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        <title>Scuba Diving in Nanoose Bay: Every Shore Dive Site on the Peninsula </title>
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Key takeaways




Five shore dive sites sit on the Nanoose peninsula, and all of them are beach entries. None require a boat.


Madrona Point is the best known, with four named walls running from roughly 60 feet to 90 feet.


Giant Pacific octopus and wolf eels hold established dens along the Madrona Point walls.


Visibility is best from late fall through early spring. Water is cold year-round and drysuits are standard.


There are no facilities at any of the sites. The nearest air fills are in Nanaimo and Parksville.






Nanoose Bay has more well-known shore diving than any other stretch of comparable coastline on eastern Vancouver Island. Five sites along the Nanoose peninsula are dived regularly, ranging from sheltered training bays to vertical walls that drop to 90 feet within a short swim of the entry. The best known is Madrona Point, at the end of Madrona Drive, but the peninsula supports a full day of diving without moving more than a few kilometres.


This guide covers each site, what lives there, and when conditions are best. All of it is shore diving. Boat access is available through Schooner Cove and Beachcomber Marina, but none of these sites require it.


Why is Nanoose Bay good for shore diving?


The Nanoose peninsula is rock, not sand. Its shoreline drops away steeply into the Strait of Georgia, which means depth and structure are reachable from the beach rather than needing a boat. That geology is the entire reason the area works. Cold, nutrient-rich water supports dense invertebrate growth on the rock faces, and the same structure gives octopus and wolf eels the crevices they need for dens.


Nanoose Bay is an unincorporated community in Electoral Area E of the Regional District of Nanaimo, roughly 26 kilometres north of Nanaimo and 16 kilometres south of Parksville on Vancouver Island. Most divers come from Nanaimo or Victoria for the day.


What are the dive sites at Madrona Point?


Madrona Point has four named dives. Small Wall, Mid Wall and the Maze all bottom out around 60 feet, placing them within open water limits. Main Wall runs to roughly 90 feet and is generally treated as an advanced dive. The walls start close to shore, which is what makes the site work without a boat.


Giant Pacific octopus and wolf eels are the sightings divers come for, and both hold established dens along the walls. Lingcod and quillback rockfish patrol the structure, and the faces carry boot sponges, plumose anemones, swimming scallops and a wide range of nudibranchs.


Madrona Point sits at the end of a residential road. There is no parking lot, no washrooms and no signage, it is not a Regional District of Nanaimo park. Space at the road end is very limited and the surrounding properties are private homes. The full Madrona Point guide covers the site, its marine life and visitor expectations in detail.


Nanoose Bay dive sites compared







Site

Max depth

Level

Known for






Small Wall, Mid Wall, the Maze (Madrona Point)


~60 ft


Open water


Octopus, wolf eels, nudibranchs




Main Wall (Madrona Point)


~90 ft


Advanced


Deeper wall, boot sponges




Tyee Cove


Shallow


Training


Sheltered, forgiving entry




Cottam Point


Moderate


Intermediate


Sea lions in the colder months




Dolphin Beach


Moderate


Intermediate


Night dives, reef structure






What other dive sites are on the Nanoose peninsula?


Tyee Cove is the peninsula's training site. Sheltered, gently sloping and forgiving, it is where instructors take students and where divers go when the wind makes the exposed sites unworkable. Shallow, with good invertebrate life close in.


Cottam Point is the one divers name when sea lions come up. Steller and California sea lions move through the waters off the Nanoose peninsula in the colder months, and Cottam Point is where encounters are most often reported. Rocky entry, exposed to wind.


Dolphin Beach sits on the north side of the peninsula below the Dolphin Drive neighbourhood, near Fairwinds. A pebble entry leading to rock and reef structure, popular for night dives.


Wall Beach is better known for swimming and paddling than diving, but the shoreline north of it carries structure worth exploring. It is the most family-friendly of the five and the easiest entry on the peninsula.


Is there boat diving in Nanoose Bay?


Yes, though it is not why divers come here. Boat access through Schooner Cove and Beachcomber Marina opens up the Ballenas-Winchelsea Archipelago offshore, including the waters around Gerald Island. For most visiting divers the shore sites are the draw, because they deliver wall diving without the cost and logistics of a charter.


 


When is the best time to dive Nanoose Bay?


Late fall through early spring. Visibility on this coast is governed by plankton, and the summer blooms that make the water productive also make it murky. Once the blooms die back in the colder months, visibility opens up substantially. The trade-off is water temperature, which is cold year-round here, drysuits are standard, not optional, on the Strait of Georgia.


The colder months are also when sea lions are around. For divers weighing summer warmth against winter clarity and wildlife, most regulars on this coast choose winter.


Do you need a drysuit to dive Nanoose Bay?


In practice, yes. The Strait of Georgia stays cold through the year, and the months with the best visibility are the coldest. Wetsuit divers do dive here in high summer, but anyone planning more than one dive in a day, or diving outside July and August, should expect a drysuit and the training that goes with it.


What should divers know before coming to Nanoose Bay?


None of these sites have facilities. No air fills, no washrooms, no rinse tanks, no supervision. The nearest dive shops are in Nanaimo and Parksville, and divers should arrive with tanks filled and a plan in place.


Several sites, Madrona Point in particular, are reached through residential neighbourhoods where parking is genuinely tight. Divers who gear up quietly, keep access clear and take everything out with them are the reason these sites remain welcoming. Entries are rocky and slippery; sturdy boots matter. Check conditions and tides before setting out, and note that the Nanoose peninsula sits near an active naval testing range, so pay attention to any posted marine notices.


What else is there to do in Nanoose Bay?


The same shoreline that makes the diving good makes for exceptional tide pooling at low water, and the peninsula has a dense network of parks and trails, Moorecroft, Beachcomber, Nanoose Hill and the trails around Enos Lake among them. See the guide to Nanoose Bay beaches, parks and trails for the full list, or the Nanoose Bay community guide if you are considering the area as somewhere to live.


Sources: Regional District of Nanaimo parks and trails.



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        <title>Nanoose Bay Beaches, Parks and Trails: A Complete Guide </title>
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Key takeaways




Moorecroft Regional Park is the largest and most-visited: 35 hectares along a kilometre of shoreline.


