Client Stories

  • Just as in our previous relationships with David, regarding home purchases and sales, his commitment, focus and attention to detail was exceptional and unwavering. Even in an uncertain and swiftly dynamic real estate market, we once again realized we were in the best hands and had made the right choice. His decades of doing the business of home sales on the west side, is extensive and put us at ease. David’s associate, Ashley Macintosh works in perfect harmony creating a professional environment offering updates, options and maintaining an informative stream to their clients - John & Shelley, Kitsilano

  • I recommend David Richardson, the Colour of Real Estate, as an excellent Realtor. David and his assistant Ashley were lovely to work with. The process of selling my house was done in a very punctual, informative and reassuring manner. The services, at no extra cost, of a gardener, cleaning lady and junk removal made my load of getting ready for the sale so much lighter. Thank you for such a good experience. - Ineke, Kitsilano

  • I just wanted to thank you for your help and advice over the years. I really appreciated your experience and I feel that all the things you offer to a seller are incredible and certainly cannot be matched by anyone else. - Janet L., Kitsilano

  • Once again so many thanks for the absolutely terrific work you both have done to sell our house... with all your assistants/infrastructure of all the specialists (staging, photos, garden, cleaning etc.) --- so fast, such a good price, and 'so easily' at least for us! We are very bleary-eyed today, but as happy as ever! - Johanna & Ron, Kitsilano

  • Sarah and David are consummate professionals. We have bought and sold eight homes in the past 50 years but none in the time of Covid 19. Regardless, we were determined for a change to move closer to family on the north shore and looked to this dynamic duo to sell our Kitsilano Townhouse. They were quick off the mark with an energetic and proven marketing system that achieved the desired results in eleven days. The wide national exposure of our property through the MacDonald Realty network, along with excellent photography and Virtual showings, attracted an out of province buyer to make it a win-win for both sides of the deal. Our home sold over asking price and the buyers acquired a rare gem in Kitsilano. Sarah and David's success owes much to their hard work, open communications and making one feel confident that they are on your side every step of the way. Truly a job well done! - R. & S. Soi, Kitsilano

  • I met David and Sarah at a showing of what is now my new home. I loved their energy and enthusiasm, and they were extremely helpful in securing the purchase of my place. It was then time to put my former home on the market, and I decided I wanted David and Sarah to handle the sale—they had done such a great job for the sellers of my new place. Well, I have bought and sold properties over the years, but have never had the kind of service and dedication to the job that David and Sarah give. They have assembled an amazing group of support persons—cleaners, handy persons, gardeners, movers etc. They put together a schedule for the staging, photographing, fixing of a spectrum of issues such as lighting, chipped cupboards, and just about anything that stood in the way of my place looking perfect. They put together a tight schedule and looked after booking all of these individuals (at no cost to me!) They had my place ready in record time, but by the time my place was ready to put on the market in mid-March, the COVID-19 pandemic was in full flight. The housing market went very quiet. The first two good offers fell through as a result of the economic consequences of the pandemic. Undeterred, David and Sarah worked extremely hard to generate interest in the property, and held dozens of showings. When I had a question or concern, I would text or email them, and I always got an immediate response. They gave me excellent advice regarding offers and counter offers. After 6 or 7 weeks of tremendous effort on their part, I received a very good offer on my place, and it has now sold. My experience with David and Sarah was completely and entirely positive—not a single negative interaction. Anyone looking to sell (or buy) a home, should retain David and Sarah. - C. Wedge, False Creek

