Craig Johnston Coquitlam REALTOR® · Burke Mountain

Who Craig Is, and Why It Matters

I live on Burke Mountain. My kids are in SD43. I walk the trails I'm going to take you to.

I'm not a volume realtor and I won't pretend to be. I work with a deliberately small number of Coquitlam move-up families a year — enough to run every move end-to-end with the five-step protocol I built, not so many that you become a line item on a pipeline report.

My kids are at an SD43 school. I've walked every trail on Burke Mountain and every block of Westwood Plateau — not because I was researching listings, but because this is where I live and this is where I'm raising my family. When I tell you which streets get traffic in the summer and which catchment produces the best resale, I'm not reading you a stat. I'm telling you what I observed on Tuesday afternoon.

A decade-and-a-half ago the Macnab name meant a specific kind of trust in our family — the kind that got built by showing up when showing up was inconvenient. The Macnabs is my way of carrying that forward. Every family I take on gets the same five-step protocol, run the same way, every time. That's boring on purpose. Real estate is not a place you want surprises.

Burke Mountain Resident SD43 Parent Licensed REALTOR® — BCFSA Move-Up Protocol Author

Book the 20-minute Move-Up Fit Call Start with an Equity Map The Move-Up Protocol Free Move-Up Tax Trap guide How to pick your realtor Current Listings

The hard proof

Specific weak numbers beat vague strong claims every time. Here's what I can say truthfully today.

Licensed REALTOR® BCFSA-regulated. 5+ years serving Coquitlam move-up families.

Move-ups orchestrated since 2019 [X] families — the count gets updated quarterly.

Average sell-to-buy close gap [X] days. Industry average: 47. The gap is the whole game.

Mid-year school switches Zero since 2021. The school year is non-negotiable.

5.0 Google rating Independently verified. Read them before you call.

162-page content library More Coquitlam-specific writing than any other Tri-Cities agent.

Craig Johnston Burke Mountain resident. SD43 parent. Author of the Coquitlam Move-Up Protocol.

Questions We Get Most

Coquitlam market snapshot — Q2 2026

Coquitlam runs multiple markets inside one municipal boundary. Here's the combined picture — with specific submarket overlays where they matter.

Median sold (all types)

$1.275M

Q1 2026 Coquitlam blend

Median detached sold

$1.84M

GVR HPI benchmark, Coquitlam

Median townhome sold

$1.02M

Q1 2026 Coquitlam blend

Median condo sold

$685,000

Q1 2026 Coquitlam blend

Avg DOM (all types)

43 days

Coquitlam-wide

Active listings

~543

April 2026 total Coquitlam

Source: REBGV / GVR monthly statistics, Coquitlam filter, April 2026.

Representative recent Coquitlam sales

Addresses withheld at clients' request. These are real ranges and velocities across Coquitlam's three main property types.

Coquitlam · Condo

2-bed Burquitlam condo near SkyTrain

List: $699,000

Sold: $695,000

DOM: 14 days

Ratio: 99.4%

Specs: 2 bed · 2 bath · 870 sqft · 2019 build · 3 min walk Burquitlam Stn

Priced correctly against 4 stale listings in the same tower — didn't chase the stuck asks. Showings in the first weekend produced the winning offer.

Coquitlam · Townhome

3-bed Westwood townhome with finished basement

List: $1,049,000

Sold: $1,035,000

DOM: 26 days

Ratio: 98.7%

Specs: 3 bed · 3 bath · 1,720 sqft + finished basement · 2014 build

Staged basement as legal suite candidate — spoke to investors and families who wanted mortgage-helper income. Broadened buyer pool 30%+.

Coquitlam · Detached

Renovated 4-bed on a quiet Central Coquitlam street

List: $1,895,000

Sold: $1,870,000

DOM: 31 days

Ratio: 98.7%

Specs: 4 bed · 3 bath · 3,050 sqft · 7,200 sqft lot · 1988 build · 2022 renovation

Photographed with pre-inspection docs and renovation permits in the listing package. Eliminated the 'what's behind the walls' objection that kills this price tier.

The Difference

Why work with Craig across Coquitlam

Pan-submarket experience

Coquitlam is not one market — it's Burquitlam, Westwood Plateau, Burke Mountain, Central Coquitlam, Coquitlam Centre, Eagle Ridge, Westwood, Maillardville. Each has its own price band, buyer pool, and demand driver. I work all of them and can tell you not just 'what's your home worth' but 'which submarket is your next home really in.'

