Tania Scintzis

Our home sale experience was awesome! Craig took care of 100% of our worries. It took Craig less then 24 hours to get us an offer that we gladly accepted.

Craig watched out for our interests from day zero!

I am happy how our sales process is progressing!

Thank you!

Most importantly, Craig was READILY available for showings, always prepped, and strictly adhered to the ever evolving Covid-19 protocols and safety measures. He has the innate ability to open up friendly, fact-finding, conversations, that provided direction, goals and the market appeal of our home. Craig's affable personality together with his hands-on approach, put both ourselves, and I'm sure our potential Buyers, at ease. With great confidence we recommend his real estate services to others!

I have bought and sold nine residential properties over the years. The client service and support style that I prefer from a realtor is business based. Having the available facts presented, such as they are, and providing support for opinions offered, as best can be done in a real estate market, is/was what I need to make informed decisions. This is specific to what I think are the four primary service attributes in a realtor's contribution to a (successful) residential property sale: what should be the initial list price (or pricing range) and why; when to drop the price and why; by how much to drop and why; and, negotiating strategy. I found that Mr. Doherty's general orientation to the listing and sales process, and his style in client interaction, well approached the type of service and assistance from a realtor that I prefer.

Craig is an outstanding realtor through and through. He is brilliant on many fronts: the ability to problem-solve, brainstorm creative solutions, and is also very articulate and personable. Always kind, approachable, and patient.
I recommend him highly and without reservation.

For three years we have enjoyed the stunning panoramic views over Howe Sound from our West Vancouver home, but we were moving to Europe on relatively short notice and therefore our house was put up for sale. Several realtors said that they had serious buyers for a property in our neighborhood but Craig was the only one who really seemed interested in matching our need to sell quickly with the buyers' wish to buy a house that would suit them. He explained the realities of the West Vancouver property market at the time and we worked out a pragmatic approach to price our house to sell. The rest is history because Craig had the right contacts with potential buyers and other realtors to generate interest in our house. Within 10 days after listing, our place was under contract at a price that the buyers and we are satisfied with. We are now looking forward to closing and should we ever return to Vancouver, Craig will be the man we contact first.

We have been lucky to be a part of the Seascapes development since the beginning of Phase 1, and still are owners at Seascapes. We watched our places being built and each of the 4 phases unfold to completion. Seascapes has become a true gem in West Vancouver: private yet accessible, fantastic designs; and then there are the views! Over the years, we have had enough experience with realtors and agents to know how important they are in a successful real estate transaction. We were already aware of a number of agents in the greater Vancouver area and were introduced to a few “newcomers” to the Seascapes area via mailings we received. After considerable research, we chose to proceed by interviewing a short list of top-rated agents, including one who was new to us: Craig Doherty. We interviewed all of the agents much like we were hiring an employee for one of our businesses. We ended up with two who rose to the top of the list of criteria we were using. What made us choose Craig was his determination to succeed ethically in whatever he did in life, and how he presented and handled himself under pressure. Craig made it clear that he did not promise or commit to anything unless he was willing to actually do it. We have dealt with many agents who make the commitments to get the listing, then don’t do the follow through to sell the listing. Craig approached this head on and said that is not how he worked, period. Craig's background in law and his success in business gave us the confidence to take him at his word and trust him; and we weren’t disappointed. It was a refreshing experience working with Craig throughout all phases from the listing to the closing. Craig was eager to learn from us about the intricacies of this development that we love, and repeatedly demonstrated his ability to translate that knowledge and sincerity at numerous open houses and interactions with interested parties. However, where his unique background and skill-set really shone was at the offer stage; his negotiation skills are really quite remarkable. However, you’ll have to engage him to see what we mean: but it will be the best real estate choice you may ever make. We’re happy that we did.

