Victoria Military Relocation Experts

Call Geoff and Jodi for your next house hunting trip and enjoy the Peace of Mind of dealing with Experienced Professionals.

If you ask anyone connected to the Victoria, BC real estate market, or any of the thousands of people who have listed their Victoria properties for sale with Geoff McLean over the years, they’ll confirm that one of his defining characteristics is his integrity.

Geoff approaches his real estate vocation with honesty and straightforwardness. As a husband, father and homeowner, he understands the family/work balancing act that everyone negotiates. At the heart of his service is Geoff’s respect for his clients, fellow Realtors and the industry.

Three generations of Jodi Baker’s family have been involved in the Victoria Real Estate industry. Jodi’s grandmother was a realtor in Victoria, her mother (Heather Wilde) is a realtor and Jodi grew up knowing that she would be a realtor too!

After attending grade school locally, Jodi enrolled at Camosun College, taking Business Administration and majoring in marketing. She graduated in 1991, the same year she was licensed as a Real Estate Agent and joined Re/Max Camosun.

Since then Jodi has been been building her career based on a desire to provide friendly professional service to people who want to sell or buy properties in Victoria, winning several awards along the way. In 2003 Jodi joined Geoff McLean and Associates, and she enjoys being part of his team of real estate experts.

Why Buy a Home in Victoria

1.  The beautiful gardens of Victoria have earned it the nickname, ‘the city of gardens.’ Thanks to the broad range of plants that grow there, these gardens are world-famous.
2. Victoria has hundreds of kilometers of bicycle routes, lanes, and paths, and is known as the cycling capital of Canada.
3. Thanks to its clean waters and the diversity of surrounding marine life, Vancouver Island is perceived as one of the best cold-water diving sites globally.

First Time Home Buyers

Buying a home can be daunting and scary for the First Time home buyer.  There are so many steps, tasks, and requirements, and you may be worried about making an expensive mistake.  Few joys can match the pride of owning a home, but the responsibility can also come with sacrifices – from the financial commitment to the required care and maintenance. You’ll want to be sure both fit within your current or preferred lifestyle.

Buying your First Home is going to be one of  the most significant and largest purchases of your life. Do it right with the help of a Victoria Realtor who has the knowledge and expertise to avoid putting you in a home that you will regret buying.  Geoff or Jodi can help you find the right amount you can afford when buying a home.

Buying a Home in Victoria or Esquimalt

REALTORS® are members of The Canadian Real Estate Association who subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics and high 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 your needs — size, style, features, location, proximity to schools, hospital and shopping, etc. – and then make arrangements for you to view those homes that appeal the most.

• A REALTOR® will help you determine how big a home you can afford. Assessing the many financial alternatives is an important consideration when buying a home. 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, 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. Presenting offers and handling counter offers can be a nerve-wracking process for someone who is not experienced in the art of negotiating.

• Finally, 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.

A REALTOR® ‘s knowledge and skill can help in many ways to make the experience of buying a home a pleasant
and rewarding one for you and your family.

Victoria Real Estate

Welcome to the City of Victoria! Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia and is a city that is known for its temperate climate, natural beauty, and recreational activities. Victoria has a population of roughly 83,000 people (2018) and serves as the metropolitan core of the region of 360,000 people (2018). The City Of Victoria receives over 3 million visitors annually. On average Greater Victoria receives 2,183 hours of sunshine a year and roughly 66.5 centimeters of rain each year. Around Victoria are 1,600 signature hanging baskets that are on display throughout the city each summer.

Esquimalt Real Estate

Welcome to the City of Esquimalt! Esquimalt is home to the Canadian Forces Base (CFB Esquimalt) and is Canada’s Pacific Coast naval base. Currently CFB Esquimalt has 4,411 military personnel and 2,762 civilians that work on the base (2018). Esquimalt has many beautiful water front locations such as Saxe Point, Macaulay Park, Bullen Park and many more. Esquimalt is only 4km away from downtown Victoria and has a beautiful walkway along the water called the Songhess Walkway.

Military Relocation Realtor for Victoria and Esquimalt

Geoff and Jodi are your Local  Brookfield ‘BGRS’ approved experts,  and have years of experinece  in relocating Military and RCMP families to Victoria BC  and Esquimalt.  As members of Canada’s Lagest Military Relocation Program they have the training and experience to ensure your next posting is as Stress Free as possible.

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