
Simon Ward
Personal Real Estate Corporation
78% Response Rate
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Key Stats
Hired on Rate-My-Agent.com 9 times
88 reviews in 4 cities and 20 neighbourhoods.
10th in Kelowna, BC - 75 Reviews
6th in West Kelowna, BC - 9 Reviews
24th in Vernon, BC - 3 Reviews
24th in Peachland, BC - 1 Reviews
Track Record
#9 in Kelowna, BC - 2024
#7 in Kelowna, BC - 2021
#8 in Kelowna, BC - 2020
5 Years on Rate-My-Agent.com
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Success Ratio | 100 % |
Recommend Ratio | 99 % |
Response Rate | 78 % |
In Simon 's Own Words:
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Simon was incredible to work with. He really listened to what we were looking for and guided us through the whole process with patience, professionalism, and care. He knows the area inside out and gave great advice without ever pressuring us. You could tell he genuinely had our best interests at heart. We ended up with our dream home, and the whole experience felt smooth and stress-free. Wouldn’t change a thing — highly recommend Simon to anyone looking for a great realtor! - Calvin Holloway
Awesome experience! Simon and Riely are an amazingly detailed and capable team in an industry where this is sadly becoming rare. Our experience was nothing short of perfect as every aspect of our search, negotiation and eventual purchase was handled with personal care and flawless execution! Not only did they do what was necessary well, they went above and beyond, organizing all of our documents effortlessly and connecting us with local recommendations beyond what we will ever need. We wouldn’t hesitate to connect them with our friends and family and really suggest anyone looking for Real Estate help to connect with them! - Maximilian Hansen
I have bought and sold 2 properties with Simon in the past year. He is incredibly responsive and goes over and above to help in any way required. The process was seamless and I would definitely use Simon and Riely in future transactions. - Allana Scarfo
I have been dealing with Simon for over 3 years with multiple purchases. He has been exceptional to deal with. He has made all purchases easy and he and his team have made themselves readily available and very helpful. We will continue to do business with him and highly recommend his services. - Sharon Whitney
Simon was very proactive for us and reached out to listing agents to have their client’s temperature before we visited each house. Because of this, we were able to hone in on houses that fit our needs and budget after negotiations. - Cody Lowry
Simon is a bulldog and he was exactly what we were looking for! He is personable, knowledgeable and Steadfast. A strong negotiator. We will use him in our future endeavours. - Tara Lowry
Thank you Simon for your hard work and dedication to making this happen. I will recommend you to any friends, family and colleagues looking to buy or sell a home in the area in the future. I want to especially thank you for the handling of the negotiations and logistics and making everything go so smooth. Excellent service and great value! - Tyler McInnis
Simon was absolutley patient and helpful. He was honest and pointed out stuff that I wouldn't have noticed about the construction of the places we saw. He has a background in construction and home building so he was very usefull in that regard, and also negotiations with the sellers. He showed me so many places, and told me when he didn't think something was the best fit. He didn't try to rush me. I will be using him for my future selling and buying, and i recommend him to my friends in the market. - Rebecca Lawrence
Simon was always very responsive and dedicated to helping me find a home. He cared to make sure it was the right fit for me and always provided his honest feedback on each property/build. Simon is very knowledgeable in real estate and home construction. It was a no pressure, effortless transaction. - Dallis
Simon and Riely have been an absolute pleasure to work with. Three things that stood out for us: one, their excellent ability to take our feedback on what we were looking for and then showing us exactly what we wanted. We were very picky as we had a large list we needed to fill. They have worked with us for at least 24 months and that persistence paid off. Never once did their enthusiasm waver. Two, their professionalism throughout the whole transaction. They called, emailed, gave us details - it was so helpful. They were proactive, that's a rare quality. Three, Simon's negotiation skills are excellent. We took his advice and then he took our direction. It worked so well and everyone got what they wanted in the end. I couldn't recommend this team more. I would do another transaction with them in a minute. - Alina Martin