Nanoose Hill, still widely called the Notch, is the peninsula's signature hike.


Enos Lake is known worldwide in evolutionary biology for a stickleback species pair that collapsed after invasive crayfish arrived.


Three waterfalls run on one creek at Shooting Star. They are seasonal and can dry up by midsummer.


Wall Beach is the best swimming beach. Most other Nanoose Bay shoreline is pebble and rock shelf.






Nanoose Bay has an unusual density of public green space for a community of roughly 6,540 people. Two regional parks, a string of community parks and beach accesses, a federal wildlife area, and several thousand hectares of forested land that will never be developed all sit within a peninsula you can drive across in fifteen minutes.


This guide covers the parks, beaches, trails and waterfalls of Nanoose Bay, British Columbia, where they are, what makes each one worth the trip, and when to go.


What is the best park in Nanoose Bay?


Moorecroft Regional Park. Thirty-five hectares of coastal forest along a kilometre of rocky shoreline on the south side of the Nanoose peninsula, with a trail network, a small central lake, and Douglas fir, arbutus and Garry oak throughout. Bald eagles are a near-reliable sighting. It is the most-visited park in Nanoose Bay and the one to choose with limited time.


Beachcomber Regional Park is the other Regional District of Nanaimo regional park on the peninsula, sitting at the tip beside Beachcomber Marina. Smaller, but the coastal bluff and rock shelf give long views across the Strait of Georgia toward the Ballenas-Winchelsea Archipelago.


Nanoose Bay parks compared







Park

Size / type

Best for

Access






Moorecroft Regional Park


35 ha regional park


Shoreline walking, eagles


[VERIFY ROAD]




Beachcomber Regional Park


Regional park, peninsula tip


Views, rock shelf


[VERIFY ROAD]




Nanoose Hill (the Notch)


~43 ha zoned parkland


Hiking, Garry oak bluffs


Powder Point Road




Enos Lake


Forested watershed


Trail loops, quiet forest


Fairwinds trail network




Qualicum National Wildlife Area, Nanoose Bay unit


Federal protected area


Birding, Brant geese


Head of Nanoose Harbour




Brickyard Community Park


RDN community park


Sheltered shoreline access


Off Fairwinds Drive






Why is Enos Lake significant?


Because of what happened to its fish. Enos Lake held a pair of threespine stickleback species found nowhere else, one adapted to open water, one to the lake bottom, that had diverged into genuinely separate species. It became one of the most-studied examples of speciation in the world.


Then invasive signal crayfish arrived. The crayfish disrupted the vegetation and spawning conditions that kept the two forms apart, the species began interbreeding, and within a few generations the pair had collapsed into a single hybrid population. The distinct limnetic and benthic species are no longer discernible. Enos Lake is now cited in evolutionary biology as one of the clearest documented cases of speciation running in reverse.


The lake sits within a forested watershed on Fairwinds land, with several kilometres of trail around and near it, connecting into the wider trail network. Quiet, unremarkable-looking, and globally significant.


What is the best hike in Nanoose Bay?


Nanoose Hill, still widely called the Notch, is the peninsula's signature climb. The route rises through Garry oak meadow and arbutus to open rock bluffs with views over Nanoose Harbour, out to the Strait of Georgia, and west to Mount Arrowsmith. Roughly 43 hectares were zoned as parkland in 2014 at the request of the Snaw-naw-as First Nation, who identified the land as culturally significant. Access is commonly taken from Powder Point Road.


The Garry oak bluffs are a rare and fragile ecosystem, the moss and wildflower communities on those rock outcrops damage easily. Stay on established paths.


Are there waterfalls in Nanoose Bay?


Yes, three of them, on one creek. Lower Shooting Star Falls, Shooting Star Falls and Upper Shooting Star Falls run down the same watercourse and can be visited on the same outing.


The lower falls are the easiest, a short walk from the Nanoose Rest Area on Highway 19. The rest area can only be entered when driving south, which catches out a lot of first-time visitors. The upper falls are reached separately from the Sea Blush Drive area.


Timing matters more here than at any other site in this guide. These are rain-fed falls that can slow to a trickle or dry up entirely by midsummer. Late fall through early spring is when they run. The trails are informal, unmarked and slippery when wet.


Where are the best beaches in Nanoose Bay?


Wall Beach is the one to pick for swimming and paddling. Shallow water warms over the flats on an incoming summer tide, which on this coast is the difference between swimming and enduring. It faces north toward the Ballenas Islands.


Brickyard Community Park, a small Regional District of Nanaimo community park off Fairwinds Drive, gives sheltered shoreline access and is named for the brickworks that once operated nearby. Dolphin Beach, Tyee Cove and Cottam Point are pebble and rock entries used mostly by divers and kayakers.


Most Nanoose Bay shoreline is gravel, pebble and rock shelf rather than sand. Water shoes are worth packing. Low tide across these rock shelves also produces excellent tide pooling, ochre sea stars, green anemones and hermit crabs are common. The shoreline at Madrona Point is among the best for it.


Where can you launch a kayak in Nanoose Bay?


Wall Beach and Brickyard Community Park are the usual choices, both offering sheltered water and roadside parking nearby. Tyee Cove works as well and tends to be quieter. For anything larger, boat launch facilities are at Schooner Cove and Beachcomber Marina.


What is the Qualicum National Wildlife Area?


A federally protected area with three separate units along this coast, Rosewall Creek, Marshall-Stevenson and Nanoose Bay, protecting 82 hectares of coastal Douglas-fir forest, upland meadow and intertidal marsh between them.


The Nanoose Bay unit sits at the head of Nanoose Harbour and protects staging habitat for Brant geese, which pass through in spring in large numbers, along with wintering habitat for Trumpeter Swans and shorebirds. It forms part of the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Reserve and of the Little Qualicum Estuary to Nanoose Bay Important Bird Area. Access is permitted, and no hunting is allowed in this unit. It is a birding site rather than a hiking one.


What can you do on the water in Nanoose Bay?


Shore diving, more than anything else. The Nanoose peninsula has five well-known dive sites, and Madrona Point is among the best-known on Vancouver Island, see the full guide to shore diving in Nanoose Bay. Kayaking and paddleboarding work well off Wall Beach and Brickyard, and clam and oyster harvesting is popular along the foreshore for anyone holding a tidal waters licence and checking Fisheries and Oceans Canada closures first. Boat access is through Schooner Cove and Beachcomber Marina.


