Siya Herman, Oakwyn Realty Ltd. (NA), Real Estate Agent BC - REW
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Siya Herman

Oakwyn Realty Ltd. (NA)

With years of experience and over 300 happy clients and successful home sales, our team always puts our clients and their needs first.

About Siya

Siya is not just a Realtor®—she’s a trusted guide, a dedicated advocate, and an active member of the Nanaimo community. Entering her 9th year in real estate and consistently recognized as a top producer since 2019, Siya is celebrated for her ability to truly understand her clients’ needs and for her tireless commitment to making every buying or selling experience both seamless and rewarding. Real estate is where Siya brings together her love of helping people, her strong business foundation, and...

Siya is not just a Realtor®—she’s a trusted guide, a dedicated advocate, and an active member of the Nanaimo community. Entering her 9th year in real estate and consistently recognized as a top producer since 2019, Siya is celebrated for her ability to truly understand her clients’ needs and for her tireless commitment to making every buying or selling experience both seamless and rewarding. Real estate is where Siya brings together her love of helping people, her strong business foundation, and her eye for design. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Science from the University of Waterloo as well studied Interior Design and has built a well-rounded career shaped by both education and hands-on experience. Since the age of 27, Siya has grown her own real estate portfolio to include four Airbnbs, three long-term rentals, and a commercial building in Nanaimo’s Old City Quarter—where her most notable renovation project, a 100-year-old heritage property, was featured in House and Home. Known for her motivation, adaptability, and strategic approach, Siya has earned a reputation for listening closely to her clients, navigating negotiations with precision, and exceeding expectations. Whether working with first-time buyers, seasoned investors & developers, or clients in the growing luxury market, she offers professionalism paired with warmth and genuine care. Her meticulous attention to detail and ability to problem-solve under pressure make her an invaluable partner in today’s dynamic Vancouver Island real estate market.

Beyond her career, Siya is a mother, former yoga teacher, and committed volunteer. She has served on the board of directors for Habitat for Humanity, taught with Modo Yoga, and is now involved with the Surfrider Foundation Nanaimo, helping to protect the local coastline. Since making Nanaimo her home in 2014, she has embraced the island lifestyle and is passionate about helping others do the same.


Awards & Recognition:Oakwyn Realty: 2020 Sales Achievement AwardOakwyn Realty: 2021 Masters AwardOakwyn Realty: 2022, 2023, 2024 Top Producer AwardOakwyn Realty: 2021 & 2025 Masters AwardNanaimo Women of Influence Award 2025

