Reviews of Robin Scrimger *PREC - VicProperty.ca - CB Oceanside Real Estate - @RobinVicRealtor (Real Estate Agency)

benny arazy

Robin has represented me successfully in 3 transactions and I look forward to continued business with him. As a business owner, I rely on individuals who are detailed, prompt, thorough, honest and genuine. Robin embodies the qualities that I look for when I conduct business. I recommend him wholeheartedly.

Steven Barrett

Robin was an excellent realtor to work with as a first time homebuyer. He was very responsive to questions and requests from the early stages of the home search phase through closing. Thank you for all of your help through this process Robin! Happy to recommend you to anyone searching for a home in Victoria.

Terry Mitchell

Robin is an excellent communicator. He listens well, attends to detail and responded rapidly to our requests for information and clarification on significant details in the strata documents, the engineers reports and property inspections. Thanks Robin!

Natalia Stabback

Can't say enough good things about our experience with Robin. We relocated to Vancouver Island from Ontario and Robin was super helpful in getting us acquainted with neighbourhoods in Victoria and surrounding area. He made several walk through videos of homes for us while we were still in Ontario and was impressively attentive to our needs in a home. High empathy and real estate expertise are his super powers! Robin ended up finding us a perfect home that checked all our boxes in record time. If you're looking to move to Victoria I highly recommend watching Robin's YouTube videos to get a sense of the neighbourhoods (and then reaching out to him to help find you a house to call home)! Thank you Robin, you're the best!

Chris Walker

We found Robin through a Google search and what a difference that ended up making. Prior to working with Robin we had been working with another agent. It was a breath of fresh air to work with someone who we felt had time for us and listened to our very specific needs for location and area. Robin was pro-active, sending us listings either before they hit the market, or immediately when they came on. Because of our narrow search area, we didn't end up looking at a lot of homes, but once we found the right one, Robin expertly negotiated a successful outcome for us in a multiple offer scenario, while respecting our budget. We are extremely happy with the outcome and feel that, even in a hyper competitive market, we got a good price on our home. We look forward to keeping in contact and working with Robin in the future. I would strongly recommend him to anyone either looking for or looking to sell their home! Thank You Robin!!

Allan Revich

Robin was nothing short of amazing when we moved from Toronto to Victoria last year. I can not believe how lucky we got when we happened upon a listing for which he was the agent. While we did not buy that listing, Robin turned out to be so incredibly helpful, that we were certain that he would help us find something else in Victoria. We were right! He helped us find the perfect house, and then followed up to make sure that our long distance closing went smoothly. Now we live here and couldn’t be happier with our decision. Seriously, if you have the opportunity to have Robin as your agent, you should grab that opportunity. You will not be disappointed.

Brian J Stacey

Retiring in Ontario and moving to the other side of the country can be extremely stressful, but Robin made our transition seamless. When we first decided to sell in 2019, Robin listened to what we were looking for and started searching for, and made a short list of desirable properties. When we sold our home during the pandemic, I made my way out to BC and Robin said he would find us our dream home. After only a week of driving around looking at homes, we found our new home in the lovely community of Cobble Hill. Robin guided us through all the financial and legal paperwork, and gave us all the info on changing over drivers licenses, vehicle ownerships, insurance, and BC Healthcare. Once we made the move, he helped us find some trades people to do some renovations on our home, and even a custom furniture maker for our "west coast" harvest table. He is still always available if I have any questions about where to find things on the Island. I would highly recommend Robin for any purchases or sales of homes or condos. He's amazing.

Barry Cannings

Robin has been outstanding, he's professional but friendly and always available. He has been an amazing help on our journey to home ownership. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone.

