Testimonials
"I have known Andy Stephenson for a long time. He sold me my first home and he has continued to represent me over the years. The best thing about Andy is his consistency. He provides a high level of professional service and this never varies. He is extremely knowledgable about the market, pricing and legal matters. He has guided my decision making in all my purchases and sales and I feel very confident when he expresses his opinion. He is not driven by the sale, but rather by the desire to build a long term relationship and that means his actions have to be both accountable and reliable. He has prevented me from buying homes that were not good for me when I got caught up in the moment, he has encouraged me when the home was what I wanted and I couldn't see it. Finally, he has sold at the right time, negotiated for a great price and protected my investment. I have always recommended Andy to my friends and I will continue to do so. There is not a better realtor: you will be very happy with the work ethic, knowledge, professionalism and outcomes."
Jamie McInnis
"Very knowledgeable on home construction, the local market and a pleasure to work with!!"
Keith Porter
"It was a great pleasure working with Andy: he is knowledgeable, thorough, professional and convivial. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to locate on the island."
Lida
"Andy was lovely to work with, no pressure. He took the stress out of the process and made buying our first home an enjoyable process."
Jenny Martin
"Andy was recommended to me by my real estate agent in Calgary. He took the trouble to introduce himself to me by stopping by my house in Calgary. After my house sold, I booked a flight to Victoria for a condo hunting excursion. Andy met me at the Airport and we started our search. I had only been to Victoria as a tourist so I was petrified at the life change/decision I was making and full of doubts and fears. He had an extensive list of condos and townhouses to view. We looked at a wide variety and I ended up making an offer on a condo across from Beacon Hill Park. I never felt I like I was rushed, he offered excellent advice and helpfully pointed out various things and provided information about condos and condo living. This was really appreciated as I was new to condo life - also new to British Columbia. Andy was always professional and I felt he always went the extra mile to be helpful. Generous and thoughtful, I now consider him a friend."
Colleen
"Andy Stephenson is a thoughtful and seasoned professional. His intuitiveness in understanding and meeting my needs was impressive. He was prompt, efficient and thorough, characteristics that I believe are essential in developing and maintaining business efficacy. Andy rates number one on my list of Victoria realtors."
Lisa Issac
"Andy Stephenson does an impressive job preparing highlight sheets, taking photos, and presenting the property for sale. He also works very hard to do everything possible in closing the sale. This is exactly the kind of realty service that makes a difference, and ensures the posting of a SOLD notice."
Doris adds: "He is cute and a smart dresser."
Gerald & Doris Dwyer
"Andy worked hard to sell our condo quickly and to find us a wonderful new home, we thoroughly enjoyed working with him and appreciated his patience and knowledge of the Victoria market."
Marilyn & Lorne Brack
"I had a tough job - convince my girlfriend to move from her beautiful home where she raised her children and have her move into our first home together, just the two of us. I connected with Andy Stephenson and I could not have been happier. Andy has a gift and it is nice to experience the application of it. His gift is his ability to gather information from a variety of sources and then synthesize it together for a solid understanding of the client needs. He not only listened to what we needed, he observed how the home we were leaving was experienced by my girlfriend. Then he found us a home that reflected what we had and loved, and what we wanted to move forward in your lives. On top of all this skill he was always on time, answered all questions, and very professional in his demeanour at all times. He will always be the only realtor I use and I highly recommend him!"
Kent Bienert
"Andy was instrumental in helping us find our dream home in Victoria in a very short period of time. He is very professional and offers all the expertise you would ask for in a realtor, but he is also very personable and is a great listener. You get the feeling immediately that his number one priority is to make you happy, whether you are buying or selling a home. I would highly recommend Andy to anyone looking for a top notch realtor in Victoria."
Jane & Rick Daykin
"Andy Stephenson was great to work with. He has his finger on the Victoria market and was very proactive in getting our deal done. We will definitely use Andy again."
Diane & John Harris
Cynthia & Darrell
A company is only as good as its people, I know why Sotheby's has collaborated with Andy Stephenson, Real Estate is his calling. Andy was the "Answer". Selling a property like ours is a project, it was very relaxing working with Andy's team, they had plans and countermeasures for every issue that came up, from staging decisions, cleanup, landscaping, refuse removal, code compliance checks, Andy and his team systematically and proficiently utilized their external (and internal) resources to do this. He kept me informed, consulted with experts, presented my responsibilities to me in an informed and timely manner and proved that he was accountable for the whole project by exceeding my expectations for quality and time. While I may never move back to Victoria, I will always call Andy for a reference on who to use in the next city, my guess is a Company like Sotheby's will have that person on their team.
Jim Boire
Andy is very professional and knowledgeable, with the utmost class, and a nice personal touch. I think he must be unrivaled in the Victoria real estate market.
Michael Carroll
Andy was very professional and agreeable to all suggestions. The entire process from start to finish was smooth and effective. I would highly recommend Andy's professional service to anyone buying or selling in Victoria and area.
Donna Chaw
Andy was wonderful. We are not an easy bunch, lots of strong personalities to deal with. He handled us beautifully and sold the house quickly. What more could we ask for!
Liz Van Cleave
Andy Stephenson is a seasoned Realtor whose expertise and sharp execution of real estate transactions is invaluable. Andy has worked with my family for several years. We have been successful in our real estate transactions without a doubt due to Andy's thorough and breadth of knowledge. Andy and his team provide a service to clients that is a world apart from most. His genuine concern for his clients interests and integrity are at the forefront of all he does. Thank you again Andy!
