interest in my interests. Well done to Craig and each member of his team. - Dr. T. Andre
Reply: Thank you for taking the time to write this review. I always enjoy working with you with the sale and purchase of your properties. I am looking forward to catching up with you again at next years beach party. See you there.
we've been very pleased with Craig's professionalism, thoroughness, advice re: staging vs not staging and we're glad we decided to pay the extra $ for the various professional people that Craig suggested to make our sale & move fast and easier for us. - L. Cairns
Reply: Thank you so much for the nice testimonial. I really enjoyed helping to get your home ready for sale. The rewards were seen in the sale price. Thank you again.
Craig gave great care to our mandate and managed to receive multiple offers. My home was beautifully staged and the open house was well attended. Offers came in within 2 days of the open house. I am very happy with the whole process and would highly recommend Craig Toker, he is very experienced and knowledgeable. - Kath Philop
Reply: Thank you Kath. It was truly my pleasure to be able to look after the sale of your home. Thank you again.
I highly recommend Craig Toker. His instinct for, and knowledge of the real estate market is immense. Craig and his team are honest, reliable, caring, and easy to trust. They went out of their way to assure that my move to a new life style was as smooth as possible. Oh, yeah, and the staging of my house was amazing. Well done, guys and gals! - Valerie Phipps
Reply: Thank you for trusting us with the sale of your home. It was a fantastic home and Im sure the new owners are excited. Thank you.
re-pasting this in the Review section! 5Star Rating is what they earned rightfully! We recently moved from Ontario to Victoria and besides knowing Victoria was a beautiful city to live in did not know much about the housing market or the different Areas/Neighborhood. We were lucky to have been introduced to Craig and I would never want to work with any other Realtor! Being someone who does not understand the quality of a home built and be attracted to the shinny penny, Craig would point out details about a house, the neighborhood, the quality or workmanship on a house, if it would be right to spend the extra $, explain the difference between the different heating system in the homes, advise on how we could tweak the layout, if I liked the floorplan to make it perfect for our lifestyle. I would like to thank them for going the extra mile, listing the different Pro and cons on every single home we visited together and the patience. Craig never shied away from reminding me the same things again if the same existed on another property we saw a week later. This was good valuable information! Craig Tokers team is hardworking, They worked with us to own a Home + an asset for the future as well. THANKYOU is a small word for the help we received. Still remember him reminding me Shopping for a new home was not running a Sprint, but a Marathon and we would find the right fit together and WE DID! I give team Craig a 5 Star and it was Amazing working with Craig, Jan-Delle and Kailey in today’s insane market! Thank you again as could not have done it without your help! - Farrah Merchant
Reply: Thank you for the amazing testimonial! You are so much fun to work with and the pleasure was all mine. I'm very happy to see you make the move and get settled into your new home. We will definetly see you again soon.
Craig Toker is an exceptional person there are no words to describe him ... Kailey his assistant is amazing and a sweetheart...Craig is always on point focused and there for his client communication floats smooth he listens to what you say. Craig also made it clear if there's any help I need moving, appliances, furniture, in the future to not hesitate call just because the sale is over doesn't mean we're not here for you Kailey also said if you need anything at all don't hesitate give me a call we've got this no problem. I felt very secure in my representation for my purchase Craig is very thorough going threw everything. I tell everyone who my realtor is and how on point he and his assistant Kailey is .I I also tell them how amazing the beach party was my children loved it. - Irene Chrysoulis
Reply: Thank you for the testimonial. I'm very grateful you chose to work with us for your purchase. I'm looking forward to catching up with you again at the annual beach party. Thank you.
Mr. Craig Toker, is knowledgeable, reliable, efficient and lots of experienced in real estate industry. He is very trustworthy, honest and 100% guarantee that he can sell your property in no time. Am happy to recommend Craig to anyone who need help to buy and sell their property. I would use him again if needed in the future. - Merla Picardal
Reply: Thank you for the opportunity to assist you with the sale ond purchase of your properties. I really enjoy working with you and I enjoy catching up with you at our annual beach party. See you soon.
My wife and I were out of country purchasing a condominium and needed a trusted and reliable agent to help us locate potential properties of interest and who would represent us during the purchase as we could not be present. Craig was outstanding to work with through the whole search and purchase process and we were completely and happily satisfied we chose him as our realtor. There were many things we were not familiar with purchasing a property in Victoria BC and Craig shared his knowledge and helped educate us in an unbiased and helpful way, that made us feel confident we were making the right decision. Craig steered us to properties that aligned with our needs (safe neighbourhoods for our family, yet in areas accessible to the downtown) and advised us on necessary construction methods we should be consider as mandatory requirements -- this instilled confidence in our selection and I am happy to say, we are thrilled with our purchase. Craig was always readily available to answer questions and to conduct live walkthroughs on video with us. After the purchase, Craig was still available to us, responding to questions and last minute asks -- that was awesome! I can't say enough how satisfied we were choosing Craig and his team and would whole heartedly choose to work with him again. Thank you Craig for all your and your team's help! - Harold Pulhug
Reply: Thank you for choosing to work with me on this. I really enjoy teaching people the process and showing them things to watch out for. Dont forget about our client courtesy cargo van in case you are ever in need of one. There is no charge to use it and the offer does not expire. Pictures are on our website. Thank you.
Craig and his team were always very helpful in every aspect of the purchase and sale of our homes. So professional and friendly to deal with. They were always quick to respond to any inquiries we may have had. Treated us like we were their only clients. We always felt that they had our best interest at heart. Our transactions were done during Covid, an extremely difficult time and Craig was successful and sold our condo and found us the home of our dreams - Gwen&dwight waldner
Reply: Thank you for the very kind review. It was truly my pleasure to be able to work with such great people like yourselves. I'm looking forward to seeing you guys at our next client event. Craig.
