Planning On Buying Soon?

Selecting the right property isn't a matter of luck. I offer my clients valuable insight having 24+ years of local experience, proven negotiating abilities, attention to detail & a strong work ethic. I also believe I add other assets which cannot be bought or measured with money... that being sincerity, integrity & patience. Combined all will help you to make the most informed decision possible when purchasing your next Shuswap property.

barb & Keith Dueck

"Jay Agassiz has been our realtor since June 2021 at which time we had almost sold our place in the lower mainland and wanted to move to the Shuswap. He had came highly recommended from friends.
We worked with him for over a year and as 2021 turned out to be a crazy year. Jay made the difference, he kept us focused. His knowledge and experience are as good as it gets, throw in deep ethics, strong negotiation tactics and we got the home we were looking for.
Couldn’t recommend more or thank him enough."

Maria Otting & Thomas Koppel

"What can I say... you have restored my faith in Realtors! It has been such a pleasure going through this home buying process with you. You thought of everything, never missed an opportunity to look out for our best interests and saved us so much time and money in the future, by covering everything BEFORE the deal was done. Your thoroughness, attention to detail and general concern for us will not be forgotten, you are certainly at the top of your profession. Buying a house from a distance can be a challenge and if you didn't already personally know all the best people in town to help us complete our checklist, it could have been a very different outcome. Please be advised that you are now 'our' realtor and I will most sincerely  seek opportunities to pass on your contact info. to anyone I know who is looking to buy or sell, and wants the least amount of stress doing it. Thank you Jay Agassiz! "

This Is Going To Be Fun...

Remember you're not just buying a home... you're buying the "Shuswap Lifestyle!". Jay tells buyers that all the time & they laugh. "But it's true," he says "we are so lucky to live here!" Whether you're a first time Buyer or a veteran home purchaser Jay promises to make the process of purchasing Salmon Arm & South Shuswap area real estate easier, more enjoyable, less time-consuming, & less expensive than if you undertook this challenge with others. He will help you locate & assess local properties for sale that match your specifications, & help you through the myriad of details attending the actual purchase.

As an experienced, full time local real estate agent working every day he's always familiar with the current listings on the market & knows the individual neighbourhood values well. Jay can help you determine which properties are fairly-priced & in good condition before you start your search.

At your request, Jay can provide you with on-going emails of new listings that fit your criteria so you are always one of the first to know! 

Your First Step...

Your first step to buying a home is to first ask yourself why you want to buy a home: To stop paying rent? To start building equity? To have a place of your own? To raise a family? Retirement? Next, list what kind of home you'd like & where you would like to be. Be specific. Separate the "must haves" from the "want to haves."

Think of yourself as zeroing in on a target, going from the general to the specific. Consider area (north, south, east, or west side); neighborhood (older & settled or sparkling new; a particular school zone; recreational facilities; & other community services.

Your Next Step: Loan Pre-Qualification...

Once you have addressed the above needs, your next step in the purchasing process is to get pre-qualified with a mortgage brokerage company. This can be done over the phone or even online in a matter of minutes. Call Jay & he will refer you to a mortgage professional with an excellent reputation & track record for successfully acquiring loan approval for his/her clients.

Jay Will Find The Right Homes For You...

Once you've been pre-qualified & know what price range you can afford to stay in, he can help you determine which properties fit your needs by using the (MLS) Multiple Listing Service system to locate them. He has the best possible resources & communication systems available today to help you locate the homes on the market that match your specifications. By clicking on these links you can even search his personal current listings as well as all of the office listings. His top priority is to make sure that your home buying experience is pleasant, cost-efficient and successful.

How our office operates

The Homelife Salmon Arm Real Estate brokerage is owned & managed by experienced local REALTORS®. The co-owners, including Jay, share the concept of friendly small town service & has a great working atmosphere of focused professionals getting results.

Their solid reputation in the community has attracted many of the area's top selling sales agents. Homelife Salmon Arm Realty regularly receives national awards for outstanding listings & sales production based on similar sized offices throughout Canada.

The trademarks REALTOR®, REALTORS®, and the REALTOR® logo are controlled by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify real estate professionals who are member’s of CREA. The trademarks MLS®, Multiple Listing Service® and the associated logos are owned by CREA and identify the quality of services provided by real estate professionals who are members of CREA. Used under license.