Full Service.
Fair Commissions.
Save Thousands.*
Full Service. Fair Commissions.
Save Thousands.*
No pressure. No obligation. Local experts you can trust.
Trusted. Proven. Local.
With Value-First, you get premium, top-tier service — without high commissions. Many local agents charge 7% on the first $100,000 and up to 3% on the rest.* We charge a simple 2% total commission, saving many families $10,000–$20,000. That’s money that stays in your pocket.
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With Value-First, you get premium, top-tier service — without high commissions. Many local agents charge 7% on the first $100,000 and up to 3% on the rest.* We charge a simple 2% total commission, saving many families $10,000–$20,000. That’s money that stays in your pocket.
Trusted By Hundreds Of Families In Ridge Meadows
And Beyond
Excellence, honesty, and integrity are at
the core of all we do.
"Derek is a super nice guy. He went above and beyond to help us sell our old place and find a new one. Buying and selling your home is a stressful situation and a great agent like Derek Vanderkooy makes the difference."
- Andrew S.
"David Maître guided us through the sale of our townhouse and the purchase of our new house, making the process as clear and understandable as possible. His attention to detail was second to none. We would highly recommend him to anyone..."
- Jack M.
Trusted By Hundreds Of Families In Ridge Meadows and Beyond
Excellence, honesty, and integrity are at the core of all we do.
"Derek is a super nice guy. He went above and beyond to help us sell our old place and find a new one. Buying and selling your home is a stressful situation and a great agent like Derek Vanderkooy makes the difference."
- Andrew S.
"David Maître guided us through the sale of our townhouse and the purchase of our new house, making the process as clear and understandable as possible. His attention to detail was second to none. We would highly recommend him to anyone..."
- Jack M.
Premium Real Estate Without The Premium Price Tag
Top-tier negotiation and a comprehensive marketing system built to showcase your home - without straining your budget.
Our full-service promise includes:
Learn How Your Home Would Be Marketed
Premium Real Estate Without The Premium Price Tag
Top-tier negotiation and a comprehensive marketing system built to showcase your home - without straining your budget.
Our full-service promise includes:
Learn How Your Home Would Be Marketed
Full Service, Fair Commissions
Everything You Expect From A Premium Agent -
And More
Full Service, Fair Commissions
Everything You Expect From A Premium Agent - And More
A Smart, Structured Team Approach
Where solo agents juggle everything themselves, we divide and coordinate the workload for a smooth, efficient sale.
Selling a home involves pricing strategy, listing preparation, marketing, showings, ongoing communication, negotiations, and contract work. Managing every step alone may increase chances of delays, missed details, and slow response times.
We take a different approach.
Instead of one person stretched across dozens of responsibilities, we split the core tasks of the sales process between us for every home. We operate with structure, clarity, and focus.
Here's what that means for you:
It’s traditional real estate — upgraded with the consistency and support of a well-run team.
A Smart, Structured Team Approach
Where solo agents juggle everything themselves, we divide and coordinate the workload for a smooth, efficient sale.
Selling a home involves pricing strategy, listing preparation, marketing, showings, ongoing communication, negotiations, and contract work. Managing every step alone may increase chances of delays, missed details, and slow response times.
What this looks like in real life:
We take a different approach.
Instead of one person stretched across dozens of responsibilities, we split the core tasks of the sales process between us for every home. We operate with structure, clarity, and focus.
Here's what that means for you:
It’s traditional real estate — upgraded with the consistency and support of a well-run team.
Meet The Team
We’re real people who care about doing the job well - no ego, no pressure, and no sales tricks. Just honest guidance, clear communication, and a commitment to putting your best interests first. With over 1,000 homes sold between us, we’ve learned that selling feels a lot easier when everything is explained clearly and nothing is rushed. We stay organized, responsive, and focused so you always know what’s happening and why it matters.
With two people working together, you get more support, clearer communication, and a process that feels steady from start to finish. Sharing the workload simply makes everything run more smoothly. And we’re always just a message away.
If you appreciate clarity, integrity, and a down-to-earth approach to selling, you’ll feel at home with us.
David and Derek: Value-First Home Team
Meet The Team
We’re real people who care about doing the job well - no ego, no pressure, and no sales tricks. Just honest guidance, clear communication, and a commitment to putting your best interests first so selling your home feels comfortable from start to finish.
With over 1,000 homes sold between us, we’ve learned that selling feels a lot easier when everything is explained clearly and nothing is rushed. We stay organized, responsive, and focused so you always know what’s happening and why it matters.
David and Derek: Value-First Home Team
With two people working together, you get more support, clearer communication, and a process that feels steady from start to finish. Sharing the workload simply makes everything run more smoothly. And we’re always just a message away.
If you appreciate clarity, integrity, and a down-to-earth approach to selling, you’ll feel at home with us.
Trusted by Local Sellers.
Proven Results.
Real Reviews.
See what our clients say about working with us in their own words.
Local Experience. Proven Results.
Proudly Serving
Maple Ridge And Pitt Meadows
Trusted by Local Sellers.
Proven Results.
Real Reviews.
See what our clients say about working with us - in their own words.
Local Experience. Proven Results.
Proudly Serving
Maple Ridge And Pitt Meadows
Got Questions?
We've Got Answers
Still unsure? A quick evaluation gives you clarity and confidence.
Got Questions?
We've Got Answers
Still unsure? A quick evaluation gives you clarity and confidence.
We'll walk you through today's market in clear, straightforward language, answer your questions, and give you a clear picture of what selling could look like - with no obligation.