Craig, was extremely professional and responsive - he managed his time to ensure he could give our listing the appropriate level of attention. He gave great advice re staging and market conditions. His presentation of our listing was the best we have seen (and we have seen many). He, or a representative, was at every showing of our house, to answer questions or highlight features that may not be apparent on a casual viewing. He also attended the home inspection to facilitate the process by answering questions on site. He had a very ethical approach to the sale of our home. Four months prior to our listing, he walked through our house and provided 'pre-sale' advice and gave us a complete set of the documents we would eventually sign - so we could read them at our leisure, and be prepared with our questions. He also gave us a booklet of all the documents on completion of our sale, which included all of the listing photos - a nice memento! We could not have asked for more from our realtor - except that he move and help us find a house in Kelowna! - Cathy and Rob Johnston
Reply: Thank you Cathy & Rob for writing such a wonderful testimonial. It has been a pleasure working with you throughout the process of selling your home. I hope that you are enjoying your new home in Kelowna and remember you are always welcome to come back to Victoria and join us at our annual beach party, at the end of July each year, to give back to our wonderful clients.
Craig and his team were extremely professional, knowledgeable and had their fingers on the pulse of the market. I would use no other agent in any future transactions. Thanks to them we sold in record time and for above asking, what more can you ask for. - Andre Riviere
Reply: Thank you Andre, for trusting us again to help you with the sale of your second condo. It's always a pleasure working with you and Cynthia.
Trying to buy and sell mid-pandemic was daunting. Craig Toker and his team, have our sincere gratitude for helping us find and purchase a lovely home. As well, he listed and sold our previous condo. Craig is a superb professional: generous, realistic, creative thinker, with deep knowledge of the neighborhoods and market trends, and always there to inform and guide. He was attuned to our needs and showed us a variety of properties within our budget to help us find a home that was a good fit for us. He is a terrific communicator and very responsive, which we found particularly helpful. We would highly recommend Craig and his team whole heartedly. - Sherryl and Ross Barlow
Reply: Thank you Sherryl and Ross for writing such an amazing testimonial! It was great working with you again and I hope you are enjoying your beautiful new home!
The house that we have rented and lived in for 8 years was put up for sale this year. Needless to say it was very hard news to grasp for our family. The landlords are amazing people and we wanted to do everything we could to help them sell even though we were sad to leave and the uncertainty of where we would go was huge! Craig and his team were great right from the start. He was very understanding and empathetic of our situation and very professional! He made it much easier to go through this unfortunate time. He has even offered us his moving van when we move, very thoughtful:) Thanks again - Linda
Reply: Thank you Linda! We understand how difficult it is for tenants to find a new place to rent with the lack of inventory in Victoria but we hope we were able to make the process a little bit easier for you. Thank you for being so accommodating and working with us throughout the selling process.
After an on-line search I picked a group of realtors to consider for the sale of my condo. All of my choices were excellent, with similar sales and marketing proposals. But in the end it was the complete professionalism of Craig that swayed me. From the outset he answered any question I had fully and completely, and with total honesty. After showing me the marketing he, and his team of professionals would use to market and sell my home we were set. Ivi did an amazing job staging my home (I almost changed my mind it looked so good). The photographers did an excellent job showcasing my place, complete with stills, a virtual 3d tour, and a video presentation by Craig himself. A representation of the firm was on site prior to every showing to make sure things were all in place, and to tour prospective buyers around the property to the amenities that the buyers realtor may not have been aware of. We had an offer within a week, and an early completion. Start to finish, about a month and a half. Was Craig the cheapest realtor I could find ? Nope. Was he worth every penny he charged ? Absolutely ! Also, as a bonus there is a corporate van available for clients use. Just fill it up when you bring it back. - David Ostrum
Reply: Thank you for trusting us with the sale of your condo! I am so glad that the client courtesy van was able to help you with preparing the property and with your move. We hope you are enjoying your new place in Abbotsford.
My condo at 3170 Irma St Unit 401 was listed twice. The first try failed because it lacked what a realtor would do to sell. We kept dropping the price down until I pulled it out from the market. That was 3 years ago. Then, I decided to give it another try and see what happens. My place isn’t a piece of cake to sell. I have a very limited market due to 3 major drawbacks, one is age restriction, must be 45 yo and above. Second, there is no elevator to cater older people and the last is, no rental allowed. I wonder which realtor I can get to sell it this time! I have a growing family and we need a house without restrictions! A friend recommended me to Craig Toker of Royal Le Page. On my first meeting with him, I was already impressed. He is such a nice guy with whom you can be comfortable talking with. He is very professional and so experienced with his trade. He explained well what is expected and what to be done to get the highest price out of the property. So, staging was done to increase the value. The staging was so impeccably done by IV. I was so impressed that my simple unit turned classy with an affordable fee. It didn’t even come from my pocket but from the proceeds of the property so no need to worry about that. Pictures taken were just so stunning and fliers too, very presentable and chic! Craig himself presented the place with accuracy. With all these selling strategies come to place, my condo was sold in 3 weeks...priced handsomely. I was so happy. In addition to all good things that happened, there is also a courtesy van which I used to move my things free of charge, an added bonus in a world where everything comes with a price. Every transaction/paper works went on smoothly with the help of Jan Dell, an equally lovely person as Craig himself. I am now in the process of looking a house. This is again another difficult stage to undergo considering the exorbitant prices of houses nowadays. I stayed with Craig in my house hunting. Marnie, on the other hand is another realtor working with Craig and she is also a very pleasant lady, very patient and no boring moment that makes the activity interesting. With Craig, Jan Dell, Marnie and IV, they make a wonderful team. If you are looking for someone who can make a difference and whom you can trust, choose Craig Toker of Royal Le Page. Kudos for all! - Evangeline Evangelista
Reply: Thank you so much Vangie! It has truly been a pleasure to working with you throughout the process of selling your condo and purchasing your new home. We are glad you were able to use the client courtesy van to help with the move. Remember we are always available if there is anything you need or if you just want to chat about the market.
