Donovan Pagtakhan*
*Personal Real Estate Corporation | Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
Hey, I'm Donovan, let me help you understand the local market and answer any questions.
There are no such things as silly questions when it comes to buying or selling your home.
About Donovan
Helping people find their dream homes | Realtor driven by connection, trust & results | Turning “just looking” to “just closed”
With over two decades of passion for real estate, Donovan Pagtakhan brings experience, market insight, and genuine client care to every transaction. He has been buying and selling real estate in Vancouver since 2002 and became a licensed Realtor in 2019, building a business founded on trust, transparency, and results.
Donovan has worked with clients throughout the Greater...
With over two decades of passion for real estate, Donovan Pagtakhan brings experience, market insight, and genuine client care to every transaction. He has been buying and selling real estate in Vancouver since 2002 and became a licensed Realtor in 2019, building a business founded on trust, transparency, and results.
Donovan has worked with clients throughout the Greater...
Helping people find their dream homes | Realtor driven by connection, trust & results | Turning “just looking” to “just closed”
With over two decades of passion for real estate, Donovan Pagtakhan brings experience, market insight, and genuine client care to every transaction. He has been buying and selling real estate in Vancouver since 2002 and became a licensed Realtor in 2019, building a business founded on trust, transparency, and results.
Donovan has worked with clients throughout the Greater Vancouver area — from Squamish to Abbotsford — as well as the Interior, helping buyers, sellers, and investors navigate a wide range of market conditions. His background includes not only resales, but extensive experience in presale developments. After years on a high-performing, award-winning Medallion team, Donovan has now ventured out on his own, bringing his client-first philosophy to his independent practice. For presales, he proudly works with Ace Project Marketing Group, pairing strong developer relationships with thoughtful guidance for homebuyers.
Approachable, knowledgeable, and deeply committed to his clients’ goals, Donovan’s mission is simple: to help people make confident real estate decisions while enjoying the process along the way.
- Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
- 7 Years Experience
- Fluent In English, French, Tagalog
- https://www.donovanliving.com/
Brian D 2026-06-17
Helped Brian D to buy a condo in Vancouver in 2025.
I can't praise Donovan enough for helping us find the perfect condo in downtown Vancouver. His attentiveness, deep commitment, and incredible patience are unmatched. He showed us homes across several neighborhoods and countless buildings, ultimately helping us narrow our search and focus on what we truly wanted.
His local knowledge—especially regarding investment nuances like Airbnb-eligible buildings is extensive and helpful. It's reassuring to work with a realtor who understands every aspect of a real estate investment.
If you want a dedicated, responsive, and highly knowledgeable pro, work with Donovan!
Read moreFilipp Conti 2026-06-17
Helped Filipp Conti to buy & sell a home(s) in Vancouver in 2025.
Donovan did a fantastic job helping me sell my home in Squamish and purchase a new home in the city. He was attentive, communicative, and guided me through every step of the process. His unique marketing strategy helped sell my presale property while others in the same building remained on the market. I highly recommend Donovan to anyone buying or selling a home.
Read moreCris Cossio 2026-06-12
Helped Cris Cossio to buy a condo in Vancouver in 2026.
I had a great experience working with Donovan. He was very professional, knowledgeable, and responsive throughout the entire process. He made buying my apartment much less stressful and was always available to answer questions and provide guidance. I really appreciated his honesty, patience, and attention to detail. I would happily recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home.
Read moreNick Janson 2026-06-11
Helped Nick Janson to buy a condo in Vancouver in 2025.
Donovan made the home buying process so smooth and easy for me. Between his ability to find properties suitable for my needs and his connections to others within the industry, what I expected to be a super stressful time ended up being a very pleasant experience.
Highly recommend using Donovan as your realtor!
Read moreRussell Morrison 2026-06-11
Helped Russell Morrison to buy a condo in Burnaby in 2026.
Donovan is thorough and a pleasure to work with. He takes the time to understand your needs and find the right fit while keeping the process simple. It’s my pleasure to highly recommend him.
Read moreRoh G 2023-07-06
Helped Roh G to buy a condo in Vancouver in 2020.
Donovan Pagtakhan played a crucial role in making our condo purchase in 2020 a smooth and successful experience. His attention to detail, unwavering focus, and dedication were truly remarkable. Donovan was always readily available to help, with the fastest response time we could have asked for. He actively stayed in touch, ensuring that our requirements were being fulfilled every step of the way. We are grateful for Donovan's expertise and highly recommend him for anyone seeking a reliable and detail-oriented realtor.
