The HappyHomesBC Team — Who We Are & How We Work

HomesinChilliwack.com | District 1881, Downtown Chilliwack

Our Story: Three Generations. One Commitment.

Real estate isn't just what we do — it's who we are.

Kelly Johnston has been a licensed REALTOR® since 1997. With over 2,000 transactions spanning nearly three decades, Kelly has guided families, investors, and first-time buyers through every kind of market — rising, falling, and everything in between. That depth of experience isn't something you can manufacture. It's earned, one client at a time.

In 2010, something special happened: Kelly's wife Nicole joined the team, bringing her own warmth, intuition, and dedication to every transaction. Around the same time, Nicole's mother Donna Peet also joined — adding another layer of care, wisdom, and community connection to what was becoming a true family practice.

And now, a new chapter. Their oldest daughter Lauren Chandler has just earned her real estate license, making The Johnston Team a genuine three-generation family of REALTORS®. From grandparent to parent to child, this is a team built on legacy, love, and an unwavering standard of service.

We are proud to call Chilliwack home — and even prouder to help others discover it.

Our Philosophy: Clients Are Family

We don't use the word "client" lightly. To us, the people we serve are an extension of our family — and we treat them exactly that way.

That means we listen before we advise. We advocate fiercely on your behalf. We are honest even when it's not easy. And we stay with you long after the keys are handed over, because relationships matter more to us than transactions.

Our loyal clientele — many of whom have bought and sold with us multiple times over the years — are a testament to this philosophy. When people trust you with the biggest financial decision of their lives, you honour that trust completely.

Our Community: Proudly Rooted in Chilliwack

Our office is located at District 1881 in the heart of Downtown Chilliwack — a fitting home for a team that believes deeply in this city's story, its people, and its future.

We don't just sell homes here. We champion this community.

Our YouTube channel features not only professional property videos but also original local content — including two mini-documentary films we produced ourselves. One tells the powerful story of Chilliwack's downtown evolution. The other takes viewers on an in-depth journey through Garrison Crossing. These aren't marketing pieces — they're love letters to a city we're proud to call home.

When you work with us, you're working with people who know Chilliwack from the inside out.

Marketing Your Home: Nothing Left to Chance

When we take on a listing, we bring the full weight of our experience and creativity to bear. Because your home deserves more than a sign on the lawn and a listing on MLS®.

Our marketing approach includes:

• Professional staging guidance
  — positioning your home to make its best first impression

• Cinematic video production
  — showcasing your property in motion, the way buyers actually experience it

• Drone footage
  — capturing your home and its surroundings from perspectives that stand apart

• Professional photography
  — images crafted to stop a scroll and invite a closer look

• Carefully written scripts and ad copy
  — messaging intentionally designed to speak directly to your ideal buyer

• Targeted online boost campaigns
  — putting your listing in front of the right eyes, at the right time, in the right places

Every element is intentional. Every detail is considered. We don't cut corners, because your home — and the outcome you deserve — is worth getting right.

Representing Buyers: Experience You Can Count On

Buying a home is one of the most significant decisions you will ever make. In any market — fast or slow, competitive or quiet — having the right guide matters enormously.  It is a process.  The process is different for each and every Buyer.  We are there with you as your guide every step of the way and when it is time to make a choice, we are there with you.

We bring patience, experience, and finely honed negotiating skills to every buyer relationship. We help you understand what you're buying, what it's worth, and how to move confidently when the right opportunity appears. Our goal isn't just to help you find a house — it's to help you make a great decision.

For first-time buyers, we've taken our knowledge one step further: we authored the "First-Time Buyers in BC" booklet — a comprehensive, downloadable PDF designed to educate and empower new buyers at every step of the journey. Because an informed buyer is a confident buyer.

Why The HappyHomesBC Team?

• 27+ years of experience
  in the Chilliwack and Fraser Valley market

• 2,000+ transactions
  across every property type and price range

• Three generations of family commitment
  to this community and our clients

• Full-service marketing
  — staging, video, drone, photography, and targeted digital campaigns

• Deep local knowledge
  — we don't just know the market, we know the streets, the schools, and the stories

• Genuine care
  — for our clients, our community, and the reputation we've built together

• Over the Top Service
  :  We love doing Open Houses.  If you want us to be at all the showings to ensure the Buyers, and the other agents know what they need to know about the property, this is what we do. 

• We don’t just “List” homes for sale
  …..and then wait.  We are actively marketing your home to other agents, in other markets, online, with targeted boost ads, and we will even do all of the work for the other agents clients if the agent doesn’t make time to do the drive.  We work for you, and our goal is to get you the best possible result. 

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