I heard of Craig through a friend and I'm very happy and pleased that I used him as my realtor. He's helped me through the whole process of having previous renters for 2 years. I sold my home for a very good price. I'm glad I staged the house which was a very good idea. Everything went smooth and in the right direction. I'll definitely use Craig again in the future. I will recommend him to anyone who needs a realtor. - Rapinder
Reply: Thank you Rapinder! I know how stressful it can be to trust someone to prepare, stage, list and promote your property when you are not able to be on site to make sure things are being taken care of but that is just what our team does. Thank you for trusting us to sell your home when you were not able to be in Victoria.
Craig was very professional. The photographs showed the property in the best light. He was transparent and spent a lot of time with us going over our options. We would definitely use him again. - Joshua Ault
Reply: Thank you Joshua and Amy for being so wonderful to work with! We understand how difficult it is to try to sell a family home when you no longer live in the city so we hope that we were able to make the process as smooth as possible for you.
I had listed my place with another agent. It was on the market for months with no success. My friend had just listed with Craig and had amazing results! I made the decision to switch and it was the best decision. From the get go he was straight forward, thoughtful and super professional. It was clear he was really dedicated to making the process easy for me and to getting results I would be happy with. He had a clear process and spent the time to do his job to the highest quality. His team was awesome! The staging looked so great, and it absolutely made a huge difference. His video and photos made my place look so fancy! His assistant was a pleasure to work with and they had a great system to help me keep track of everything that was going to happen. I was super impressed with the fact that he is present at every showing of my place to ensure the buyers see all the benefits of the building and get the answers they need to make a decision. It was also really reassuring that my place was being cared for while I vacated for strangers to walk through. We listed on Thursday, by Tuesday we had an offer! AND there was a snow storm over the weekend. I would recommend Craig and his team to anyone that will listen to me! seriously, do yourself a favour, and talk to Craig. - Angela Frattaroli
Reply: Thank you for trusting us to guide you throughout the process and prepare your place so it could be presented to get the best return on your investment and sell quickly. We look forward to working with you again.
I had great experience with Craig, I was hesitating about staging in a phone conversation, we met after and he recommended me to do the staging without any pressure. I finally agreed with staging , it was a great suggestion and that is what I needed from trusted agent . He sold my condo (conditions removed ) in less than a week and the buyer even did not see the condo. The staging and great photos and virtual tour did the job, condo was sold to the first offer which came in few hours after posting for full asking price with a back up offer. Great Experience with Craig! Thank You - Ebrahim Salemi
Reply: It was great working with you! I am so glad that you were able to see how amazing the transition is when you have staging done and that it truly is worth it. I look forward to working with you again.
We are so glad that we chose Craig for the sale of our house! We met Craig a year ago, when looking to buy a house. We really liked how he presented the sellers’ house, being passionate and honest. So, it was a no-brainer who we wanted to sell our house with, when time would come. Craig gave us valuable advice when we met prior to listing our house, so that the prep work was done upfront. He conducted himself with distinction in the execution of our agreed upon plan and strategy. We determined together the value of the property, based on his analysis on the property and area, his extensive experience, and the analysis of comparable houses and the market trends. We liked his calm and professional demeanour and everything he did for us (video, pictures, drone pictures, etc.) was done perfectly. His entire team held a very high professional standard. The timely and thorough feedback, particularly on the status of potential buyers, was very helpful to us. We ended up selling our house in less than a week. We are more than completely satisfied. Thank you Craig, you did a really great job! - Teodora Mircea
Reply: It was great working with you throughout the process and I am so glad that the client courtesy van was so helpful for you to use when you moved to your new place up Island. I hope you are enjoying your new home.
Craig and his team were recommended through a friend. I am very happy I followed the suggestion to use Craig as the listing agent for my home. Craig provided gold star service on all fronts. His assessment of the value of my house and the market at a complicated time (COVID), and his marketing strategy were all completely on point. All members of his team are personable, knowledgeable and demonstrated a clear passion for their work. I truly enjoyed all my interactions with Craig, Marnie, Ivi, and Jan-Delle. They were immediately responsive to any questions and concerns I had and guided me through the process of prepping and selling my home. Craig's marketing strategy was excellent and drew a lot of positive attention to my property. Craig and Marnie were also a great help as I searched for a new home in a fast moving and challenging market. Their awareness of the areas I was looking in and general real estate knowledge helped lead me to the perfect home. I would not hesitate to recommend Craig Toker as a Realtor. - Jennifer Ames
Reply: Thank you Jennifer. We are so glad that you had such a wonderful experience with our team. We hope the move from Shawnigan to Victoria went smooth and you are enjoying your new home.
Professional, respectful, attentive to my requests and excellent communication from Mr. Craig Toker throughout the entire search and purchase process. He goes above and beyond what a seasoned buyer expects from an agent. Without a nano second hesitation, I recommend Craig Toker to work with you. - Dr. T. Andre
Reply: It was great working with you! I am so glad that our client courtesy van came in handy with your move and I look forward to working with you on your next purchase.
