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Key Stats
Hired on Rate-My-Agent.com 8 times
66 reviews in 7 cities and 25 neighbourhoods.
3rd in Waterloo, ON - 43 Reviews
25th in Kitchener, ON - 18 Reviews
8th in Grimsby, ON - 1 Reviews
60th in Guelph, ON - 1 Reviews
105th in Cambridge, ON - 1 Reviews
16th in Stratford, ON - 1 Reviews
68th in Woodstock, ON - 1 Reviews
Track Record
#5 in Waterloo, ON - 2023
#10 in Kitchener, ON - 2023
#2 in Waterloo, ON - 2022
#4 in Waterloo, ON - 2021
#9 in Kitchener, ON - 2020
#7 in Kitchener, ON - 2019
6 Years on Rate-My-Agent.com
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| Success Ratio | 100 % |
| Recommend Ratio | 100 % |
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In Derek's Own Words:
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Had a great experience with Derek at the helm. House sold in record time, 7 days. Would highly recommend to anyone in the market for results. Derek made the transaction from seller to sold property easy, could not recommend a realtor to work with more strongly. - James Gilbert Todd
I highly recommend Derek Villemaire as your real estate agent. His does a lot of research and preparation to correctly value and sell your home. He offers great advice to help maximize your return. He is licensed to list your home under multiple boards which is very important in today's market. Derek is a genuinely nice man who understands that sometimes selling is a hard choice and is sensitive to your feelings. He is in constant contact, keeps you in the loop throughout the entire process. If you contact him his response is very fast, often immediate. He took great care of us and was extremely respectful of our home. - Rhonda D Gletherow
Derek is very knowledgeable in his field. Gave us great advice. Very responsive to any questions. The marketing of the property was very well done. I would recommend Derek as an agent to anybody. - Steve Fortney
Derek provided excellent and attentive service for our family during this selling process of our late mother and step dad's home. He was very calm and patient with our elderly step dad and he took his time to explain everything to all of us. Derek provided a very pleasurable experience all in all during this stressful life situation. - Susan Talboom
Had the pleasure of working with Derek buying my 2nd home. It was a unique experience because it was long distance. We also gave Derek the challenge of finding a multigenerational home. First he took us through the process of what we needed to know and how to prepare. He was very professional, and patient! When it came time for home visits, Derek scheduled zoom calls! He was able to walk us through each home and gave us his expert advice through his knowledge and experience. He then took us through the challenging bidding stage. It pays to have Derek’s guidance and advice on this. It can be the hardest part of the process! It was nice to know that Derek always had our best interest in hand. Last Derek supplied all his resources and contacts he had gathered through his years. This was extremely helpful to someone coming in to a new area. I would highly recommend Derek to help you through this exciting process so you can sit back and enjoy the experience! Thanks Derek for making our journey a smooth one! It was a pleasure working with you, you are the BEST!! - Victoria
From start to finish, Derek was accommodating and knowledgeable about the local real estate market. Derek was patient with us as we navigated the home-buying process and answered all of our questions along the way. His attention to detail and clear communication made the entire process seamless. I highly recommend Derek Villemaire. - Elisa Villar
Derek was thoughtful understanding and considerate when selling our house did a great job. I would recommend or refer Derek to anyone who’s looking for a house. Keep up the good work, Derek. - Richard B
Derek did an excellent job in helping us finding a new home. Having lived abroad for the better part of two decades, we needed a lot of help and advice to figure how to find out what house to buy and Derek was very kind and patient with us. We are very pleased with our new home. Thank you Derek! - Jason Niemeijer
If you're seeking a trustworthy agent, look no further. Our relationship with Derek spans over five years, during which time we felt comfortable approaching him with any requests. Derek came highly recommended, and we can only echo and reinforce those recommendations. My wife, Joy, and I were cautious buyers, valuing prudence. Engaging a realtor was a new experience for us, and we'd previously used Derek to secure rental properties. Derek took us through numerous information sessions and buyer's guides, investing time in understanding our preferences and what we valued in a home. Our relationship extended beyond a mere realtor-buyer dynamic; it became a friendship built on trust. Throughout the process, there was never any pressure to buy. Derek exhibited immense patience and unwavering support at every stage and even after