Ben Chimes*

*Personal Real Estate Corporation | Stilhavn Real Estate Services

Guiding your journey through the Vancouver real estate market.

About Ben

BEN CHIMES - FOUNDER
PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION
Ben is one of Vancouver’s most trusted real estate advisors, known for his calm confidence, thoughtful guidance, and refined approach to representing homes across the city. With more than 1,500 homes sold and over 20 years of experience, Ben pairs deep market insight with a genuine desire to help people move forward with clarity and certainty. A lifelong West Coaster, Ben’s understanding of Vancouver runs deeper than property data. He knows how...

BEN CHIMES - FOUNDER

PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

Ben is one of Vancouver’s most trusted real estate advisors, known for his calm confidence, thoughtful guidance, and refined approach to representing homes across the city. With more than 1,500 homes sold and over 20 years of experience, Ben pairs deep market insight with a genuine desire to help people move forward with clarity and certainty. A lifelong West Coaster, Ben’s understanding of Vancouver runs deeper than property data. He knows how homes are lived in — the rituals, the design details, the neighbourhood characteristics that create connection and belonging. This informs a marketing approach rooted in strategic storytelling, elevated presentation, and meticulous preparation that highlights each home’s unique appeal. Clients rely on Ben not just for results, but for his ability to simplify complex decisions and protect their best interests throughout the process. He shows his own listings, negotiates every term, and remains hands-on from first conversation to final handover — ensuring every detail is handled with care. Whether guiding a growing family to their next chapter or representing a more distinctive residence, Ben brings the same level of attention, advocacy, and professionalism to every home he represents. His reputation has been built on long-term relationships, repeat business, and trust earned over decades. Service that blends professionalism with personal connection — giving you confidence, clarity, and an exceptional experience from start to finish.

CAREY SUMMERFELT - PARTNER

Carey Summerfelt is the engine behind The Chimes Group’s seamless client experience. With two decades in Vancouver and a background as a leading event producer in the Lower Mainland, she brings a rare combination of operational excellence, creative problem-solving, and genuine client care to every listing. Carey oversees preparation, presentation, and logistics with an eye for detail that ensures nothing slips through the cracks. From staging consults and vendor coordination to marketing execution and showing flow, she keeps each project moving forward smoothly — elevating the client experience while supporting the strategic vision behind every sale. Her strength lies in anticipating needs before they arise, communicating clearly, and ensuring clients always feel supported and informed. Carey thrives behind the scenes, making complex processes feel effortless and ensuring the team delivers at the highest level — every single time. Born and raised on Vancouver Island, Carey brings a grounded warmth and a deep commitment to service that clients consistently appreciate. Outside of work, she can be found on the basketball court or enjoying Vancouver’s parks with her King Charles Spaniel. Execution, detail, and care — Carey brings it all together.

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Stilhavn Real Estate Services
26 Years Experience
Fluent In English
https://chimesgroup.ca/

Ian Pitcher 2026-02-06 Google

Ian Pitcher worked with Ben Chimes PREC* in 2026.

Would recommend Ben and Carey to any of my family and friends! Amazing service.

Kelly Ryan 2025-10-20 Google

Kelly Ryan worked with Ben Chimes PREC* in 2025.

Ben Chines and his team sold my house in May 2025 during the roughest market in a long time. We could have sold it at list price the first day it was on the market, but Ben said, let the house be seen. One week later we accepted offers and ended up selling $200,000 over list. It was a pleasure working with Ben. He knew the neighbourhood, and gave excellent advice on preparing the house for sale. We had 54 groups of interested buyers go through the house over 7 days, at a time when nothing was selling. The person who had recommended Ben told me “just do whatever Ben says” and I did. What a joy to have competing offers in a dead market. I can’t say enough about Ben and his team. They were fun, efficient, friendly and enthusiastic. Want to sell your house? Hire them. It’s a no-brainer. Kelly from Kitsilano

Adam Mitchell 2025-05-07 Google

Adam Mitchell worked with Ben Chimes PREC* in 2025.

This was our third house purchase with the Chimes Real Estate Group and fifth transaction overall counting the selling of existing homes to facilitate transactions. The process keeps getting better and better. The team kept us organized the entire way through and there was no concern that something was going to get dropped or left to a last minute panic. They were able to execute an extremely complex negotiation with multiple subject to sale steps, providing sound advice throughout, and really stepping up to the challenge of some tight timelines requested by both parties. The phrase "a real pro's pro" applies to the team. No flashy gimmicks, just straight forward advice and results.

Carolyn Daniels 2025-02-16 Google

Carolyn Daniels worked with Ben Chimes PREC* in 2025.

Ben and Carey helped me find my new home, they both were very knowledgeable about the area. They helped me view numerous properties and I certainly would recommend them. Thank you for all your professional guidance.

Michelle Morin 2024-11-11 Google

Michelle Morin worked with Ben Chimes PREC* in 2024.

