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About Karim
Karim Virani’s warm, friendly demeanor and confident handshake is the first thing you notice when you meet him. He’s one of those individuals who have the ability to put you at ease and make you feel comfortable. Karim Virani has been a Realtor since 1988 and his tremendous passion for the real estate industry has garnered him many awards, consistently ranking top 1% of all Realtors in Greater Vancouver, and top 100 Realtors in Canada – achievements which can only be obtained by a Realtor who p...
Karim Virani’s warm, friendly demeanor and confident handshake is the first thing you notice when you meet him. He’s one of those individuals who have the ability to put you at ease and make you feel comfortable.
Karim Virani has been a Realtor since 1988 and his tremendous passion for the real estate industry has garnered him many awards, consistently ranking top 1% of all Realtors in Greater Vancouver, and top 100 Realtors in Canada – achievements which can only be obtained by a Realtor who provides the highest level of professional service and strong negotiation skills.
With his knack for negotiating the best deal, Karim has made dreams come true for hundreds of real estate buyers and sellers. His endearing smile and warm style allows your home to be sold with a personality and charm that only he can give. Karim says, “Always give your best effort. Honor your word. Treat people with respect. Those are the principles I learned at an early age and they’re the same ones I bring to each of my clients.”
Being a top producer on a consistent basis is not easily attainable, but Karim is committed to working hard, and providing excellent service to his clients and this is demonstrated by the high level of referral business he receives. Karim credits his success to his constant search for innovative ways to help his clients. He’s done it by combining time-honored traditions, professional service and a commitment to meeting client’s needs with cutting-edge technology.
Karim has an exceptional organizational ability and a keen eye for the minutest details when it comes to selling or buying your home. His incredible passion and energy to get things done is a reassuring feeling that you have the best pilot at the wheel. He drives his team with the same self assurance and confidence that go into each and every one of his real estate transactions. His steadfast commitment to each of his clients has earned him the reputation of being one of North Shore’s top real estate professionals. Karim holds the prestigious designation from the Institute of Luxury Homes, as a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist and is a member of the Million Dollar Guild. For 2015 Karim was recognized as the Top 1% of all Realtors from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver and has been given the 2015 MLS Medallion President’s Club Lifetime Member award.
Karim invites you to call him at any time at 604.913.1000 to discuss all of your real estate needs and looks forward to putting his expertise to work for you.
- VIRANI REAL ESTATE ADVISORS
- 38 Years Experience
- Fluent In English, French, Italian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Punjabi, Hindi, Russian, Ukrainian
- http://www.virani.ca
Paul Ambrose Lythgo 2022-07-09 Google
Helped Paul Ambrose Lythgo to buy & sell a home(s) in 2022.
We purchased a new 2br from Shawn Safarkhah at Virani (listing agents). His key management skills were absolutely deplorable. He provided a single key to the unit, despite the contract requiring two sets, so we had to share for a week until we got our lock replaced. A week later, Shawn provided an additional key (which was now useless), as well as a new key for the built-in safe in our unit. Turns out, he provided the wrong key to the safe. My sales agent & I went to great lengths to provide him with instructions for obtaining a replacement key, but he/seller was uninterested in helping. After weeks of trying to get him to fulfill his contractual obligation to provide us with a key, he flat out refused. I had to go to expense of notarizing a form, buying a replacement key, and having it shipped to me. Shame on Shawn for being this awful at his job, and shame on Virani for associating with him. I would certainly *never* sell with Virani, and would think twice about purchasing from a Virani agent in the future.
Read moreSandra Daycock 2022-06-09 Google
Listed and Sold a property for Sandra Daycock in 2022.
Haneef and Shawn were an absolute pleasure to work with. Virani truly has the network and connections to manage a sale in the higher-end market. Haneef gave great advice and valuable contacts to help prepare our home for sale, and the Virani team was essential in managing the process of showing, negotiation and sale. We are very satisfied and would highly recommend Virani!
Read moreFrank Palmer 2022-06-09 Google
Helped Frank Palmer to buy & sell a home(s) in 2022.
