Testimonials
May 2008: Thank you for everything you have done for us in the past week. We could never have made the progress we have towards our impending move from England to Canada without your invaluable assistance & expertise. Elaine & Rob Jephcott
April 2008: One of the better choices we have recently made was asking Ed Barker to help us find a smaller place. We badly needed to downsize being well into our seventies. We were somewhat apprehensive at getting into the market but realized that it had to be done.
As it turned out, Ed and his team were a perfect choice. He led us through what was to us a daunting prospect, reassuring us and attending to every little detail, answering all our questions and making us feel that we were his only clients. He made it all so seamless and smooth. He found us the perfect place and somehow was able to put it all together. Our house sold withinin two days of coming on the market and the whole process from start to closing, moving into our new place took just about a month. We cannot speak highly enough of this realtor's dedication and his superior knowledge of the business. Ed is no longer our realtor, we consider him a friend. Graham and Joan White
December 2007: Ed, we are very grateful for all your help on our recent foreclosure. You did an outstanding job of working with a difficult client. PARADIGM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
November 2007: In 1984 we purchased a home with you as our realtor. Since then you have always kept in contact with us to see how we were doing, even sending a calendar at Christmas. When it was time to downsize, we turned to you in 2006 as our realtor. You found what we were looking for, very close anyways. You were very professional, extremely considerate of our needs, throwing in comedic relief and sense of humour in between. Through perseverance you were able to satisfactorily close the transactions of sale and purchase for us. Wow. You do know your business! We are now moved in with our new door locks that you purchased as a house warming gift. Thank you. We would be very remiss if we didn't thank Dianne for treating us with such professionalism and courtesy in setting up viewings, etc. Thanks for taking care of us, and we would not hesitate one second in recommending you as a realtor. Thanks for your professionalism, courtesy, caring, expediency and course, your sense of humour. John & Marj French
July 2007: Thank you very much for all the help and assistance you provided us in regard to selling our condominium in Kamloops recently, and for getting us top dollar! Never meeting you in person and despite the fact that our real estate transactions were done either over the telephone or fax, everthing went seamlessly.
Over the past several years we have dealt with other realtors, but can confidently say that you definitely stand out far above the rest. We valued your considerable knowledge of the real estate industry as well as your integrity and professionalism. Thank you again. Brent and Lois Smith, Abbotsford, BC
June 2007: Just a quick note to express many, many thank-yous for being such a wonderful help with my first real estate purchase. You made me feel very comfortable throughout the whole experience. After working with you I can now see why you are so successful in this business. I look forward to working with you in the future. My only concern now is what I will do whenever you retire! I am grateful for your time and never-ending answers! Thank you Ed. Eric Venables
May 2007: It has been a real pleasure to work with Ed Barker. Ed is a highly professional, enthusiastic and proactive individual. As first time buyers, we were unfamiliar with the whole buying process but Ed took all the time needed to answer our questions in a very patient manner. He is also an excellent listener and detail oriented person who can clearly understand what a client is looking for. After the first meeting, we walked out with a list of properties that matched our criteria and a number of scheduled appointments to look at properties that we were able to see that same day. Ed is always trying to ensure that the client is buying the property that suits them best, and he is willing to share his honest opinion and give good advice. We are very happy with the service and recommend Ed highly. Vera and Natalya Merkusheva
April 2007: Thank you so much for your prompt and professional service with my clients. They were very happy with the way you handled the negotiations. Susila Bryant, Dexter Associates Realty, Vancouver, BC
February 2007: I wanted to express my gratitude and appreciation to Ed for his professionalism and commitment to ensuring that we were completely satisfied with the selling of our home and the purchasing of a new home. When we moved to Kamloops in 2004, Ed was referred to us by a ReMax agent in Golden. During the purchase of our new home in Kamloops, Ed went out of his way to ensure we purchased the type of dwelling we were looking for and worked around our time frame. Ed is a good listener and well organized. He took as much time as we needed to ensure that we were completely comfortable with the total process of buying and selling. We have just sold/purchased our second home in Kamloops. As well, our daughter and her husband purchased their first home from Ed. I would like everyone to know that Ed Barker is our family realtor. Bob and Janet Peddle
September 2006: We thought that living in northern Alberta and buying a home in Kamloops was going to be stressful because of the short time frame we had available; boy did you prove us wrong. Your professional, friendly and caring manner went beyond the call of duty and we now understand why you came so highly recommended by a family member. We are very impressed by the efficiency and speed in which you handled all the questions and details of our purchase. Thank you again, and should we require any future real estate assistance... you are our man! Ken and Jan Fisher
