Vassi Balatico, Oakwyn Realty Ltd., Real Estate Agent BC - REW
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Vassi Balatico

Oakwyn Realty Ltd.

About Vassi

Real estate has never been about transactions for me — it’s about people. My path into real estate was shaped by witnessing how profoundly property decisions impact people’s lives — not just financially, but emotionally and generationally. Growing up in East Vancouver, and now as a mom of two boys, I have seen firsthand how neighborhoods evolve, how families build long-term stability through real estate, and how the right guidance at the right time can change outcomes. That connection to this ci...

Real estate has never been about transactions for me — it’s about people. My path into real estate was shaped by witnessing how profoundly property decisions impact people’s lives — not just financially, but emotionally and generationally. Growing up in East Vancouver, and now as a mom of two boys, I have seen firsthand how neighborhoods evolve, how families build long-term stability through real estate, and how the right guidance at the right time can change outcomes. That connection to this city, combined with a natural inclination to advocate for others, has led me to a career where strategy, trust, and human understanding intersect. Vancouver’s complexity — from zoning and density to diverse communities and multiplex development potential — is what keeps me engaged and why I’ve dedicated my career to mastering this market.

At the core of my work is a simple belief: real estate should feel empowering, not overwhelming. My commitment is to guide you calmly, strategically, and genuinely — every step of the way.


