Chase Salisbury

Nanaimo Realtor and Real Estate Investor

A Nanaimo Realtor Who Has Been Buying and Selling Real Estate Since He Was 23

Chase bought his first investment property at 23 years old. It was a 5-plex in Old City Nanaimo, a 100 year old heritage building that needed everything. He could not qualify for a conventional mortgage, so he secured private financing, rolled up his sleeves, and spent the next 12 months doing a full renovation. Along the way he navigated asbestos remediation, buried oil tanks, knob and tube wiring, full mechanical system upgrades, and the Residential Tenancy Board. When the dust settled, the property was cash flow positive. He refinanced, pulled his renovation capital back out, and started looking for the next one. That property taught Chase more about real estate than any course ever could.

Learning How Money Works From the Inside

When it came time to finance his next project, Chase ran into the wall that stops a lot of investors: conventional lending did not work for his situation. Instead of walking away from the deal, he went and learned the system from the inside. He joined a local Dominion Lending mortgage team, spending time behind the scenes understanding how money is borrowed, how lenders think, and what actually makes a deal work.

 

That experience changed how he approaches every client conversation. Whether someone is self employed, looking to buy a property with a suite, or facing a financing challenge that most agents would not know how to navigate, Chase understands the
mechanics and knows exactly which mortgage professionals to call. His referral network is not a list of names. It is a group of people he vetted himself.

 

Building a Real Portfolio on Vancouver Island

Since then, Chase and Jessica have continued building their own portfolio. They purchased a 5 bedroom home, renovated it top to bottom, and relocated a home from Chemainus onto the property to build a 2 bedroom carriage house, navigating City of Nanaimo permitting and a successful Board of Variance exception to make it happen. They went on to purchase another property in Chase River, converting a 1,000 square foot dilapidated shop/studio into a fully finished carriage house while completing another ground up renovation on the main home.

 

Eleven years of buying, renovating, financing, and managing real estate on Vancouver Island gives Chase a perspective that most agents simply do not have. He has lived through the problems that come up in a transaction because he has dealt with them on his own properties first.

 

Why Chase and Jessica Started Annex Real Estate Group

After building a high volume of experience on one of Vancouver Island's largest real estate teams, Chase and Jessica made the decision to launch Annex Real Estate Group. The goal was straightforward: give their clients better resources, more focused attention, and a team that treats every transaction as if it were their own.

How Chase Works With Clients

Chase genuinely enjoys the process of buying and selling real estate. He is a problem solver by nature, and in real estate, problems are guaranteed. What sets him apart is the network, the experience, and the calm that comes from having navigated just about every challenge the market can throw at you.


Whether you are buying your forever home, stepping into the market for the first time, or looking to grow a real estate portfolio on Central Vancouver Island, Chase brings the kind of hands on knowledge that only comes from doing it himself.

 

CLIENT REVIEWS

Kurtis Walsh

Chase was extremely supportive, knowledgeable and professional throughout the process of selling our first home. He understood that it was a time filled with mixed emotions and helped us navigate the process to a place we felt comfortable. From marketing to day-to-day conversations, I cannot recommend Chase and his team enough. If you are in the process of buying or selling your home, I highly suggest Chase and Jess from Annex real estate group!

Brenda-Jane Kerr

Working with Chase Salisbury to sell my fourth home and buy my fifth was my favourite real estate experience. At 61, I’ve been around the real estate block a few times, and Chase blew me away with his professionalism. My Grandmother used to say, “I’m not young enough to know” and Chase is exactly what she meant. He possesses the expertise, thoroughness and reliability of someone who has been doing this for decades. Chase is all the good adjectives - personable, dependable and highly experienced. He handled all of my transactions flawlessly, keeping me informed and stress-free every step of the way. If you want a realtor who is trustworthy, sharp and an exceptionally dedicated professional, I highly recommend Chase.

Joel Harry

As first-time home buyers, navigating the Nanaimo market was a little overwhelming, but Chase made the entire process so much easier. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and always available to answer our questions and phone calls. When we found our home, we were up against multiple offers, and Chase did an amazing job guiding us through the process, helping us put together a strong offer, and ultimately getting our offer accepted. We always felt like Chase had our best interests in mind and never felt pressured to make a decision. From our first viewing through to closing, he was there every step of the way. We couldn’t be happier with our experience and would highly recommend Chase to anyone looking to buy a home in Nanaimo, especially first-time buyers!

Shawn robert

What a breath of fresh air. Thank you Chase for your honesty and helpful information. Your work ethic and service is a rarity in these times.

Peter Thompson

Chase is a fantastic realtor. He really listens to his clients and works in their best interests. He works very hard and always finds answers to your respective questions on a property. He is a very personable young man and responds very quickly to your phone calls or texts. We highly recommend Chase as your realtor. He is very knowledgeable and you will not be sorry you chose Chase as your realtor. He kept us calm through some very challenging times. He is a very patient man. We are seniors and he took great care of us. Kathy and Peter Thompson

Sonal Deshmukh

I had a wonderful experience buying my first home in Canada with Jessica Venables and the Annex Real Estate Group. From the outset, Jessica took the time to understand my unique requirements and never pressured me into making a decision I wasn't completely comfortable with. She provided honest, thoughtful feedback on the properties I was interested in and offered expert guidance throughout the entire home-buying process. Jessica was always prompt, responsive, and only a text away whenever I had questions. She also provided a list of trusted professionals, including home inspectors and mortgage brokers, while making it clear that there was absolutely no obligation to use her recommendations. Buying a first home can be overwhelming, but Jessica made the process smooth, informed, and enjoyable. I would highly recommend Jessica and the Annex Real Estate Group to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, honest, and supportive realtor. The photo is of a beautiful welcome gift basket Jessica thoughtfully put together for me when I moved into my new home – a gesture that perfectly reflects the care and attention she brings to her clients.

