Stephen Calderwood was referred to us by a friend who absolutely assured us that he was the best realtor in the city.
Indeed, we, too, found him to be the best realtor. What made him the best?
First, Stephen is personable, warm, and caring. He listens, figures out what you want, and dispenses good advice. He arranged showings on short notice, accompanied us to many viewings, and shared information about the buildings we visited.
Since we are from out-of-town, we benefitted from his many contacts. He referred us to an excellent lawyer, a building inspector, and offered to be the contact person in Victoria for any issues. On possession day he went to our condo and took pictures, using zoom to chat with us.
We have appreciated Stephen’s professional experience and benefitted from his ongoing support.
Rob and Maria Smyth
Working with Stephen was absolutely fantastic. Our situation had many complexities since we were moving back to Canada and our income was from overseas. Stephen however guided us through each step of the process and worked diligently to help us overcome each hurdle we came across. Not only that, he helped us get a great deal too. We most certainly felt he had our best interest in mind throughout the entire process.
Shannon and Ali
We had the best experience with Stephen – he put together an entire day of showings for us with less than a day of notice and they were exactly what we has asked to see. It is a very competitive market, and yet he was able to find us our perfect home. Stephen was there at every step, from all of the details and background on the properties, through to closing. Stephen was also so generous with his time, incredibly diligent, and provided helpful analysis. He was a key part of our discussions pre close, and was present at our pre close walk through and orientation. We are so grateful to have worked with Stephen, and he has made the move to Victoria wonderful for us.
Emma Neef & Sam Archibald
Working with Stephen was a joy. His advice on marketing strategy and management of the agreed approach worked wonderfully well. 22 showings and four offers over one weekend made the sale process focused and easy on both of us. Stephen was always available and responded quickly to our many calls, consistently living up to every commitment. We would recommend Stephen to anyone seeking a professional realtor with a pleasant manner and a solid record of bringing a sale to a successful and timely conclusion.
Wayne and Martha Stewart
We just recently moved to Victoria and didn’t know anything about the city before meeting Stephen. We are very lucky to have met him. We have worked with other realtors in the past, but the knowledge that Stephen has of the real estate market in Victoria made us immediately feel like we were in great hands. Not only does he know about market trends but he also knows detailed information, facts, and even a bit of history behind every neighbourhood we visited. In addition, he thoroughly prepares before each showing, researching every fact about the listings and comparable properties. This deep knowledge combined with his open and trustworthy personality made us feel confident enough to buy a property less than 2 months after landing in the City.
Stephen understood our needs and budget but somehow managed to get us more than we asked for and for a much better deal! His responsiveness and availability to adapt to our schedule were greatly appreciated. Stephen realized that I personally like to base my decisions on precise numbers and calculations. As such, he analyzed every potential listing thoroughly and methodically.
He helped us with everything, from giving us price estimates and driving us around the city, to suggesting strategies on how to bid on properties. He even visited properties and gave us virtual tours when we were abroad. He did everything he could to find our home.
Thanks for helping us find our home and answering all our questions along the way. Even questions that have nothing to do with real estate
Luisa and John Lockwood
We can’t thank Stephen enough for all he did to help us find our new home in Victoria B.C. We were buying from out of province and did two trips to do some intensive house viewing. We saw over 35 properties! You’d think after seeing that many places that a realtor would appear a little worn out, but not Stephen! He truly seems to enjoy what he does and wants his clients to be happy. And we absolutely were. He made the process so easy for us.
Stephen made us feel like we were his only clients and he really went above and beyond in all aspects. He is extremely organized and responsive. He provided us with a detailed market analysis and additional research on certain properties in which we were interested. We wholeheartedly recommend Stephen and are very grateful for the positive experience we had, thanks to his knowledge, dedication and enthusiasm.
Sheryl Hibbert and Steve Aubin
I first met and worked with Stephen years ago when he was an investment banker. We retained Stephen to sell our condo in the greater Victoria area. I was always impressed with Stephen’s openness, enthusiasm, promptness and attention to detail while he was an investment banker, and I was thrilled that Stephen has maintained those qualities as a real estate advisor. Stephen did a great job of arranging everything for the sale, even rearranging the furniture so the condo would show better. Stephen was on top of all aspects of the sale, and was especially helpful on the two occasions where the offers terminated due to the purchasers not being able to meet the financing condition. I would highly recommend Stephen to anyone looking at buying or selling real estate in the greater Victoria area and I would not hesitate to retain Stephen’s services again.
Dale and Stacey Burstall
You completely exceeded all our expectations, and we are just amazed at your knowledge and experience. We appreciated the fact that you made a big effort to secure an excellent deal on our behalf with your excellent interpersonal skills, in-depth market analysis knowledge and ability to find true value. We could not have asked for a better real estate agent.
Rajeev & Sukh Sundher
Stephen’s style is to ask questions and in turn to listen well… a winning combination.