Simon was phenomenal to deal with. Could not have been happier with our choice of agent. We had some very specific requirements for our home purchase, Simon was diligent And patient in helping us find the perfect property. It was easy to see early on that Simon and his team truly care about their clients. We will definitely use Simon again in the future and highly recommend him for anyone in need of the absolute best from your real estate agent. 10/10 Simon. - Richard Marsh
Simon did an amazing job with us helping sell our condo. He was constantly trying to generate new buyers even when the market was quiet. He was always very professional and knowledgeable. He regularly kept in touch with us and kept us informed. He frequently sent us info on what was selling in the neighborhood that was comparable. I highly recommend using Simon as your agent! - Brenda Dagg
Simon has been an outstanding real estate agent! His availability is second to none—he was always quick to respond to my questions and made time whenever I needed assistance. What truly sets Simon apart is his willingness to go above and beyond to ensure exceptional customer service. From addressing every detail to providing thoughtful guidance, he made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend Simon to anyone looking for a dedicated and reliable agent! - Gabriel Cloutier
Simon Ward is one of the kindest, most helpful and honest realtors we have ever utilized. Even though we were indecisive he was incredibly patient with us. He and his business partner Riely Rodrigues are an amazing team and really have such a balanced and organized system in place between the two of them. We would highly recommend working with them not only because of their professionalism, knowledge, sincerity, honesty and hard work ethic, but because they are incredibly personable and trustworthy. We feel like we can truly call them family after our successful home ownership journey together! If we ever need to buy or sell in the future we will use no one else! - Cathy and Mike Robertson
Simon helped me and my partner purchase our first family home back in November 2021. I am eternally grateful him for guiding us thru the process! I am still shocked at how great of a home (& price) we were able to get, considering the crazy market and competition at the time. I have been checking the market for the last 2 years and there hasn't been anything comparable in terms of value since - despite the near 20% drop in SFH prices in my area. This speaks volumes about his understanding of the current market conditions & how to come on on top. Simon Ward has sold 6 homes in total to family & friends in the last 3 years. He has fought tooth and nail for every single one of us and we are all happy. Smart, strategic, knowledgeable and no bullshit. I cannot recommend him enough! - Ilya Erch
I cannot recommend Simon enough! Him and his amazing assistant Riely went above and beyond every step of the way. They helped us with the sale of our home and a very complicated purchase of our new home and I would absolutely use them again in a heartbeat! Simon was professional, very responsive, and happy to help us with any issues that arose along the way. - Sabrina Matthews
Exceptional experience with Simon and Riley when we buy our first home. They promptly answers our calls and questions. They explain clearly every documents. They made our first time home buyer easily and smoothly. Highly recommended team!!!! - Alma Dango
This was the 2nd property that I have purchased with Simon. As always, he was amazing! He has the best connections for every part of real estate that you may need. He is always very attentive and responsive. As begginner real estate investors, He has always provided a wealth of knowledge and guidence. He doesnt just buy and sell homes. He too is an investor, so his direct experience is very comforting. - Ryan Bigford
With out hesitation I would give Simon 10 start. Simon is fully committed to his clients, past or current. Simon helped up 4 years ago with the purchase of our first home and he was very professional, knowledgeable and made it a great experience. I recently needs some assistance with the value of another property, called Simon on a Saturday and without hesitation Simon was happy to assist, and I received the information in less than one working day. If your looking for an agent that will be there when you need them, Simon is committed to you! - Amanda Roberts
Simon successfully represented us as buyers. My wife and I were grateful for his local knowledge and negotiation skills during a competitive offer situation where he helped us to acquire our target property without any drama or stress. We really enjoyed working with him because he was attentive, proactive and brought valuable strategies on the process. For example he suggested a holdback on the sellers side due to a possible roofing issue, which turned out to be a liability many months later, and the seller eventually had to pay 100%. Had he not suggested and negotiated that into our deal, it would have cost us thousands. A highly recommended Kelowna real estate pro! - Brooks V.
