Testimonials Archive - Bernadette Dunnigan

Renata Kacmaryova

I’m VERY pleased with the service I received from Oakwyn Realty/Dunnigan Homes for my townhouse purchase. Their entire team was very proffesional every step of the way. Their promptness, knowledge, strategic mindset, kindness made it a seamless process. They truly go “above and beyond.”

Lise and Jack Harland

We truly wanted to thank Bernadette, Lucia and Melody for all of their kindness, patience, responsiveness and overall professionalism throughout the home preparation and selling process. They consistently went above and beyond in responding to our questions and problem solving along the way. We highly recommend the Dunnigan Homes Real Estate Team.

Mark and Whitney Goddard

Bernadette and her team gave us excellent and helpful advise during both the sale and purchase of our properties! Bernadette also proved what a top notch negotiator she is in closing a challenging sale with great patience and care! Bar none, the best realtor out there. Thanks Bernie and Team!

Amin Adibi

Bernadette and her Team did a fantastic job for us. They were super organized and always responsive. They never rushed a thing, were skilled and efficient in negotiations, and delivered. Could not recommend them more and we’ll happily work with them again.

Gordon Bone

Selling a home can be a stressful experience. We were happy to put our trust in Bernadette and her team. At our first meeting Bernadette provided a comparative market analysis and a marketing strategy. After that we set an asking price and established a timeline. Throughout the process we were supported by the team, especially while preparing the unit for market. We were treated with professional courtesy. Phone calls and emails were returned promptly, and questions or concerns were dealt with respectfully. The condo sold quickly at a good price, but more importantly we were satisfied with the whole experience. We are happy to recommend Bernadette Dunnigan to anyone needing real estate services.

Traci and Peter Tapp

If you are looking for professional, dedicated, and skillful service, Bernadette and her team should be your first choice! Having been in the Real Estate industry, I have dealt with thousands of agents, and I can say without a doubt, Bernadette and her team are outstanding in every way!

Bill and Carol Crow

We can only give Bernadette Dunnigan our highest endorsement as a realtor and a lovely person to work with. Bernadette came highly recommended, but she had to earn the listing for our North Vancouver home. We interviewed three realtors, and we chose Bernadette because of her professional presentation, marketing plan, and understanding of the North Shore market.

We made the right choice. Bernadette advised us on when to list our home, how to price it, and how to present it in the most attractive light. In a declining market, Bernadette’s strategy led to multiple offers, and a sale price far exceeding our list price.

It was easy for us to send more business to Bernadette. She has since sold three other homes, all owned by our close friends, with exceptional results.

Selling a home can be an emotional and nerve-wracking process. We put our confidence in Bernadette and her colleague Shelly Hird, and they rewarded us with a calm and seamless selling experience. We were glad Bernadette was on our side during the negotiations. It wasn’t much fun for the buyers’ agents. We recommend you never try to negotiate against Bernadette.

Lowell Jordan and Ester Fernandez

Bernadette came to our house to answer all of our questions we had about selling our home. This was done during the biggest snowfall of the year and so we knew she meant business and she would do her best to represent us. It was a buyers market, and we knew that there could be a good chance of being underpriced and maybe not under ideal subject conditions, so it was safe to say that we were a bit worried. Nearly two weeks later, we sold at an excellent price (higher than expected), with ideal conditions that accommodated our kids school. We were ecstatic about the sale of our home. Bernadette worked VERY hard and she is so professional, we recommend her very highly! It was essentially the “perfect deal” for us.

Lily and Scott Foggo

We have only great things to say about working with Bernadette and Erin earlier this year. As first time home buyers, we had a lot of questions during the process of finding our dream home. Erin and Bernadette were both incredibly patient with us and really worked to understand exactly what we were looking for. When it came to putting in an offer, we trusted Bernadette’s extensive experience to help us negotiate a fair price. We would absolutely work with Bernadette and Erin again!

