About Paul Penner
About Me
I was first licensed as a Realtor in 1998 and have been the recipient of numerous sales achievement awards including the MLS Medallion Club (residential and commercial), as well as being in the top ten for RE/MAX in Western Canada. Willing to get involved with improving the profession, I have, and continue to, serve on various trade organizations and committees at the local, provincial, and national levels. In 2008, I was elected by my peers to serve as the president of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board from 2009-2010. I currently sit on the board of Real Estate Compensation Fund Corporation and am a past director of the BC Real Estate Association.
As a believer in continuing education, I have studied construction at BCIT and am a graduate of the Urban Land Economics program at the University of British Columbia. I also attend numerous seminars, conferences, and courses pertaining to various aspects of the industry. A skilled negotiator, I bring my years of experience to the table. Having earned a reputation for getting the job done, I receive referrals from past clients, as well as fellow real estate agents throughout North America and overseas.
My Business Philosophy
“Be prepared and be honest.”
Background
Moved to Abbotsford in 1985
Spent a few years working in the construction industry and has owned a local business
Was first licensed in 1985
Studied new home construction at BCIT
Graduated from the Urban Land Economics program at UBC
Past director and president of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
Past director of the BC Real Estate Association
Currently on the board of directors at the Real Estate Compensation Fund Corporation
Awards and Achievements
FVREB Residential “Medallion Club” recipient
FVREB Commercial “Medallion Club” recipient
RE/MAX “Hall of Fame” recipient
RE/MAX monthly top 100
RE/MAX monthly top 10 for BC
Hobbies and Interests
My wife Debbie and I enjoy traveling on our own or with our two children
I have scuba dived on the Great Barrier Reef (90′ below sea level) and hiked to Annapurna Base Camp in Nepal over (12,000′ above sea level)
I love food; preferable great food
Though I don’t get out often, I enjoy fly fishing, hacking up the golf course, and road cycling