Fil Strycharek
Personal Real Estate Corporation

Always a pleasure working with Fil! He recently helped me get back into the Kelowna market and his expertise made all the difference. The place I ended up buying wasn’t even on my radar but Fil added it to the showing schedule and it turned out to be the perfect spot. When it’s time for the next upgrade, I’ll be sure to reach out to Fil again. - Emilie Poulin

First off, I rarely ever give a 5/5 or a 10/10. Everyone has room for improvement. That being said, IF I did give 5/5s Fil would get them. I have a property that is for a specific purpose and not generally looked at by the typical buyer. Normally this rental property on Academy Hill would be a hot item but with interest rates and the time of year investors, and Mom’s and Dad’s were few and far between for student housing accommodations. Based on comparables, we were well positioned to sell, and the first offer was a bit lower than expected. It turns out that was the best offer but that’s hindsight. For about 3weeks we had several quality showings then they practically stopped. Fil worked with me, and we modified the price and even then no action. Apparently, there was no activity on the hill for a while. My listing was coming due, and it was going off the market until the late winter/early spring 2025. Fil kept working on the property even without the listing and we did get a purchaser who unfortunately wasn’t fully qualified by the selling agent. Speaking with Fil I re-listed the property, and he kept pushing for showings and finally a new purchaser came and we sold firm a few weeks back closing in Jan 2025. The net result was a little lower than I was expecting but with the carrying costs and the hassle of having tenant trying to sell in the new year I was happy to see it firm up. From my experience, Fil is definitely a dedicated agent who works diligently. Over my life I’ve been a part of dozens of deals, and Fil is likely the hardest working agent I’ve come across. Thanks Fil. Cheers, Stephen - Stephen O'Brien

The first time I engaged Fil was in 2023 when I was handling the sale of my uncle’s home in Kelowna. As I reside in Alberta and am not a Kelowna resident, I started my realtor search on this site to find a realtor to use. I had actually reached out to 3 other realtors from 3 different brokerages prior to reaching out to Fil. I had a specific interview list and requirements I expected of both the realtor and their associated brokerage firm, and the first 3 realtors I had reached out to connect with (also found on this same site) did not satisfy what I was asking for. In other words, they were selling me their services, and not listening to what I was needing. Fil (and Vantage as the brokerage firm) listened to my specific needs and agreed to work with them. Fil was extremely professional, provided sound advice, worked hard to handled some of the unique issues with the property. He delivered top quality service in all areas to finalized the sale. To me, being a top realtor is more than selling to me to get the engagement, it’s listening, being honest and practical along with the providing the services. Fil was all that. I just listed my condo in Kelowna very recently and there was zero question about who my realtor was going to be, as Fil is top quality in my assessment. The advice, posting and early busy activity on the unit are proving to me again that my selection of Fil will be worth every penny. - Ryan Chong

Fil and his team made selling my condo a truly simple, stress free and satisfying endeavour. Fil’s professional team was easy to connect with any and all questions on every subject. The way they staged then presented my condo made it irresistible to buyers and got my first offer within 48 hours!! And yes we ended up selling to that buyer. This is the only team to use when selling your home. I recommend them 100% - Benjamin Hefford

Fil was incredibly easy to work with, he communicated very effectively and made the whole process so smooth. In the future I would definitely work with Fil again and recommend him to anyone needing to buy or sell a property. - Dylan

I had full confidence in Fil, second time around with his services. He has always been efficient and truthful. I always felt respected in his answers when I didn’t have a clue what some terminology baffled me - Suzanne Grierson

Fil was a very connected on board Realtor. He was there for every question and concern we had no matter how trivial. We really appreciated his pleasant and friendly approach and the respectful way he dealt with all our concerns. - Doris (Jackie) Wilson & Clayton wilson

Fil was helpful in getting everything set up and listed, he handled the negotiations well and ultimately got me the price that I was after. Fil has lots of knowledge and expertise leading to successful transactions. - Sam