Trusted by hundreds of local families, we're here to give you clarity - so you can decide what's right for you.
Book your free evaluation below. It's friendly, helpful, and a great first step if you're exploring a move.
No spam. Ever.
Trusted Locally. Rooted in ethics.
Focused on your goals.
We'll walk you through today's market in clear, straightforward language, answer your questions, and give you a clear picture of what selling could look like - with no obligation.
Trusted by hundreds of local families, we're here to give you clarity - so you can decide what's right for you.
Book your free evaluation below. It's friendly, helpful, and a great first step if you're exploring a move.
No spam. Ever.
Trusted Locally. Rooted in ethics.
Focused on your goals.
©2025 Value-First Home Team. All rights reserved.
David Maitre Personal Real Estate Corporation
Derek Vanderkooy Personal Real Estate Corporation
One Percent Realty Ltd. 202-505 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2R1
*Not intended to cause or induce breach of an already existing agency relationship. Commissions and service levels in the industry vary, and not all commission structures or service offerings are the same. Savings shown compare our fees to a rate of 7% on the 1st $100,000 of the sale price and 3% on the balance. We charge a total commission of 2% of the sale price, with a $9,950 minimum. $9950 commissions may involve a different split between listing and buying agents. "Over 1000 combined sales" reflects internal accounting of completed listing and selling transactions, before and after forming the team. "25+ years' experience" refers to our combined total years licensed to sell real estate.
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©2025 Value-First Home Team. All rights reserved.
David Maitre Personal Real Estate Corporation
Derek Vanderkooy Personal Real Estate Corporation
One Percent Realty Ltd. 202-505 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2R1
*Not intended to cause or induce breach of an already existing agency relationship. Commissions and service levels in the industry vary, and not all commission structures or service offerings are the same. Savings shown compare our fees to a rate of 7% on the 1st $100,000 of the sale price and 3% on the balance. We charge a total commission of 2% of the sale price, with a $9,950 minimum. $9950 commissions may involve a different split between listing and buying agents. "Over 1000 combined sales" reflects internal accounting of completed listing and selling transactions, before and after forming the team. "25+ years' experience" refers to our combined total years licensed to sell real estate.
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Trusted by Local Sellers.
Proven Results
Real Reviews
See what our clients say about working with us -
in their own words.
With Value-First, you get premium, top-tier service — without high commissions. Many local agents charge 7% on the first $100,000 and up to 3% on the rest.* We charge a simple 2% total commission, saving many families $10,000–$20,000. That’s money that stays in your pocket.
Trusted By Hundreds Of Families In Ridge Meadows And Beyond
Excellence, honesty, and integrity are at the core of all we do.
"...Working with Derek and David was completely different...The team did a great job and without hesitation would recommend them to friends and family who wants to see someone actually actively helping you throughout the process."
- Monalisa C.
Premium Real Estate Without The Premium Price Tag
Top-tier negotiation and a comprehensive marketing system built to showcase your home - without straining your budget.
Our full-service promise includes:
Full Service,
Fair Commissions
Everything You Expect From A Premium Agent - And More
A Smart, Structured Team Approach
Where solo agents juggle everything themselves, we divide and coordinate the workload for a smooth, efficient sale.
Selling a home involves pricing strategy, listing preparation, marketing, showings, ongoing communication, negotiations, and contract work. Managing every step alone may increase chances of delays, missed details, and slow response times.
What this looks like in real life:
We take a different approach.
Instead of one person stretched across dozens of responsibilities, we split the core tasks of the sales process between us for every home. We operate with structure, clarity, and focus.
Here's what that means for you:
It’s traditional real estate - upgraded with the consistency and support of a well-run team.
Meet The Team
We’re real people who care about doing the job well - no ego, no pressure, and no sales tricks. Just honest guidance, clear communication, and a commitment to putting your best interests first so selling your home feels comfortable from start to finish.
With over 1,000 homes sold between us, we’ve learned that selling feels a lot easier when everything is explained clearly and nothing is rushed. We stay organized, responsive, and focused so you always know what’s happening and why it matters.
David and Derek: Value-First Home Team
With two people working together, you get more support, clearer communication, and a process that feels steady from start to finish. Sharing the workload simply makes everything run more smoothly. And we’re always just a message away.
If you appreciate clarity, integrity, and a down-to-earth approach to selling, you’ll feel at home with us.
Got Questions?
We've Got Answers
Still unsure?
A quick evaluation gives you clarity and confidence.
We'll walk you through today's market in clear, straightforward language, answer your questions, and give you a clear picture of what selling could look like - with no obligation.
Trusted by hundreds of local families, we're here to give you clarity - so you can decide what's right for you.
Book your free evaluation below. It's friendly, helpful, and a great first step if you're exploring a move.
No spam. Ever.
Trusted locally.
Rooted in ethics.
Focused on your goals.
©2025 Value-First Home Team.
All rights reserved.
David Maitre PREC*
Derek Vanderkooy PREC*
One Percent Realty Ltd. 202-505 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2R1
*Not intended to cause or induce breach of an already existing agency relationship. Commissions and service levels in the industry vary, and not all commission structures or service offerings are the same. Savings shown compare our fees to a rate of 7% on the 1st $100,000 of the sale price and 3% on the balance. We charge a total commission of 2% of the sale price, with a $9,950 minimum. $9950 commissions may involve a different split between listing and buying agents. "Over 1000 combined sales" reflects internal accounting of completed listing and selling transactions, before and after forming the team. "25+ years' experience" refers to our combined total years licensed to sell real estate. PREC denotes Personal Real Estate Corporation.
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