We are extremely happy with the service provided by Craig and his team. His understanding of the local market, his modern approach to online advertising, and his attention to detail is the best that we have seen, period! His guidance towards staging our condo was excellent and well worth the investment. His team approach to servicing his customers is very efficient. We would use Craig again and would highly recommend him to anyone in the Victoria market. - Grant Coates
Reply: Thank you Grant for trusting me to look after everything when you were not able to be in town.
Referred by friends who had used Craig consistently. Craig attends every showing of your home to highlight the features of your home to prospective buyers. His specialty: Professional Presentations/Staging & Communications He became the realtor he never had... Would always use Craig Toker! - DAW & TKW
Reply: It was a pleasure working with you. The 2 level feature of your condo was a unique feature and it turned out so great with the staging.
I bought and sold this condo with Craig Toker, he also sold my mother in law's House, I couldn't say enough about Craig and his teams great work. I know his hard work, professionalism and staging is the reason my condo sold so quickly over the other 2 condo's for sale in my building. I would highly recommend Craig and his team and would definitely use them again. - Doug Astleford
Reply: Thank you for always trusting Toker Property Group with all your real estate needs. Its always a pleasure working with you Doug!
Craig and team is a full service professional group that will help you get your dream home. I was able to find the home I love less than a month, put in an offer quickly with the help of Craig and Marnie. Craig and his team will work tirelessly to ensure smooth purchase or selling, with his extensive experience and understanding of the local real estate market. Craig and his team are also very patient and kind. They understand it’s might be a once or twice in a lifetime experience for consumers who are looking to sell or purchase a home. Craig is a highly skilled problem-solver. I ran into a number of issues but Craig was very quickly to help resolve effectively. The extra bonus I like very much is the post-transaction service with the client courtesy van to help with moving. For someone who doesn’t own a larger car or pickup truck, that offers added value that I really appreciate. - Tobey Ho
Reply: We are so glad everything came together for you to get this amazing home! I hope you come to love Victoria as much as we do.
Craig and his team gave us the highest level of professional service throughout our experience with them. Craig always took time to personally answer queries and find ways to market our home to reach the right audience. Very satisfied with them and highly recommended! - Bill and Michelle Schley
Reply: Thank you Bill & Michelle for your kind words. Don't forget that our client courtesy van is available if you ever need it.
Craig and Marnie were incredibly kind and patient with us. They put concentrated time and energy into educating us on the market and buying process. We knew at all times that they were working tirelessly for us. This was evident through frequent check-in emails, immediate responses and how they often anticipated our needs. Craig's straight forward manner and contracting knowledge was so valuable and a huge comfort for us. Marnie's warmth and personal experience made it a pleasure to house hunt. While we decided to buy in another city, we consider our experience with Toker Realty to be immensely valuable. We have no doubt they would have found us our dream home here, if our situation hadn't changed. We cannot recommend them highly enough. - Jennifer & Christian
Reply: Thank you Jennifer & Christian! Sorry it didn't work out to stay in Victoria but we hope you found your dream home!
Craig without any doubt is an exceptional real estate agent. He was extremely professional and courteous. He responded to any of my calls or texts almost immediately. His knowledge of the market appears exceptional. With his background, he was always looking at the big picture of the property I was considering.... eg structural things within the property, something I might have overlooked. Again, I cannot say enough about how he constantly looked out for my needs and requests. I would, without any reservation give him a 5 star ++ rating - Barry Phillips
Reply: I appreciate the 5 star rating! We strive to always provide the best service to our clients and to insure that they find a home that will be good for them long term. Sometimes the property can look great on the surface but it's really important to look deeper to make sure the foundation is great too. Thank you for trusting me to help guide you through the process to find the right place for you.
Craig was very knowledgeable and reliable! His previous contracting experience lent him great knowledge and attention to detail in homes we looked at. While selling our home, Craig made himself available for nearly all of the showings to make sure that potential buyers left with all their questions answered. We developed a very trusting relationship with Craig and would certainly recommend him to any of our close friends and family! - Chelsea
Reply: It was a pleasure working with you both through the process of selling your home to purchasing your new home. Thank you for trusting me to take care of you. We hope you can make it to our client appreciation beach party in July.
Craig and his team were the epitome of professionalism. In the midst of a very uncertain period (pandemic) Craig was a beacon of calm and reassurance. His approach was evidence based and thorough, his advice was sound and his overall execution of the sales plan was top notch. He goes the extra mile and our results (sold for asking price) reflected this attention to every detail. We are thoroughly impressed with Craig and highly recommend him to others. - John Nethercott
Reply: Thanks John! It was a bit challenging to sell during the pandemic with everything being so unpredictable but I am so glad we were able to still offer you the extra mile experience we pride ourselves in providing all our clients.
We didn’t know how Covid would impact the marketplace and demand for real estate. We spoke to a couple agents, but immediately knew we found the right one after we spoke with Craig. We were extremely impressed with Craig's responsiveness, commitment, professionalism and ability to get the job done quickly and efficiently. The marketing materials to showcase his listings – photos, brochures, video walk through footage, drone footage etc ensured that our property was showcased to maximum advantage. We had never used a staging service before and had some initial reservations, but we were extremely pleased with the results. Ivica did a fabulous job and ensured that the property showed in the best way possible. Craig and his highly efficient team are on top of everything. They worked to stage the condo and put together a marketing plan that resulted in it being sold within 2 days of the listing going live. We had 2 offers - one at list, and one at above list. He surpassed all our expectations, and was very helpful. After the sale, he even arranged to move things from the property when we couldn’t be there to do it ourselves. In addition, his recommendations for other trusted professionals (staging, legal work) were spot on – they were reasonably priced, responsive and on top of everything as well. We highly recommend Craig to anyone seeking an outstanding agent. - Carol Desjardins
Reply: Thank you Carol, for trusting us to guide you throughout the process and prepare your place so it could be presented to get the best return on your investment and sell quickly. We look forward to working with you again.
