Testimonials

When choosing a real estate professional, get to know their history!

Below, you'll find information that will help you get to know me better - from awards and credentials I've achieved, to references from past clients.

 

I consider the satisfaction of my clients to be my greatest achievement, and take pride in my high volume of repeat business and referrals.

Call me today - I'd love to add you to this growing list!

 


 

 You were absolutely amazing during the selling of our condo. We felt like we were the only clients you had. The time and effort you put in was amazing. You were always professional and very easy to get along with. I cannot begin to express how happy we are with your work. I have no doubt we will be recommending you to anyone who is ever looking for a realtor. Thank you again for all your hard work Doug.

 

Matthew Randall


 

Doug Williams was the key to us selling our place. Beggining with his preliminary evaluation and helpfull suggestions for renovations through to the excellent photo gallery, he remained in constant communication with us about every development in the selling process. His networking and advertising, as well as constant open houses and follow ups with potential buyers are no doubt the reason why we revieved 3 offers in the first 4 weeks and sold within 5 weeks in a very slow buyers market. Having worked with other realtors in the past, I was pleasently suprised by his approach and hard work, and because of this I can reccomend Doug without hesitation.


Lucanus Randall


 
Dear Doug,
 
Thank you for the great news. It was a pleasure working with you to sell our home.
 
You worked hard to generate traffic with the weekend opens, weekday showings, agent opens, flyer box, your website, and local newsprint ads. You were always available for our questions and comments, and we found your answers, insight and recommendations very useful. We appreciated your thoroughness, from the signage at the opens, to having our home show it’s best – indeed, our home never looked so good until we started working with you! You followed through on everything we talked about, and subject removal is a testament to that.
 
What mattered most is that we enjoyed our time with you. We shared with you that we used the same team of professionals that helped us buy the last time, and we consider you to be a part of that team now. Our next move will definitely involve you. We have no hesitations recommending you, and you can always call on us as references.
 
Sincerely,
 
 
Charles and Cheryl Lee

 

 It gives me great pleasure to write a testimonial on behalf of Mr.Doug Williams.  His sound advice, professionalism as well as his trades background and eye for detail where instrumental in helping me sell my house.  I can honestly say that without Doug I would not have gotten the amount I did for my house.  His initial walk through resulted in to-do list of what needed to be done.  Most good realtors would do this, however Doug did not stop there!  He volunteered his time and effort over several weekends to help me get the house ready.  For instance we had an issue in the kitchen in which we were not able to find two matching doors for the cabinets.  After numerous visits to  cabinet places with Doug, he came up with a simple and inexpensive solution, why not turn these cupboards into a wine rack.  This made a lot of sense and it gave an extra feature to the kitchen.

 

 After several weekends of assisting me in getting the house ready(painting, window repairs etc) Doug brought in a professional photographer and floor plan specialist (all at his cost), which were the final touches needed to put the house on the market.  The slide show and floor plans were superb, and I believe were responsible for the large turnouts we had.  However, the house did not sell as quickly as I wanted and when everything seemed in despair, it is the behind  the seen work that Doug does that I  believe sets him apart from most realtors!  Doug’s attention to detail proved to be the winning touch.  After all the showings, Doug would record the information of interested parties, often sending them updates.  This untiring work ethic proved very useful for Doug remembered one interested group that really liked the house but were afraid to get into a bidding war! He immediately contacted the realtor of those buyers and this resulted in my house being sold.  I would like to thank Doug for his work and I would not hesitate to hire him again.

 

 In closing, I would like to say that finding a true professional to sell your house is difficult, but one that has your best interest at heart, very rare, Doug is that person!

 

N Apostolopoulous


 

 Doug Williams, a long time business associate and valued friend, became a great support for me in his role as a real estate agent. He guided me through the legal and practical aspects of the process. He even instructed me on how to set my place up for attractive viewing. Dedicated in his goal of selling my home to the appropriate people for the appropriate price, he was diligent in his market research; thorough in his assessment of my property; and timely in completing the business matters.

 

 Further to the successful sale he also guided me wisely through finding a new place in which to downsize. Again, his learned background of knowing the building industry shone through in his making me aware of the strengths and pitfalls of my choices for a new residence.

 

Brian Baxter


 

TESTIMONIAL FOR DOUG WILLIAMS

 

 I was apprehensive working with a Westside Realtor to list my North Vancouver home but decided after meeting Mr. Williams that it might be in my best interest.  After receiving an assessment from one of North Shore's local realtors, I gave Mr. Williams his opportunity.  Doug was very confident that we could list higher based on using 2 different methods of evaluation (comparables and cost). 

 

 His skilled trades background allowed me to recognize the value added features of my home and any shortcomings that could be remedied to give me an advantage in the market.  His services included a designer to assist with showcasing my home, a professional photographer for the photo tour and floor plans prior to listing. 

 

 He sold my home within 6 days in a slow market for a much higher price than my local representative had estimated.  


 Mr. Williams is very professional, and a pleasure to do business with.  

 

Kim Johnson


 

 We met Doug at an open house he was showing shortly after we started seriously looking for a home. He pinpointed us right away as first time home buyers, but instead of taking advantage of that fact or ignoring us, he began offering advice. He told us that he presented first time home buyers sessions around the Lower Mainland. His openness and honesty really impressed us. After leaving the open house we decided that we would contact him to be our realtor.

 

 As first time home buyers we appreciated Doug's willingness to listen to our concerns and answer all the questions we had. It often felt like we were his number one priority when he would arrange showings on short notice and help us write up offers quickly to contend in the aggressive market.

