Susie Mattner

Very professional, organized and a step ahead of everyone else. It has been our pleasure to deal with the Team W Team. As I work in the legal field I have knowledge of Real Estate. It did not matter Susie and Karen still explained everything every step of the way.

Susie took me to a couple of places I did not know where they where. Also took me to a restaurant that will become a favorite when I move there. She explained about the air services and how to use them. I feel I have a friend in my new surroundings!

All the TeamW realtors were top notch, from showings to paperwork in both the purchase of our new home and conditional sale of our present home. TeamW worked for us. Highly recommended.

I would recommend Rudi to all my friends. He is very professional, friendly, helpful and very good at answering and explaining questions. Rudi handled five offers in one day with much calmness and professionalism

This was a very tough sale as my mom just lost my dad and she was very distressed. Trish & Rudy were compassionate and caring. They moved at a pace my mom could keep pace with. I would recommend this team to anyone.

Rudi helped us purchase our new home April 2018. He was always very professional and knowledgeable. Any questions that we had were dealt with immediately and we appreciated his attention to detail. We would not hesitate to recommend Rudi to any future buyer or seller.

Great experience for the entire process. They were knowledgeable on the market and the property. They successfully completed the transaction in the fasted time possible.

We originally purchased our house with Rudi in 2006, at the time we did not know him but thru the process of house hunting with him we were impressed with his commitment to our purchase. He kept in contact with us over the years keeping us informed of market and activity in the area. When we decided to sell we did not hesitate to use his services again. We would definitely recommend Rudi - Team W to anyone we know. He did an outstanding job.

Trish and Rudi helped make what can sometimes be a stressful experience very seamless and positive. They walked us through every step of the process and went above and beyond in great customer service. We are very happy with the purchase of our new home and credit Trish and Rudi for having the foresight to show us the right property for us.

Rudi and Trish are both caring and knowledgeable agents that work hard for you to sell or buy your property. Great strategy for working out deals and making sure you are well taken care of. Any contacts that are required are readily available to make either selling or buying easier. They build a relationship with you that is continued after the process.

Rudi was extremely helpful and professional, he kept us informed and up to date on developments regarding our property and was always available to answer any questions we had. I would definitely recommend his services to anyone requiring a realtor.

We were extremely happy with their skills, their friendliness, knowledge of our new home, Step by step help for us older folks they took a lot of the headaches away! My wife and I could not have had better people to assist us! We had a couple of clutches with other dealers, But Not Rudi and Trish! They walked us through everything!

I have known Rudi and Trish for a number of years and they are just wonderful people to deal with. Susy, the wonderful lady they are mentioning in the business, made me feel so comfortable through the process of this long distance move. They catered to my every whim. It has been a wonderful experience with all of them. They are very special people.

I would suggest that both Rudi and Trish are VERY PROFESSIONAL in their Real Estate Practice and their Service. They provide excellent information to ALL their Real Estate clients. My wife and I are RETIRED REALTORS and as such we are QUITE FAMILIAR with Rudi & Trish Widdershoven's Practices and writing of "Contracts of Sale". Their "best efforts" and their "legend" of getting the quickest and best deal for their clients!. We would recommend them to anyone!

Thank you Rudi & Trish.

Gordon & Lois Elliott

We purchased a home while living in Australia so we relied very heavily on Rudi and Trish to view the property and assess the area and market. We are thrilled with our purchase and the speed and ease that we had during the negotiations thanks to the professionalism of Rudi and Trish. Despite the time difference between the two countries (15 hours!) Rudi was very prompt when replying to emails and worked very long hours to accommodate our schedule. We highly recommend Rudi and Trish for all your realtor needs in the Nanoose Bay and surrounding areas on Vancouver Island.

ML & Rob

Rudi Widdershoven worked with us for several months to purchase a new home, long distance, in a different province. He was simply outstanding through the entire process. His attention to detail at exactly the right time is remarkable.

He was professional, supportive and really excellent at driving the process forward at key points.

He also got back to us right away with every phone call and e-mail. Rudi was a reassuring and trusted presence throughout the process. We had had every confidence that he always had our best interests at the centre of his work.

We have already recommended him to friend and would certainly ask him to represent us again.

Always a pleasure to work with Trish and Rudi. A good team to bounce ideas, thoughts and questions, off of as well. Look forward to working with them in the future.

Have had Rudi and Trish assist me in buying/selling four houses now, one more to go (hopefully my forever home). They are very professional and caring. They make sure you're fully informed every step of the way by keeping in regular contact. They also go out of their way to make sure you're fully satisfied and find exactly what you're looking for. Have gone above and beyond in order to make an offer come together. Highly recommend both for making what is a very stressful, chaotic time much easier.

