Tim Down
Associate Broker, RE/MAX Commercial
Courtenay, BC V9N 2L4
Specializing in IC&I Sales and Leasing in the Okanagan/BC Interior & Vancouver Island Regions
Phone (250) 864-9140
Specializing in IC&I Sales and Leasing in the Okanagan/BC Interior & Vancouver Island Regions
Specialties
Investment Sales Broker, Landlord Rep, Landlord Rep (Flex), Landlord Rep (Full Service), Landlord Rep (Industrial), Landlord Rep (Land), Landlord Rep (Office), Landlord Rep (Flex), Landlord Rep (Retail), Tenant Rep, Tenant Rep (Flex), Tenant Rep (Full Service), Tenant Rep (Industrial), Tenant Rep (Office), Tenant Rep (Flex), Tenant Rep (Retail)
Property Types
Hospitality, Industrial, Office, Retail, Flex, Specialty, Multifamily
Markets
Vancouver
Languages
English
Bio
With more than 38 years of experience in real estate, valuation, appraisal, property assessment, property taxation, corporate advisory, commercial brokerage, investment analysis, and transaction strategy, Tim brings a deeply informed and disciplined perspective to every client relationship. Tim’s career has included senior roles in real estate brokerage, appraisal, assessment, consulting, and corporate real estate advisory, giving him a rare ability to evaluate property matters from multiple angles. His background includes work with private owners, investors, developers, business operators, institutions, lenders, professional advisors, and families making important real estate decisions throughout Vancouver Island, the Comox Valley, the Okanagan, and across British Columbia. As a real estate professional, Tim is known for calm judgment, careful analysis, strong negotiation skills, and a practical understanding of how value, market conditions, financing, taxation, zoning, income, risk, and timing all intersect. Whether advising on a residential sale, upper-tier home, commercial property, investment asset, development opportunity, business-related real estate, or complex property issue, Tim’s focus is on helping clients make clear, confident, and well-informed decisions. His experience extends across a wide range of property types, including residential homes, waterfront and lifestyle properties, multifamily rental buildings, retail, office, industrial, mixed-use properties, development land, owner-user buildings, special-purpose assets, and income-producing real estate. This broad property knowledge allows Tim to see beyond the surface of a transaction and identify both opportunities and risks that may not be obvious at first glance. Tim also has extensive experience in property assessment reviews and tax appeals, providing clients with additional insight into assessed values, market evidence, property classification, income valuation, and the relationship between assessment, taxation, and market value. This background strengthens his ability to interpret comparable sales, evaluate competing evidence, and advocate effectively on behalf of his clients. Clients value Tim’s straightforward communication style, professional discretion, and commitment to preparation. He believes that successful real estate outcomes are built on accurate information, thoughtful strategy, disciplined negotiation, and trust. His approach is not simply to market or transact property, but to provide experienced guidance before, during, and after the decision-making process. Based in the Comox Valley and serving clients throughout Vancouver Island and British Columbia, Tim combines local market knowledge with province-wide experience. He understands that real estate decisions are often significant financial, personal, and strategic milestones. His role is to bring clarity, confidence, and professionalism to those decisions. Tim’s guiding principle is simple: proactive service, proven results, and professionalism clients can trust.
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