About Us

Jim Lanctot - Personal Real Estate Corporation is a Lynn Valley father of three whose experience includes real estate marketing and sales for international companies such as Intrawest and Kor Real Estate Group. He has led teams across the globe selling hundreds of millions in all forms of real estate from single family homes to condominiums to fractional real estate.

Currently the lead consultant in his own sales and marketing company, Generator, Jim’s passion for community building led him to create LynnValleyLife and the LynnValleyLife Network to help engage, inform and entertain local residents and prospective residents alike.

You’ll hear from Jim when he’s got news specific to Lynn Valley homeowners and prospective homeowners. Click here for information on how you can buy or sell your Lynn Valley home with Jim, and support this LynnValleyLife community website. 

Email Jim at [email protected]

With almost four decades of experience as an industry leading REALTOR®, Kelly Gardiner - Personal Real Estate Corporation brings to the team a down-to-earth, warm personality paired with sharp negotiating skills and a thorough understanding of the local real estate market.

Some of his industry accolades include: RE/MAX Hall of Fame with over $1M in commission, 15 years Diamond Master Member of the MLS® Medallion Club of the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board, and past director of the North Vancouver Real Estate Division. He works closely with his clients to create a practical, tailored plan for the sale or purchase of their home. Kelly’s approach incorporates traditional, online and face-to-face marketing to ensure his buyers and sellers achieve their goals as quickly and easily as possible. When he’s not helping his clients, he’s busy with his wife and two daughters, and heads to the ski hills or out on the water as often as he can.



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Melanie has a strong background in marketing and project management within real estate and with creative agencies. She graduated with a Bachelor of Media Arts degree from Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design and continued her career in photography, writing, web and graphic design.

After managing LynnValleyLife’s marketing for 8 years, Melanie  obtained her Real Estate license through UBC in order to add to her skill set with the LynnValleyLife team as a REALTOR®. She provides an unmatched level of professionalism through her attention to detail, a positive attitude and client-centred approach. Melanie grew up in West Vancouver and now lives in the Deep Cove area with her husband and two kids. Outside of real estate she enjoys skiing, hiking paddle boarding and traveling.


Email Melanie at [email protected]

Born and raised in Lynn Valley, Lori is proud to have called this community home throughout her life. Lori brings many years of experience in office administration and client management within fast-paced environments. A natural organizer and problem-solver, she’s often described as the “air traffic controller” of the team, keeping everything moving smoothly and making sure no detail is overlooked. She is the go-to person for all the details, helping ensure our clients and team are supported every step of the way.

Contact Lori at [email protected]