Amanda Tak

Amanda Tak and her partner, Amy Hackle ( The A Team) who worked tirelessly for almost a year, finding what is now our house we plan on retiring in. Amanda impressed us the first time we met and it was clear she wanted our business as we saw her drive and knew she would hussle on our behalf. Very focused and determined. We lived in Alberta so we relied heavily on their knowledge and expertise on which areas would best work for us. They did video walkthroughs, were very honest and pointed out defects and attributes of each house. They took the time to educate us on what to look for in a house and community. They are so enjoyable to work with as they have the right combination of being really fun, super knowledgeable and yet very savvy. Even after the sale was complete they put in the extra effort when called upon to ensure we were completely happy with our new home. So grateful and thankful for their hard work. - Claudia Visser

Our names are Mike and Sarah Pennington. We recently had the pleasure of working with Amanda Tak and Amy Hackle while purchasing our new home and selling our existing home. As stressful as it was to go through this process they definitely helped relieve some of this anxiety and stress by being professional, courteous, knowledgeable, and definitely sounding boards for our concerns. We have dealt with many realtors over the years and would say that our experience with Amanda and Amy was exceptional. We started this process by buying our new home first, prior to selling, something they both advised against. This will be something we will not attempt to do again. Luckily we found a buyer at the last minute and avoided the huge private lender costs that we would have had to incur. During this process they were the pillars of reason and stability. I will say that we have created a friendship for life with both ladies and I would suggest this is rare under the normal circumstances of business dealings. I would highly recommend both Amanda and Amy for all your realtor needs. Without a doubt this will be the best decision you make while selling and buying your next home. Our experience with these two ladies was nothing short of world class. Thank you Amanda and Amy. - Sarah Pennington

Amanda was extremely helpful and knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. She was very professional and had a lot of great advice. We were from out of town and had to close the deal from a distance but Amanda and her team made the whole process go smoothly. We would not hesitate to recommend her. - Ken Carscadden

Investor looking for long term/short term rentals. Amanda offered great insight, quick to respond and organized multiple viewings within the relevant parameter. The sales process was shift and free of issues as it gas guided by her and Vantage West. After sale follow up was astonishing as well. Would recommend and use again in future. - David Wang

To say that Amanda goes over and above what her role is would be an understatement. From day 1 it was clear that it was all about us and what we were comfortable with. There was no pressure to list immediately, she gave us room to get the house in order before hand, and to make sure that we were ready to go. She was all about meeting our needs, including connecting with staging services. Amanda always showed up ready to chat, with research on the market, a smile on her face and willingness to make things as smooth as possible. Vantage West offers a "Coming Soon" preview and set our listing up for a countdown to being on the market. The first day of being "live" on the market we had multiple viewings, and 2 offers. Amanda's organization and communication had us in the perfect position for a sale and she walked us through every step of the negotiations and before day 1 was done, our house was sold! As we were getting ready for our own move Amanda checked in, recognizing how overwhelmed we were she offered to set up move out cleaning and services to ready the house for the new owners. She would take time to listen and then offer to investigate how to help or offer solutions. The day before handing over the keys our movers arrived up to the house, and things went very poorly, my husband was dealing with it alone and beyond stressed out. Amanda was able to find a way to lift some of the burden off, and she went so far as to take a few of our belongings and hold them for us, to ship later. Things got bumpy one more time and with us being in another province we had to lean on Amanda to help us navigate things. We can't say enough how many times we said thank-you, how often she came to our rescue and how encouraging she is. Our sale was completed, and she didn't walk away, but helped us wrap things up. Any prior moves we made were without children and a dog and were always a relatively short distance. Moving to a new province made this by far the biggest move we and added so much in the way of complexities. Our moving company had made so many mistakes with storing our belongings and moving us in, this, after the nightmare of moving us out. When so many others failed us in so many ways, Amanda represents every good thing with our sale and move, stable, reliable, patient, understanding, and filled with grace as she represented us. My family would, without hesitation, recommend Amanda Tak, she is a relator who will be there and work hard with and for you. What is hard to put into words is the wonderful person she is, and how thankful we are for her. - Michelle Eisler

