For nearly two years, Brenda Dean assisted my husband and I in our exhaustive search for the perfect property on Mayne Island. We found her to be honest and genuine, and trusted her opinions with regard to the homes we were seeing - including whether or not they were priced fairly. Often I would inquire about a listing and she would suggest that it wasn't the right home for us; she truly knew what we wanted: it had to be bright, sunny, private, not too big, not too small, in our preferred neighbourhood, etc. When the ideal property appeared, she knew before we even saw it that it was the one. Throughout the entire buying process, we felt that Brenda was advocating for us. We inundated her with questions, texts, emails, etc. and she always responded immediately and with good humour. On no occasion was Brenda unavailable - we honestly wonder if she ever sleeps.
We also used Brenda's services to sell our existing cottage on Mayne Island and the entire experience went perfectly. When an offer came in for our cottage that she felt was too low, we rejected it. We appreciated her resolve and trusted her when she expressed her conviction that our house was worth more, and that it was priced accurately. A few weeks later a good offer came in and now it's sold. We are thrilled with how quickly everything went. We bought the home of our dreams and sold our existing cottage all within 7 or 8 weeks - what a great summer.
We cannot recommend Brenda highly enough - The attention to detail with regard to her listings - the photos, video presentations, materials provided for potential buyers, etc - is admirable, and shows a genuine commitment to her clients. Brenda Dean is a conscientious, hard working individual, and a sincere pleasure to work with.
Adrienne Merlo
September 13, 2019
I felt that Brenda was very knowledgeable about the Mayne Island real estate market. She was always pleasant and helpful. I was very confident that all the required procedures would be carried out and the required paperwork completed.
Lynda Smyth
September 21, 2023
I had an excellent experience with Brenda who is a very hands-on real estate agent. We live in Victoria, but the property we were selling was on Mayne Island. Brenda assisted us with finding local people to do the junk removal and clean up of the house and property and she supervised their work for us. Having her as part of our team made it an excellent real estate experience. She also sold the house for us on the very first viewing which was stunning. She went to put up a For Sale sign and a neighbour approached her and expressed an interest in viewing the house. A couple of days later the viewing took place and they made an offer right away and after that it was just a matter of hours before the property was sold to them. We had a great experience with Brenda and would heartily recommend her.
Connie Jenks
September 18, 2023
Brenda was super helpful! It was our first time buying a place, and she always took the time to answer any questions we had. We really appreciated her support navigating the process.
Taylor Sonnenberg
July 26, 2023
Brenda is a delight to work with and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone who is buying or selling a home. She is knowledgeable, personable, and professional. Her work ethic is exemplary and I am grateful to have been on “team Brenda!”
Julie Ireton
July 25, 2023
Brenda Dean was knowledgeable, helpful and professional, an agent with integrity. We were most satisfied, and would highly recommend her.
Charles Moody
March 11, 2023
Brenda is exceptional. Her knowledge and professionalism is outstanding. She is personable and very helpful. We can highly recommend her.
Suzanne Dinelle
January 10, 2023
Brenda Dean is a true professional and a great asset when buying or selling properties in the Gulf Islands. She knows the market and isn’t afraid to tell you how it is. I highly recommend her.
Karel Carnohan
January 10, 2023
I have known Brenda since before she was in Real Estate and was the very successful owner of two businesses. She has brought that business acumen to her real estate career. I have used Brenda exclusively since she has been in real estate, which has been many years, and have never been disappointed. She is very knowledgeable and the hardest worker. I have bought and sold 3 properties in the last 7 years and have been totally satisfied with Brenda's approach, the staff she hires and the caring with which she conducts her business. Brenda is #1 in my books.
Maureen Pearl
December 26, 2022
My experience with Brenda selling my recreation property on Mayne Island was excellent. Her communication was timely and concise, she was punctual for any scheduled calls or meetings, and her knowledge of the local market is second to none. Whether buying or selling, I would highly recommend working with Brenda Dean, you will not be disappointed.
Brian Friedrich
December 21, 2022
Excellent experience from start to finish from a realtor who knows the local market well, and understood our aims. Recommend!
Katharine Norman
December 19, 2022
If we didn't have Brenda, the purchase of our home would not have gone through. She was tenacious, solving problems as they arose.
Robin Poncia
December 19, 2022
Brenda is extremely knowledgeable, bang on with the market value price and gave excellent tips for market presentation. Brenda's photographer took outstanding photos and video of our home and used a drone for the exterior. Brenda's extensive use of using all her marketing tools to market our home was very impressive. Home sold quickly and she negotiated perfectly on our behalf. She was above and beyond. Brenda was very professional and was in constant contact. We would highly recommend Brenda as you will be in great hands. She truly is the best and loves her job. We are very happy to have had her list our home.
Wayne Pineau
December 3, 2022
Brenda Dean is an outstanding agent and an absolute joy to work with. She really has her client's best interests at heart and is willing to go above and beyond. Her advice is no-nonsense, objective, and trustworthy. And she delivers the straight goods which is exactly what you want in an agent. We really believe that were it not for Brenda's persistence, we likely wouldn't have closed on our deal. So thank you Brenda for all your hard work. And for anyone thinking of working with Brenda, we wouldn't hesitate for a minute to recommend her.