Eryn Sharpe

I can't say enough positive things about our experience working with Robin Scrimger. As first time home buyers there was a pretty steep learning curve for us and Robin expertly guided us through each step in the process. He was able to provide us with excellent recommendations for other professionals needed to complete our purchase (mortgage specialist, lawyer, home inspector). In addition to bringing top notch communication skills and tons of knowledge, Robin is just a great person! He has a cheerful energy and really puts you at ease but there is no doubt that he is on the ball. Thank you Robin!

louise street

I worked with Robin for almost a year to find the right property. I'm really happy with his service. He was always on top of the market, did not push me one direction or another, and always gave me his honest opinion. I would definitely recommend him.

kate brovina

Robin was very knowledgeable and quick to respond to all of our requests. Would highly recommend!

Anderson Santos

I felt we were really lucky to have had Robin as our realtor. He was professional as had an impressive knowledge base - extending into small details that let us know he’d done research in advance. Above all, I found Robin to be a very fair and honest person who was doing his best for us. I would highly recommend.

Monika Rose

I worked with Robin Scrimger to find a home. It was quite a difficult process given my very specific criteria and limited budget. Robin never lost hope that we would find something and provided me with support and care through what could have been a very stressful process. He regularly communicated with me about where things were at, checked in with lawyers about legal questions that came up, was always just a phone call or text away, but also met with me in person whenever needed. He booked several house tours and accompanied me on them. He always had helpful advice and knowledgeable pointers about different property features. He noticed everything and could always provide answers for my numerous questions. Having never gone through the process of buying a house on my own, I appreciated Robin’s professional patience and welcoming style. He never once made me feel incompetent, ignorant, or incapable. I felt like he really cared about me and my family and was taking our needs to heart. Robin is courteous, reliable, fun to work with, knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend his services.

Eva Cannings

I was provided with many options for real estate agents when we started to think about buying. Despite getting referrals, I decided to look for my own based on our specific needs. We needed someone who was going to jump in and work with our unique situation. Someone who was knowledgeable and able to handle this rodeo market. Someone we could trust to lead us in the right direction, have our best interests, and provide excellent communication. I searched on Google, for 5 star reviews and spend a few hours reading. Before I called Robin, I checked his Facebook site, and found out he was very active and passionate about Real Estate. He was top sales, had quite a few great connections, and seemed really personable.. I called the number timidly at 8am on a Saturday hoping to leave a message at least. I did not have to, he answered like it was a regular work time. Being super professional, and very responsive I knew this was the person who was going to lead us to victory in this crazy time. Robin checked in, eased tensions, and was very agile during the short time we worked with him. Robin made you feel like you were his only client, when in fact, he was juggling so many other clients needs simultaneously. Houses honestly sell themselves, but having the winning offer is in the art of in the right realtor, that is Robin. Robin, we are so grateful for your efforts in landing us our dream home in one of the most desirable areas. We did not have to settle, or compromise our needs. True success! So many thanks.

Nicole L'Esperance

Robin helped me buy and then sell my house quickly but for a price higher than I had expected! He used digital tools like a video, a VR walkthrough, and gorgeous photos to really highlight the features of my home and target potential buyers across Canada. Robin is down-to-earth, professional, and really reliable who knows his stuff. Hands down, the best!

Cynthia Gignac

We worked with Robin Scrimger multiple times throughout the past few years. Robin really went above and beyond for us and we are very thankful. He is always available and genuinely wants to find the perfect home for his clients. We would highly recommend him, and we truly appreciate his honesty and professionalism while keeping the process fun and enjoyable!

Marlie Philp

Robin is one of the most authentic, trustworthy, considerate and thoughtful people I know, let alone a wonderful realtor. Robin helped me on the road to buying my first home. This could have been a daunting experience, but Robin not only made it a thoroughly enjoyable one, but I also felt very respected and considered during the entire process. I knew that Robin genuinely wanted the best for us and always had our best interests at heart. My parents were involved in the buying process as well and our entire family just fell in love with Robin!! My Dad, who normally isn't a big fan of realtors, absolutely raves about Robin and has recommended him to friends and family as well. That's saying something!! I would recommend Robin a thousand times over and we plan to continue having him as our realtor as we look to purchase property again in the future.

