Nicole was born and raised locally on the Saanich Peninsula, where she now calls home with her husband and two boys. She deeply appreciates the wonderful community in which they live. Growing up with self-employed parents, Nicole learned the values of self-motivation and hard work. Nicole has personally bought, renovated, and sold multiple properties, giving her firsthand experience with the buying and selling process. Marrying into a family of long-time builders further solidified her passion for real estate. With a background in property insurance, Nicole worked in the local insurance industry for 10 years. Her expertise in understanding insurable properties, whether detached homes or strata units, has given her thorough knowledge of what makes a property valuable. Starting as an insurance advisor and progressing to a management position, Nicole demonstrated initiative by mentoring other advisors and building a reputation for helping clients protect their most valuable assets. Nicole understands that purchasing or selling a family home represents a significant lifestyle change. As a dedicated real estate advisor, she prioritizes meeting her clients’ needs while making the buying and selling process as seamless and stress-free as possible. Timely communication is essential to Nicole, and with the support of her real estate brokerage, Engel & Völkers, she provides up-to-date real estate information and marketing to help clients buy or sell their homes. If you’re considering buying or selling, Nicole would love the opportunity to assist you!