Rudi is always one step ahead of the game - you consistently are made aware of what is coming next in the process. If the process hits a snag he has the network and resources to step in and address it and he keeps his sense of humour and cool when yours is being tested. He is friendly and professional. Communication is first rate and if you can't immediately reach him then Trish is right there to help. In our case, as out of town buyers, we couldn't attend property inspections but Rudi was there to represent us without being asked. The standout quality with Rudi is honesty! He looked at one property with us and said "Don't touch it!". With the one we bought he told us it was overpriced and where our offer should come in. That could have cost him an easy sale but he helped us get a better price than we thought possible. The man is just plain straight up! In our mind he is the "go to" guy in the Parksville/Qualicum area. Dave and Trina.

Rudi helped us find our home while we were located on the mainland. We stole his weekends and he made efforts to work with our busy schedule. Good advice and service.

Thanks!!!

Rudi and Trish were extremely helpful and knowledgable. They have an exceptional understanding of the area market and provided great advice and strategy. I would highly recommend Rudi and Trish.

Rudi and Trish were exceptional agents, and I would recommend them in a heartbeat! Their knowledge of the Parksville/Qualicum area was extensive, and they were able to help us understand areas and houses that were more desirable than others. They made themselves available to us any time of the day or night, and responded to emails quickly. I can't say enough good things about their service.

We really enjoyed working with Rudi throughout the entire process of purchasing our new home in Qualicum Beach. He proved to be very professional, amiable and polite---and very easy to talk with. His help in all areas associated with searching for, and buying, a home---necessary documents, advice, real estate knowledge and so forth---was exemplary. We also enjoyed seeing much of the town while he provided us with a personal tour. Bonus points for his stellar moustache! Should we decide to move locally again in the future, we wouldn't hesitate in consulting him for his assistance.

Our experience with Rudi and Trish was outstanding from beginning to end. They found a house for us in a very tight seller's market and were there for us every step of the way. We have done many real estate transactions over the years and working with teamW has been one of the most satisfying. We highly recommend them!

Rudi and Trish were very good and we enjoyed having them as our selling representatives.

I would highly recommend Rudi and Trish to anyone buying or selling a home in the Parksville area. They are extremely knowledgeable, professional and a pleasure to work with.

Rudi and Trish were wonderfully helpful in the sale of our home. We had actually used them to buy the house before that and we were so happy working with them that there was no question of asking them to sell our home. They're helpful, knowledgeable, courteous and personable. We would highly recommend.

We have known Rudi and Trish for a few years having purchased our current home from them 8 years ago. As our needs changed it was time to look at making a change...this change began 2 years ago as we tried to find something that "checked all the boxes". Team W's utmost professionalism and patience as they guided us through this challenging market place has been sincerely appreciated.
Finding something that we could be comfortable in physically and financially took some time but a few weeks ago, Rudi and Trish did it! Writing the offer and having it accepted seemed like a huge hurdle and we were pleased to have them there to make it happen.
Our new home required three inspections and for all three, Rudi was available. This proved to be invaluable as his knowledge of water systems, septic systems and general housing repair helped us feel comfortable understanding the reports. Rudi and Trish's connections within the industry also helped us feel positive that would be receiving reliable people to help us through this process.
While we know there are many very good realtors out there, we cannot say enough about the service provided by the Widdershovens. Purchasing a home is an exciting but stressful time. Having two people who truly care about their clients helps make the whole process much easier.
Our thanks, to both Trish and Rudi...you really are two of the best!

He was professional, knowledgable, clear and punctual. We are grateful for his negotiating a very satisfactory transaction for us. We will certainly ask him to help us again in the future.

We were very impressed with Rudy and Trish. From the very first meeting they made us feel that the sale of our home was their top priority. Both are highly personable, professional and really understood the current market. They did an excellent job marketing our home and we could not be more pleased with the results.

The process from start to finish was seamless and painless. Rudy and Trish understood the market and where our home fit into this market.
We were provided recommendations and advice on what needed to be tweaked and where to stop.
I would recommend Rudy and Trish as true professionals and very personable in their approach with their clients.

Very helpful and quick to respond to inquiries.

Rudi and Trish are an amazing realty team. They went above and beyond to ensure our house was ready for viewing with great suggestions and advice as well as ensuring our house was seen by all the local realtors. They were fabulous in securing our new home for us, as well as negotiating the sale of our current house. Their friendly professionalism is greatly valued and appreciated!

