Why The Value-First Home Team?

Rethinking Real Estate for Better Results

We weren’t always a team. In fact, we were both successful agents in our own right—each managing multiple clients, juggling endless tasks, and working hard to deliver results. But over time, we realized something: the traditional solo-agent model simply doesn’t serve clients (or agents) as well as it should.

In most real estate transactions, one agent tries to do it all: pricing, marketing, photography coordination, scheduling, client communication, negotiations, paperwork, and more. It's a lot for one person to manage—and often, it leads to burnout, missed details, and unnecessary stress for everyone involved.

We thought: There has to be a better way.

Inspired by Efficiency, Driven by Service

In any great business or factory, work is divided into specialized roles. One person doesn't build an entire car or assemble an entire product. Instead, every step is handled by someone focused on doing that job well. The result? Higher quality, greater efficiency, and a better end experience for the customer.

We decided to bring that same mindset to real estate.

By teaming up, we’ve created a collaborative model where each of us focuses on specific parts of the process. From client onboarding to pricing strategy, from marketing to negotiation, we split our responsibilities based on our strengths. The result is a seamless, efficient workflow that delivers better service, greater attention to detail, and less stress for our clients.

Better Systems. Better Results. Happier Clients.

When you hire the Value-First Home Team, you’re not getting one overworked agent—you’re getting two experienced professionals working in sync. Our combined approach means:

  • No dropped balls
  • Faster response times
  • More polished marketing
  • Stronger negotiation
  • Less stress for you

In short: We’ve reimagined how real estate can work. And our clients feel the difference.

Because when we focus on doing what we each do best, you get the best possible outcome.

That’s the Value-First way.

What Your Save With The Value-First Home Team

Your Property One Percent Realty Many Other Brokers* Savings
$300,000 $8,950 $12,000 $3,050
$400,000 $9,950 $14,500 $4,550
$600,000 $9,950 $19,500 $9,550
$800,000 $9,950 $24,500 $14,550
$1,000,000 $10,950 $29,500 $18,550
$1,500,000 $15,950 $42,000 $26,050
$3,000,000 $30,950 $79,500 $48,550
$5,000,000 $50,950 $129,500 $78,550

Note: While not all commission models are the same, we compare our savings to the prevailing rate within the Lower Mainland of 7% on the first $100,000 and 2.5% on the balance.