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James Hau*

*Personal Real Estate Corporation | FaithWilson Christies International Real Estate

Every home tells a story, but it's the people who give that story meaning. I’d be deeply grateful for the chance to hear yours.

About James

Biography:
James Hau brings precision, strategic foresight, and a data-driven mindset to his role as a trusted real estate advisor in Greater Vancouver. Since becoming licensed in 2015, James has led clients through approximately $300 million in real estate transactions, earning a reputation for integrity, results, and a deep command of market analytics.
Real estate has been James’s passion since 2009, when an internship sparked what would soon become a lifelong calling. By 2011, he was investing ...

Biography:

James Hau brings precision, strategic foresight, and a data-driven mindset to his role as a trusted real estate advisor in Greater Vancouver. Since becoming licensed in 2015, James has led clients through approximately $300 million in real estate transactions, earning a reputation for integrity, results, and a deep command of market analytics.

Real estate has been James’s passion since 2009, when an internship sparked what would soon become a lifelong calling. By 2011, he was investing in properties himself, honing his instincts for value and opportunity. Over the past decade, James has established himself as a leading force in Vancouver’s real estate industry—recognized for both his oustanding performance and professionalism. He has been named the #1 Selling Agent at Faith Wilson | Christie’s International Real Estate for five consecutive years, received the prestigious Master Medallion and President’s Club Awards, and is one of only three advisors in Western Canada to be inducted into the Christie’s International Real Estate Master Circle, an elite network of 200 top-tier real estate professionals worldwide.

James specializes in Vancouver’s Westside and Richmond, where he works closely with a diverse range of domestic and international clientele. His fluency in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese places him in a uniquely advantageous position to build extraordinary connections within Greater Vancouver’s diverse and multicultural community.

He believes that every home has its own unique story and deserves its own strategic approach.

Respected not only for his analytical depth but also for his marketing ingenuity, James and his team are known for delivering world-class, design-forward campaigns that stand out in even the most competitive markets. With an eye for aesthetics and a commitment to innovation, they craft bespoke strategies that maximize exposure, highlight each home’s distinct appeal, and ultimately elevate the client experience.

Whether guiding a family into their next chapter or representing a multi-generational portfolio, James understands that real estate is never just about square footage, it’s about people, trust, and meaningful relationships.

“What matters most to me is the trust people place in me when they let me into their lives. A home is more than just walls and a roof, it’s a collection of moments, milestones, quiet mornings, and unforgettable laughter. It’s where life happens, and where it’s remembered most vividly. Every home tells a story—but it’s the people who give that story meaning.”

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JAMES HAU PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS:

1. Presidents Club Award: Recognizes James' position within the TOP 1% of all real estate advisors within Greater Vancouver for the volume of successful projects. Representing his commitment to the industry and his clientele.

2. Master Medallion Award (Consecutive): Designates James within at least the TOP 10% of all real estate advisors within Greater Vancouver.

3. Christie's International Vancouver Masters Circle: This is real estate's most exclusive & elite group made up of only 200 of the highest-performing luxury real estate specialists from all across the globe. James is one of the only four recipients in Western Canada.

4. FWG Presidents Club Award: Ranks James in the TOP 1% in the Faith Wilson Group and Christies International Vancouver.

5. Christie's International Luxury Real Estate Specialist Designation: This certification was garnered through Christies International's education program. Which recognizes James as a luxury specialist trained from the top luxury real estate boutiques in the world.

6. Faith Wilson Christies International Top Individual Performer 2020,2021,2022, 2023, 2024: This award distinguishes James as the #1 agent within all of Faith Wilson Christies International Vancouver, in recognition of performance, leadership, and innovation. This is the highest honour achievable in this prestigious firm.