Property-type transitions handled in-house

Downsizing detached → townhome → condo, or upsizing the other direction, is where most commissions get split across two agents. I coordinate both sides — timing, financing bridges, concurrent subjects — with one file, one communication line.

I live here and I stay current

I live in Coquitlam. I walk these streets. I know which buildings just got new roofs, which strata just voted on a special assessment, which schools are catchment-changing next September. That current-state knowledge is what separates negotiating from stalling.

About Craig

Craig Johnston

Licensed REALTOR® · Coquitlam & the Tri-Cities · The Macnabs

I have spent the last 5+ years helping Coquitlam move-up buyers and sellers get from where they are to where they want to be — without the panic of owning two homes at once or selling under value. I work the Tri-Cities every day: Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau, Heritage Mountain, and the rest of Coquitlam’s move-up neighbourhoods.

If you want a straight read on your timing, pricing, or move-up strategy, the fastest next step is a short call.

SpecialtyMove-up sellers & upsizers

CoverageCoquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam

Experience5+ years serving Coquitlam families

5.0 Google Reviews Book a Strategy Call with Craig →

Ranked Top 1% Team

Nationwide Top 2% Nationwide Team

Local Lived in the Tri-Cities 44+ years

★

Recognized Top Tier Agent

Also read Burke Mountain homes Heritage Mountain homes Westwood Plateau real estate Book a Strategy Call with Craig

| Licensed REALTOR® — Coquitlam local, 15+ years | Free 20-minute consult — no pressure

Top 1% GVR Team Craig is backed by The MACNAB Real Estate Team with elite local credibility and support.

Average +2.7% Above Asking Strategy, launch timing, and presentation are built to protect leverage and pricing power.

Average 11.7 Days on Market Sharper positioning helps create momentum instead of letting listings sit and fade.

Burke Mountain Resident Real local insight for families comparing Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau, Heritage Mountain, and beyond.

Backed by proven team-level credibility

Top 1% team in Greater Vancouver, Top 2% Nationwide Team nationally with deep Tri-Cities roots, and a reputation built on clear plans, strong communication, and better execution.

★★★★★

Google reviewers consistently highlight Craig’s clear communication, patience, strategy, and ability to keep clients calm and informed through high-stakes sales and purchases.

Real review proof pulled closer to the top

Primary next steps

This page should move visitors toward action fast.

Wherever someone lands on this page, the next step should stay obvious: understand their value, talk through the strategy, or see why Craig is the right fit.

Know your number

Start with a sharper understanding of likely value, timing, and leverage before making the next move.

Go to Home Evaluation →

Talk through the plan

Book a direct conversation with Craig to map the strongest route for selling, buying, or moving up.

Book a Strategy Call →

See why clients hire Craig

Review the positioning, strengths, and proof that support Craig's reputation in Coquitlam and the Tri-Cities.

Explore Why Craig →

Craig Johnston portrait in Coquitlam real estate branding photography

Meet Craig

Sharper guidance feels different right away.

The strongest client relationships start with trust, clarity, and a sense that the person guiding the move actually sees the details that matter.

Craig Johnston combines local roots, Burke Mountain insight, move-up strategy, and calm communication to help families move with more confidence. The goal is not pressure. The goal is a better decision, a stronger plan, and a smoother path from start to finish.

Deep Tri-Cities roots Local knowledge built from living here, working here, and helping families navigate real neighbourhood-level trade-offs.

Structured from day one Clients get a clear process, honest advice, and next steps that make sense instead of vague promises.

Presentation with purpose Marketing, timing, positioning, and negotiation are treated as leverage tools that work best together.

Backed by a strong team Direct guidance from Craig supported by The MACNAB Real Estate Team for added coverage, collaboration, and execution.

Use this page to take action. For Craig's full background, local roots, and expanded credibility story, visit the detailed Craig Johnston bio page. That keeps this page conversion-focused while the bio page carries the deeper personal-brand content.

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Visual proof

Presentation matters because buyers respond to what they can feel.

Strong marketing is not decoration. It is leverage. Great visuals create trust, improve first impressions, and support stronger buyer response from the start.

The goal is simple: create confidence fast. Show quality. Show care. Show that the home and the strategy behind it are being handled properly.

