It's no easy thing selling a home while trying to buy a new one. Mike De Dood kept the experience fun, calm, and way less overwhelming (than expected) from start to finish! He never made us feel rushed or pressured. He's a very knowledgeable and professional guy whose expertise about this city is unmatched. We also had some very good debates about proper TV heights and angles (you know, the important stuff when buying a house). 10/10 would trust him with our life savings all over again! It was an absolute pleasure working with TJ & Steph Realty. Would do it all over again if we had to... but we're really happy and don't want to! (All because of them) - Derek Sawatzky/Jessica Sherbinin

Mike didn’t just find us a house, he found us our home! He listened to our lists of what we would “like to have” and our “non- negotiables” and based on those parameters we found…the one! Mike patiently listened to our discussions as we went through each potential home and he asked relevant questions to help guide us through the selection process. Mike and his team professionally, thoroughly and clearly communicated “next steps” making the buying process seamless. This wasn’t our first time working with Mike and it won’t be our last! If you’re looking for a reliable, professional and trustworthy realtor, look no further than Mike! - Dianne Pfister

Over all excellent experience. Mike was always available to deal with any issues that came up with lawyers, agents and the Strata. I would recommend him to people I know and would work with him in the future. - David Murphy

Mike hit it out of the park! We’ve known Mike personally for many years so when it came time to find a realtor, we knew Mike's trust worthy, loyal and hard working personality was exactly who we needed to sell our home. Mike not only ensured we had an excellent understanding of the selling process he took the time to ensure we had a good understanding of the current real estate market and what we could expect. Mike didn’t wait for buyers to come to us. He proactively reached out to potential investors as well as the final buyers' realtor to negotiate a deal that worked for all of us. Mike and Kerri-Ann clearly communicated “next steps” and handled the document signing process efficiently and professionally. We’re already working on our next real estate transaction with Mike so I guess it goes without saying…we’d very highly recommend Mike! - Dianne Pfister

If you are looking for great real estate representation, you are in great hands with Mike DeDood at Vantage West Realty. He is attentive, thorough and very helpful throughout the process. He genuinely listens to your ‘wish list’ and works hard to make it happen. We could not be happier with him and his team as we navigated offers, extensions and tight closing deadlines. Feeling supported all the way through, made all the difference to us. Thanks, Mike! - Michelle Schulte

Mike De Dood made our first house a seamless experience and took a lot of the stress out of it. He is very knowledgeable and I’d recommend anyone looking for a house to give him a call! - Josh Andrews

Can’t say enough good things about Mike. He had a challenge in front of him as he needed to sell two of our houses so we could buy our dream home. And he made it happen within our deadlines. He returned our calls quickly and answered all questions we had. Great guy. Will use him again in our next transaction. Vantage west is lucky to have him. - Dan Benoit

We used Vantage to manage our rental property in Lake Country for a few years and when we decided to sell, we hired Mike Dedood from Vantage. He worked seamlessly with me and the property managers to get my property ready to list, as I am not located in BC anymore. Mike worked with me for about a year leading up to listing and made sure everything was taken care of. I needed to sell quickly and Mike worked with me to implement an effective strategy to make this happen. From amazing marketing, to speaking to agents even before we listed, Mike was able to get an offer on our property at asking price before we listed and we even got a backup offer shortly after listing. I was quite nervous going into this, but Mike and the Vantage team calmed my nerves and helped to get my property sold quickly and for our asking price. I would highly recommend Mike and his team! - Richard Augimeri

We had the pleasure of working with Mike De Dood for both the sale of our old home and the purchase of our new one, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish, Mike provided five-star service—always patient, incredibly knowledgeable, and attentive to every detail. He took the time to thoroughly answer all of our questions, no matter how big or small, which gave us a lot of confidence throughout the process. Mike's communication was excellent, and his calm, professional approach made what could have been a stressful time feel smooth and manageable. We were also very impressed with how organized the entire Vantage West team was. They provided us with clear, easy-to-follow checklists for every step of the process, which helped us stay on track and feel informed the whole way through. What really stood out to us was how thoughtful Mike was—not just with us, but with our kids as well. They were thrilled with the special gift he gave them, and it’s those kinds of personal touches that really set him apart. We would wholeheartedly recommend Mike and the team at Vantage West to anyone looking to buy or sell. They truly go above and beyond. - Tara Berger

We are first time home buyers and would highly recommend Mike to any of our friends or loved ones. Mike is a sterling example of sharing just the right amount of useful information and putting our values at the center of his remarks and recommendations. His knowledge and experience in the market lent us confidence to work through questions and concerns that we had with each property we examined to finally close a deal on something that we love! - Parker Brown

Will absolutely be recommending Mike to all my family and friends. When I'm ready to sell, or buy again Mike is going to be the first person I call. His knowledgeability and professionalism made us confident and excited about buying our first home! - Philip Denhollander

We have loved working with Mike to find our first time home. Mike respected our pace in finding the right home and arranged viewings for us in a timely manner. We always appreciated his advice and knowledge. Mike made the experience enjoyable and can’t thank him enough. - Sarah Stokes

Mike De Dood was a great asset to our home search. He greatly assisted purchasing our new dream home/lifestyle and took care of everything selling our current home. He really went above and beyond even managing to do some babysitting along the way so we could really dive deep into our property viewings. Communication with Mike was exceptional throughout both processes and turnaround time was very quick. Mike made us and the kids feel very welcomed in our new home with personalized items awaiting our possession. It was this attention to detail that really showed the difference that someone, like Mike, can make who truly listens and cares for his clients. S&A - Allysa