I am from the Fraser Valley, and began using Vantage West property management team (Chrissy) through a friends’ recommendation a few years ago. Due to unforeseen circumstances, this year I needed to sell my condo asap, unfortunately in an unstable real estate market. Fil and his team were able to successfully sell the condo AND work with their Vantage West property management team to assist us in relocating my tenants in a timely fashion so it would not distrust the sale of the property. Which they were able to execute. Simply amazing what they magaed to accomplish in such a short period of time. From day 1 to the completion of the sale, the Vantage West organization has been first class all the way with their services, communications, and professionalism. Whether you are in town or out of town, Vantage West is THE BEST, and I confidently recommend them to anyone in the market!! And recommend anyone working in the market, be more like Vantage West!! - Mike MacIntosh

Fil was amazing to work with! Thanks to his expertise and quick action, we were able to secure our dream home the first day we saw it! He guided us through the entire process with ease, always available to answer questions and provide advice. We couldn’t have done it without Fil’s dedication and professionalism. Highly recommend! - Helena Strycharek

I recently had the pleasure of working with Fil to sell my property, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From the very beginning, he was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly responsive. He took the time to understand my goals and worked tirelessly to ensure that the entire process was smooth and stress-free. Fil provided excellent advice on pricing, staging, and marketing, which led to good offers in this difficult market. His negotiation skills were top-notch, ensuring that I got the best possible price. What really stood out to me was Fil's commitment to keeping me informed at every step. He was always available to answer my questions and provided regular updates, which I greatly appreciated.I would highly recommend Fil and Vantage West Realty to anyone looking to sell a property. - Lech Strycharek

Fil was professional and experienced. Any questions that were asked Fil answered in a respectable and intellectual manner. His representation was highly appreciated. Fil’s interaction with all parties involved was in a timely and impressive manner to accommodate. the tight close. He went above and beyond to make sure I was completely satisfied with the full process of the purchase. Thank you Fil. - Gayle Jelinski

Great friendly realtor! Gets useful background information on listed homes to help making a decision on an home easier. Always available and ready to answer questions you might have. - Donelle Woods

Fil was great. Found an absolute gem of a property for our family. We were very specific with our wants and needs and in the end found us exactly what we were looking for. - B Tetlock

Fil was instrumental in selling our home. Not only is he backed by vantage west which allows for a further marketing reach but Fil is extreme knowledgeable, forward thinking and someone that gets the job done. His relationships in the community and his amazing sales skills are what helped get our place sold within two weeks of listing and over asking price. - Kyla &Andrew

I have used Fil’s services numerous times and he is BY FAR THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS!! His professionalism, honesty, integrity and knowledge is outstanding!! And he is a Wonderful, down to earth individual!! I am a client for life!! 💎💎💎💎💎 - Karen Northcott

Fil and his team were very helpful in the purchase of my first home. I would highly recommend and I would use him as a realtor in tyne future. - Cody

Excellent service. Fil is very detailed oriented. Before going live, he explained everything in detail. There was no misunderstanding. Most importantly, he was able to sell my place within a very short period of time, despite the market being on a slower end. I am very impressed and delighted with Fil’s services. - Dan

We reached out to Vantage West last spring as they had featured a property that we were interested in viewing. We were connected with Fil and it couldn't have been a better recommendation. Fil patiently showed us several properties and we discussed strategy to prepare for selling in the following year. He kept in contact with us and set us up with an online website showing suitable properties coming on market. This spring we were ready to sell but wanted to ensure our choice of agent knew how to navigate in this difficult market. We interviewed 3 others and were satisfied that Fil was indeed the one we wanted to entrust with the sale of our home. We received a solid offer 2 1/2 weeks after listing and closed a week later. We really feel that Fil's networking abilities, his negotiating skills and marketing made the difference in getting a quick sale with so much competition. The advice we received throughout was spot on and we couldn't be happier with the excellent service we received from Fil and the entire Vantage West team. We highly recommend Fil to anyone looking for a competent, knowledgeable and personable professional focused on getting results. - Judy and Len Zachary