Trish and Rudi went the extra mile for us! We highly recommend their services.

Easy to talk to. Held open houses even in winter weather. Thought we might get more than asking but after house was empty we realized that it required a lot of work (painting, carpets, flooring, etc.) Communicated with us via phone and email, which was handy as we were out of town. Professional and knowledgeable. Would do business with them again if required.

Using Team W is like working within the whole community. They have extensive knowledge of the area and the real estate market. Understanding, knowledgeable, keen, and professional are just some of the words to describe this team. We would be happy to, and are most likely to, work with this group again in the future.

Rudi and Trish were unfailingly helpful and professional throughout, and always prepared to work around the 10-hour time difference in our locations. When things got to the point where we were about to walk away from the final offer, Rudi persuaded us to stick with it and brought it to a successful conclusion.

From our first meeting with Rudi, through several viewings, and finally to the purchase of our home, he was very professional, knowledgeable and was always available for our questions.
We would definitely recommend Rudi to our family and friends and will absolutely use him again when needed.

I enjoyed working with Rudi during this transition in my life. I found him to be professional, experienced and had a good working relationship with other agents.

We have been involved with over a dozen real estate transactions over the years and can attest this team came in well prepared with all the necessary data and market analysis to provide us with the required tools to make an informed decision. The services provided with the listing included a planned drawing and professional photographs which showed the property at its best. They were excellent negotiators to reach a sale within a day, at our target price. Their services went beyond the real estate by facilitating the disposal/sale of the excess furniture.

Very informative about areas and houses that might suit the client.
Very professional but also friendly at the same time.
Work for you as a buyer.
Deal with any issues via emails, phone calls at anytime without hesitation
Very happy to work with Rudi and Trish and have made us feel very comfortable with no pressures.

Rudi was very patient with looking at many many houses before we decided on our forever home. We appreciate everything done for us.

Overall our experience was great.

Rudi and Trish know their market and their business. I could not have asked for two more professional real estate agents!!

We contacted Team W -Rudi and Trish, by checking out the internet listings for the area. Our experience since then has been really first class. We feel that we happened on to a great team. I would recommend them to anyone looking for real estate in their area. Thanks,
Rick and Judy

Rudi and Trish make a good team - they are both very experienced and think independently enough to balance each others judgement. They are also honest and forthright with their opinions with enough tact needed to keep it palatable.

Happy clients

We had very little knowledge of the area and Rudi instantly made us feel both welcome and knowledgeable. He took a significant amount of time to drive us through the various neighbourhoods and showed us several properties. He constantly kept us up to date on the status of homes in the area. In the end we purchased a great house in a wonderful area, and I can honestly say that Rudi is the only agent in the area that could have done this for us.

Rudi and Trish had excellent local knowledge of the market conditions. As none of us lived in BC (this was an estate sale of our father's house), we needed someone we could trust at a distance to gauge the market. They hit it right on as per value of the property and the estimated increase from our initial meeting to the actual selling period 4 months later. There was disagreement amongst the beneficiaries, which was admirably handled by Rudi and Trish with explanations written in English not agent-ese (i.e. one could understand it); this really helped with the inter-family "negotiations".

The actual listing was written better than any I have had before (I was in the military so moved a lot). No exclamation points at all! It was a very TRUTHFUL description of the house and its potential, but did not avoid any of the less than desirable attributes of such an old home. Such matter-of-fact details are a benefit to all potential buyers; I would believe whatever Rudi and Trish wrote about any house.

As I live 4 time zones away from BC, having Rudi and Trish as our agents was essential. In effect, they were our property managers, and arranged for maintenance/repairs both inside the house and out, and the selling of the contents and car. These are extras not normally required when selling a house, but in our case were essential - we could not do it ourselves without being there, and even if we were, not being from the area we would not have known where to start or who to contact; local knowledge means more than just market conditions.

Working with Rudi and Trish at such a distance was not difficult. Professionalism does not suffer when mixed with informality and humour if the situation merits; they were a pleasure to deal with.

We couldn't be happier with the success Rudi & Trish had in selling our home.
We found them very easy to deal with and we wouldn't have any problem recommending them to others.

Professional, timely, easy to talk to , looked after a lot of small details, prompt, explained the process and terms clearly. Would recommend.

As an Out of Town buyer, Rudi was very helpful and knowledge about the area. He was able to answer all my questions and was great at acquiring the necessary information for me to make an informed decision whether to purchase or not.

