New Westminster Realtors: James Garbutt + Denny Dumas
Buying or selling in New Westminster?
Garbutt + Dumas is a New Westminster-based real estate team helping clients buy and sell houses, condos, and townhomes throughout the Royal City and Greater Vancouver.
James Garbutt has been a Realtor since 2008 and co-founded the Garbutt + Dumas Real Estate Team with Denny Dumas in 2017. Together, James and Denny have helped more than 1,400 clients and have sold over $1 billion in real estate.
New Westminster has always been one of the core markets of our business. Our office is located in Glenbrooke North, and our team has helped clients buy and sell throughout Queens Park, Glenbrooke North, Sapperton, The Heights, West End, Uptown, Downtown New Westminster, Moody Park, Connaught Heights, Fraserview, Victoria Hill, the Quay, and Queensborough.
Whether you are selling a detached home, buying a condo, downsizing into a townhouse, moving up into a family home, or trying to understand what your property is worth in today’s market, we can help you make a confident decision.
If you are searching for experienced New Westminster Realtors, James Garbutt and Denny Dumas provide local advice for buyers and sellers across the city.
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Why Work With Garbutt + Dumas?
New Westminster is not one simple market.
A heritage home in Queens Park, a family house in Glenbrooke North, a newer home in Queensborough, a condo at the Quay, and a townhouse in Fraserview can all perform very differently. Pricing, presentation, buyer demand, building history, strata details, lot size, location, and recent comparable sales all matter.
Our role is to help you understand the details that affect value.
We help clients with:
- Neighbourhood-specific pricing advice
- Recent comparable sales and active competition
- Professional listing preparation and marketing
- Buyer feedback and showing activity
- Offer strategy and negotiation
- Strata document review for condos and townhomes
- Detached home, suite, lot, and redevelopment considerations
- Clear communication from the first conversation to completion
We are direct, practical, and data-informed. Our goal is to give you honest advice, not pressure.
Selling a Home in New Westminster
Selling in New Westminster requires a local strategy.
City-wide averages only tell part of the story. The right pricing strategy depends on your neighbourhood, property type, condition, layout, exposure, lot size, building, strata history, and current competition.
When we list a New Westminster property, we focus on:
- Pricing the home properly from the start
- Preparing the property so it shows its best
- Professional photography, video, floor plans, and digital marketing
- Positioning the home against current active listings
- Understanding what buyers are responding to
- Communicating feedback clearly
- Negotiating the strongest possible result
In a more selective market, buyers are still active, but they are comparing closely. Homes that are well-prepared, well-marketed, and priced properly are still selling. Overpriced listings are more likely to sit.
Helpful seller resources:
How to Sell a New Westminster Home in a Buyer’s Market
Recent New Westminster House Sales
Buying a Home in New Westminster
New Westminster continues to attract buyers who want central access, SkyTrain, walkable neighbourhoods, character homes, riverfront condos, parks, schools, and relative value compared to Vancouver, Burnaby, and parts of the North Shore.
Buyers are drawn to New Westminster for:
- Multiple SkyTrain stations
- Walkable neighbourhoods and local shops
- Heritage and character homes
- Waterfront living along the Quay
- Family-friendly parks and schools
- A strong mix of condos, townhomes, and detached homes
- Easy access to Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Coquitlam, Richmond, and the North Shore
If you are buying in New Westminster, we can help you compare neighbourhoods, review recent sales, assess strata documents, understand value, and avoid over paying.
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New Westminster Neighbourhoods We Serve
We help clients buy and sell throughout New Westminster, including:
Queens Park
Known for heritage homes, tree-lined streets, larger lots, and one of the city’s most iconic parks.
Glenbrooke North
A popular family neighbourhood close to schools, parks, transit, shopping, and Queen’s Park. Our office is located in Glenbrooke North.
Sapperton
A walkable neighbourhood with SkyTrain access, Royal Columbian Hospital, local shops, restaurants, condos, townhomes, and detached homes.
The Heights
A quiet residential area with family homes, views, schools, and convenient access to shopping and commuter routes.
West End
Known for character homes, larger lots, established streets, and views in select locations.
Uptown
A central neighbourhood with condos, shops, restaurants, services, parks, and transit access.
Downtown New Westminster
An urban, transit-oriented area with SkyTrain, restaurants, Douglas College, the Anvil Centre, shops, and condo living.
The Quay
A waterfront neighbourhood known for river views, the boardwalk, River Market, and concrete condo buildings.
Fraserview and Victoria Hill
Popular for condos and townhomes, green space, trails, views, and proximity to Queen’s Park and Royal Columbian Hospital.
Queensborough
A growing community with newer detached homes, townhouses, riverfront paths, parks, shopping, and access to commuter routes.
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Houses, Condos, and Townhomes in New Westminster
New Westminster offers a wide range of housing options.
Detached homes include heritage houses, character homes, mid-century homes, renovated family homes, newer builds, and homes with suites. Detached home values can vary significantly by neighbourhood, lot size, condition, views, suite potential, and buyer demand.
Townhouses are more limited in many parts of New Westminster, but buyers will find options in Queensborough, Fraserview, Victoria Hill, Glenbrooke North, Uptown, Sapperton, and select pockets throughout the city.
Condos are one of the most common property types in New Westminster. Buyers can choose from older wood-frame buildings, concrete towers, waterfront condos, loft conversions, newer high-rises, and master-planned communities in Downtown, the Quay, Uptown, Victoria Hill, Sapperton, and Queensborough.
What Is the New Westminster Real Estate Market Like?
New Westminster is a neighbourhood-specific and property-specific market.
Detached homes, townhouses, and condos do not always move in the same direction at the same time. A well-priced family home in Glenbrooke North may attract a different buyer pool than a downtown condo, a Quay waterfront unit, a Queensborough townhouse, or a Victoria Hill condo.
The strongest results usually come from understanding:
- Recent sales
- Active competition
- Days on market
- Buyer demand by property type
- Condition and presentation
- Layout and functionality
- Building or strata history
- Neighbourhood-specific value
If you are trying to understand what your New Westminster home is worth, we can prepare a neighbourhood specific valuation based on real comparable sales and current market conditions.
Recent New Westminster Market Insights
For buyers and sellers who want a better understanding of the local market, here are a few recent New Westminster articles and guides:
How to Sell a New Westminster Home in a Buyer’s Market
6 New Westminster House Sales This Spring: What Sold Over Asking and What It Says About the Market
Top 12 Condo Buildings in New Westminster: A Local Realtor’s Guide
6 New Westminster House Sales This Spring: What Sold Over Asking and What It Says About the Market.
9 Townhouse Sales This Year Across New Westminster, Coquitlam, Langley and Maple Ridge
What We Sell, Where We Sell, and What Our Sales Say About the Market
These articles provide real examples of what has been selling, how buyers are responding, and which neighbourhoods and buildings continue to stand out.
Looking for a New Westminster Realtor?
If you are thinking about buying or selling in New Westminster, we would be happy to help.
James Garbutt and Denny Dumas offer local experience, straightforward advice, strong marketing, and a practical understanding of the New Westminster real estate market.
Whether you are selling a detached home, buying a condo, comparing townhouse options, or just trying to understand your propertyvalue, contact Garbutt + Dumas for a clear and honest conversation.
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