Excellent, Professional, Detail Oriented. Simon and his team are excellent to work with, I will absolutely be working with them again in the future. His hard work and great negotiating skills are what you want when buying or selling a home. - Brian Kent
Simon is a shark that will help you get to where you want to be if you trust his advice and allow him to lead you. He is very open and honest but is a big picture thinker that will help you set up not just for the present but also for the future. He is with you to walk through this every step of the way and his client care is the best we have ever had experience with. He is relationship driven not transaction driven like most of the professional relationships. Simon in is in the business of building legacy and resilience in everything that does. He Loves helping people and it shows. - Ben
Simon went above and beyond our expectations during our search for our next property! His knowledge and expertise made the decision easy and we couldn't have asked for a better realtor. - Matt Gosselin
Simon Ward is the most professional personable easy to deal with realtor we have ever come across His knowledge of the market and its process is beyond brilliant I would not hesitate to recommend him and Riely for any real estate needs - Peter Hughes
Simon and Riely were great to work with throughout the sale of our house and purchase of a new one. Very professional, responsive and accommodating, everything went smoothly. 👍🏻 We will be using them again in the future. - Ken Sopyc
Difficult transaction and it took a lot of back and forth to make it happen. Simon understands our needs and goals and negotiated with the sellers agent to successfully complete the transaction. - Rodger Cameron
We moved to Kelowna in a very hot, multiple offer market. Simon got us into a place that worked for us in our relocation within a timely manner. Now that we are more familiar with the area we are using his services again to find a location better suited to our lifestyle. - Kirk Ward
Simon was very professional and easy to deal with right from the beginning. Understood our needs and narrowed down our requirements based on different properties he showed us. He used his past experience in guiding us during the negotiations process before closing on our home. - Kanwar Multani
We have recently had the pleasure of selling our home using Simon Ward as our realtor. Having been involved in 5 sales and 4 purchases in the last 10 years, we can definitely say that Simon and his team are the most professional by far. Even in a buyers market with higher interest rates, his team was quickly able to produce a qualified buyer. The level of detail he used in the advertising and brochures was exceptional. We were given plenty of time to prepare for showings and the whole process was very smooth and effortless. - Jasmine Powers
Simon is an incredible realtor! He’s constantly checking in, responds within 30 minutes (if not answered right away), has so much knowledge of the industry and is more than happy to share it with his clients! It was a great experience, and he always takes care of our family when it comes to real estate - we recommend him to the world! - Nicolette
This was the first property we have ever sold, so we were nervous and novices! Simon made us very comfortable, and took us through the various stages and tasks needed for a successful sale. It's a complicated site, with a Restrictive Covenant and some other issues. He and Riely Rodrigues did a great job of preparing/staging our house on the lakeshore, minimizing the impact (on us) of showings, and keeping us informed at every stage. They had to deal with the forest fires in the immediate area. Simon advised us to adjust our asking price based on issues identified in private ('Coming Soon') showings. Once 'public', he managed the various offers by potential buyers, and we ended up getting a sale at more than our initial asking number.We felt both comfortable and confident with Simon and his team partner Riely. They were professional, friendly and competent, and made the whole process as much a pleasure as such a process can be. They even gave us a beautiful rendering of our cottage of 32 years on the Lake, to keep as a mmeory. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND SIMON AND HIS TEAM TO ANYONE LOOKING FOR A REALTOR IN THIS AREA OF THE OKANAGAN! - Nick Finn (and Heidi Schroter)
Great market knowledge & sale happened even before unit hit the market! Got desired price & within required timeline. Would highly recommend Simon & team. Assisted with everything from advertising to final cleaning! - Carolyn Reitzel
Working with Simon Ward and Riely Rodrigues at Vantage West has been a real pleasure. Simon helped me find the perfect home. I was moving to Kelowna from another province and before we met in person, we spoke many times. Simon sent me listings for a couple a months before my trip to Kelowna so that I had a better sense of the market and what was available. I wasn't expecting to be able to find a place right away, but that's what happened. A week after I accepted an offer on my place in Ontario, I flew to Kelowna. In two days, I found my dream home. Simon and Riely helped me through all the stages of the purchase. The procedures were a bit different from where I was from. They were patient and quick to respond to my many questions. They also had helpful suggestions about practical things, like converting my drivers license or where to by a mattress. Riely sent me frequent emails to guide me through the various steps and combed through tons of strata documents. Their help didn't end after I moved in. Simon lent me a camping mattress so that I did not have to sleep on the floor. He lent me tools and spent a few hours helping me with my door lock. Simon and Riely make a great team and I am so grateful for their help! - Jody M
Simon was great to work with when looking to buy a place in the Okanagan. He is knowledgeable, reliable, and highly professional in all regards. Simon took the time to educate us on the local market and made us feel confident in our decision-making. We are thrilled with the property we successfully purchased. It was a seamless process from beginning to end. - Danielle Austin
Simon has impressed us from the get go and has delivered far beyond our expectations. He cared to listen and understand our needs, putting our priorities ahead of everything in order to find the perfect place. We’re glad we hired him and look forward to working with him again soon. - Rafael Marques
Simon was on the ball from the first minute we signed with him. Always daily updating new buying opportunities and giving honest opinions on the properties we viewed. He definitely has a mind set for repeat business and shows passion for his craft. - Dustin Schmid