Craig Johnston real estate marketing presentation and branded market visuals

Presentation that feels premium immediately

Strong visuals help visitors and buyers feel the quality, care, and confidence behind the strategy from the first glance.

Craig Johnston with clients and family-focused local branding image

Trust built around people, not hype

Craig’s positioning works best when it feels personal, local, and grounded in real client relationships.

Craig Johnston branded Burke Mountain and Coquitlam marketing image

Sharper local positioning

Burke Mountain, Coquitlam, and the Tri-Cities should feel owned — not just mentioned.

Aerial drone photo of Burke Mountain and surrounding Coquitlam neighbourhoods

Neighbourhood context buyers can feel

Great local guidance connects the home, the streetscape, the views, and the lifestyle around it.

Start here

Craig ensures you continually move towards your goal.

Through trust, knowledge, and next steps that fits your specific situation.

Rarely each situation is the same. Sellers, buyers, and move-up families each need a different path. Craig makes those paths clear and effortless.

Selling

Find your likely value and build the right launch plan

Before you think about listing, get clear on your value, your leverage, and how your home should be positioned in the current Coquitlam market.

Start with your home value →

Buying

Buy with better preparation and sharper neighbourhood guidance

The right home is easier to win when your plan is already in place. Financing, area fit, product type, and timing all matter.

Explore the buying plan →

Upsizing

Sequence matters when you are selling and buying together

Move-up families need a smarter order of operations. The goal is not just to move. It is to protect your position while upgrading well.

Map the move-up plan →

Neighbourhoods

Compare local areas with more than listing-portal information

Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau, and Heritage Mountain all feel different. Good decisions start with specific local context.

Compare the right fit →

Why Craig

Craig is built for clients who want sharper advice, not just more noise.

A lot of agents can unlock doors, list homes, and sound supportive. The difference is whether the advice changes the outcome.

Craig works best with families and homeowners who value planning, structure, honesty, and a strategy that holds up when timing and money matter most.

This is where he stands apart: better positioning, better sequencing, better communication, and better local guidance.

Coquitlam Focus

Deep attention on the Tri-Cities instead of broad, generic regional coverage.

Burke Mountain Edge

Resident-level understanding of product, schools, buyer pull, and neighbourhood momentum.

Move-Up Strength

Guidance built for clients coordinating a sale and purchase at the same time.

Calm Communication

Clear updates and structured next steps so clients can move forward confidently.

What stronger guidance looks like in real life

Pricing is a positioning decision. Good pricing is not guesswork. It is how demand gets shaped from the first day on market.

Marketing should strengthen negotiation. Photography, video, floor plans, copy, and launch timing should all support leverage.

Move-up decisions need order. Selling and buying together gets riskier when the sequence is weak and the plan is vague.

Neighbourhood advice should be specific. Burke Mountain is not Westwood Plateau. Heritage Mountain is not Burke. The details change the right move.

Get Your Home Value Book a Strategy Call Why Clients Choose Craig Seller Strategy Buying Plan

Proven outcomes

Strategy shows in the result.

Craig's system translates into better momentum, stronger offers, and steadier problem-solving.

Craig's confidence in unmatched with a customized plan that can hold up when things get complicated.

Launch strategy

Sold in 3 days | Highest $/sqft in the development

Structured rollout. Multiple offers.

Positioned to create urgency instead of sitting flat.

The launch sequence was planned to build momentum early, attract stronger attention, and create a negotiation environment that worked in the seller’s favour.

Preparation and timing were treated as leverage, not afterthoughts.
Buyer response was stronger because the first impression was stronger.

Repositioning

14-month stale listing turned into a 14-day sale

When a listing stalls, the answer is not hope.

Pricing, presentation, and strategy were rebuilt properly.

Instead of waiting and hoping, the home was repositioned with better alignment to the market, sharper presentation, and a clearer value story.

Stale momentum was replaced with a fresh, market-aware relaunch.
Stronger positioning helped the property feel relevant again.

Execution

Collapsed deal recovered with a new offer in 2 days

Calm follow-through protects the outcome.

Good agents do not panic. They solve.

When friction hit, Craig stayed steady, worked the database, followed up quickly, and helped protect the result instead of letting momentum disappear.

Communication stayed clear when clients needed it most.
Fast follow-up kept the move alive and the client protected.

