Reviews of Derek Gillette (Real Estate Agency)

James Faulkner

You may think that a real estate agent is just a facilitator, which most are. But with Gillette & Associates, they had a repeatable successful process of actually marketing our home. From the 3D room planner to the next level photos. This was such a great experience from listing to offer and sale, I highly recommend using these pro’s.

David Karstein Saele

I recently had the pleasure of working with Derek and his team who helped us market and sell my home within a couple of days and above asking price. I was very impressed with the quality of work done and the way they showcased my home in preparing it for sale and getting it out to the market. Once the listing went live, Derek negotiated hard on our behalf to get me a fantastic accepted offer and has worked closely with me through the selling process. I would highly recommend working with Derek and his team of professionals and I wish his business continued success.

Sean John

We hired Derek and his team to sell our home on Locksley Place. We were very impressed with the photos and the listing details. On day one of the listing we had many showings, some which were the direct result of his vast lead network. When it came to negotiations there was no pressure, he put our interests first and was very efficient. In the subjects he was able to negotiate a fair amount of flexibility which was not only thoughtful but came in handy after the subjects were removed. We are very pleased that we were able to sell and move on so quickly and would definitely recommend Derek and his team.

Daren Gull

Great professional realtor to deal with in Nanaimo.

Kris Small

Derek is brilliant and was a great resource through the process of selling our home. His market research was impressive giving us thorough insight to help us make an educated decision. I appreciated him always being available and keeping the communication lines clean. Easily a 5-Star recommendation and he has our business for future homes.

Andrea Noble

Selling a house and going through divorce is tough. Derek and his team helped us navigate some tricky waters. It’s an emotional process which is why it’s important to have professionals with level heads. Derek didn’t give up. He remained calm. His team is hardworking, consistent and pleasant to work with. I’m very thankful and relieved we got through this process.

Victor Kiritchenko

Let's put it this way: I've been Realtor myself for many years plus I'm a pretty picky person, who always find something to complaint about. So Derek and his team had a pretty hard task to make us happy while selling our house. You know what? They did! Knowing this business inside out I still had no reason to complain about anything, either it's a road sign, website presence, arranging showings, communication or anything else. Honestly, I was a little bit afraid, that being one of the top Realtors in Canada, Derek might put some pressure on us, especially because initially our asking price was a little bit high. But it wasn't a case, there was absolutely no pressure, just helpful information, which helped us to make a right decision and led to the sale of our house. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Derek to my countless friends, even they are as picky as I am ! ????

Wanda Thompson

Derek and his team are highly professional, efficient and courteous. They explain every step of the sales process, kept us informed along the way, and made themselves very available to meet our deadlines. They make excellent use of technology and data to ensure all decisions are evidence based. We felt very confident in and reassured by their expertise and advice.

M Giesbrecht

Derek got the job done and got our house sold! His method of selling homes is excellent, you will be very pleased. From the beginning he listened careful to our wishes and involved us in every step of the journey. I would recommend Derek Gillette to anyone that wants to sell their home.

Chris D

Outstanding. Remarkable results in one day and no hassles, no headaches or hiccups. Derek Gillette and his team are extremely professional and make you feel like a professional sports athlete renegotiating a new max contract with their flawless approach to selling your home. Derek Gillette and his team got my place sold the first day for asking price with using a different fresh approach after it didn’t sell for 8 months with a previous realtor. Him and his team also handled any small nuisances involved in the process. Expectations were surpassed throughout the entire process. Every member of his team are tremendous to work with. I would highly recommend engaging him and his team as your realtor for buying and selling any residence. - Chris D.

seema kode

Derek is absolutely wonderful to work with. As a fellow real estate agent in the USA I can say he is one of the best negotiators in the industry. It’s like having a friend on the “inside” that is working for you. He really cares about his clients as well as the community and neighborhood he lives in. You definitely want him on your side!

Munj Savoie

Derek recently sold our home. He is professional, attentive and experienced. Right from the professional photos, to marketing, to negotiating offers seamlessly and smoothly, he was top notch. From beginning to closing Derek and his team were there for us every step of the way. We have complete confidence in Derek and his skills, and highly recommend him. Andre and Munj Savoie

Michaela Haggenmueller

Derek, we wanted to thank you for the excellent job you did in selling our property in Nanoose. As a professional that does photography and Real Estate services for Realtors® I found your style and teams boutique approach to fit with the way I work, your attention to detail and your custom approach was just what we needed and we would recommend your services to anyone wanting a different and a much better approach to Real Estate. Michelle and Helmut Haggenmueller

Helena Allison

Deciding on the best realtor in Nanaimo to represent us was very easy, Derek Gillette and his outstanding team were the only choice. Their market and social media presence, reputation and knowledge of the market is second to none. Right from the beginning , Derek was up front, honest and very realistic and, his prediction of how our house would likely sell was precise. The team were all very approachable and communicated extremely well with us when coordinating viewings, the photographer’s vision and insight into the house was inspired. Thank you once again for making the process so smooth and straight forward.

万竹

I was beyond impressed with Derek and his team; that happens so rarely these days, so I am taking the time to thank you all publicly. Why list with a regular Realtor when you can get a cutting-edge team for the same money? It really is a no-brainer, if you are selling, I recommend Derek's team.

A M

Derek helped me to sell my house, sold within couple of days. It was a very effortless process. Derek and his team took care of everything from beginning to end. This is the case when you feel that the realtor is working for you, and not against you.

Doug Earl

Mr. Gillette is a highly competent and professional agent. He dealt with every aspect of the listing and sale of our home with skill and sensitivity. I would highly recommend his services.