Real estate comes with it's own set of potential challenges which can be daunting. If you're buying or selling a home you need a seasoned professional to navigate the process with you. We understand the significance of budgets and affordability, and protecting your interests with aspects such as conditions to an offer. This is an area in which we excel because in the long run it is these skills that result in us creating long term relationships with our clients. In the bigger picture you need a top real estate agent who is empathetic to your particular situation and whose goal is to work with you for their own job satisfaction. This is who we are at Parker Real Estate.

About Parker Real Estate

Locally owned and operated by Shelley Parker, Parker Real Estate was established in 2017 to provide clients with exceptional, personalized service often not found in large franchise brokerage offices. The in-house team of 5 independent licensees develop and deploy customized advertising strategies that give your property maximum exposure in the marketplace. They bring the boutique concept to real estate, creating a unique experience for home buyers and delivering unparalleled value to sellers. Flexible commission rate structures are matched to the specific needs and challenges of clients prior to commencing the agency agreement and complete transparency is offered throughout the facilitation of the transaction from negotation to completion. The number one priority of Parker Real Estate is client satisfaciton. In other words, we are giving our word that we are acting in our clients' best interests rather than our own.

“We're not interested in selling all the properties in your neighbourhood, just yours. Work with us and find out just how pleasant and profitable your next real estate transaction can be.”

Shelley's educational background consists of a Marketing Management & Professional Sales diploma from BCIT, the Bachelor of Business Administration program at Okanagan College, and the Real Estate Trading Services/ Broker's Licensing Course at UBC. Prior to entering the real estate arena - Shelley spent 10 years in the non-profit sector. Real estate is in Shelley's blood - her father, Warren Parker and uncle, Robert Parker were Realtors® for 20+ years. Her forefathers were part of the history of Summerland - her father and grandfather were the contractors & developers for the Sumac Ridge Golf and Country Club and many of the homes in the surrounding area.

For the past 19 years Shelley has put her knowledge, experience, skills and talents towards assisting individuals, families and investors in buying and selling real estate in the Okanagan Valley. She is known for her intuition and diligence. When a client is speaking with her, she is raptly focused and clearly understands the critical points of their needs and desires. This is why Shelley is respected and known as one of the top realtors in the area. She also employs encouragement and genuine caring as she creates a positive experience for both sides in any property transaction. Her business approach is direct and successful – she listens to her client’s needs and assures an honest and efficient transaction. 

In her free time, Shelley enjoys playing a little golf, downhill skiing, camping and spending time in the Okanagan with her family and friends.