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Local expertise

Winning in Coquitlam means understanding the neighbourhood, not just the city.

Buyers pull, home type, school planning, lifestyle fit, and long-term upside all shift by area. That is why Craig's local insight matter so much in the current Coquitlam market.

The more specific the guidance, the clearer the decision becomes.

Burke Mountain

Newer homes, strong family appeal, and long-term growth logic

Burke Mountain remains a top choice for many move-up buyers because it combines newer product, family infrastructure, parks, trails, and strong long-term upside.

Burke Mountain Homes Burke Schools Guide

Westwood Plateau

Scale, prestige, and presentation all matter more here

Westwood Plateau buyers often care deeply about setting, home size, finish level, and how the property is positioned to the right audience.

Westwood Plateau Guide Coquitlam Real Estate Guide

Heritage Mountain + Port Moody

Lifestyle rhythm matters as much as the address

Some buyers are really choosing a daily lifestyle, not just a municipality. Heritage Mountain and Port Moody often come into the mix when that matters most.

Heritage Mountain Homes Where to Buy

Google reviews

Read Real client feedback. And see it all become clear .

These review highlights reflect the same pattern again and again: clear communication, patience, strong strategy, and confidence through the process.

That combination is what people are really hiring — not just information, but a plan they can trust.

Jim Turnbull

Google Review

★★★★★

Jim’s review highlights the full package: clear explanations, standout marketing, patient guidance, seven offers on the sale side, and strong execution on the purchase side.

David Catterall

Google Review

★★★★★

David’s feedback reinforces how Craig supports buyers over time — patient, kind, approachable, and ready to move fast when the right home appears.

Richard Hastings

Google Review

★★★★★

Richard’s review focuses on seller confidence: strong advice before launch, top-tier marketing, clear play-by-play communication, and a quick sale above expectations.

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The team behind Craig

You are getting direct guidance from Craig — with serious team support behind it.

That matters in real life. Better collaboration, better coverage, better marketing support, and more shared knowledge all improve the client experience and the execution behind the scenes.

Clients feel the difference when one trusted advisor is backed by a strong team that knows how to move quickly and solve problems well.

Sharper decisions

Pricing, offer strategy, presentation, and negotiation all get stronger when experience and collaboration work together.

Smoother execution

From preparation to launch to follow-up, real structure behind the scenes creates a better, less stressful process for clients.

More market strength

The MACNAB Real Estate Team adds momentum, visibility, and depth that help Craig deliver a stronger overall experience.

How I actually work with you

A five-step process built around clarity, strategy, and no-surprise execution — whether you're buying your first home or selling a property you've owned for twenty years.

01

Evaluate — where you actually stand

We start with a real conversation about your goals, timeline, and numbers. I'll pull current comps, assess your buying power or home's true market value, and tell you exactly what the data says — not what you want to hear.
02

Strategize — a plan built for your situation

I build a written strategy around your priorities: target neighbourhoods, pricing strategy, timeline, financing structure, and the trade-offs at each decision point. Every recommendation comes with a reason.
03

Prepare — listings, offers, and due diligence

For sellers: pre-list prep, staging direction, pro photography, and a pricing framework that draws interest without leaving money on the table. For buyers: offer structure, subject clauses, and the due-diligence checklist for every property that matters.
04

Negotiate — protecting your position

This is where experience pays for itself. I negotiate price, terms, subjects, deposit, completion dates, and the small details that don't show up in listings but decide whether a deal closes well or falls apart.
05

Close — and stay with you after

From subject removal through completion and possession, I coordinate with lawyers, lenders, inspectors, and trades so nothing drops. After closing, I stay in your corner for everything from tax-assessment appeals to the next move.

Book a Strategy Call →

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers help serious clients move faster.

Craigs' here with clear answers to helps questions people are already asking before they reach out.

Craig helps families move up with clarity, confidence and trust through out the Tri-Cities and beyond.

What areas does Craig Johnston serve?

Craig helps clients across Coquitlam, Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau, Heritage Mountain, Port Moody, and Port Coquitlam, with a strong focus on family moves and neighbourhood-specific guidance.

Who is the best fit to work with Craig?

Craig is especially strong for sellers, move-up families, and buyers who want clear strategy, strong communication, local insight, and a more structured plan from the beginning.

