Meet Susan Forrest, Royal LePage Parksville-Qualicum's Top Selling Agent, whose unwavering passion for helping people, affection for Golden Retrievers, and refined taste in fine wines set her apart. Susan's exceptional marketing prowess is a driving force behind her success in the dynamic world of Real Estate. Her commitment to her work is not just a profession but a genuine love.
A pillar in her local community, Susan actively supports charities and events, weaving connections that go beyond the walls of a home. When not leading her team or selling real estate, she finds joy in hosting friends and family, especially those visiting from Europe.
Susan's roots on Vancouver Island trace back to 1975 when her family traded the hustle of Vancouver for the quaint streets of Errington. It was a cultural shift, marked by a General Store and a solitary gas pump. For Susan and her brother, Richard, the radius of exploration extended only as far as their bicycles could take them, with Englishman River Falls becoming a cherished destination in their summer adventures.
A graduate of Parksville's Ballenas Secondary School, Susan pursued Hotel Restaurant Management at Nanaimo's Malaspina University College. Her 22 years in the hospitality industry underscored the significance of exceptional customer service and strong management, pivotal elements that she seamlessly carried into her real estate career.
The transition to real estate was a logical step for Susan, allowing her to leverage her expertise in negotiations and client service. The decision to navigate the intricate process of buying or selling homes in an area she intimately knows and loves was, in her words, "PERFECT!"
In her initial years in Real Estate (2001-2003), Susan achieved President's Gold Status, placing her in the top 10% of sales for Royal LePage Canada. Subsequent years (2004-2009) saw her consistently earn Directors Platinum and Diamond Awards, ranking among the top 5% and 3% in sales, respectively. Since 2010, Susan has proudly held membership in Royal LePage's elite National Chairman's Club, reserved for the top 1% of agents across Canada. Out of over 20,000 Royal LePage Agents nationwide, she has consistently ranked among the top 50 in Canada since 2014. Susan's accolades include BC's A.E. LePage Realtor of the Year Award for 2017 and the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board's "Realtor Care Award" in 2019. Susan and her team have repeatedly secured the #1 position in the Oceanside Real Estate Market on Vancouver Island and in both 2017 and 2023, they achieved the status of #1 Real Estate Team in all of B.C., a tremendous accomplishment!
Susan's guiding principle has always been to build enduring relationships with clients through patience, understanding, and hard work. She wants people to recognize her as honest, dedicated, and trustworthy, with their best interests always at the forefront.