Craig was amazing this realtor goes far beyond anything I ever expected. Very good at his job and our property sold within 24 hrs of it being listed. Craig has all the right contacts to clean up a property to sell it quickly. Very helpful with everything including moving things from the property and even mowed our lawn when I couldn’t get it done due to a dislocated hip, extremely helpful realtor and I recommend him to anyone that needs a property sold. - Rick Neyts
Reply: It was great working with your Rick! Thank you for trusting the process, all the clean up and preparing the property to sell definitely paid off.
Craig did an amazing job, he is definitely top of his game and comes highly recommended. He and his team did what I could never have hoped to do on my own, including an amazing staging, open houses every weekend, and fast and successful lead generation. He communicated quickly and transparently at ever stage. There is no doubt in my mind, I really made the right choice by selling with Craig! - Steven
Reply: It has been a pleasure working with you throughout the process of selling your home. We look forward to seeing you and the family again this year at the annual client appreciation beach party in July!
After meeting & speaking with Craig I decided he was the right person to list & sell the Family residence of 51 years. I found him to be professional, extremely supportive & accommodating through this journey. He provided me with details of similar listings to help with determining the selling price & answering all of my questions regarding the listing / sale. Craig accomplished having the house professionally staged (shout out to Evie!) and ready for an open house much faster than I had ever expected, being 4 weeks before Christmas. His persistence & hard work succeeded in having the house sold & a possession date prior to Christmas. My husband & I really appreciated the use of his Moving Vehicle and know that it will be available to us, should we ever require its use again. We look forward to using your services in the future. - Susan Galloway
Reply: Thank you so much Susan, it was an absolute pleasure working with you. I know how emotional it can be to sell a property that has been in the family for so long and I want to let you know how much I appreciate you trusting us to help you through the process.
I can't recommend Craig highly enough for either buying or selling property. He is extremely knowledgeable. Within an hour of listing my townhouse he had it staged and ready to show. My property sold quickly in the range I was expecting. The service Craig provides is above and beyond anything I've experienced in the real estate industry. I wouldn't use anyone else for buying or selling real estate. - Anne Beauchamp
Reply: Thank so so much for the amazing review Anne! Its been our pleasure to be able to work with you on this fantastic townhouse. We look forward to seeing you at our client beach party in the summer.
Craig gave us great service. He priced property appropriately, generated interest, and showed up timely at all scheduled times. We were totally satisfied with service he provided and would recommend him to others. - ron
Reply: It was great working with your Ron! Don't forget that our client courtesy van is available if you ever need it.
Before I picked Craig as my agent, I interviewed a number of other agents in my area. Craig won the listing hands-down mainly because of his offer to do open houses every weekend till my condo sold. I also checked his references which were over-the-top. As well, I appreciated the time he spent with me early on in the evaluation process, which was in excess of most of the other agents. I would definitely use Craig again as my real estate agent. He is number one in my books. - CIERRO Enterprises Inc.
Reply: Thank you so much for trusting our process and taking the time out of your busy schedule to write a review Peter. I look forward to working with you again with the next property.
Craig is extremely knowledgable and professional. We were first time buyers and he made the whole process straightforward, which reduced a lot of our stress. Craig works extremely hard to make sure everything goes smoothly for you. Can't recommend him enough! - KERRY MATZ
Reply: Congratulations on your first home Kerry! It was a pleasure taking you through the process and answering all your questions you had along the way. I look forward to working with you again.
Craig was extremely knowledgeable and always very professional. He went above and beyond what I expected from him, to ensure I was comfortable and well-informed during the decision making process. Both he and his staff were friendly and helpful and always incredibly responsive and thorough. As a first-time home buyer, Craig's expertise and experience made the process easy and stress free. I would be delighted to recommend Craig to anybody looking to buy or sell a home. - Katelynn Brissard
Reply: Thank you Katelynn for trusting me to take you through the process to buy your first home. It is a very exciting but stressful time so I am so happy to hear that we made the process stress free for you.
Craig came highly recommended to us by a good friend and within 5 months from our first meeting with Craig, he helped us purchase a Condo for our personal investment, found a Condo for our daughter (a first-time home buyer) and sold 2 of our Family homes in November, 2019, one after another. Both houses immediately received multiple offers and sold at full asking and over asking prices. Needless to say we are extremely impressed with Craig's commitment, professionalism and ability to meet our needs at every step of the way. He is responsive, accommodating, provides sound advice and produces quality materials to showcase his listings. It is obvious that Craig and his skilled and highly efficient Team are truly passionate about their work and take great care in all their Clients, which then resonates to successful outcomes. I highly recommend Craig to anyone seeking an outstanding Realtor. - James and Norma Wong
Reply: It was an absolute pleasure working with you and your family throughout the selling and purchasing process. Each one was unique but I appreciate you trusting me and my team to take care of everything. We look forward to seeing you and the family in the summer at our client appreciation beach party.
Craig showed upmost professionalism, dedication, patience, thoroughness, enthusiasm, sound construction knowledge, empathy to sellers, taking control of tasks, attention to details, and a continuous positive attitude during the whole process. This delicate purchase would not have happened without his participation. We truly thank Craig for helping us out. Definitely a keeper! - Daniel Mercier
Reply: It was great working with you through the process of purchasing this unique property. I know you have an extremely busy travel schedule, thank you for taking a few moments to write a review. Hopefully you will be in town during our beach party this year, look forward to seeing you there if you can make it.
