David Maitre PREC*, Value-First Home Team

Meet The Team

Derek Vanderkooy brings a calm, steady approach to real estate, shaped by years of guiding people through complex decisions—first as a professional ski guide, and now as a REALTOR®. A Maple Ridge homeowner, husband, and father, he understands that buying or selling a home is about building a life, not just completing a transaction. Known for his no-pressure style and clear communication, Derek helps clients move forward with confidence. He has placed within the top 1% of agents by sales volume (President’s Club Award recipient) in both 2023 and 2024.

David Maitre brings more than 20 years of real estate sales and marketing experience and has sold nearly 1,000 homes. Through most of his career, he has been consistently recognized among the top agents in Greater Vancouver, including multiple top 1% and Medallion Club placements, and was named the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver’s Rookie of the Year early in his career. Clients appreciate his down-to-earth approach, attention to detail, and commitment to clear, honest guidance throughout the process.

Our Philosophy

We’re real people who care about doing the job well — no ego, no pressure, and no sales tricks. Just honest guidance, clear communication, and a commitment to putting your best interests first so selling your home feels comfortable from start to finish.

With over 1,000 homes sold between us, we’ve learned that selling feels a lot easier when everything is explained clearly and nothing is rushed. We stay organized, responsive, and focused so you always know what’s happening and why it matters.

With two people working together, you get more support, clearer communication, and a process that feels steady from start to finish. Sharing the workload simply makes everything run more smoothly.
And we’re always just a message away.

If you appreciate clarity, integrity, and a down-to-earth approach to selling, you’ll feel at home with us.