Wyatt Anderson

Robin was referred to us through a property management company and provided excellent service. As somebody who is also professionally employed in real estate, I tend to have high standards when it comes to a Realtor - Robin checked all the boxes. He is knowledgeable, prompt, efficient and does his due diligence. He was a pleasure to work with and would highly recommend anybody needing a Realtor in the Victoria area.

Deirdre Tipping

I was looking for a house but not ready to buy. I needed to know what was out there, what areas might suit, what the market was like etc. Robin took me on knowing full well it might be a year before I was ready or found what we were looking for. He worked diligently. He kept in touch. He valued my time and was more than willing to share his. He only showed me viable places and he found us the perfect place, for an amazing price, in only a few short months. He took the time to help us thoroughly assess the property and go through the buying process. It was a great buy and we are still very happy with our purchase.

R P

We have been looking to move to the island from the mainland and wanted to find a realtor that could support the stressful house hunt. My daughter told me about Robin, and I am glad she did. Even being far away, I was able to work out the logistics of house hunting with him. He is very personable, professional, responsive and an excellent communicator. This is not my first house purchase, but this was the first time I had to bid on a home. We are so fortunate Robin found and negotiated a beautiful home on our behalf. He worked day and night, and kept us in the loop. Addressed our multiple questions or concerns quickly. And built a quick trust with us. Thank you so much Robin! Come over for some cooking anytime!

Lisa Booth

Robin helped us buy two amazing properties in Victoria while living in Ontario, both good investments. He is very professional and was very responsive to our needs and wants for the location and type of house we desired. He cares about his clients and keeps on top of the ever evolving market.

Katie Reid

Robin is a real-estate expert that provided strong knowledge across southern Vancouver Island real estate markets. Robin is very responsive, efficient, and clear in his communications. As a new client in the Victoria market, I worked closely with Robin and gained a heightened understanding of the broad spectrum of knowledge he was able to offer. Robin provides the utmost services to his clients and is very easy to work with. I will continue to retain Robin as my real-estate agent.

Jean Morrison

My husband and I are super thrilled to have been working along side with Robin Scrimger over the last 2-3 months. Our dream was to end up with a forever house for our family, and that's what Robin was able to expertly provide us with. From meeting Robin, buying a home and the process of selling a home, has been very comfortable and we would recommend this professional to any family looking for a nice home. Robin's fun/realistic/honest approach to the process of the nerve racking experience of buying a home, will never be forgotten by this Morrison family. Thanks so much Robin, our daughter PJ and our dog Raptor, certainly appreciate all your help as well!! Fun times ahead!! ???????? Jeannie and Mikey Morrison

Dean Robson

We can’t say enough good things about Robin. While researching a move to Vancouver Island from out of province, my wife and I came across one of Robin’s well done, and extremely informative YouTube video guides to Victoria’s neighborhoods. We appreciated his initiative and seemingly genuine character. We contacted Robin and told him of our planned move. He took us seriously, and set up a virtual meet to further discuss. From there, Robin became an invaluable resource and sounding board as we prepared for this transition. On a solo visit to the island, Robin made himself available for a whirlwind of house tours. I found Robin to be extremely knowledgeable regarding neighbourhoods, parks, schools, and realistic home valuations. Robin heard our feedback and it did not take long before we found the perfect home for our family, marrying all of the elements previously discussed. I am certain that was Robin’s extremely pleasant demeanour with other realtors (and even the accidental interaction with the eventual seller on a visit) that led to us being selected to purchase our desirable home at a very fair negotiated price. Robin helped navigate many of our challenges along the way, and was able to put us in touch with other excellent professionals to help secure our new home. Robin goes above and beyond. He continues to offer support and regularly shares helpful tidbits about the island. Robin is not only our trusted realtor, but we consider him a true friend. Thanks Robin! Dean, Mary Jo and family

