“At age 42, I feel like I am just getting started!” says Michelle Raymond of being honoured with a recent RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award.
Michelle is a heart-centred realtor with a strong work ethic and incredible track record in her Real Estate dealings. Born and raised in Vancouver, she comes from a family of Realtors and specializes in both Vancouver and the North Shore.
“Buying a home is a special experience,” says Michelle. “It’s likely to be one of the largest purchases you will make, but it also extends far beyond that; it is where you live, where you raise your family, where you entertain and truly it is an extension of yourself.”
Michelle goes on to say that her primary role is to ensure that her clients not only find a wonderful place to call home, but also one that is a sound investment. “I dive pretty deep with my clients in our first consultation to talk about their dreams, visions and goals, and then together, we create a pretty awesome roadmap to get us there.”
She feels blessed to have had incredible mentors in Real Estate and among them her family members.
“It is an absolute gift to work closely with my Mom, Pamela Hooper, who I mastermind with on the daily. This family feeling extends to my clients and they know they will be treated as such.”
“My Dad, Mark Raymond, now retired, was a luxury Condo specialist downtown. He taught me both strength and integrity in negotiating. Both him and my mom have been wonderful role models to me over the years.”
Michelle’s brother Brent has also joined the family legacy as a licensed Realtor.
Michelle is committed to upholding a sense of a family-run business with a warm and approachable feeling that extends onto her clients.
“What is important to me is that I deliver an elegant Real Estate experience that brings forth results in a smooth and seamless way and one that is aligned with the client’s intentions and vision,” continues Michelle. “That is what gives me the goosebumps.”
Michelle understands that conscientious research goes a long way to help her clients feel safe and confident in their decision making. “Everything sells in a good market” says Michelle, ‘“the key to buying right is to ensure that the home you purchase has the fundamental components that make it salable in any market; that way your future success is not dependent on what the market is doing.”
Clearly her business style works for her loyal clients, who appreciate the two rules she lives by. “Number 1 – I would never let a client purchase a home I would not buy myself. Number 2 – It does not matter when a client buys, so long as they buy right. And I am here to ensure they do just that!”
So far, this patient and protective caring approach has worked wonders for the Realtor and her clients.
“When a client is looking to sell, before I even set foot into the home, I have a tradition of sending a special gift to them. For me it’s an opportunity to genuinely thank the clients for welcoming me into their home; it also represents the comfort and peace of mind I intend for them to feel and experience throughout the process,” she says.
Michelle is deeply appreciative of every relationship she has built over the years. She has sat on the RE/MAX of Western Canada advertising committee, was past President of a high end, Business Networking International group in Vancouver, and has championed many successful charity events. Michelle was inducted into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame and is often found in the top 100 list of RE/MAX Realtors across Canada.
Compassionate, heart-centred, with over 20 years experience makes this a winning combination for both Michelle and her clients!
And for Michelle’s clients, it certainly is.
Michelle Raymond is featured in the 2022 Excellence in Real Estate Magazine.