What parks are just outside Nanoose Bay?


Englishman River Regional Park is a short drive toward Parksville, and the Copley Ridge trail network sits south toward Lantzville. Arbutus Grove and Gerald Island are small provincial parks in the area, Gerald Island being one of the Ballenas-Winchelsea islands and boat-access only.


If you are looking at Nanoose Bay as somewhere to live rather than visit, the Nanoose Bay community guide covers the market and the neighbourhoods, and the guide for buyers covers what to check before committing.


Sources: Regional District of Nanaimo parks and trails; Environment and Climate Change Canada, Qualicum National Wildlife Area.



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        <title>Moving to Nanoose Bay: What Buyers Should Know Before They Commit</title>
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Key takeaways




Nanoose Bay is unincorporated. There is no municipal government, it is administered as Electoral Area E of the Regional District of Nanaimo.


Servicing is not uniform. Fairwinds has community water and sewer; much of the peninsula runs on private wells and septic.


The benchmark price was $929,500 in June 2026, roughly $113,000 above Nanaimo.


The nearest hospital is Nanaimo Regional General, about 30 minutes south.


A naval testing range has operated in Nanoose Harbour since the 1960s.






Nanoose Bay is one of the more desirable places to buy on eastern Vancouver Island, and it is also one of the more misunderstood. Buyers arriving from a city routinely underestimate what unincorporated living involves, and buyers arriving from elsewhere on the Island are sometimes surprised by the price premium.


This guide covers what to check before committing, servicing, governance, costs, and a few things about the area that rarely make it into listing descriptions.


What does it mean that Nanoose Bay is unincorporated?


It means there is no town, no mayor and no municipal hall. Nanoose Bay is administered as Electoral Area E of the Regional District of Nanaimo, represented by a single elected director rather than a council. There is no downtown core; day-to-day services cluster at the Red Gap hub on Northwest Bay Road.


Practically, this affects three things buyers care about. Servicing is not uniform across the peninsula. Land use is governed by RDN bylaws rather than a municipal zoning code, which changes how you research what can be built. And there is no municipal police force or municipal public works, policing is RCMP, and roads outside subdivisions are provincial.


How do property taxes work in an unincorporated area?


Rural property owners pay provincial rural property tax rather than a municipal tax rate, along with levies for the regional district services that apply to their area, parks, fire protection, water and sewer where those exist. Because service areas vary across the peninsula, two properties a few kilometres apart can carry different levies. Confirm the actual assessment and levies on the specific parcel rather than assuming a rate.


Do homes in Nanoose Bay have municipal water and sewer?


Some do. Many do not, and this is the single most important thing to establish about any specific property.


Community water and sewer serve the Fairwinds area. Much of the rest of the peninsula relies on private wells and septic systems. For buyers coming from a city this is often the biggest practical adjustment, and it should shape the conditions on your offer: a well flow test, water quality testing, and a septic inspection with the maintenance records. A septic system nearing end of life is a five-figure replacement, and well yield varies substantially across the peninsula.


Confirm the servicing on the specific parcel rather than assuming it matches the neighbours. It is not always consistent street to street.


Fairwinds compared to the rest of the peninsula






 

Fairwinds area

Rest of the peninsula






Water


Community system


Private well




Sewer


Community system


Septic




Governance


RDN Electoral Area E


RDN Electoral Area E




Typical lot


Subdivision


Acreage




Amenities on site


Golf, marina, wellness centre


None. Drive to Red Gap




Due diligence


Standard inspection


Well flow test, water quality, septic inspection






How much does it cost to buy in Nanoose Bay?



Nanoose Bay falls within the Parksville–Qualicum area of the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board. As of June 2026, the benchmark price for a single-family home in that area was $929,500, up three per cent year over year, and roughly $113,000 above the benchmark in Nanaimo.


That premium is not about the housing being newer or larger. It is about land. Buyers here are paying for lot size, shoreline and outlook rather than proximity to services, and waterfront runs well above the benchmark. Vacant land and building lots remain a meaningful share of what trades, which is unusual this close to a city of Nanaimo's size. The Nanoose Bay community guide covers the market and neighbourhoods in more detail.


What is the naval testing range in Nanoose Harbour?


Nanoose Harbour is home to a Canadian Forces facility used under a long-standing Canada–United States agreement for testing torpedoes and other naval systems in the adjacent waters. It has been in operation since the 1960s. In 1999 the federal government expropriated a large area of ocean floor, roughly 217 square kilometres, for the range, over provincial objection.


The associated Department of National Defence lands cover much of the southern half of the peninsula and are forested and undeveloped, which is part of why Nanoose Bay holds more green space than its population would suggest. Buyers who want to understand what day-to-day proximity to the range is actually like should ask residents in the specific neighbourhood they are considering.


Where do Nanoose Bay residents go for schools, medical care and shopping?



Nanoose Bay Elementary School serves the community. Secondary students travel to Parksville or Nanaimo. Confirm current catchment boundaries directly with the school district, as these are reviewed periodically.


There is no hospital in Nanoose Bay. Nanaimo Regional General Hospital is the closest full-service hospital, roughly 26 kilometres and about 30 minutes south. Groceries, fuel and a pharmacy are available at Red Gap; anything beyond that means a drive to Parksville, 16 kilometres north, or Nanaimo. For buyers planning to age in place, the drive to medical care is worth thinking through honestly at the outset rather than at seventy-five.


How is the commute from Nanoose Bay?


Highway 19 runs the length of the corridor and the drive to Nanaimo is around 30 minutes in normal conditions, 15 to Parksville. The Departure Bay ferry terminal in Nanaimo is the closest sailing to Metro Vancouver, and Nanaimo Airport sits south of the city.


Buyers who plan to commute daily to Nanaimo should drive the route at the hour they would actually be driving it, in winter, before deciding. It is a straightforward drive, but it is a drive, every day, in both directions.


What is Nanoose Bay actually like to live in?


Quiet, green, spread out and oriented toward the water. The peninsula has two regional parks, a federal wildlife area, a network of community parks and beach accesses, and one of the best-known shore dive sites on Vancouver Island at Madrona Point. Golf and a marina sit at Fairwinds on the north side. The parks and trails guide covers what is within reach.