Read moreSam 2023-07-06
Listed and Sold a condo in Vancouver for Sam in 2023.
We had the pleasure of working with Donovan Pagtakhan to sell our River District condo, and he is truly amazing. Donovan's qualities are outstanding – he responds quickly, is trustworthy, and prioritizes customer needs. He kept us updated and went above and beyond to close the deal. Donovan's focus is on client success and happiness. We highly recommend him for any future deals.
Read moreBen 2022-03-09
Helped Ben to buy & sell a home(s) in Vancouver in 2021.
I cannot give enough positive praises for Donovan and my experience with him as my real estate agent. As one can imagine, things could be quite difficult and interesting entering a buyer's market during a pandemic. Donovan made the entire process so easy and enjoyable. His enthusiasm and passion for his profession was quite evident, which made him so easy to work with. He was open and honest, and always listened to any suggestions/concerns I had while trying to navigate what I was looking for, location, price range, etc. Donovan was able to negotiate a lower price for the new place I purchased, but also sold my place at higher price than what was listed! If you're interested in selling or buying, Donovan is your guy! I will certainly be working with him in the future!
Read moreJamie Beuthin 2022-03-02 Google
Helped Jamie Beuthin to buy a property in 2022.
Smooth sailing from start to finish. Donovan is a consummate professional, but is friendly and approachable too. I like attention to detail, and Donovan did not disappoint in this area. All my questions were answered thoroughly and promptly, and additional details were conveyed regarding the purchase of my home that I didn't know I needed to know. I felt that Donovan had my best interests at heart throughout the transaction and left no stone unturned.
Read moreCallum Snape 2022-03-02 Google
Helped Callum Snape to buy a property in 2022.
Donovan helped me/us buy my first house and was such a pleasure to work with. As a first time buyer everything was new to me but he made the process effortless. I really appreciated the great communication and he was always one step ahead with any questions we had from the beginning to end, and even a year and a half later. Highly recommend working with Donovan!
Read morePatrick Levesque 2022-03-02 Google
Helped Patrick Levesque to buy a property in 2022.
We found ourselves looking for a very specific / unique living situation very early on in the pandemic. Donovan was very attentive to our needs and requirements, quick to take action, and reliable/prompt with communication. He helped us get a good deal and ensured everything was in perfect order before we took possession. A year and a half alter we are still very happy with the decision / investment we made. Thank you, Donovan!
Read moreAdam Rollins 2022-03-02 Google
Helped Adam Rollins to buy a lot in 2022.
Donovan found me the loft of my dreams! We searched together for the perfect unit (he's got a talent for finding best lofts in town!) across about a half a dozen cities until we found a gem one fateful weekend and had scooped it up by that Monday! This purchase was for a rental property and Donovan was amazing at helping me understand what I needed to make such a buy both lucrative and manageable. His insight and patience was especially appreciated as there were so many first times for me with this and I ask a lot of questions! I can't recommend Donovan enough. He will only ever suggest what is in your best interest and he makes that clear from day one. In the complicated world of BC real estate he is the honest and transparent voice you need to navigate the ever-changing rapids. My next move or purchase will absolutely be with him by my side.
Read moreJamie Beuthin 2022-02-13 Google
Jamie Beuthin worked with Donovan Pagtakhan PREC* in 2022.
Smooth sailing from start to finish. Donovan is a consummate professional, but is friendly and approachable too. I like attention to detail, and Donovan did not disappoint in this area. All my questions were answered thoroughly and promptly, and additional details were conveyed regarding the purchase of my home that I didn't know I needed to know. I felt that Donovan had my best interests at heart throughout the transaction and left no stone unturned.
Read moreAdam Rollins 2022-02-13 Google
Adam Rollins worked with Donovan Pagtakhan PREC* in 2022.
Donovan found me the loft of my dreams! We searched together for the perfect unit (he's got a talent for finding best lofts in town!) across about a half a dozen cities until we found a gem one fateful weekend and had scooped it up by that Monday! This purchase was for a rental property and Donovan was amazing at helping me understand what I needed to make such a buy both lucrative and manageable. His insight and patience was especially appreciated as there were so many first times for me with this and I ask a lot of questions! I can't recommend Donovan enough. He will only ever suggest what is in your best interest and he makes that clear from day one. In the complicated world of BC real estate he is the honest and transparent voice you need to navigate the ever-changing rapids. My next move or purchase will absolutely be with him by my side.
