Dawn helped us to purchase our very first home! We struggled to find a right realtor for months even we have a property we really wanted to buy. We got the house through her and she even helped us to get a renovation loan! Everything was done in a month. She is amazing.
Dawn is very professional same time friendly and caring. When we couldn't stay at home because of renovation process she offered us to stay at her home for many many nights. She is a godsend. She loves our children and we still visit her often.
When we are ready for next purchase we will definitely go with DAWN!
Thank you very much for all your help and care Dawn :-)
Yesol Park
January 10, 2020
Dawn & Petra went beyond expectations. Buying a property from a distance is challenging but they made it so much easier. It was an absolute pleasure dealing with them.
Deb Gowling
January 31, 2025
I recently purchased a condo in Qualicum Beach with the help of Dawn Setter. She made the process stress free as she is clearly very knowledgeable and professional Always a pleasure to work with Dawn.
Monica Power
January 15, 2025
We couldn’t be more pleased with all the services offered to us and handled in such an expert manner. All questions we had were answered immediately and never once did we ever feel that we were being a bother. This purchase was very special to us and we needed a realtor who knew what they were doing and respected our input.
Charlotte Kingsbury
January 10, 2025
Our realtor was absolutely amazing in every way!! She went over and above to ensure we had everything we needed throughout the purchase of our home and ensured we were aware of everything before we decided!!! We felt so looked after and cared for throughout this whole process!
Amanda Taylor
November 27, 2024
We had dealt with two other realtors prior to Petra. Since we met Petra we were able to close the deal within a week at a price we were very happy with. Petra doesn't mess around and the communication was excellent. Great job Petra and it was a pleasure working with you.
Russ Galovich
October 19, 2024
Thanks to Dawn and her team for the awesome job they did on selling my house. Great people to have on your side, highly recommend.
Margaret Leon
July 11, 2024
We have bought and sold with Dawn as she goes above and beyond to work for you. Highly recommended as her knowledge of the mid island market comes from years of living here.
Randy Ohno
July 5, 2024
Petra was absolutely fantastic, she was always available to us and made looking for a new house easy considering we were coming from the lower mainland over to Vancouver Island. Would highly recommend her.
Gillian Goodrich
June 24, 2024
Working with Dawn on this home purchase was great. Her and her team were thorough and made us feel confident she knew the area really well. This really helped with - in particular - ensuring the list price of homes we were viewing was accurate.
This was a life transition purchase for us, as we move into retirement. Dawn made us feel at ease throughout with this important decision.
Malcolm & Candy Webster
June 17, 2024
Petra Lindenaar was outstanding as our realtor in purchasing our home on Vancouver Island. She was well informed, helpful, always available, knowledgeable, and patient! She made us feel like we were her only clients. She went well above her duties and help make our dreams and plans a reality.
I would highly recommend her , Dawn Setter, and Donna at Setter and Associates in Nanaimo.
Gerry and Terry Denton
May 29, 2024
Dawn and Petra are seasoned realtors. They had a very good sense what we were looking for, and helped us buy/sell with our interest in mind, and the process was very easy as customers, (which speaks well of their professionalism and high level service).
Andreas Hinkkala
April 9, 2024
My agent completely met my expectations and went the extra mile in preparing and staging the property for a favorable sale.
Frank Denton
April 8, 2024
Dawn was professional and thorough and did an excellent job guiding us through the purchase process. I would highly recommend her and her team!
Holly Duprey
January 29, 2024
Outstanding in every way! Very knowledgeable team. Kind and helpful. Great attention to detail. We would Definitely use again and recommend 😊
Roz and Jo M.
January 26, 2024
Petra was awesome. Knowledgeable, accommodating, and extremely nice as well. She showed us around at the drop of a hat and was so quick and communicative about any questions or concerns we had. She is also very honest and will let you know if she doesn’t think a property is in your best interest. We felt very secure and well cared for with Petra. Hopefully we are done moving! But if we need a buying agent again in the future, I’d love to work with her again.
V & H
January 2, 2024
Our real estate agent was very helpful to identify good moving and packing services. Also, the agent made good arrangements for a successful garage sale.
