Monthly Archives: May 2020

Secure Your Home During Covid

Posted on May 21, 2020 by duttons in News

Thefts from residential properties, including sheds, storage areas and yards, was up 263%. Read more to learn how to keep your property safe & secure.

Is It Different This Time? Recessions and the BC Housing Market (BCREA)

Posted on May 5, 2020 by duttons in Buying, Listing, News, Victoria

The Canadian economy has weathered three recessions in the past 40 years, each unique in cause, depth and duration. However, there is considerable similarity in how the BC Housing market has both endured and recovered from those recessions.

Victoria Real Estate Market | May 2020

Posted on May 1, 2020 by duttons in Market Update, News

A total of 287 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this April, 58.8 per cent fewer than the 696 properties sold in April 2019 and 52.8 per cent fewer than the previous month of March 2020.

5 Tips for Navigating Victoria’s Real Estate Market During COVID-19

Posted on May 1, 2020 by duttons in Buying, News, Victoria

Written by Reiner Theil, REALTOR® Are you considering making a move in Victoria’s Real Estate market during COVID-19? Chances are you’re not alone. While the market has certainly shifted away from traditional Spring markets of year’s past, homes continue to come on the market, just as select Buyers continue to actively search for and secure

Contact 250-389-1011 brian@duttons.com

Brian Ogilvie

Associate Broker | Director of Operations

Brian brings exceptional operational abilities to Duttons. Brian is licensed as an Associate Broker with the company and along with achieving his Broker’s license, he is licensed in Property Management and Strata. His organizational, time-management and communication skills help ensure the many complex details of our property portfolio are tracked. In a detail-oriented business, Brian’s skills are critical to ensure our property owner’s interests are well looked after.

Brian studied marketing at Camosun College and International Management at the University of Lethbridge but his travels and work experience abroad are what allowed him to gain an international perspective to business. Brian lived in France where he studied French and interned with a large corporation before returning to Canada to work in corporate communications and investor relations in Calgary. Finally, he obtained an internship at the Canadian Consulate in Seattle and worked in the treasury department of a Fortune 500 foreign exchange company in 2010 before joining Duttons.

Born and raised in Victoria, Brian also has an intimate knowledge of the city. A lifelong learner and detail-oriented, he is continually working to improve our systems for the benefit of our clients.

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Contact 250-383-7100 cindy@duttons.com

Cindy Hayworth

Senior Accounts Manager

Cindy joined Duttons in 2007 and brings a strong background of accounting skills and management to the Company. During her tenure at Duttons, Cindy has streamlined our accounting systems and is focused on the security and confidentiality of client transactions, utilizing the newest online transfer technology available.

Cindy is responsible for delivering the timely financial reports clients require and works closely with local accountants on behalf of our clients living abroad. On the tenant side, Cindy maintains and handles the setup of our electronic tenant payment systems.

Having operated her own Property Management and Sales business for fifteen years prior to joining Duttons, Cindy is able to offer a high level of experience and expertise to both our clients and Duttons itself. Each day she skillfully answers client and tenant inquiries regarding their accounts. Above all, Cindy meticulously tracks the many financial details imperative to solid management and adds value to our property owners.

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Contact 250-383-7100 jenny@duttons.com

Jenny Dyer

Administrative Assistant

Jenny is invaluable as an Assistant to the Sales Team. She brings years of experience in real estate, having honed her skills as a key member of a real estate brokerage in Ontario. With Duttons since 2010, she is involved in preparing marketing materials for our properties, coordinating showings and tracking feedback from agent showings.

Most importantly, Jenny works diligently to ensure our team is well informed and has all of the materials they need to facilitate the successful marketing of a property.

Her background and experience have helped the Sales Team grow in efficiencies and provide our clients with an exceptional level of personalized service. In fact, both our clients and suppliers know how personable Jenny is, and how keen she is to help.

Away from Duttons, you might see Jenny exploring one of the many beautiful trails in the westshore, where she lives with her family.

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Contact 250-383-7100 reiner@duttons.com

Reiner Theil

REALTOR®

Reiner Theil is a Real Estate Advisor proudly serving Buyers and Sellers across Greater Victoria and Southern Vancouver Island. After moving to Victoria from Vancouver 8 years ago, he quickly realized he had found a city that he could call home.

Reiner’s approach to real estate is simple: find out the needs and interests of his clients and deliver timely results that matter most to them. As a trusted advisor in the sale or purchase of a property, he strives to create a relationship built on pillars of transparency and integrity with all parties involved. Ultimately, your goals are his top priority.