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  • FaithWilson Christies International Real Estate
  • 11 Years Experience
  • Fluent In Cantonese, English, Mandarin, Punjabi, Vietnamese
  • http://www.jameshauhomes.ca
Joyce Hung 2023-02-09 Google
Helped Joyce Hung to buy & sell a home(s) in 2023.
James and his team helped us bought a new place AND sold our old place at the price points we wanted all within 10 days! That's super human effort and although stressful, they were able to make it as painless as possible. We'd recommend James and his team if you're in the market for a dream home :)
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Ann Niu 2023-01-09 Google
Helped Ann Niu to buy a property in 2023.
James is a joy to work with. With his extensive knowledge in real estate, you are assured that you get valuable information and advice from him and his team. Because of the current volatile market situation, our plans changed but they remained very professional and supportive of our decision. It took a while but with their patience and guidance, we were able to acquire the property that was within our budget. I highly recommend him and his team.
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Ann Niu 2022-12-23 Google
Helped Ann Niu to buy a property in 2022.
James is a joy to work with. With his extensive knowledge in real estate, you are assured that you get valuable information and advice from him and his team. Because of the current volatile market situation, our plans changed but they remained very professional and supportive of our decision. It took a while but with their patience and guidance, we were able to acquire the property that was within our budget. I highly recommend him and his team.
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Chantelle 2022-10-20 Google
Helped Chantelle to buy & sell a home(s) in 2022.
My mum and I really believe that God led us to James. In the short time that we have known him he has become a part of our family. He was excited to be with us on this journey and listened to our desires and dreams and worked hard to help make it happen. When we found our dream home we needed to sell our existing place and James and his team created a listing with a stunning video which beautifully captured our home and resulted in it selling for an excellent price four days after the open house. What we appreciate about James is that even after the sale and purchase has been completed he still keeps in touch to see how we are settling in.
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Court Rye 2022-09-20 Google
Court Rye worked with James Hau PREC* in 2022.
James, Julia, and the rest of the PREC Real Estate team are incredibly professional and fast. They are flexible, always positive, and deliver great results. I'm grateful for their services and would work with them again! 10/10 service!
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J Wong 2022-09-19 Google
Listed and Sold a property for J Wong in 2022.
I have met James during a house showing years before I engaged his service for myself. He is diligent, affable, and knowledgeable. But what sets James to another level is that he will spend the time explaining the market, the potential sales, the potential pitfalls to you and your family. After seeing how hard he works I knew he was the one to sell my house in this difficult market. And even in this tough market James was able to sell my house within a shorter time frame then he estimated. My and my family's overall experience with James is excellent. I highly recommend James and his team in helping you sell your house and find a house for you and your family.
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Drena Walmsley 2022-09-10 Google
Helped Drena Walmsley to buy & sell a home(s) in 2022.
There is a reason that James and his team are THE top realtor. Beyond their knowledge, professionalism and willingness to work hard to make it happen, their level of service and kindness is far beyond any other real estate transaction we have been involved in. Every communication was responded to promptly and no question or concern was left unanswered. I would 100% recommend their services if you are interested in buying or selling. You won’t find a better realtor in the greater Vancouver area
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Sensi 2022-09-07
Helped Sensi to buy & sell a home(s) in Vancouver in 2020.
Having James as a realtor is a blessing in disguise. I have had him as a realtor since 2020, and it has been nothing but an amazing experience. He make sure I am happy with the process of buying and selling a house, and he is willing to make my life 20x easier. I have recommended everyone to him, and would only trust him as my agent. His professionalism, and respect towards clients is something that one has to consider, and he excels in it. He is the best realtor I have ever had, and will always use his real estate service for my future house.
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Mark Song 2022-08-30 Google
Mark Song worked with James Hau PREC* in 2022.
James is the best real estate advisor we’ve encountered. He’s patient, knowledgeable and never push us to make rush decisions which is so rare in today’s society. He helped us find our dream home. Absolutely amazing.
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inosensia setiono 2022-08-27 Google
Helped inosensia setiono to buy & sell a home(s) in 2022.
