We cannot recommend Elaine and MacLaine highly enough! Having bought and sold several homes over the years, we can honestly say we have never worked with realtors like them. From the very first conversation, when we were only thinking about making a move, right through to finding our dream home, they made the entire experience exceptional. We spent nearly six months looking and waiting for the perfect home, and not once did they pressure us to settle or make a decision we weren't completely comfortable with. Instead, they were patient, encouraging, and genuinely committed to helping us find exactly what we were looking for. They even went as far as knocking on doors in the neighbourhood we loved to see if anyone was considering selling. That level of dedication is something we'll never forget. Their professionalism, knowledge, communication, and genuine care for their clients are second to none. What really sets them apart is the incredible team they have behind them. Every detail was handled seamlessly, ensuring every aspect of buying and selling was taken care of. They made what can often be a stressful process feel easy, organized, and even enjoyable. More than just outstanding realtors, Maclaine and Elaine became our friends throughout this journey. We truly felt they always had our best interests at heart and were invested in helping us find the perfect home. We sincerely hope this is our forever home, but if we ever buy or sell again, there is no question who we'll be calling. They will always be our realtors, and we will confidently recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell. In our opinion, there is simply no better real estate team. Thank you, Maclaine, Elaine, and your entire team, for making our dream a reality! - Jenna and Christiaan

We were recommended Elaine after struggling to sell our home privately. After I reached out to Vantage West. We didn’t even have one showing until Elaine took over. She was so compassionate and thoughtful when she first met us. After meeting with her we felt so confident and sure we could sell our home. Elaine worked her butt off, keeping us updated on all the statistics and how to adjust our ad to make it more efficient. We probably weren’t the easiest clients, since we were so desperate to sell and move on to our next chapter in our lives. Elaine always let us take the lead and in a very professional way was able to get us to seeing the reality of the market. Once we made some hard decisions we were finally able to sell our home. Even after the sold sign went up. I feel like Elaine is always there for us and helped us get to the finish line. We also appreciated all Michelle’s help along the way too. Helping us off the wall a few times. lol This has been one of the hardest times in our lives. We couldn’t have done it without Elaine and Michelle. - Cathy Cyr

Here’s a polished glowing review you can post on Google, Facebook, or send directly to them: Working with Elaine and MacLaine was an absolutely incredible experience from start to finish. Their professionalism, knowledge, and dedication went far beyond anything we expected. They made the entire process feel smooth, stress-free, and even enjoyable. What truly stood out was how genuinely invested they were in helping us find the right fit and making sure every detail was handled with care. They were always available to answer questions, offer honest advice, and guide us with patience and confidence. Their communication was outstanding, and we always felt informed and supported every step of the way. Elaine and MacLaine are not only exceptional realtors but also wonderful people who truly care about their clients. We couldn’t be happier with our experience and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Thank you both for going above and beyond! - Cory Goodine

Can't say enough positive things about Elaine and the Vantage West team. We were new to Kelowna and still exploring neighbourhoods when we reached out to Elaine. She provided amazing local knowledge and education about the Kelowna communities, and the ins and outs of real estate in British Columbia. She happily showed us properties across the city and nearby municipalities and was always able to arrange showings that fit our schedule. Even as our preferences and requests changed, Elaine consistently found and recommended properties in our price change, which sometimes changed. Once we found a property we really liked, Elaine did all the background legwork to prepare a competitive bid, and went back forth with the selling agent on offers and counters. We especially appreciated her connections to all the professionals that we needed for finalizing the purchase. Without established relationships for lawyer, home inspector, etc we would have been choosing blindly. Elaine was able to put us in touch with a good selection of professionals that gave us piece of mind as we made our choice. Every single person we connected with was a consummate professional and provided excellent service, from lawyer, to home inspector, to flooring consultant, and fence contractor. Elaine and Vantage West was the whole package for our home purchase. We are two months in our new home and couldn't be happier with our choice; of realtor, and well as home. - Steve

Elaine showed us many homes in Kelowna and Lake Country. She was very patient, kind and professional. We genuinely enjoyed working with her to find our dream home in the Okanagan. - Catherine Mazur