Simon is a true professional. I highly recommend him. He's experienced. He knew what to suggest to get the most out of negotiation. I relied on his advice again and again, and I'm glad I did. - Victor Salmon
Simon is a true professional. He is very knowledgeable about the real estate market inlcuding market trends, lending rates, building trends, up and coming neighbourhoods. In addition Simon featured numerous items unique to my property that others had overlooked. This made the difference in a successful sale. - Rick Bondaroff
Simon is the gold standard when it comes to a highly regarded, trustworthy realtor. His “honesty is the best policy” way of handling business was refreshing, and I had great confidence in his ability to represent me and my family during both buying and selling property. He will continue to be my #1 contact with anything real estate related in the Okanagan region. - Reid
Simon found a previous seller with an expired listing and through his network of agents approached the sellers. The deal was fast and agreements were drawn and agreed to quickly. We were very happy with the purchase and the details of the deal he helped negotiate. - Rodger Cameron
My wife and I couldn’t thank Simon and the team at Vantage West enough. Their knowledge and communication made purchasing our first home as easy as it gets. We strongly recommend working with Simon and Riley they won’t disappoint. - Sam Brignall
I wish there were more stars to provide Simon, Riely, and the Vantage West team! They truly went above and beyond from the very moment we stepped foot in the office until beyond our closing day. My partner and I are first time home buyers with little to no knowledge of the real estate world. Simon made the process easier to understand, as stress free as possible, and fun! If you’re looking for an agent who truly is looking out for your best interest, look no further. Simons honesty, integrity, and communication has made us life long clients and we look forward to working with Simon again - Brie Fisette
Simon and Riely were such a pleasure to deal with. I had no idea what I was doing when it came to selling a house and it was extra difficult selling a house from a distance. I'm on the coast and the house was in Peachland. They were always in contact with every step and made a every difficulty seem like no big deal. Simon is an awesome realtor and is extremely knowledgeable. He was on top of everything including market changes and strategies and it was a great pleasure dealing with him. Riley was an absolute gem to deal with and was so on the ball with everything. She went above and beyond at the end of the sale and they really nailed it right at the end with the tight time constraints. I recommend them and will look them up in the future if I relocate! - Ian Wilson
The importance of choosing the right Realtor cannot be stressed enough. They are managing the sale of your highest value asset and you are trusting them to do so with professionalism, respect and knowledge. We interviewed 3 well known Realtors and chose to hire Simon from Vantage West because he was the best fit for our needs. He promptly understood the unique aspects of our property which translated into a higher sale value. From start to finish we were thrilled with the experience. We received staging advice from Heather to showcase our home in the best possible light. The photographer was amazing and we fell in love with the photos of our house. We appreciated Riley providing email support and ensured all information was sent quickly. Simon was always available to answer questions – prompt and professional. After the showings, Simon and his team provided us with feedback. When the offer was received, he skillfully negotiated the best terms for us. He also provided professional recommendations for companies needed to fulfill subjects. He is beside you the whole way and does an excellent job of communicating his strategy. All of the above is valuable, but most important is the bottom line – price. The best proof of ability is our house selling for 175,000 more than the LISTING price suggested by another company. How long would it take for you to save 175,000? Sold during a downward changing market (Sept 2022). We fully recommend Simon and his team at Vantage West. Professional, reachable, knowledgeable and great to deal with. - Dianne Bondaroff
Simon is very helpful and easy to find what you are looking for. Very professional and enthusiastic! Do yourself a favour an go with this guy. He will fight for what you want, and make it easy for you to make a decision in this competitive market. - Candacy
Simon went above and beyond to help us get into our first home (and navigate us through the process with a very short timeline). Simon was extremely professional and personable, he really made the whole experience seamless and stress free. He was very patient and made sure we understood everything as first time home buyers, and was always available when we had questions. We can’t say enough good things about our experience! Highly highly recommend Simon as your realtor. - Chantelle Dent
Simon went beyond expectations while attending to my first home purchase :) his attention to detail was appreciated, and he made the process very quick & simple. I would refer Simon to anyone buying or selling in the Kelowna area. - Michael
We used Simon after being referred to him by some very happy friends who had Simon find them a house also this past year. Even though the housing market was very tough for a buyer this past year Simon continued to have homes for us to see and once we found what we wanted he quickly closed the deal and got us an excellent possession date that satisfied our timeline needs. The team he has around him were also very efficient in telling us what we needed to do on our end so the process moved along seamlessly. Thanks for setting up our family in a stress free transition...greatly appreciated! - Benji & Tannis Miles
Simon is an excellent realtor. He handled negotiations well, was responsive and available to us for showings anytime. I would definitely use him again for another purchase or sale of a property. Highly recommended! - Trevor Glinsbockel
Working with Simon has been a terrific experience . His process and people are next level and communication skills for him and his team are 5 star! Simon and his team treated me and my family like we were his only clients and made us feel like family! Simon’s in depth knowledge of the housing market and his unique processes made me feel very confident that he had given me the skills to purchase in a volatile market. With his excellent guidance , teaching , advice and coaching. Simon and his team were able to get me into the house of my dreams . Thank you Simon ward for the incredible service you have provided and I cannot wait to use you for my next real estate need! - Jackson Hand