Selling a property in Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Langley, or Mission?

Premium Service. Fair Commissions. Save Thousands

Value-First Home Team provides full-service real estate representation for homeowners across Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Langley, Mission, and surrounding areas. We offer the same professional marketing, negotiation, and guidance you’d expect from a premium agent. Our commission structure is transparent and fair, designed to help you keep more of your equity. If you’re exploring a sale and want clear, straightforward information, a free home evaluation is an easy first step.

Life is Expensive Enough

Selling Your Property Doesn't Have To Be

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.

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:

Premium Service, Fair Commissions

Everything You Expect From A Premium Agent - And More

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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: 

  • Fast responses 
  • Organized communication 
  • Well-executed marketing 
  • Strong, coordinated negotiations 
  • A calmer, more predictable experience overall

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

David & Derek: Value-First Home Team

Got Questions?

We've Got Answers

Still unsure? A quick evaluation gives you clarity and confidence.

Understand Your Selling Options With A Simple Home Evaluation

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.


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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