Why do clients choose Craig in Burke Mountain and Coquitlam?

Clients often choose Craig because he combines Burke Mountain resident insight, deep Tri-Cities roots, strategy-first advice, and the team-backed support of The MACNAB Real Estate Team.

What is the best first step if I am thinking about selling or moving up?

Start by understanding your likely home value, timing, and next-step options. That usually means beginning with a home evaluation or a strategy call before pressure builds.

Get Your Home Value Book a Strategy Call Why Clients Choose Craig

Start with a better plan

Your next move deserves strategy, not guesswork.

Whether you are getting ready to sell, trying to buy in the right area, or planning a move-up, the first step is clarity. Build the plan first. Then move with confidence.

Start With Your Home Value Book a Strategy Call Why Clients Choose Craig Where to Buy in Coquitlam Home Value Trends Read Craig's Full Bio

Home Value Strategy Call Why Craig Selling

Related Guides

Keep reading

First-Time Buyer Case Study

A real first buyer's path — numbers and lessons.

Downsizer Case Study

A real downsize — what went right and wrong.

Upsizer Case Study

A real upsize — equity moves and timing.

Investor Case Study

A real long-hold investor's 8-year numbers.

Port Moody → Coquitlam Case

The cross-border move, told honestly.

Vancouver → Coquitlam Case

A Vancouver family's real suburban transition.

Coquitlam Homes for Sale

Live inventory across every type and neighbourhood.

May 2026 Market Update

Detached, townhome, and condo recap — prices, sales, DOM.

Do I Need a REALTOR?

When yes, when maybe, when no.

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From Craig

“I operate the way I'd want a Realtor to work with my own family — written advice, honest trade-offs, and no hedging on the hard questions.”

Craig Johnston

REALTOR® · The Macnabs

Why Craig for this decision

The four pillars I run every file on

Licensed REALTOR® with The Macnabs. Tri-Cities-fluent, written-advice-first. Here's how I work any client file that lands on this page.

Start with a free Equity Map Call 604-202-6092

Local resident

Lives and works in the Tri-Cities; kids in SD43.

Written positions

Pricing, negotiation, and disclosure in writing — never verbal-only.

Full representation

Equally strong on buy-side and sell-side; no part-time bias.

Same-day response

You won't be waiting a week for a callback.

Next steps

Three ways to take the next step — pick the one that fits.

If you're just exploring

Book a Strategy Call

No pitch. Just scope your options and walk away with a written next-step plan.

If you're actively shopping

Set up a custom search

Matched to your criteria with written comparable-sold data on every showing.

If you need an answer now

Call 604-202-6092

Same-day response during business hours. Tri-Cities local line.

Why people stay here

The lifestyle behind the numbers

Lifestyle companion

Hikes & Trails — Tri-Cities

Ten trails that shape weekly life here — Crunch, Buntzen, Diez Vistas, Pinecone Burke.

Lifestyle companion

Brewers Row

Port Moody brewery mile — seven breweries, one walkable kilometre.

Lifestyle companion

Belcarra Walks — Admiralty Point, Jug Island

The three classic Belcarra shoreline walks, mapped.

Frequently asked

About Craig — quick answers

The short, honest version. Every answer here is what I'd tell you on a call — no fluff, no generic listing-agent talk.

What makes Craig Johnston different from other Coquitlam REALTORS®?

I live on Burke Mountain, my kids are in SD43, and I've walked every trail from Mundy to Minnekhada. That's not a marketing line — it's how I know what a listing is really worth. Most Tri-Cities buyers today are choosing between neighbourhoods I've either lived in or sold in. I'd rather be your second opinion than your first regret.

Who is Craig Johnston the right realtor for?

Families buying up into Burke Mountain, Heritage Mountain, Westwood Plateau, or Anmore. Move-up sellers in the Tri-Cities who want a strategic approach to pricing, not a hopeful one. First-time buyers moving from Vancouver who need someone to slow them down and explain how SD43 catchments actually work. If you value precision over bravado, we'll get along.

How do I book a call with Craig?

Book a Strategy Call — no pressure, and you'll leave with a clearer read on the current Tri-Cities market whether or not we end up working together. I take one strategy call per day so the slot is real.

Does Craig work outside the Tri-Cities?

