What They Say.....


"MJ has been a fantastic source of information on the Real Estate market in Vancouver. Her mind is fresh, and her attitude is enthusiastic. She is always available and answers my inquiries not just promptly but with nice personality and genuine friendliness. Searching for a new home with MJ is like having a friend help you house-hunt, but one who knows the important issues to address, and questions to ask. She takes her client's search as seriously as she would take a search for her own purchase, and I really appreciate that quality in a realtor." Dara Sklar

"It was such a pleasure working with MJ to find my new home in Vancouver. As I was new to the city, I was a bit unsure of where I'd like to live, but MJ knew exactly what I was looking for and found the perfect place within a week of us working together. Her professionalism, her knowledge of the city, and her abilty to tap into my needs throughout the process really made such a difference." H. Edwards

"MJ's services as our realtor were invaluable.  As new Strata owners, MJ provided us with all the information and assistance we could ask for in order to make the transition into our new home effortless.  We would not
hesitate to recommend her services again." Mike Williams & Danny Montgomery

"MJ is a real estate person, but more than that, she's a REAL person. I'm impressed by her varied interests and her true concern for a livable Vancouver." Isabella Mori

"I can't thank you enough for everything... it was a wonderful process....You were fantastic throughout the whole process and I hope you know how much I appreciate everything!" C.Stewart

"MJ was a huge help thoughout the buying process and provided the critical support and insight I needed to get the deal closed at a price that I wanted."  Darren Taylor

"Being new to the Vancouver real estate market, I found MJ to be extremely knowledgeable, professional and helpful in my search for a new home. MJ explained the nuances of the Vancouver real estate market, the historical pricing trends and the potential outlook for the future. She substantiated her opinions with appropriate data and was competent and thorough in all aspects of the real estate transaction. I would highly recommend MJ Ankenman as an agent you can trust and one who will work diligently for (and with) you." Terry MacDonald

We’ve accumulated a bit of experience buying and selling real estate,  but this was our first time buying property in Canada. MJ is without doubt one of the best agents we’ve ever had the pleasure of dealing with.  Quite simply, we adore her.  Her expertise and lack of pretension made our experience buying real estate in Vancouver incredibly pleasant.  She is a wealth of information, and her wide base of knowledge and honesty make her an invaluable ally.  The most unfortunate part of the experience was that it was over too quickly.  From holidays over the years we were somewhat familiar with Vancouver, had some knowledge of the real estate market there, and had a good idea of what we were looking for.  Because MJ listened to what we wanted and combined it with her expertise, we actually only spent one weekend looking at property with her.  She didn’t waste our time, and everything she showed us factored into the running.  When we went to make an offer, we were beaten out by another offer.  We thought it was a done deal and were prepared to continue looking, however one week later MJ called us to say the offer had fallen through and asked if we wanted to proceed.  We were thrilled, MJ jumped on it, and we had the place we wanted at a very fair price.  The fact that MJ stayed on top of the situation and got our foot in the door at the slightest sign of a crack was indeed impressive.  Her determination and follow through on behalf of her clients, as well as her skills in negotiation, are unparalleled.  We respect MJ’s dead-on opinion in all matters now, certainly when it comes to real estate, but also where to buy the best produce, the best places to take our dog, furnishings for the home, etc. etc.  At this point, we think of MJ as our friend as well as our agent, and she epitomizes all that drove us to make Vancouver our home in the first place. Thank-you MJ!!!!  You truly elevate your profession.

Jay Kallio and John Springer