Rhonda & Scott

We were so very impressed with Bernadette, Erin and the entire team that worked at showcasing our home, resulting in a sale in just over a week and above the listing price! Bernadette’s level of experience, professionalism and invaluable knowledge of the market has clearly contributed to her reputation of getting results and earning the trust of the clients she’s working with. Our experience was exceptional and we have high praise for the entire process in selling our home.

Sandie Hollick-Kenyon

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank Bernadette and team for their hard work and dedication with the sale of my apartment. Listing in January 2021 during a pandemic was unchartered territory and full of uncertainties, she navigated this challenge with amazing skill and thoughtfulness. After an initial meeting with Bernadette my realtor search was over, she set me at ease and had a clear vision on how to proceed. A pre-listing plan generated interest while the apartment was prepped for sale. The staging and promotional materials were beautiful, showcasing the apartment to it’s best and a quick sale followed above asking price, a better than hoped for outcome. Trust and communication with your realtor are so important when selling a home, I had this and more, making a stressful situation easy. Thanks Bernadette!

Sarah Antonich

Bernadette is a true professional and a complete power house. I’m always blown away by how Bern and her team manage to market a high volume of properties while never faltering to deliver the highest level of customer service. As a long time resident of North Vancouver, she’s an expert on every North Shore nuance and her years of experience and past sales speak for themselves. If you’re looking for a seasoned realtor who’s an expert on the North Shore, look no further than Bernadette and her team.

Sean Deegan

Bernadette represented us as our buying agent. I recommend Bernie if you are looking for someone who responds promptly, has great industry experience, will ask the questions you might not know to ask, and is a great person to be around. In this sellers market it was frustrating to find a place but Bernie worked with us and was great through the whole process. To top it off, for us to get the place we ended up with, Bernie had to spend her birthday working with us to make it happen. We appreciated her dedication and everything she helped us with. I definitely would recommend Bernie’s services. Please also note… through this process I learned that there is a big delta in the professionalism between different realtors. I was happy to have Bernadette represent us as she is very professional and knowledgeable.

I am impressed by Bernadette’s dedication to “getting it done”

My family had Bernadette and her team help us sell our mother’s condo. The market conditions for this property were challenging and exacerbated by the pandemic. I am impressed by Bernadette’s dedication to “getting it done” despite the restrictions of this year’s lockdown. I would work with her again. Daryl Hatton

We could not have been happier with the results

Bernadette sold our condo at 15 West in North Vancouver. We were extremely happy with her professionalism, excellent marketing strategy and skilled communication. We could not have been happier with the results and will not hesitate to use her again in the future. Thank you Bernadette! John Parkinson

Alan Sexauer

What a great experience! As we shared our buying a selling story with friends and family the one thing we heard over and over is “wow, you must have had a great realtor” and we couldn’t agree more.

Dewald Venter

Bernadette and her team helped sell our home in North Vancouver. Not only did they sell our home in 2 weeks but they also sold it for top market value. Her and her team had excellent communications, very professional, and genuinely cared for us as clients. They made the whole process super easy and pain free for us. I would highly recommend Bernadette and her team for any one in the North Shore area looking to buy or sell. Once again thank you Bernadette and TrudyAnn for everything!

Lloyd Skelton

We consider ourselves to be so lucky to have chosen Bernadette as our agent. If we could give 6 stars we would! She is an incredibly hard worker, honest and persistent (yet not “pushy”). Her attention to detail showed what a professional she is. We would not hesitate to recommend her (we already have to our friends). Thank you Bernadette.

Keegan Casidy

I would highly recommend Bernadette to anyone looking to purchase or list a home on the North Shore. She fights for her clients throughout the entire process. Tons of experience, I can confidently say you’ll be in great hands working with Bernadette.

Janet Chen

Bernadette makes the impossible possible. I have engaged Bernadette Dunnigan on several occasions, for the purchase of two homes and a sale, and every time she delivered exceptional service and most importantly, results. Bernadette’s network, knowledge and understanding of the Vancouver housing market assisted me greatly in the negotiation process and ultimately secured me the house of my dreams. She is extremely responsive, goes above and beyond to deliver, listens and understands the clients needs, and without fail is professional. It’s a delight to work with her and I would recommend her to anyone who is looking to buy or sell in the Vancouver market.