Walter & Adella Pchelnyk
December 24, 2023
Thanks to Dawn she had a great eye on the Qualicum Beach market and found us our home. With her help we looked at a number of homes. She kept a good eye on the up and coming sales. With her direction we were able to successfully buy the house that we loved.
Bill Anderson
December 18, 2023
Dawn is awesome! Very knowledgeable, very honest and very fun. She has a lot of integrity and I appreciate the way she does business.
Renae Marshall
December 18, 2023
We had an amazing experience with Dawn and her team. Friendly, professional, and right on the money regarding current market conditions.
Beth and Ryan N.
October 20, 2023
Very professional, informed and knowledgeable, besides having delightful personalities they were very quick to respond to any requests. Buying home is a big decision, and Petra and Dawn gave us complete piece of mind we needed to complete our purchase. We would highly recommend there services, and will be definitely referring them to our friends and family.
Christine and Brian Aske
October 16, 2023
Yeah, Dawn and Petra were very professional and personal. They helped us every step of the way. They explained everything in a way that was easy to understand both on purchasing and selling our homes. Their experience and understanding of the market was invaluable. Petra provided exceptional service was always punctual she turned what could have been a stressful process into an enjoyable experience. She went the extra mile when needed. The Setter team was wonderful to work with. It was like having friends on the inside that are looking out for you. They really care about the community and neighbourhood they live in. We highly recommend the Setter Team you can tell they love their job.
Aldo Carbone
September 22, 2023
Dawn immediately gained our confidence during our first meeting. We had been in our house for 20+ years, so we’re unfamiliar and anxious about the steps to sell and buy. She walked us efficiently through the steps, communicated often, and supported us with humor, caring, and her go getter attitude!! She also connected us with a realtor in the community we were moving to. We enjoyed her straightforward communication style, her sense of humor and her personable nature. She also has a well organized team who made everything very seamless. We sold quickly, which is a reflection of the solid work done on our behalf. Thank you Dawn ❤️
Sharon Strasdin
August 24, 2023
I've met and worked with a myriad of realtors over the years, and Dawn's knowledge, experience, as well as her genuine care for her clients is a cut above the rest. You won't go wrong with having Dawn as your realtor!
Andreas Hinkkala
August 11, 2023
Dawn is a "get it done" professional. Her team was always on top of things, keeping us up-to-date and in the loop. Their efforts resulted in a timely, hitch-free experience.
George Mosley
August 8, 2023
Petra is enthusiastic competent and very hard working. We had an accepted offer two days after listing and ended receiving 10,000 over our asking price.
Bob Delgatty
July 13, 2023
I was purchasing from a distance, 150 k's and a boat ride away. My agent was at a disadvantage as I could not inform her of what I was looking for exactly and my searching was done mainly by computer. When asked to arrange visits so I could vet certain properties my agent went over and above my expectations.
John Murphy
June 19, 2023
Dawn is great to work with. She will go the extra mile for you if you are looking for an agent. She is the one!!
Mi Melanie
May 10, 2023
Dawn is a true , very knowledgeable and experienced professional and a delightful helpful person. The whole listing and selling process was quite seamless and straightforward. Dawn is an excellent communicator and the listing presentation for our home was first class...with a great description and photos. Her use of modern technology to keep us informed of showings and resulting feedback, sign documents as required online . was much appreciated. Of course , we were very pleased with her efforts and the results achieved ! We would recommend her to anyone who is thinking of purchasing or selling a home in her area.
Rick and Cheryl de Champlain
Richard De Champlain
March 14, 2023
Dawn has so much knowledge of the Qualicum area, she was the best choice for our realtor. Dawn was extremely helpful, and patient while we took our time to find the perfect house for us. She was always very prompt to return calls or emails to answer our questions, and made herself or her very capable team available to us for showings. we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dawn.
Karyn Anderson
March 14, 2023
I have been a realtor based in Duncan for 28 years and referred some long term clients to Dawn so she could help them out with their mother's sale. This was the note I received from my clients:
Thanks for reaching out.
We were very happy with Dawn and her crew. More than happy.
They looked after Mom and we believe got her the best deal as it was right at the start of the down turn on prices.
Then they helped mom with unloading all her unnecessary furniture so made it really easy for mom.