As first-time homebuyers, we had the privilege of working with Amanda and her team (Amy and Roxanne), and we couldn't have been happier with the entire process. From the very beginning, they took the time to get to know us a family and get a true understanding of what was important for us, which led to us finding our perfect family home. Amanda was so knowledgeable in the local market, and was always available to answer any questions we had. She always took the time to show us lots of different properties, and was always so flexible with her time and availability. Amanda genuinely cared about us as clients and always went above and beyond for us, really making us feel valued. She was always very open and honest with us and ensured we were always making an informed decision when it came to selecting the right property for us. They also had great contacts that they referred us to from mortgage brokers to home inspectors and all the professional services we needed to ensure we had everything in place to finalise the purchase. Amanda and her team made move in day so special for our family and really exceeded our expectations. If you're looking for a realtor who genuinely cares and makes the process enjoyable, I would highly recommend Amanda and her team. They truly will go above and beyond for you and your family in finding your next dream home! Thank you Amanda and Amy and Roxanne, we couldn't have done it without you! The Kennedys :) - Nora & Brian Kennedy

Amanda and her team are incredibly knowledgeable, supportive and accommodating. The care in customer service you will receive from her is top notch. I am so grateful they are the ones we found to work with during our time of trying to find a home. Our own situation was both unique and challenging and they were there for us through every hurdle we encountered. I will recommend her to anyone who needs a realtor! - Terra Kruchkowski

My husband and I wanted to move to a location closer to Costco, Kelowna as my husband works the early morning shift there and walks to work. We also wanted to upgrade to a larger home. Amy Hackle and Amanda Tak helped us find exactly what we were looking for. They only showed us places that fit our criteria. They were never pushy and always had our best interests in mind. There were many obstacles in our way, such as the area we wanted to move into being very desirable and getting multiple offers on all previous sales, but with the help of Amy and Amanda we made it into our dream home. They fought so hard for us to get the place we wanted, including asking the Seller to hold our offer for an extra month as there was going to be a vote to see if the complex would become a 55+ complex (and we have a 9 year old). Not only were they knowledgeable about the market but they were very personable and gave us great tips and advice. Amy and Amanda helped us go on a real estate adventure that ended with a very happy ending. Thank you, Amy and Amanda for all your hard work on our behalf! - Jessica Guchardi

My husband and I recently purchased a property in Kelowna with Amanda Tak. We initially reached out to Amanda about a year ago with interest in purchasing an investment property that can double as a space for us to use when we are in the area for work. Amanda continued to keep in touch with us over the year until we found the right fit. Both her and Amy went above and beyond to help us through the purchase process and made the whole experience so easy and seamless. They were a joy to work with and we will definitely continue working with them in the future. - Lauren McIntosh

Amanda is a great person to deal with, professional and very friendly . Her knowledge of the market, very informative and she updated us consistently of what the status of our property was doing when she was selling our condo. The whole transaction went smoothly and quick. We would strongly recommend Amanda to anyone looking to buy or sell . - Gelu Nedelcu

Amanda and Amy were very personable, efficient and professional. Everything they said they would do, happened on time. Showed up on time, Great communication! I was always informed of what was going on with my sale. Took the time to go through the great photos and write up with me, to get my opinion. My home sold quickly! Just a great team! I would recommend them to anyone. Thank you for making the sale so easy! - Fred Geisler

Amanda was exceptional in helping us buy two houses in the past 2 years. With her expertise, dedication, and negotiation skills, she prioritized our needs and made the process seamless. Highly recommended Amanda Tak - Raminder Grewal

In our journey as first-time homeowners, Amanda Tak was a guiding star. Her extensive experience was evident from our initial meeting, and she quickly became our trusted ally in the real estate process. Amanda's educational approach went above and beyond, providing us with deep insights and ensuring we understood every step of the home buying process. She skillfully delved into our desires and goals for our first home, ensuring we found the perfect fit. For anyone seeking a comprehensive, personal, and high-quality home buying experience, we wholeheartedly recommend Amanda Tak - Daniel Sanchez

I can’t say enough about Amanda and Amy they have been unbelievable this entire process! We flew into Kelowna for a weekend and showed us 13 places in one day. Amanda and Amy knew exactly what we wanted and the condo we bought is perfect. Anytime you call, text or email they answer right away. This has been the best real estate transaction I have experienced. Knowledgeable, professional and very personable. They both went above and beyond. Hands down I would recommend Amanda and Amy they are AMAZING ❤️ - Danielle Gould