Tracy Fekete
This is my second home sold through Sotheby’s with Andy Stephenson, and both experiences have been stellar. Andy goes beyond expectations with his high level of service, his intelligence and knowledge of the marketplace.
Doreen McOrmond, Victoria, BC
Andy Stephenson, Agent for Sotheby's Canada sold my property on Niagara Street. Andy was efficient, very thorough and at the end effective. Andy went beyond our expectations and it was a pleasure dealing with him and his team. Thanks Andy for a job well done!
Siegfried Bulling, Victoria, BC
Andy was very professional and agreeable to all suggestions. The entire process from start to finish was smooth and effective. I would highly recommend Andy's professional service to anyone buying or selling in Victoria and area.
Donna Chaw, Victoria
Andy was wonderful. We are not an easy bunch, lots of strong personalties to deal with. He handled us beautifully and sold the house quickly. What more could we ask for!
Liz Van Cleave, Victoria
Andy is very professional and knowledgable, with the utmost class, and a nice personal touch. I think he must be unrivalled in the Victoria real estate market.
Michael Carroll, Edmonton
Andy was fantastic! And I don't say that lightly. He is professional, personable, and very knowledgeable about the current real estate market. Plus, he has a great team working for him preparing the marketing materials and overall presentation of the property. Couldn't be better.
Rosemary Bodolay, Victoria
A company is only as good as its people, I know why Sotheby's has collaborated with Andy Stephenson, Real Estate is his calling. Andy was the "Answer". Selling a property like ours is a project, it was very relaxing working with Andy's team, they had plans and countermeasures for every issue that came up, from staging decisions, cleanup, landscaping, refuse removal, code compliance checks, Andy and his team systematically and proficiently utilized their external (and internal) resources to do this. He kept me informed, consulted with experts, presented my responsibilities to me in an informed and timely manner and proved that he was accountable for the whole project by exceeding my expectations for quality and time. While I may never move back to Victoria, I will always call Andy for a reference on who to use in the next city, my guess is a Company like Sotheby's will have that person on their team.
Jim Boire, Victoria
Andy did a fantastic job, a true professional. He is very personable, creative and has great interpersonal skills. He knows how to market a property. I will be recommending him to all our friends.
Carl Eriksen, Victoria
Andy was recommended to us by a friend and we couldn’t be more pleased with his professionalism, honest feedback and willingness to take on the unique situation of selling a floating home with a sublease agreement. We would highly recommend him. He also put us in touch with a very professional and knowledgeable agent who helped us find a home in another area. Can’t say enough…!
Karen Millen, Victoria, BC
Andy was fantastic! Professional, knowledgeable and very friendly! He was very patient and quick to respond to our many questions leading up to our decision to sell. Making the choice to list with him very easy! He had many helpful suggestions for prepping our home ahead of the photo shoot and within hours of the listing going live we had our first and last query. Our home was sold in less than a week! Couldn't have been happier! Thank you Andy!
Jen Kobe, Victoria
This is the second time my partner and I have worked with Andy. He was engaged, attentive, calm and most of all, in every situation, he had a solution. His dedication to his clients is unsurpassed in my long experience with realtors in cities and provinces across Canada. I cannot imagine working with anyone but Andy and I always recommend him to my friends. Sotheby’s is so fortunate to have him working with their agency.
Cynthia Tanner, Victoria
We have worked with Andy for over 25 years purchasing and selling multiple properties. He has the highest of ethical standards. He is very knowledgeable of property value in the marketplace. Andy's commitment and his calm, measured demeanour has given us confidence in his expertise. And he's always been right.
Mark & Brenda Antosz, Calgary
Andy Stephenson was the perfect realtor when it came to selling our house. He had an excellent marketing plan and pricing strategy. His years of professional experience was evident by his ability to communicate and keep us informed throughout the whole process. Selling or buying a house is stressful, but we were reassured and had confidence in Andy’s plan which he executed beautifully for a quick sale. Andy Stephenson is definitely the realtor to call next time you are buying or selling - he gets the job done!
Sheila Cox, Victoria
A pleasure to have him as our agent for both the sale and purchase. Very attentive and fun to work with. I would highly recommend him.
Marilyn Denton, Victoria BC
I recently sold my apartment, and the entire process was seamless thanks to the exceptional service provided by Andy Stephenson of Sotheby’s International Realty CanadaFrom the initial consultation to closing, he demonstrated professionalism, market expertise, and excellent communication. He helped me get the best possible price for my property while keeping everything on schedule. His attention to detail and personal approach made the experience stress-free, and I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome. Highly recommend for anyone looking to sell!
Roberta, Victoria
Andy was awesome. His knowledge of the housing market was superb, plus he was highly effective in outreach to potential buyers. I’ve sold and bought houses before, and Andy’s on the spot attention to the details that make or break a deal was tops.
Paul Schachter, Victoria
A retired realtor friend recommended Andy when we decided to sell our old home of several years. It wasn’t long before we realized that we were in very good hands. The promotional materials and advertisements that Andy produced and marketed through Sothebys International were the highest quality. With very little experience in the world of real estate, we heavily relied on Andy’s good judgment and depth of expertise to guide us through a turbulent market to a successful sale plus the purchase of a new house. We were so impressed with his extensive experience, professionalism, and hard work. He was always in touch, and we were so grateful for his kindness and good humour during what were (for us) some stressful periods on this journey. Andy always acted in our best interest while treating all parties concerned with respect and consideration. It is easy to understand why he is so trusted in the community.
Karen McDonald, Victoria, B.C
Andy did a fabulous job and always kept in touch. Thank you Andy for a fabulous job well done.
Elizabeth Eagles, Sidney BC