Craig in an extremely professional, respectful, knowledgeable, patient and caring realtor. I chose Craig as our realtor to sell my parent’s condo and he went above and beyond to make it a simple process for me. Craig works with a great team, including his outstanding stager and photographer/ videographer who both created amazing results. The condo sold quickly at very close to asking price, which was beyond my expectations! I would not hesitate to recommend Craig to anyone and I would most definitely use his services again in the future. - Laura B.
Reply: Thank so so much for the amazing review Laura! Its been our pleasure to be able to work with you to prepare and sell your parent's condo. I look forward to working with you again.
Craig Toker is an extremely professional hard working and approachable realtor. He was most successful in presenting and selling our home. He has an excellent team of stager and support people. The fact that he had equipment we could borrow was handy (e.g. pressure washer, lawn mower). We had never sold a house before and he was informative in his explanations and tolerant of our questions and repeating of the same question. We appreciated that he promptly returned our phone calls, kept us aware of showings, open houses and issues; this was particularly reassuring as we had moved out of province and left things in his hands. He is very knowledgeable about home construction and has many useful contacts with crafts people and was able to get economical contractors to help us quickly. He was not afraid to chip in and get his hands dirty even helping with some yard work after we had left. He was accommodating, understanding and truly cared. Many hours of work, problem solving and attention to detail; definitely went the extra mile and was excellent value for money. - Marion and Don Leckie
Reply: It was a pleasure working with you Don & Marion! Thank you for trusting us to take care of everything throughout the process, from preparing the home to marketing and promoting it.
I have changed my realtor for three times. But, Craig Toker is the one, I am proud to work. He sold our condo in Tuscany Village in less than a month when three similar condos similar to that of us were in the market at a relatively lower price. He did a great job with staging of the house at his own cost with a professional interior designer. Craig is very disciplined and hard-working and focused on his job. He is an excellent negotiator that can make a good deal. We also bought a house with him, and we are glad about his service, which exceeds our expectations. I always recommend him to friends and families. - Mehdi and Marjan Bagheri
Reply: It was a pleasure working with you Mehdi and Marjan! We look forward to seeing you at our annual beach party and I am so glad that you have been able to use our client courtesy van to help move things.
Craig and his team helped us purchase our first home. He made the process very easy as a first-time home buyer and made us feel comfortable in all aspects. We were blown away by his knowledge and professionalism. We felt he had our best interest at heart. He made us feel like we were his first priority as he was very quick to respond with our busy schedules. We would highly recommend him to our friends and family. We would absolutely use Craig's services in future. - Alexa and Juan
Reply: Thank you Alexa & Juan! It was so fun working with you through the process to purchase your first home. It is a very exciting yet stressful process so I hope I was able to make it a little smoother for you. Enjoy your new home!
I cannot say enough about the quality service I received from Craig Toker and his team assisting me with purchase of a new property and the sale of my home. Having purchased and sold 4 properties in Victoria over the past 30 years, I have received differing level of service and Craig is by far the most professional, supportive and effective realtor I have experienced. It is absolutely a full service approach provided by Craig and his highly efficient team with in depth market research re pricing, quality and innovative marketing materials, staging as needed, warm and welcoming open houses and most importantly knowledgeable advice on all aspects of real estate transactions. Great service for new and experienced buyers and sellers. -Laurie M - Laurie M
Reply: Thank you Laurie, for taking the time to write such a wonderful testimonial! It was great working with you and I look forward to working with you again in the future.
Craig was our realtor and we cannot say enough good things about him. He is the very best realtor we have ever dealt with in 30+ years of buying and selling homes. This time around, we were purchasing a home at the same time that the home we were renting was also for sale, so we were under alot of pressure, to find just the right house on a condensed timeline. Tall order, but Craig was definitely up to the challenge. We looked with Craig at many many homes, all over the greater Victoria, BC area, over the course of many months, and Craig never pressured us to buy, and ensured we were able to see every property that caught our interest. Craig listened carefully to our wishes, concerns, and was very calm and professional when we were undecided, stressed, or changed direction in terms of the type of home product we were trying to find (we were keeping our options open). As it turned out, we purchased a spec home due to be completed in a few months. Craig even accompanied us during tours of several homes (including the home we eventually bought) under construction, as he had an interest in and extensive knowledge of both renovation and new construction processes. He was able to spot things we might otherwise have missed, and ensured he was watching out for us during the contract process as well. Craig researched and provided us with the answers to hundreds of questions, and when we were ready to move, he kindly provided us with the use of his client moving van, which was both timely and extremely helpful to us during what turned out to be an expedited moving timeline. As a realtor, we found Craig to be honest and trustworthy, as well as a genuinely kind and thoughtful person (not to mention, exceptionally hard-working, returning our many calls, text messages, emails, you name it). He is someone who goes more than the extra mile (check out his open houses, beautifully staged and served with refreshments, and we've even been invited to a Client Appreciation Beach Party he is hosting)! Should we ever have occasion to move in the future, we will find Craig again - would not go with anyone else and would not recommend anyone else to others - he really is THAT EXCELLENT! Thank you Craig, for everything you did for us, for caring, and being the exceptional professional and great person that you are! Sincerely from Heather & Russ - Heather & Russ Hayward
Reply: Wow...thank you so much Heather & Russ for taking the time to write such a detailed list of things you appreciate about our team. I am so glad that you truly experienced our "going the extra mile". We look forward to seeing you at the beach party!
I cannot say enough about Craig. I have just sold my house (mobile home) which was my fourth home I have sold and the quality of professionalism was unmatchable (I wish I had known him for all the other sales). Craig is a very professional realtor that really cares about his clients and takes all the stress out of selling a home. He was very helpful in letting me know what I needed to do to get the house ready and then using his team of people to get the perfect photos, staging, etc. to have the best possible marketing for a quick sale. I recommend him to anyone who is thinking of selling or buying and I am confident in saying you will be in very good hands. - Darlene Kehn
Reply: It was an absolute pleasure working with you Darlene. Thank you for taking the time to write such kind words. I look forward to working with you again.
