About Victoria Estate
The Mastermind
Behind It:
Ian Jules
My decision to pursue a career in real estate was a natural progression that grew from personal interest: how to make smart decisions about property sales and purchases in Vancouver Island’s complex and fast-paced market.
Born in Ontario and raised in Vancouver, I moved to Victoria in 1999. Like so many others, I was drawn by the lifestyle—small friendly communities, year-round sports and outdoor activities, spectacular parks and scenery—an ideal place to raise my family. I had studied aircraft structures and turned my education into 15 years as a Red Seal machinist and in the complementary fields of welding and hydraulics. Moving to Victoria sparked a new fascination: understanding Vancouver Island’s unique and challenging real estate market.
Victoria’s average home prices are among the very highest in Canada, and yet, there are fantastic opportunities in Greater Victoria’s 13 municipalities and throughout Vancouver Island. Communities are developing and growing as more people discover the lifestyle and the value of investing in this economy.
After almost two decades of living here and diligently following the market to guide real estate decisions for myself and my friends and family, I made it official and became a fulltime REALTOR® in 2010.
Since then, it has been my honour and pleasure to share my knowledge and experience of the intricacies of Vancouver Island’s real estate market to help my clients make educated decisions that increase the value of their property portfolios.
Helping you buy or sell your home with an incredible, memorable experience. With years of experience to help you achieve your goals, I will bring a welcomed energy and integrity to your next real estate adventure.
Our Process
Step
By Step
01 -FIND A TRUSTWORTHY BUYER’S AGENT
Congratulations! You are finished with the first step in buying a home—you have made it to my website. Now all you need to do to get things started is to fill out my form.
06 - OFFER ACCEPTANCE
Within 7 to 10 days, we will need to remove the subjects. I will work with your mortgage broker to get full approval, help you get your inspection scheduled, and go through all the necessary documentation.
02 - MORTGAGE PRE-APPROVAL
This is a necessary step that you have to do before you can start looking. It would be very disappointing to find the home of your dreams only to learn that it is not within your budget.
07 - REMOVAL OF SUBJECTS
Congratulations! You are ready to continue the purchase process because you have done your due diligence. After you have signed a subject removal addendum and sent your deposit check, you are ready to seal the deal.
03 - CREATE YOUR WISH LIST
When you make a list of the things you want, there are many things to consider, and you may change your mind as you visit new properties. I will work to find houses that meet a majority of the things on your list.
08 -CHOOSING A LAWYER
To make sure everything is legitimate, you’ll need a real estate lawyer, which will run about $800-$1000. I will coordinate with the lawyers, so no need to worry—all you do is show up to sign the papers.
04 -THE HUNT BEGINS
I use your wish list to find the best houses for you. Many times, a buyer’s agent has early access to listings—a benefit to working with an agent. If I send one you like, let me know and I will schedule a showing.
09 - GETTING READY TO MOVE
You will need to schedule movers, schedule cable and internet connections, utilities, home insurance, etc. I have recommendations to help you. I will help you access your new home as we get closer to your closing date.
05 - WHEN YOU FIND YOUR DREAM HOME
I will take care of the details—drafting a contract, researching the home’s value, evaluating tax reports—so that your offer is the most appealing to the seller. From there, I will work to negotiate the best deal for you.
010 - TIME TO PARTY
I love to party and expect to receive an invitation to your housewarming party! Naturally, we get to know each other during the process of finding and buying your home, so I like to celebrate your new home with you.
01 -OUR FIRST MEETING
Our first step takes about 30 minutes—we will meet and tour the property so that we can set expectations. This is a good opportunity for us to become acquainted with you and your home.
04 - THE SIGN
Soon after you decide to sell with me, I will order and install a “For Sale” sign on your property, which always has a fresh and attractive look. I also offer a smaller version for apartments and condominiums.
02 - GETTING YOUR HOUSE READY
I will help you figure out what projects need to be done to your house to get it ready—renovations, painting, staging, etc. I have connections to services that can help you with these projects, so don’t worry.
05 - MLS LISTINGS
I will list on many different media outlets as soon as the web listing is ready to go. It typically takes 1-2 days for your listing to appear on most real estate sites, but it will show up instantly on Paragon for realtors.
03 - MY MARKETING TEAM
When your home is ready to show, about a week before it goes live, my marketing team will take pictures and videos and measure your home for 3D floorplans to begin designing a strategic marketing plan for your home.
06 -ON THE MARKET
As soon as we’ve gone live, I will send you an email that includes the links to the listings. At this time, you can review the information and let me know if you have any suggestions or corrections to the listings.
Locations
Areas
We Serve
Our major listings are based in Saanich, Westshore, Victoria & Peninsula regions. Take a look below !
OUR GUARANTEE
Committed to
Helping Our Clients
Whether you are buying or selling, I'll take the hassle out of your experience.
For the vast majority of Canadians, the purchase of a home will likely be the largest investment they'll ever make. In Victoria, it's no different, so why take a chance? Ian is an experienced professional and remains dedicated to ensuring your next home purchase is a sound investment. Ian has committed to exceeding all of his client's expectations with professional service and cutting edge technology, helping them consistently get results.
“ Dave and Anastasia Victoria, BCThank you for making our vision of the perfect home a reality. We really appreciate your hard work and honest guidance. Everyone we've encountered in this home buying process has commented on your thoroughness and dedication and it certainly hasn't gone unnoticed by us! We look forward to recommending you to our friends and family in their future realty needs! We couldn't have done this without you...or at least we wouldn't have wanted to do it without you!
- “ Dolores Victoria, BC
I've used several Realtors in Victoria and I thought, selling one of my revenue properties on my own would be easy. I tried selling my half duplex on my own and had no success. Ian called my add and made a few suggestions - Ian sold it for much more within 46 days. I have and will continue to use and refer Ian to everyone I know!
- “ Ken Victoria, BC
We have relocated between cities and as a result, in the last 8 years, we have dealt with 3 agents both buying and selling homes. Most recently we had a great experience with Ian Jules. In the market, this was a tough time to sell a house, but Ian managed to work with us to get our home sold fast (2 1/2 weeks) at a price that within 1.3% of our ask. Despite a difficult negotiation process, Ian keep the conversations going. Lastly, Ian was able to overcome the shortcomings of the other agent. Ian was very detail oriented, and ensured that our home sold without a hitch. Ian did a great job, I wish he was in the market we were moving into, as we would definitely hire him again. We would recommend him to anyone in the market. Great work!
- “ Kim Victoria, BC
Ian works for his clients, not for his own interests. He goes over and above the 'call of duty' to make sure his client gets the best service and has the best experience in buying or selling a home. I would recommend Jules Property Group to any of my friends or family members. Hands down, he's the best realtor I've ever dealt with.
Our Listings
Best Offers
& Deals In Victoria
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