Jim Pilkington Reviews

Jim Pilkington is such a patient person and truly understands his business. With many years of experience, he guided us through the process with ease, and I’m so pleased he was the one who found our dream home. He has been my realtor for three years, and he always understood exactly what I was looking for. Passionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated, Jim puts his heart into his work — and it shows.

It is absolutely impossible to go wrong with Jim Pilkington as your real estate agent—there is truly no one better. Jim guided us through selling two properties and purchasing the home of our dreams: a home that had to meet the very specific and complex needs of eight family members with very different requirements. Against all odds, he found us a place that we not only love, but one that perfectly supports our busy, social lifestyle. Jim accomplished this while also navigating complicated financial matters and ensuring we met government requirements—no small feat given that we were a newly blended family. Our household included myself, my fiancé, my grown son and his fiancée, my fiancé's teenage daughter, three individuals I care for with intellectual disabilities, two dogs, and a cat. We needed a home with an elevator, a large yard, a quiet yet welcoming neighbourhood, space for everyone, and even extra rooms so we could continue to host community meetings and games nights. Somehow, Jim made it happen. He sold our two homes for absolute top dollar, fielded our endless questions with patience, sourced the right professionals at the right time, and solved problems we couldn’t have imagined solutions for. And through it all, he made us feel like a priority—despite being one of the most in-demand realtors in the community. His deep knowledge of the market, his extensive connections, and his unparalleled expertise were invaluable to us at every turn. Jim’s inclusive attitude was refreshing, his calm nature steadying, and his guidance unwavering even in the most stressful of moments. We quickly learned we could depend on him completely, because time and again he proved that we were in safe, capable, and incredibly smart hands. From introduction to closing—and long after—Jim has been trustworthy, open-minded, and extraordinarily resourceful. He is a gifted communicator, an exemplary negotiator, and a master problem-solver whose creative solutions, tireless work ethic, and meticulous attention to detail are second to none. For us, Jim has become far more than a realtor—he is our go-to person for all real estate needs, and someone we trust implicitly. We cannot recommend him highly enough to anyone buying or selling property.

Over the course of the sale of one property and purchase of another, Jim provided solid and consistent advice and guidance throughout both processes. His knowledge of the local real estate market was deep and thorough, and his ability to quickly resolve the few issues that cropped up was appreciated. Jim has a calm and professional manner that was absolutely perfect for our needs. If you are looking for an agent who will provide high quality service, with integrity, Jim will meet and exceed those expectations.

Jim gets 5 stars with me only because the system does not allow 100 stars. This is part of the text my wife and I wrote for him in a formal letter after he worked for three years with us patiently looking for our ideal home in Vancouver: "Dear Jim: What can we say… You have automatically become one of the most important figures in the history of the Varhola-Moreno family. The reason why we got the palace of our dreams in Jim Pilkington, and this goes beyond your realtor genius in developing a strategy and crafting an offer within 48 hours. Your legacy is much greater in time and space. You have patiently and optimistically listened to us for all these years, and you introduced us to ALL the other key personalities that made this possible. Everybody in the real estate world in the North Shore knows you, and we have always been proud to say that you are ours. We have never met someone so professional, honest, patient, hardworking, ethical and warm. You have looked after our interests 100%, putting our financial well-being and our kids’ future first. We wish to extend our gratitude to your own family, recalling those Sunday nights we stole time from them so you could talk to us about potential purchases. We will never forget your own excitement the moment our offer was accepted. We felt how our dream was your dream too. While there is no doubt that the amount of work you put into our home project should grant you a 50% commission, which is sadly out of our scope, for now we can offer you an unbreakable partnership in all future real estate adventures. However, above all, please accept our unconditional friendship. Echoing how this letter began, please never forget that you are one of the most important figures in the history of the Varhola-Moreno family.”

Jim is an excellent representative for your home, to sell or to buy. We have had the pleasure of working with Jim in both capacities, and I sincerely appreciate his approach. He listens closely to his client, gives precise advise, and he is consistent and reliable in every capacity. I strongly endorse and recommend Jim, you will be very happy with the results!

We had the pleasure of working with Jim to purchase our new home, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. His prompt communication and professional approach made the entire process smooth and stress-free. We’re absolutely thrilled with our new home and would absolutely recommend Jim to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate!