Jim J. Noso has always had the entrepreneurial spirit and before he became a real estate agent he produced and marketed custom built saunas in the Greater Vancouver area of British Columbia. “I was building saunas for these big expensive homes and I thought that rather than just being a contractor installing one of the home’s features I’d like to be marketing and selling the whole house!” Jim explains. In 2004 he became an agent and went at it with his usual pursuit of excellence. “I was taught at a young age that when you do your best and strive for perfection, good things always happen. I bring that same belief to my clients’ real estate goals today.” Serving the area of Richmond Vancouver, Ladner, Tsawwassen, Burnaby, and West and North Vancouver Jim works mostly as an individual agent. “I like being able to give each customer my full attention full time,” he says. “That way I know that if something falls through the cracks there’s no one to blame but me.” Jim is known for being very conscientious and particular and prioritizes his clients’ satisfaction with his work ahead of his commission. “I work a little differently from other agents in that I’d rather chase excellence than money.”

Even when Jim was running his custom sauna company he loved joining his sales team in helping with customers. “Real estate was not really a career change,” he says. “It was a natural progression from one business that I liked to another business that I like even more!” Jim credits much of his success in the industry to the meticulous care he takes with his clients and he is known for his friendly professional service and marketing savvy. “We go all out for marketing our properties,” he says. “I do four-page feature sheets with pro pictures, virtual tours, floor plans and staging with every listing even if it’s a one bedroom condo.” Jim also utilizes the local Real Estate Weekly newspaper to aggressively promote his listings including taking out front page ad space once a month and his promotions even extend as far as television ads in China due to the large number of Asian buyers in the Vancouver market. When sending out open house announcements he uses the headline Is This A Home For Someone You Know? rather than the ubiquitous Just Listed!  “Asking a little question like that makes people think and possibly look twice,” he says with a grin.

When not working Jim and his family are very involved in community outreach with their church including fundraising and organizing summer camps for children of lower income families that are open to all kids regardless of their family’s ability to pay. He loves spending time with his own tight knit family which currently includes four kids and one grandchild. Travel is a passion and Jim has made several trips to Finland to explore his ancestral heritage. Jim’s father was a legendary guitar maker in Finland and all four of his children are musical. As for the future Jim hopes to expand his business by a few more agents and to continue the work he so enjoys. “I love the concept of investing in yourself through buying a home,” he admits. “It’s such a joy to teach people not only how to buy a house but how to make a good return on their investment. There’s no better feeling than celebrating with clients at a successful closing!”

For more information on Jim Noso call 604-805-7525 or email Jim@JimNoso.com