  • As a single woman whom needed to sell property due to the passing of a Loved One the task at hand was beyond imagination in scope. My testimonial of Sarah & David’s Realtor services and dedication is shear Amazement! Without their wealth of knowledge and support to assist me in this transition I would not have been able, full stop! As we now know December, January, February & March of 2020 have not been to any degree “normal” making it more difficult to rely on other trades and services. However, David and Sarah with their methods, deadlines and foolproof lists was the best starting point, giving me much needed focus, tools and approach to prepare the property for sale. All these essential components may often be severely under valued but it’s the main ignition to get the ball rolling into Action! Thankfully, with their clear guidance and steady assurance they have your back, this being of Paramount importance! Sarah and David each had their moments when they shone through ever so brightly. David & Sarah sold the property after the first viewing. So Terrific … but greater still when in the land of “ in the Meantime” after 47 full 18 hour days of working non stop…at the very last hurdle, Sarah; “My Get Out of Jail Free Card” - Got me out of the literal frying pan! The movers I had hired 3 weeks earlier, cancelled on Monday morning at 8:am the week of my move, closing their business due to the Covid-19. My move, scheduled for that Thursday! This Day - was Truly “The Sky is Falling” situation for me and by 12:noon that very same Monday Sarah had a new moving company booked for me the next day, Tuesday at 9:am….WOW - Above and Beyond a GOLD STAR DAY! Heads Up Everyone - Sarah & David, are the Miracle Team of Real-Estate. Not enough words can express my gratitude and appreciation in my heart. - A. Troller, Yaletown

  • “Wow!!! Congratulations! Your teamwork, presentation package and management of the marketing of the property was superb!! I only wish ALL our colleagues were as professional as you!” - Fellow Realtor, RE/MAX Westcoast

  • We are so grateful. You make a wonderful, warm team, and are so easy to work with. Thank you for your sense of humour, diplomacy, patience, experience…and for selling our place so FREAKING fast and for such a great price. Wow!! We are awed. Thanks and Big Hugs - V. Rivera, Kitsilano

  • We’ve lived in Kitsilano for 9 years. During that time, we couldn’t help but notice the houses listed with David of The Colour of Real Estate. They were always neat as a pin, all “sparkled up” and decorated with bright baskets of flowers… no matter what the season. Knowing we would be selling within the decade we kept The Colour of Real Estate in mind. To be honest, I was dreading selling the house. The thought of having to get it ready with a busy life, spouse, kids and critters filled me with angst. When the time came, I walked into their office (without even reading reviews) and felt immediate warm trust with Sarah. Within a few days, David and Sarah visited our house, and the deal was struck. Working together for something like 32 years, David & Sarah have so much experience and such an amazing system in place, that all you have to do is follow orders. They have a wonderful, warm, accommodating team which includes a landscaper (who removes junk, too), a stager, photographer, draftsman, housecleaner, and jack-of-all-trades. They walk you through this daunting process, answer all questions, and are so accommodating. David can be hilarious, and Sarah…definitely the adult in the room. Bottom line: they are wonderful people to work with! Cannot imagine ever doing a real estate deal again without them in our back pocket. We sold in 3 weeks (from first contact with Sarah to sale): with 45 offers, and a record setting price (in a struggling market). Whew! We are SO THANKFUL and cannot recommend them highly enough. - M. Rivera, Kitsilano

  • When I first contacted David and Sarah about a listing I wanted to view asap they arranged a viewing with the seller's realtor that same afternoon. Everything happened very quickly as I was determined not to let this property 'slip away'. David and Sarah advised me professionally how best to make a successful offer and it worked out well. In particular, Sarah (with whom I worked closely for the entire time) was right on top of things and engaged very well with the seller's realtor on my behalf. Sarah was extremely responsive to my many requests and always followed up promptly. She made what was a stressful and fast-paced event into an organized, successful, and enjoyable process. I felt comfortable with her and could trust her every step of the way. - A. Forsythe, False Creek

