BACKGROUND: David & Lisa Thon

Being siblings, David & Lisa share a lifetime of memories. They were raised in a very close-knit family. It was the kind of household where everyone was encouraged to have an opinion on a wide range of subjects. Meals were always shared together, and fun and laughter remain common place at family gatherings.

The home was a source of many traditions and has come to symbolize some great teachings that came from family life at the Thon's and binds the family in true kinship. Central to the teachings were that family came first, and still does, and that honesty & hard work will provide a foundation for success.

Their parents chose the North Shore as the location for the family home. It offered the perfect balance of city and rural life. The mountains were at the backdoor with a host of natural riches including their own creek just a stones throw from the yard providing thousands of adventures. For serious shopping or a special dinner and movie the city excitement was only 10 minutes away over either of the bridges that both protected and connected them to the city landscape.

The North Shore still offers the special warmth and security of a vibrant small community yet is only minutes from the hustle and bustle of downtown Vancouver. David & Lisa continue to share a sense of awe for the North Shore's splendor and it's no surprise that this is where they have settled to raise their own families and build their careers.

David began his career in real estate in 1991 following a successful career in the automotive sector and obtained invaluable experience in sales & sales management for a local dealership, as well as his experience as an owner operator of an auto detailing business. Lisa joined David in 1993, after completing an Administrative Studies degree and enjoying a career in marketing. The path was set for success and selling the North Shore was a natural. "If you work at what you love, success will follow." The Thons know first hand how central a home can be to family life and what an important role the community plays.

As business partners David & Lisa appreciate the importance of balancing family harmony, personal well-being and business prosperity. Both David & Lisa would cite trust as a primary reason they partnered. The trust shared in a family is truly like no other. The trust is implicit, and always has been. Time has taught them that equal to trust is the value of balance. For David & Lisa, balance is reached through a shared vision, complementary skills, and streamlined communications.

They both have different, but similar interests and abilities. David says, "We understand each other on a level that's beyond what most partnerships can hope for." A glance between them imparts more than a "paragraph of instruction," would with other partners. This heightened communication helps the duo complete work faster because there's less need for explanation. Such streamlined communications helps get work done. "We know each other so intimately, we can be efficient and cut right to the chase. We each clearly understand our roles and there's a strong bond that comes from the energy of building an exciting business together."

Lisa adds, "A family business is still a business, and we plan every detail of our work and every detail of each transaction because we know the smallest details make the biggest difference of all." The success of any real estate transaction sits perilously on the knowledge that's inside the Realtors' heads. Getting your core competencies down on paper and establishing systems, processes and structures goes a long way to ensuring the success of each sale.

Although most often their leisure time is spent apart, family gatherings remain central to David & Lisa. On his days off, David will often be found with his wife and boys golfing or biking at Black Mountain Ranch or enjoying the wonderful activities and sights up Grouse Mountain. Lisa is more likely to be found taking the dog for a hike with her husband and girls in the trails around the canyon, or strolling the seawall before grabbing a burger at the beach.

Rarely does life present a larger personal investment - both financially and emotionally than a family's home. David and Lisa pride themselves on providing the personalized attention each individual needs. Care and dedication is placed in developing a plan of action tailor-made to turn each clients goals into a reality. As one of the area's most respected real estate teams, David and Lisa offer an incomparable balance of skills and talent with a thorough knowledge of the area. David & Lisa personally attend to and assist each client with all of their real estate transactions and needs. No doubt, that's why so many people consider them their Realtors for life.

MACDONALD REALTY

Since 1944, Macdonald Realty has been proudly Standing Tall in British Columbia real estate. By constantly pushing the envelope in order to provide people with the highest level of service possible, they have become the premier real estate resource for families throughout the province.

Tradition, honour, integrity and a steadfast commitment to excellence. Indeed, that’s what Standing Tall is all about. These core values are exactly what David & Lisa Thon and Macdonald Realty stand for.

For more than 60 years, this award-winning company has been bringing people the best of B.C. real estate. From their cutting edge marketing to their caring and experienced professionals, Macdonald Realty is passionate about helping their clients make the most of their real estate opportunities.

B.C. owned, and operated, you can take comfort in knowing that MacDonald’s agents are trusted professionals who have the inside knowledge, insight and experience to help make your family’s move a complete success. So stand tall during your next real estate transaction and give David & Lisa a call.