As American buyers with no experience owning real estate in Canada, we needed expert help on our search for a property in the Okanagan. When we met Amanda and Amy, we knew we were in the best hands. They patiently explained the rules and taxes applicable to our situation and helped us find a townhouse with income opportunities without having to be a landlord or AirBnb operator. When we found ourselves in a situation with a competing offer, Amanda strategically and calmly worked through the process over a period of a couple weeks, and we got the house! Both Amanda and Amy had excellent follow-through, which was key since most of the transaction was completed while we were out of the country. And, of course, they are both a delight to be with! Despite being in a stressful situation, we laughed a lot! Highly recommend! - Rebecca Risch

You can stop searching now, because you found your girls. As first time sellers, my husband and I saw this huge, uncertain process. Amanda, Roxanne, and Aimee done an amazing job keeping the stress at bay and reassuring us that we can put our trust in these amazing ladies. They all clearly demonstrated their knowledge of the market in a volatile time, their capability in interacting with other realtors, and most importantly to us, their confident, yet approachable personalities that solidified our trust in them. These girls not only sold our house at a price that was satisfying, they gave us amazing references throughout the selling process as well as great references in the town of our next home. Also cannot forget our realtors above and beyond service, following up afterwards the sale, and greatly assisting us towards our next chapter. We were both touched about this. Now that's service! - Bonnie Dagg

Amanda had showed us tons of houses as we were debating our next life move. When we decided to sell out two homes in the valley and move out she had them both sold and dealt exceptionally will with all the buyer to seller issues. She is always engaged,we never had to wait even minutes for her to respond Completely satisfied and would call her even more than a agent she is our friend. - Randy Slater

It was an extremely great decision to make the switch to Vantage West Realty. When I met Amanda and Amy the first time I could see how much enthusiasm they both have for selling homes. Vantage West Realty is an amazing professional team to have when selling your home. I definitely felt having Heather come by to give her advice on staging a home was very helpful. I am very grateful for Amanda and Amy. I absolutely appreciated their commitment and professionalism. They both went over and above my expectations to sell my home. Amanda and Amy made my dream come true. Thank you! I am so very happy I can now retire in the wilderness. - Coralea Banning

Amanda and Amy are great. They were always available to address my questions and concerns, and worked hard to achieve the best outcome for my, and my family's, situation. I would not hesitate to recommend them, and will call on them in the future, when the need arises. - Linda B

Amanda was on point and very professional, and we felt went above and beyond to help us find a place. We also appreciated the fast response time when we texted or called. We would definitely recommend Amanda to anyone and would be more than happy to have her help in the future. - Adam Hull

Amanda and Amy--Team Amazing! Selling a house during a bit of a difficult time for me was made 100% easier with Amanda and Amy as my realtors. Our house was listed in a buyer's market and we had an accepted offer in two days. The house was impressively marketed by the Vantage West team and the deal closed three days early for full asking price. Amanda was there every step of the way and was professional yet understanding and answered my questions promptly and knowledgeably. Amanda and Amy came to my house a few times because I had questions and they were happy to help me in new territories. If I could give them more than a five star review, I would and I will only recommend them if I know anyone buying or selling a home! - Lori Moore

Amanada and Amy were an absolute a pleasure to work with. Very professional, knowledgeable, and fast to respond. They worked very hard for us Great job ladies! Amanda and Amy were so friendly and easy going upon our very first meeting and maintained that energy, even though there were a few hiccups. They were prompt to respond, gave us expert advice and kept us up to date on the whole process, from showing reviews to sale progress. They were a joy to work with. I would definitely recommend them - Bob Moore

After living in Kelowna for 25 years this was mine and my wife's 8th transaction. The home we were living in was no longer right for us and we needed an agent who would understand our needs for our next home as it would be our forever home. We chose to use Amanda and Amy for both buying and selling.Based on their advice, knowledge and impressive marketing, we listed with them which the home sold in 2 days for top dollar. Then they took the time to educate us on the market and made sure we viewed everything within our budget. Then we found the perfect place and Amanda and Amy were able to negotiate almost 100 grand off the price for us! What can I say?! It was excellent the whole way through and hands down the best experience of buying and selling in my life. I think the world of these girls and would highly recommend them to anyone. Anyone who doesn't deal with them is just plan dumb! - George and Zdenka Stephenson