Can’t thank you enough for recommending that team.
Pierre Campagne
February 27, 2023
This was my second time working with Dawn Setter as my realtor. In 2020, I had the pleasure of first working with her in the sale of my late grandmother’s home, as I was handling her estate. She was so understanding, compassionate, professional, patient and made everything seamless.
So when my wife finally got the opportunity to purchase something of our own, we didn’t think twice about having her represent us. Thanks to the generosity of family, we were gifted/inherited property in Victoria. With our roots and jobs firmly planted, our plan was to sell the property and purchase something in the Oceanside area. Dawn immediately jumped at the opportunity to start pointing us in the right directions, when I first reached out to her. She truly went above and beyond, took us under her wing and made sure we were well taken care of. She helped us with a referral for another great realtor in Victoria to help us with the sale of the property.
Throughout the whole process she kept us updated on what was happening in our area, took us out to several showings, was always in communication with us, worked around our busy work schedules and really took the time to make sure we were satisfied and understood everything along the way. When it finally came time to pull the trigger on our future home, she kept our best interests in mind and negotiated a great offer for us, that ultimately was accepted.
All that being said, I can’t fully express how thankful and grateful we are to have had Dawn on our side and how much of a pleasure it truly is every time we deal with her.
We will absolutely be reaching out to her again with any future real estate endeavours. She’s got us as clients for life!
Tim Kottsieper
February 10, 2023
I had interviewed another real estate pair first, nice people ,but when a fellow doing some work for me shared his experience with Dawn I decided to talk with her. Best decision I’ve made in years ! Not only was Dawn prompt efficient professional and unique in a personal way , her team kept me constantly “in the loop” when appointments were scheduled and reported any feedback as a result after a visit. My only regret, I have had to move away from the island so for the time being our contact will be email but Dawn would be my first contact should I be able to return and I will refer her to anyone looking to purchase on Vancouver Island.
Marilee Rajchman
November 7, 2022
Dawn and her associate Petra Lindenaar were knowledgeable and quick to respond to all our needs. We got our olace and have had no issues. I definitely recommend their team!
Cameron Lockhart
November 7, 2022
This is the third time we have worked with Dawn and appreciate her attention to detail and support . We will certainly recommend her to others and won’t hesitate to call upon her again.
Sharon Prizeman
November 6, 2022
Dawn helped me through a difficult transition smoothly and professionally to a very successful conclusion! Her energy and enthusiasm were infectious and much appreciated. I am fortunate to have worked with Dawn!
Joanne Leighton
November 3, 2022
This is my second real estate transaction with Dawn and really, I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Her knowledge of the area, negotiation and communication skills are par none. She is the calm to guide you through the real estate storm!
Sheila Abbott
October 26, 2022
Although I have not worked with many real estate agents in the past, I found Dawn and her team to be a delight to work with. From her listing presentation to organizing the cleaning, removing my unwanted items & staging my home, the whole experience was painless. I was kept up to date on any developments that occurred and would definitely not hesitate to recommend Setter and Associates and her amazing team to anyone either buying or selling!
Kevin W
October 21, 2022
We reached out to Dawn based on her Rank My Agent profile and she lived up to her ranking. In addition to the expected advice and services, she also facilitated additional meetings with the town, contractors, etc., so we could get answers to questions we had regarding the property. Her local knowledge and experience was invaluable. It was great having Dawn on our team for the purchase.
Mike MacDougall
October 16, 2022
I loved working with Dawn and her team. They were very professional and helpful to find the house that meets all my parameters. The whole process of Real Estate transaction was easy and stress free. Thank you so much Dawn and Petra!
Galina Cooper
October 13, 2022
In place of Dawn, Petra should get 6 stars out if 5 for all the work she did helping my son and his wife buy their dream property!
Elizabeth Lockhart
October 12, 2022
We had a wonderful experience with Dawn. We were on the mainland and Dawn kept us informed of all the listings, there was a really high demand and listings were gone very fast, Dawn worked so hard to understand exactly what we were looking for so that she knew if we were wasting our time coming over to see anything we did not want. Dawn found our perfect home and we couldn't be happier. Thank you, Dawn,
John McAuley
September 29, 2022
Dawn was amazing from start to finish. She listened to what we needed in a home and knew that we were willing to look outside the box for something special. That is exactly what we got! We are over the moon with our decision to purchase in Ladysmith. Dawn's professionalism, and outstanding knowledge helped us to begin a new chapter in the most unique and special home. We truly can't thank her enough for everything she did for us.