Having James as a realtor is a blessing in disguise. I have had him as a realtor since 2020, and it has been nothing but an amazing experience. He make sure I am happy with the process of buying and selling a house, and he is willing to make my life 20x easier. I have recommended everyone to him, and would only trust him as my agent. His professionalism, and respect towards clients is something that one has to consider, and he excels in it. He is the best realtor I have ever had, and will always use his real estate service for my future house. He is absolutely irreplaceable.
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Kal M 2022-08-25 Google
Helped Kal M to buy & sell a home(s) in 2022.
James helped us find an investment property. We were specifically looking for a property that we felt would give a quick return within a 4-5 yr span. James ensured he kept this requirement in mind while offering possibilities. I really appreciated his patience with me as I hadn’t bought or sold property in such a long time and apparently not as organized or up to speed on process as I should have been. James was very helpful and understanding in helping me thru this. We even went so far as to put an offer in and got an outstanding price but something just didn’t feel right to me afterwards. James worked very hard to get us that deal and he didn’t bat an eye to rescind the offer and carry on to find us a property that really fit. We are very happy with our end choice. Thank you James.
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Tanya t 2022-08-20 Google
Helped Tanya t to buy a property in 2022.
I absolutely love working with James. Buying our home, we were looking for someone competent, with good knowledge of the market and someone who can communicate to us effectively about what to expect and what our options are. James exceeded our expectations and has supported us through the process with extraordinary professionalism and care, without rush, though it took us a while to make a decision. I could not recommend him enough. Thank you James!!! ❤️🏡
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Tanya t 2022-08-12 Google
Tanya t worked with James Hau Personal Real Estate Corporation PREC* in 2022.
I absolutely love working with James. Buying our home, we were looking for someone competent, with good knowledge of the market and someone who can communicate to us effectively about what to expect and what our options are. James exceeded our expectations and has supported us through the process with extraordinary professionalism and care, without rush, though it took us a while to make a decision. I could not recommend him enough. Thank you James!!! ❤️🏡
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J Y 2022-08-09 Google
Listed and Sold a property for J Y in 2022.
We were both in the buyers and sellers on separate transactions. James was able to provide sufficient market evidence to support the market trends. I highly appreciate his patience and willingness to answer questions. In both instances, he was able to make each deal work with innovative strategies and perspective. Even as a real estate professional myself, it was helpful to chat with him to formulate my financial strategies. I can see that James will represent me for my real estate needs moving forward.
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siying ma 2022-08-03 Google
Helped siying ma to buy & sell a home(s) in 2022.
(Translated by Google) Mr.James Hau is the best realtor I have ever met. My story is that I am a buyer from Montreal. I fond a condo in Richmond which I am interested. But the list agent didn't provide much information and pictures or 3D tour . So I tried to Email some agents and even the list agent hope to get more information. But I had no ONE answer . Maybe because I am from Montreal , nobody think I am serious. Than I selected James randomly from rew.ca because he has five stars reviews from people. Right after I email James, the list was taken off the MLS list. I thought the property was sold. But l got a call from James not long after I sent him an email. He promise me he will contact the list agent to see if it was sold. He found out the property was not sold. He did a video walk through the property with me via FaceTime. From writing offer to find a home inspector, a notary for closing sale everything goes smoothly without I fly to Vancouver. So I highly recommend mr. James Hau as you realtor no matter you're buying or selling. Because he is very responsible and care about you. He keeps you informed how the process goes once a while and you absolutely not have to be anxious about how things going. And in here I say thank you James again ! Mr. James Hau is the best real estate agent I have ever met. My story is that I am a Montreal buyer. I spotted an apartment in Richmond online and was intrigued. But the seller's broker didn't provide much information and pictures or 3D video. So I tried emailing some agents and even selling brokers hoping for more information. But I haven't heard back from any of the brokers. Maybe because I'm from Montreal, no one thinks I'm serious. So I randomly picked James from rew.ca because he has a five star review. This property was removed from the MLS list just after I emailed James. I thought the house was sold. But not long after I sent him an email, I got a call from James. He assured me that he would contact the selling agent to see if it had sold. He found out that the house was not sold. He did a video inspection of the property with me via FaceTime. From writing the offer to finding a home inspector and a notary to close the sale, everything went smoothly without me having to fly to Vancouver. So whether you are buying or selling, I highly recommend Mr. James Hau as your real estate agent. Because he is very responsible and cares about you. From time to time, he will keep you informed about the progress of the process, and you will never have to worry about how things are