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Brent’s energetic, enthusiastic, and systematic approach to marketing our property was a significant factor in selecting him to sell our home.  Brent devised an effective marketing strategy which was focused, utilized our competitive advantage, and proved successful.  Brent was sensitive to our unique needs and concerns throughout the sale of our house.  Brent’s diligence, insightfulness, and problem solving skills sparkled during the negotiation process and during the sale of our home.  We are extremely pleased with Mr. Brent Beagle’s professionalism and performance and would highly recommend him as your agent.

Jim Kindrachuk

Brent kept us up to date on the market and took the time to really know us and found us exactly the kind of properties we were interested in.  We felt extremely comfortable with Brent and all of his opinions.  Throughout the sale, Brent was very helpful and willing to answer any questions.  It was a great relief to me to have his help.

Brett & Faith Chamberlain

He was very attentive to what we needed and always had an eye open for us until he found what we needed and liked.  Very courteous at all times as well as friendly.  We like his attitude towards his position as a salesman / Realtor & clients.  We would recommend Brent to anyone who’s looking to sell or buy, his attitude is that great.

H & C McIvor

It has been the very great fortune of Mary R. Kooi and myself to meet and work with Brent.  We both realize that without his working with us; way beyond any requirement of his position, we would have been sorely taxed, if not completely stymied; in putting together the business purchase that is now a reality.  Brent goes way beyond the accepted norm.  We have never encountered an agent with such care, concern, & diligence.  He’s exceptional.

Ron Cooper & Mary Kooi

Brent always kept us informed, very good with advertising, confident.  The one thing we appreciated the most was him always keeping in contact with us and keeping us informed on the viewings on our house.  Excellent service, even though our house was limited to a small percent of the buyers.  We would recommend him to anyone.

Don & Cheryl Beisel

Sold house on first viewing.  Cuts to the chase, no B.S.  Well done Brent!  Thanks for everything.

Don Blondin & Tracy Brooks

Gets things done quickly, bends over backwards for us, and knows his “stuff”!

Jim & Deb Desjardins

Friendly, courteous services & gentleman.  We would do business with him again because he’s a good salesman.

Erma & Bill Shaver

Went above & beyond to show the home at our convenience, since we live out of town.  We would do business with him again because he’s a nice, friendly fellow.

Kevin & Val Forsyth

Thorough and professional.  Very knowledgeable and listens well.

Gary & Carla Hodge

Pleasant, calm demeanor, intelligent.  Was very sympathetic to our needs and fulfilled them.  We would work with him again because he goes that extra mile to help you get what you’re looking for.  Keep up the good work Brent.  You will go far in your chosen career.

William & Maria Antila

He made himself available at our convenience.  Phoned often.  Very happy with his efforts.  I would recommend to anyone of my family or friends.  Brent did a very good job for us.  Found answers to every question and concern.

Sharon Beckett

He’s very patient.  Takes time to check in frequently with us to see how it’s going.  Understanding about what we’re looking for, cost etc.

Ken & Alison Schekk

Pays attention to detail.  Puts thought into process.  Very honest.

Dane Pfiefle

Brent was excellent.  Kept us informed almost once a week.  Worked very well with what he could.

Clarence Cazemier

Brent is helpful & informative.  I certainly appreciated Brent’s help and patience.  He was knowledgeable about the houses and I’m certainly pleased with this one.

Kathleen Budd

Helped select a place that was the best for my needs.  I knew nothing about real estate when we started.  Brent gave me a lot of information.

Byrnie Schroderus

Brent always on top of things – had answers to our questions.  He is good.

Urban & Annette Muyres

Although Brent was new to real estate, he made every effort to ensure we had the knowledge we needed to complete our sale.  Brent seemed very honest and open.  That is a pleasant quality in a real estate agent.

Barb & Darrell Smith

We would work with Brent again because he’s been very helpful and we enjoyed working with him.  Brent is always cheerful and enthusiastic.  He would bend over backwards to help out in any way.

Dennis & Laura Coderre

Brent has done over and above his duties.  Was very friendly and extremely helpful!  His professional conduct is A-1.

Ron Grover

Brent was very willing to answer any questions and if unable to was then able to find the answers.  Since this was my first home bought totally by myself, Brent was there to offer a lot of advice and things to watch for.

Dean Nikirk

Selling Your Home - Why it Pays to Use a REALTOR®

Before selling your home, you will need a clear understanding of the legal issues and potential pitfalls. One wrong action could result in a lot of cost and frustration, which is why it is essential to have a REALTOR® working with you, as he or she will make the sale of your home a successful and satisfying experience.

REALTORS® use the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) to give your home maximum exposure. MLS® is a computer-based system that relays valuable information about your home to hundreds of REALTORS® and potential homebuyers.

Setting a price for your home is an important but difficult process. Again, this is where the services of a REALTOR® prove invaluable. REALTORS® have the experience to help you understand how the market works and decide upon a realistic price that meets your goals. REALTORS® also pre-screen potential buyers to make sure only those who are serious and financially qualified view your home.