Kimberly Coutts 2026-02-21 Google
Kimberly Coutts worked with Vassi Balatico in 2026.
I first met Vassi Balatico while volunteering for Little Mountain Baseball, and it was immediately clear that she is a professional who leads with her values. Vassi is a true gem in the Vancouver real estate market, combining a deep commitment to community and family with an incredible work ethic. She is a skilled negotiator and a rare expert in land assembly—a complex field that requires immense precision and patience. Whether she is advocating for a family or navigating a large-scale development deal, Vassi’s partnership and integrity are unmatched. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
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Talia Albert 2026-01-18 Google
Talia Albert worked with Vassi Balatico in 2026.
Vassi was incredibly helpful with our purchase as first-time homebuyers. She's very responsive, kind, and patient. She made it clear that she was happy to work with us for as long as needed, until we found exactly what we wanted in a house, without compromising on anything we considered important. When it was time to place an offer, her knowledge and hard work were key in helping us get our ideal house at a great price. Vassi came highly recommended to us by close friends, who each had different, complementary things to say about working with her— and I can see why! She really cares about her clients and takes the time to understand their needs. We would work with her again, without hesitation, and strongly recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor!
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Rob Hoover 2025-01-15 Google
Rob Hoover worked with Vassi Balatico in 2025.
Vassi was friendly, knowledgeable, patient, thorough, informative and overall an amazing asset at every step of the purchasing process. Definitely recommend.
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Helene 2025-01-15 Google
Helene worked with Vassi Balatico in 2025.
As first-time homebuyers, the process of purchasing a house felt overwhelming and daunting, especially since we were hesitant about leaving Vancouver. Enter Vassi, who truly went above and beyond to guide us through every step of the journey—even navigating the added complication of progressing with a sale while we were unexpectedly out of the country! From the very beginning, Vassi made us feel supported, explaining everything in detail and ensuring we fully understood what to expect. Her patience and dedication were unmatched, and she never hesitated to answer our endless questions or address our concerns. Even after the purchase, Vassi connected us with contractors and other professionals to help us settle into our new home, demonstrating her genuine commitment to her clients. She helped us explore possibilities beyond the city of Vancouver which we were reluctant to leave, opening our eyes to options we hadn’t considered and giving us the confidence to make the leap. Thanks to her expertise and guidance, we found a home we truly love and never imagined could be ours! If you're looking for a realtor who genuinely cares, who listens, and who will hold your hand every step of the way, Vassi is the one. We couldn't have done it without her!
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Ron Bates 2023-10-12 Google
Ron Bates worked with Vassi Balatico in 2023.
With Vassi’s expertise, guidance and hard work, we sold in a day. I have recommended her to friends and family because I trust her 100%.
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Sandy Walker 2023-10-12 Google
Sandy Walker worked with Vassi Balatico in 2023.
Vassi…what an amazing person! She was extremely professional and attentive to my needs and concerns when searching for my home. She was always available for whenever I needed her and went over and above on all aspects when finding the best property for me. I highly recommend her if you are wanting a compassionate detail oriented veteran in the business.
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Ashley Chamberlayne 2023-10-12 Google
Ashley Chamberlayne worked with Vassi Balatico in 2023.
Vassi is a great realtor but more importantly she is a great person. She is someone who is professional, courteous, outgoing - but also so genuine and kind. She cares so much about her clients and the value they get from their transactions and she is dedicated like no other realtor I have ever met. She will help you during your transaction, and then for a lifetime afterwards (even if there’s nothing in it for her) because that’s just who she is. I have had the pleasure of working with Vassi for a few years and can honestly say that I would recommend her above anyone else I know. She will research, do due diligence and fight for you like you are someone she has known her whole life because that’s how much she cares. That’s who you want in your corner when buying a home.
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AA 2023-10-11 Google
AA worked with Vassi Balatico in 2023.
We absolutely loved working with Vassi for our recent sale and purchase! She did a fantastic job and surpassed all of our expectations! Vassi's responsiveness was off the charts - she was always just a phone call or text away, ready to assist us at any moment. She took the time to fully understand our needs and never pushed us to rush any decisions. Her wealth of insights and expertise truly made a difference in our experience. With her perfect balance of professionalism and genuine kindness, she made us feel at ease during what is typically a stressful time. We couldn't have been happier with our new place and we couldn't be happier with our choice in realtor - Vassi is simply incredible!
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Veronika Klaptocz 2023-10-05 Google
Veronika Klaptocz worked with Vassi Balatico in 2023.
Vassi is truly incredible at what she does. She’s thorough, responsive, and highly professional. She takes the time to understand her clients’ needs, is patient with those going through the process for the first time, empathetic, and follows through on what she says she’ll do. She wants to make sure her clients are putting offers on places that fit their goals and budget, and not compromising out of fear or pressure. She works with other agents collaboratively, to ensure the best result for her clients. She helped us find the perfect home for our family. We couldn’t have asked for a better agent and highly recommend her.
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Alejandra Manrique 2023-07-10 Google
Alejandra Manrique worked with Vassi Balatico in 2023.
We really enjoyed working with Vassi. She is easy to get a hold of and she shared her extensive knowledge of the market with us. She gave us good advice looking into the future while taking into account our current wishes and pet peeves. We would love to work with her again!
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Lowell Jordan 2022-12-17 Google
Lowell Jordan worked with Vassi Balatico in 2022.
When Vassi came to our house to consult about selling our home during the biggest snowfall of the year, we knew she meant business and she would do her best to represent us. It was a buyers market, and we knew that there could be a good chance of being underpriced and maybe not under ideal subject conditions, so we were a bit worried. Nearly two weeks later we sold at an excellent price and under ideal conditions that accommodated for our kids school, so we are ecstatic about the selling of our home. Vassi worked VERY hard and she is so professional, we recommend her highly…. It was the “perfect deal” for us.
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Jessica Richard 2022-11-23 Google
Jessica Richard worked with Vassi Balatico in 2022.
JOY Case 2022-11-07 Google
JOY Case worked with Vassi Balatico in 2022.
Vassi is a consummate professional who has a tremendous amount of knowledge, expertise and experience in commercial and residential real estate. She is kind, thorough, detailed, up to date, wise and puts her clients first. As a real estate professional myself, it is an honour to work with Vassi and I would highly recommend her to anyone in the market for commercial or residential real estate.
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Linda H 2022-10-24 Google
Linda H worked with Vassi Balatico in 2022.
I highly recommend Vassi as someone that can definitely help with real estate transactions. Whether you’re buying or selling, she has a vast knowledge of the GVRD area and beyond, she has very useful statistical information at her fingertips that she shared with us during our purchase process. Vassi works hard and when we bought, we lived in a different city, so she was our eyes and ears for every property we were interested in. She took the time to get to know us, what we like, what we don’t like, and presented options, visited them and took the time to tour on our behalf. We trust her judgment, she’s not afraid to tell us when there’s something wrong with a place and recommend a different alternative. When you’re buying or selling real estate, it’s a big commitment and it sure helps to have someone you can TRUST. We are so grateful for all the things she’s done for us.
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Hilary Snodden 2022-10-14 Google
Hilary Snodden worked with Vassi Balatico in 2022.
Vassi is a true professional that went above and beyond to make a very stressful selling and buying process a lot less stressful for my husband and I. Not only is she very knowledgable, it is obvious that she cares a great deal about her clients and wants to ensure they are genuinely happy rather than just looking to get a deal done for the commission. On the selling side she worked very hard to get us several offers and a closing price far beyond our expectations and much higher than the list price. On the buying side she worked just as hard to get us a great deal and to ensure all the closing dates lined up. She is very dedicated to her clients and is always available. We greatly appreciate all that she did for us and will continue to use her for any future sales or purchases. If you are looking for an amazing agent who is diligent and really cares about her clients do not hesitate to call Vassi. We have already had other friends buy and sell with her and they were just as happy with her services as we were. We cannot recommend her enough!
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Ben Marten 2022-10-14 Google
Ben Marten worked with Vassi Balatico in 2022.
I can’t recommend Vassi enough. She was very patient with my process of helping me find my first place. She was always available to answer questions and even followed up and stayed in touch after the purchase. You will be very happy if you choose to have her as your realtor!
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