Client Testimonials

My wife and I recently used the professional real estate services Dave Ralla to purchase a vacation property in Port Alberni. We had many questions for Dave who immediately reassured us and made us feel comfortable. Dave naturally possesses the qualities that make him an extremely personable and effective broker. I can't say enough about his professionalism, communication style and knowledge of the process. Dave demonstrated integrity and was very conscientious while being tenacious; always keeping our best interests in mind. He was extremely attentive to questions, often responding immediately to our late night emails, text messages and phone calls.

We had the extreme pleasure of working with Dave on the sale of our house. We have lived in Port Alberni for 32 years, getting to know many people and real estate agents over the years. Without a doubt we made the best choice by going with Dave. The moment he walked in, his enthusiasm, his relaxed and confident manner was so evident, we knew it was going to be good. He worked extremely hard through some trying times, always kept us up to date as to what was going on, and never stopped being optimistic every step of the way. What started out as a business relationship, ended up in a friendship.

Working with Dave Ralla has been an exceptional experience from start to finish. Dave is professional, personable and dedicated. Full of integrity, he knows his stuff, offers solid advice and is honest about all the moving pieces in a complex real estate market. He is also a great guy to work with on a personal level. We never felt pressured and it was clear that Dave genuinely cared about our experience every step of the way. Selling or buying a house is a big deal and having a realtor you trust is key.

This was our first time selling a home so we didn't really know what to expect. Dave was extremely helpful through the whole process. Selling your house can be full of ups and downs and Dave always stayed in contact to let us know exactly what was going on. He is extremely professional when it comes to his job and will always work in your best interest. Dave is down to earth and knows how to keep the mood light even when things may not be going the way you want. He shares the same values as I do when it comes to doing business, be up front with people and be honest.

Dave Ralla recently helped my husband and I purchase our first home together. We were very happy and impressed with his service from start to finish. Dave was very professional and easy to talk to from the moment we met. He took the time to get to know us, asked the right questions, and determined what we were looking for in a home. Dave was very flexible, constantly working around our busy schedules. He always responded to calls, emails, and texts in a timely manner. He even helped watch/entertain our very busy toddler while we were viewing a home.

Not only did Dave work with us to properly price and then list our home for sale, but during this time we were going through a difficult situation with a tenant in our rental property. Dave gave us excellent advice and support and even went so far as to find us the best person to help us deal with this stressful situation. Dave kept in regular contact with us just to see how we were doing. He is a great negotiator and conducts himself as a true professional with integrity and transparency. We feel like he has truly become like one of the family.

The moment we saw you at the Fall Fair, and expressed our desire to sell our house, we knew you would be perfect for the job. Instantly you knew of a client of yours that would like our house, and low and behold they bought it, in record time! We trusted you right from the beginning, with your sense of humour, and honesty, and we couldn't have had a better Realtor. You also had so much patience with us, showing us houses and finding us the perfect one to buy at the right price. We highly recommend you all the time and you will be the first person we call when we decide to sell again.

When it came time to look for a real estate agent I was so lucky to have found Dave Ralla. I was immediately impressed with his business style, his friendly and sincere smile and of course his great sense of humour. Dave made my experience of selling my home as stress free as possible! He went beyond what is expected of a real estate agent, following through on every detail and keeping me informed of everything he was doing. For me, this was greatly appreciated as I was selling my home in Port Alberni while living in Victoria.

Our circumstances were very unusual as we were living in Alberta and trying to find a home long distance. My family members were meeting with Dave and viewing the homes we found interesting via internet. All six of us were amazed at his patience and diligence. Because of his personality he made this difficult situation easy and actually fun. Because we found Dave to be a very honest man, a man of integrity, we highly recommend him to everyone with the confidence that he will work hard to create the results for you.

We recently relocated to the Alberni Valley and we were concerned about finding a Real Estate agent that would really be able to understand what we were looking for when searching for a new home. We both found Dave to have an excellent understanding of the local area as well as the current real estate market. Dave showed great patience with us during our house hunting search and eventually was able to help us find the perfect property in Port Alberni. We believe we have found a Realtor that is not only professional and honest, but committed to helping his clients find the right home for them.

In 2008, my wife announced that we were pregnant with our first child and that we needed a decent home and yard to raise our family in. I called Dave Ralla the next day. Dave listened to our intent, preferences and budget. To his credit, Dave continued to listen. He showed us another twenty houses in the Valley… but we ended up purchasing the one he had in mind for us the entire time. If asked why I'd recommend Dave Ralla to someone considering a real estate transaction in the Alberni Valley, the answer would be simple: Dave listened to us. He'll listen to you.

My wife and I live in Panama in Central America, but are moving back to B.C. after 7 years abroad. We were put in contact with Dave, and we could not ask for a better realtor. We found him to be honest and up front when advising us on different properties. From almost instant e-mail responses, to putting up with my impatience, one could not do any better, than Dave, if you have property to sell or are looking to buy in Port Alberni and area, get a hold of Dave Ralla, you won't be disappointed, he's the realtor for you.