 

 The more time we spent with Doug, the more we enjoyed his company; he has a great sense of humour! We shared many laughs during a process that was stressful, and yet fun.

 

 We've made a friend who takes pride in his work and has a focus for people, not a paycheque. We are recommending Doug to everyone we know and when it comes time for us to sell, we'll be requesting his services again.

 

David and Lacey


Thank you for all your help

 You've provided us with good information about real estate; location; leaky condos, stratas, etc. and that was invaluable to us in making decisions. I am sure you have a number of clients but the time and attention you gave to us made us feel that we were your top priority; and we really appreciated it. If I hear of anyone else looking for a realtor I will higly recommend you.
 
R. Manhas

Your knowledge and expertise

 We would like to thank you for all your support and dedication to helping us find a place there.  Your knowledge and expertise in the area, especially of the buildings was awesome.  From the outset. we felt our needs were being taken care of and that was most appreciated.  The ongoing followup from your end assured all the details were looked after and, that too, made all go well to the end.
 
G. Manhas

We received very good value, indeed.

  My wife and I wish to express our sincere thanks to Doug Williams of RE/MAX Crest Realty for the excellent advice and service he provided throughout the sale of our home in Dunbar.


 Pricing the property right the first time is very important, and Doug exhibited the necessary energy and attention to detail to create market excitement, and this proved evident when the house sold in short order for higher than asking price.


 Doug kept us informed as the sale developed and was quick to offer any assistance. He represented us well during negotiations, explaining any issues and making us comfortable with the process.


 We netted a considerable amount more from this sale than anticipated. We credit Doug's marketing plan and diligence for this and feel we received very good value, indeed.


 We would not hesitate to have Doug represent us again if we are buying or selling a house. He did a great job for us and we are sure he would do the same for you.


Yours truly

Ken and Karen Smithson

Doug went out of his way.

Regarding Doug Williams, RE/MAX Crest Realty

 

 I would like to take this opportunity to recommend Doug Williams to you as a realtor. As you enter the Vancouver realty market (either as a vendor or a buyer) you will need to have someone on your side – someone to help you through the maze of open houses and decisions to be made. Doug has been that person to me and I thank him for all his efforts.

 

 My family and I recently moved to Vancouver from England. Prior to our move I made a visit to Vancouver to scout out the market and conduct some due diligence in regards to schools and areas of Vancouver that would suit my family’s needs. Even though I was not in the position to purchase during that time, Doug was very hospitable and accommodating. He took me on a tour of the city and arranged for me to view some properties so that I had a clear idea of what was on the market in the different areas. He also went out of his way to find out information about schools, sports clubs and support services for one of my children who has special needs. While we were still in England waiting to move to Canada, Doug kept me up to date with regular emails about the Vancouver market so that when we arrived we were up to speed on current prices and properties.

 

 Once in the country we needed to move quite quickly and again, Doug helped us by setting up viewings and helping us identify issues (pros and cons) of properties and areas so that we could make an informed decision. Building practices and property purchase systems are very different between England and Canada and so even though we were not first time home owners, it felt like that when we arrived here. There were so many things to know and look for that I am convinced we would not have had the relatively stress-free purchasing experience we had without Doug helping us out.

 

 Subsequent to our initial purchase, Doug has since helped me to purchase another property. Again, due to my personal circumstances, Doug went out of his way to assist me in locating a perfect property to suit my needs. His professionalism and good nature is what made me ask for his assistance in the second purchase and should I be in the position to sell or buy another property, I know that I will be calling on him again.

 

 Doug Williams is knowledgeable about the property market in Vancouver and his attitude and contacts with other professionals has made property purchase in Vancouver a pleasurable experience. I highly recommend him to you.

 

Yours faithfully,

 

Lynda Lewis

Fantastic care and attention.

 Here is a testimonial quote you can use at will - you make me feel like I am your only client!  Fantastic care and attention - Thanks so much!
 
T.Pengilly

To whom it may concern

 I had decided to move to Canada from the UK and it was my good fortune to find Doug Williams via the internet. I did not realize how good my luck was until I met Doug in person.

 Long before we met face to face, Doug asked me many questions about my
family's aspirations and life choices - long before he discussed my property
requirements - building up background information which ultimately proved so
worthwhile to both parties. The key area for me was education availability,
vital in my opinion to build good foundations for successful living. Doug
did a great deal of research on my behalf while I was still in the UK and
kept me up to date on his progress.

 Every step of the way Doug was there (and still is) to act in my interests
and on my behalf when asked. He was my sounding board as well as my grounded Canadian - sometimes translating Canadian practices into the equivalent UK versions which I found invaluable. Doug's experience in real estate and his experience in the building trade were put to great use, his patience tested and his knowledge base drawn upon to a very great extent.

 

 Doug's enthusiasm is limitless, his attention to detail is never ending and his ability to see the bigger picture has meant for me that I have been able to acquire my property in the area I preferred, within the catchment area of the school I had selected within the budget I has stated.

 The negotiations to conclude the purchase were handled by Doug in an
extremely professional manner.


 Doug has pointed me in the right direction to assist in the development of my business interests in Vancouver and has himself introduced me to several sources of business development. When I needed plans of my residence for further development, Doug was there to assist me with this task too.


 Doug's own people skills drive him to achieve levels of customer service
that can only be described as exemplary. His willingness to help, to offer
advice and to be a sounding board appears to be unending.

 Without a doubt I will recommend Doug Williams whenever I am asked. RE/MAX Crest Westside is lucky to have him as an agent.

David Lewis

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