Conrad and I have been very pleased that we chose you to sell our home. We know we could not have done better. There is much to be said for appearances, intelligence, and personality and on meeting you we immediately felt at ease.  Entrusting someone with the sale of your home is no small matter, but we knew of your track record here at Seascapes from other residents who had most successfully used your services, and this added greatly to our confidence. We value your efforts and guidance on achieving an excellent but fair price for our home and would recommend you to others without hesitation.

I first listed my property with another agent and was not satisfied by the service, lack of reporting, or results. At termination of the agent's agreement, I sought an agent that would provide clarity and appreciate the uniqueness of my property. I have been totally happy working with Craig since he listed the property. He always kept me updated on progress, worked every prospect thoroughly, and provided sound market advice. Craig and his team devised a marketing plan that attracted serious buyers, he worked exhaustively over the holiday period and always happy to go out of his way to attend to extra demands. I have no hesitation in recommending Craig to prospective clients.

My husband and I recently purchased a two-bedroom condo in Port Moody as well as a condo in Vancouver (West End.) We were so thankful to have Craig Doherty as our realtor to help and guide us through this process. Purchasing one property at a realistic price in this incredibly hot market is no easy feat, but Craig was able to help us purchase two condos, one at list price, and one just below list price. His patient and realistic approach enabled us to stick to our goals, and not get caught up in the craziness of the market. He was prepared to write as many offers as it took to find the right place at the right price. Craig was trustworthy and professional throughout the process, both when advising us, and when negotiating on our behalf. His background as a lawyer gave us confidence in knowing that we had all our bases covered when completing the paperwork. Craig is a great communicator and always kept us up to date on the progress of the market and any of our offers, and when it came down to the wire, he was able to write offers quickly and confidently, so we did not miss out on any opportunities. In some cases he was doing this at 11PM at night to ensure that we were in the best possible position for our offer. What a pleasure it has been working with Craig! We would have no hesitation in recommending him to any potential clients.

We just recently listed and sold our house through Craig and we could not have been happier with the result. We had only owned the property for a very short period of time and when putting it to market we were concerned that all the agents where signing from the same price book. Craig was the only one that took the time to look at the bigger picture and understand the uniqueness of the property as well as our desire to achieve a market-leading price. During the sale process he always keep us informed with written updates on who attended and what their relative interest levels were in our house. We found this level of detail and commitment very reassuring during the final negotiations on the sale of the house. Craig’s wiliness to go above and beyond with scheduling and changes certainly made what was a very emotional decision a lot easier and ultimately successful. I have no hesitation in recommending Craig to any buyer or seller wishing to list their home.

Let me be direct and to the point. I did very well using Craig Doherty as my realtor. Friendly, charismatic, and honest, Craig handled every aspect of the marketing and selling of my home in a manner that, quite frankly, I could not get from the other realtors here in West Vancouver.  I felt like I had an insightful, experienced and hardworking partner who treated me like I was his only client. I never waited on a returned phone call or a prompt response.  When it was time to negotiate with a buyer Craig listened to me and he protected my interest with skillful precision. Craig, truthfully, did everything he said he would do. I am fortunate to have worked with him on what might be the most important business endeavor of my life.

My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Craig in both the sale of our existing home and the subsequent purchase of our new home. As our listing agent in the sale of our home, we can sincerely state that Craig was totally committed to making it happen; expending a significant portion of his time, resources and skills in marketing the property and eventually “making the deal” happen. He very clearly had our best interests in mind as he doggedly worked to get us the deal that we felt was right for us. There was never an attempt to push us into a deal that he knew was not true to our needs. He respected our position, set that as his objective, and, with hard work, patience, and perseverance, made it come together as we needed it to. He was instrumental in allowing us to easily make that next step with the purchase of our new home. Through his strong connections to the market, to other agents, and no doubt through his “always gentlemanly ways”, he was able to renegotiate the sell date, after our sale was already done, in order to provide us with a seamless transition to our new home. We would not hesitate to highly recommend Craig to any prospective seller or buyer.  He certainly took care of all of our real estate needs and always did so with an open mind, positive attitude, and a smile.