We worked with Ben and Carrie on both our purchase and sale this summer. The search was long and involved many offers, but they stuck with us to find the perfect place to grow our family. We are so happy with our new home and felt very supported by the entire team at StilHavn. The way it worked out both the purchase and sale happened when we were travelling, which would have been stressful but they were so organized and easy to communicate with throughout every step.

Mary Lou Riederer 2024-10-22 Google

Mary Lou Riederer worked with Ben Chimes PREC* in 2024.

Ben Chimes and Carey Summerfelt expertly helped me to sell my house in May and then to find my new home in June this year. I felt supported every step of the way. They thoughtfully managed every detail and paid close attention to what was best for me when choosing the next home. You will be well cared for by this team!

Tracy Jeffery 2024-10-16 Google

Tracy Jeffery worked with Ben Chimes PREC* in 2024.

Chimes Real Estate gave me sound advice and worked hard to sell my home. They held Open Houses as well as showings by appointment. Their photos and literature were gorgeous and their sign was eye-catching. Carey helped me through this stressful process in countless ways; she even took me to Canadian Tire on moving day to buy a new battery for my car when mine was dead and I had a ferry to catch to get to my new home! I am the fourth member of my family to use Chimes, for buying and selling. they are that good!

Amanda Lim 2024-10-12 Google

Amanda Lim worked with Ben Chimes PREC* in 2024.

Ben and his team provide exceptional service and are dedicated professionals. In our experience working with them, we've felt that they've gone above and beyond to find us homes that are the right fit for us, and have guided us through every step of purchasing and selling our homes in an earnest and transparent way. I appreciate their attention to detail, quick response times and kindness. Special thanks also to Carey who is an absolute gem of a human who had an answer for everything, and was always there when we needed her. I could not recommend them enough and look forward to continuing to work with them well into the future. Ben, you are the best in the biz!

Alex C 2024-08-11 Personal Website

Alex C worked with Ben Chimes PREC* in 2024.

“Ben is super knowledgeable and well respected by other realtors, which helps the negotiation process go smoothly. His team is top notch! Carey is amazing, and I would absolutely work with them again.”

Terri M 2024-03-19 Personal Website

Terri M worked with Ben Chimes PREC* in 2024.

Ben and Carey took good care of me from start to finish in the process of selling my Yaletown condo. They made great suggestions for me to prepare it for showing, brought in a skilled photographer, and even some nice touches to show it at its best. I was completely on board with the sales strategy we agreed on, as I needed a quick sale due to a rapidly approaching close on my soon-to-be new home. Good pricing, good negotiating, good presentation, and good fortune, got a good sale price, and very good closing date😃! This is a concierge real estate service, and based on my experience I recommend them without reservation.

Paul 2023-09-15 Personal Website

Paul worked with Ben Chimes PREC* in 2023.

“I had a terrific experience working with Phil Reigh to purchase my first home in Vancouver. Phil is a confident professional that gave me insightful advice into the properties that we viewed. When we found the place I wanted, Phil was wonderful in conducting the required background research and negotiations needed to close the deal quickly. He is a shrewd broker and got me a great deal! I had an awesome time working with Phil and would highly recommend him.”

Chris H 2023-01-27 Personal Website

Chris H worked with Ben Chimes PREC* in 2023.

“I have no doubt that Phil was the key to our successful purchase of a property in Kitsilano. We had a multiple-offer situation and I am certain that Phil’s guidance led to our being able to have the best offer without overpaying. Beyond that, he was able to provide superb references for a home inspector, notary and property manager. The quality of his references validated my original positive view. Phil has superb local knowledge of the Vancouver market and is well connected in the real-estate community. He conducted himself with impeccable integrity and was a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend him if you are looking for an agent.”

Andrew F 2022-12-03 Personal Website

Andrew F worked with Ben Chimes PREC* in 2022.

Ben is thoughtful, communicative, and knowledgeable. My wife and I enjoyed working with him in finding our first home in Vancouver. Highly recommend working with him and his team at Stilhavn!

Agne Ziuraite 2022-10-30 Google

Agne Ziuraite worked with Ben Chimes PREC* in 2022.

Christina T 2022-04-09 Personal Website

Christina T worked with Ben Chimes PREC* in 2022.

“It was a real pleasure having Ben as my real estate agent. Right from the get-go, he approached things with eagerness and professionalism. By working together to establish rigorous criteria at the start, we were able to refine my search so as not to waste time viewing countless unsuitable properties. This strategy paid off, as I quickly found a place that met all my criteria and with little effort (at least on my part!). From there, Ben reviewed various negotiation strategies with me, and together we decided on the best way to secure the property at a price that I was comfortable with. He skillfully handled the negotiation and put me at ease throughout the process. From start to finish, Ben was first-rate, making the home-buying experience the joy that it should be.”

Dana Friesen Smith 2021-10-08

Dana Friesen Smith worked with Ben Chimes PREC* in 2021 in Vancouver.

