Our Company

Osborne Realty opened in Duncan in 1983 with four Realtors. Since that time, the sales force has slowly but steadily grown to its present complement of 15 experienced sales personnel. This tight organization of productive, well trained and experienced REALTORS have made the company a leading force in the Cowichan Valley real estate industry.

We have the latest in technological equipment to provide the most up-to-date service to our clients. Due to our involvement with the real estate board and our commitment to ongoing training, we are at the leading edge of technological changes taking place in the real estate industry.

On a REALTOR to REALTOR basis, we consistently sell more real state than our competition. Our office portrays our professional image; a distinctively remodeled home in the heart of Duncan.

Our Members

Jason FinlaysonTeam Leader Director on the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board

Hello, and thank you for choosing Finlayson and Associates. I’m Jason Finlayson. I’ve been proud to call the Cowichan Valley home for the past 29 years. I’ve been fortunate enough to enjoy a one of kind Vancouver Island lifestyle which includes exploring west coast on my 30’ sailboat Kleewyck, hiking, mountain biking and diving. There aren’t many places that can boast snow skiing and golf all in the same day!

As a Realtor, I have the pleasure of assisting others in making their Vancouver Island lifestyle dream a reality. For the past fifteen years I have been a successful, full-time real estate representative at Osborne Realty and more recently, team leader of Finlayson and Associates. I bring my extensive business and marketing expertise with diplomas in both finance and marketing from Vancouver Island University (formerly Malaspina University-College) as well as successfully completing the Canadian Securities Course in 1996. At Finlayson and Associates we take pride in the ability to utilize the very latest technologies and draw on years of experience to deliver service and results you’ll be happy to recommend to friends and family.

Our Members

John AtkinsonMortgage Advisor

Thanks for allowing me to introduce myself, my name is John Atkinson. I’ve been helping clients attain their real estate financing goals since 2001. I consider myself a true Island boy at heart, graduating from high school in Shawnigan and later obtaining my undergraduate degree from UVIC in both Economics and Psychology.

I’ve always made my home on southern Vancouver Island and currently call Mill Bay home with my wife Lucia and daughter Sofia. I am member of AMP (Accredited Mortgage Professionals) and MBABC (Mortgage Brokers Association of British Columbia) and licensed representative of Osborne Realty. I look forward to providing right the financial tools for your real estate solution.

Our Members

Leanne FinlaysonOffice Administrator

Hello my name is Leanne. I’ve called the Cowichan Valley home for most of my life and is now where I’ve chosen to raise my two children. I’m proud to work for our family business with my father John the owner of Osborne Realty and my brother Jason the team leader of Finlayson and Associates. Finlayson and Associates benefits from my past experience as office administration for the Pacific Group, Pacific Truss, Western Forest Products and constituency assistant in a local MLA office. I look forward to making sure every detail of your buying or selling experience at Finlayson and Associates is looked after in a timely and professional manner.

Our Dedication to Education

In order to offer you the most up to date real estate service possible, Jason regularly attends Professional Development Programs offered through the British Columbia Real Estate Association and the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board.

May 5 2011 Real Estate E&O Insurance Legal Update 2011    

Apr 7 2010 Ethics: Unlocking the REALTOR Code    

Feb 2 2010 Legal Update 2010    

Jun 26 2009 Legal Update-2009    

Oct 29 2008 CPE What Brokerages and REALTORS® Need to Know About Agency    

Jul 10 2008 Contracts: Keep on Top of Changes    

Apr 15 2008 Legal Update-2008    

Mar 16 2007 Legal Update-2007    

Oct 7 2005 Negotiating & Presenting Offers    

Apr 6 2005 New Real Estate Services Act    

Jun 4 2004 Representing Buyers    

Apr 2 2004 Condo 202-Advanced Strata Law    

Feb 13 2004 Condo 101    

Dec 16 2002 Strata Property Law    

Our Marketing Plan

In today’s highly competitive real estate market nothing can be left to chance, especially the sale of what can be your largest asset, your home. Our proven marketing plan, employing time tested techniques and some of the latest marketing technology available, gets rid of the guess work. This comprehensive marketing plan is designed to SELL your home in the least amount of time and for the best dollar value given the current market conditions, and as always, offers YOU the least amount of hassle. Below are just a few of benefits of our marketing plan. The full details of this highly effective plan will revealed at our listing presentation.

·Full colour print advertising.·Multiple web site exposure.·24 Hour Information Service·Digital Information Packages·Finlayson and Associates Youtube Channel ·Finlayson and Associates Facebook Fan Page ·Promotion and co-operation with fellow agents.

Our Philosophy

At Osborne Realty Where You are #1. Our primary concern is NOT maintaining our sales statistics to achieve a competitive “edge” over our competition, but rather giving you, our client the best possible real estate service. Our goal is establishing a long term relationship and to become the source for all your real estate needs. The individual real estate goals of each and every client are taken into consideration when establishing their marketing strategies. We look to provide a level of service and market knowledge that’ll make it easy for you to recommend us to family and friends alike.

Our listing philosophy is one of quality rather than quantity. As your listing representative, we are pleased to offer you a high level of conscientious professional service based on person integrity.

Our Promise to You

Your satisfaction is guaranteed. We are so confident in our level of service and professionalism that if for any reason you are dissatisfied with what we’re doing do or how we’re doing it, you are free to terminate our services no questions asked.