Testimonials

S/Sgt. Donovan Tait – RCMP

My wife and I recently used the professional real estate services Dave Ralla to purchase a vacation property in Port Alberni. To provide some context, my wife and I have purchased and sold seven homes over the years due to our work and transfers. We had many questions for Dave who immediately reassured us and made us feel comfortable. Dave naturally possesses the qualities that make him an extremely personable and effective broker. I can’t say enough about his professionalism, communication style and knowledge of the process. Dave demonstrated integrity and was very conscientious while being tenacious; always keeping our best interests in mind. We enjoyed his no-nonsense but easy-going style. He gets to the point quickly yet professionally and did a great job of listening to our concerns. He was extremely attentive to questions, often responding immediately to our late night emails, text messages and phone calls. Our transaction went smoothly and Dave presented us with a very generous gift. If you are looking to buy or sell a property in Port Alberni, don’t bother looking any further than Dave, I have the highest level of confidence in him.

S/Sgt. Donovan Tait

Nanaimo, BC

Darlus and Dennis Jonsson

We had the extreme pleasure of working with Dave on the sale of our house. We have lived in Port Alberni for 32 years, getting to know many people and real estate agents over the years. Deciding to sell our home after all of these years was not an easy one and picking an agent was just as hard for us as we didn’t want to hurt anyones feelings. Without a doubt we made the best choice by going with Dave. The moment he walked in, his enthusiasm, his relaxed and confident manner was so evident, we knew it was going to be good. He worked extremely hard through some trying times, always kept us up to date as to what was going on, and never stopped being optimistic every step of the way. The entire process for us was nothing less than wonderful! As a Real Estate Agent and as person Dave is truly one of the best!! What started out as a business relationship, ended up in a friendship, one we are so happy to have. Thanks so much for making this such a fun and comfortable experience, Port Alberni is lucky to have you. You can not go wrong by choosing Dave Ralla. Only the best

Darlus and Dennis Jonsson

Greg & Tracy Smyth

First – Thanks SO much for all that you have done. The following testimonial speaks for itself. It truly has been a great experience working with you. Working with Dave Ralla has been an exceptional experience from start to finish. Dave is professional, personable and dedicated. Full of integrity, he knows his stuff, offers solid advice and is honest about all the moving pieces in a complex real estate market. He is also a great guy to work with on a personal level. We never felt pressured and it was clear that Dave genuinely cared about our experience every step of the way. Selling or buying a house is a big deal and having a realtor you trust is key. We chose Dave Ralla to represent us based on a number of positive endorsements from friends and we highly recommend him to others.

Greg & Tracy Smyth

Shawn, Tara, Brock, Carter, and Lincoln Elder

I would like to take a moment to share with you my experience with Dave Ralla. This was our first time selling a home so we didn’t really know what to expect. Dave was extremely helpful through the whole process. Selling your house can be full of up’s and downs and Dave always stayed in contact to let us know exactly what was going on. He is extremely professional when it comes to his job and will always work in your best interest. Dave is down to earth and knows how to keep the mood light even when things may not be going the way you want. I know that there are a lot of choices out there when it comes to realtors, anyone can plant a sign in front of your house and just wait for someone to call, with Dave this isn’t the case. He will constantly work hard to find the right buyer for your house. He shares the same values as I do when it comes to doing business, be up front with people and be honest. My family and I truly thank Dave for all his help and support through the whole process.

Shawn, Tara, Brock, Carter, and Lincoln Elder

Boyd and Monica Pearson

Dave Ralla recently helped my husband and I purchase our first home together. We were very happy and impressed with his service from start to finish. Dave was very professional and easy to talk to from the moment we met. He took the time to get to know us, asked the right questions, and determined what we were looking for in a home. As a result, he did not waste our time showing us homes that would not suit our needs and preferences. Dave was very flexible, constantly working around our busy schedules. He always responded to calls, emails, and texts in a timely manner. He even helped watch/ entertain our very busy toddler while we were viewing a home. Dave guided us through the home-buying process and put our minds at ease. He never pressured us or made us feel rushed. His calm and friendly demeanor made our searching and buying experience a fun one. Great customer service is very important to me and it was clear from the beginning that Dave also values excellent customer service. He has continued to provide his high level of service even after the purchase of our home. He encouraged us to contact him with any concerns or questions about the home and we have felt comfortable doing so. A minor issue regarding the house did come up, so we contacted Dave. He promptly provided a solution and checked in on us again to ensure that the issue was dealt with. I strongly recommend Dave Ralla to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

Boyd and Monica Pearson

R & B Filipchuk

A few words of appreciation for Dave Ralla and his genuine kindness to us during the sale of our home. Not only did Dave work with us to properly price and then list our home for sale, but during this time we were going through a difficult situation with a tenant in our rental property. Dave gave us excellent advice and support and even went so far as to find us the best person to help us deal with this stressful situation. During the time that the house was listed with Dave through Remax, he was always informative, supportive and arranged for many potential buyers to view the house. Dave kept in regular contact with us just to see how we were doing. He is a great negotiater and conducts himself as a true professional with integrity and transparency. The house did not sell while Dave had the listing, but that did not stop Dave from contacting us after the contract was concluded and showing our house to the wonderful young couple that ended up purchasing it. Dave was never pushy, alowing us to take our time, make all the decisions, and we feel like he has truly become like one of the family. Thank you Dave for taking such good care of us and all the details during the sale of our house. We will absolutly be doing business with you in the future, as well as recommending you to our friends when they need a professional and compassionate realtor. R & B Filipchuk

R & B Filipchuk

Leanne and Chris Fevens

The moment we saw you at the Fall Fair, and expressed our desire to sell our house, we knew you would be perfect for the job. Instantly you knew of a client of yours that would like our house, and low and behold they bought it, in record time! We trusted you right from the beginning, with your sense of humour, and honesty, and we couldn’t have had a better Realtor. You also had so much patience with us, showing us houses and finding us the perfect one to buy at the right price. With you being a family man, we have so much respect for you, especially knowing you have looked after us above and beyond what you needed to, for our family to be as stress free as possible. We highly recommend you all the time and you will be the first person we call when we decide to sell again. Thank you Dave for everything!

