Find Your Perfect Fit

Knowing these differences ensures your buying or investing experience is informed, confident, and tailored to your goals.

Explore Property Types

Review the pros and cons of different home styles, developments, zoning options, and locations before finding the right fit.

Bare-land Strata

Land

PROS

  • Mostly owner occupied
  • Family-oriented neighborhood
  • Vacation rentals not allowed (quiet and mostly occupied by locals)

CONS

  • Smaller lots
  • Strata fee
  • Cannot short-term rent so, income opportunities are reduced.

Waterfront on Open Ocean

Waterfront

PROS

  • Stunning views
  • Direct access to beach/surf
  • Great income potential
  • Most sought after real estate in Tofino

CONS

  • House maintenance from salty air
  • Can be less private


Waterfront on Inlet

Waterfront

PROS

  • Quiet
  • Private
  • Great nature watching
  • Great income potential

CONS

  • Low tide can reveal kilometers of mudflat in certain areas.



Acreages

Land

PROS

  • Space
  • Privacy
  • Trees
  • Room to expand

CONS

  • Maintenance
  • Landscaping

Condos & Townhomes with STR

Condos & Townhomes

PROS

  • Versatile uses
  • High income potential

CONS

  • Not great for full time living as most neighbors change daily

Condos & Townhomes - No STR Ability

Condos & Townhomes

PROS

  • Locally focused developments
  • Fully of friendly neighbors  

CONS

  • Less income potential due to inability to short term rent

Older Developments

Heritage

PROS

  • Sometimes more spacious than some newer developments

CONS

  • Additional maintenance due to age

Newer Developments

New Build

PROS

  • Modern finishings
  • Less maintenance

CONS

  • Some newer developments are less spacious than older ones

In-Town Properties

Central

PROS

  • Walking distance to amenities

CONS

  • Some properties may be an older build which can lead to additional maintenance

Near Beaches

Beach Access

PROS

  • Close to beach
  • Easy access for surfing, walks, & recreation

CONS

  • Some properties may be further from amenities

A plan built around what matters to you

your journey starts here

Tia doesn't do one-size-fits-all. She starts by listening — to your goals, your timeline, your life — then builds a strategy that's entirely yours.

Discovery

Understand your values

What does home mean to you? Community, proximity to nature, investment potential, space to grow — Tia uncovers what's driving your search before anything else.

Strategy

Map your priorities

Budget, timeline, must-haves vs. nice-to-haves. Together you'll define the boundaries of your search so every property you see is worth your time.

Curation

Find your match

With deep knowledge of Tofino and the west coast market, Tia surfaces properties that genuinely fit — not just ones that check boxes on paper.

Closing

Guided every step of the way

From offer to keys in hand, Tia handles the complexity so you can stay focused on the excitement of what's ahead.

About Tia

I strive to exceed your expectations by providing the best possible service combined with important local knowledge during each real estate transaction.

Integrity, honesty and a tireless work ethic

are my guiding principles

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