  • David and Sarah came highly recommended by my Mother-in law, a retired Realtor. I had recently inherited half of a house and we met with David and Sarah to discuss market conditions to determine whether to sell our current house, the inherited house or both. From that initial meeting I felt that their observations and advice were in our best interest and not what would be the easiest sale for them. We left that meeting knowing that no matter what property we decided to sell, they would be our Realtors. When we were ready the market was in a decline, David encouraged us to wait out the market a bit but I was insistent I wanted to sell now. He said "Do you trust me and will you do what we tell you to" 3 weeks later we had 400 people through our house, 17 offers and a SOLD sign on the lawn. Well above asking and over assessed value. Their system works, no doubt about it. The complimentary services they provided were hugely appreciated and everyone we dealt with from their team of service providers were top notch, professional and above all on time and available. They throw a pretty mean offer reveal party as well and thankfully we were walking distance from their new office! Thank you David and Sarah from the bottom of our hearts - C. & L. Neumann, Kitsilano

  • Dear David and Sarah, aka - the Dynamic Duo. Yes, What a Team............. We first met the Dynamic Duo on West 13th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. circa End of May 2018. We had already interviewed one realtor prior to meeting David and Sarah. David, gave us a straight forward assessment of the current market at the time, and we took his advise to wait for prices to go up ! We continued to interview two other realtors and their assessments were very similar, but we still were talking about David and Sarah. ( They left a wonderful impression on the both of us ! ) December 2018 comes along and the market is dropping..... We met with David and Sarah again and we decided to list in January 2019. Now the Fun really starts. David's system of SELLING REALLY WORKS.... The Gardener.., Cleaners....., Photographer and Junk Removal come in and work their magic. Sarah swoops in and explains how things will work..... any questions and Sarah is only a phone call away ( which were answered very quickly and accurately.. She is Professional, Bright and Very Hard working.) It was a real pleasure dealing with SARAH ( you get Sarah when you deal with David... what a Bonus ! ) Now to David...... we said to ourselves all the time "David is sure colourful" no pun intended... really. David, helped us navigate the difficult current West side market. And, with David's expertise we were able to negotiate a very fair price ......with all current situations considered. I highly recommend the expert services of David and Sarah. They really came through on what they promised. Well Done! THANK YOU AGAIN. - Sabine B., Point Grey

  • David and Sarah are pros. It goes far beyond the number of years of experience. It’s their knowledge, their business-like approach and their confidence in what they do. They complement one another perfectly, as they work off each other’s strengths. For many of us, our largest asset is our home so selling it can be filled with trepidation. Putting our trust in David/Sarah has been completely rewarding. David is direct, confident, experienced and extremely knowledge of this local market. He sat with us initially, outlined what was entailed in selling a home then Sarah followed up immediately assuring us we could call if we had questions. He invests in the project with stagers, cleaners, gardeners, photographers and junk removal. They even supplied some needed patio furniture without charge. Selling with David and Sarah has been pleasurable, very little stress and both Susan and I felt complete confidence in them. We would highly recommend David and Sarah. - R. & S. Griffiths, Kitsilano

  • Thank you for your generous help and expert advice in selling my mother's condominium apartment this past summer. I can see why even real estate professionals use your team, The Colour of Real Estate, to sell their homes and I am very glad my brother and sister-in-law referred us to you! Sarah Starling was always available to answer every question and to solve any issue, in a quick, courteous and friendly manner. David Richardson's reading of a volatile Vancouver real estate market was prescient and his marketing strategy was perfect! All parties were happy and the condo sale completed quickly, legitimately and at top dollar. Thank you David and Sarah!! - J. Caple, Point Grey

  • In late March we decided to sell our Kits townhome of 14 years, step out of the market and downsize. The timing seemed right and we were ready for a change—but where to start? Finding the right realtor had to be our first and probably most important decision, so we did our research and interviewed our shortlist. In the end it was clear that the David Richardson and Sarah Starling team was the right choice. And from the minute we signed to the day we sold and all the way to completion a short 3 months later, we have been thrilled with our decision! The guidance, support and practical help we received in preparing for the listing and open houses right through to handing off the keys, far exceeded our expectations. All of our many phone calls, emails and texts were responded to quickly and completely with patience and good humour. The wow factor for us was the service package that David and Sarah provide at their own cost that goes well beyond industry standard: powerwashing, planting, 2 housecleanings, 2 junk removals and carpet cleaning, all in addition to a staging consult, expert photography, professional floor plans, etc. Their entire extended team of suppliers are just as professional and personable as David and Sarah are. On the money side, David’s experience and knowledge really paid off. In a fast changing market he advised not to fix on a list price until right before we went to market, but still applying his benchmark rule that the right price will sell any property in any market within 3 weeks. That proven approach gave us great peace of mind…and an accepted offer within 11 days of listing! Thank you David and Sarah! We have been raving about you to friends and family and will recommend you without reservation to anyone who asks. - M. & H. Collins, Kitsilano

