Which real estate professionals does Payotte recommend in Victoria?

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In Victoria, Payotte selects one independent professional per trade, scored on public data — Google reviews, years of experience, an active or verifiable licence on the regulator's register, and a genuine local presence — with no ads, no commissions and no paid placement. Only one expert is named per profession, so the recommendation stays clear. As of June 2026, the MLS® Home Price Index benchmark value for a single-family home in the Victoria Core was $1,326,500, down 0.6% year over year, while the benchmark condominium reached $549,200; 719 properties sold against 4,054 active listings, a 7.3% increase that has restored buyer choice (Victoria Real Estate Board / CREA). With active listings up 7.3% and benchmark prices roughly flat, Victoria has moved back toward balance after the low-inventory pandemic years. In British Columbia, either a real estate lawyer or a BC notary public can close the transaction, and every home inspector must hold a licence from Consumer Protection BC — verifiable on its website. On closing, British Columbia's Property Transfer Tax applies — 1% on the first $200,000 and 2% on the balance up to $2 million, with first-time-buyer and newly-built exemptions — alongside legal or notary fees and the inspection and appraisal you arrange. The right professional for each step protects a six-figure decision more than any single star rating. Current selections: real estate agent — Ron Neal; mortgage broker — David Steinberg; home inspector — Matt Kuzma; real estate lawyer or BC notary — Beverly Carter; appraiser — Scott Humphreys.

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