Rhonda Thompson
September 29, 2022
Dawn was absolutely fantastic to work with. She catered to all our needs and requests and went beyond the call of duty to make sure we were happy and taken care of. Professional, friendly, punctual are just a few of many words to describe how fantastic Dawn is. Also, working with the other members of her team was also extremely fantastic. Can't say enough good things about our experience with her and her team.
Wilma MacMillan
August 30, 2022
Excellent experienced realtor who goes above and beyond for her clients. I would definitely recommend Dawn to family and friends.
Terri Dunbar
August 30, 2022
We would not hesitate to recommend Dawn for any of your real estate needs. Her close attention to detail and positive manner made our home purchase much easier.
Sharon Prizeman
August 30, 2022
This is my second time working with Dawn. She’s knowledgeable and goes above and beyond working to get top dollar for your home.
Nigel Amon
July 18, 2022
Dawn, Lawrence and team are the best and most professional realtors. They care greatly about their clients and take wonderful care of us, going away beyond what one might expect. Thank you to the whole team.
Patricia Sears
June 10, 2022
Dawn was excellent throughout our whole purchase experience. She is very professional, knowledgeable and offered a good insight in all aspects of the real estate market.
Cordelia Butler
May 24, 2022
I had a great experience with Dawn. Her knowledge of the real estate was excellent. The result happened very quickly.
Vic Arding
March 25, 2022
You have used Dawn Setter of Remax numerous times for our reaestate needs over many years.Not once have we ever been disappointed.We find her Proffessional,knowledgeable,curtious and always comfortable working with others.She has always gone above and beyond our expectations.Working with her has always been a smooth stress free environment.
Donna & Chris Johansen
March 22, 2022
Dawn worked very hard to help my mother find a beautiful home. She found great properties to view & was always available to work with us around our schedule. I would highly recommend her :)
Michael Pedersen
January 4, 2022
Dawn worked with me in a seller’s market. I do not like to make major decisions quickly, but there was no room for pondering or offers with contingencies. She set up many viewings to increase my chances – something my previous agent wasn’t willing to do.
A few times she said "you deserve better" to steer me straight, as I was at the point of needing a roof over my head and feeling desperate.
When a property came on the market that ticked most of the boxes, she worked quickly and efficiently to schedule a viewing and put in an offer. The whole process was ridiculously quick, but it was successful.
However, what stands out is when I had an issue a few months after possession. Dawn really went out of her way to investigate. She doesn't see her role ending when the papers are signed. She genuinely wants you to be at ease and love your home.
I have high standards and expect professionals to deliver – Dawn did not disappoint.
Pamela R.
December 30, 2021
I am very happy to bought this house. The real estate agent very helpful .My family so enjoyed to live this location very quiet
Thank so much Dawn.
Hue Ho
December 18, 2021
They are agents that live and work in the area and have a great knowledge of locations and values that will be the best bet for a buyer or seller.
Doug Prizeman
December 17, 2021
Dawn Setter (and her team)
They have been our real estate agents since we moved to the Island 10 years ago. We have used them to both buy and sell real estate. Dawn has a wealth of experience in the QB / Parksville area and knows the upside/downside of the real estate values. They have been able to give us the honest lowdown on some of the transactions we presented them which allowed us to either move forward or back off. I think they are valuable assets when it comes to Island Real Estate and we will continue to use them, which is the highest recommendation of all.
James Kerr
December 14, 2021
Dawn and her team went above and beyond our expectations and were instrumental in a very smooth transaction!! They were very resourceful and willing to help out wherever we needed. Thank you
Leonard Messmer
December 8, 2021
Dawn is knowledgeable about the neighborhood and the property. We could not see the property ourselves in person and we need to find something quick. Dawn has provided us timely feedback and we are able to close the deal from searching to move in just a month. Dawn also recommended a mortgage broker who is very nice to work with.
