Growing up on the Prairies my parents shared stories of their time living on Vancouver Island. It was for that reason that I decided to move to Victoria in 2005. I was immediately enthralled by the natural beauty. Being an outdoorsy person, I fell in love with hiking, bike riding and golfing that I could do year-round. There is nothing like the feeling of teeing off in January or catching a West Coast Storm in February.
In 2012, my wife and I with our two children decided to put down roots in Oceanside BC - Qualicum Beach to be exact. It was an easy decision! We have grown our family to five and have proudly raised all three children in the community. Its central location allows for access to many of the best experiences the region has to offer. A quick flight or ferry ride to the entertainment of Vancouver, its proximity to Mount Washington Alpine Resort and of course the splendid beaches of Parksville and Qualicum Beach.
Entering the Real Estate Industry in 2015 was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I love it! With my professional background in educational technology, sales, and digital media it has been a natural fit. I have utilized my digital savvy nature in addition to a fresh set of eyes on the market to help others through this exciting time in their lives. I take great pride in my customer service and love working with people. I truly believe there is no place better to live. It has been a great adventure! My Vancouver Island Real Estate office is in Qualicum Beach, B.C.
My husband Richard and I were so happy with Parker 's work on our behalf. He encouraged us to focus on buying the house of our dreams rather than wasting our time wandering about. He was able to negotiate an affordable price at a time when houses were being snapped up at over-the-asking prices. Whenever there was an issue to negotiate throughout the time between purchasing and taking possession, Parker would say "Leave it to me" and the issue would be resolved in our favour. Finally, Parker was kind and compassionate when we were both very nervous! We recommend Parker very highly as a trustworthy and competent realtor when making the most important investment of our lives.
Jackie Allan
I contacted Parker McDonald this summer to view a listing in his area. Although it wasn't for me, Parker took my information and added me to his site. I was trying to find a home in a very difficult market and whenever a listing was available in my price range he went above and beyond to arrange showings. Even though it was difficult to find what I wanted Parker made every effort to find me a home. I'm happy to say he succeeded. I highly recommend Parker McDonald.
Jacqueline Perry
I met Parker about 5 years ago during which I have been trying to move to BC from Ontario, and he was always available to take me around and show me homes, however, life got in the way and I was not able to make the move until this year, and here again Parker made himself available to facilitate my move and find me a home, I was able to move in a very short time and thank you, Parker, for making it hassle-free and smooth move, you have gone over and above the call of duty, thank you.
Najwa Nissen
I can't speak highly enough about Parker's professionalism and dedication to finding the best fit for my real estate needs. As a first-time home buyer, I had high expectations along with accessibility requirements to accommodate an aging parent and space for hobbies. I had a lot of boxes to tick off on my wish list, to say the least! He was able to help me secure my dream home which far exceeded my expectations within six weeks of working together. There were multiple interested parties; however, Parker's strong negotiating and people skills helped to avoid a bidding war. Without Parker's expert guidance, I know that I would not have my dream home today. I felt confident in entrusting him with my most important life purchase throughout the process from beginning to end. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Parker to anyone looking for a realtor who is knowledgeable, attentive to his client's needs, and an overall great human being.
Carolyn