To who it may concern: I’d like to express my heartfelt thanks to the excellent service that has always been provided to me by the team of professionals at Virani Real Estate Advisors. Over many years, I have done numerous deals in both selling and buying homes, condos and investment properties and all of them were done with Virani. What I can tell you from first-hand experience, is that not all real estate agents or firms are created with an equal amount of dedication and commitment to their practice. The Virani team lead by their Founders, Karim & Haneef Virani have trained all of their staff the importance of building life-long and valued relationships. Their motto is all about building integrity, trust, relationships and overall honesty. All real estate firms and their agents have knowledge of the markets they serve, but Virani has a much deeper overall knowledge of the local, national and world markets and their value in the years to come. Just when you think that they have completed their task and assignment they continue to surprise with their follow-up even months and years later. When you think of Virani, think of knowledge, responsiveness, communication and negotiation skills and the very best in customer service and follow-up If any of you are looking for a Real Estate Advisor that goes beyond in helping you start or build your real estate portfolio, look no further than Virani. Frank Palmer PS&Co. / Chairman
Read moreDean Quasar 2022-06-09 Google
Helped Dean Quasar to buy & sell a home(s) in 2022.
Really poor. Actually average for Vancouver. Which objectively is really poor. Agent couldn't / wouldn't give me any coherent answers about his own listing. Scheduling a viewing was about as difficult as trying to hitch hike on a space shuttle. Tried to sell me on deficiencies during the viewing. You guys are selling shelter. Its a necessity. People will buy from you regardless. You don't have to be so shady to do it. Try it. You'll continue to make heaps of money and maybe even EARN some respect in the process.
Read moreAltaf Merali 2022-06-09 Google
Listed and Sold a property for Altaf Merali in 2022.
Very professional in all aspects of the real estate industry. From, listing tools (especially virtual tour) to marketing to completion of sale. Truly the Cream of the Crop in the industry!
Read moresanaz hendi 2022-06-09 Google
Listed and Sold a condo for sanaz hendi in 2022.
Shawn Safarkhah was absolutely wonderful to work with. He is very professional and thorough and helped sell our condo seamlessly for above asking price! He is a fantastic negotiator and extremely communicative. Highly recommended!
Read morePJ Murphy 2022-06-09 Google
Helped PJ Murphy to buy & sell a home(s) in 2022.
Thank you Haneef!!!!!! We couldn't have asked for a better experience when buying our new home and selling our existing home. I was worried that the pandemic would make the process difficult but your expertise and professionalism delivered a seamless result. Every step of the process went according to plan and your excellent negotiating skills got amazing value for us. We also appreciated the excellent pictures and home video that had our place looking its best. The whole experience was a 10/10 in all respects. Thank you Haneef from myself and our family - we really appreciate everything you did for us! Dr Peter J Murphy
Read moreShohreh Rahmatian 2022-06-09 Google
Listed and Sold a property for Shohreh Rahmatian in 2022.
We used the service of realtor Shawn Safarkhah. He was the best realtor one could ask for, a true 5 star realtor. He was attentive to our needs, well informed about the market & trends, as well as an able negotiator with a gentle nature. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a realtor to sell their property in an efficient, smooth and attentive way.
Read moreRia Terins Murphy 2022-06-09 Google
Helped Ria Terins Murphy to buy & sell a home(s) in 2022.
Buying and selling a home in the best of times is stressful but during a pandemic it is more so. From start to finish, Haneef and his team were fantastic. We appreciate all of their patience, hard work, professionalism and humour. 11 out of 10 as an experience! Thank you Haneef, Shawn and the whole Virani family- you got us a dream home.
Read moreAltaf Merali 2022-05-22 Google
Altaf Merali worked with Karim Virani in 2022.
Very professional in all aspects of the real estate industry. From, listing tools (especially virtual tour) to marketing to completion of sale. Truly the Cream of the Crop in the industry!
Read moreFrank Palmer 2022-04-22 Google
Frank Palmer worked with Karim Virani in 2022.