Elaine is an excellent realtor, professional, patient, and genuinely easy to work with. She provided great advice throughout the process and went the extra mile to successfully sell a niche property. Clear communication and a smooth, stress-free experience. Highly recommend! - Sheila Madarasz

Elaine lived up to her promise "I will be there every step of the way". She had my best interest in mind and was determined to find my forever condo home. She was always upbeat, calm, had a forward plan of action and above all professional. - Willy Burgess

Generally, I've considered real estate agents to be a necessary evil. Very mixed results, but they know the business, so we're trapped. Some have been personally objectionable and something less than diligent. Elaine is a different animal. We've never had anyone this personable, industrious and positive. We did not have a multi-million-dollar property. That made no difference to Elaine. Her effort was relentless. She listened to us, unlike too many of her professional colleagues. She never whined about the dismal seller's market. She rolled up her sleeves and found a way. I wouldn't consider anyone else in the event that we need to buy or sell property. I give Elaine my unqualified highest recommendation. - John A. Sleeper

We are so happy to have gone on this journey of buying our new home with Elaine. She is a true professional who guided us every step of the way. She is a great listener who took the time to understand our wants and needs. She is patient, supportive, reliable and sincere. We can’t thank Elaine enough in helping us find exactly what we wanted. We will definitely recommend Elaine to friends and family. Also, a shout out to MacLaine for helping us as well. She was great too! - Louise and Darren MacDonald

We are relocating from Ottawa to Kelowna in the spring. Elaine has helped us through this very stressful move across the country with the utmost of care, knowledge and professionalism. We feel truly grateful to be working with Elaine and her team. - Susan MacKenzie

Elaine and her team are the best! So professional, very organized, made the selling and buying process smooth and efficient! I highly recommend Elaine and her team and will use their services again. - Shaun Banser

From our first meeting until the sale was finalized, Elaine went above and beyond with communication, up to date information, and details to support the sale of the house. There was nothing missed. I would highly recommend Elaine. - Michelle Johnston

Elaine was great. The photos and staging of our house went seamlessly and turned out perfect. Although it wasn't the best time to sell our house Elaine found a buyer for us in only a couple of months! - Christian Mellett

Honestly, I couldn’t have asked for a better person to be by my side through this process. Elaine’s professionalism, integrity, and genuine care made all the difference. Elaine went way above and beyond what was expected of her. I am very grateful for all of Elaine’s help and would happily recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor. - Lisa Lochrie

I can’t recommend Elaine enough! As a first-time homebuyer, I wasn’t sure how ready I was to take the plunge, but I knew I wanted to start exploring. From our very first meeting, Elaine immediately put me at ease and took all the pressure off. She met me exactly where I was. She was supportive, patient, and never pushy, which made the whole process feel a lot less overwhelming. Turns out, I was more ready than I thought. Within just two weeks of meeting Elaine, I had an accepted offer on my first home. Even in that short time, it was clear how dedicated she is to her clients. She was always available to answer questions, explain the process, and offer guidance whenever I needed it. Elaine came highly recommended by my brother, who also purchased his first home with her help. His journey took much longer, and he told me she was just as enthusiastic and committed on eight months in as she was on day one. After working with her myself, I can absolutely see that being true. - Avery Nishida

Elaine Godeghesi! This should be the first real estate agent anybody in the Okanagan goes with if they need to buy or sell a home. She negotiated on our behalf in an incredibly fast manner and she played hardball to get the price we wanted. Our process went so smoothly I don't think anyone could have walked us through this process better and on top of that she was incredible professional, fun to work with, and knows her stuff. I have a trades background and know houses well and she kept right up with everything while educating me on the real estate process even better. We bought a home with Elaine and in the future I know we will work with her again. Thank you so much! - William Murray