Amanada and Amy were an absolute pleasure to work with. Very professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. They worked hard for us to figure out what we wanted in a home, and they nailed it. Great job ladies! I would definitely recommend Amanda and Amy. - Megan

Amanda did exceptionally well. She provided lots of valuable information and was easy to get a hold of “after hours” to make sure the tight timeline was met. She was able to assist in gathering all relevant documents and was able to do it in a timely fashion. I am very pleased with the service that she provided. - Taylor

Amanda was able to get our house changed from residential to commercial to get us the best price. There was a glitch with the first buyer that put in a bid and although this glitch was no fault of either Amanda, Amy or Vantage West Amanda worked tirelessly to rectify the glitch. We moved out of province before the house was sold and some homeless and crack addicts broke into the house and caused some damage. Amanda was instrumental in taking care of cleaning up the mess that was made. She also kept us updated on everything that was happening. I would highly recommend Amanda and Amy to anyone and would gladly use them again if I was going to sell. - Georganna Moore

Amanda was simply superb in her role as sales consultant, and redefined what everyone should expect from real estate agents. The initial description of services outlined by Amanda was much more comprehensive than I imagined and covered new sales channels that no other agent had ever raised in my past experience. There is no doubt that her sales strategy added exposure, interest, and offers on our home. The level of communications from Amanda was, by far, industry-leading. Simply put, Amanda communicated at a level higher than I realized was even possible, and in turn this provided comfort and reassurance that eased the inevitable stress associated with selling one's home. Regular, near-daily, updates became standard, and follow-ups on visitor impressions were prompt and highly informative. Despite a challenging market, Amanda was able to develop two bids on our home, advise us on the pros and cons of each, and navigate some tricky details to reach a comfortable price and closing date. This is the fourth house I have sold in my life, but never have I felt so plugged into the market, the activity and impressions surrounding my home, and the background work done to secure an offer. I would recommend Amanda for any future property sale. In fact, I would recommend that she teaches other agents how to provide exemplary realtor services! - Ana Dennier

We cannot safe enough about Amanada and Amy. Hands down the absolute best realtors we have ever worked with. We would highly recommend them to anyone buying or selling in Central Okanagan. - D. Wagar

As a first-time homebuyer looking for a perfect place to call home within the beautiful Okanagan Valley, I decided to work with Amanda Tak who was highly recommended to me by my brother. After hearing his positive experience with Amanda, I had high expectations about her commitment to finding me my dream home. I was lucky to have worked with Amanda and her assistant Amy Hackle. Both are highly personable individuals who always had my best interests in mind and worked hard on sending me new listings as soon (or even before) they were out. They listened to what I was looking for and ensured that the listings matched my needs. Communication with them was always prompt and efficient, and they were consistently honest and realistic about my options and quick to answer my questions. They would provide a detailed tour of the listings on site and would come back with answers quickly if I had any questions. They were very communicative with the listing agents and thus able to provide me with all information needed to make an educated decision. With the rising house prices, they worked hard on finding me something that worked beautifully for me while also keeping within my budget. Amanda was able to successfully negotiate a counteroffer that we felt was appropriate. Additionally, both Amanda and Amy had gone above and beyond in their dedication to me and ensuring that I am happy and settled in my place. They have reached out multiple times since I’ve moved into my new home to see how I am doing. To say that I am happy with my experience would be an understatement. Thank you to Amanda and Amy, a fantastic dynamic duo that has made it possible for me, a 27-year-old, to become a first-time homebuyer and absolutely love my place! I would highly recommend anyone looking for a home to contact Amanda Tak, you will not be disappointed! - Nevena Niciforovic

Amanda was friendly and upbeat upon our very first meeting and maintained that energy, even when we were experiencing some hiccups (not that there were many--Amanda fielded them very well). She was prompt to respond, gave us expert advice and kept us up to date on the whole process, from showing reviews to sale progress. She was a joy to work with. Definitely recommend her. - Aimee Barrowclough