Nanoose Bay is not walkable. There is no main street to stroll, no café district, and limited transit. Neighbours are further apart than in a subdivision, which suits people who want that and does not suit people who assumed a village. Buyers who are happiest here tend to be the ones who visited more than once, in more than one season, before writing an offer.


What should you check before making an offer in Nanoose Bay?


Water source and yield. Septic condition and service records. Whether the property is in the Fairwinds servicing area. Wildfire interface exposure and what your insurer says about it. Access, whether the road is publicly maintained or a shared private driveway. Covenants and RDN zoning on the parcel. And, for anything near the shoreline, what the setback and development permit requirements are.


None of these are reasons not to buy in Nanoose Bay. They are the questions that separate buyers who are happy three years in from buyers who are not. Get in touch if you want to talk any of them through for a specific property.


Sources: Vancouver Island Real Estate Board statistics; Regional District of Nanaimo.



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Carly’s House — A Story of Purpose, Love, and Community


On January 1st, 2025—her birthday—my wife Carly became very sick, very fast while we were in Japan. Within a single day she was rushed to a hospital in Kyoto, where she required emergency surgery. Doctors removed a mass of tumors from her abdomen, and several suspicious lymph nodes. They were almost certain she had cancer.


She spent the next 14 days in that Kyoto hospital, drifting in and out of consciousness, often forgetting what she had been told. I never left her side. I stayed every possible minute of visiting hours, and I even snuck in when I wasn’t supposed to be there.


When she was clear-headed enough, I brought our 17-year-old daughter and her friend to see her. Carly had been thinking. With tears in her eyes, she shared two things she wanted:




She wanted our family to have dinner together every Sunday.


She wanted to give back more to the community.




Her real estate business had always been rooted in giving back, but this moment gave that promise a deeper meaning.


Less than a month later, the worst news imaginable was confirmed: Stage 4 Mantle Cell Lymphoma, a rare and aggressive cancer that is always fatal. We were devastated.


We continued searching for hope and she was eventually accepted into a promising clinical trial—until tragedy struck again. During a routine bone marrow biopsy before the trial, doctors discovered a second cancer: CLL. That disqualified her, and once again our world collapsed.





(Photo from the day we were disqualified from clinical trials)


Donate now


We are now parntered with the Nanaimo Hospital Foundation and you can donate at this link to help support this amazing project. 


Homes For Life — Carly’s Promise in Action


Carly needed purpose. She remembered her promise to give back, and asked me to help her do something meaningful. At the same time, the Nanaimo Hospital Foundation urgently needed to raise $2.9 million for a SPEC/CT machine—critical for early cancer detection.


A cruel coincidence: a machine like that might have helped save her.


So I created the Homes For Life initiative—aligning Carly’s real estate business and my real estate marketing company with a mission to support the hospital. Through social campaigns, in-person events, and community outreach, Homes For Life became one of the foundation’s most successful visibility and fundraising efforts.


More than 1,000 donations came in. Combined with the efforts of many other volunteers and fundraisers outside of our initiative, the full $2.9 million was raised. We did it 


Chemo, Survival, and a New Mission


While this was happening, Carly began heavy chemotherapy—two brutal protocols, DHAP and CHOP-R, alternating every three weeks. It destroyed her immune system. She lost her hair. She suffered temporary vision and hearing impairment. She endured migraines so severe she spent 12 hours in the ER at a time. And she faced countless other symptoms we won’t describe here out of dignity.


Through all of it, she stayed as positive as anyone possibly could.





(Our daughter Ariyah, made these. Carly would not start chemo without them)


Even though visitors aren’t allowed to stay during chemo treatments, the nurses took one look at us the moment we walked in and knew I wasn’t going anywhere. I stayed by her side through every round — every needle, every crash, every tiny victory — right up until she finished the heavy chemo in September 2025. And now, after everything she’s fought through, we’re finally at a place where she only needs treatment every three months instead of every three weeks. It’s not the end of the journey, but it’s a blessing we don’t take for granted.


Donate now


We are now parntered with the Nanaimo Hospital Foundation and you can donate at this link to help support this amazing project. 


A Home With a Purpose


During this time, I often walked with my close friend of nearly 30 years, Jeff Pady. His family was preparing to sell their home. When I saw it—wheelchair accessible, practical, and already configured for someone in care—an idea formed.


I bought the home privately for exactly what a local Realtor had suggested. But the real purpose was much bigger than the purchase.


As we drove to chemo, Carly and I often talked about how lucky we were to live just 15 minutes from the hospital. We could go home after treatment. Rest in our own bed. Be with our family.


Not everyone had that.


We met patients who drove hours each way for treatment. Patients staying in hotel rooms alone, walking through lobbies while violently sick. Patients separated from loved ones. People suffering without privacy, comfort, or dignity.


So the idea became clear:


What if we donated this home as a safe, private, dignified place for out-of-town cancer patients to stay during treatment?


We decided to call it Carly’s House.


The Hospital Foundation and the City


My first call was to Barney, the CEO of the Nanaimo Hospital Foundation, who had become a friend during the SPEC/CT campaign. He loved the idea and even suggested expanding it to expectant mothers facing similar out-of-town challenges.


Next, I met with the City of Nanaimo. Fortunately, the home has the correct zoning and no licensing red flags. Carly’s House can move forward.


What Carly’s House Needs


We’ve invested over $500,000 of our own money into purchasing and preparing the home. It’s freshly painted and has a newer heat pump, but it’s an older home and needs help:




New windows (current ones are old single-pane, causing condensation and drafts)


Bathroom renovation (accessible but outdated)


Updated flooring (ideally waterproof laminate for easy cleaning)


New appliances (the existing ones are very old)




Dream upgrades that would transform the home—if we can find community support—include:




Full exterior renovation


Modern siding and a new building envelope


A welcoming front porch seating area


A bathroom added to each upstairs bedroom (hugely beneficial for chemo patients)







(Carly excited for this newly painted kitchen. Imagine family breakfast before treatment here.)


