Gary Bowen

When choosing a REALTOR, you should take the same time and care as you would in choosing any other professional to work on your behalf. Find someone who listens to you and understands what you want, but also has the knowledge to help you explore other alternatives you may not have considered. You want someone who treats you as a person, not as a prospect. You want someone who is accessible and ready to take the time to provide you with information, explanations and support, even after you've signed on the dotted line. My commitment is to be that kind of someone, and my measure of success at the end of a transaction is how satisfied my clients are, not how large my bank balance is.

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Testimonials

When we decided to buy something in Nanaimo in advance of our retirement our main concern was finding a realtor who had experience working with out-of-province clients and who we would be able to trust to support us, from a distance, throughout the entire process. After an exhaustive search of the Internet we initially contacted Gary Bowen because we liked how sincerely he appeared to present himself on his website. Several emails and phone conversations later we felt comfortable that Gary with his quiet, understated manner was the realtor for us. A trip to Nanaimo to meet Gary and to look at property confirmed our initial impressions. He frequently adjusted his schedule to fit ours and his extensive knowledge of the real estate market in the Nanaimo area was very evident during the many enjoyable hours he spent driving us around, and educating us about the various neighbourhoods of the city. Rather than feeling pressured and uncomfortable we felt he listened to us, and presented options that supported us to the end result that we eventually bought a property that met all our requirements. We would enthusiastically recommend Gary to anyone looking for a caring professional to collaborate with to ensure an enjoyable experience and positive outcome. D. Burns and R. Jansen

My wife Sharon and I decided in the fall of 2006 to retire from our jobs in Tucson, Arizona and relocate to Canada's paradise, Vancouver Island. We were fortunate enough to find Gary Bowen's name on our list of potential realtors, at which time we quickly learned we were lucky to have secured him as our agent. He worked with us tirelessly for months by telephone and email, providing us with detailed information, helpful hints, logical advice and lots of nice to know tips. He was patient, thorough, professional, thoughtful and genuinely friendly throughout fall 2006, and winter/spring 2007. We arrived in Nanaimo on May 3rd, 2007 at which time Gary and his wife Toni took us under their wing and made us feel welcome, at home, comfortable and connected even though we were both in entirely unfamiliar territory. Thanks to Gary's dedication, hard work and good common sense, we found a home we both liked, in a neighbourhood we liked, and within our price range. Gary took care of all the tedious details, and from the beginning of the real estate transaction all went better than anyone could have hoped. After all the work was done, Gary and Toni somehow determined that my wife and I were going to be celebrating our wedding anniversary on Vancouver Island. They were kind enough to suggest that we shouldn't have to spend our anniversary alone in a new city. They took us to a beautiful resort on the ocean for lunch, after which we walked along the beach and enjoyed friendly conversation. That anniversary is among our most memorable, and certainly the most unique. Gary was meant to be a real estate agent working with people. His pleasant low-key manner is comforting to people who often experience the stress of finding a suitable home. He always went above and beyond the call of duty, always conducted himself in a totally professional manner, and consistently demonstrated his very considerable real estate talents. We now like to think of Gary and Toni as our friends, and we shall never forget the great service and friendship they provided to us. Gary Bowen is truly a great asset to Coast Realty and to Nanaimo and Vancouver Island. Thank You Gary! David Enns, Sharon Beaman

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