going. James is definitely a broker you can trust. Here I would like to thank Mr. JamesHau again. (Original) Mr.James Hau is the best realtor I have ever met. My story is that I am a buyer from Montreal. I fond a condo in Richmond which I am interested. But the list agent didn’t provide much information and pictures or 3D tour. So I tried to Email some agents and even the list agent hope to get more information. But I had no ONE answer . Maybe because I am from Montreal , nobody think I am serious. Than I selected James randomly from rew.ca because he has five stars reviews from people. Right after I email James,the list was taken off the MLS list. I thought the property was sold. But l got a call from James not long after I sent him an email. He promise me he will contact the list agent to see if it was sold. He found out the property was not sold. He did a video walk through the property with me via FaceTime. From writing offer to find a home inspector,a notary for closing sale everything goes smoothly without I fly to Vancouver. So I highly recommend mr.James Hau as you realtor no matter you’re buying or selling. Because he is very responsible and care about you. He keeps you informed how the process goes once a while and you absolutely not have to be anxious about how things going. And in here I say thank you James again ! James Hau 先生是我见过的最好的房地产经纪人。 我的故事是我是一個蒙特利爾買家。 我在網上看中列治文的一套公寓,我很感兴趣。 但是賣家經紀没有提供太多信息和图片或者3D視頻。 所以我尝试给一些代理甚至賣方經紀发送电子邮件,希望获得更多信息。 但我没有收到任何一個經紀的答覆。 也许因为我来自蒙特利尔,没有人认为我是认真的。 於是我从 rew.ca 随机选择James ,因为他有五颗星的评价。 在我剛给James 发邮件后,这个物業就从 MLS 名单中删除了。 我还以为房子卖了。 但是在我给他发了一封电子邮件后不久,我就接到了James 的电话。 他向我保证他会联系賣方經紀、看看它是否已售出。 他发现房子没有卖掉。 他通过 FaceTime 与我一起在房产中进行了一段视频看房。 从写offer 到寻找驗屋師及完成销售的公证人,一切都顺利进行,无需我飞往温哥华。 因此,无论您是购买还是出售,我都强烈推荐 James Hau 先生作为您的房地产经纪人。 因为他很负责,很关心你。 他会不时让您了解该过程的进展情况,您绝对不用為了事情的进展情况而焦慮。James 絕對係一個你可信賴的經紀。在此我都要再次多謝JamesHau先生.
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Katherine Wang 2022-08-02 Google
Katherine Wang worked with James Hau PREC* in 2022.
Professional, diligent, easygoing and super helpful; 10/10 would recommend. Extremely grateful to have worked with James to purchase my first home :)
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Karen Yeung 2022-08-02 Google
Karen Yeung worked with James Hau PREC* in 2022.
James helped me to buy and sell property. James is very knowledgeable, talented and hard working realtor. He knew exactly what to do and how to market my property well to attract the best results. He was willing to spend time helping and did all he could even mine wasn't luxury home. He is very easy to communicate with and able to answer all the questions you might have. He won't disappoint you in winning an offer in the hot market. I highly recommend James!
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siying ma 2022-07-22 Google
siying ma worked with James Hau Personal Real Estate Corporation PREC* in 2022.
(Translated by Google) Mr.James Hau is the best realtor I have ever met. My story is that I am a buyer from Montreal. I fond a condo in Richmond which I am interested. But the list agent didn't provide much information and pictures or 3D tour . So I tried to Email some agents and even the list agent hope to get more information. But I had no ONE answer . Maybe because I am from Montreal , nobody think I am serious. Than I selected James randomly from rew.ca because he has five stars reviews from people. Right after I email James, the list was taken off the MLS list. I thought the property was sold. But l got a call from James not long after I sent him an email. He promise me he will contact the list agent to see if it was sold. He found out the property was not sold. He did a video walk through the property with me via FaceTime. From writing offer to find a home inspector, a notary for closing sale everything goes smoothly without I fly to Vancouver. So I highly recommend mr. James Hau as you realtor no matter you're buying or selling. Because he is very responsible and care about you. He keeps you informed how the process goes once a while and you absolutely not have to be anxious about how things going. And in here I say thank you James again ! Mr. James Hau is the best real estate agent I have ever met. My story is that I am a Montreal buyer. I spotted an apartment in Richmond online and was intrigued. But the seller's broker didn't provide much information and pictures or 3D video. So I tried emailing some agents and even selling brokers hoping for more information. But I haven't heard back from any of the brokers. Maybe because I'm from Montreal, no one thinks I'm serious. So I randomly picked James from rew.ca because he has a five star review. This property was removed from the MLS list just after I emailed James. I thought the house was sold. But not long after I sent him an email, I got a call from James. He assured me that he would contact the selling agent to see if it had sold. He found out that the house was not sold. He did a video inspection of the property with me via FaceTime. From writing the offer to finding a home inspector and a notary to close the sale, everything went smoothly without me having to fly to Vancouver. So whether you are buying or selling, I highly recommend Mr. James Hau as your real estate agent. Because he is very responsible and cares about you. From time to time, he will keep you informed about the progress of the process, and you will never have to worry about how things are going. James is definitely a broker you can trust. Here I would like to thank Mr. JamesHau again. (Original) Mr.James Hau is the best realtor I have ever met. My story is that I am a buyer from Montreal. I fond a condo in Richmond which I am interested. But the list agent didn’t