Read moreJason Mitchell 2022-02-13 Google
Jason Mitchell worked with Donovan Pagtakhan PREC* in 2022.
Donovan Pagtakhan helped me find an absolute perfect home for me after attentively listening to my needs and requests. I had previously been working with other realtors for two years in an effort to find a home in Vancouver without any success. After switching to Donovan, he worked tirelessly to find exactly what I needed and did so in an incredibly short amount of time. Donovan’s professionalism, experience, motivation, work ethic, and insight are exemplary. He is readily available to address any questions or concerns you might have and expertly assists you in navigating what is otherwise a very challenging market. I cannot imagine how I would have been able to find a home without him. I definitely recommend working with Donovan without any reservations.
Read moreCallum Snape 2022-02-13 Google
Callum Snape worked with Donovan Pagtakhan PREC* in 2022.
Donovan helped me/us buy my first house and was such a pleasure to work with. As a first time buyer everything was new to me but he made the process effortless. I really appreciated the great communication and he was always one step ahead with any questions we had from the beginning to end, and even a year and a half later. Highly recommend working with Donovan!
Read morePatrick Levesque 2022-02-13 Google
Patrick Levesque worked with Donovan Pagtakhan PREC* in 2022.
We found ourselves looking for a very specific / unique living situation very early on in the pandemic. Donovan was very attentive to our needs and requirements, quick to take action, and reliable/prompt with communication. He helped us get a good deal and ensured everything was in perfect order before we took possession. A year and a half alter we are still very happy with the decision / investment we made. Thank you, Donovan!
Read moreAdam 2022-02-11
Helped Adam to buy a condo in Vancouver in 2020.
Donovan found me the loft of my dreams!
We searched together for the perfect unit (he's got a talent for finding best lofts in town!) across about a half a dozen cities until we found a gem one fateful weekend and had scooped it up by that Monday!
This purchase was for a rental property and Donovan was amazing at helping me understand what I needed to make such a buy both lucrative and manageable. His insight and patience was especially appreciated as there were so many first times for me with this and I ask a lot of questions!
I can't recommend Donovan enough. He will only ever suggest what is in your best interest and he makes that clear from day one. In the complicated world of BC real estate he is the honest and transparent voice you need to navigate the ever-changing rapids.
My next move or purchase will absolutely be with him by my side.
Read moreJason Mitchell 2022-02-08
Helped Jason Mitchell to buy a townhouse in Vancouver in 2021.
Donovan Pagtakhan helped me find an absolute perfect home for me after attentively listening to my needs and requests. I had previously been working with other realtors for two years in an effort to find a home in Vancouver without any success. After switching to Donovan, he worked tirelessly to find exactly what I needed and did so in an incredibly short amount of time.
Donovan’s professionalism, experience, motivation, work ethic, and insight are exemplary. He is readily available to address any questions or concerns you might have and expertly assists you in navigating what is otherwise a very challenging market. I cannot imagine how I would have been able to find a home without him.
I definitely recommend working with Donovan without any reservations.
Read moreJamie Beuthin 2022-02-05
Helped Jamie Beuthin to buy a house in Vancouver in 2020.
Smooth sailing from start to finish. Donovan is a consummate professional, but is friendly and approachable too. I like attention to detail, and Donovan did not disappoint in this area. All my questions were answered thoroughly and promptly, and additional details were conveyed regarding the purchase of my home that I didn't know I needed to know. I felt that Donovan had my best interests at heart throughout the transaction and left no stone unturned.
Read moreCallum Snape 2022-02-02
Helped Callum Snape to buy a house in Vancouver in 2020.
Donovan helped me/us buy my first house and was such a pleasure to work with. As a first time buyer everything was new to me but he made the process effortless. I really appreciated the great communication and he was always one step ahead with any questions we had from the beginning to end, and even a year and a half later. Highly recommend working with Donovan!
Read morePatrick 2022-02-02
Helped Patrick to buy a house in Vancouver in 2020.
We found ourselves looking for a very specific / unique living situation very early on in the pandemic. Donovan was very attentive to our needs and requirements, quick to take action, and reliable/prompt with communication. He helped us get a good deal and ensured everything was in perfect order before we took possession. A year and a half alter we are still very happy with the decision / investment we made. Thank you, Donovan!
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