Rudi was professional and knowledgeable and it was a pleasure to work with him. He made the selling experience smooth and was sensitive to a sad situation. I would highly recommend him for any real estate needs and would definitely use his services again.

We are first time home buyers and knew very little about the process. Rudi advised, answered all our questions and remained calm. He had an ear to the ground on our behalf, was observant about our likes, wants and needs with the end result of what should be a perfect home for us. We are very grateful for all his help.

Rudi was great in all respects. He knew our criteria and hit it one hundred percent. Offered his advice and answered question he could and got the answers to ones he couldn't readily answered and communicated them to us.

I had not dealt with a real estate agent in about 35 years and he made me feel very comfortable. I don't think you could get a better team.
Thanks Rudi.

5 star all the way

Rudi and Trish both have very good knowledge of the real estate market, were on time when we needed to meet and provided all the paper work when needed

Trish and Rudi made selling my property a breeze. I reside outside of town so communication and professional experience was key for me. They went above and beyond to make this such a stress free experience. I would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat.

Rudi was very easy to deal with, very professional and very helpful.

Rudi and Trish are very knowledgable, competent agents who are concise in their communications with their clients. The whole buying process is presented at the outset in a binder with comprehensive details from working with an agent to finally moving into your new home.

I highly recommend Rudi and Trish for a successful home buying experience in the Parksville/Qualicum region of Vancouver Island.

We contacted Rudi on very short notice and asked to see several properties that another agent was to have arranged for us and failed to make contact in a timely way. Rudi arranged for us to see the listings the other realtor had failed to set up and had everything done by noon the next day. As a result we had a wonderful orientation to both Parksville and Qualicum Beach.
Several visits and showings later we were able to purchase a home in Parksville that we know we will be very pleased with.
Both Rudi and Trish were very professional and helpful at all times.We both felt that they were working hard on our behalf.
We wouldn't hesitate to use them again or to recommend them to others.
Diane and Don Bower

Both Rudi and Trish were fabulous from the get go. Couldn't have asked for a better agent team! From making sure there was always a convienent way to communicate throughout the day, to shovelling gravel in the driveway, Rudi was always happy to help. I would recommend Team W to anyone in the Oceanside area looking to have a smooth transaction in the real estate market!

Thanks again for all you help guys!
Elliott and Heather

Rudi and Trish were incredibly helpful. Their knowledge of the area and the market were definite assets. In every situation, they went over and above expectations in their willingness and ability to help. We would highly recommend.

Rudi and Trish provided outstanding service and I highly recommend them.

Explored all the options open to us in both resale and new homes. Toured all available homes before we made a final decision on a new house. Negotiated an appliance allowance with the builder.
Advised on staging and pricing our existing house. Sold our existing house in two days.

Rudi was very helpful. Any questions he couldn't answer right away, he quickly found the answers and got back to us. Quick to respond to emails and phone calls.

Very comfortable meetings. Insightful preparation and ongoing engagement. Very aware of our concerns, position and wants.

Rudi & Trish from the Remax First Realty Parksville Team W worked hard to make our purchase of our home become a reality. They make a very good team and know the area and market and are very knowledgeable in all areas. Arnold & Lynda Walter

Both Rudi & Trish worked exceptional hard to sell our home and did a great job. Tthey make a great team.

Rudi and Trish are an amazing team. As rookies in the purchase of a strata property (as well as being landlords), we very much appreciated their depth of knowledge and ease of communicating the essentials to us. They understood our requirements and showed us a range of properties that enabled us to evaluate the options and zero in on just the right unit. Every step of the way they were professional and very enjoyable to work with. We recommend them highly.

We are very satisfied with Rudi and Trish Widdershoven. All aspects of the selling and buying of our homes was done professionally. Any questions we had were answered to our satisfaction and in a timely manner.
We recommend Rudi and Trish if you are in need of Realtors.
Many thanks to both
Heidi and Bob Hughes

Rudi and Trish performed a minor miracle and sold our house on the second day, at the price we requested, with the conditions we'd hoped for.

On our first meeting, Trish presented a plan for a pricing strategy that she'd obviously thought long and hard about. To me, our fast sale proves they came up with the right strategy for us.

We had some specific needs regarding keeping our dogs from being stressed by visitors. Rudi and Trish were very sensitive to our needs, and always followed the protocol we established for them, and ensuring visiting agents did the same.

The only reason I marked them down slightly for communication was because they both were using separate email accounts which meant some overlap in their questions and one or the other of them on missing of an occasional message from me. However, in general, their communication was excellent and comprehensive. I asked Trish what I thought was a simple question, and she provided an expansive answer that was more helpful than I could have imagined.