provide much information and pictures or 3D tour. So I tried to Email some agents and even the list agent hope to get more information. But I had no ONE answer . Maybe because I am from Montreal , nobody think I am serious. Than I selected James randomly from rew.ca because he has five stars reviews from people. Right after I email James,the list was taken off the MLS list. I thought the property was sold. But l got a call from James not long after I sent him an email. He promise me he will contact the list agent to see if it was sold. He found out the property was not sold. He did a video walk through the property with me via FaceTime. From writing offer to find a home inspector,a notary for closing sale everything goes smoothly without I fly to Vancouver. So I highly recommend mr.James Hau as you realtor no matter you’re buying or selling. Because he is very responsible and care about you. He keeps you informed how the process goes once a while and you absolutely not have to be anxious about how things going. And in here I say thank you James again ! James Hau 先生是我见过的最好的房地产经纪人。 我的故事是我是一個蒙特利爾買家。 我在網上看中列治文的一套公寓,我很感兴趣。 但是賣家經紀没有提供太多信息和图片或者3D視頻。 所以我尝试给一些代理甚至賣方經紀发送电子邮件,希望获得更多信息。 但我没有收到任何一個經紀的答覆。 也许因为我来自蒙特利尔,没有人认为我是认真的。 於是我从 rew.ca 随机选择James ,因为他有五颗星的评价。 在我剛给James 发邮件后,这个物業就从 MLS 名单中删除了。 我还以为房子卖了。 但是在我给他发了一封电子邮件后不久,我就接到了James 的电话。 他向我保证他会联系賣方經紀、看看它是否已售出。 他发现房子没有卖掉。 他通过 FaceTime 与我一起在房产中进行了一段视频看房。 从写offer 到寻找驗屋師及完成销售的公证人,一切都顺利进行,无需我飞往温哥华。 因此,无论您是购买还是出售,我都强烈推荐 James Hau 先生作为您的房地产经纪人。 因为他很负责,很关心你。 他会不时让您了解该过程的进展情况,您绝对不用為了事情的进展情况而焦慮。James 絕對係一個你可信賴的經紀。在此我都要再次多謝JamesHau先生.
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J Y 2022-07-19 Google
J Y worked with James Hau Personal Real Estate Corporation PREC* in 2022.
We were both in the buyers and sellers on separate transactions. James was able to provide sufficient market evidence to support the market trends. I highly appreciate his patience and willingness to answer questions. In both instances, he was able to make each deal work with innovative strategies and perspective. Even as a real estate professional myself, it was helpful to chat with him to formulate my financial strategies. I can see that James will represent me for my real estate needs moving forward.
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mandeep pannu 2022-06-19 Google
mandeep pannu worked with James Hau Personal Real Estate Corporation PREC* in 2022.
James provided us with excellent service from start to completion. He helped us to sell the property in Burnaby and buy the property in Vancouver. James is a very polite and respectful person to work with and was outstanding in his customer service. He is very efficient, helpful, and always in regular contact. The overall experience was stress-free. James has outstanding knowledge of the property market business. The transition was very smooth. The best thing he did was take care of all our needs afterward. Highly recommended. One of the best realtor to work with.
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Stephanie Talbert 2022-06-04 Google
Stephanie Talbert worked with James Hau PREC* in 2022.
James always has a positive attitude. He’s easy to talk to and will answer any questions you have with a great amount of knowledge. Wonderful time working with him. 10/10 will work with him again in the future.
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Mark Il 2022-05-19 Google
Mark Il worked with James Hau Personal Real Estate Corporation PREC* in 2022.
We had limited time to find a home, but James and his team made it happen! James and his colleague, Daniela, were very attentive and professional during the entire process. They were quick to respond to every question we had and as first-time home buyers, this gave us the confidence to trust them with one of the largest purchases of our life. Thank you, James!
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Stephanie Talbert 2022-04-19 Google
Stephanie Talbert worked with James Hau Personal Real Estate Corporation PREC* in 2022.
James always has a positive attitude. He’s easy to talk to and will answer any questions you have with a great amount of knowledge. Wonderful time working with him. 10/10 will work with him again in the future.
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Courtney Tiede 2022-04-19 Google
Courtney Tiede worked with James Hau Personal Real Estate Corporation PREC* in 2022.
As first time home buyers, my partner and I had many questions and uncertainties about the market. James and his team were patient and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. We went back and forth from presale to resale a few times and James spent lots of time making sure we felt comfortable and kept us up to date on everything. With his incredible knowledge, we were able to make quick decisions which helped us land our perfect apartment on our first bid ever!! What really set James apart from other realtors was that he spent a lot of time getting to know us personally. Because of this, he was able to check off every single one of our requests and more. We could not be more pleased with him and his team. We look forward to our next home purchase with him and you should as well!
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Mark 2022-04-03
Helped Mark to buy a condo in Richmond in 2022.
We had limited time to find a home, but James and his team made it happen! James and his colleague, Daniela, were very attentive and professional during the entire process. They were quick to respond to every question we had and as first-time home buyers, this gave us the confidence to trust them with one of the largest purchases of our life. Thank you, James!
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