Born in Langford and living in Saanich close to the University of Victoria, Don and his amazing wife along with their two wonderful children and French bulldog Joey enjoy life in a 1970s house they are bringing up to modern living. Don was raised in a family with little extra funds to spare and appreciates the value of a dollar. He volunteers his time helping others in vulnerable positions by way of his Thirty Minute Projects (invest 30 minutes each day to help others) which include rehoming computers (see etrashtocash.ca), rehoming clothing (see clothestogrow.ca), and bringing food (hungerheros.ca, COMING SOON) to families in need, largely through his working with local schools. Don strongly enjoys helping others, restoring old VW cars and travelling with his family.
Within six months of graduating from Belmont High School, Don created and grew a successful computer chain expanding to seven province wide stores that became a household name. Growing it into a multi-million dollar grossing company financed his entry into real estate and investment properties, and thoroughly taught him the many ups and downs of entrepreneurship at a young age. As a result Don is very financially and technically inclined and uses this knowledge to implement many original and unique aspects into his real estate career.
Don focuses on his clients rather than the commissions, one of the primary reasons for his success. The selling and buying process should be a very exciting, enjoyable and comfortable process, a belief that Don holds true. The majority of Don's business over the last 15 years is referral based, a consequence of his paramount honesty, integrity and accountability to his clients.
He's a member of Profit Magazine’s Top 100 fastest growing companies, and has been honoured to win several awards including Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year (twice), and Top 40 Under 40 (at age 30).
“I love receiving thank you cards from clients and knowing their real estate experience was a sensational and positive part of their life. I don’t need an alarm clock – passion for my work and the new challenges the day brings wakes me up early every morning!”
Don is friendly and approachable, with strong communication skills that help him connect with others easily. Don prides himself on being open-minded and flexible, ready to accommodate various requests from buyers and sellers. His knack for remaining calm when multi-tasking and thriving under pressure is a significant asset when serving his clients in any transaction. He focuses on the details while maintaining productivity, ensuring that he consistently provides valuable insights to support his clients' decisions and aid them in their real estate journeys.
Service Areas Greater Victoria (British Columbia), Gulf Islands (British Columbia), Vancouver Island (British Columbia), Central Saanich (Greater Victoria), East Saanich (Greater Victoria), North Saanich (Greater Victoria), Oak Bay (Greater Victoria), Saanich (Greater Victoria)
Specialities Commercial Property, Estate Properties, Golf Course Communities, High End Properties, Lake/Beach Properties, Luxury Homes, Oceanfront, Residential, Waterfront, Wine/Vineyards
Languages English
Dear Don: As the first stage of the odyssey that buying a house in Victoria has become draws to a close, I wanted to thank [cont'd]
- Victoria, BC
My fiancée and I are overjoyed with the job Don St. Germain did for us as a realtor. After unsuccessfully listing for five months [cont'd]
- Victoria, BC
I really appreciate your patience, sense of humor, and the time you spent helping me with purchasing my first home. Thanks!
- Victoria, BC
Thanks Don, for spending the time helping us find the perfect place for us and our fur-kid (puppy dog) Tundra. We’re all thrilled to be [cont'd]
- Westshore, BC
Thank you so much for the gift certificate and the beautiful basket of flowers! We managed to get those frog boxes empty and function to [cont'd]
- Victoria, BC
Thanks Don for all of the effort that you put into making this an easy process for Ross and me. You said it would [cont'd]
- Victoria, BC
Don St. Germain delivered, when others didn't. Pretty much sums it up for me. Other realtors tried, but couldn't make the sale. [cont'd]
- Victoria, BC
Most real estate people I have had dealings with over the years have been what I would call useless. You definitely are the exception to [cont'd]
- Abbotsford, BC
Dear Don Thank you very much your incredible help selling my home. You are a caring, warm person and you were there [cont'd]
- Victoria, BC
Don..... just saying ‘thank you’ does not seem enough to express our appreciation for all the excellent service you provided us - first to sell [cont'd]
- Victoria, BC