Mike is the best agent we have ever had to sell and buy a home. He was extremely professional, authentic and supportive throughout. When we initially contacted Vantage West we asked for a realtor who would not be like a pushy salesman, we had past experiences with other real estate agencies which were not a good experience. We were so happy working with Mike, he is knowledgeable, down to earth, a genuinely nice guy. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Mike to other people, friends and family in the future. And Vantage West were great to work with. - Melody Brewer

Great Guy ,honest and straight forward. Easy to work with, always gets back to you with an answer to your questions. Nothing was too much trouble. I would recommend him to anyone else - Ron Brewer

Mike went above and beyond to get two of our properties (rental and principle residence) sold at the same time in order for us to purchase our dream home. No small feat! - Crystal Benoit

Mike is an awesome guy and was really helpful in our search for our first home. He also provided us with alot of contacts and knowledge. I would recommend Mike to anyone buying or selling and would use him again in the future. - Robert Gill

We recently had the help of Mike De Dood to sell our home. The process was relatively seamless and we appreciated the professionalism of Vantage West's marketing such as, photography which included amazing pictures that had a natural flow, drone footage, and a virtual walkthrough as standard. Mike himself was easy to work with and worked around our busy schedules when we needed to connect. - Bradley Reibin

We cannot recommend Mike De Dood highly enough. He was very quick to respond, has great communication skills, pays attention to detail and has a great working knowledge of the local real estate market. Since we are from out of province, he met virtually with us and gathered the information needed to find the characteristics we were looking for in a home. He then sent us listings daily until we found the home that was ideal for us. Mike then walked us through the purchasing process which included finding a lawyer and a mortgage broker who worked seamlessly with us. In the end, Mike found our ideal home in a quick, easy manner and we could not have been happier. Thank you very much Mike! - John Pesenti

Mike was super helpful at every stage of the process! It was stressful to be trying to view and choose a home in BC from Ontario. He made that process as easy as possible. Great communication and wonderful to work with. Extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommend! - Heather

Mike was fantastic as our realtor. As first-time buyers, he made the process easy and stress-free. He took the time to understand our needs and was patient and professional as we navigated what we wanted in a home. Mike's deep market knowledge and dedication to our satisfaction helped us find the perfect home. He was always available to answer questions and provide guidance, making our experience enjoyable. We highly recommend Mike to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Thank you, Mike, for making our first home-buying experience so positive! - Isaac & Charlene

We decided to look at moving to Kelowna from Ontario. Mike was a great resource for us and helped make the transition as easy as possible. Mike was very knowledgeable and supportive during the whole process. We enjoyed working with Mike and would definitely recommend him to our friends and family. - Leann Petrie

Working with Mike was such an excellent experience. He is a knowledgeable and empathetic go-getter who helped me more than I can say! I'll keep on singing his praises for years to come. Highly, highly recommend! - Kayla Nazilli

We are first time homebuyers and loved working with Mike! His communication was great and always went out of his way to make sure we understood what was happening during the process. Super responsive and on top of everything. Made our first home buying experience seamless and fun. Would recommend him to anyone! - Austin Penrose

We are first time home buyers and had the pleasure of working with Mike de Dood. He was so patient with us and helpful as we tried to learn the ins and outs of house hunting and home ownership. He was so on top of everything, quick to get back to us, answer any questions, etc. and made the purchasing process so simple and easy for understand. He was always transparent with us which all made the decision making feel a lot more comfortable and like we had a trustworthy agent in our court. I can’t say enough good things about the guy! Phenomenal experience all around with Mike and Vantage West. - Haylie

Mike was great to work with. Had a sense of humour... was knowledgeable, and eventually together found what i was looking ..Good job Mike😀 i would recommend Mike to anyone.. - Shane Gitzel

Mike De Dood served as our buying agent to find and purchase a lovely house in Kelowna, BC. My wife and I are new to the area so Mike introduced us to the market, negotiated a good price, provided excellent support and was available to address our every concern regardless of workdays, weekends or holidays. Mike fulfilled every commitment and more in a professional but also most friendly manner. It has been an absolute pleasure working with Mike and we heartily recommend his services to anyone looking to buy or sell estate in Kelowna. - Andrew Cauldwell

Great customer service very supportive even at the end he removed a table and a couple pictures that we needed wait . Very professional we highly recommend Mike - STEVE PEARCE

I had the pleasure of working with Mike, an outstanding real estate agent who possesses an in-depth knowledge of Kelowna neighbourhoods, is punctual, and has a keen eye for finding the perfect property. From start to finish, his support was exceptional, and the expertise in the local market was evident. His ability to quickly understand my preferences and find suitable options was impressive. Even after the purchase, his commitment to my satisfaction remained unwavering, providing timely communication and assistance. I highly recommend Mike for his outstanding service, making the entire home buying process a seamless and enjoyable experience. - Nasim Mirzaei

Mike was an excellent agent to work with. He helped us throughout our purchase process and was an excellent source of information. Even when things changed on our end, he was able to find us the perfect place that met our wants and needs. I would highly recommend Mike and will hopefully get to use his knowledge and expertise with future endeavors. - Patrick Kennett