We have bought, sold and developed residential properties over the last 15 years. The last time we listed our house in the spring of 2015 we chose Craig Doherty to be our realtor. His commitment and dedication to selling our house was exceptional. Craig is a natural “people person”, has a sincere interest in all people, and always made us feel, as clients, important and comfortable. He is an excellent communicator and any issues that arose during the selling process he always addressed promptly. Also, being a former practicing lawyer, his negotiation skills are very shrewd. We would definitely use Craig Doherty as our realtor again for either buying or selling any future properties.

I highly recommend Craig to anyone selling or purchasing a home – particularly in the West Vancouver, Sea to Sky (Lions Bay, Furry Creek) and North Vancouver areas. Craig has considerable experience as a lawyer and has transferred his skills and energy to the real estate market. The sale of my home in Lions Bay in May 2014 was a positive experience for both of us. Craig’s process is based firmly on knowledge and analysis of the housing market and building a partnership with the client. Sharing information and making decisions together every step of the way. We began the dialogue in January 2014 and worked out a path forward with target dates for listing etc. Craig’s Comparative Market Analysis report was an excellent reference point for determining the listing price - linked to comparative properties but also the seller’s preferences with respect to time and money. My house was listed on May 6, 2014. Within a few days, there were two strong offers and interest by other buyers. Craig managed this very well - professional, ethical, open communication with other agents and with me. My house sold on May 29, 2014. Craig’s energy and commitment to do a great job, his analytical skills and attention to detail and his outgoing, engaging manner with people all combine to make him an excellent realtor. Thank you Craig!

We first met Craig at an open house and were immediately impressed.  He was very knowledgeable about the market and the property but what made Craig stand out was his ability to effectively engage us as prospective buyers. We knew then that he was the realtor we wanted to list our home. Craig took great care in understanding our objectives and developed a marketing plan that achieved top dollar for our property.  He was equally effective in finding us our new home. Craig is indisputably professional, an outstanding communicator, and a real pleasure to deal with. We heartily recommend Craig to any North Shore resident considering either buying or selling!

We would like to highly recommend Craig to any prospective seller or buyer. We listed our home with him just after the 15% penalty was imposed but he navigated us very successfully through these rough waters. We were very pleased with the result and know that Craig worked very hard for us. Selling our home of 34 years could have been very traumatic but he anticipated our every wish & need and always with a sense of humour that helped us to remain upbeat. Craig is the best!

When we decided to sell our house in Lions Bay BC. we had the pleasure of meeting Craig and were very impressed with his knowledge of the market and advise for pricing and listing. Our house was listed and sold within a month with no hassle or headaches. We were particularly impressed with his professionalism and straight forward approach to properly match the seller with the buyer. He is extremely responsive with great follow through. His knowledge of law was very helpful to us in the process where he partnered with us very closely. We highly recommend him to anyone wishing to buy or sell a house because we will do the same again if the occasion arises.

My family, Stanley, Olivia and Suzie Wu, had the pleasure of working with Craig recently. From our first appointment with Craig we were impressed with his professionalism, knowledge and enthusiasm. Craig kept us informed at all times and made the process of selling our family home of over 20 years a positive experience. It is an emotional step to take in your life and can be overwhelming at times but Craig was always upbeat, informed, calm and, most importantly for us, humorous! I saw how he interacted with his clients and his fellow realtors and was always so impressed with his kind manner. Craig has embraced Lions Bay with his heart, is passionate about the community and all the beauty the Bay has to offer. We feel fortunate to have met Craig as we have gained a lovely friendship out of this process. We wish Craig all the best with his future listing and can highly recommend his services.

Thank you so much for selling our house Craig. Your grasp of market conditions, pricing and timing was superb. We really appreciated your professional approach, your excellent time scheduling and your ability to “go the extra mile” in order to accommodate our needs. It also helps that you are a practicing lawyer with a legal degree and experience.