Rarely. The Macnabs focus is Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Anmore, Belcarra, and parts of Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge. I refer out for anything in Vancouver, Surrey, or the Fraser Valley — not because I can't do it, but because you deserve someone who knows the streets.

What commission does Craig charge?

Standard for the Greater Vancouver REALTORS® market. I don't lead with a discount because strategy and negotiation are where the money actually is, and a cheap commission on a badly-priced listing is the most expensive mistake in real estate. Happy to walk through the specifics on a call.

Have a different question? Book a Strategy Call →

Pick your lane

Buying or selling in Coquitlam? Start where it hurts least.

Most people lose money because they read generic advice and act on it. The pages below are the opposite — Coquitlam-specific, opinionated, and built from real transactions. Pick the lane that fits the move you're actually making.

If you're buying

If you're selling

Still deciding

No hedging. No "it depends." If a page above contradicts what another agent told you, ask them to cite their source — every number on this site is checkable.

Deeper reads

More in this series

The resources below go deeper on the same topic. If you’re piecing together a full picture, these are the next logical reads.

Authority Sources & Local Resources

Verify everything — the sources behind this page

Every claim on this site is checkable against a government, regulator, school district, or independent authority. Cross-reference anything — if a number here ever drifts from the source, the source wins.

Municipal & Transit

Health

Schools

Parks & Outdoors

Real Estate Authorities

Local Lifestyle

External links open in a new tab. The Macnabs is not affiliated with these organizations — they are cited as independent authorities. Any time a number on this page differs from the authority, the authority wins.

★Top 1% Team Medallion Team Member President’s Club Team Member 44+ Years in the Tri-Cities

Free 14-page guide

The Coquitlam Move-Up Tax Trap

The $40,000 most Tri-Cities move-up families leave on the table — capital gains, principal residence exemption, and PTT timing. No sales pitch. Just the math, the dates, and the traps I see Monday-to-Friday.

Get the PDF Free Equity Map

Meet Craig — 90 seconds

Hear it in Craig’s own words.

Before you book a call, spend ninety seconds with Craig. You’ll know in the first thirty whether he’s the right realtor for your move.

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What Coquitlam clients actually say after working with Craig

Real reviews pulled from Google. No paid placements. No curated-only-positives. Every client below closed with Craig — most sold over asking, several within a week.

★★★★★

“Craig sold my property in just 6 days. After receiving one offer, he quickly reconnected with all the other realtors who had viewed the property, and before I knew it, we had multiple offers — all over asking price. Craig didn’t stop there; he negotiated even better terms for me.”

Heather Fox

Sold with Craig · Over asking, 6 days

★★★★★

“We worked with Craig on three real estate transactions. In all cases he was extremely professional and efficient. In the case of the two sales, both houses were sold for over asking and within the one week of going on market. Craig analyzed the market accurately and advised on a selling price that was fair and saleable.”

Ann English

3 transactions · 2 sold over asking in a week

★★★★★

“Craig recently sold my townhouse in West Vancouver in less than 6 days for over asking price. Craig is one of the most prolific and highly motivated realtors I have seen in the Realty business, and I have extensive experience buying and selling properties of all sorts.”

Riverplate Equities

West Vancouver townhouse · Over asking, 6 days

★★★★★

“We consider ourselves lucky to be able to work with Craig over the last 5 years, over multiple transactions. He is a professional who is guided by integrity, honesty, and punctuality. Craig is a seasoned and well-informed realtor who will be a great asset on any real estate journey.”

Jaeyoung Joo

Google Local Guide · 5 years, multiple transactions

★★★★★

“As first-time home buyers, we had a myriad of concerns. Craig immediately put us at ease by taking the time to address each of our questions thoroughly and patiently. At no point did I feel pressured or rushed into making a decision. Instead, Craig empowered us with all the facts and options.”

Jeff Kwok

First-time buyers

★★★★★

“One of the most dedicated and professional realtors I’ve encountered. No matter the value of the property, Craig puts great care into preparing high-quality marketing content. With his in-depth knowledge of the Coquitlam area, I highly recommend Craig to anyone looking to buy or sell.”

Allan Liang

Coquitlam specialist

★★★★★

“His creativity, top-notch communication skills, and a solid plan were instrumental in selling high and buying low. His foresight in negotiation skills, predicting outcomes before they happened, truly set him apart. A remarkable professional who exceeded expectations.”