Victoria Smith

Working with Jessica was a wonderful experience! She is incredibly supportive and a true professional. In a time when the market was in flux and selling was a genuine challenge, she never gave up and stayed in constant contact giving updates and advice. Because of Jessica, our family was able to reunite. Something I will forever be grateful for. If you’re looking for a kind, knowledgeable, supportive realtor then she’s the one for you!

Luke Hayward

Chase was great! Always available, answered any questions we had and helped us through the complete process from start to finish. Very knowledgeable and professional, he went above and beyond to reassure us and keep my stress levels to a minimum! We will definitely recommend! Thanks so much!

Carol Smith

I loved working Jessica, I truly mean that , she helped me sell my property when inventory just wasn't moving ,she made a beautiful video of my home and was always giving me updates so I knew what was happening at all times. I have recommended Jessica to lots of people as she is a lovely person and a very good realtor !! 😃

Amber Upton

Obsessed with Jessica! We first contacted her to sell our home and was so impressed how much research she did before our first meeting. We were originally going to purchase a family home privately but later changed our mind, we let Jessica know we actually wanted to purchase and she got on board immediately. She is so knowledgeable, answered any questions I had, even when I sent 10 texts in a row. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their realtor.

Ken Klein

This review reflects the very positive experience I had from December 2025 to March 2026 using Chase Salisbury to sell my strata town house in Chemainus and purchase a detached home in Ladysmith. The purchase of the detached home was contingent on the sale of the strata town house; it was possible to lose the detached house sale to any other buyer that made an offer to purchase. Chase correctly evaluated the market price for my strata town house so that the house sold quickly at what I believe was pretty well top dollar. As a result, I was able to purchase the detached home in a timely fashion. Chase knows his craft well. I would use Chase again without reservation.

Chris Carson

Buying our first home felt a bit like being dropped onto a cold tundra with no idea what we were doing. Lots of confusion, second guessing, and wondering if we were about to make a huge mistake. Chase was basically our warm blanket through the whole thing. He was patient, super supportive, and never once made us feel pressured, even though the search dragged on way longer than we expected. Then when we finally found the right place, he moved fast, kept everything on track, and made it happen. Could not have asked for a better agent as first-time buyers. Highly recommend working with Chase.

Caitlin

My husband and I were first time home buyers, so we went into this process with excitement but also a fair share of anxiety. From the moment we met, Chase was kind, curious, and responsive. I had the sense that he was taking the time to really understand what we were looking for. Chase always communicated promptly and clearly, provided detailed information, and demonstrated his command of all aspects of the buying process. He offered suggestions and advice without pushiness. For me, the best part about working with Chase was the sense I had that we had all the time in the world, that the right thing would come along, and that when it did, Chase would make sure we got it. And he did! Knowing when to exercise expansive patience and when to move into decisive and effective action - to me that is the hallmark of a human who enjoys and has mastered their craft.

Beverly Wood

Jessica was always very prompt in answering my questions and making sure that I was informed every step of the way Great work!

Christopher Hudel

We just had the best experience working with Chase on finding the perfect home on Vancouver Island! This process took over a year and half, planning multiple trips to visit and scope out different locations, and finally a 90-day concerted focus with so many home visits we lost count. Throughout the entire experience Chase was always eager with a smile and ready to share his valuable perspectives about living on the island and what areas might suit us best - we saw it all! Once we finally did make a decision Chase was there again with wonderful negotiating advice and practical treatments for how real estate transactions occur in British Columbia. As newcomers he was also a fantastic resource for all things local: from getting in touch with trades folk to setting up utilities ahead of our move-in date. Only warning I have is that he turned us on to some great local coffee places (like Drum Roasters and Drip Coffee | Social) and now we're hooked! haha A+++ Highly recommend. When next we have real estate plans on the Island, Chase and the Annex Real Estate Group will be our first and only call!

yaya yaya

Chase went above and beyond facilitating the sale of our property. Exceeding professionalism from start to finish and would highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a timely sale! Thanks again Chase!

Daniel McMaster

I had a great experience working with my realtor. Chase Salisbury was professional, knowledgeable, and truly invested in helping me every step of the way. Communication was always clear and timely, and he made the entire process exciting and stress-free! Thank you Chase!

MJ Patteson

Chase Salisbury helped us more than we can say. His knowledge and patience are superb. We thought we knew a lot when it came to buying home. With everything new in the real estate world, we were actually quite naive. We became very educated with all of his knowledge. We could not have asked for a better person to help us with our transition. He is so comfortable to deal with, and so comforting. Look no further if you want a stress-free transition. Thanks Chase, for everything!

Joe Moretti

Chase and Jessica at Annex Real Estate Group are an outstanding duo, knowledgeable, organized, and genuinely committed to delivering a smooth, confident real estate experience. Their market insight is sharp, their communication is clear, and they run a tight process that keeps clients informed without ever feeling overwhelmed. They’re responsive, professional, and truly people-focused, making them an easy recommendation for anyone looking for trusted, skilled agents who actually care.

Kumar Vaibhav Tanwar

Chase, Jessica both are the most amazing and beautiful people to work with. If you are looking at getting a property that will suit your lifestyle or upgrade it to another level, they are your real estate team in Nanaimo.

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