Michael W 2021-08-22 Personal Website

Michael W worked with Ben Chimes PREC* in 2021.

“Ben helped us sell our condo and purchase our new townhouse which was still under construction; I have heard many horror stories about similar situations. Ben was on top of all the details and made sure we didn’t have any surprises. His advice was right-on and he always did what he said he would do, making sure that we had a good experience through what could have been a very stressful situation. I would definitely recommend Ben.”

Michele and Daryle 2021-06-14 Personal Website

Michele and Daryle worked with Ben Chimes PREC* in 2021.

“Selling a home can be more than a simple financial transaction. Especially if it involves separating from a house that has been for many years the family home. We have been lucky in selecting Ben and his team to help us go through the sale of our home. All along Ben was easily reachable, offered good advice and was very professional in every way. The sale of our house was quick and smooth which is what a seller hopes for.”

Thomas B 2021-02-11 Personal Website

Thomas B worked with Ben Chimes PREC* in 2021.

“Not often am I as compelled to write a testimonial as this. The attention, patience and focus received from Ben throughout my long and inconsistent house search has been un-matched. Throughout this unfamiliar process I was helped and educated to buy the house that was a better match to my requirements than I myself appreciated at the time. I would recommend Ben’s services without reservation to anyone entering or returning to the property market in the Vancouver area. ”

Roxana K 2020-11-22 Personal Website

Roxana K worked with Ben Chimes PREC* in 2020.

“As someone who has been searching for a long time and a first-time buyer, Phil was really listened to what I was looking for and helped navigate the market. I was able to find a beautiful apartment at a great time and Phil made the entire process go smoothly and stress-free! Anyone looking to buy should go talk to him, he really makes you feel heard and is there throughout the entire process. Couldn’t have asked for a better person !”

Sophie Robinson Drummond 2020-08-19 Facebook

Helped Sophie Robinson Drummond to buy a lot in 2020.

My partner and I met Phil this summer and we instantly knew we wanted to work with him to find our future home. His warm kind presence made us feel comfortable and relaxed. In the first email conversation, we saw how committed Phil was with the details and the quality of information he provided. As first-time buyers during COVID-19, we knew this might take some time and that we would have a lot of questions! A large proportion of communication was over the phone and emails as... we had limited time to speak in person. Phil was always available and responded promptly to all our very lengthy emails, very professional, and very personable with all communication, it was genuinely a pleasure. Phil kept us in the loop with all the updates with integrity and provided us with direct news we needed to hear. He gave us some great advice and he openly shared all his knowledge with us to better inform us to make a decision. A few bumps in the road with the common outbid process and other usual things but Phil's positivity and encouragement kept us going and we are so grateful we came across the property we did and were able to successfully make an offer that was accepted the same day. We know Phil will be alongside us all the way until we move into our home and are so grateful for the service he provides. Phil went above and beyond; a huge heartfelt thank you! We thoroughly recommend Phil and have already passed his details onto two friends of ours looking to buy in the area.

Paula and Gordon 2020-07-19 Personal Website

Paula and Gordon worked with Ben Chimes PREC* in 2020.

“Our experience with Phil was amazing. We can’t emphasize enough what a consummate professional he is. He was able to get our place staged and ready for sale in a timely manner to a superbly high standard. Any questions we had along the way were addressed quickly and efficiently. We have bought and sold numerous times across North America and can honestly say that Phil has im- pressed us beyond measure. If you want to sell or buy with a true professional, then Phil is the realtor to trust.”

Dave D 2020-02-20 Personal Website

Dave D worked with Ben Chimes PREC* in 2020.

“Working with Ben was a wonderful experience. From day one, he took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for and to explain the current subtleties of the market. As a first time buyer, I had questions about everything and he always took the time to answer each and every one of them. He was extremely thorough in their research prior to viewings and quick to point out aspects of a home that wouldn’t work for me. I never felt pressured with Ben – he simply kept working until we found something that was perfect for me. He really made me feel that I was important to him; at the end of the day he was more concerned with my satisfaction than with making a sale. When it came time to sell my place and upgrade to something larger, I knew who to call!”

Celeste 2019-10-05 Personal Website

Celeste worked with Ben Chimes PREC* in 2019.

“Phil helped me purchase a condo in early spring of 2022 and I have only good things to say. It was a sellers market, but thanks to Phil’s local knowledge, tailored listings, and guidance through the process, I secured a place that was in the neighbourhood I wanted, that checked the boxes, and was under my budget. Phil is responsive, knowledgeable, personable, professional, and well-connected. He helped coordinate timely viewings, which ultimately allowed me the time needed to think the decision through, do an inspection, and get everything in order to make a competitive offer. He went above and beyond and I highly recommend his services.”

Amanda Adsit 2019-10-02 Facebook

Amanda Adsit worked with Ben Chimes PREC* in 2019.

An absolute stand-up guy! Extremely helpful & true to his word. Will go above and beyond for his clients. Would highly recommend working with Phil in any capacity.

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