Paula Owen

Paula Owen has entirely exceeded our expectations during our search for a home. Her knowledge is incredible, she asks all of the right questions, and her communication is ever-timely and impeccable! So honest, patient and SO hardworking; truly the best, we could never look beyond Paula again for Real Estate support or needs. THANK YOU!

Paula is an incredible realtor. We were different clients (I was buying a house with my dad and other millennials will know - boomer parents are hard to convince!). She would pull her magic and get me in to see houses quickly. She knows so much about the local community - her inside knowledge was invaluable. She was endlessly patient, helped us figure out what we were looking for, and helped us find exactly it in the end! I could not be more happy. Would work with her again in a minute (though I probably won’t need to, as I’m never moving again 😉).

Paula Owens is an outstanding realtor! She was incredibly professional and cautious throughout the entire process. Paula truly went the extra mile to ensure everything was perfect. I highly recommend her services! She found such an ideal little home for me. Many thanks Paula

Paula was 10/10 during our first experience of buying property here, she was the perfect balance of being supportive and communicative without being pushy in any way. She really listened to what we wanted whilst using her wealth of knowledge to help guide and advise. I can't recommend her enough!

Legendary crew of people and their processes here.

I had a wonderful experience with Paula being my real estate agent in a property purchase. She was very knowledgeable and thorough. I would recommend her without reservation to anyone!

Paula was so lovely to work with - extremely kind and positive, reliable, and responsive. She was with me through thick and thin to the end when we finally managed to secure a property. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy in the Nelson/surrounding area. Thanks again, Paula !

I have been so fortunate to chosen to have WK Real Estate Co. manage my property rental here in Nelson, BC for the past five years. In particular, Crissie Hrynew managed the rental. She was very professional in business matters and the communication between the renters, her and I was always clear, honest and efficient. It gave me such a feeling of comfort to know that my property was in such good hands. I highly recommend this business for your property management needs. Ann Marie Beaulieu

Paula and WK Realty were SO great to work with. Paula is incredibly genuine, and we felt like she truly had our best interests at heart the entire time. She really took the time to get to know us, and was able to recommend properties that fit our vision, even before we knew exactly what our vision was. For anyone who wants to know how dedicated Paula was, read on :) We reached out to Paula when we finally decided to get serious about purchasing a property in the Nelson area earlier this year. Paula helped us with navigating the challenges of looking for a rural and property, and shared so much knowledge about water licenses, neighbour dynamics, digging wells, and recommending a fantastic mortgage broker. When the first property did not work out, Paula pulled strings to get us in to see an super unique property the first day it was on the market and helped us finalize an offer from the side of a ski hill. When the second property also didn’t work out, we were pretty bummed, but kept looking and Paula patiently kept her eyes out for us. She ended up getting us an advance virtual tour of an awesome property in town that we initially weren’t over the moon about. After two offers falling though, we were a bit more cautious, but Paula was there to walk us through all the considerations and gently show us that it was actually the perfect stepping stone to the rural property of our dreams. Paula even made sure to be in close contact with the selling agent, helping us get a better deal than we thought we could get on the home! We had such a great experience working with Paula and would absolutely recommend working with her if you are looking to purchase a property in the Kootenays!!

We recently had the pleasure of working with Paula as first-time homebuyers in Nelson, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. From the moment we reached out, she exemplified professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine care for our needs. Communication was never an issue with Paula. She responded to our inquiries quickly and efficiently, ensuring that we were always informed and empowered to make informed decisions. Her extensive knowledge of the housing market in Nelson was invaluable; she provided us with comprehensive information, guiding us through the intricacies of the market with patience and clarity. If you're looking for a realtor who goes above and beyond, look no further than Paula. She truly is exceptional.

When we began looking for another investment property I didn’t even expect to like the one we ended up working so hard to get! It had been for sale for quite a long time, and even though it already made a tidy profit, no one else had managed to maneuver through the rather complicated hurdles in order to make the purchase. We truly believe the only reason why we were successful where others failed is because we had Paula working tirelessly for us! She looked under every rock, wrote bomb-proof contracts, made countless phone calls to ask all the questions, while reassuring us along the way. What makes the Kootenays such a unique and special place can also make Kootenay properties a bit more effort to buy. You really need someone like Paula who is willing to put in that extra effort, and then you’ll realize you’re so lucky to have her!

Paula is what you dream of when you wish for a “great real estate agent”. She anticipated our needs from the first day to the last, was enduringly patient over a long search, was readily available, never let on if she was stressed, and brought a wealth of experience, industry knowledge, and connections to the table that just made every step smooth and easy. We always felt we were in the best of hands. If Paula’s your agent, you can be certain you could not possibly have done better with anyone else.