Buying a home is such a big step, and having Elaine alongside us made the process feel less overwhelming and a lot more exciting. From the very beginning, she brought a calm, confident energy and really took the time to understand what we were looking for. One of the most memorable moments was when she took us to see a home that wasn’t even on our interest list. We didn’t expect much going in, but we ended up really liking it. Even though it wasn’t ultimately “the one,” that experience made us realize just how much we could trust her judgment. It was a turning point—after that, we leaned even more on her expertise, and it paid off. Our new home is everything we hoped for, and we truly couldn’t have gotten here without her insight, patience, and support. If you’re looking for someone who genuinely knows the market, listens, and looks out for your best interests every step of the way, we couldn’t recommend Elaine more. - Kylee Scott

We highly recommend Elaine and her team at Vantage West. Elaine is a true professional. She is knowledgeable, personable, a great communicator, and genuine in her desire to make the process of buying a house a win-win for everyone involved. She works hard to make the process seamless, calm, and informed. Elaine took the time to truly understand our wants and needs, thoroughly walk us through the process, and provide solid advice. When something came up that she knew was a great fit for us she was on top of it and made sure we got in to see the property right away. She was absolutely right, and now we have a home that is everything that we wanted. Thank you Elaine! - Ian and Natalie

We are beyond thrilled with the outstanding service provided by Elaine and the Vantage West team! From the moment we decided to sell our heritage house, she demonstrated unmatched dedication, professionalism, and expertise. Remarkably, she managed to sell our unique property to the perfect couple in just three days—a testament to her exceptional skills and deep understanding of the market. Throughout the entire process, she kept us well-informed, ensuring we felt confident and comfortable with each decision. Her communication was prompt, clear, and always in our best interest. In addition to helping sell our current home, Elaine went above and beyond to help us find our perfect next home, making the transition as seamless as possible. Her attention to detail, patience, and genuine care for our needs were so appreciated. We can't recommend her highly enough to anyone looking to buy or sell a property. She turned what could have been a stressful experience into a smooth and successful journey. Thank you for everything Elaine! - Jennifer and Jonny Vizcarra

Selling our home with Elaine was a pleasure. We got our house sold after 2 days of showings in a market that worried us that it might take months to sell, with lots of local competition. All the members of the team at Vantage West were so professional and helpful. From initial meetings with Elaine to the amazing staging advice to the wonderful photos and video to the office staff who coordinated all the other members to arrive on time. Elaine is so professional but more importantly to us, she's a warm person who is easy to talk to and makes you feel special, as if you are her only client. She was never more than a text away when we had questions and we couldn't be happier with everything. We would not hesitate to recommend Elaine to anyone who needed to sell or buy a home in the Okanagan. - Judy & Kevin Pollington

We wanted to take a moment to comment on the recent efforts of our real estate agent Elaine Godeghesi. Throughout the process, Elaine demonstrated her knowledge, professionalism, and a great degree of patience. She was always extremely cheerful and very much on top of things at all times. Her level of communication was an A+, both very clear and always very prompt. It was quite interesting the way she always referred to herself and us (the client) as a team. Because it in fact requires a team effort including both agent and client in getting a home sold. As well, she always made sure that her team within the brokerage was on top of things as well. It was a great effort on her part and a great effort by her team at Vantage West Realty. And both she and her team will be with us right up until the sale is executed and possession is taken by the new owners early in the new year. We would highly recommend Elaine (first and foremost) to anyone looking to sell their home, but furthermore the entire team at Vantage West Realty. A job extremely well done! Kind regards, Jim Hare and Rachel Renaud - Jim Hare

We cannot recommend Elaine enough! From start to finish, she went above and beyond to make the process seamless and stress-free. Elaine took the time to truly understand our needs and preferences, providing tailored options and valuable insights every step of the way. Highly recommend! - Annina Kovanen-Blackwell

Elaine went above and beyond to ensure my house was successfully sold. I was concerned selling my house would be near impossible due to multiple tenants residing at the house at the time, as well as me not being physically present in Kelowna. Despite these complications, Elaine was able to utilize her versatility to generate plenty of leads, ensure tenants were comfortable and compliant, clean parts of the property not covered by cleaning services, coordinate staging and photography despite tenant presence, and negotiate favorable selling terms. Many of the points I mentioned are not typical responsibilities of a realtor, but Elaine's passion and genuine care for me as a seller, motivated her to take on these tasks. Elaine is someone who will go the distance for you, cannot recommend her enough! - Sam Diab