Nicki C

I sometimes wonder where I’d be if Robin hadn’t helped me buy my house in late 2019. It’s a depressing thought because I know I’d have found myself effectively priced out of a soon-to-be surging market. But things didn’t unfold that way—and the credit goes entirely to Robin. Robin set me up on a search earlier in the year and though I wasn’t yet ready to buy, it was useful for us to track and discuss listings in my target area. I wanted a ‘project’ close to my daughter’s school—and Robin found it. The house had been sitting quietly for about three months but real estate in Victoria, being the feast-or-famine animal it is, meant that multiple interested buyers were suddenly at the table at precisely the same time as me. Robin’s words: “We have to move on this…right now.” He quickly arranged a showing and in we went. One viewing was all it took for us to know that it hit all of my criteria. “We’re writing on this tonight. I’m going to get it for you before anyone else moves on it,” he assured me. The process was quick, as it needed to be, but throughout, Robin also remained cool and measured. He was crisp and clear both with me and the selling agent, navigating the negotiations like the most stalwart of veterans. Spending time around Robin and watching him in action, I believe that his communication abilities are, without question, as strong as I’ve seen from anyone I’ve dealt with in either real estate or the professional communities within which I have worked. Moreover, he CARES—he truly cares. As a family man and ‘real person’, he understands what’s at stake for those buying and selling, so he won’t recklessly play with money you can’t afford to lose. In the end, I got the house—the one that was perfect for me. Robin proved to me how important it is to have the right agent. This one person can potentially change lives and entire futures. I’m glad I chose well.

leana bolliger

Throughout buying my first home which has been a 3 year process, Robin hasn't given up on me and I am happy to say I have bought my dream property with his help. Forever grateful for all the work he put in and the many many km's drivng for viewings. Robin is beyond resourceful as a realtor he goes above and beyond. His knowledge of recreational activities on the island was also very helpful in the selection process. Robin is easy and personable to connect with giving me full trust in the home buying process. He is passionate about the island and knows the ins and outs. I couldn't recommend him more!!

Peter Van Buren

Robin helped my wife and I purchase our first home. Before finding Robin, we interviewed several real estate agents looking for someone who we could trust and who had the right combination of skills and industry connections in order to provide an upper hand to purchasing a home in Victoria. Robin provided all of those things and much more and was able to identify a home for us that was not yet listed. Because of this we were able to act quickly when it came on the market; a move that allowed us to secure an accepted offer on a short timeline with our conditions. As a first time home buyer you come with your own set of skills and perspectives when purchasing a home. We found that Robin was able to enhance our existing knowledge, fill in the gaps in our understanding and help us assemble a team of skilled individuals that gave us immense confidence in our purchase. We would undoubtedly work with Robin again in the future

Dave in Vic

Robin did an excellent job of selling a long time family home. Robin was carefully chosen by us as the listing agent and did a top notch job of marketing, from giving advice on preparation, to market analysis, to photography, virtual staging, multimedia advertising campaign, conducting open houses and coordinating showings. Even in this hot seller's market he was able to get us far more than expected above asking on the first day offers were being accepted. To top it all off, he's a heck of a nice guy and about the hardest working agent we've ever known. This review bought and paid for by Robin Scrimger PREC, sorry just kidding, he well earned it. -Dave Stevens & family

Lisa Cartwright

We first met Robin 4 years ago when my mom found Robin's listing on the internet and started her move from North Van to Sidney. 3 years later, my husband and I started our move to join her on the Saanich Peninsula and after a year and half of Robin's patience, diligence, and never failing to be there with us through rushed trips from the mainland, a pandemic, and crazy real estate markets, we are delighted to now be establishing ourselves in North Saanich for our home and in Sidney for our business where he helped us secure an office too. Great connections, positive attitude, and no pressure to buy the wrong place. No doubt the next family move will be on Robin's plate before long. Can't say enough. Thanks Robin for your kindness, friendship, and professionalism in a down to earth way.