  • David, Sarah: As we reach the closing date of the selling of our house in Kitsilano of 31 years, we want to thank you for the efforts you have made to reach this end. I dare say, it wasn’t the easiest of sales, because of the introduction of the surtax just before the house went on the market. We chose your services because of the combination of our long-standing relationship (i.e. you represented us 31 years ago when we purchased the property), and the assistance you provided us in preparing the house for sale. Such services, including continually sending your gardener over to spruce up the grounds, staging flower pots and junk removal, arranging house-cleaners for open houses, free interior staging advice, oil tank inspection, some in-house repairs, professional photography and generally holding our hands during the months were invaluable (and saved us a bunch of money, too)! Mostly, both of you were kind and thoughtful; indeed, we see your enterprise as being a valuable asset to the community and the suppliers you choose to help with these services. And at no time did we feel pressured to lower the price we were asking – in fact, you appeared to treat the negotiations as if this was your own house. We thank you both for your professionalism, and look forward to that glass of wine together to toast a job well done! - D. & N. Mendell, Kitsilano

  • "Thanks again for everything with the sale of our house. We are thrilled. David - your calm and confident attitude; and Sarah - your organization and prompt response, took the stress out of the process for us. Let's have a glass of champagne in our new house soon! " - J. & J. OConnor, Kitsilano

  • "As you know, I got the keys today for my new kits townhouse and I am so happy! I wanted to say a huge thank you for making this purchase and experience so easy and stress-free. You all have been very helpful, and have really gone beyond the call of duty to be available to answer questions and guide me along the way. I feel like your extensive experience and knowledge of the market, and your interest in listening to what I needed, really made the difference. Plus, having you work as a team, has given me so much more than I expected — I am truly grateful. If there is another opportunity for me to buy or sell, I’d work with you again in a heartbeat. Actually, you made it fun! Thank you!" - K. Currie, Kitsilano

  • "We had to sell quickly as we were moving out of province. David said: “Focus on moving. Don’t worry about anything. I will take care of it.” We followed his advice and our place was sold in a week, and way above list price! The photos were superb! David is honest, tells it as it is, and is easy to work with. Thanks so much David and Sarah!" - LA. & V. Ebacher, Kerrisdale

  • "My wife and I have now experienced your excellent, cheerful and expert service twice in the past 19 years and we must tell you that in both cases it has been an easy and delightful adventure for us. You and Sarah are the most cheerfully obliging and helpful people to deal with and believe us that we mean this sincerely. A job well done David. Much appreciated." - L. & A. Shimerl, Kitsilano

  • “We have sold several homes over the years, but never has it been as smooth and successful a process as it was with David and Sarah. Their level of professionalism is absolutely tip top! From their prep list, to maintaining open and clear communication, to a very successful bid that resulted in a sale far beyond our expectations, we can only laud them to the highest possible level! We would recommend David Richardson to anyone looking to make a successful sale of their home.” - J. & C. Van Der Lieck, Kitsilano

  • “My husband and I recently bought a duplex, and sold the Kitsilano home we've lived in for 23 years. We were really pleased with the service David provided. His calm, reassuring manner made a stressful process easier - we even had a few laughs along the way. David definitely knows the "art of the deal". We did better than we thought we’d do on the home we bought and the one we sold, and I’m pretty sure the entire process broke some sort of land speed record. Also,the extra services he provided including cleaning and landscaping were really helpful. We would recommend David to anyone looking to buy or sell.” - R. & M. Fuller, Kitsilano

