• I offer passenger pick-up at the ferry terminals and float plane dock, however I find most visitors prefer to have their own vehicle. Limited rentals are available on Salt Spring so most people rent cars at the airport.
• I limit the numbers of buyers I work with to allow fast personal service.
• Access to the ultimate property search engine showing sold, active and new listings.
• I love Salt Spring and talking about it. Three generations of my family are currently living on the island, so I can offer information and opinions from a variety of perspectives. 

Who is Scott Simmons?
For a detailed biography on my life you can go here: to Scott biography .

I am a regular licensed salt spring real estate agent . I'm compensated for my job like any other Realtor by receiving a portion of the commission paid by the seller to the listing REALTOR®.

I'm a member of:

• The Canadian Real Estate Association ( CREA ) and follow their Code of Ethics  and their Standards of Business Practice ,
• The British Columbia Real Estate Association ( BCREA ),
• Victoria Real Estate Board ( VREB ).
• I follow all the rules of British Columbia's Bill 41  Real Estate Services Act . 
• Graduate of the Sauder School of Business - University of British Columbia - Real Estate Trading Services Licensing Course.

What is my job as your Realtor? 
I work for people who want to buy or sell Salt Spring Island real estate.

I will help you in finding Salt Spring Island real estate: 

• The right Salt Spring home for your needs. 
• The Salt Spring Island home that fits your budget.
• The home that provides you with the best value for your money.

Helping you negotiate the right and best price for your new home: 

• No one wants to overpay!  
• I will make sure you don't over pay for your new Salt Spring home.

Helping you negotiate the local bureaucracy and explaining our island system:

• Salt Spring is not a municipality and it is governed by a number of bodies including the Island's Trust , Capital Regional District ( CRD ) and Agriculture Land Commission ( ALC ).

Helping you to determine comparable properties with local knowledge:

• Salt Spring home comparisons are unique and complex. 
• Is the Salt Spring real estate low bank waterfront, high bank, semi, tidal basin, foreshore leases, etc...? 
• The cost comparison method is sometimes more appropriate on Salt Spring homes. Could you buy a comparable lot and build a home on it for a similar price?  
• Local knowledge of construction cost.  

Helping you determine your budget and show you the real cost of living here.

• What is the true cost of retirement in your new Salt Spring Island home?
• Such as the  Property Transfer Tax   .
• The property tax .
• Do you qualify for the Home Owners Grant . this year the threshold was pushed up to $950,000.
• In BC you can Defer your property taxes ( Property Tax Deferment Program ). 
• Does the property fall under the Agricultural & Forestry Assessment .
• Could this Salt Spring Island real estate have a Conservation Covenant on it; (NATEP)   Natural Area Tax Exemption Program. 
• A look at activities that are important to you and look at your Salt Spring Lifestyle!

Why hire me? I am never going to have a conflict of interest by representing the seller. I will be working for you and only you.

As an full time Agent I can show you any real estate on Salt Spring Island. We can compare any similar properties. I will check and make sure the property was not just Re-listed.

I can help you find your Salt Spring Island dream home.

Scott Simmons