Leanne and Chris Fevens and family

Les Verwoord

When it came time to look for a real estate agent I was so lucky to have found Dave Ralla. I was immediately impressed with his business style, his friendly and sincere smile and of course his great sense of humour. Dave made my experience of selling my home as stress free as possible! He went beyond what is expected of a real estate agent, following through on every detail and keeping me informed of everything he was doing. For me, this was greatly appreciated as I was selling my home in Port Alberni while living in Victoria. Dave made numerous checks on the house and took care of making sure the house and yard were maintained when I could not. Aside from highly recommending Dave for all of his fabulous business qualities I also now have a wonderful friend for life!

Les Verwoord

Victoria, BC

Gord and Joyce Unger

We can’t say enough about Dave listing our home and finding us a new one. Through difficult circumstances in the sale of our home Dave handled it superbly and professionally. I would strongly recommend Dave to sell your home or find you a new one.

Gord and Joyce Unger

Ted and Jan Charlesworth

Thank you Dave Ralla. We used Dave to sell our lake house. He provided professional, qualified, and dedicated assistance. We can highly recommend Dave to anyone who is planning on buying or selling a home.

Ted and Jan Charlesworth

Kath & Tylo Stolth-Smith

Dave Ralla was recommended to us by a family member. Our circumstances were very unusual as we were living in Alberta and trying to find a home long distance.My family members were meeting with Dave and viewing the homes we found interesting via internet. All six of us were amazed at his patience and diligence. Because of his personality he made this difficult situation easy and actually fun. We would like to thank Dave for the way he treated all six of us, with dignity, consideration and respect. Because we found Dave to be a very honest man, a man of integrity, we highly recommend him to everyone with the confidence that he will work hard to create the results for you, that we are enjoying today.

Kath & Tylo Stolth-Smith

Glen & Sherri Henderson- Port Alberni, BC

We are just like you. My wife, Sherri, and I recently relocated to the Alberni Valley and we were concerned about finding a Real Estate agent that would really be able to understand what we were looking for when searching for a new home. We wanted a representative who would listen to us closely in order to find listings that more accurately matched our preferences. We both found Dave to have an excellent understanding of the local area as well as the current real estate market. Both of these traits were useful in helping us make the right decision before buying. We were able to openly discuss our preferred list of features and locations with Dave which allowed him to accurately gauge any properties that would best suit or needs thus saving us valuable time. Dave showed great patience with us during our house hunting search and eventually was able to help us find the perfect property in Port Alberni. If you are like us and find yourself relocating to the Alberni Valley, my wife and I believe we have found a Realtor that is not only professional and honest, but committed to helping his clients find the right home for them.

Glen & Sherri Henderson- Port Alberni, BC

Mike Brack

In 2008, my wife announced that we were pregnant with our first child. That announcement was shortly followed by the statement that we needed a decent home and yard to raise our family in. Shortly after agreeing to that, we decided on moving to Port Alberni. I called Dave Ralla the next day. Dave listened to our intent, preferences and budget To my surprise, he was pretty quick in telling us that he had the perfect home in mind for us. I saw the home, studied the market, watched interest rates drop and continued to find the best deal for my family. To his credit, Dave continued to listen. He showed us another twenty houses in the Valley… but we ended up purchasing the one he had in mind for us the entire time. My wife Christina, and I are very happy with our home. We plan to raise our family here, and if asked why I’d recommend Dave Ralla to someone considering a real estate transaction in the Alberni Valley, the answer would be simple: Dave listened to us. He’ll listen to you./p>

Mike Brack

Diana Spencer Rouleauk

I just wanted to say thank you again Dave for ALL you have done for me and my family. You got us EXACTLY what we wanted and helped us to get in our new house as soon as it was possible to do so. You were always great on feedback and getting a hold of me to let me know how things were and if I had any questions, and sometimes to just let me know you were there if I needed ANYTHING. I can’t thank you enough Dave….THANK YOU!!!!

Diana Spencer Rouleau

Jeff. & Gerry Brown Boquete Panama.

My wife and I live in Panama in Central America, but are moving back to B.C. after 7 years abroad. Anyway, we were put in contact with Dave, and we could not ask for a better realtor. We`ve been back to Canada house hunting, and we were impressed with the service Dave provided, he is very sincere, we found him to be honest and up front when advising us on different properties. Even though we had to bribe him with Ju-Jubes, a running joke, he is by far the easiest realtor you could work with. From almost instant e-mail responses, to putting up with my impatience, one could not do any better, than Dave, if you have property to sell or are looking to buy in Port Alberni and area, get a hold of Dave Ralla, you won’t be disappointed, he’s the realtor for you.

Jeff. & Gerry Brown Boquete Panama.