Victoria Inner Harbour pier on Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island's oldest independent brokerage

Built to support your business at every stage.

Experienced leadership, practical support, modern tools, professional services, and the freedom to grow your business your way.

What you can expect from Pemberton Holmes

Support at every level of your career

Experienced broker support

Accessible, knowledgeable leadership when you need guidance.

Training and professional development

Practical education designed to help you keep growing.

Technology and marketing tools

Modern CRM, marketing systems, and resources to support your business.

Administrative and conveyancing support

Experienced staff working behind the scenes to keep transactions moving.

Local hubs across Vancouver Island

16 offices rooted in the communities we serve — each a welcoming local hub, with shared services coordinated from Victoria.

Independent, local leadership

Six generations of island ownership behind every decision we make.

Flexible business models

Work in the way that suits your goals, your clients, and your brand.

Competitive fee structures

Meaningful value at different levels of production — see how the numbers work for you.

Built by and for Vancouver Island

Pemberton Holmes isn't a franchise — we're homegrown.

Our agents live where they work, give back to the communities they serve, and know this region inside and out. We're constantly evolving — with regular training, practical tools, and support designed for how real estate professionals work today.

What our agents say

Success stories from our agents

Browse agents below to read their experience with Pemberton Holmes Ltd.

Jason Finlayson

Ethical and Professional Practices

Pemberton Holmes has been a great company to work for. I feel the reputation built on many years of excellence in real estate that Pemberton Holmes enjoys has helped me in gaining and retaining clients over the years. I have found that the leadership of the company has been there for me when I need them and has been instrumental in assisting me in challenging situations that arise from time to time. My fellow agents in PH share my beliefs and philosophy of ethical and professional practices and have been a pleasure to work with. I would not hesitate to recommend Pemberton Holmes to any agent who is looking for a positive and progressive brokerage to call home.

Jason Finlayson

REALTOR® with Pemberton Holmes since 2016

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Rooted on Vancouver Island since 1887

An island institution since 1887

For more than a century, Pemberton Holmes has grown alongside the communities we serve. Today, six generations of local ownership are behind a brokerage that continues to evolve with the needs of today's real estate professionals.

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Rocky shoreline at Lake Cowichan

Invested in the island

Rooted in community. Proud to give back.

From local hubs to island-wide initiatives, we invest in the communities our agents call home. Wherever you find a Pemberton Holmes office, you'll find professionals who show up, pitch in, and build relationships that last — because real estate here is personal.

Have questions? Let's talk.

Whether you're actively considering a change, planning your real estate career, or simply curious about Pemberton Holmes, we're happy to answer your questions. Every conversation is confidential and there's no obligation.

Sacha Cownden, Manager, Agent Growth and Development

Sacha Cownden

Manager, Agent Growth and Development

Pemberton Holmes Ltd

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