Allan Nichol 2021-04-21 Google
Allan Nichol worked with Siya Herman in 2021.
We have used Siya for two transactions now, one purchase and one sale of a home. She has met and exceeded our expectations of what a realtor provides in communication, presentation, and knowledge of her practice. My wife and I are planning to use Siya’s services and skills many more times in the next coming years.
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Chris Pierce 2021-04-20 Google
Chris Pierce worked with Siya Herman in 2021.
Siya. What can we say, again. You helped us buy our dream home and now, you have helped us to quickly sell our Nanaimo condo. You helped to stage, with minimal effort and lots of dialogue, and then you created a very engaging and friendly video tour which was top notch. Many commented how the video drew them in and instilled immediate interest. A pre-emptive bid initiated the receipt of other bids, all above listing. What crazy times! Thanks to Siya for her calmness and ongoing advice. Best wishes Siya.
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Martins Iserhienrhien 2021-04-19 Google
Martins Iserhienrhien worked with Siya Herman in 2021.
Katie Addison 2021-03-19 Google
Katie Addison worked with Siya Herman in 2021.
I worked with Siya on the sale of my investment property in Feb 2021. We didn't have to be present while we handled our family in mainland. she is very proactive, constant communication.. I will use her again. highly recommended.
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Golfer Ejeogwu 2021-01-02 Google
Golfer Ejeogwu worked with Siya Herman in 2021.
As a First Home Buyer, the whole process was a huge learning curve for me. Siya is very resourceful, efficient, supportive, goal getter and was determined in ensuring my dream of owning my home became a reality. I really appreciate her patient with me and assistance all through the viewing, offer and counter offer process. Siya's valuable advice helped me to make an informed decision. I would highly recommend Siya, she takes pride in the work she does.
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Curtis Goddard 2020-12-31 Google
Curtis Goddard worked with Siya Herman in 2020.
Siya and I speak often about Real Estate, she has a keen eye for detail & obsesses over client experience. When working with Siya and her team, the details matter, everything must be just right and so it should be! Communicating with Siya is a real Human to Human experience with someone extremely competent in her field. Buying and selling is a tremendous milestone and a choice in representation is a make or break. CALL HER. Thank you for everything Siya!
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heather prouty 2020-12-19 Google
heather prouty worked with Siya Herman in 2020.
Siya will do her best to answer all your questions. Even when they are not about real estate!
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Matt Capper 2020-12-19 Google
Matt Capper worked with Siya Herman in 2020.
We were so happy to have found Siya to help with our first home purchase. An incredible work ethic, nothing was ever too much trouble and great knowledge of the local market. We highly recommend Siya!
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Jacquie Rowe 2020-12-16 Google
Jacquie Rowe worked with Siya Herman in 2020.
Siya was one of the best realtors I have dealt with. She helped us out of a very difficult situation. The whole purchase was one hurdle after another but Siya was there to help every step of the way. She always went above and beyond and was in constant communication keeping me informed along the way. I cannot find enough accolades to recommend her, she is exceptional - you will not be disappointed.
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Jad T 2020-12-16 Google
Jad T worked with Siya Herman in 2020.
A few coworkers and I were recommended to work with Siya. I am glad that i got an opportunity to work with Siya since she is very cordial and professional in her work. Her work is reflective of those qualities, she provides excellent service that enables me to sell my home in one week ! She did so by offering an exceptional team to shoot and stage the home for amazing photos and videos. Her service was done smoothly, I would definitely recommend her services!
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Dale Fikowski 2020-12-16 Google
Dale Fikowski worked with Siya Herman in 2020.
Siya has been so helpful in assisting us on our first BC property purchase. Her knowledge of the present market in Nanaimo is so vast and accurate. She led us through the buying process effortlessly and painlessly, thank you so much Siya! Dale and Pawana
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Katie Kreter 2020-11-29 Google
Katie Kreter worked with Siya Herman in 2020.
Siya goes over and beyond one’s expectations of a realtor. She is awesome! Highly recommend her!
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Dov Katz 2020-11-25 Google
Dov Katz worked with Siya Herman in 2020.
Siya was the most patient and understanding realtor during my long time search for an investment property. Siya's advice in writing my counter offer also helped me score a bargain! Recommended!
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Anupam Das 2020-11-25 Google
Anupam Das worked with Siya Herman in 2020.
I bought a house through Siya last year. She helped us a lot to identify the right house. She shortlisted some houses according to my requirements and showed all of them. Finally she provided us a very excellent professional service in closing the deal for the house we bought.
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max johnson 2020-11-25 Google
max johnson worked with Siya Herman in 2020.