the purchase. When consulting local realtors in our area, we found their advice pushy and often incorrect. None seemed interested in understanding our needs as Derek did. Comparing them to our experience with Derek, we ultimately reached out to him, despite his primary focus being Kitchener/Waterloo. He willingly ventured outside his usual area, investing time to familiarize himself with local insights, hotspots, and valuable information. Derek was always ready to travel at a moment's notice. During the purchase, Derek's dedication was exceptional. He navigated multiple sign-backs and negotiations, tirelessly advocating for our interests, meeting our budget and demands. Even over a holiday weekend, Derek was fully committed and attentive. I wholeheartedly recommend Derek. I couldn't offer higher praise for his professionalism and commitment. - Robert Malcolm
Derek has been our realtor for many years and we love his willingness to roll up his sleeves and do whatever is needed. This time was no exception; he went above and beyond, working hard, offering helpful advice and getting us a great price. He navigated the emotionally intense nature of this sale with sensitivity. He's knowledgeable about the business in general, and this community in particular. We appreciate that he brings his principles to the table. We trust him and highly recommend him. Thank you Derek! - Roz Millard-Martin
I have had the pleasure of working with Derek multiple times on selling and buying residential properties. Derek is determined, committed and resourceful in every aspect when it comes to real estate and working with his clients. I can confidently say that I found a real estate agent for life, and I definitely recommend Derek to anyone looking to sell or buy property! - Joanna
Goes above and beyond. Derek is unbelievably supportive during the whole sale process. He will do whatever it takes to help you market your home. He does his research to get you the best value in the current market place and is able to negotiate the best outcome for all parties involved. Excellent agent overall. - Janice Best-Cowley
With these difficult times, the sale of our house and desire to downsize, seemed impossible . Derek was able to get top dollar for the sale of our house and within hours, found us a beautiful affordable home. He was so patient with our anxiety and stress. Within 3 weeks he accomplished the impossible. We highly recommend Derek.. he listens, straight shooter and goes above and beyond. Always available and knows how to maneuver through this difficult market. Don't hesitate if you are in the same position as we were. dreams do come true.. thanks derek,, Brent and Chris - chris boves
Derek is a remarkable realtor who played a pivotal role in helping us close on our first home. His expertise, patience, and dedication made the entire process seamless and stress-free. From the beginning, Derek took the time to understand our needs and preferences. He tirelessly searched for properties that aligned with our criteria, and he was always available to answer our questions and provide guidance. What sets Derek apart is his in-depth knowledge of the real estate market and his excellent negotiation skills. He ensured that we got the best possible deal while keeping our best interests at heart. Derek's professionalism and commitment to his clients are truly commendable. He guided us through every step of the home-buying process, making sure we were well-informed and comfortable with our decisions. We couldn't have asked for a better realtor for our first home purchase. If you're in search of a reliable, knowledgeable, and dedicated realtor, we wholeheartedly recommend Derek. He's simply the best in the business! - Evelyn Thomas
Derek was a pleasure to work with. He was thorough, always available, quick to respond and knew his stuff! He went above and beyond in making the purchase as easy and stress free as possible. - Will Shaw
We have been blessed to work with Derek for a couple of properties. Right off the bat, you know that you are working with someone that is experienced. He has been successful with always going over asking price. We have never been disappointed. - Eyleen
Derek, I can’t thank you enough for your “above and beyond” level of care I. The selling of my very beloved home. I wouldn’t have trusted just anyone with this major life event. You were consistently caring, responsive, knowledgeable and professional. An excellent negotiator and much better than I at remaining calm under pressure. You’re a trustworthy guy and a true pro at this. Thanks again. I really meant it!! - Krista Weltz
As a first-time homebuyer and a newbie to the housing market in Canada, I honestly felt quite lost when I started looking at properties. But I was lucky enough to have chosen Derek as my agent and he guided me through the most difficult times with great patience, extensive knowledge and a kind heart. Although I eventually had a change in plan and decided not to proceed with a purchase for the time being, I still learned a great deal from Derek and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home in the KW area. Thank you Derek! - Peiran - Peiran Hong