Fil and his team did an awesome job selling our house. He was calm and reassuring and everything came together. Did a great job of finding us our new place too! - Sheilagh Fitzpatrick

Phil has made this whole journey stress free and with his team very professional. He gave us great advice on how to show our property for viewing.I would definitely recommend Phil and his team to any one looking for a realtor. Again they made this whole process stress free. - Thomas and lin moss

I was matched with Fil when I called Vantage West about their Guaranteed Sale program. When I decided not to use that program, I had originally planned on using an agent I had previously interviewed. However, I stayed with Fil due to his extremely positive attitude and proactive approach in listing my house that had tenants living there. He assured me he would take care of the issues that can arise with listing a tentanted house; a promise that he kept in spades! Then, through his realtor to realtor marketing, my house had an accepted offer the DAY BEFORE it hit the market. He gave me great advice on pricing my house and I believe this was key in such a quick sale. I was very happy with Fil and his team and would not hesitate to use them again and recommend them to others needing a fantastic Real Estate team. - Lisa Kelly

Fil is very professional and efficient . I would highly recommend him for your real estate needs. I am 100% happy with the job he did on getting my property sold ! - Karen Loewen

Fil helped us to sell our condo in a very difficult market. His data driven approach provided us the sensible expectations and his effective listing strategy brought us a great deal. - Ted

Always a pleasure to work with Fil, got us better than our asking price. Very communicative and has the full support of a knowledgeable team backing him. 10/10 highly recommended. - Evan

We had used Fil Strycharek to sell two of our condos a few years back when the market was hot and both homes sold within the first couple of days on the market. When we decided to list our house this year, we knew the market conditions were not as great for sellers and we understood that the home would likely sit on the market for awhile before selling. Either way we felt confident in knowing that Fil was the right agent for the job. To our surprise we had an accepted offer within only hours of being on the market! Thank you Fil for selling another one our homes in record time!!! - Ariane Blazek

We selected Fil after interviewing 3 Agents. We were very pleased with his calm down to earth demeanour, reassuring confidence and professionalism. Carefully explaining in detail the services he and his team had to offer over and above the other agents. We highly recommend Fil to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. We always felt that Fil and his team at Vantage West Realty “worked for us”, we were his #1 priority - ROBERT & JUDY LAJOIE

Working with Fil and Jane at Vantage West Realty was an absolute pleasure throughout our home buying journey. Their patience and understanding as we navigated through various properties to find the perfect fit for our needs was truly amazing. They were incredibly knowledgeable, offering candid advice and guidance every step of the way. Their ability to explain real estate concepts in simple terms ensured that we felt empowered and informed throughout the entire process. Additionally, Michelle's exceptional follow-up at Vantage West Realty exceeded our expectations. From ensuring we had all the necessary documents prepared to even providing us with a comprehensive moving checklist, she went above and beyond to ensure a smooth transition into our new home. Also receiving a personalized message from AJ Hazzi, the founder and managing broker at Vantage, seeking our feedback on the process showcased a level of commitment to customer satisfaction that is truly remarkable. Overall, the first-class service we received from Fil, Jane, Michelle, and the entire team at Vantage West Realty made our home buying experience not only easy but also memorable. Thank you again to the entire team - Todd Weitzel

Fil was great during the whole process. He gave me great advice and kept me updated along the way. We closed the sale so much faster than I was expecting. Highly satisfied! - Alice Guasco

Fil was invaluable in both selling our Kettle Valley townhome and then purchasing our home in West Kelowna. Just days before closing on the townhouse, we had a laundry room flood and were devastated thinking it would derail the sale. But, Fil was able to smooth the waters, as it were, and left everyone happy. He also then was able to secure our new home when there was a competing bid. We could not be happier to have had Fil on our side and will absolutely ask him to help when the time comes to change homes. - Paul and Beth