How the Community Can Help


We are reaching out to contractors, tradespeople, window companies, plumbers, appliance retailers, furniture companies, and community members who want to support something meaningful. Donations of materials, labour, discounted services, or furnishings would make a tremendous impact.


Every bit helps.


We are committed—financially, emotionally, and personally. I will honour my wife while she is alive and help her fulfill the purpose she knows she was put on this earth for.


Carly’s House is going to happen. And with the support of the community, it can become everything it deserves to be.


This is the beginning of something meaningful. This is our ask for help. This is Carly’s House.


Donate now


We are now parntered with the Nanaimo Hospital Foundation and you can donate at this link to help support this amazing project. 




How You Can Reach Out


If any part of our story has resonated with you and you’d like to connect, support, or even just send a few kind words, we’d be truly grateful.


You can find me here:




Facebook:  facebook.com/morgandavidcarey 


Instagram:  @morgancarey 


Contact form on our real estate site:  carlycarey.com/contact 




If you prefer email, you can reach me at morgan @ rew.com (just remove the spaces when you use it). And you can text me at 250-668-7364 


Whether you want to share your own story, ask a question, get involved, or simply let us know you’re thinking of Carly, it all matters more than you know. ❤️
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    <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:44:00 -0800</pubDate>
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        <author>morgan@careyrealestategroup.com (Morgan Carey)</author>
        <title>Joining a team vs going solo - Realtor Math (a must read for agents) </title>
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By Morgan Carey, COO – Carey Real Estate Group


The Myth of “Keeping More”


Vancouver Island Realtors®... Be honest... If you could already be making $100k, 200k or even 300k with the amount of time, expertise, money, and skill you have, you’d already be doing it. 


The solo model looks attractive because of the splits —example 75/25 until you cap at $20k, then just a few hundred dollars per deal for transaction fees + plus a monthly brokerage fee. But those numbers only tell half the story. They don’t show the hours lost juggling marketing, admin, compliance, content creation, and coordination — all the work that doesn’t directly generate revenue but absolutely eats your time.


When you join a team, you remove most of those distractions and focus on what matters most: prospecting, client relationships, and negotiation. The team covers the rest — listings support, marketing, transaction coordination, and brand visibility. The result is higher net income and faster growth, even with team splits.


Team Support = Predictability


Solo agents often live deal to deal. There’s little leverage and burnout happens fast.


On a team, systems, accountability, and shared resources create predictable performance:




Consistent lead flow


Automated, professional marketing


Transaction support and QA


Proven processes you can plug into




That consistency lets you plan, forecast, and build a sustainable business — not just react to the next crisis.


Shared Risk and Marketing Investment


On the listing side, the team takes the financial risk. Professional photos, video, floor plans, signage, digital ads, open house marketing — all paid upfront by the team.




If the listing doesn’t sell, you don’t lose a dollar.


If it does sell, you share in the reward.




That’s why the listing split favor the team — the team carries the risk, expense, and workload. You focus on servicing your client.


Skill Acceleration Through Collaboration


Top producers don’t grow in isolation. They grow through collaboration — learning from people who are already doing more deals, faster, and with higher margins.




Proven systems, scripts, and strategies


Shadow opportunities and real-time feedback


Accountability frameworks that raise your game




You learn faster, perform better, and reach mastery sooner.


Freedom Through Focus


Joining a team doesn’t mean giving up independence — it means gaining freedom.




Freedom from marketing headaches


Freedom from admin bottlenecks


Freedom from income rollercoasters




By narrowing your focus to building relationships and closing deals, you create more income in less time — supported by a structure built for growth.


The Net Reality


The only number that truly matters at year end is net income in your bank account — not the theoretical gross commission on your split sheet.


Many solo agents struggle to cross six figures because they spend their time managing the business instead of growing it. Team agents often double or triple their net because they’re laser-focused on high-value activities and backed by a team that multiplies their efforts.


Let’s Talk Real Numbers


On our team, the average agent earns about $6,000 per deal after splits (factoring both listings and buyer sides).






Deals Closed

Approx. Annual Income (After Splits)






1 deal/month (12 deals)


$72,000+




2 deals/month (24 deals)


$144,000+




3 deals/month (36 deals)


$216,000+




4 deals/month (48 deals)


$288,000+




5 deals/month (60 deals)


$360,000+




6 deals/month (72 deals)


$400,000+






Most new team agents earn around $72,000 in their first year (but we can help you earn more), while experienced, high performers can exceed $400,000 — without spending a dollar on marketing, photography, videography, signage, or admin. That’s leverage.


The Balance Point


Quality of life matters.




~1 deal/month: You’re likely not putting in enough focused effort to make real estate a full-time profession. Work ethic and lead gen habits need to level up.


2–4 deals/month: The sweet spot for most full-time agents — healthy income, strong momentum, and time for family, health, and personal life.


5–6 deals/month: Elite output. You’re in rare company with an uncommon drive. Expect to work more than most would want — and be rewarded accordingly.




A team environment lets you choose your balance — without sacrificing systems, marketing, or growth.


What Life on the Team Really Looks Like


Years 1–2: The Growth Stage


When you first join, your focus is growth. Most of your business comes from our team database, inbound leads, and active prospecting — networking events, open houses, community outreach, door-knocking, and calling through our warm database. You’ll learn to communicate effectively, build relationships, and convert opportunities.


Years 3–5: The Relationship Stage


As experience builds and you’re closing three to four deals per month, your business shifts. You start seeing repeat clients and referrals. People already know, like, and trust you. You rely less on cold prospecting and more on reputation, service, and relationships — this is where balance begins.


5+ Years: The Mastery Stage


For the truly seasoned agents, prospecting becomes the smallest part of your day. Most of your business comes from your sphere, referrals, and repeat clients, so you spend time doing what you love: helping great people buy and sell homes — not chasing the next lead.


Important: If you don’t treat real estate like a full-time career — if you’re inconsistent or lack the work ethic to follow through — you won’t progress to the next tier. Each stage builds on the last.


Join a Team That Amplifies You


The best agents aren’t looking for a handout — they’re looking for an edge. Success isn’t about working harder; it’s about working smarter within a structure that multiplies your impact.


At Carey Real Estate Group, we’ve invested in world-class marketing, lead generation, admin systems, and brand positioning so our agents can focus 100 on performance. You bring ambition, professionalism, and a willingness to grow — we provide the platform, mentorship, and momentum.