He was available anytime, day or night. We felt like he made us one of his top priorities. He is very honest and genuine. He has your best interest at heart. He was very professional but also made us feel like we had been friends for years. He sold quickly and then found us our home. Both transaction went seamlessly. We HIGHLY recommend you call Craig for your next real estate purchase or sale. - Ross and Sherryl
Reply: It seemed like such a whirlwind with the sale and purchase but I hope we were able to make the process smooth for you. Thanks again Ross & Sherryl, I hope you are enjoying your new place!
We have known Craig for a couple years, having done business him in both the purchase and sale of a family members property. Naturally we turned again to him when we began our search for a new property and he did not disappoint. Craigs relaxed confident personality was exactly what we had grown to expect and what we prefer to work with. He is excellent, and with a background in construction goes well above and beyond what most other agents will do to ensure the most timely and efficient sale or purchase of a property. - Gavin hassett
Reply: It's always great working with you Gavin! I appreciate your ongoing support and referrals to family and friends, your trust in me and my team is greatly appreciated. I will always go the extra mile and I look forward to working with you again.
As a first time buyer Craig was great at helping me understand the many intricacies of real estate and helping me to find a place to call my own. Craig was exceedingly patient through my lengthy search for the perfect condo and was available at all times for any questions, viewings, etc. - Darren Simons
Reply: I know it took awhile to find the perfect first home for you but the patience paid off. I hope you are enjoying your new place!
Craig is a top notch realtor. We could not of asked for a more knowledgeable, sincere, hardworking and caring agent. Thanks Craig! - Cindy
Reply: Thank you Cindy for your ongoing trust in me to sell your home and help find the next home for you and your family. I hope you are enjoying your new place.
I can’t speak highly enough of Craig and his team. He worked with us for months as we considered potential improvements prior to listing our home and helping us work through various options. He is very balanced in his advice and with a construction background provided excellent guidance in preparing to sell and then in purchasing. The amount of work he does for his clients is extraordinary. My home was listed when I had to be away and he took care of arranging all of the final details. This was the first time I had my home staged and the process far exceeded expectations. The staging and marketing as well as Craig’s professionalism and knowledge in responding to questions from other realtors and potential purchasers made a huge difference in a quick sale. Craig was equally supportive in the purchase of my new home. Highly highly recommended. - Jean
Reply: I appreciate your kind words Jean, it was an absolute pleasure to work with you through the process of selling your home and finding your next perfect home.
Craig exceeded my expectations. Walked me through the entire process, solved problems tangential to my sale, helped me disposed of my unneeded furniture prior to showing, and, after the sale loaning me his courtesy van to haul my furniture to my new home. I highly recommend his to other potential sellers or buyers. - david Hanna
Reply: I am so glad you were able to use the client courtesy van with the move and to prepare your place to sell. Thanks David, it was great working with you!
Craig was awesome to work with. He took care of everything. The process was seamless and he went above and beyond throughout the whole sale and purchase of our properties. He worked really hard for us and always went the extra mile to make things happen. - Dobyn Cristini
Reply: It was a pleasure working with you and Robyn through the sale of your townhome and purchase of your new home. I hope that you and the family are enjoying all the extra space in your new place!
Craig was extremely helpful throughout the entire process of buying our home. He was always prompt in answering our phone calls and was available day or night to answer our questions. He made the process very easy and enjoyable. I would recommend Craig to anyone wanting to buy or sell their home! - Nikki
Reply: Thank you Nikki, it was great working with you and Steven through the buying process. I hope you are both enjoying your new place and I look forward to working with you again in the future.
We moved from Regina, Saskatchewan to Victoria with Craig's help. He sent us regular postings tailored to our needs and when we arrived we already knew a lot about the neighbourhoods we liked. As a well trained, knowledgable real estate professional he was always available when we needed him and quickly found us the home we wanted once we were ready to buy. His service is outstanding and he is honest and easy to talk to. This was very important to us after some bad experiences in the past. He surpassed our expectations and his additional services such as the use of a truck and recommendations for other trusted professionals go above and beyond in service. We highly recommend Craig Toker. - Dianne Fernandez
Reply: I am so glad that we were able to find the perfect place for you and Ramon! Welcome to Victoria and I hope you come to love the city as much as we do!
It was a real pleasure to work with Craig on the purchase of my first home. I found him to be knowledgeable, personable, and always professional. I appreciate his candidness and sense of humor, which made the overall process not only stress-free but fun too. Thanks so much, Craig!! -Rose Getu - Rose Getu
Reply: Thank you Rose, I enjoyed working with you as well! I hope you enjoy all the wonderful things Sooke has to offer and we look forward to seeing you at our annual beach party in the summer.
We couldn't have asked for anyone better, especially as First Time Home Buyers. He listened to what we wanted, found us exactly what we were looking for and helped us get it for below asking price. Start to finish he educated us on the entire process, recommended wonderful people our mortgage and inspection, and came by to congratulate us shortly after moving in. - Matt and Charisse
Reply: I am so glad we were able to find a great townhome for you and at a good price. I know how stressful it can be and overwhelming with all the information as a first time buyer but I hope I was able to make the process a little bit easier for you. Welcome to the homeowners club!