To who it may concern: I’d like to express my heartfelt thanks to the excellent service that has always been provided to me by the team of professionals at Virani Real Estate Advisors. Over many years, I have done numerous deals in both selling and buying homes, condos and investment properties and all of them were done with Virani. What I can tell you from first-hand experience, is that not all real estate agents or firms are created with an equal amount of dedication and commitment to their practice. The Virani team lead by their Founders, Karim & Haneef Virani have trained all of their staff the importance of building life-long and valued relationships. Their motto is all about building integrity, trust, relationships and overall honesty. All real estate firms and their agents have knowledge of the markets they serve, but Virani has a much deeper overall knowledge of the local, national and world markets and their value in the years to come. Just when you think that they have completed their task and assignment they continue to surprise with their follow-up even months and years later. When you think of Virani, think of knowledge, responsiveness, communication and negotiation skills and the very best in customer service and follow-up If any of you are looking for a Real Estate Advisor that goes beyond in helping you start or build your real estate portfolio, look no further than Virani. Frank Palmer PS&Co. / Chairman
Read morePatricia Stevens 2022-04-22 Google
Patricia Stevens worked with Karim Virani in 2022.
Haneef and Shawn were a pleasure to work with. They are well informed about the market, answered my questions thoroughly and provided information quickly. I never felt rushed or pressured as I sold my condo and bought a new home. Selling one's home can be a stressful experience, but with Virani, it was an enjoyable experience. I felt I was in safe and trusted hands.
Read moreMagdalena Malvido 2022-03-25 Google
Magdalena Malvido worked with Karim Virani in 2022.
Haneef has a very solid understanding of the local housing market and a vast network of contacts to advertise properties, along with an engaging personality. The Virani team was very professional and quick to address my questions and requests throughout the process. Would definitively recommend and use them again.
Read moreSandra Daycock 2022-03-18 Google
Sandra Daycock worked with Karim Virani in 2022.
Haneef and Shawn were an absolute pleasure to work with. Virani truly has the network and connections to manage a sale in the higher-end market. Haneef gave great advice and valuable contacts to help prepare our home for sale, and the Virani team was essential in managing the process of showing, negotiation and sale. We are very satisfied and would highly recommend Virani!
Read moresanaz hendi 2021-12-08 Google
sanaz hendi worked with Karim Virani in 2021.
Shawn Safarkhah was absolutely wonderful to work with. He is very professional and thorough and helped sell our condo seamlessly for above asking price! He is a fantastic negotiator and extremely communicative. Highly recommended!
Read moreShohreh Rahmatian 2021-12-08 Google
Shohreh Rahmatian worked with Karim Virani in 2021.
We used the service of realtor Shawn Safarkhah. He was the best realtor one could ask for, a true 5 star realtor. He was attentive to our needs, well informed about the market & trends, as well as an able negotiator with a gentle nature. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a realtor to sell their property in an efficient, smooth and attentive way.
Read moreRia Terins Murphy 2021-07-08 Google
Ria Terins Murphy worked with Karim Virani in 2021.
Buying and selling a home in the best of times is stressful but during a pandemic it is more so. From start to finish, Haneef and his team were fantastic. We appreciate all of their patience, hard work, professionalism and humour. 11 out of 10 as an experience! Thank you Haneef, Shawn and the whole Virani family- you got us a dream home.
Read morePJ Murphy 2021-07-08 Google
PJ Murphy worked with Karim Virani in 2021.
Thank you Haneef!!!!!! We couldn't have asked for a better experience when buying our new home and selling our existing home. I was worried that the pandemic would make the process difficult but your expertise and professionalism delivered a seamless result. Every step of the process went according to plan and your excellent negotiating skills got amazing value for us. We also appreciated the excellent pictures and home video that had our place looking its best. The whole experience was a 10/10 in all respects. Thank you Haneef from myself and our family - we really appreciate everything you did for us! Dr Peter J Murphy
Read morePJ Murphy 2021-06-28 Google
Helped PJ Murphy to buy & sell a home(s) in 2021.
Thank you Haneef!!!!!! We couldn't have asked for a better experience when buying our new home and selling our existing home. I was worried that the pandemic would make the process difficult but your expertise and professionalism delivered a seamless result. Every step of the process went according to plan and your excellent negotiating skills got amazing value for us. We also appreciated the excellent pictures and home video that had our place looking its best. The whole experience was a 10/10 in all respects. Thank you Haneef from myself and our family - we really appreciate everything you did for us! Dr Peter J Murphy
Read moreRia Terins Murphy 2021-06-28 Google
Helped Ria Terins Murphy to buy & sell a home(s) in 2021.
