Janice Stromar, PREC Accepting New Clients

Janice & Tom are a fantastic team -- two extremely knowledgeable and personable realtors, who genuinely want to help you find your perfect home. - Andie Tomlinson

Janice and Tom were recommended to us by family and with good reason. We were moving from the mainland and they made the move much easier. We received up-to- the- minute listings via email but they added their knowledge regarding the buildings, locations and strata information. They were so good about picking us up at the ferry and showing us condos. They made us feel very comfortable like friends instead of just realtors yet they were always very professional. We would definitely recommend them to others. - Joe and Pam

Jan and Tom did an amazing job helping some first-time buyers finding the perfect place. They quickly and effectively answered all our questions through the whole process, and we had a lot of questions! They answered honestly and made sure that we understood what the answers meant. We now have the perfect little house, in a neighbourhood that suits us. We are so very happy to be there. They went above and beyond and we are so happy that they were referred to us. We don't plan on moving anytime soon, but when/if we do, we will use them again. - Lisa & Darrell

I bought my first home around 4 years ago with Jan and Tom and had a very positive experience although brief as we bought very quickly. This second time around I was going through a separation and selling. Our sale was very quick (about two weeks) even after the downturn in the market with the foreign buyers tax. I think this is because of the high quality 3D layout and professional photos they did. I was also looking to buy on my own after selling my first house. I mostly worked with Tom and each time I was shown a house I got a spec sheet and folder to keep track of what I saw. He was very responsive and thorough in letting me know what issues on properties were and might be. There was absolutely no pressure to buy at all and he let me take the lead on my search, which was perfect for me. I was nervous about purchasing a home by myself and had lots of questions about my rental income unit, all of which were answered. When I moved in I was surprised with a gift from Tom of some of the beautiful furniture that the former owners had! I was so touched. Definitely recommend both Jan and Tom, even without the present! - Darby Love

Janice and Tom made the purchase of our home in Nanaimo a wonderful experience! We are from out of town so their complete knowledgeable of the area, professionalism and going the extra mile really helped us out. They truly care about their clients and really try to do their best to find you the right home. They never pressured us as we searched endlessly and found the perfect home for us. We highly recommend them. - Sean & Margarita

I cannot say enough good things about the service we received but I'll try! Working with Jan was a stress free experience. She is always professional, personable, punctual, and responsive, and we'd highly recommend the Stromars to anyone buying a home in the Nanaimo area! - The Bailey family

When I listed my condo I interviewed several local realtors. Jan and Tom's combination of experience, professionalism and genuine personal touch were all deciding factors. Less than three weeks later my condo sold at asking without conditions. I was out of country, but the sale was smoothly coordinated. Did I mention that Jan and Tom were confident I could realize a 15% higher return than any of the other realtors were willing to work towards? I have recommended them to my family. I recommend them to you. - Brian Pareis

Tom and Janice have been my realtors since 2004. They sold my first home, found my perfect second home and then sold that home for the price I wanted in record time in the worst market in 10 years. They always made me feel like I was more important than the sale which, in my opinion, is rare. The next time I buy a home, I will definitely call Tom and Janice. I give two thumbs up and strongly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell their home. - Carrie Tuinstra

I have used a few agents in my life, and they by far are the best I have ever used. They really made sure we got the best investment. - Jessica boyd

My husband was an award-winning realtor in Nanaimo for 20 years and during that time, worked with Janice and Tom on the same real estate team. When my husband retired in 2010 and we started selling rental properties, there was no question in our mind that we would go with Jan and Tom. They're the perfect mesh of up-to-date real estate technology and the gift of relating in a personal manner to buyer and seller needs while having a high sense of integrity, attention to detail, and professionalism. We plan to list our other rental properties with them over the next 2 years and we don’t hesitate in recommending them to anyone we talk to who is thinking of buying or selling. They’re not only our realtors, now they’ve become good friends. - P. Weir & S. Whitman

Jan and Tom are hands down, AMAZING! Coming from out of province, with only 3 days to find a house, (and on my own), both Jan and Tom took excellent care of me. Starting with the detailed emails and information sent to me online, phone calls, and then the warm welcome here in Nanaimo, all was superb. The first thing that struck me was Jan’s down to earth honesty and appraisal of each home we were about to visit. Having never been to Nanaimo before, that was exactly what I needed. She gave me valuable advice about properties, lifestyles, and trends for each neighbourhood, including things to look out for, events, and proximity to the places we would frequent on a regular basis. Jan was very familiar with not only the structure of properties, but strata rules, city guidelines, interior design and general “mood” of the homes. Emails, texts, and late night phone calls were all answered quickly and thoroughly. I really felt she made the time to be available for only me during my quick visit. Interactions were always friendly and polite. I never felt rushed or under pressure, and every morning I was picked up at the hotel by either Jan or Tom, on time, and with a smile, which are simple things, but during a stressful time, put me at ease. After my 3-day whirlwind tour, Jan and Tom and I relayed all the property details to my husband, (which means they had to explain everything AGAIN), and we decided on a home that was perfect for our lifestyle and within our budget. But the service didn’t end there. They sent us referrals for lawyers, home builders and contractors for the renovations, and have since been there for us as we navigate our way through a new city finding doctors, places to eat, fitness centres, and interesting things to do. For us Jan and Tom are more than real estate agents. They are good neighbours, friends who take the time to get to know you and your needs. We would highly recommend their services. We couldn’t be more grateful for what they have done for us. If we were to sell or buy any property in the future, the first ones we would call would be Jan and Tom. - Linka van As

Deciding to move from Toronto to BC to be nearer our children and grandchildren in Nanaimo and Vancouver, we found ourselves at the height of the real estate craze in Vancouver that was affecting prices in Nanaimo. As we tried to wrap our heads around the prices, square footage and loss of Ontario home and community, Janice provided answers to many questions, asked significant questions of us and what we wanted, and brightened our days as she accompanied us on the home tours she arranged. She was unfailingly professional and helpful as we considered, offered, changed our minds. We are very grateful for her and for the services she offered as a real estate professional. We highly recommend her and Tom. - A Finney

Janice and Tom were awesome to work with. They coordinated the sale of our home and made finding our new place a stressfree experience. Their pictures and advertising are spectacular and they were very patient helping us find our new home. - Kerri & Sherwin Isaac