After speaking with two other agents my wife and I both chose Craig. We were very impressed by his innovative approach to marketing our home, his professionalism and his sincerity. His team worked to stage the home and put together a marketing plan that resulted in our home being sold within 6 days and at $1,000 below asking. We can not recommend Craig enough! Thank you, Craig, for a job very well done! - GORDON GROSSMANN
Craig provided exceptional service in selling my home. His caring, engaging, informative, hard working attributes made for a wonderful experience. I felt lucky to have experienced his service. - Rowena Kromm
We were so nervous to purchase a home, especially on short notice and as first time home buyers. It was such a blessing to work with Craig! He answered all of our questions and gave us the information we needed to make our decisions, and then he made the purchase process seamless and a breeze. Thank you! - Joannas and Ed Balauag
We were astounded by the Craig's knowledge and level of service. He is simply the best real estate agent we have ever had. We recommended him to a friend, who had a similar experience. - Gerrit & Tsoi Bonnema
My wife and I feel blessed to have found such an honest, kind, knowledgeable and EFFECTIVE realtor. Craig is amazing and we will always only use and/or endorse him for anyone who asks. Thank you Craig. - Dan Sturgill
Well mannered realtor who answers all phone calls and texts. Recommended by friends, Craig turned out to be the best realtor I've ever dealt with. - Kris Piatkowski
Craig provides outstanding service and is very detailed oriented. He spent hours answering my questions, and providing objective data regarding recent and past condo sales. I would recommend Craig Toker to everyone I know. He's a true professional and a genuinely nice guy. I realize it's never an easy process to sell your home, all the emotions, but I think you'd be hard pressed to find a better Realtor. Great job Craig! Thank you again, Michael M - Michael Miller
Craig was the best. I interviewed 5 different realtors when I had my Mom's place for sale, and I was impressed with his depth of knowledge as well as his personal integrity and strong work ethic. He offered us some optional budget-friendly ideas for some curb-appeal improvements (he has huge knowledge about renos and improvements), which really worked well, as verified by comments that I heard from prospective buyers during the showings. As well, even while we were doing the suggested improvements, there was never at any point any pressure from Craig to sign a listing agreement. Only when we felt ready to sell, which could have been immediately or else in a few years, did we bring up the topic of getting him to list the house. Such professionalism and courtesy as Craig's must be experienced to be fully appreciated. And the staging work he did (with his helper) was so attractive that I'm convinced that this sealed the deal. Some other Realtors I interviewed had suggested that I sell the house "as-is" to a builder for a much lower price. After Craig's suggestions, the property sold for much higher, beating everyone's expectations (except for Craig, who had complete faith in our project). In short, we spent $20,000 on the optional curb-appeal improvements that Craig suggested. We then sold the house for a price that was an extra $260,000 higher than what any of the other realtors could come up with, and having spent only $20,000. An excellent return on our investment, thanks to Craig. If you need help with selling a fixer-upper like this, or if your house is completely ready to be sold, in both cases I think Craig is simply the best. Thanks, Craig! - Mike
Craig has the expertise and professionalism you'd expect from a successful veteran agent, but also the attentiveness, enthusiasm and dedication you'd expect of a new agent trying to impress! - Evan Roberts
We've used realtors in the past. All of which we thought were great. Then we met Craig. The bar has jumped upward. The previous agents were just going through the motions in hindsight. Other realtors would push you toward a purchase without understanding what you want or need. Craig sat back and let us do our homework, let us see what our budget could do. Without trying to up-sell us. It wasn't until we were ready to pull the trigger that he really started to shine. He took the sale on as if he was buying the place for himself. Answering calls at all hours 7 days a week, calling us with questions, dealing with our odd work hours. Pulling permits and blue prints on the properties out of his own pocket before being asked about them, making sure everything was on the up and up, talking with contractors, setting up everything from inspectors to our bank to make sure everything fell into place exactly in the time it was supposed to be. Even after conditions were removed he was still in contact letting us know he was working on getting the property ready for us. Our past realtors which I had thought were doing a good job were really only doing the offer and sales paperwork and frequently pushed us to properties that were outside our budget. Then once the paper work was completed disappeared. leaving a basket of fruit on the counter of our new home. I could care less about the fruit basket now. Realizing it was a hollow thank you for handing over a bunch of my money. I'll take a realtor that actually investigates the homes past and treats the property as his own any day. Can't thank or recommend him enough - Kris Waygood
Toker testimonial… March 2024 After separating from my wife, we put our house on the market the day that Russia invaded Ukraine on February 23, 2022 with a real estate agent from Sidney, BC. Four months went by, no open houses, very few appointments and no movement. I was discouraged and insisted on a change. Craig Toker was recommended highly to me by a trusted friend and he accepted the challenge to sell our property which was on native land, and therefore, a land lease. He spent a lot of effort getting things in order for the showings, did regularly scheduled open houses, had lots of appointments with people looking for real estate, and basically worked his tail off to produce a sale. It was challenging, but Craig’s tenacity paid off and one year and one day after it was listed it sold for cash. Craig worked on it for months, but because of the lease, it was a tricky deal with lots of nuances. I’m grateful to Mr. Toker and his entire team that worked tirelessly on my behalf. I’ve also been to two of his summertime beach parties, and have enjoyed the hospitality and kindness on both occasions. Thank you for including us. And thank you for earning the trust you so richly deserve. Craig is likable, professional, and intellectual. I highly recommend his services for anybody wanting to move real estate. He is a pleasure to deal with, and ultimately produced the results I was looking for. Jeffrey March Highly satisfied client Victoria, British Columbia 250-589-0792 - Jeffrey March
Reply: Thank you so much Jeffrey. It was my pleasure and an honor to work for you on that property. I'm happy to see you at the annual beach party and I'm looking forward to catching up with you again this summer. Please remember the van is there for you when you need it. Thank you.