Jevin Rosenbloom

We were first time homebuyers and everything went as smoothly as we could have hoped for. Robin was friendly, knowledgeable and supportive throughout the whole process. He was always quick to reply to any email or text as well as provided great advice and recommendations whenever needed.

Taylor Crawford

Robin is an incredibly knowledgeable Realtor that takes great pride in looking after his clients and their best interests. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a Realtor that's willing to go the extra mile!

paul gillespie

I worked with Robin Scrimger to sell my home in Fernwood. The market at the time was just beginning to heat up. I chose Robin because of his marketing savvy, which included Facebook and Instagram along with a professional video hosted on Youtube, professional floor plans and a 3D virtual tour. He also listed my house on the MLS service, broadcasting it nationally to prospective buyers. We were successful in attaining multiple offers and my home sale set a new pricing record in the neighbourhood per foot. Robin communicated with me diligently through the process, ensuring that I was kept in the loop with interest, showings and expectation. He exceeded my expectations for service and I would strongly recommend him to anyone who is planning to sell their home. Sincerely, Paul Gillespie

renee Stacey

Robin came highly recommended to us, and we couldn’t have been happier. We were making a big move, from Ontario to British Columbia. For many months before our move, we would communicate with Robin on how the market was looking. When we sold our home in Ontario, and needed to buy quickly , he understood our time crunch, And devoted an entire week to house shopping with us. We felt very lucky to have somebody who not only knew the market so well, but also who clearly loved Vancouver Island, so much. He was even so helpful in recommending local contractors for some of our renovations, and now he’s helping our daughter to make her first purchase. Thanks very much Robin.

Dotan Amit

Robin guided us through every step of my and my wife's condo purchase (as first-time home buyers), answering every question and concern that we had along the way. Right from our first meeting, he understood what our needs were, and was able to recommend listings that suited us. We always felt that he was invested in helping us find a condo that we would be happy living in. If we ever decide to buy a different home, we will be calling Robin, and we would strongly recommend him to anyone else!

Alyssa A

This is our second time working with Robin and I can’t recommend him highly enough. He helped us buy a home in our dream neighbourhood and worked quickly to sell our current home for over list price. Robin is highly attentive, organized, and knowledgeable, and I always know that he is working hard behind the scenes to protect our interests. Robin has also been able to provide us with excellent referrals and resources for everything we could possibly need to ensure a smooth process (e.g. lawyer, mortgage specialist). He is funny and kind, but also competitive and an expert negotiator.

Don mckenzie

Robin is a terrific real estate agent and an even better person. We worked with him for over a year to find a home. He was patient, thorough and has an attention to detail characteristic that is welcomed and necessary in this business. There was never any pressure but he always made us aware of all the variables that deserved attention. He's just a very nice person, a professional that has pride in his work. We will definitely call him again with any other real estate transactions

Michelle Reichert

Robin is an absolute gem to deal with. He listens, he is so quick to respond, he is caring and you can just tell he wants the best for you and his goal is to help you. Its not about a sale for him its about enjoying the journey of finding a home and he sticks by your side until the very end. He is not only kind and super helpful but also knows the market very well! If you get an opportunity to work with Robin you will be well taken care of. Thank you Robin for finding us our home.

Juliet McNaughton

My husband and I interviewed about 15 realtors before deciding on Robin, and we are so glad we worked with him to find our forever home. At every point, Robin was responsive to our preferences and needs, provided excellent advice and was incredibly savvy with negotiations and sealing the deal. Within a week of landing in Victoria, we made a successful offer on the home of our dreams. We are confident that we were able to find and buy our amazing home (and at a reasonable price) because of Robin. We have already recommended him to family and friends, and should we be in the market in the future for either buying or selling, he will without question be our realtor.