Derek provided us with the utmost support and guidance to find the right property. Derek is very professional, extremely knowledgeable, and dedicated in the quality of service he provides. Derek treated us like family and made the home purchasing process as smooth as possible. I highly recommend Derek to everyone looking to purchase or sell their property. - Daniel Lauricella
This was our second transaction with Derek, he is meticulous. I would not hesitate to recommend Derek when it comes to buying or selling a home. He is knowledgeable friendly and always available. - Allan
Being out of province we needed to find and buy a condo without seeing it ourselves. Derek was our 'boots on the ground' and provided us a walkthrough viewing via video. He then worked late into the night to prepare an offer for review early the next morning. And finally, he performed the pre-possession inspection and found a couple of things that we probably would have missed if we'd been able to do it ourselves. Thanks Derek. - Steve
After meeting Derek during an open house in 2020, we were impressed with how Derek presented the house and himself, and from there we decided Derek would be our realtor when we were ready to sell. We made the right decision. From beginning to end, Derek was thorough and knowledgeable about market conditions and where to price our home to have a quick but lucrative sale. We had a high number of showings within the first 24-hours and loads of compliments on the video and pics taken to showcase our home. We had multiple offers and sold within 36-hours of listing, and for 10% over asking. Highly recommend Derek for anyone looking to sell their home. - Kelly and Paul Suggitt
We met Derek via his agent friend whom we went to visit a house for showing. We didn't think we would meet again but he followed up and gave us detailed presentation of what a buyer must consider before buying a house. Derek gave relevant advice of pros and cons of many things in a house as a buyer agent. - Parth Patel
My wife and I had very specific "needs" and "wants" for a house to move to from our past home with our four kids. Derek patiently and diligently worked with us for almost two years to find a house that checked the boxes. He was professional, responsive and thorough throughout the process. When selling our house as the market changed, he repositioned quickly and became more proactive with contacting other agents and engaging with an agent and a potential buyer who bought our home. While it was a stressful process, Derek remained calm and reassuring. We were very happy with the service we received and would highly recommend Derek. - Sal Spitale
Derek is the best! My husband and I were first time home buyers and Derek was incredibly informative, patient, professional, and supportive during our home buying process. His responses to our questions were always very quick and clear. We moved to the area so his additional insights into the neighbourhoods was helpful as well. I can't recommend him highly enough! - Amanda Dunbar
Derek was very professional and knowledgeable in every aspect of our home sale. He brought expert advise in staging our home, did all the research needed in order to list our home at a fair market price. The pictures and video were excellent. Derek also provided a check list of what needs to be done prior to selling and what will need to be done prior to closing. He was there to answer any question we had and was available whenever we needed to speak to him. I would definitely recommend Derek to anyone that wants to sell there home. - Corinne Webb
We are first time home buyers and Derek has taken such good care of us every step of the way! I had some questions about the process and Derek was always quick to respond and lay out all our options. He is super thorough when he showing us listings and pointed out things we never would have thought of. Thanks to Derek my husband and I purchased our first home a couple weeks ago and Derek is still helping us along the process. He always had our best interests at heart, would highly recommend him! 👌 - Rebecca Schuster
Derek is amazing real estate agent his knowledge for selling was amazing my experience with him was great he explained went over everything I would highly recommend him for selling or buying a house made me feel comfortable explained every step in detail and got my house sold the same day - Rob Bolton
Amazing experience with Derek! Very knowledgeable about the KW area and very thorough, really helped support me and my family through the buying process. This was really important to us and if it is to you, definitely go with Derek! - L
SIMPLY THE BEST. The perfect representation of a true professional. Derek is the best real estate agent to work with, period! He helped us buy our first home in 2018 and sold our current home in 2022 in the Kitchener Waterloo area, in what we can only describe as the most smooth, comfortable, and unbelievably amazing experience. If you’re reading this review, stop, because you’ve found your real estate agent! Derek is the man, and we could not be more grateful for having him look after some of the most important events in our lives! - Alex Krivocheiko
