Value-First Home Team - David Maitre and Derek Vanderkooy

Sell your home and keep more equity.

Full-service real estate — without high commissions.

Watch our Virtual Listing Presentation to discover how we market, negotiate, and guide homeowners through the selling process — all while charging just 2% total commission.*

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2%Total Commission*
$10k-$20kCommon Savings*
1,000+Homes Sold*
25+Years Experience*
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Estimated savings vs. common commission.* $14,000
Why sellers call us

Premium Service. Fair Commission. Proven Results.

A fair commission shouldn't mean less service. We deliver strong marketing and experienced negotiation while leaving more money in your pocket.*

Full MLS® service: Realtor.ca, major websites, professional photography, virtual tours, floorplans, showings, and strong buyer exposure.
Local pricing strategy: practical guidance for local market conditions.
Skilled negotiation: offer review, contract terms, subject management, closing and possession support.
Proven results: decades of experience and over 1000 transactions closed.*
Widespread buyer-agent cooperation: 98-99% of our sales involve another agent bringing the buyer.*
Everything you need from just listed to just sold. Why pay more?
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Our sellers often save $10K-$20K, and sometimes much more, compared to many other fee models.*

Meet the team

Experienced local agents who put your interests first.

Derek Vanderkooy

Derek Vanderkooy PREC*

REALTOR®

Husband, father, & former ski guide, with a steady, clear-headed approach. Multiple MLS® President's Club placements* (top 1% of industry by sales volume).

David Maitre

David Maitre PREC*

REALTOR®

Licensed since 2005, detail-oriented, thorough, and knowledgeable. Multiple MLS® President's Club placements* (top 1% of industry by sales volume).

If you're considering a move, you don't need to pay high commissions to get comprehensive real estate services, expert guidance, and strong buyer-agent cooperation. We provide honest advice, clear communication, and the experience to help you sell with confidence while keeping more of your equity.

Common questions

Still unsure? Check out these FAQs

Are you "regular" REALTORS®?

Yes, in every sense.

Do you really provide full service at lower commissions?

Absolutely. We provide everything you'd expect from a full-service agent, from your initial home evaluation right through to closing and possession.

Our services include a detailed market evaluation and pricing strategy, professional photography, video tours, 3D virtual tours, drone photography where appropriate, floor plans, a dedicated property webpage, and extensive exposure through MLS®, Realtor.ca, and other major real estate websites.

We also coordinate showings, provide regular updates throughout the listing, review and present offers, negotiate price and contract terms, guide you through subject removal, and coordinate with the other parties involved to work toward a smooth completion and possession.

With us, the difference isn't the level of service. It's what you pay for it. Our business model allows us to provide premium service, experienced guidance, and professional representation at a fair commission.

How do you charge less and still provide full service? What's the catch?

No catch. We provide the same professional marketing, negotiation, and guidance you'd probably expect from most other full-service agents. We simply believe our fees are fair, and that homeowners should be able to keep more of the equity they've worked so hard to build.

Does the 2% include the buyer's agent's commission?

Yes. Out of the 2%, we keep 1%, and the other 1% is offered to the buyer's brokerage. There are no extra fees. Roughly 98-99% of our sales involve another agent bringing their buyer, demonstrating widespread and routine buyer agent cooperation with our listings.*

What areas do you serve?

We work primarily throughout Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, the Tri-Cities, Langley, and Mission. If you're nearby to those areas, we may still be able to help — just reach out and ask.

How do I get started?

Request a free home evaluation from this website. We'll be in touch soon afterward. Never any pressure or obligation. Just a friendly chat, and clear, useful information.

Find out what your home is worth and what you could save.

Request your free home value and savings report, or call or email us directly if you'd prefer.

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