We have sold many houses, and never before has our experience been so positive. Maybe we had some luck with timing, but we credit Rudi and Trish for getting us the best possible price and conditions on our sale. We would highly recommend them to anyone in the market to sell or buy a house.

We were in the market for a property but were undecided as to specifics. Rudi went out of his way to show us a good cross-section of condos and single family homes in a variety of communities, while offering insight into each area. He was not only patient but was very adept at recognizing what our tastes were and tailoring viewings to suit. Given that we were from out of province, Rudi had the added complication of having to operate "long distance". Throughout the entire process, Rudi was helpful and professional. We highly recommend him and offer our sincere thanks for helping us to purchase a unique property that we will be very happy with.

Rudi is great in every way. Very friendly, professional, good appearance, punctual, trustworthy and just a very nice person. We would highly recommend him highly.

Rudi was a pleasure to work with; he answered all our questions in a timely fashion. We would recommend him to anyone who is looking for an excellent realtor in the Parksville area.

Rudi and Trish provided excellent advice and service throughout the short time we searched for, and found, our retirement home. They were patient, allowing us time to reach a decision on the right house. They were also thorough in their research on other properties, to show us the value that can be created when you find the right location but maybe not the perfect house. We would recommend Rudi and Trish to anyone. Great team!

Rudi Widdershoven of Team W took me through a complicated sale with total professionalism. He was always available and knew what he was doing at every turn. I would highly recommended him to anyone who needed a real estate agent.

Some of these questions did not pertain to my situation and should not reflect on the expertise of the agents. I would recommend them to others.

I found him to be very personable and professional

Professional, efficient, helpful beyond all expectations. They take the stress out of moving and all the complications that can arise. I was kept fully informed of all that was happening in the negotiation process, and assisted in many of the complications of down-sizing. Truly great agents!

very personable, very helpful and knew their area very well

Rudi and Trish are a pleasure to deal with. They are pleasant and professional and make good suggestions. I would certainly refer them to anyone looking for a good realtor.

Rudi is honest, knowledgeable, and has a super sales personality. Guides clients well. Fun to work with, we would not hesitate to recommend Rudi to friends.

I would recommend this agent to anyone who is buying or selling a home.

I found Rudi and his staff to be professional and thorough. I certainly would recommend him to anyone purchasing property in this area.
Rudi was the agent for both the purchaser and the seller. As I understood from Rudi and the reading I did, that he offers were to be communicated back and forth but that suggestions/comments could not be made to either of us. I think he acted with complete integrity.

Rudi and Trish are an awesome team! They found us our perfect house at a really good price. Their knowledge of the local area is next to none and they have the patience to work with you no matter what until you find the home that is right for you. Recently my sister and her husband recently decided to move to Nanoose Bay from Ottawa and they were very picky about the house they wanted and also the price.. Even though they were difficult sometimes Rudi and Trish hung in there by being very patient and professional, showing them numerous houses over a four day period until they found the house that was perfect for them. You can not go wrong using these amazing realtors!

Dave and Kathy Meredith
Nanoose Bay, B.C.

Rudi you did an exceptional job with helping Frank and I find a home. We really appreciated the fact that you allowed our dog Gio to accompany us in your van during our search. Much appreciated.

Rudi is very well organized, efficient and professional. He provides background information on the properties as well as on the neighborhood and communities which is very helpful in making purchase decisions.

We enjoyed a superb buying experience with Team W!

We had flown in from Ontario with very limited time to choose a new (to us) home.

It was amazing just how many home homes Trish had first hand knowledge of. Her knowledge of where certain types of wildlife that could iimpact buyer choice such as sea lions was very helpful. Also refreshing was Trish's ability to obtain information that she did not have first hand knowledge of - for example our home had a "Strata" for septic waste.

Lastly was Team W's patience with our inexperience in acquiring real estate.

Thank's to Trish and Rudy, we own our dream house!

Paula Meredith / David Hann

The whole experience from start to present has been great.We feel very lucky to have found such a good agent and we would and have recommended Rudi to others.We found Rudi to be honest and very helpfull in choosing the right homes that suited our wants and lifestyle,and was honest in his evaluations of homes and areas.

My parents bought their first house in Parksville 10 years ago with Rudy Widdershoven. When considering which realtor to use to sell their house Rudy was their only choice. I had the pleasure to meet with Rudy during the process and found him to truly be a gentleman and answered all of my questions and concerns regarding the sale of this house. I would recommend and use Rudy in any other real estate transactions that I may have. Loris Fioritti