Derek is the best! He knows the market, he's honest, reliable, well organized, quickly responsive with communications, resourceful, and personable. Derek has patiently and Kindly helped me over several years as I debated my readiness to sell, and has helped me often with his expertise and resources. You won't be disappointed working with Derek. I certainly wasn't! - Cathy Lee Farley
Derek is experienced, knowledgeable and very dependable. We've worked with him 3 times and the experience is always the same - he is patient, realistic and extremely helpful. He quickly responds to all our questions and always knows what to do in any situation. We will continue to recommend him to anyone that may need a realtor. Thank you, Derek! - Sibila Pratt
As a first time home buyer, I don't think I could have felt as confident in the process as I did if we didn't have Derek. He told us all of our options, walked us through the whole process, gave us resources, told us important points we needed to know, and he told us things that others neglected to tell us. When we asked for more information, he delivered beyond expectations. He was reasonable in telling us what we should expect to be able to buy but hopeful and ambitious to get us what we wanted. He knows the tricks and what to expect when you're looking through houses. He does his homework and makes sure you know everything you need to about the house and the area it is in before you move forward. Derek literally worked miracles and got us our dream house! Not to set high expectations, but in under a week of meeting Derek, we put our first offer on our dream house that we thought was out of reach and ended up getting accepted! He went through hoops and problem-solved along the way to meet all of our needs. He always had our best intentions in mind and was quick to respond to our messages when we needed him. I would recommend him in a heartbeat! - Chelsey De Jong
It was a great experience to buy our first house with Derek. He is very professional, experienced, knowledgeable and responsive . He provides good guidance and advice. We highly recommend his services! - Harinder
Derek help me to buy my small condo, and also help me sell it. He is very reliable, dependable, helpful , professional, very organized, trustworthy, efficient and very organized but he guided me every step of the way, he's always there for you. His the best agent ever!thanks to him! If i will buy a house again for sure he will be my agent! - Gina Ogao
Derek is an exceptional agent who is highly informative, reliable, professional, and helpful. Today we just sold our property in Waterloo with Derek. His knowledge and expertise helped us to get multiple offers and it was sold over listing. Derek gave us extraordinary service during our home selling experience, he even provided complimentary professional house cleaning services. Derek is one of the best real estate agents in the Waterloo Region. In 2019 & 2020, he was rated “Top Ten Agents in Kitchener”. Absolutely recommend! - Yi Hao
Very happy with choosing Derek as my Real Estate Agent. He goes above and beyond in working for you, explaining documents and the do's and don'ts of this "new real estate market" we are currently in. Would highly recommend him to anyone looking to sell or buy a home! - Carolyn Regan
Our home-buying experience with Derek was fantastic from start to finish! We initially met him while viewing one of his listings and immediately knew he is the kind of agent we wanted representing our interests. Derek is very professional and knowledgeable. He spent a lot of his time giving us a detailed introduction into the housing market and what to expect before we began our house hunting. Derek has been consistently responsive to all our needs – scheduling bookings and any inquiries we had about properties. When we viewed properties with Derek, he was always very thorough and pointed out details we wouldn’t have thought to check for on our own. We truly felt we were in good hands and that Derek wanted to find the right home for us. Thanks to all his assistance and guidance we finally did! He is a pleasure to interact with and we highly recommend his services! - John & Anna
We met Derek when we went to see one of his listings for sale. We had been to see several homes, always just calling the listing agent to show us the house. He was the only realtor that actually took the time ask us questions about what we were looking for and get our contact information. We knew right away that we would work exclusively with him on our search for a new home. He responded quickly to our requests to view houses and forwards any listings he thought might be a good match for us. With his help we were able to secure a home that ticked all our boxes and at a great price. When we listed our home with Derek, he took the time to explain his marketing strategy. He includes cleaners to give your house that extra little sparkle. Most importantly he walks through your house with a stager to give you that outsider's view of your home. The stager moves things (that you ALREADY have) around your home to create better flow and gives various tips. I feel this gave us an edge over other properties. We were so impressed with Derek's professionalism that we referred him to friends. He sold their home and they have since referred him to another mutual friend. Fantastic realtor! - Rhonda Smith
