Ben Chimes PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

RE/MAX Crest Realty Westside

At age 15, I started working in the real estate industry for the family business, one of the largest architectural model shops in the world. The opportunity allowed me to work alongside development teams including Trump, Intrawest, NBBJ, Stantec, etc.

Thereafter, I began work for a prominant Vancouver developer, but found myself wanting to build my own business. As such, I co-founded The Real Estate Book. This venture would turn out to be the most difficult job I've done to date, but it furthered my understanding of marketing, the real estate industry, and how to persevere through all.

I sold the profitable magazine after five years, to pursue a career as a Realtor, a decision that I'm always glad I made. I love working with people, and applying my years of experience to help folks buy and sell homes.

I hold a Bachelors degree from UBC in Urban Geography with special focus on Urban Land Economics. I continue to study real estate issues that pique my interest.

Kristi Holzscheiter MARKETING MANAGER

My work includes business administration, marketing strategy and implementation, website management,  and other tasks that will help make your real estate transaction a smooth one. At the University of Waterloo, I earned a Bachelor of Mathematics in Combinatorics and Optimization, focusing on theories regarding optimization and logistics. These theoretical concepts carry great practical application in the real estate world, especially in terms of determining pricing strategies and analyzing market trends. Currently, I am completing my Real Estate Trading Services course at UBC and look forward to furthering my role within the team. My biggest passions are homes and design, so I fully embrace the idea of living well in a comfortable and personal environment to achieve your lifestyle ideals.