NANAIMO · DUNCAN · LADYSMITH · PARKSVILLE · QUALICUM

Hi, we're
Heather & Jared.

Mother & son · Island REALTORS®

We live here, raised family here, and love helping people find their place on the Island. Heather brings 14+ years of experience; Jared is a third-generation REALTOR®. Almost 500 homes later, families still trust us with their biggest move — and we'd love to help with yours.

Brokered byRE/MAX Professionals
Heather Rowland and her son Jared Rowland

450+

Homes sold

3rd

Gen REALTOR®

01How we can help

Buying or selling, it starts with a quick chat with people you can trust.

Buyers

Thinking of buying?

Tell us what matters — the yard, the commute, the view. We'll send you homes that fit, book the showings and negotiate hard so you land the right place at the right price.

Sellers

Thinking of selling?

Find out what your home is worth with a free, no-pressure evaluation. Honest pricing, great photos and clear updates you can trust, from the day you list to the day you move & beyond.

Experience

14+

Years helping Islanders move

Track record

450+

Homes sold across the Island

02Our process

A trusted plan, from first chat to keys.

Every move is different, but our approach never changes: honest advice, clear steps and two people you can trust looking after every detail.

  1. 01Step 1

    Free market analysis

    Know your number before you list.

    We study recent sales, today's competition and what makes your home special — then give you honest, experienced advice on what to fix, what to skip and when to list, so you earn more and sell faster.

    • Built on 14+ years of Island sales
    • No cost, no obligation

    Market analysis

    Free

    What your home could sell for

    We compare your home to similar homes that recently sold nearby.

    Recent sales nearby

    • 3 bed · Sold 3 wks ago · 0.4 km away$842K
    • 4 bed · Sold 5 wks ago · 0.6 km away$869K
    • 4 bed · Sold 2 mo ago · 0.3 km away$905K
    • 5 bed · Sold 6 wks ago · 0.8 km away$928K
    Your home$885K – $915K

    Suggested list price range, based on the sales above.

    Example only. Your report uses real recent sales in your neighbourhood.

    Pricing strategy Prep that pays off Best time to list
  2. 02Step 2

    Professional photography & floor plans

    First impressions happen online.

    Professional photos and measured floor plans make buyers stop scrolling and book a showing. We handle the scheduling and tell you exactly how to get your home camera-ready.

    • Professional photographer
    • Measured floor plans
    Ocean view over Departure Bay from 3006 King Richard DriveFully renovated white kitchen at 3006 King Richard DriveFront of 3006 King Richard Drive with its glass-railed ocean view deckProfessional photos

    Measured floor plan

    2 levels · 2,944 sq ft

    Measured two-level floor plan of 3006 King Richard Drive with room dimensions
    Real example from our listing at 3006 King Richard Dr, Nanaimo.
  3. 03Step 3

    Marketing that reaches every buyer

    Your home, everywhere it needs to be.

    Targeted social media, the RE/MAX network of agents and their buyers, full MLS® exposure on REALTOR.ca, REW & every website where buyers are waiting — and a printed listing booklet we leave at your home for every buyer who walks through. Scroll to flip through a real booklet made for one of our clients who trusted us to sell their home.

    • Social media campaigns
    • RE/MAX internal network
    • Full MLS® exposure
    • Printed listing booklet
    Front cover of the listing booklet for 3006 King Richard Drive, Nanaimo
    Inside the booklet: professional photos of the backyard, ocean view and kitchen
    Inside the booklet: deck photos, dining room and home highlights
    Back cover: measured floor plans, full home description and a note from the Rowlands
    Keep scrolling to turn the pagesFront cover
  4. 04Step 4

    Negotiation

    We fight for your top dollar.

    When offers arrive, we know which terms matter and how far to push. You get clear advice on every offer and a trusted negotiator in your corner until the deal is done.

    At the table

    Offer reviewed
    Counter-offer sent
    Top-dollar offer accepted
  5. 05Step 5

    Keys & moving

    Our service doesn't end at the keys.

    We help coordinate the move, connect you with people we trust and stay a phone call away long after. Once you're our client, we look after you for life.

    Keys in hand.

    And we're still here after.

    Moving-day help Trusted local contacts Clients for life

Ready when you are

Let's talk about your home.

03Reviews

Trusted by Island families.

5.0

Rated on Google

“My family and I moved from Surrey to Nanaimo and we were lucky enough to find Heather Rowland. Heather was incredible!!! She saved us so much time with her knowledge of the area, home construction and the market. She was professional, intuitive and friendly and gave us so much confidence in our decision.”
Google review · Jul 2025
“Heather and Jared were very helpful with the sale of my house.”
Google review · Nov 2025
“Jared and Heather are great people with an abundance of knowledge in their field. Their work ethic and commitment to service is unwaivering.”
Google review · Nov 2025
“Heather worked with us for over 12 months in various markets. She persevered and always had a smile on her face. Not only did she help us find our beautiful forever home, she was incredibly helpful on our possession day. Things weren't quite perfect when we took possession of our new home and she came over and helped us lug old furniture and junk out of the house so we could make it our own.”
Google review · Jul 2025
“Incredible knowledge of the housing market. Really helped me answer some big questions in regards to buying our first home.”
Google review · Nov 2025
“We had an amazing experience working with Jared to buy our first home. As first-time buyers, we had a lot of questions, and Jared was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout the entire process. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure we felt confident every step of the way. Jared truly had our best interests at heart and never made us feel rushed or pressured…”
Google review · Dec 2025
“We can’t say enough about how incredible Heather Rowland is as a realtor! She is truly one of the hardest-working people we know. Heather has never hesitated to view properties with us, always making time and going the extra mile. She's the complete package: knowledgeable, professional, reliable, and genuinely caring.”
Google review · Jul 2025
Heather and Jared sharing a laugh in their office

04Our story

Family-run. Island-rooted. Always reachable.

Real estate runs in the Rowland family. Heather built her business on honest advice and looking after people; Jared grew up watching it work and joined her side. That trust is what keeps clients coming back. When you call, you get one of us — not a call centre.

01

Heather Rowland

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Heather has spent 14+ years helping Island families move — and she's never forgotten that a move isn't just a transaction, it's a life change. Calm, organised and genuinely in your corner.

02

Jared Rowland

REALTOR®

A third-generation REALTOR® who grew up around kitchen-table deals. Jared is honest, quick to answer and a fierce negotiator when it counts.

05Let's talk

Call, text or email — whatever's easiest.

250-802-3172

No pressure, just honest advice from a family you can trust.

#1-5140 Metral Drive, Nanaimo, BC sold@rowlandrealestate.ca
Rowland Real Estate Team on Vancouver Island