August 2006: Moving hundreds of miles and purchasing a new home is a daunting challenge! However what can ease the stress is the service of a professional real estate agent. When my wife and I decided to move to Kamloops we engaged Ed Barker, RE/MAX as our agent to assist us in finding the home of our dreams. Ed was very proactive and had nine homes lined us for us to view on the first day of our house hunting trip. He was well organized, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and flexible with his schedule. We spent the full day viewing the homes he had identified for us that fell within our specifications. One of these homes was indeed the home of our dreams and we made an initial offer. Ed handled the negotiations very effectively and we moved in shortly thereafter. When we were settling into our new home, not being familiar with our new community, we called upon Ed on a number of occasions to help us with a variety of items ranging from information on utilities hook-ups, appliance and funiture contacts etc. to resolving more complex, time consuming issues that called upon his knowledge and problem solving skills. Ed was happy to provide his assistance and solved these issues for us. Throughout our interactions with Ed, the initial house-hunting, purchase negotiations, and on-going follow through, we have found him to be very professional, proactive and supportive; and we would highly recommend him to anyone facing the challenges of purchasing a new home. Peter and Jo Ann Hall
August 2006: We have been building AND selling homes for approximately 30 years. We met Ed Barker when the market was down and houses were not selling. We had other realtors try to sell our homes. Then one day I noticed in the Real Estate flyer Ed Barker's ads. They had SOLD SOLD SOLD on just about every ad, so I decided to call Ed up. That was approximately 10 years ago and he has sold our properties with very expert advice and help. His efficiency and well mannered attitude listed and successfully sold our properties. He also helped us find other properties to purchase. We would not consider anyone else as our Realtor since we have met Ed. Giv him a try. You will not be sorry. Ruth & Ed Pitz
April 2006: My husband and I recently decided to sell an apartment that we owned. Because Ed has done all of our buying and selling over the last fifteen years, we once again called him. He surpassed our expectations and the apartment had offers within a week. It is interesting to note that we chose Ed fifteen years ago, after my husband had seen him preparing a home located next to a friend of his. Vaino said that when we decided to sell he would call Ed, because he was putting more into the listing than just writing it up. We have recommended Ed several times to acquaintances and will continue to do so. Thanks again Ed. Vaino and Merrilyn Pennanen
December 2005: It seemed an enormous task to find a home when purchasing parties lived on opposite ends of the province, and Kamloops is somewhere in between. But we did just that with Ed Barker as "Super Realtor". Ed kept us both connected with options in Kamloops through emails and phone calls. He showed endless patience when we didn't know what we wanted, and then when we did...we changed our minds midstrea. Once the purchase was complete, Ed continued to ensure my mother settled in comfortably. He worked double time as a warm and trustworthy realtor, and Welcome Wagon ex officio. Thank you Ed for allowing me to relax through this process, knowing that you would do the right thing by us. Lorraine Levitt & Joyce Gibbs
July 2005: We found a condominium apartment complex in Kamloops in which we were very much intersted. We called RE/MAX and by pure chance, but fortunately for us, our call was referred to Ed Barker. He willingly assisted us with the many problems we faced which were even more complex because we are US citizens. Each of our questions and concerns was immediately addressed and resolved. Extremely efficient and trustworthy, Ed facilitated our search which permitted us in a very limited time to select and close on an apartment that was ideal for us. It was a pleasure to work with Ed and we would, without hesitation, recommend him to anyone having real estate dealings in Kamloops. Don & Meredith Olson
May 4, 2005: I have know Ed for 25 years. At 42 years old and single, he helped me acquire my first home. I have never looked back. Over the years, directly or indirectly, Ed has helped me and my family buy and sell 7 or 8 places. I am at the stage of downsizing and all that was done within 2 weeks. I have always been happy with Ed's work. Jackie Wolfe
March 2005: Ed has a proven track record in the real estate world and has successfully shown us why this is true. Within a relatively short time of listing our unique home, Ed facilitated a high volume of qualified prospective purchasers to view this property. Ed not only listed our house but was the realtor who found a purchaser. Ed was extremely professional in guiding the transactions to a successful conclusion. We are very happy with Ed's hard work and would recommend his services to anyone with real estate needs. Bob and Susan Paterson
February 22, 2005: We congratulate you on your achievement of membership in the Platinum Club for 2004! You should be very proud of your accomplishment and we consider ourselves honoured to have you on the RE/MAX Team....Your production and obvious customer-oriented service is a prime example of why RE/MAX is "Above the Crowd!" We are proud to have you on the RE/MAX Team and wish you continued success for 2005! Trevor Getz, RE/MAX of Western Canada
February 2005: We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Ed for the excellent way he handled our house sale from start to finish. We can't believe how fast the transaction went; from the moment the sign went up until the 'SOLD' sign appeared! He was always available to answer any of our questions, no matter how mundane they may have been. He was also most helpful with our purchase of a new home in Penticton, recommending a realtor and looking after all the documentation required. Above and beyond the call of duty! We would highly recommend Ed to anyone seeking a dedicated, professional realtor (with a zany sense of humor!). Jim & Roberta Kerr