I found Siya to be a friendly and outgoing person with good negotiating skills. I found a property that I was interested in and she was able to get it for what I told her I was willing to pay. It all went smoothly including the closing of the deal.
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Sarah Freund 2020-11-25 Google
Sarah Freund worked with Siya Herman in 2020.
Siya was great in assisting us with our first time buying a home! We were able to work within our budget to get our dream starter home! She helped walk us through the process and answered all of our questions. Highly recommend to anyone looking for that person to add a personal touch to home buying.
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Nathan D 2020-11-25 Google
Nathan D worked with Siya Herman in 2020.
We were moving from Surrey to Vancouver Island. We had a great deal of urgency as our house had an accepted offer and the clock was ticking on finding a new home. Siya made us a top priority and always accommodated us for last-minute showings on our available times because we had a ferry to contend with, etc... She was always quick to respond to us and really seemed to care about our needs. We bought a house in Parksville and we now call it home! Siya was a pleasure to work with. =)
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Cher Elise 2020-11-24 Google
Cher Elise worked with Siya Herman in 2020.
Siya goes above and beyond! She works incredibly hard, helped us with so many extras when we made the decision to sell and required help to make our home 'show' ready in days! She priced our place perfectly, and created a very complicated purchase agreement while selling our own home. She even provided staging advice which helped sell our home on the same day it was listed! The photos were outstanding along with the description. She communicated buyer responses after showings. Siya worked with us for a year to help us find a beautiful unique home with an amazing ocean view and fantastic mother-in-law suite for my Mom. Siya reached out to help us refine our search parameters with just the right amount of contact, never pushing us to purchase. When we were interested in a home, she was incredibly quick to respond. She also performed some amazing investigative work when we were interested in a piece of property that wasn't listed. She kept us informed during every step of our offer, counter offer and sale of our home. And she's lots of fun! Highly recommend her and thank her for helping us purchase our dream home!!!
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Dami Mgbemena 2020-11-15 Google
Dami Mgbemena worked with Siya Herman in 2020.
Siya was very understanding of my family's situation and the urgency behind our home purchase. She demonstrated sound knowledge of the BC real estate market. She made my home purchase experience very easy. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a realtor that has your best interests at the fore front all the time. She handled all the challenges that came up during the sale very calmly, quickly and professionally.
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Nigel Lutz 2020-11-14 Google
Nigel Lutz worked with Siya Herman in 2020.
Siya helped us to sell our property in Nanoose Bay, I was impressed with the speed in which she was able to sell it and that she went above and beyond, dealing with some details that were made more difficult as we were out of town during the closing period. Will definitely use her services in any future purchse/sale.
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Adelaide Russell 2020-11-11 Google
Adelaide Russell worked with Siya Herman in 2020.
Siya is the perfect fit for a first time home buyer. She answered all of my questions without judgement or making me feel like I was wasting her time. I am thankful for her perseverance to get an amazing deal on my condo. If you want a meaningful relationship with a realtor you can trust, Siya would be a great fit! Keep it up.
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Kelsea Maizis 2020-09-18 Google
Kelsea Maizis worked with Siya Herman in 2020.
Siya helped us buy our first home. I can say with full honesty if it wasn't for siya, we would never have been able to do it. It took about 6 months of looking at house, bidding wars, multiple offers and alot more to finally get us the perfect home. Through it all Siya was always very professional, very accommodating and always made it fun! Siya is based out of Nanaimo but drove to lake cowichan (which is about 45 minutes) multiple time a week sometimes to show us houses. I wouldn't recommend anyone else!
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Alicia 2020-08-23 Google
Alicia worked with Siya Herman in 2020.
Siya is the best real estate agent we've ever had! She is thoughtful, meticulous and won't stop until you find exactly what you were dreaming of. She made the impossible possible, we won't hesitate to work with her again. Thank you Siya!
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Emma TKay 2020-08-14 Google
Emma TKay worked with Siya Herman in 2020.
Siya was an amazing source of information and assistance to me. Being my first home purchase, I was very nervous and wasn’t quite sure what to look out for. Siya was patient and walked me through finding what was important to me and giving facts that were necessary in my decision making. I loved working with her as she was not pushy at all and I knew she had my best interests at heart. I 100% recommend Siya to anyone looking at buying or selling any real estate. She is totally amazing!
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David Jenkins (GL00M) 2020-08-07 Google
David Jenkins (GL00M) worked with Siya Herman in 2020.
Siya has been looking and sending house information for months when we arrived she put a most of day aside for us. We saw ten homes and found one we wanted. Hard working and honest.
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