Buying and selling a home in the best of times is stressful but during a pandemic it is more so. From start to finish, Haneef and his team were fantastic. We appreciate all of their patience, hard work, professionalism and humour. 11 out of 10 as an experience! Thank you Haneef, Shawn and the whole Virani family- you got us a dream home.
Read moreMagen Au 2021-03-28 Google
Helped Magen Au to buy & sell a home(s) in 2021.
Haneef Virani was GREAT to work with! He showed a genuine interest and excitement about listing our house and came well prepared. We had to purchase a property and sell our house at the same time and he bridged that transaction perfectly. The team at Virani Real-estate are professional, honest and knowledgeable. I’ve sold and purchased multiple properties using their services and my experience is always amazing. They truly go above and beyond what you expect from your realtor.
Read moreshayna tracey 2020-12-28 Google
Helped shayna tracey to buy & sell a home(s) in 2020.
The experience of working with Virani Real Estate advisors has been miles above my expectations, and a far superior experience compared to any other realty company I have worked with. They put a tremendous effort in to selling my home. They did a fantastic job in marketing it, in generating interest, and consistently following up with interested parties. Everything about their practices were far above my already very high standards. The contracts they write are so detailed and considerate for their clients that I felt very well taken care of. When it came to searching for a home, they were very patient with me, I am the type that like to look at many many homes before I made my selection so that I could feel confident when I made my choice. They never made me feel like a bother - in fact they encouraged me in my process, and also suggested additional homes to view. When it came to making offers they were very knowledgable in market values and assessments and exactly what the market was doing so we could make the most savvy offers. I would like to add that we have four young children, so house selling and house hunting is a daunting endeavour. Both Haneef and Shawn were absolute angels. They were patient with working around nap times and as we trudged all these youngsters in and out of car seats from viewing after viewing. Anyone with children who are going to be going through a house selling or buying should be aware that not only do you get superior service and expertise with Virani, but they also make you feel at ease and are so good with children and families it really did make a stressful situation into a pleasure. Not to mention I know they got us the best offer for our house, and got us a great price on the house we are moving into! I can not say enough about both Shawn and Haneef!
Read moreShay T. 2020-11-20 Yelp
Helped Shay T. to buy & sell a home(s) in 2020.
I have worked with a number of realtors over the years, and Haneef Virani and Shawn Safarkhah are the best realtors. For selling my home they put in a tremendous effort into marketing our home to get a huge amount of exposure. They were fantastic in following up with perspective buyers, and when it came to negotiations I know they got us the best price for our home. They know the area, the market values and trends, and were able to use all their knowledge to help us so much in negotiations. For buying a home, they were very patient as it is my process to view many, many homes. Again, their knowledge of the area, and the homes on the market was such a help. And their knowledge of fair market value and trends ensured we got a great price on the home we purchased. They are superb at answering calls, texts, and emails very promptly. I felt like a priority through the entire process. They are confident and savvy, without making me feel any sort of pressure. The contracts they wrote for both the sale/purchase of our home made me feel very well taken care of. They were very detailed, and I appreciated that as I know the contracts were definitely written to work in our favour on every little thing. I also have young children and they were patient and sweet as I had to bring my youngsters to most of the viewings. I would recommend Virani Realtors to anyone and everyone!
Read moreAsiyeh Eslami 2020-09-28 Google
Helped Asiyeh Eslami to buy a condo in 2020.
Shawn at Virani Real Estate Advisors helped us purchasing a new brand 2-bedroom condo in Burnaby, within 3 months. He also managed to get a considerable discount on our purchase. We are so happy having him as our realtor. Highly recommended!
Read moreMoein Ahmadipour 2020-09-28 Google
Moein Ahmadipour worked with Karim Virani in 2020.
Shawn at Virani Real State Advisors helped us enormously to find our home. He is professional, and works hard to help his clients. We are very happy with Virani's service.
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