Our goal is simple: help talented agents become unstoppable. Surrounded by excellence, accountability, and a shared vision, you don’t just close more deals — you level up as a professional and as a person.


Ready to stop doing it all alone and start building something bigger?


Join Carey Real Estate Group — where top performers come to get better.
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        <author>morgan@careyrealestategroup.com (Morgan Carey)</author>
        <title>$2.1 In Wealth - One Nanaimo 4 Plex (Real Estate Investing Matters)</title>
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If you're thinking of investing in Nanaimo Real Estate, who you choose as your Realtor® matters. Having an experienced real estate team that has &quot;done it&quot; and developed proven methods for investing (and re-investing) in real estate over time is critical to long term success and wealth creation. Our family investing arm is called Carey Real Estate Holdings, and it is a separate business to our real estate sales business. It is where we invest the profits from our main businesses and re-invest the profits from our real estate portfolio. To date we have created a residential and commercial real estate portfolio with an estimated value over $20,000,000 (yes 20+ million dollars). And we've learned a thing or two along the way. For our potential investor clients, we'd like to share this case study with you, using real numbers and a real property, so you can understand the value a smart investor (like yourself) can achieve with the right &quot;experienced&quot; guidance. 


How Our 4-Plex Created Over $1.1 Million in Wealth (So far)


One of the best ways to inspire confidence in real estate investing is to show real numbers. Today, I want to share the actual performance of one of our investment properties: 584 Bradley Street, a fourplex we purchased in December 2011.


This is not theory. These are real stats, audited by time, and they tell the story of how powerful buy-and-hold real estate can be.





The Numbers: 13.7 Years in Review




Purchase Price (with improvements): $486,054


Purchase Date: December 2011 (164 months ago)


June 2025 YE Revenue: $69,787


June 2025 YE Net (after expenses, before taxes): $51,111


Lifetime Revenue: $695,210


Estimated Lifetime Net: $525,407




Current Value


Using today’s conservative cap rates of 4–5, the current value sits between $1,022,220 – $1,277,775, averaging about $1,150,000.


That means we’ve realized a net value gain of $663,946, or about $48,463 per year in appreciation.


The Real Return


When we combine the property’s average annual net income ($51,111) with its average annual value gain ($48,463), this one fourplex has been generating the equivalent of $99,574 per year.


That’s effectively a 20 annual return on the original investment—without even factoring in compounding or tax benefits.


The Big Picture




Lifetime net income: $525,407


Net value gain: $663,946


Total net wealth created: $1,189,353




And that’s after paying back the original purchase price.


Looking Ahead: The Next 10 Years


If performance continues at the same pace, here’s what another decade could look like:




Additional net income: $511,110


Additional value gain: $484,630


Total additional wealth: $995,740




That would bring the property’s total lifetime wealth creation to over $2.1 million by 2035—from a single fourplex.


Why This Matters for You


This case study proves that real estate, when purchased intelligently and held with discipline, can quietly and consistently build wealth.


Imagine if you had purchased not just one, but two, three, or four properties back in 2011. The numbers compound, and so does the wealth.


The takeaway is simple:




Real estate works.


Time in the market matters.


Even “just one” property can change your financial future.




So if you already own investment real estate, consider expanding. The best time to buy was yesterday—the second-best time is today.
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        <author>morgan@careyrealestategroup.com (Morgan Carey)</author>
        <title>Beautiful UVIC Condo for female student </title>
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Looking for a Kind, Quiet Female UVic Student to Share a Beautiful 2-Bedroom Condo


Location: Tuscany Village – 1642 McKenzie AvenueBedrooms: 2 |  Bathrooms: 2 |  Size: 900 Sq FtRent: $1,400 Includes Utilities 




If you're a kind, respectful, and easygoing female UVic student looking for the perfect mix of comfort, convenience, and community — this may be the ideal home for you




About the Condo




Immaculate top-floor, corner unit with mountain views and large skylights


2 large bedrooms on opposite sides of the suite for maximum privacy


Your bedroom has brand-new flooring and your own full bathroom


Spacious kitchen with raised bar, dishwasher, garburator, fridge, stove, and ample storage


Fireplace and built-in wall safe


In-suite laundry – no shared machines or extra cost


Secure underground parking and 24-hour building surveillance


Bike storage and easy access to UVic (3 min drive / 6 min bike / 16 min walk)







Prime Location &amp; Amenities


This condo is located in Tuscany Village, one of the most student-friendly communities in Victoria. You'll have:




Direct underground access to Thrifty Foods (no need to go outside)


Nearby restaurants, nail spa, tutoring center, and banking services


Across the street from Starbucks, Fairway Market, Home Depot &amp; more


Safe, quiet side of the building – great for studying and relaxing







Student Housing Requirements




You must be a female UVic student


No smoking, vaping, or drug use (low/no alcohol preferred)


No pets


One person per room (no couples or shared rooms)


No guests after 11 PM, Sunday through Thursday







Meet Your Roommate


You’ll be living with an 18-year-old first-year BA Psychology student at UVic. She’s:




A quiet, artistic “old soul” who loves crocheting, gem painting, and creative projects


Into reading (books, webtoons), Dungeons &amp; Dragons, and bookstore browsing


Friendly, humble, and values a calm, respectful home environment







Interested?


If this sounds like a great fit for you, please send us a message introducing yourself and telling us why you'd make a great roommate. Viewings available by appointment.
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        <title>The Culinary Delights of Small-Town Cedar</title>
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The village of Cedar is a small community south of Nanaimo, known for its natural beauty and semi-rural designation. Despite its size, this area has a lot to offer, from outdoor recreation to restaurants and entertainment—and so much more.


New listing alert Check out this luxury Cedar home Before you keep reading, you NEED to see this new listing on Kurtis Cres





Cedar offers a selection of excellent dining options for a casual excursion or a more upscale experience. All of the following are located in and around the center of Cedar, and each offer something a little bit different


 





Mahle House


2104 Hemer Road, Nanaimo


Mahle House is a fine dining restaurant in Cedar’s downtown area established in 1983. Set within a refurbished historic house, this restaurant is considered a longstanding gem of the area with its charming, fairy-tale-like atmosphere—including wood tables, a beautiful garden, and an outdoor patio area.