Reiner understands the importance of clear communication, diligence, and professionalism. When working with Reiner, he always strives to provide thorough yet approachable advice, breaking down each and every component of a respective purchase or sale.

Reiner holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Victoria’s Gustavson School of Business with a specialization in Service Management. During his five years of studies at UVic, Reiner was a captain and player on the Varsity Men’s Basketball team, helping lead the Vikes to the CIS National Championships three years in a row. Prior to real estate, he held roles in digital marketing, business development, and retail management, giving him a keen understanding of market analysis and exceptional customer service.

Outside of the office, Reiner is an avid foodie, craft beer enthusiast, and traveller. He enjoys cycling Victoria’s beautiful coastal roads, exploring the Island’s many hikes and beaches, and travelling abroad with his partner, Jordyn. Some of their favourite travel spots to date include the Yukon, Alaska, Portland, and Tofino.

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Contact 250-383-7100 ainsley@duttons.com

Ainsley Gower

REALTOR®

Ainsley is a dedicated agent specializing in residential real estate sales in the Greater Victoria area. Born and raised in Victoria B.C, Ainsley has a deep appreciation for the strengths and nuances each part of this incredible city has to offer. With her passion for real estate and her intimate knowledge of the city, she has great enthusiasm and a desire to make her home, your home.

For nearly 15 years, Ainsley lived and worked aboard the world’s most exclusive superyachts. While this career brought extraordinary travel opportunities, it also taught her a strong work ethic, attention to detail, a solution-oriented mindset, and the ability to anticipate client needs. The industry of yachting demands exceptionally high standards and she has carried these specialized skills into her real estate business.

Ainsley’s passion for real estate began when she and her partner purchased their first investment property and part time home in Costa Rica more than 10 years ago. Having lived abroad and traveled extensively, she carries a respect for all cultures and appreciates the growing diversity within her community. When working together to reach their unique real estate goals, Ainsley’s clients appreciate her high level of integrity, personable nature and low-pressure approach. She truly values the trust her clients place in her and strives to exceed their expectations.

For Ainsley real estate is about more than just sales, it is an opportunity to build lasting relationships with her clients. Buying a home is a journey and she looks forward to being part of your story.

In her free time Ainsley can be found playing her guitar, hiking, spending time with friends and family or enjoying Vancouver Island’s beautiful backyard. She also enjoys trying out local restaurants with her Australian partner and yacht chef Richard!

Visit her personal website www.ainsleygower.com

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Contact 250-383-7100 dave.b@duttons.com

David L. Bercovitz

REALTOR®

David Bercovitz has been an active professional member of the Victoria community with over twelve years experience in the luxury car industry. After moving back to Victoria David joined the team at Mercedes Benz where he won the Presidents circle award for top sales in Canada five times before moving into a management role. David is excited to be applying his vast customer service experience to serve Victoria and the Southern Vancouver Island community as a real estate professional.

Born in Ottawa, David moved to Nairobi, Kenya with his family until age six before returning to Ottawa until the end of high school. After graduating from high school David moved to Victoria in 1999 to pursue a degree in Psychology from the University of Victoria. After University he moved to Japan to become a Junior High School English teacher. Returning to Canada he lived in Vancouver for four years, where he met his future wife and began his career in the automotive industry. After a visit to Victoria to see his best friend from University, they decided that Victoria was where they wanted to raise their family. After eight years and three beautiful children David is proud to call Victoria home.

With a passion for customer service in the Victoria and Southern Vancouver Island area, David is ready to apply his professional and personal touch to all of your home buying and selling needs. Whether you are purchasing your first home, buying an investment property or downsizing, David will help guide you through the process with care and professionalism by creating a stress free and fun experience. As a proud member of the Duttons family, David carries the values of hard work, integrity, and outstanding client service into everything he does.

David knows buying or selling your home is a life changing experience. After living in six cities in three countries he understands the importance of a community. When you purchase or sell your home you are starting a new adventure in your life and finding not only the right home but a community that you can feel a part of. David has experience living in many areas of Victoria and would love to show you what each community has to offer.

When David isn’t making home ownership dreams come true for his clients, he enjoys spending time travelling, going to the gym, spending time with his family, and coaching his son Jackson’s baseball team. David lives in Fairfield with his wife and three beautiful children.

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