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With a rich local history and genuine love of the area, my roots go deep into the Vancouver Island soil.

My family immigrated to Lantzville in the 1880s and I was born in the Old Hospital on Machleary Street in Nanaimo in the 1960s. I grew up in Nanaimo on Departure Bay Road–right across from Rock City School. My father worked at the Biological Station and every landmark brings back memories of a lifetime lived in the same area.

So what’s important to me? Family, having a peaceful space to live, helping others, enjoying what I do, maintaining a balance of work and leisure, enjoying nature, traveling, and being around those I love. Living here makes all of that possible.

The landscape has changed and the growth in the central island has put homes and subdivisions in places where we couldn’t have imagined, but it still has that “home town” feel.

The changes the area has undergone are countless, but the importance of the values my grandparents had of trust, integrity, and hard work remain.

Licensed as a Realtor in 1993, I have been fortunate to be selling real estate and homes in and around the central island area for more than 20 years. Google Earth is amazing, and you feel like you can know a place pretty quickly, but nothing beats having footprints in all the corners. I’ve hiked the local mountains, swam in all the lakes and driven every road. I went to school here, had my first job here, and my dad taught me to drive here. I even remember going through the old A&W (now a Speedy Muffler).

Canada is the best place on earth to live, the West coast is the best of Canada and Vancouver Island takes the lead for lifestyle. Come on by, get to know the area and you’ll stay for a lifetime.

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“Martin is a businessman with integrity who possesses exceptional communication skills, an extensive knowledge of Real Estate.”

-J & P Terpstra

Martin’s website proved to be invaluable in determining where I would like to settle once I did make the decision to move to Nanaimo from Ontario. I would not hesitate to recommend Martin and his team to anyone looking to purchase a home. They are helpful, professional and definitely have your best interests at heart.

-Al Raven

“Martin provided super service on our sale. He was immediately there when any problems occurred and his calm approach made our task so much easier.”

-Roy Phillips and Vikki Vettese

“Martin’s attention to detail and constant communication throughout the acceptance of the offer and closing process made it such a pleasant experience.”

-Katherine Henley

“Martin is one of the most respected realtors in Nanaimo. He has looked after numerous deals for us and been outstanding in looking out for our interests.”

-Jane Alexander

Martin’s low key, yet professional, approach was very refreshing.  His competence as a realtor was evident in every aspect of the process and we look forward to having him help us with our next real estate transaction.

-Ingrid & Mark Ciarfella

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Martin Velsen, Sales Representative
e: [email protected]
o: 250.751.1223 | c: 250.327.2324

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