James Warner

Owner, Sales Representative and
Denman Resident

James Warner is an active member of RE/MAX The Islands both as a licensed Agent and Owner. He has a vast array of personal experience in buying and selling residential and commercial properties, and also brings to the company 22 years in sales, marketing and management expertise. James combines his former business knowledge with island living to be able to provide progressive business practices within a relaxed island lifestyle.

James is an avid outdoors person, spending much of his leisure time with his family, boating, camping and hiking. He is the Chairperson of the Denman Island School Parent Advisory Council and is an active member of the Denman Island Economic Enhancement Committee.

Over the past four years, James has experienced much success in the sale of waterfront homes, recreational properties, cottages and larger acreages. He very much enjoys the relationships that he has with his purchasers as well as the many clients that have listed with him. James welcomes your inquiry and looks forward to assisting you in finding your dream property.

'James sets a new standard for honesty and integrity and bringing warmth and authenticity to real estate transactions.'
— Neil and Cindy Weinberg, Clients

'Thank you for making the purchase of the Denman property so pleasant and so easy. We never felt any pressure to go ahead.'
— Tom and Barbara Swankey, Clients

Email James at james@islandsrealestate.com.

Frances Millan

Sales Representative and Hornby Resident

Frances Millan is a licensed Agent and a member of RE/MAX The Islands on Hornby Island. As a property manager for many years, Frances has enjoyed her vast experience and success in finding vacation properties for the off island visitors during their stay. She now uses her expertise in the real estate market to sell Hornby Island homes. She very much enjoys the opportunity to work with her friends, family and visitors to the Island. Frances is always eager to show them the Island hospitality and the amazing selection of properties available for sale.

Frances Millan is a 25-year veteran to Hornby Island and is well known for her community work. She was an active member of the fire department for 11 years, 1st responder for 7 of those years, secretary of HIRRA for 2 years, and was the coordinator of the Hornby Food Wholesale for 5 years. Frances is a lover of animals, gardening and travel.

Frances strongly believes in giving back to the community that supports her by providing employment opportunities and by supporting the local groups and organizations. She will be working with RE/MAX The Islands providing assistance to their community partners Hornby and Denman Community Health Care Society, Hornby Island Community Economic Enhancement Committee (HICEEC) and the Hornby Island Arts Council. Frances also continues to provide vacation homes rental services through Wind and Waves Property Management, where she employs two Hornby residents.

Frances welcomes the opportunity to work with Hornby Residents and Visitors assisting them to meet their needs. She knows the island and she knows the people. Please feel free to call Frances at her home office on Carmichael Road at (250) 335-0968.

Email Frances at frances@islandsrealestate.com.

Wendy Edwards

Sales Representative, Managing Broker and Hornby Resident

Wendy refers to herself as 'basically British' having moved to Canada in 1965. In 1972 she settled on Denman Island, migrated to Hornby Island in 1984 raising 4 daughters in the interim.

Wendy has been licensed as a Agent since 1990, a broker since 1992 gaining recognition as a Canadian Real Estate Specialist from the Real Estate Institute of Canada and operating her own Brokerage successfully on Hornby Island for 15 years. As a Buyer’s Agent she brings an outstanding knowledge of Island properties garnered from years as a Property Manager. As an experienced negotiator she has successfully brought together people and places by listening to the buyers needs and finding that dream location first hand.

Email Wendy at wendy@islandsrealestate.com.

Margaret Rabena

Sales Representative and Hornby Resident

Margaret is an experienced realtor who will exceed your expectations by combining excellent and knowledgeable service with a warm and friendly style. You will benefit from her long time residency on Hornby and get an insider's glimpse of this unique island community.

Margaret retired from a very successful career as a teacher at the Hornby Community School where she continues to work as a volunteer. She particularly enjoys writing and directing children's theatre and her most recent production was an adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Midsummer Night's Dream' which was performed entirely by the students.

A dedicated realtor, Margaret takes ongoing courses to constantly upgrade her skills in order to keep abreast of information for buyers and sellers as well as to learn new marketing strategies to serve her clients better.

If you are looking for a home on Hornby, she would be delighted to find the perfect place for you. If you are contemplating selling your home, talk to Margaret about how she can provide competitive and caring service to successfully meet your needs. Read below to get snippets of what past clients have to say and visit her web site at www.hornbyhomes.com to read more.

Email Margaret at margaret@islandsrealestate.com.

'We couldn't have hoped for a more honest, knowledgeable, or capable realtor.'
— Michelle & Lawrence

'Margaret was always there to help, nothing was too much trouble. I would definitely recommend her friendly, accommodating, and professional services to anyone contemplating purchasing a home on Hornby.'
— Heather

'She cares about us as people, not just as clients, and this is what makes all the difference. It's great to work with someone who provides good, old fashioned, high quality customer service.'
— Pat & Kevin