Grant Grimshaw

I've worked with Robin for two highly successful purchases. As a custom home builder, I've had experience working with agents in Whistler and in the Interior or BC. I can say, without question, that Robin is a masterful negotiator who really knows the market and understands what it takes to win in a competitive bid scenario. He is immediately responsive, diligent and thorough from beginning to end and post closing. I have appreciated his roster of recommended professionals and I like the way he does business. If you want an agent who will work to get you the result that you want, I would strongly recommend contacting Robin. I'll certainly work with him in the future.

Roman Reus

To hunt for a house with Robin was a great experience right from the beginning. He totally understood our needs, provided us with many virtual / video tours and detailed analysis. At the end he proved to be strategic and expert negotiator. We would recommend Robin to anyone who is looking for honest and professional service. Thank you Robin!

Charlotte Ray

Robin is an outstanding professional to work with. His level of professionalism and knowledge is second to none, always advocating for his clients with the utmost care and respect. Whether buying or selling, all clients working with Robin are treated with excellence, efficiency, and care.

Lesley Beale

Excellent personal care

Jeremy Sturgess

Robin consistently and patiently listened to our wish list and exposed us to a wealth of opportunities that culminated in the perfect house for us. He acted quickly and tenaciously when we asked him to pursue an opportunity and undertook expert research for every query. He was always respectful of our sometimes relatively outrageous requests and always came through for us professionally and graciously. Robin is a delight to work with, and to associate with.

misha graham

"We found Robin by chance as he was the realtor for a home we were interested in. In hindsight, we couldn't have been luckier. Robin truly listened to our home purchase criteria and delivered service that went above and beyond all expectations (ferry pick up!) while never overselling or pushing homes or ideas on us that we hadn't asked for. He had terrific suggestions, great advice, in-depth knowledge and was an invaluable sounding board for my many questions and concerns as I made this important decision. We had a tight timeline and many places to see, but Robin was never impatient, never pushy, and always kind and helpful towards me, my wife, and my little ones. Working with Robin was honestly one of the highlights of my summer. I would work with him again in a heartbeat. Just perfect."

Clea Sturgess

Robin is simply the best! He is extremely knowledgeable about the market and neighbourhoods, he puts his clients first, and he took the time to guide me to the perfect place for my needs. I can't recommend him enough!

Jamie Davies

I met Robin by chance when he called me after I responded to one of his online listings. My online search for a house was somewhat premature but Robin maintained a relationship with me for well over a year by continuing to reach out every few months or so if a house came up he thought we might be interested in. We decided this last year to finally take the leap to sell our current home in order to look at purchasing a new home for our growing family. Robin started to work with us right away, lining up any property we were interested in seeing. We must have looked at over 50 houses.... and each time I called, Robin was eager and very willing to set up a viewing get us in right away. A fantastic marketing package and online presence was created for our current property and the showings started right away. We received top dollar for our home. Robin was able to handle all the loose ends and the whole process was seamless. Finding the right new home to purchase took more time though as we had a very specific want/need list for the property in a small geographic area. We were not the ideal clients for that reason but Robin was incredibly patient with us and continued to come up with new ideas. It had been months of looking and every time I called to set up a viewing he responded keenly and quickly. Robin knew how important this move was for us and made it a huge priority to find exactly what we were looking for. In the end Robin was able to find us the perfect property which hadn’t even hit the market. He had the inside track through a mutual agent. I still remember the call, ."..I found your house... I can't get you in just quite yet, but it's the one!". A week and a half later we had purchased our dream home - it was exactly what we had been searching for. Robin is extremely reliable, thorough and thoughtful. He is professional, knowledgeable and well connected but at the same time down to earth and very personable. You can really tell he loves what he does! Working with Robin has been such a great experience and we highly recommend him. We are forever grateful to you Robin!

Brent Shemilt

Robin was great. He was very patient and not pushy as we were particular buyers in a crazy market. In the end he helped us find a home that was not even on the market yet when everything was selling in multiple offers".

heather stewart

Robin is such a warm and caring agent! He looked after us so well and gave us a referral to an exceptional agent in Vancouver. He followed up to ensure everything went smoothly, which is sure did! Thanks Robin!