We are delighted to be able to recommend Craig Doherty, realtor, to anyone wishing to sell their home. He was recently successful in selling our house in Lions Bay after a short period on the market at a price very close to what we were asking. From the moment we listed with Craig, we felt we were in good hands. As people who had never sold a house before, he took the time to patiently guide us through the process. He did an excellent job marketing our house, making it look so attractive we almost decided to stay! He was always enthusiastic and positive and after every open house or showing we received an instant report of who attended and their level of interest. We always felt that we were well-informed. When we did receive offers we were very grateful for his excellent negotiating skills and guidance, based on his knowledge and expertise in the market. The end result was a successful sale without the stress and hard work we had envisioned. Thank you Craig. It was a pleasure working with you.

Craig impressed us when we visited his other open houses and again from the moment he walked into our home for the first time. His passion for our house matched ours so we knew he would pass this enthusiasm on to prospective buyers. He works hard to represent his clients and get the best deal possible. Always professional, he provides sound advice on the practical matters of buying and selling property. We enjoyed working with Craig and recommend him to everyone who is looking for a realtor in Lions Bay and West Vancouver. Not only did Craig sell our home but helped us buy the land to build our next one! Thank you Craig!

Thank you Craig! We have sold several houses in Lions Bay over the years, but stayed put so long this time our realtor had retired! A friend recommended you and we are so glad she did. Our listing and sale were handled with professionalism and your advice along the way was appreciated. We also appreciate the extra things you have helped with as a courtesy in your role as notary. Lions Bay is lucky to have you as both a realtor, notary and owner of the store! We wish you every success with your new venture. Thanks again!

Working with Craig was a relaxed yet very professional experience. He is very smart and has hutzpah and presented our property to its best advantage to sell it at the best price. The process of selling one property and purchasing two others was really quite enjoyable due to Craig’s friendliness and excellent communication skills. It was like working with a friend, but one who knows his turf and does his job extremely well.

I enthusiastically recommend the services of Craig Doherty and Sotheby’s International Realty to any wishing to sell their residential real estate. We listed our house with Craig in February with the objective of moving into a new condo purchased for completion in June the same year. The market had been very strong the preceding fall and in February we anticipated receiving a high price. Craig prepared a beautiful video with the assistance of an airborne drone, and immediately commenced what was to become a series of weekly open houses. Following each open house he provided us with a detailed report of interest shown and kept us advised on the ever changing market condition which was not encouraging. Almost immediately after listing, the market began to fall and at Craig’s recommendation we dropped price from 1.6+ million to 1.4+ million. The ultimate purchaser visited our house during the first open house but declined to submit an offer feeling that the property was too expensive for their budget. They returned three months later and presented us with our only offer still significantly below our asking price. Following negotiation we settled on a fair and reasonable price acceptable to both buyer and seller. It is important to note that pricing and sales of all detached real estate properties in the greater Vancouver area had dropped substantially during the listing period, and, with very few exceptions, no sales were taking place. We are very grateful to Craig and the outstanding service provided by him and Sotheby’s which enabled us to complete our transition to our new home smoothly and without duress.

We have relied on Craig's services on several transactions as both buyers and sellers and have always be thrilled with the service he provides and attentive enthusiasm. We have recommended him to friends who were also very satisfied and would do so again.

When I met Craig I was so impressed with his knowledge of the realty market. He is very friendly, trustworthy and shows a real passion for his job. I could have chosen any realtor, but I decided to use Craig because I knew he was going to find me an incredible house. This was a big deal for me, but the easiest transaction I have ever done. Thanks to Craig he made it so easy. No stress, no pressure, that's what I like about this guy. He's so professional and personable, I highly recommend him to everyone. Thanks Craig!

For my first apartment that I purchased in Vancouver, Craig assisted me like a true gentleman and master of his craft.

He negotiated a lower price than listing and I was able to purchase my first home for below asking by nearly $20,000. This opportunity allowed me to spend money on renovations to make my new home more comfortable and my style.

His communication skills are above the rest of his crowd. He is funny and easy to deal with. I couldn't recommend him more as your agent.

Kind regards,
Darcy Weir