Proudly family-owned and operated, Mahle House sources ingredients from local vendors. They also offer “Adventurous Wednesdays” which features a surprise, chef-curated, five-course menu. If mentioned in advance, dietary restrictions can be accommodated.


Mahle House recommends that interested diners make a reservation.


Website: mahlehouse.ca


Phone number: (250) 722-3621


Directions (from Cedar, the intersection of Holden Corso Road and McMillan Road): Continue south down McMillan Road, and then turn left onto Cedar Road. Drive south for 1 kilometre until reaching Hemer Road. Mahle House is right on the corner, on the left-hand side.


 





 


Crow &amp; Gate Pub


2313 Yellow Point Road, Nanaimo


About 8 minutes south of the center of Cedar, off of Yellow Point Road, is a cozy pub in a Tudor-style building. Crow &amp; Gate Pub first opened its doors in 1972 and has been proudly serving the community since. On the inside, the pub serves delicious comfort food, with a particular focus on traditional English cuisine. And, of course, they have a selection of cold beers on tap—plus wines, coffees, and tea.


Crow &amp; Gate is popular for its ambiance: its brick and wood finishes and its roaring fireplace, all set in what guests have come to know as a welcoming countryside tavern atmosphere. On the outside is a lush garden with outdoor seating, for those warmer nights and get-togethers with friends.


Crow &amp; Gate Pub does not take reservations, nor do they host special events.


Website: crowandgate.ca


Phone number: (250) 722-3731


Directions (from Cedar, the intersection of Holden Corso Road and McMillan Road): Continue south down McMillan Road, and then turn left onto Cedar Road. Drive south for about 2 kilometres, then make the sharp left onto Yellow Point Road, just after Woobank Road. Continue south for another 1.5 kilometres. The Crow &amp; Gate Pub is on the right.


 





 


Wheatsheaf Pub


1866 Cedar Road, Nanaimo


Wheatsheaf Pub is located in the center of Cedar, and is connected to the Wheatsheaf Liquor Store. Known colloquially as “The Wheaty”, this pub is also a historic landmark in the community, and features a classic pub interior, including half booth seating, and a wood stove.


When it comes to food, the Wheatsheaf Pub offers pub staples, including burgers, wings, pizza, and their famed pierogies. Patrons are also invited to enjoy the patio, which is heated and dog-friendly, as well as the pool table, which is a central feature of the establishment.


The Wheatsheaf Pub hosts a wide variety of events, such as karaoke nights.


Website: wheatsheafpub.ca


Phone number: (250) 722-3141


Directions (from Cedar, the intersection of Holden Corso Road and McMillan Road): Continue south down McMillan Road, and then turn left onto Cedar Road. Drive south for about 1 kilometre. The Wheaty will be on the left, right after Village Drive.


 


Cedar Farmers’ Market


1984 Woobank Road, Nanaimo


As an alternative to dining out, Cedar has a much-beloved Farmers’ Market, which operates every Sunday, from 10am to 2pm, between the months of May and October. Here, residents and visitors alike can browse the vast selection of handmade goods from local artisans, artworks, fresh produce, and delicious food.


The Cedar Farmers’ Market has been part of the community since 1996, and is focused on fostering a great community, supporting new and small businesses, and giving back. The market also offers early access for seniors and those with accessibility and/or mobility challenges.


Website: cedarfarmersmarket.org


Phone number: (250) 618-3565


Directions (from Cedar, the intersection of Holden Corso Road and McMillan Road): Continue east down Holden Corso Road, then turn right onto Woobank Road. Continue south for about 1.5 kilometres, and then turn left onto Morland Road. The Cedar Farmers' Market has its temporary location in the field, just behind Woodbank Primary School.


Discover even more Cedar highlights by getting in touch with the Carly Carey Real Estate Team.


 

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        <title>Outdoor Activities in Cedar, BC Parks</title>
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Cedar is a beautiful, scenic community located less than 20 minutes south of the city of Nanaimo. Known as a tranquil area, residents of Cedar enjoy its more relaxed and easygoing nature, as this part of Central Vancouver Island is also recognized for its many parks and green spaces.


Whether you're interested in taking a spontaneous trip to see the water or planning a longer hike with the family, Cedar offers a variety of outdoor activities for those of all ages. Here are some of our favourites here at the Carly Carey Real Estate Team. 


New listing alert Check out this luxury Cedar home Before you keep reading, you NEED to see this new listing on Kurtis Cres





The Cable Bay Trail


A favourite of area residents, the Cable Bay Trailhead is found about seven minutes from the center of Cedar, in the northern end of the community. It is accessed via Nicola Road, which has a small, gravel area for visitor parking. 


This trail is among the top forested trails in this part of the island—and for good reason At about two kilometres in length (but nearing five round-trip), this trail winds through the lush forest, leading upwards to the coast. It offers views of the harbour and nearby islands—famed Gabriola Island in particular—as well as a scenic point overlooking Dodds Narrows through Joan Point Park. 


The Cable Bay Trail is so highly-rated because of its opportunities to see wildlife, which includes sea lions, owls, and even whales—if you’re there at the right time and you’re very patient


Trail difficulty: Easy to Moderate (some uphill and rocky portions)


 





 


Roberts Memorial Park


On the opposite end of Cedar is Roberts Memorial Park—a 12-minute drive south of the community. This park, which is the smallest of all of the parks on this list, leads right down to the coast, and features a one kilometer walking trail through an old-growth forest. 


Though the beach itself is quite rocky (it features ancient sandstone ledges that the park is famed for) the view is spectacular: clear ocean views with the Gulf Islands in the distance. This area is great for a family picnic but many find their way here for the wildlife. Roberts Memorial Park is a popular hangout spot for marine life—specifically sea lions


Trail difficulty: Easy


 





Hemer Provincial Park


Centrally-located in the heart of Cedar, about six minutes from the Duke Point Highway, Hemer Provincial Park is considered a hidden gem—at least to those who aren’t locals. This park sits on Holden Lake and, with a small parking area at the end of Hemer Road, is about two hundred and seventy acres in size.


