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.