Before we actually got to Victoria, Stephen managed to keep us continually updated regarding the condos for sale that met our established criteria. There was never a hint of pressure as he forwarded the particulars of properties in neighbourhoods that were of interest, whose asking prices were within our means and that offered many features on our “wish” list.
It was when we actually got ourselves to Victoria that Stephen’s strengths as a realtor really shone. He was attentive, focused and determined to find an ideal home for us. Nothing we asked of him seemed to be too much trouble. On several occasions we noted and much appreciated Stephen’s attention to detail. In a matter of weeks, we had an accepted offer on a property that thrills us!
Isobel & Paul St Georges
We are exhausted and living the dream in our new condo! We can’t thank you enough for all the advice and guidance taking us through the process to get here now!!! You’re my Hero! Disinfecting the keys and everything. By the way I opened your gift to us and read it out loud to Allison. Wow, I had a tear… I now realize how you must feel in your profession working for so many people and then the deal is done and they’re gone… we will always remember and thank you!
Jim & Allison Somerville
My husband and I feel very fortunate that Stephen was on our team as we purchased our first condo. As first-time home buyers, we had no idea of the purchasing process or what to expect. Stephen went above and beyond to provide us with all of the information we needed to make our decision and secure our new home. We felt as though we had his undivided attention throughout the entire process and he made sure that we were completely happy with every aspect of our purchase. He was even able to recommend reputable lawyers, inspectors and mortgage brokers, which saved us time and effort during an already busy period.
We would recommend Stephen without hesitation, especially to first-time buyers or those new to the area. Stephen’s knowledge of the market and excellent communication skills made purchasing a condo a straight-forward and positive experience and we are grateful for his expertise!
Eric & Stephanie Sonke
We met Stephen when we joined a virtual open house he was hosting. While we didn’t end up buying that property, Stephen reached out to help us find the perfect home. We live in Ottawa, and had been remotely looking for a house for months. We had planned a visit to look at homes and different places on the Island and Stephen simply took over. He organized some tours, which took us from North Saanich to Sooke. When the house of our dreams suddenly came on the market, he got us in to see it immediately. When we decided to make an offer right away, he drew up all the papers, walked us through it and managed to secure the deal that night.
To say that Stephen goes above-and-beyond what is expected from a realtor is an understatement. As a result of his attention to detail, our offer went through seamlessly and we expect to take possession of our new house this summer. Stephen is an encyclopedia of information (from recommending lawyers to providing advice on the best places to shrimp on the Island) and, given that we are operating from Ontario, has really helped us navigate through the B.C. real estate market. He is kind and thoughtful and a superb realtor to work with. I would recommend Stephen without hesitation – his expertise and guidance has helped us immensely.
Jacqueline Booth & Mark Laurence
I know a lot of Realtors – but none quite like Stephen Calderwood. I met him at an open house and immediately liked him – there was no flashy sales pitch – just honest opinion and a true desire to help. I felt he put me and my interests first. He was not afraid to negotiate and start from the offer price that I wanted. Stephen also has very good relationships – and he introduced me to a mortgage broker who went “all the way” to finance my purchase of the home I really wanted. I would recommend Stephen to my friends and family – a REALTOR you can really trust.
Martin Richardson
Stephen recently acted for us in the purchase of a new property. The transaction was to some extent non-standard, but Stephen helped us every step of the way. He made sure we acquired and completed all the necessary forms and that they were submitted in an orderly and timely manner. As a result of his attention to detail the purchase went through without a hitch and we took possession of our new property with ease. Stephen was at all times thoughtful, solicitous and available to answer any questions we had and to provide advice when it was needed. We have no hesitation in recommending Stephen as a realtor who is honest, thorough and always available to guide his clients through the purchasing process.
– Joseph Rooney & Penny Loome
Stephen is easy to work with. He is engaged, enthusiastic and genuinely curious about our family and our goals. With limited time to find us the right property and neither my wife or I in town at the same time, Stephen guided us through a long list of properties to find the one we all loved.
– Kari Kroker & Murray Kimber
My wife and I first met Stephen at an open house he was hosting in March. We immediately connected and from that point on, he became our realtor. We have worked with a number of realtors over the course of many years, and have never enjoyed working with someone as much as Stephen Calderwood. He is both extremely efficient and very amiable.
My wife and I are fussy, we knew what we wanted. We looked at a number of properties (over 25), and never once did we feel pressured into buying a property. Stephen was very patient with us and was quick to point out the deficiencies of any property we looked at. He understood what we wanted and worked hard to find the right place for us.
Stephen was professional and thorough throughout the offer and acceptance stages. He looked after our interests up to and after, completion of the sale. We are from out of town and Stephen took care of so many details that were our responsibility. We do not hesitate to recommend Stephen to handle anyone’s real estate needs. We would not hesitate to call upon his services again.
– Rick & Paulina Monahan