Hemer Provincial park is a haven for bird watchers and nature enthusiasts, and offers an extensive trail system (11 kilometres total) that weaves through forest and marshlands. Those who visit have the chance to see beavers, bald eagles, and numerous other species of birds.


The park also is known for horseback riding, fishing, and canoeing.


Trail difficulty: Easy


 





WildPlay Nanaimo


Though not a regional or provincial park, WildPlay Nanaimo is a point of interest for those who love the outdoors Found about eight minutes southwest of the center of Cedar, WildPlay is the Nanaimo area’s premier adventure playground.


Great for the kids and for adults, the main attraction of this amusement park is the bungee jumping, treetop courses, and zip lines, which take participants over the Nanaimo River. WildPlay Nanaimo offers special events and summer adventure camps.


And just as a tip, the cables on the treetop courses can be harsh on your hands, especially on the advanced courses. Bring a pair of gloves—you’ll be thankful you did
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        <author>morgan@careyrealestategroup.com (Morgan Carey)</author>
        <title>Meet Morgan Carey, COO, Carly Carey Real Estate Team</title>
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Meet Morgan Carey, COO, Carly Carey Real Estate Team


Hey there Nanaimo and area Realtors® nice to meet you I'm Morgan :) 





Many of you may already know my awesome wife, Carly Carey, the owner and leader of the Carly Carey Real Estate Team, a new and dynamic team here in Nanaimo.


For those who don’t know me yet, I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself. What I bring to the table for our team members is quite unique in our market, and I believe it can make a substantial difference to your career.


To be upfront, my goal is to help you make the decision to join our team at eXp Realty in Nanaimo. By doing so, you’ll not only significantly improve your skills as a salesperson but also generate a substantial and consistent income for your family—all while eliminating the financial and mental burdens of running a business on your own.


More money, less stress - it’s what we all want. Right?


A Bit About Me and Why That Matters for You And Your Business


For the past 20+ years, I’ve been the CEO of Real Estate Webmasters Inc. (REW), the world’s largest custom real estate marketing company. In my time leading REW, I’ve had the privilege of working with and helping build some of the biggest names in real estate. You may have heard of a few of them:




Barbara Corcoran from Shark Tank


Mauricio Umanski from The Agency


Fredrik Eklund from Million Dollar Listing New York


Gary Ashton, the 1 RE/MAX Team in the world


Justin Havre, the 1 eXp Realty Team globally




With my background in SEO, paid lead generation, custom software development, and web performance optimization, I’ve helped these agents, teams, and brokerages scale to incredible heights. Now, I’m bringing that expertise and those resources right here to Nanaimo—and more importantly, to you.


My Accomplishments – Why I’m Qualified to Lead This Team


Over my career, I’ve been fortunate to receive multiple accolades that reflect the depth of my experience and success in business:




3-time Entrepreneur of the Year finalist in Canada


10-time Profit 500 recipient (awarded to the fastest-growing companies in Canada)


Top 30 Under 30 and Top 40 Under 40 award recipient


RIS Media Newsmaker in the Trailblazer category


Inman Innovator/Marketing All-Star Award winner


International Networker of the Year from LuxuryRealEstate.com


Largest deal ever accepted on CBC’s Dragons' Den $40M Valuation (Canada’s version of Shark Tank)


I’ve been named one of the 200 most powerful people in residential real estate for the past decade


My companies have generated over $275 million in revenue




These accomplishments are a testament to the strategies and leadership I bring to the Carly Carey Real Estate Team. When you work with me, you’re learning from someone who has been at the top of the industry—both locally and globally.


Local Expertise and Achievements


In addition to my global experience, I’m also deeply rooted here in Nanaimo. My real estate development company, Carey Real Estate Holdings, has won two consecutive Building of the Year awards for projects like 10 Church St (the Hullo Ferries building) and 223 Commercial St (the REW Building, where our current offices are located). I also hold a significant portfolio of residential real estate in the area.


We are passionate about our community and give back in major ways, such as being the largest donor for Volunteer Nanaimo’s Christmas Angels program and contributing significantly to the Nanaimo Hospital Foundation, Boys and Girls Club, and many other charitable organizations.


Why Our Team? What You Get When You Join Us


Unmatched Training and Mentorship


I’ve trained many of the top-performing agents in Nanaimo—agents who have gone on to become 1 in their fields after learning under my guidance. With me, you’ll receive:




Weekly training on CRM best practices and conversion optimization


One-on-one sales coaching focused on improving your conversion rates and handling objections


Strategic planning sessions to ensure your business grows sustainably and successfully


Leadership development through our “Beyond Real Estate” group, where we focus on personal and professional growth




Marketing and Lead Generation at No Cost to You


With our team, you don’t have to worry about marketing. We handle everything—from website management and SEO to paid advertising (PPC) and social media strategy. This means you get a steady flow of qualified leads without the stress or expense of running your own campaigns. You focus on selling, we take care of the rest.


Access to Global Networks


My role as a global speaker and ambassador takes me around the world, attending conferences for major real estate brands. This means that you, as part of our team, benefit from my network, which includes the top CEOs and agents globally. I’m connected with the decision-makers at every major real estate brand, which means unparalleled opportunities and insight for you.


Unlimited Resources to Help You Succeed


As co-owner of REW, our team has virtually unlimited marketing, technology, and support resources. Unlike other teams, we are never limited by budget or access to cutting-edge tools. This allows us to scale your business faster and more efficiently than any other team on Vancouver Island.


No Financial Risk for Agents


One of the key benefits of joining our team is that we shoulder the financial risk. Many agents are burdened by the costs of running their own marketing, but with us, you don’t pay out of pocket for these efforts. Our goal is simple: to help you make more money by focusing on selling while we handle all the backend operations.


Why You Should Join Us


By joining the Carly Carey Real Estate Team, you’ll get the opportunity to learn directly from me—someone who has trained and employed many of Nanaimo’s top agents. You’ll gain access to my extensive network of global real estate leaders, and more importantly, you’ll have the resources and support you need to earn more money while avoiding the risks and expenses of going it alone.


With our industry-leading training, marketing power, and global connections, you’ll not only increase your income after commission splits, but you’ll also experience more freedom to focus on what you do best: selling.


Our goal is to become the 1 team on Vancouver Island, and I would love for you to be a part of that journey. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, let’s have a conversation.
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