REALTORS® will also develop a marketing plan to help your property receive maximum exposure. This will likely include placing your home on the MLS® system and placing a "For Sale" sign on the front lawn. The plan will likely also include arranging open houses for other REALTORS® and potential buyers, and developing advertisements and feature sheets/mailers to market your home.

Once you have accepted an offer to buy your home, your REALTOR® will help ensure that all the proper paperwork is completed. He or she will also make sure that both parties meet the necessary conditions outlined in the agreement.

When you work with a REALTOR® you will likely get a better price for your home than if you try to sell it yourself. Apart from the financial benefits, however, there is an extra measure of comfort and security that comes from having a REALTOR® on your side. Remember that REALTORS® are governed by a code of ethics and standards of business practice. They have also been trained and licensed under the provincial Real Estate Services Act to assist in transactions involving real property. When it comes to buying or selling property, using a REALTOR® just makes sense.

Buying a Home - Consulting a REALTOR®

REALTORS® are members of The Canadian Real Estate Association who subscribe to a Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Practice. Members of the Victoria Real Estate Board are members of both the British Columbia and Canadian Real Estate Associations.

The following is a list of services you can expect to receive from a REALTOR® when you buy a home:

• A REALTOR® will fully explain the details of your working relationship (called "agency") so that you are clear as to when a REALTOR® is working for you or for the seller.
• A REALTOR® has access to hundreds of current listings of homes for sale because of a co- operative system called the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®).
• A REALTOR® can provide you with a customized list of homes that best meet your needs -- size, style, features, location, proximity to schools, shopping, etc. - and then make arrangements for you to view those homes that appeal to you the most.
• A REALTOR® will help you determine how big a home you can afford.
REALTORs® are familiar with the local lending market and can offer helpful advice.
• A REALTOR® has no emotional ties to any type or style of home and can be objective in pointing out the merits of one home over another.
• A REALTOR® will have information on zoning changes, taxes, utility costs and school and recreation services that could affect your decision to buy a home in a specific area.
• A REALTOR® will assist you in negotiating the terms of your purchase, which can be a nerve- wracking process for someone who is not experienced in negotiating.
• A REALTOR® will advise you of the legal process required in obtaining title and taking possession of your property; the costs associated with buying a home such as insurance, mortgage registration and legal fees will be explained in detail.

Source: Victoria Real Estate Board 2015

Brent enjoys helping others buy and sell their homes. When you sell, the focus is to get you the most money, in the shortest time, with as little work and stress as possible. When you buy, it's about working hard to help you find the home of your dreams at the best price, with the least risk and stress.

When you work with Brent, you'll always have his expertise, advice and skills available around the clock. You'll never end up dealing with some junior assistant. He’ll personally ensure you know the pros and cons of every decision you make throughout the entire process, so you can confidently decide what’s best for you. Every time you call you'll always be talking to Brent, and it's always about what works best for you.

While Real Estate is Brent's life, his interests and hobbies provide exceptional extra value. When he's not focused on helping people like you buy and sell their homes, he can be found;

1. Refining his public speaking skills at Toastmasters or other volunteer events. Brent enjoys the thrill of educating and entertaining a crowd from the front of a room. He offers the kind of confidence and posture you want in your corner, negotiating on your behalf.
2. Researching and investigating new technologies that will allow him to be more effective at helping all his clients. Brent was a computer nerd as early as middle school in 1980. He went on to manage computer operations for a medium size telecommunications company while completing his B.Comm. in Finance in the late 80s and early 90s. He has the technical knowledge to give his clients many advantages throughout the buying and selling process, and his services are improving all the time.
3. Studying world financial, capital, and asset markets. In fact, Brent as a CFA charter holder volunteers his time helping CFA candidates earn their CFA charter. It's important to Brent because the CFA charter is one of the most respected designations in the world of finance, and most importantly, the CFA Institute makes educating the industry about ethics one of its primary missions. The initials C.F.A. refer to Chartered Financial Analyst. To earn your charter, you must first complete an extremely rigorous graduate level program that focuses on ethics in the financial world, asset and investment valuation, asset allocation, forensic accounting, economics, and many other areas of investment analysis. It also covers the workings of world financial, capital, currency, debt, derivative, and asset markets to name a few. This knowledge gives Brent insights on how world events and international markets may impact the local real estate market. While no market is highly predictable, Brent's general knowledge of markets and various analytical skills help him offer many insights to clients just like you.
4. Playing golf, travelling, reading, hiking, or socializing with family, new friends, and life long friends from his days at Royal Oak Middle School and Claremont Secondary School.

Brent has personally developed his many systems for buying and selling real estate. It's all designed to get you the best deal, with the least effort from you, while minimizing your risk and stress.

Work with Brent, and you'll soon see why many people consider Brent their best friend in real estate. It's been his life for close to two and a half decades.