How We Handle Decisions
A structured, risk-aware approach to real estate transactions that prioritizes decision quality over manufactured urgency.
Our Core Principles
Three foundational principles guide every transaction:
Clarity
We rigorously separate confirmed facts from assumptions and external pressure, ensuring you always understand what is known versus what is speculated.
Risk Identification
Material risks are surfaced early in the process, before they have the opportunity to compound into larger issues that compromise your position.
Decision Structure
We ensure all significant decisions are made deliberately, with clearly defined review points and sufficient time for proper evaluation.
Timing Discipline
We recognize that speed serves a purpose when it protects your competitive position or prevents opportunity loss. However, slowing down is equally valuable when it preserves optionality and prevents irreversible mistakes.
When We Slow Down
  • Information is incomplete, missing, or unverified
  • Decisions carry irreversible consequences
  • Additional time reduces risk exposure
  • Contractual implications require careful review
When We Move Quickly
  • Delay demonstrably increases risk or cost
  • Facts are sufficient for informed judgment
  • Competitive timing creates genuine advantage
  • Action protects or secures your position
What This Approach Is Not
Our methodology is deliberate and protective by design. It does not rely on aggressive tactics, performative urgency, or pressure-based negotiation strategies.
Not aggressive: We protect your interests through structure and clarity, not confrontation.
Not performative: Our communication focuses on substance and accuracy, not dramatic reassurance.
Not pressure-based: Decisions are made based on facts and analysis, not manufactured urgency.
Not speed-focused: We move at the pace that serves decision quality, not arbitrary timelines.
Our Decision Framework
Every major decision in your transaction follows the same disciplined sequence, designed to eliminate confusion and ensure nothing important is overlooked.
01
Facts
We establish what is confirmed and documented versus what remains assumption or projection.
02
Constraints
We identify what elements are fixed and non-negotiable versus which have flexibility or alternative paths.
03
Risk Assessment
We evaluate timing risk, market exposure, contractual obligations, financing conditions, and completion dependencies.
04
Decision Window
We determine whether the decision is genuinely time-sensitive or whether additional time provides strategic advantage.
05
Informed Choice
You make the final decision with complete understanding of the tradeoffs, risks, and implications involved.
Is This Approach Right For You?
This structured, risk-aware approach tends to suit clients who value clarity, disciplined process, and protection from avoidable surprises. It aligns well with those who prefer thoughtful decision-making over reactive responses to external pressure.
It may not be the right fit for those seeking constant affirmation, urgency-driven momentum, or an agent who pushes outcomes regardless of changing circumstances.

Our Commitment: If this way of working aligns with how you want to make real estate decisions, we are likely a good fit. Our commitment is to protect your interests through structured process, transparent communication, and disciplined risk management at every stage of your transaction.
Let's Connect
If this approach aligns with how you want to navigate your real estate transaction, we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss your specific situation.
Our System
Learn more about our structured approach and decision-making framework at www.valuefirstcanada.com

Get In Touch

Derek Vanderkooy PREC*
Phone: 604-379-0616

David Maitre PREC*
Phone: 604-340-9809

Email: info@valuefirstcanada.com