  • “David sold my neighbour's house after just one agents' mid-week open last year with multiple offers above asking. The quick sale and hot market inspired me to contact him this year as I wanted fast action with minimal stress. Downsizing and moving is one of the most important milestones in one's life. When I finally decided to sell my house (after calling it home for 27 years), I wanted an experienced and knowledgeable realtor to help me with this process...one who knows the community well, a high achiever with expert marketing skills whom I can rely on. Not only did David meet the requirements but he also offered extraordinary complimentary services which provided stress free preparation for the open house and sale. He provided staging, housecleaning, landscaping and disposing of junk and trash pre- and -post sale...which provided much relief and was an immense help. It also included oil tank removal certification, measuring/drafting of floor plan and awesome photography. The whole process was methodical, and the services offered were professionals in their field, very customer focused ready to make my property shine. I was elated with 15 offers (after just one weekend of open house) and sold for over the asking by Monday. That was exactly my objective. So impressed with David, I did not hesitate to recommend friends to him. Thanks David!” - Y. Wong, Kitsilano

  • Thank you so much for your financial and overall support of our tournament. Thanks to you players from across the province were able to enjoy a wonderful 9 day tournament and host banquet that they will remember all of their lives. With our sincere thanks - Host Committee, Jericho Baseball, 2015 LLBC 9/10 Provincial Championship

  • Thank you for sponsoring The AC Milan Junior Camp 2015. Your contribution was greatly appreciated and helped us to run the best youth soccer camp Vancouver has ever seen! The event was a great success and next year it will be an even bigger event. Please accept our most sincere thanks for your support. - M. Sklavenitis, AC Milan Jr. Camp, Vancouver

  • After living in our Kitsilano home for over 30 years, we decided to sell. We found David and his team provided excellent service in the marketing and successful sale of our home. We would welcome David’s assistance in any of our future real estate transactions. - G. & D. Collins, Kitsilano

  • David and Janet helped us sell our Kitsilano home in the Fall of 2014. We were grateful for their organized, systematic approach to listing our property. We have young children and the prospect of preparing for sale was very daunting - until we had David and Janet's handy guide in hand and began their step by step process, using their trusted professional landscaper, photographer and cleaning service. David's negotiation tactics were excellent and achieved very good results for us. He also proved to be bold and adaptable to market conditions, using his experience to list our home at an attractive price which garnered multiple offers. When we were searching for a new home, we definitely appreciated Janet's patient and perceptive approach. Her kind guidance and practical perspective on westside life kept us from becoming overwhelmed during the emotionally charged process of moving our family. David's long record of generous charitable contributions to our community, particularly children's programs and facilities like West Side Family Place and the Carnarvon Playground, was a meaningful and compelling reason to call and meet with him and Janet - and we were so glad we did.” - The Warnett Family, Kitsilano

  • Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for everything you have done for our parents these past couple of months. What could have potentially been a really stressful and difficult time in their lives (leaving their Westside home of nearly 50 years, and moving to a waterfront condo) became instead a time of joy, excitement and an overwhelming trust in you and your team. It really felt like you became an instant part of the family, and you treated our parents as you would your own loved ones. We will recommend you without hesitation, and we can't thank you enough for the impeccable service, knowledge and care you gave during the entire process of selling our parents’ home, and finding them a new one that is perfect for them. A million thanks. - M. & O. Kassis, Point Grey and False Creek

  • Well done! Another sale that proves that you know exactly what you are doing and that your system works well. We could not be happier. I can’t get over the price we received and I know that was due to your expertise. Thank you for all of the service people you provided getting the house ready. It worked very well. - J. Livingstone, Kitsilano

  • We wish to thank you and your team for the excellent service provided for the successful sale of our beloved house. - F. Fok, Point Grey

  • Thank you to David for his assistance in the sale of our house. The sale was completed in a very short time thereby preventing a stressful situation. David's conduct was both businesslike and professional in every way. - F & M Crane, Kitsilano