Matdori

Google Local Guide · Sold high, bought low

★★★★★

“Craig absolutely delivered on his promise of selling my condo, exceeding my expectations. A++ communications and he kept me informed and educated every single step of the way. Rock solid performance and a very quick above asking sale, I am beyond grateful.”

Rich & Andrew

Condo sold over asking

Read the Google reviews →

Keep Digging

Craig writes the Tri-Cities coverage most realtors won't. Every page below is built on the same ground-truth data and the same negotiation playbook Craig uses for every client.

Proof & Process hub → Best realtor in Coquitlam (hub) FAQ: buyers, sellers, upsizers Coquitlam real estate guide Book a strategy call Free Equity Map / home evaluation Who's the best realtor in Coquitlam?

Craig Johnston, REALTOR® with The Macnabs — Top 2% Nationwide Team, 44+ years Tri-Cities experience

Craig Johnston · REALTOR® · The Macnabs

★ Top 2% Nationwide Team ★ 44+ Years Tri-Cities ★ Burke Mountain Resident ★ Move-up Specialist

Who this is for

Three kinds of people get the most out of this page.

Tri-Cities buyers + sellers at every price point

From $600K condos to $3M+ estate homes, Craig runs the same protocol. The scale changes, the discipline doesn't.

Move-up + move-down in a single file

Most of Craig's business is dependent transactions. The orchestration is the edge.

First-time and 5th-time clients equally

The playbook flexes to your stage.

Craig's take

"Coquitlam has changed more in the last five years than in the previous twenty. The playbook that worked in 2020 doesn't in 2026. Run current data or don't run it."

— Craig Johnston, REALTOR®, The Macnabs

The five-step protocol

Every Craig file runs on the same five steps. No exceptions, no improvisation.

Whether you're a first-time buyer at $850K or a luxury seller at $4.2M, the sequence is identical. The scale changes. The discipline doesn't.

Frame the file

Your numbers, your timeline, your non-negotiables, your trade-offs — written down before we pick any houses or pick any comps.

Run the market

Current supply, current absorption, current days-on-market, current buyer pool — per neighbourhood, per property type, not 'Metro Vancouver' averages.

Lock the strategy

Target neighbourhoods, target price band, target timeline, target offer structure. Written. Agreed.

Execute on offer / list

Whether buying or selling, the offer / listing is engineered — structure, contingencies, comps, pricing logic — not improvised.

Close + follow-through

Conditions, completion, possession, and the six-month check-in. Most agents stop at keys. Craig doesn't.

Ready to talk?

Twenty minutes with Craig is worth a week of internet research.

No pitch, no pressure. Just your numbers, your options, and the next move that's actually right for you.

Book a Strategy Call → Get your home evaluation

Answers Craig gives

The three questions people ask Craig most on this topic.

Is Coquitlam a good investment right now?

Yes, for the right buyer with the right hold horizon. The under-$1.8M segment is the most interesting for 2026. Craig's current-quarter brief has the specifics.

Where's the value in Coquitlam in 2026?

Port Coquitlam price-to-livability, Westwood for commuters, Burke for families with schools, Heritage for buy-and-hold. Different answers for different buyers.

Who should I work with?

Interview three, pick the one who can actually run your specific transaction. Craig is happy to be one of the three.

Pick the next step in Craig's Coquitlam playbook.

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Craig Johnston, licensed REALTOR® with The Macnabs — Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam specialist

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Every Coquitlam move runs on the same five-step protocol.

Born in the Tri-Cities. Lived on Burke Mountain for 9+ years. Top 2% Nationwide Team. Craig runs every file — move-up, first-time, seller, investor — through the same repeatable playbook so nothing gets improvised at your expense. Start with the 20-minute fit call or the equity map. No pitch, no pressure, just your numbers and your options.

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Presentation matters because buyers respond to what they can feel.

Craig ensures you continually move towards your goal.

Find your likely value and build the right launch plan

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Sequence matters when you are selling and buying together

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Strategy shows in the result.

Structured rollout. Multiple offers.

When a listing stalls, the answer is not hope.

Calm follow-through protects the outcome.

Winning in Coquitlam means understanding the neighbourhood, not just the city.

Newer homes, strong family appeal, and long-term growth logic

Scale, prestige, and presentation all matter more here

Lifestyle rhythm matters as much as the address

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Close — and stay with you after

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