Whether you are boating on the lakes and rivers of the Fraser Valley or hiking local mountain trails, near the heart of the "City in the Country" you just can't help but get a sense of being "away from it all" in a peaceful wilderness setting. But beyond the natural beauty of this area are elements that might exceed your expectations: a growing community; an excellent school system for the area's children; proximity to the cultural and economic mecca of Greater Vancouver; great skiing is only an hour away on several mountains; the scenic mountains of the Coastal Range almost at your doorstep.  It's truly a place where you can have the best of all worlds and never cease to make exciting new discoveries. The Roots of Success It's a place that suits Gerry to a "T"; with his deep love for the outdoors, passion for the fishing and adventuring, and dedication to his career in real estate, helping others reach their goals, there is certainly more than meets the eye to Gerry.  He was raised right here in Abbotsford, and has resided here for most of his life.  His family roots go back to the early days of Abbotsford when his grandparents arrived here in the early 1920's.  After graduation from the University of BC with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree, Gerry joined the RCMP and served in Alberta.  Missing the west coast, he came home to Abbotsford and joined the Matsqui Police Department, now the Abbotsford Police Department, serving until his retirement.  Over half of his career was spent in the field of Forensic Investigations where an eye for details was oftentimes the most important part of bringing a care to a successful conclusion.  Making a Lasting Impression While Gerry's background is police work, he feels his experience is a great asset to his career as a real estate professional. With his more than 32 years of experience in dealing with the public in all sorts of situations, Gerry knows there's much more to buying or selling a home than first meets the eye. Experience has taught him to take the time to listen carefully to his clients' unique needs, then he uses his extensive knowledge to develop an effective plan of action to get them the results they want.  Gerry works tirelessly to attain your goals, handling every detail with care, communicating to keep you continually informed of the progress of your transaction, and negotiating on your behalf.  Gerry knows that the job is not done until the doors are locked and the keys are in your hands. Exceeding Expectations As an added bonus, when you work with Gerry, you also work with his wife Sandy, an experienced and well known realtor in Abbotsford.  Sandy has over 20 years of real estate experience in both Alberta and Abbotsford, having started her real estate career in Red Deer, Alberta before moving to Abbotsford. Sandy has been voted by her peers in the real estate industry as one of Abbotsford's "Most Referred Realtors"™ for her Integrity, Honest and Market Knowledge. Together they make a team that shows that  "You Can never Have Too Much of A Good Thing"