Ranked in the Top 1% of Realtors in Greater Vancouver, the Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team specializes in selling houses, condos, and townhouses throughout New Westminster, Burnaby, the Tri-Cities, and more.
Co-founders James Garbutt and Denny Dumas have a shared passion for real estate. Both James and Denny achieved their ambitious home ownership goals early on, investing in their first homes in their early 20s.
In fact, it was James — then a young realtor early in his career — who helped Denny purchase his first condo in 2012. Two years later, Denny joined forces with James in the real estate business to form the Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team.
Since then, the business partners have been focused on building their team of Realtors, growing their online presence, and adding value for clients
"We perform a high level of service, and we make it fun,” says James of their experienced, engaged, and energetic team dynamic. “Our team is full of hardworking, determined agents that are trying to do good for their clients.”
The Garbutt + Dumas team strives to provide their clients with an exceptional buying and selling experience, helping them find the perfect home in the right neighbourhood that best suits their lifestyle, and guiding them in making informed decisions.
“Clients trust us with what's likely their largest investment, and we recognize the impact we have on that next course of their lives,” says James. Their team takes that responsibility seriously and is committed to providing the best possible outcome.
“A mantra we go by is ‘clients interest first, always’, which for us means always do what's right, and put the client's priorities ahead of our own,” adds James. “We want our clients to have a positive experience and an unquestionable belief that they are in the right hands.”
Garbutt + Dumas has selling experience all over Greater Vancouver from Langley to Vancouver, with their main real estate markets concentrated in New Westminster and Burnaby, and future growth trending towards the Tri-Cities.
“Lucas McCann and Monica Harmse — two Realtors on our team — live in Port Moody, and I’m moving out there soon,” said Denny. “Our team is known as New Westminster specialists, but it’s safe to say we’ll be growing our business in the Tri-Cities as well.”
Headquartered in New Westminster, the team has extensive experience in all kinds of properties — from heritage houses in Queens Parks to new waterfront townhouses in Queensborough, and everything in between.
“The exposure to 100-year old heritage houses, mid-century properties, and new builds in a city that is loaded with homes of all different styles, ages, and price ranges has given us a lot of experience with different property types,” says James, who himself is a New Westminster resident, as well as the co-owner of Steel and Oak Brewing Co. — a local favourite for craft beer enthusiasts.
With their specialization and presence in Metro Vancouver’s suburban neighbourhoods, Garbutt + Dumas is on the pulse of the changes ahead in real estate, as the quest for more space draws more people towards the housing markets in the Tri-Cities, as well as in the Fraser Valley.
"2021 is going to be a huge year for couples and families moving to communities where there’s more outdoor amenities and where they can get that extra space in their homes,” predicts Denny. “Townhouses are going to see more activity and likely an increase in prices in the next 12 to 24 months, as the demand is continuing to climb."
Just as customer service is their priority, marketing is Garbutt + Dumas’s strength.
With creative storytelling, consistent content, and a website loaded with information, Garbutt + Dumas is harnessing the reach and power of their online and social media presence in their core markets, which is especially timely with the rise in interest for virtual showings and the pre-qualification of properties online.
From sharing stories about upcoming property listings to launching The Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Podcast, the team is sharing their collective industry experience and knowledge in efforts to maximize their exposure and to provide added value to clients, Realtors, and other real estate enthusiasts throughout Vancouver.
“We want to be the trusted source for what’s happening in real estate in our markets,” says James. “There’s a lot of noise in the news and media, and with our real estate podcast, we’re able to let people know what’s going on right from the source.”
The Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team is featured in the 2021 Excellence in Real Estate Magazine