Wendy Richmond

I can say with complete confidence that no one will work harder to prepare your home for sale and find you potential buyers than Bernadette and her team. We were very comfortable with her insight and advice, and felt that we were in her thoughts from the moment we enlisted her help until the ink dried on our sale.

Anna Kettler

Bernadette has been my realtor for the purchase and sale of our last 3 homes and has never ceased to amaze! There was no challenge that she left undefeated and had surpassed our expectations at every stage, selling our homes for more than our target and helping us find our perfect home every time. She is highly knowledgeable, gives smart advice, and pays attention to every fine detail. I would recommend her 1000%!

Susan Banks Cooke

I have enlisted Bernadette’s help with the sale of 2 properties and a purchase. The service she and her team provide is outstanding. I have been particularly impressed by how well the properties are presented and marketed, and by her dedicated focus on customer service. She’s a keeper!

Eduardo and Cristina Junqueira Meirelles

We hired Bernadette at the very first contact. Wise decision. She was direct, professional and friendly. We ended up making a very good deal under her advice. Definitely recommended.

Successfully sold during a difficult time in the market

We partnered with Bernadette to sell our family home last year! Right from the beginning and throughout the experience she communicated frequently, providing expert advice and recommendations, and was always available to answer any questions we had the home sold during a difficult time in the market and we have Bernadette and her team to thank!! Claire Ryce

We will always recommend Bernadette to our friends and family

Bernadette is a rare breed of realtor!! She is loyal, easy going but still extremely professional in all she does!! Bernadette and her team always respond in a timely manner and were always able and available to answer any questions or concerns that came up. She is always honest in her opinions of certain listings and has never pressured us to buy. We will always recommend Bernadette to our friends and family and will DEFINITELY use her again in any future real estate transactions. Mark Goddard

We ended up selling our home at a price beyond our expectations!

Bernadette knocked it out of the park! We were newbies at selling in this market and Bernadette and her team were there the entire step of the way. She is very well-attuned to the North Shore market. Her knowledge, professionalism and dedication gave us the confidence to let her lead the process. She was always available to answer our questions. She staged our condo, produced a beautiful brochure, and priced it in a way to attract the most buyers. She helped us field multiple offers and we ended up selling our home at a price beyond our expectations. Bernadette is awesome – we highly recommend her as a realtor! Caralyn Clark

You want her on your side of the table

Bernadette and her team are amongst the most professional service providers I have ever met in my long career, providing classy service above and beyond the call of duty. Bernadette herself is committed and responsive, has a boundless energy and is extremely knowledgeable regarding real estate on the North Shore. You want her on your side of the table and not opposite, trust me. She has also built a very professional team to work with her, including Thomas who tackled the bank manager for us when my partner was sick. That is service. They just make it happen, even if its not strictly a Real Estate Agent thing. And lastly, the creative flair and intelligence, not to mention the poise and professionalism, they put into the presentation of your property is quite literally breath-taking. From totally beautiful brochures and pictures, to hugely effective social media engagements, to sunset open house showings with delicious wines matched to a cold cut charcuterie and olive board – I’ve never seen or heard anything like it.

Would highly recommend you and your team to anyone thinking of buying or selling

Bernadette, Just wanted to thank you and your team of Ron and Carla for the exceptional job you did for us in selling our home. I couldn’t imagine the whole process going any smoother than it did. Your professionalism, enthusiasm and energy along with your comprehensive marketing plan ready paid off. Your attention to detail and prompt response to our calls and questions was excellent. The staging and listing photographs were outstanding. Would highly recommend you and your team to anyone thinking of buying or selling. Sold in under a week for over asking. Thanks. Lee and Anne.

Her genuine desire to make her clients happy – it is definitely not measured in Dollars.

