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 | EOS Integrator

Brian has worked his way through the company since 2010, first starting as a Rental Property Manager, then helping develop the company as Director of Operations. Working closely with the Managing Brokers/owners of Duttons, Brian now functions as Associate Broker/Integrator, working daily to bring all the leaders of different functions/dept’s together and towards company goals.

His main role is to be the expert on implementing the concepts, tools and principals of both the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and the Richard Robbins International (RRI) sales training – two business frameworks employed throughout Duttons. At times that means coaching & mentoring staff, while also helping develop and execute big strategic goals with the owners.

Brian holds a Broker license in BC and is also licensed in Rental Property Management and Strata Management. His organizational, time-management and communication skills help ensure our leaders can track the many complex details of our property portfolio. In a detail-oriented business, these skills are obviously 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. He lived and studied in France and also worked in corporate communications and investor relations for a large corporation 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 before joining Duttons.

Born and raised in Victoria, now with his own young family and investments in property, Brian also has an intimate knowledge of the city. A lifelong learner and detail-oriented, he is continually working to improve our systems as well as leaders 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 coral@duttons.com

Coral Uster

REALTOR® / *PREC

Coral is passionate about real estate and connecting with her clients in a deep and meaningful way. She has an exemplary track record of listening to her clients and focusing solely on their needs. Her attention to detail, warm and inviting personality as well as a commitment to go above and beyond are what has always set her apart.

With a successful background in the luxury yachting industry, high-end sales and management in the wine industry, and most recently in sales with Nespresso professional line, many feel that Coral has combined her best attributes and wisely leveraged her years of service and sales experience into the most holistic career path possible; Real Estate.

Having been born and raised just blocks away from the Duttons & Co. Real Estate Ltd. offices in Fairfield, Victoria, B.C. it seemed fated for her to work at this extraordinary brokerage. Coral loves that her core values of being humbly confident & knowledgeable, collaboration and work ethic are perfectly aligned with her brokerage. Duttons & Co. is a world class real estate brokerage but also a laid back neighbourhood hot spot where locals know they are always welcome. This inviting feeling that Duttons & Co. exudes is exactly how one feels when working with Coral, both relaxed and at the same time confident that you as the client are her number one priority, and that your property or buying experience will be exceptional and held to the highest of standards.

With roots in Fairfield and now living in the burgeoning neighbourhood of Westshore, Coral and her husband James are thrilled to be raising their two children in a family friendly, seaside community. As a local expert, she looks forward to the opportunity to help you reach your real estate goals.

Visit her personal website www.coraluster.com

*PREC – Personal Real Estate Corporation

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Contact 250-532-2635 peace@duttons.com

Peace Chigbundu

Client Success Manager

Peace is the Client Success Manager in the Real Estate Division here at Duttons Real Estate. With over 15 years of experience in the Sales industry, Peace brings a wealth of experience and specialization in Relationship Management, Customer Retention, Customer Service and Customer Satisfaction.

Born and raised in Port Harcourt in Nigeria, Peace emigrated to Fort St John, BC in 2004 at the age of 15 where she ran track and got her High School Diploma. She was an athlete all through University at the University of Manitoba where she got a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology.

At Duttons, Peace manages the Sales Portfolio and is the first point of contact for prospective homeowners and sellers. Peace works closely with our Managing Broker, Ole Schmidt and our Realtors to ensure a seamless experience from start to finish. Peace also assists with some aspects of marketing including blogging, content creation and client engagement on social media.

When she is not working, Peace loves to read and review books, volunteer with the local community groups and explore the wonderful city of Victoria with her husband David and son Judah.

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