The level of stress and overwhelm of being a first-time home buyer in a crazy market, faced with the ticking clock of a renoviction in the heart of a pandemic, was beyond epic. Enter Colin Gareau; truly my hero. Colin is an impossible mix of all the best qualities needed to make an extraordinary realtor. (He’s too humble and sane to wear a cape, but I think it’s there ~ just invisible…) First of all, Colin brings a strong background of knowledge, wisdom, and practicality to the process. He elegantly envelops this in an air of calmness underlaid by an exceptional sense of humour. He is patient and intuitive, and truly understood me quickly, which in turn promptly earned my trust. (As a side note, I read in the reviews that he is basically Victoria’s best-dressed. That is no exaggeration; class all the way. And another reason for the cape being invisible.) Colin lifted the burden of a super-stressful situation from me, making me feel safe, and turning a challenging situation into a positive experience ~ dare I say, even fun… At the same time, his approach to the work and the find is serious and diligent. He is exceptionally responsive, was always there when I needed him, and if he himself ever experienced stress, he never let me see it. Also experienced with renos, Colin brings added value to the search by seeing the potential in a space and knowing, not only how much extra cost needs to be considered, but who you can contact for the work. Colin is a dynamo of unflappable energy. (Does he ever sleep?!) He is patient, ethical, honest, and caring. He has no problem calling a stinker what it is, and walking. He will only steer you towards what’s best for you. Colin is deeply respected in his business community, and with his connections, assembled a powerhouse team to get me safely through the entire complicated process, from knowing my parameters, to finding, purchasing, and updating. Colin helped me find my perfect, happy home. I wake up grateful every single day. I am still in touch with him, despite his busy schedule. If you need a realtor, you could not do better than Colin. He is simply the best.

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Condo / Apartment
Victoria, BC
Nov 2020
Oct 17, 2021 10:51

Chantal Gabriell