It gives us great pleasure to write this review as Bernadette truly provided excellent and personal service during the record time it took her to sell our condominium. We enjoyed the rapport we had with her throughout the process. To Bernadette, it was not just a business transaction – she was aware and understood that for us it was an important transaction at this stage of our life. Bernadette displayed all the attributes that we were looking for in a Realtor, i.e. work ethics, honesty, integrity, and sound judgment. We were very impressed with her in-depth knowledge as well as her marketing campaign. Where other properties in the same area were on the market for quite some time, Bernadette achieved the sale of ours in absolute record time. At the heart of Bernadette’s success is her passion for her work and her genuine desire to make her clients happy – it is definitely not measured in Dollars. Michael and Thea

We highly recommend Bernadette

Bernadette was recommended to us by a previous client of hers, who was very pleased with her service. My mother was selling the family home and downsizing to an apartment, and Bernadette was the realtor for both. We found Bernadette to be well informed about the market conditions, she provided excellent analysis and recommendations on pricing and timing, and she had a thorough marketing plan which was executed quickly and flawlessly. My mother was able to sell and purchase in a short period of time, making the process easier for her. We really enjoyed working with Bernadette on a personal level as well, her genuine warmth and caring nature helped my mother feel comfortable through a huge life transition. We highly recommend Bernadette. Tanja

Thank you for making everything relatively quick and painless

It has been a pleasure working with you for the sale of our home Bernadette! Thank you for making everything relatively quick and painless. We’d be happy to refer you to anyone we know looking to buy or sell a property. Zeenat and Karim

After one year with another agent with no offers, sold in 2 weeks with Bernadette

Bernadette is a true professional that understands the complexities of today’s marketplace, giving her clients an edge in the ultra-competitive BC market. After using an agent that was referred to us, our condo sat on the market unsold for almost a year. We decided to make a change and interviewed a number of agents, eventually selecting Bernadette. From the beginning, we noticed a change in energy and focus. Within 2 weeks our condo was sold. Bernadette was also instrumental in helping us to navigate the incredibly competitive west side duplex/townhouse market. In the end, we managed to not only purchase a residence that far exceeded our expectations but also closed the deal at under market value in Kitsilano. What a feat. Thanks Bernadette. Doug and Kate

Without your advice, we would have paid tens of thousands more

Thanks so much for your work helping us find our dream retirement home. We’re really looking forward to moving in. Without your expert advice and negotiating savvy during the offer process I believe we would have paid tens of thousands more than we did or might not have got the home at all. Andrew and Cynthia

Bernadette is amazing to work with

Bernadette is amazing to work with. She worked tirelessly to sell my property, keeping me informed and up to date, ensuring all “t’s were crossed and i’s were dotted”. I would (and have) recommend(ed) Bernadette. Cherie Williams

Bernadette did a masterful, professional job of selling my house

Bernadette did a masterful, professional job of selling my house; her assessment of the market was completely accurate and her sales strategy was entirely appropriate to those market conditions. As well, I believe that her attention to presenting the house to its maximum advantage contributed significantly to the ultimate selling price. I would recommend Bernadette without hesitation to anyone who is contemplating selling. You will be in good hands. Greg and Ellen

We will be recommending you to everyone that we know

We want to thank all three of you for all of your hard work to sell our house. This last week has been one of the craziest weeks of our lives and ended last night better than we could have ever have imagined. This morning we are still in complete shock (and a little hungover) by how crazy and fast this entire process was. We will be recommending you to everyone that we know is planning on buying or selling. Thank you again for everything! April and Blayne

Thank you so much for making the sale of my home easy

Thank you so much for all your recent efforts in selling my home. My goal was for a very quick sale for a fair price and your efforts were stellar. Your knowledge of the market and your advice in all aspects of the sale process were greatly appreciated. You truly were willing to go the extra mile and even though I know you must be quite busy, I felt that you were always there for me. In particular, I appreciate your upbeat, positive attitude and responsiveness in what can typically be quite a stressful process for the seller. Thank you so much for making the sale of my home easy. I will heartily refer you to others. All the best for your continued success. Kathryn