Mi Melanie
December 8, 2021
They got to know what we wanted and kept their eyes and ears open to what was on the market as well what was coming on the market.
Mary Quennell
December 7, 2021
My family met Dawn 18 years ago.We wanted to move here from another province.We hired Dawn to help us.She listened carefully to all our needs and preferences and found a perfect home for us. As newcomers to this town and not knowing anyone, Dawn was always able to refer us to fantastic professionals and helped us to get established here.Knowing that Dawn is a true professional in her field, this year - due to unforeseen circumstances - we have asked Dawn to help us with the sale of our home.Day or night,she and her team was there for us and handled all our requests, correspondence and the closing transaction seamlessly. Dawn was extremely patient, sensitive,never pressured us regarding the listing price,always offered her experience, looked after us 100% in every way. She was able to quickly respond to every buyer's inquiry , quickly communicated with us. She is extremely knowledgeable in her field,offers guidance and information precisely in time of need. Without a question happiness of her client is her highest priority.Thank you for all you have done for us, Dawn, for all your professional wisdom, your love, care and friendship. Shari and family
Shari Hartman
November 25, 2021
Dawn is professional ,helpful and knowledgeable - a great experience. We felt she was there for us all of the way.
Carmen Derricott
November 5, 2021
I only learned of Dawn Setter through a handyman I spoke with while walking my dog, and hired. During lunch each day he shared his experience interviewing agents for the sale of his home due to divorce. I had my own ideas regarding an agent but through continued conversation, called Dawn when circumstances in my family took a sudden change. Best decision I’ve made in years!
Dawn has put together a team that keeps you constantly informed in the selling process.
Her “hands on” friendly approach had me up to date on progress while quickly addressing any concerns I may have had.
A successful sale came with one regret, I’m going to miss this very positive “Bright Light”!
Thank you Dawn and Lawrence, you’re very Special, Marilee
Marilee Rajchman
October 26, 2021
We are so thankful for Dawn's support with the selling of our late mother's property. She was instrumental in relieving our stress when we did not live where the home was located. She took care of so many small details that we were not able to do from so far away. She was kind, understanding, quick to reply and get ahold of. We would not hesitate to use Dawn again and cannot thank her enough for the support that she gave us.
Brad C
October 22, 2021
In the purchase of our nineteenth personal residence I can candidly say I have never dealt with a better realtor than Dawn Setter. From her expertise in the area, to knowledge of the history of specific properties, to availability, lack of pressure, to the sale follow-up services, I’ve never seen anything like it. In a couple of instances we would have liked her to represent us in geographic areas outside of her specialty and she kindly referred us to colleagues who she said would be of more use to us because of their specific knowledge of the local area. We won’t hesitate to use and recommend her in the future,
C L West
September 24, 2021
Dawn is very knowledgeable about the current market conditions and keeps us well informed. She is very helpful giving us advice on what to expect in the next steps of buying and selling
Valerie & Rod Burton
September 9, 2021
A friend told me about Dawn as he recently bought in Qualicum Beach, the best referral ever.
I can't express how much I appreciate Dawn and her team. I shake as I type this, I still can't get over that I got the house I wanted with so many others wanting the same home.
Dawn is very professional, helpful and clear with the buying process in such a hot and demanding buying sales market. Dawn kept me calm throughout the process and was able to find and help me and my daughter close on my perfect home. Her years in the business shows in her clarity on the process and is pretty much a rock star in the local area as she seems to know everyone and you can see the respect she has garnered.
Dawn has many contacts in the area that help you long after the move in with other trades etc...
I look forward to many years of great living in this community and home.
I would recommend Dawn to anyone who wants to buy real estate in the area, if they choose someone else they made a mistake.
Thank You Dawn!!
Bob Severs
August 18, 2021
Dawn was very helpful as we had never sold a home before. She was knowlegable about the market value and the houses that were for sale or that had sold in the area. She staged the home perfectly and we were able to get top dollar for the house. Her guidance and assistance was top notch and we would recommend her to any home buyer/seller in the future.
David Pentland
August 8, 2021
Having known Dawn and Lawrence for 20+ years and completed more than a few transactions with them our experiences have all been positive.
Thank you.