I can't say enough about the excellent, skilled service I've received from Paula Owen. Not only did she help me find the house that's right for me, but she was there beside me every step of the way on the road to acquiring it.

Paula was so helpful and supportive during the whole process. Such a kind, honest, hardworking real estate agent and wonderful person!

Paula is a joy to work with! She helped us find what we were looking for and supported us every step of the way. During visits, she was another set of eyes we could rely on as she is very detailed oriented and often spotted issues we didn’t even think of. We were thankful to have her on our side during negotiations too. After contracts were signed, she continued to help us find as much information as needed for us to feel confident with our subject’s removal. She’s very knowledgeable and is always willing to share her ideas and network if you want to pick her brain. We wouldn’t think of calling anyone else for our real estate needs in the Kootenays.

Leslie has helped us find great tenants over the years. She is very experienced and in tune with the local rental market, so she always has great insights to share. She's friendly and has excellent communication skills, which are very important assets when negotiating contracts and making sure expectations are clear on all sides. Leslie and the West Kootenay Rentals team are very well prepared to advertise properties, help you select tenants and prepare strong contracts. Their move-in inspection routines are amazing. Everything is very well documented and with plenty of pictures, reducing a lot of future stress. She is our go to person for rentals!

Paula Owen is a great realtor! Professional, smart, and very hardworking. She helped us find the perfect home in Creston and made several trips there with us. So great to work with! She worked every angle and dealt easily with all the details, as our rural property was complex to sell. We truly needed that experience and dedication to succeed. She was quick with all her phone & email communications. It was great that she has a property management team to help as well. We highly recommend W.K. Real Estate Co.!

I'm a first time home buyer and was honestly dreading the prospect of working with a Realtor after hearing tales of negligence and unscrupulous self interest. I anticipated a transactional relationship where the commission mattered more than my experience. Paula Owen and the WK Real Estate team completely changed this preconceived notion. From outset, Paula worked tirelessly to provide objective information and critical assistance during each stage of viewing and evaluating prospective homes, putting in offers, and finalizing the purchase of my dream home. I was constantly impressed by her friendly, reassuring presence and uncanny ability to make herself available without being overbearing. She offered advice from her broad knowledge of the local market, home building, and specific regional issues and listened thoughtfully to my concerns despite my inexperience. Her transparency, honesty, and integrity have left a strong impression. I would recommend WK Real Estate's services to anyone looking to take the stress out of one of life's biggest decisions.

The transition from getting ready to sell my house, to listing, and the property transfer went smoothly. I was also able to find another home thanks to the folks at WK Real Estate. Thank you Paula for all your hard work!

Paula was wonderful to work with and I am very happy with my new home. I strongly recommend working with Paula if you are looking to purchase or sell a home in the Nelson area.

Paula and her team have been an indispensable element of our rental business for over 10 years. Her calm sensibility and even keeled judgement make her wonderful to work with, and those characteristics carry over into her clear and thoughtful communication style. We always have confidence that she is acting with compassion, patience, and perhaps most importantly (especially when it comes to landlord / tenant relations) with a great sense of fairness on our behalf.

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Paula! She’s so kind and sweet and is so ethical when it comes to her work. We are a first time home owners and had no knowledge of the market. I was pregnant back then and we were looking intensely before my baby girl arrived. Paula relentlessly was looking for the RIGHT home for us. She was so informative and honest. We also were on a tight budget…despite that she put 200% of herself and effort into helping us. We got to know her and the beauty is that she loves her job and people that she helps. It’s not about money, it’s about finding homes for people she genuinely cares about. Thank you Paula so much! As not only my husband and I get to enjoy our HOME but so does our baby girl.

Paula and her team have managed our property for the past 6 years and to say that we have been happy is a huge understatement. You feel as if it is more than just business with West Kootenay Real Estate Co. You immediately know that they care about what they are doing. If we could give them 10 stars out of 5 we would! From making sure that we have incredible tenants to helping us stay on top of any and all upkeep and repairs, WK Real Estate Co. has been excellent. The peace of mind knowing that everything is well taken care of is priceless. Leslie has been our property manager for the past few years and the transition from Paula being our active manager to Lesley has been seamless. Lesley, like Paula, is incredibly professional, on top of everything, an excellent communicator and a joy to work with. We have recently been working with Paula on helping us find a new "forever" home and, just like the property management side of the business, WK Real Estate Co's real estate services are first rate. They understand the market, work tirelessly, and you feel as if you are partnering with a friend who deeply cares about you. If you are looking for passionate, detail oriented people to help you with your real estate needs - be it buying, selling, renting or managing your property - you cannot make a better choice than the WK Real Estate Co. team.

I highly recommend WK Real Estate Co. They have managed our property for five years in a professional manor and have dealt with all issues with high integrate.