Bernadette is the best and I recommend her to everybody

Bernadette was recommended to me when I had my home in Edgemont listed with another agent for 6 weeks and had no offers. I quickly learned that she was different from other agents. She walked through my home and thoughtfully pointed out what Buyers would love about my house and suggested specific changes in furniture layout and staging. Bernadette truly cares and is hands-on. She helped me throughout the entire process. She relisted and unrolled a comprehensive market campaign for my home and within one day of listing, she generated so much buzz on my home that I received two offers! I engaged Bernadette again to sell my luxury condo for my next move. Bernadette’s creative, custom marketing program and dedicated professionalism brought me two offers and garnered a record sale price for units within the building. She then worked tirelessly with compassion and commitment to find me the perfect home, securing the right property at the best price possible. Bernadette genuinely cares, is dedicated to ensuring client satisfaction and brings a full service approach to real estate. I have high standards for service and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone buying or selling no matter how challenging the market. Bernadette is the best and I recommend her to everybody to talk to! Susan

Bernadette is a superb Realtor

Bernadette is a superb Realtor. From recognizing and capitalizing on the unique elements of my house, to engaging professional resources and marketing, to doggedly liaising with myself and prospective buyers on intricate details, her efforts and dedication were impressive. A genuinely positive and approachable attitude throughout sealed the deal. I recommend Bernadette as a Realtor, and will use her myself again should the opportunity arise. Cassandra and Tim Ryce

Tracey-Lee and Mike Eddy

Our experience with Bernadette was the best we have had with any Real Estate Agent we have worked with. From the moment we listed our home until we closed on our new home she was professional, patient and incredibly informative every step of the way. All of the marketing materials she presented for the sale of our home were professional and beautiful. Her negotiating skills and expertise about the market in our neighbourhood were huge assets to us when buying. Bernadette loves her job and it’s evident in everything she does but she doesn’t JUST love it, she also excels at it.

P and F VanDijk

I can’t thank Bernadette enough for all of her hard work. Bernadette worked TIRELESSLY to first sell our home and then to purchase our new one. She is very knowledgeable about the market and her marketing plan, I believe, really helped us to sell our home quickly in just 6 days. Her print work as well as the open house video which she organized were so beautifully done. Her work is meticulous and she went really above and beyond to get the deals done quickly and efficiently. I was so impressed with her relationship with other realtors and her ability to negotiate well for us and to be our voice. We found a fantastic home thanks to Bern and we will not hesitate to refer her to our friends and family. She has the patience of a saint!! Thank you again for everything.

Christopher & Chani

“She was always one step ahead of us” Working with Bernadette to sell and buy our home was like a dream! We could not have imagined a better experience. She was always one step ahead of us. Thorough. Knowledgable. Current. She is just the complete package. The help she gave us throughout the entire process far exceeded just negotiating a great price. We are very much looking forward to working with her again in the future. Thanks!

Ivy Pye

This is just a note to thank you for all your efforts on our behalf. I want you to know that both Len and I were most impressed, not only by doggedness and determination in selling our home, but also for the cheery, friendly, never-say-die approach you took in doing so. Many realtors can lay claim to attention to detail and knowledge of the market – two areas in which you also shine – but none in my opinion can match your wonderful spirit as you led us through what can be a particularly trying time in one’s life. Your willingness to hold open houses weekend after weekend in an uncertain market and your complete lack of what I can only call pushiness will always be remembered and appreciated by us. Never did we feel pressured, either in buying or selling. You were always fair and honest. For this you have our sincere thanks and we wish you great success in the future.

Best wishes

Erik Jensen

I just wanted to take a minute to thank you for your EXTREME patience in assisting Lianne and I with finding a property for us to build our first house on…you did a fantastic job of negotiating a fantastic price!

I would absolutely recommend you (and already do) to my friends and family and wish you continued success.