Amanda Young
January 25, 2021
Brenda was our selling agent in an estate sale. Her marketing skills helped reach buyers in areas well beyond the local market and attracted a wide range of interested and qualified buyers in a short time frame. Professional videos were completed quickly and were of amazing quality providing a very attractive viewing during COVID challenges. Brenda was responsive to all concerns we had and ones that arose and assisted with staging and showings on short notice. We were able to market the home and vacant lots with realistic market values, open houses and showings and got the best possible return. She dealt professionally with unforeseen challenges and was reassuring and helpful during a challenging time for us. Transactions and transfers were handled quickly and professionally by Brenda's able assistants at the conclusion of the sales. I have sold and purchased quite a few homes in my lifetime and Brenda was simply the best of the best.
Wendy Hutchinson
January 21, 2021
Brenda was pleasant and professional. I appreciated that she respected my price range. Everything was completed in a timely manner and, from my point of view, smoothly.
Georgia Hunter
January 7, 2021
Brenda is a pleasure to work with - she helped us find and purchase our dream home and sell our previous home, all in a matter of weeks.
Megan Bradfield
January 7, 2021
Brenda first impressed us by being on time at her first rendez-vous...She was always on time afterwards and if not available, promptly returned phone calls. Was most helpful in finding the trades men we needed, obtained the documents required to do the septic tank and field replacement, co-ordinated the work and kept us informed on the progress. She was always available to answer our questions. The signing sessions were all done electronically and very easy to do mainly because she guided us through the process. My husband and I have sold/bought close to 10 properties and though we were always well served, Brenda is on top of the list.
Rolf Beckmann
January 7, 2021
Brenda is a very accomplished, successful highly professional experienced agent. What sets her apart is her marketing skills and investment in same. From home staging, quality photography, 3D photographic tours, full colour brochures, floor plans etc she succeeds in making a property very attractive to potential buyers. She is very current in everything she does. The extent of her marketing reaches both local, national and international buyers. With buyers she thoroughly knows her market, is a keen negotiator and exceptionally personable. She very effectively sold my home. I highly recommend her.
Ian Heath President Proper Measure Ltd
Ian Heath
January 6, 2021
Brenda was my agent for the purchase of a property on Mayne Island, which was complicated by my absence from the island during most of the proceedings. But with her knowledge, contacts, and ready support, it all worked out to my satisfaction. Even after closing, she continued to help me organize things for my moving in and setting up. It seems Brenda has a solution for everything!
Jachym Rudolf
January 5, 2021
We had the pleasure of working with Brenda in November, 2020. We were looking to make a quick move and, even though she was on vacation, Brenda responded to our inquiries and set everything up. Brenda has been on the island for many years which is so helpful, especially as we were moving from the city. She is kind and welcoming; I knew we were good hands when I saw my 4 yr old walking around the back yard holding Brenda’s hand. She put us as ease.
Kirk Ha
January 5, 2021
We met Brenda over 5 years ago, when we connected about our interest in Mayne island. She continued to keep us informed about properties and the market until we finally found our dream property in January 2020. She helped us with a quick purchase, ensuring everything was in order and the closing was an easy success. Brenda is incredibly knowledgeable about the island and properties. She made us feel confident in our decision, and we couldn’t be more grateful for her help.
Heather Bell
June 22, 2020
Brenda is great to work with! She is focussed and direct and we trusted her completely on both the sales we worked with her on (one of which was a complicated commercial purchase). No one knows the island better and no one is more professional. She gets things done and she's fun to hang out with. We would work with her again in a heart beat!
Lise Magee
June 3, 2020
She was great to work with buying and selling a property for us on Mayne Island. Kept us informed on every detail of the process, always on time and very professional. Will recommend her highly to everyone.
Elisabeth Brandt
December 27, 2019
For nearly two years, Brenda Dean assisted my husband and I in our exhaustive search for the perfect property on Mayne Island. We found her to be honest and genuine, and trusted her opinions with regard to the homes we were seeing - including whether or not they were priced fairly. Often I would inquire about a listing and she would suggest that it wasn't the right home for us; she truly knew what we wanted: it had to be bright, sunny, private, not too big, not too small, in our preferred neighbourhood, etc. When the ideal property appeared, she knew before we even saw it that it was the one. Throughout the entire buying process, we felt that Brenda was advocating for us. We inundated her with questions, texts, emails, etc. and she always responded immediately and with good humour. On no occasion was Brenda unavailable - we honestly wonder if she ever sleeps.
We also used Brenda's services to sell our existing cottage on Mayne Island and the entire experience went perfectly. When an offer came in for our cottage that she felt was too low, we rejected it. We appreciated her resolve and trusted her when she expressed her conviction that our house was worth more, and that it was priced accurately. A few weeks later a good offer came in and now it's sold. We are thrilled with how quickly everything went. We bought the home of our dreams and sold our existing cottage all within 7 or 8 weeks - what a great summer.
We cannot recommend Brenda highly enough - The attention to detail with regard to her listings - the photos, video presentations, materials provided for potential buyers, etc - is admirable, and shows a genuine commitment to her clients. Brenda Dean is a conscientious, hard working individual, and a sincere pleasure to work with.
Adrienne Merlo
September 13, 2019
I felt that Brenda was very knowledgeable about the Mayne Island real estate market. She was always pleasant and helpful. I was very confident that all the required procedures would be carried out and the required paperwork completed.
Lynda Smyth
September 21, 2023