James made his first real estate investment in Hertfordshire, near London, England over two decades ago, which sparked his interest in real estate trading. In 2005 during an extended holiday, he chose to make Squamish his new permanent home and doing so by 2009, working as the Sales Manager for a local Marine business. Since then, he has also enjoyed professional sailing and in 2019, he acquired his Real Estate Trading Services License to better utilize his skills and interests to help others sell and buy real estate in BC - Vancouver to Whistler including Squamish & the Sunshine Coast, with Engel & Volkers.
A skilled and independently licensed yacht Captain, having worked on some of the worlds most luxurious & beautiful yachts; James has sailed in many parts of the world, including UK, Europe, North & Norwegian Seas, Florida, Bahamas, Caribbean and of course, the entire West Coast of BC, from Seattle to Alaska, on both motor and sailing yachts, from 22 to 252 foot in length. James also enjoys Club & offshore racing and cruising as well as skiing, mountain biking, hiking and socializing with friends & family. He is a long term volunteer member of the Whistler Blackcomb Ski Patrol as a Licensed Emergency Medical Responder Paramedic, member (& volunteer) at Squamish and West Vancouver Yacht Clubs, Vancouver Rowing Club, Hollyburn Sailing Club, The Royal Canadian Legion, Royal Yachting Association & proud supporter of
The Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue.
Squamish & West Vancouver is James' main area of residence & real estate expertise. And after having enjoyed living & working in Vancouver & Whistler over the years too, James provides advice and trading services to clients across the region. James is well connected and works closely with colleagues in these areas and works hard and smart with relocations, re-sizing and all of your real estate needs. With Engel & Volkers, So connect with James now and put him and his team to work and have confidence in achieving your real estate goals. James can also help you with any yacht related enquiries too - so reach out if you need a Captain or are interested in selling or buying a yacht - or a property with a mooring for one, or anything else to do with yachts - motor, sail, large, small, old, new, near or far.
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Jesse Olivier
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Dunfee Chan
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Investing / buying a home in Squamish, West or North Vancouver Whistler or Vancouver or the Sunshine Coast?
"Your satisfaction is my top priority! I listen to your wants, needs and desires and work for and with you to help you find and purchase your next property. There are often technicalities in the process that are sometimes not obvious. I am highly diligent and thorough for all of my clients and an expert in what I do. I have sold properties in Vancouver, Whistler, Squamish, Sunshine Coast and on Vancouver Island."
Selling your home in Squamish, West or North Vancouver Whistler or Vancouver or the Sunshine Coast?
"I will help you sell your property for the best price in the best timeline possible. My skill, experience, knowledge, commitment as well as on and offline marketing initiatives give me the edge needed to make this possible. I will work tirelessly and conscientiously to get the job done and often have buyers ready to match and a network of connections locally and globally. I have sold properties in Vancouver, Whistler, Squamish, Sunshine Coast and on Vancouver Island."