Thanks for all your help. I can’t believe we got it for such a great deal… =)

Sincerely,

Erik Jensen, President, Sprucehill Contracting Inc., voted #2 Renovator on the North Shore 2012

Chris and Kathleen Freimond

Bernadette helped us sell our townhouse at The Manor at Edgemont and buy a new home in Lower Lonsdale in the spring of 2012. In both transactions, Bernadette’s knowledge of the market, negotiating skills and professional advice proved invaluable. Her marketing strategy for the sale of our home was realistic and achievable, and included a level of commitment to our success that went way beyond what we had expected.

Bernadette’s support and advice on everything from preparing our home for sale to keeping us informed on a daily basis of her progress convinced us that we made the right choice in selecting her to represent our interests. When it came to negotiating our sale, Bernadette’s diplomacy and tact avoided a protracted process and ensured an amicable and satisfying agreement with the purchasers. Then, switching to the purchase of our new home, Bernadette’s guidance and market savvy ensured that we made the right offer at the right time to secure the perfect property for our needs.

S & R Rehmat

“We would highly recommend Bernadette – she was truly a pleasure to work with and made the selling and buying process a lot easier. We were impressed with her knowledge, professionalism and high level of service. Bernadette provided very valuable advice on the entire process including staging, pricing, desirable areas, things to watch out for when purchasing, etc. Her marketing materials were very professional and she has access to a great network of high quality professionals related to the buying/selling process.

Above all, we trusted that Bernadette was always working for our best interests and was extremely understanding and accommodating of our (ever changing) needs. Thanks, Bernadette!”

Sherry, Stella & David

Well, thanks to you and Mike for your perseverance and hard work to flush-out an interested party that wanted to partake in our price range. It was a good provided referral and collective decision to take you on as our agent Bernadette. In my opinion, this sale will impact all the future sales in the Manor (at Edgemont). Good for you & Mike, and good for all the future owners/sellers that utilize your collective expertise in marketing this somewhat unique property in the North Shore.

Thank you again for everything.

Nancy and Steve Zadra

We were very impressed with Bernadette’s organization, professionalism and knowledge of the real estate industry, and her calm, flexible and approachable style. It was refreshing to work with a real estate agent who went above and beyond to make the selling process as seamless as possible for our family. Bernadette was always available to address our questions and concerns, no matter how big or small.

Bernadette’s marketing plan was thorough and detailed; in particular, the print material was professionally done and very impressive. Bernadette was able to market our home in several mediums within a short period of time, ultimately showcasing our home for a quick and profitable sale. The keepsake photo book and other goodies were greatly appreciated! We would definitely ask Bernadette to help us with any future real estate purchases or sales and didn’t hesitate to refer our parents to her after our positive experience. Thank you Bernadette!

Joan and Ken McDonald

Buying and selling one’s home is always a stressful endeavor. Bernadette was the right choice for us when we decided to make a move. We were impressed with her professional manner, intelligence, and dedication to providing excellent service. She has a thorough knowledge of the industry, and excels in her creative and up-scale marketing skills.

Buying: Bernadette was persistent in finding us the right home as opposed to pushing a sale. She listened carefully to all of our requirements and worked within those parameters. She researched every potential property and was willing to go “the extra mile” to assist us in any way possible.

Selling: She presented us with a thoughtful marketing plan based on her excellent understanding of the North Shore housing market. She really listened to all of our concerns and ensured that we were truly satisfied. Bernadette did a fabulous job of marketing our home. With her excellent attention to detail we were comfortable that she was presenting it to its finest advantage. Bernadette provided: excellent advice on staging, the use of professional photography to highlight our home’s special features, high profile advertising, and so much more. We have recommended Bernadette to a number of our friends.

Chris Huzzey

I am impressed with Bernadette’s knowledgeable and professional style. We were purchasing from out of the province, which presented a few logistical issues. Bernadette was the perfect liaison between both family members, bankers, lawyers and inspectors from both provinces. I appreciate her attention to details and her prompt services. Her follow-up personal touches after the purchase were also appreciated.

Vancouver, (Calgary, Alberta)

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