Patrick Brownrigg
July 14, 2021
Thanks to Dawn's friendly, responsive and professional service, we now have our 'forever' retirement home and we couldn't be happier. Not only did Dawn help us find our home, she was able to refer us to a wonderful local designer for an extension that we plan to add to the house. We would recommend Dawn without any reservations. Thank you!
Susan Lutke
July 4, 2021
Dawn and her team guided us and supported us all the way throughout the entire process in a very efficient and professional manner. They organized and took care of every step necessary for us in a timely fashion. We felt to be in very good hands and will always recommend Dawn and her team for any real estate transaction
Dietmar Quint
July 2, 2021
There is a lot you can say about Dawn Setter
Reliable
Knowledgeable
Looks at all situations from more than one perspective
Truthful in everything she says and does
Always treats her client(s) as if they are the most important person(s) to her
You always feel that you are at the top of her priority list
Always has a solution for anything that may arise
A personality that is just plain wonderful - she is a pleasure to work with, be with, talk with and on and on
Lois Fraser
July 1, 2021
Dawn Setter and Lawrence were essential facilitators in my quest to find a new home in Qualicum Beach in the frenzied Spring market of 2021. Dawn went above and beyond a typical realtors' 'call of duty' to ensure I found my perfect home, and I am very grateful for her invaluable service. Be smart and choose this realtor who has a big heart and lots of market expertise. I bet she will find the perfect real property for you and your family, too!
Michael Clarke
July 1, 2021
Dawn was an excellent resource for us as my partner and I sold our two homes to buy our first home together. Her positive outlook and regular check ins helped us navigate trends in the local market, stage our homes for the best possible outcomes and sell in a timely manner. She is equally determined to find that perfect happy place to relocate to. We recommend Dawn and Lawrence highly for all your real estate needs. They are always available, even to help find enough boxes for packing!!
Sandra Thompson
February 13, 2021
Dawn was patient, and tuned in to the market. She listened and she found the perfect home for me. She is professional and knowledgeable in the art of Real Estate Transactions. If you want a realtor who will find what your looking for and make sure that the deal goes through smoothly I strongly recommend Dawn! No better realtor on the Island!
Mel Siteman
February 9, 2021
My husband and I would definitely recommend Dawn and husband Lawrence to anyone thinking of buying or selling. We have had the opportunity to do both with them. You very quickly see that they are more than willing to help you out in this overwhelming process. R and H
Heather Coulter
February 9, 2021
Dawn was amazing. She was so helpful and responsive and worked very hard for us. The market in Parksville/Qualicum is very active and you need a knowledgeable agent who works for you. She was able to help us purchase our new home and we couldn’t be more thrilled. We would not hesitate to recommend Dawn and Lawrence if you are looking for a great realtor on Vancouver Island!
B Alexander
February 1, 2021
Dawn And the Setter team make buying and selling your home a wonderful experience !! Would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a real estate agent.
Kathleen Bradley
March 9, 2020
Lawrence was our main contact for our purchase and the sale of our home. They were both very helpful in offering suggestions about where to look for what we had in mind. Lawrence made great suggestions when we were figuring out what we could do to our new home to make it more efficient. Lawrence has a very calming approach and we appreciated his objective input during the entire process. We found them to be very approachable and truthful when asked questions pertaining to the sale and purchase. They added special touches to the entire process that we had never experienced before, making it a pleasure to work with them. We would highly recommend both Lawrence and Dawn to anyone
Deborah Lee
January 31, 2020
Dawn helped us to purchase our very first home! We struggled to find a right realtor for months even we have a property we really wanted to buy. We got the house through her and she even helped us to get a renovation loan! Everything was done in a month. She is amazing.
Dawn is very professional same time friendly and caring. When we couldn't stay at home because of renovation process she offered us to stay at her home for many many nights. She is a godsend. She loves our children and we still visit her often.
When we are ready for next purchase we will definitely go with DAWN!
Thank you very much for all your help and care Dawn :-)
Yesol Park
January 10, 2020
Dawn & Petra went beyond expectations. Buying a property from a distance is challenging but they made it so much easier. It was an absolute pleasure dealing with them.
Deb Gowling
January 31, 2025