For buyers
Find the fit, not just the house.
Clarify the neighbourhood, home type and daily rhythm that work for your family before the search takes over.
Plan a home searchVancouver Family Living
Move with confidence.Live where life works.
Thoughtful real estate guidance for families buying and selling across Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby and the North Shore.
Since 2015Licensed Vancouver realtor
300 plusListing marketing campaigns delivered
Every listingCinematic video tour included
15,000 plusBuyer and seller contacts in Mike's network
Start with your move
The right plan begins with your life.
A home decision is rarely just about square footage. Schools, routines, commute, community and timing all matter. Mike starts there.
For sellers
Present your home at its best.
Clear positioning, polished media and a coordinated launch give buyers a reason to stop, look and act.
Request a selling planNeighbourhood first
Choose a place that supports your day.
Explore five distinct parts of Metro Vancouver through the lens that matters most to families: space, access, community and how life actually feels there.
City living with room to breathe
Vancouver West
Established neighbourhoods, beaches, parks and a wide range of home styles. The conversation often comes down to school plans, lot size and the right balance between city access and quieter streets.
Talk about Vancouver WestPlan before you commit
Five practical tools for a smarter move.
Run the numbers, screen a property and compare the details that shape family life. Each result is private to this page and can be emailed to Mike when you want a second opinion.
Comparable sales estimator
Use recent sales you trust to create a transparent starting range. This is most useful when the homes are in the same building or immediate neighbourhood.
A planning estimate only. Floor, view, lot, condition, parking and timing can materially change value.
BC property transfer tax
Estimate the provincial property transfer tax on a residential purchase and see the possible first time buyer reduction.
Uses the general BC rates and the first time buyer thresholds published by the Province. Confirm eligibility with a legal professional.
Multiplex potential screen
Check whether a Vancouver property has the basic signals for a closer multiplex review. This screen does not replace a zoning enquiry or development analysis.
The City states that R1 1 multiplex options can allow 3 to 6 units based on site area and frontage. A permit review decides what is actually possible.
Mortgage affordability planner
Estimate a purchase ceiling using your income, debts, housing costs and the federal mortgage stress test.
Planning estimate using 39 percent gross debt service and 44 percent total debt service limits. It excludes mortgage insurance premiums and lender specific rules.
Family move fit score
Score one shortlisted home against the routines that matter to your household, then compare the result with your next option.
This score reflects your own ratings. Always confirm school catchments with the school district because boundaries and enrolment can change.
A stronger selling story
Your home deserves more than a listing.
Mike brings more than a decade of real estate marketing experience to every launch. The work starts with what makes the home worth noticing, then carries that story through the visual presentation and buyer outreach.
- 01PositionFind the clear reason your home belongs on a buyer's shortlist.
- 02PresentUse professional photography, video and considered copy to make the story visible.
- 03LaunchCoordinate the channels, timing and follow up around one focused plan.
The visual standard
Homes shown with care.
Recent property photography from Vancouver, North Vancouver and Richmond demonstrates the visual standard behind every marketing conversation.
Meet Mike
Real estate judgement with a marketer's eye.
Mike has been a licensed Vancouver realtor since 2015 and is a UBC Sauder graduate. As the former Director of Education at Royal LePage Westside, he trained agents on CRM platforms and practical business systems.
He also founded a real estate media company that has delivered more than 300 listing marketing campaigns since 2015. He brings that marketing discipline to every sale and, as a dad, understands what a family move actually takes.
Mike is the third generation of a real estate family. Those roots shaped the standards he brings to his own practice.
Licensed since 2015UBC Sauder graduate
Education leaderFormer Director of Education at Royal LePage Westside
Media company founderMore than 300 listing marketing campaigns delivered
Family perspectiveA dad who understands the decisions behind a move
ValuesIntegrity, Honesty, Hard Work
ProcessConsult, Strategize, Execute, Communicate
Move smarter
Three conversations worth having early.
Good decisions get easier when the important questions are on the table before a deadline appears.
Which neighbourhood actually fits?
Compare routine, space, schools, commute and long term flexibility before comparing finishes.
Start the area conversationShould I buy or sell first?
Map financing, timing and backup options so the sequence supports your family rather than adding pressure.
Talk through the sequenceWhat will buyers notice?
Prioritize the preparation that strengthens first impressions and skip the work that will not change the result.
Plan your preparationVancouver Family Living on YouTube
Watch the latest.
Straight answers on buying, selling and raising a family in Vancouver. New videos published regularly.
Tell me what your next move needs to make possible.
Whether you are ready now or still working through the options, start with a direct conversation.
Call or text778 997 1890
Emaildirksrealestate@gmail.com
BrokerageREAL Broker
Office2107 W 40th Ave #201, Vancouver BC