January 2005: Thanks for doing such a good job. Hope you know how much your effort is appreciated, especially the advice. Thanks again. Hannah Faye Towe
December 10, 2004: A note of thanks to acknowledge the professional and caring way you handled the sale of our home in Braeview Place recently. It is always a stressful time to leave a home you have loved but you did so much to ease the transition for us. We would not hesitate to recommend you to any of our friends should they ever require a reliable realtor. Ivy and Jim Short
December 2004: Ed is a truly remarkable professional realtor with great integrity. He came highly recommended by a friend and lived up to this recommendation. Ed went beyond the call of duty in looking after my vacant property. Just a wonderful person to work with - friendly with a keen sense of fairness and yet plenty of savy about the Kamloops market, people, and what it takes to make a real estate transaction. My property was a difficult one to sell. He is a great communicator and kept me well informed. He was always available by phone or email and responded to my questions immediately. He was always positive and upbeat and he oozed confidence so I knew he would be able to sell my place. And he did!!! I would highly recommend him to anyone either buying or selling and I would certainly choose him again for any real estate transaction or just for advice in this area. Ida Garrett
September 24: Ed Barker: The entire WorldSmart Up with People crew would like to extend our deepest appreciation and gratitude for all of your hard work! Your dedication to making our experience an incredible one deserves a thousand thanks! We would like to especially thank you for helping us find families in Kamloops who welcomed us into their homes as well as their hearts! We look forward to many more years of loving families and incredible experiences in Kamloops! Sincerely WorldSmart Crew
August 2004: Ed, thanks for all the extra effort you provided to make this offer and mortgage go through for us. I know it was a struggle and that you went beyond what most realtors would do and I appreciate it. Thanks again. Cody McGowan
December 31, 2003: Ed, Congratulations on your induction into the RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement! This is a tremendous career achievement for you and one of which you should be most proud. We realize the overwhelming effort you have expended in order to reach this goal and it is our pleasure to be among the first to congratulate you.
Providing consistent customer service is an integral part in earning this prestigious award and it is obvious that the quality of your service is unsurpassed. It is truly a pleasure and an honor to be affiliated with you within the RE/MAX organization. Daryl Jesperson, CEO RE/MAX International, Inc.
- When we looked to list our house, we chose a realtor with a reputation for getting the job done. Ed Barker listed our house and sold it quickly. He made valuable suggestions on how to improve the marketability of our home. We experienced minimal disruptions during the process of selling our home. Ed kept us informed about recent sales and provided frequent updates on the showings of our home. We felt confident throught the process and strongly recommend ED Barker as your listing agent. Richard & Lisa McCarthy
- Ed Barker truly is your Results Realtor. We recently moved to Kamloops, and found Ed to be a pleasure to work with. Ed knows that Kamloops area and understands the local real estate market. He is well organized and only showed us homes that we were interested in. There was no pressure to buy. Ed is a pleasure to do business with and a Realtor we recommend. Jim & Bev Fischer
- "Hats off to Ed Barker. I had the very good fortune of having Ed as my realtor. I was not able to travel to Kamloops to look for a new home. The constraints of having to stay in Ottawa to sell my home, and my workload did not afford me time to do the necessary leg work. Ed and I worked together to choose the best neighborhood within my price range, needs and lifestyle. As you can imagine, we had many phone conversations and emails discussing every detail of what I was looking for and of the homes available. Ed always responded to my many questions promptly. He was also my eyes, as I had to buy my home sight-unseen. Ed sent me detailed pictures and descriptions. I was very confident that I had bought the perfect home. I did indeed purchase a beautiful home with 99.9% of the effort coming from Ed. When I arrived in Kamloops, Ed welcomed me at the door of my spotless and well maintained new surroundings. My home was all and more than I had hoped for. Trusting Ed was the first of many wise decisions towards my smooth transition to Kamloops. Theresa Beach
- Ed Barker helped us find exactly the house we wanted. How did he do that? Ed listened to what we were saying, noted what we liked or disliked about houses we viewed, and asked us many questions. In the end, he was able to find a house that met our needs and our dreams. Ed's dedication to us was much more than we expected or hoped for in a realtor. We felt comfortable calling him often and he was always within reach. As we went through the process of looking for a house, we found that our criteria changed. Ed took it all in stride and was more concerned with us finding the RIGHT house than a quick sale. His patience and vision paid off - we're very satisfied customers. Richard & Lisa McCarthy
- Ed's professional reputation is well known but we appreciated his personal approach to selling our home. We were certainly not disappointed by his performance as our house was sold almost before the sign hit the lawn. Ed's expertise and knowledge of the market was certainly beneficial. We are happy we chose Ed and would recommend him to anyone who is selling or buying. Tom & Beryl Lowe
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