A great guy to work with. Extremely helpful and very knowledgeable with regards to all aspects of real estate. We would definitely recommend Derek to our friends and family. - Jeff Smith
This was our first experience selling our home. A friend had recently bought a home with Derek`s assistance and recommended him to us. We knew from the first visit that Derek was our Realtor- he was professional and down to earth. He walked us through the process in a clear manner. We also liked his marketing ability. Most important Derek was punctual for all appointments and answered our emails promptly. We loved the additional touch of having a designer walk through the house with us to provide input on how to prepare the house for sale. Derek even offered us a professional cleaning service or window cleaning service. We chose the window cleaning service which added the final sparkle for the house. We were completely satisfied with the service we received from Derek and would definitely recommend him! - Nil Woodcroft
Derek is a remarkable real estate agent. He takes time to explain everything that you're signing for--making sure all details in a document is clear to us. For both buying and selling, he was there every step of the way and provided us with all the best possible tools & resources that helped us make sound decisions with our new home purchase and prepared us well when we sold our house. We're very fortunate to have met Derek and have him as our realtor. Highly recommend him! - Joefrey and Melanie
Professional, knowledgeable, prompt, to list a few words! He listens to you and gives you great advice while keeping your best interests in mind. We had an amazing experience securing a home we love. Thank you, Derek. - Junko and Kaichi
We met Derek 3-4 years ago. We were not ready to sell...but his professionalism in just sharing what the market was like at the time, and his soft sell/ genuine care stayed with us. No pressure ever. No hounding us as the years went on...so now, December 2020, when we wanted to sell. We knew exactly who we wanted to take care of us! Connected with Derek on LinkedIn, and he has been incredible with us! Completely understood what we needed, knew how to care for us from start to finish. He is incredibly respectful, honest, and an excellent listener, has the patience to walk us thru all the details at our speed of understanding. Thank you Derek! - Joanne McWade
A pro all the way. We met with 4 agents, and Derek won the day. He was the best prepared for our first meeting and covered all the bases, including his detailed marketing plans, how to prep the home. The house was listed on a Thursday, and sold the very next Tuesday - 6 days later; we had 12 offers and received significantly above asking price. His input all along the way was so helpful to us for making the right decision. Would definitely highly recommend this hard-working, dedicated agent. His strategy and execution was bang ON! Great Job Derek Villemaire! Derek also helped us buy another property and we found the right place and submitted a winning bid, and it only took a little over 1 week. His guidance was invaluable, and greatly appreciated. - Terri-Lynne and John Mach
Derek Villemaire is a very professional and knowledgeable agent. He is very efficient, clear, professional, helpful, and polite. He sold our house within 8 days with multiple offers. Derek communicated superbly every step of the way. He works incredibly hard and answers all your questions honestly and with integrity. From the very start everything was so efficient and ran smoothly. From the initial evaluation, to the advice we received on getting our work-in-progress ready for a quick sale, his service was outstanding, and ranged from 'must-do' tasks to 'suggestions', realistic timescales, and helpful recommendations. It is not easy to sell a house during Covid 19, but Derek’s kindness helped us through it. - Birgitte Robertson
Derek was an amazing help when it came to navigating the confusing and often frustrating world of real estate. He took the time to understand the circumstances around our moving and what we needed in a new home. I often felt guilty asking so many questions or making changes to our search parameters but Derek assured me that our satisfaction was his only priority. His positive attitude, professionalism and attention to detail resulted in us finding the perfect home. We would strongly recommend Derek to anyone looking for their next perfect home as well. - Mark Luther