We started with a consultation a year before we were ready to sell. Discussed strategies regarding sale and pricing. Elaine was very professional and we had confidence she could sell our house once we were ready. - CA & D Slack

Elaine demonstrated a level of professionalism from the very beginning. At the first meeting, being scared and unsure of what I was doing, Elaine set the tone by providing easy to understand analysis and market trends that put me at ease and help me understand the process of being a first-time home buyer. I must say, I am not the easiest to please, but she was soooo patient, she took the time, did her research to ensure that I get what I was looking for and that I was fully satisfied. She communicated with me, every step of the way fostering transparency and trust. She was always available for questions. And most importantly, she took the time to explain the documents thoroughly and ensure that I understand before she proceeds. She is super efficient, and she makes this process seamless. Her genuine care and support offer a more holistic and reassuring experience. I would recommend Elaine any day, she is simple the best and an invaluable asset to her company. - Diana Williams

I’d like to start by saying thank you to Elaine and team Vantage West Realty. Elaine is just an amazing agent, I felt like I was her only customer she catered to my every need was so professional, friendly and helpful. From pre-listing, going over what needed to be done, to staging, having the pictures taken, the listing going live, showings, open houses the offer, and then finally the closing! Every step of the way either Elaine or her team was reaching out to me letting me know what was going on, what to expect. Once the sale was complete I got a very nice visit from Elaine to my office with a beautiful gift basket congratulating me on my sale. I asked her some business cards so I could highly recommend her to clients as well as my friends. - Linda Komac

Elaine was extremely helpful and patient with us in our journey of purchasing a new home. She was very attentive to our needs and what we were searching for. She helped us find that needle in the haystack. Thank you Elaine! - Amber Garon

When we decided to list our house, Elaine was polite, professional and friendly from the beginning. She is very knowledgeable and left no detail out. We appreciate everything she did for us during this stressful time and made it go as smooth as possible. Her and her team were available to us at all times for any questions or concerns. Thank you Elaine for the awesome job! - Amber Garon

Working with Elaine has been an absolute pleasure, and we cannot recommend her highly enough! From our very first meeting, Elaine stood out as an exceptional realtor. She walked us through the entire home-buying and selling process with clarity and provided invaluable information that other realtors had not. Her thorough approach gave us confidence and a solid understanding of what to expect, which was incredibly reassuring as first-time homebuyers. Elaine went above and beyond to educate us about the current market, setting up additional meetings to review the listings we had chosen and even suggesting other properties that perfectly matched our style. Her attention to detail and ability to truly listen to our preferences made us feel heard and valued throughout the process. Importantly, she was never pushy—always respecting our decisions and offering thoughtful guidance when needed. Elaine’s organization and passion for her work are unparalleled. When it came time to make an offer, she was patient and supportive, carefully listening to our concerns and taking our lead on offer value. Her expertise helped us successfully purchase our first home! Even after the offer was accepted, Elaine continued to shine. During the pre-closing period, she has been instrumental in helping us organize tradespeople, inspections, and correspondence with the builder—a lifesaver given that we live out of town. Her dedication and willingness to go the extra mile have made this process smooth and stress-free. Elaine truly stands out among real estate agents. Her professionalism, attentiveness, and genuine care for her clients are unmatched. If you’re looking for a realtor who will go above and beyond to help you find your dream home, Elaine is the one! Thank you, Elaine, for making this journey such a positive and memorable experience! - Dean & Tarra

By far the best realtor I have ever worked with - in 40+ years of selling and buying homes. This is our second purchase with Elaine. She is responsive and communication is excellent. She hors above and beyond, as does the supporting cast at Vantage West. - Tamara Van Tent

Working with Elaine was a pleasure . She is a very professional and caring individual . She not only sold my house but found me the perfect condo . She listened to what I wanted and went to work to make that happen. I am so grateful she was on that journey with me . I would highly recommend Elaine and her team at vantage realty - Deborah VanCotthem