Meet the Value-First Home Team

Experience matters. So does who you work with.

We are two experienced REALTORS® with different strengths and a shared approach: give people honest advice, communicate clearly, do the work properly, and put the client's interests ahead of the commission.

1,000+ Homes Sold*

25+ Years Combined Experience*

2% Total Commission*

Pricing, preparation & launch David primarily handles evaluation, pricing strategy, listing preparation, marketing and launch.

REALTOR® · Licensed since 2005

David Maitre PREC*

Pricing · Marketing · Listing Strategy

MLS® Medallion Club 2025 Many MLS® President's Club Placements REBGV Rookie of the Year 2006 Licensed since 2005

David has worked in real estate since 2005 and has spent much of that time helping homeowners throughout Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and the surrounding communities. His approach is analytical, thorough and straightforward.

Before real estate, David studied mechanical engineering at UBC. That analytical background still shapes the way he works today: understand the facts, pay attention to the details, anticipate problems, and give clients clear advice even when the answer is not necessarily the easiest one.

David's main role on the team is the front half of the sale. He works with sellers on evaluation, pricing, preparation, photography, marketing strategy and launch—making sure the property is positioned properly before it hits the market.

Outside real estate, David enjoys camping, fishing, hiking, music and lifelong learning. More than anything, he believes clients should feel informed rather than pressured, and should always understand the reasoning behind the advice they receive.

Offers, negotiation & closing Derek primarily handles buyer communication, offers, negotiation, contracts and the transaction through completion.

REALTOR® · Top 1% recognition

Derek Vanderkooy PREC*

Negotiation · Contracts · Transaction Management

MLS® President's Club 2023 MLS® President's Club 2024 Top 1% Agent Maple Ridge Homeowner

Derek brings a calm, practical style to real estate and is especially strong when the conversation turns to offers, negotiation and the many details that have to be managed once a buyer is interested.

Before becoming a REALTOR®, Derek worked as a professional ski guide. Guiding people through changing conditions taught him something that translates surprisingly well to real estate: stay calm, understand the situation, make sound decisions and keep everyone moving in the right direction.

Derek's primary role begins as the property moves from market exposure into offers and negotiation. He manages buyer-agent communication, offer strategy, contract terms, subjects and transaction details through completion.

Derek is also a Maple Ridge homeowner and understands that selling or buying a home is not simply paperwork. It affects people's finances, plans and families. His style is direct, friendly and low-pressure, with a strong emphasis on communication and keeping clients informed.

Whether you are buying your first home, moving up, or investing, Derek provides thoughtful strategy and genuine care every step of the way. When he is not working, you will find him mountain biking local trails, staying connected to the communities he serves across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.

How we work together

Two experienced agents. Clear responsibilities.

You are not passed from one person to another. Both of us remain part of the team, but each phase of the sale has someone specifically accountable for it.

Phase 1

Preparation through launch

David focuses on value, pricing, property preparation, photography, marketing strategy, listing details and the initial market launch.

Phase 2

Offers through completion

Derek focuses on buyer communication, offer strategy, negotiation, contracts, subjects, timelines and transaction management through closing.

Thinking about selling?

Meet us, ask questions, and see if we're the right fit.

Request a free home evaluation and savings report, or give us a call if you'd simply like to talk through your plans first. No pressure and no obligation.

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