  • David Richardson, quite frankly, is the best REALTOR… Ever. Working with Dave was an absolute pleasure. His successful practice is a result of his keen insight into the Vancouver real estate scene based on years of experience. Dave’s outgoing personality and outstanding communication skills made selling and buying a house fun. He knows what his clients want and helped us find our dream house. Overall, Dave is knowledgeable, professional, experienced, respectful, hardworking and dedicated. I can honestly say that David Richardson is the best real estate agent we have ever worked with. - M. Kapelus, Kitsilano

  • David's 30 years of experience in real estate was clearly at work when he negotiated the best possible price for our house. To top it off, Dave was simply wonderful to work with, and a major comfort as we made our way through the highly emotional process required to sell our house. - Anonymous, Dunbar

  • David consistently gets to the important ‘stuff’ in residential real estate. He truly has a knack for getting at what his clients want and need. And the connections he has built up over years of experience helps enormously in facilitating a quicker sale. All this is why I have engaged David to sell 5 properties for me. I highly recommend him. - P. Pandit, Kitsilano

  • We didn’t want to wait around. Dave’s experience, understanding of what we wanted, and what a fair price would be in our market resulted in a quick sale and satisfaction all around. This was a welcome outcome for an elderly couple like us. - A & F McCormick, Kitsilano

  • During our renovation, we occasionally needed advice regarding what would improve the resale value of our home. David was always happy to answer our questions or drop by to offer his opinion even though he was not yet our realtor. When we decided to sell, Dave provided a stager, landscaper and cleaner, amongst other services – many that we did not expect; this greatly reduced the stress during an emotional process and we wound up selling for much more than expected - L. McDonnell & J. Hebden, Kitsilano

  • Now that the dust from our move has finally settled, I wanted to thank you formally for everything that you did for us. You went far beyond the call of duty – you provided services that I’ve never experienced with other realtors. Your team was amazing – they all made selling our house so much easier. However, what was really incredible was how you came through for us when we encountered problems with the purchase of our new home. You helped us out before, during and after the move into our new house. You were absolutely amazing. For everything that you did for us, we are tremendously grateful. Thank you for everything. You are welcome in our home anytime. - K. Rehbein, Kitsilano and Point Grey

  • David Richardson, Vancouver real estate Rock Star - M. Radivojevic , False Creek

  • David and his team made the daunting challenge of selling our home of 40 years and purchasing a new home, a pleasure! What a great team! All members of the team were professional, helpful, yet truly understanding of the pressures that such a process of moving would entail! And David skillfully managed all the various dealings so that we were able to get the new home we wanted - The Khalsas, Kitsilano

  • David Richardson is a big-hearted individual who shows his commitment to community through his annual support of the many fundraising events for our Vancouver Thunderbird Minor Hockey Association. His very generous sponsorship is greatly appreciated. - Ed Wong, Director Vancouver Thunderbird Minor Hockey Association

  • David is a generous and caring philanthropist who has donated substantially to West Side Family Place for many, many years. His commitment to young children and their families enhances early childhood development, strengthens families and builds community. - Diane Ash, Executive Director West Side Family Place

  • I have been associated with David Richardson in business, fund raisers and simply as good friends, for 25 years. In the 40 or so years of my own business, David is undoubtedly one of the most honourable businessmen I have had the pleasure of dealing with. As chairman of The Hellenic Community of Vancouver’s Gold Plate Dinner, I am also so very thankful to David who has annually been one of our top five supporters - helping us raise more than $ 2.5 million. - Terry Sklavenitis, Hellenic Gold Plate Dinner

  • On behalf of the staff, students and parents of Carnarvon Elementary School, I would like to thank David Richardson for his generous donation to help with the replacement of our playground. Carnarvon is a wonderful school in the heart of a vibrant community. David’s donation has brought us one step closer to creating a play space for all of our children. - Sue Stevenson, Principal Carnarvon Elementary School