About Mike

Mike's experience as a registered builder, real estate developer and former home inspector makes him a uniquely effective realtor in Victoria, ensuring clients are fully informed in their real estate decisions.

Experienced New Home Builder

Mike's interest in real estate began in 1997 when, at the age of 24, he became a licensed Home Builder and purchased his first house for $205,000. He has since ... built and sold several strata character conversion condominiums and new homes in Victoria, and has personally owned and renovated over a dozen properties. In 2002, he purchased and renovated the heritage Rennie and Taylor Apartment building in Fernwood, and in 2008, he purchased and renovated the Roxy Theatre on Quadra Street, where he acquired Victoria’s first movie theatre liquor license. Throughout his real estate career, Mike has been a landlord and has owned multiple rental properties. He is experienced in city permit applications, rezoning, land development, and the Board of Variance process. Read more

Former BC Licensed Home Inspector

After obtaining his BC Home Inspection license in 2012, Mike conducted over a thousand home inspections in Greater Victoria. He was the only ... home inspector in Victoria owning ground-penetrating radar and the other specialized tools used in locating buried oil tanks. Utilizing this equipment and his expertise, Mike discovered over 100 buried oil tanks, some of which were missed by other companies, saving his clients over $150,000 in tank removal costs. Although Mike no longer performs home inspections, he continues to update his home inspection education annually and remains a member of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors. His professionalism and friendliness have helped him build strong relationships with many respected Realtors. Additionally, his extensive experience has enabled him to establish connections with industry professionals such as tradespeople, mortgage brokers, local government officials, lawyers, notaries, and appraisers. If Mike cannot answer your real estate question, he will know someone who can. Read more

Community Involvement

Mike is a dedicated supporter of the Beacon Hill Baseball Softball Association, a youth sports club in Victoria's Fairfield neighborhood. He has served ... as a board member and as the Association’s liaison with the City of Victoria Parks Department for many years, ensuring the fields are maintained in top condition. Using donated funds and grants, he led the construction of a concrete bleacher at Hollywood Park and player infrastructure improvements at Pemberton Park. Additionally, Mike has worked as a deckhand for BC Ferries, a mate for Victoria Harbour Ferries, and even as a limousine chauffeur. Read more

Life Long Victoria Resident

Mike is a fourth-generation Victorian who grew up in Gordon Head, attended ... Hillcrest Elementary (along with his brother and sister), St. Andrews High School and Lambrick Park Secondary School. He currently lives in South Oak Bay with his family and their three cats. Read more

Mike's extensive knowledge and expertise make him an excellent choice as your professional Realtor. You can rely on him to make the process of buying or selling your home as easy and financially rewarding for you as possible. The best interests of his clients always come first – before, during and after the deal is closed.