Meet Manny Deol. He is a devoted father, husband, proud son, prestigious business owner, passionate realtor and lifetime Mission resident who loves his community.
Having lived in Mission his entire life, Manny quickly recognizes and showcases how caring and welcoming our community is.
His humble beginning began by packing fruit at BC Frozen Foods, stocking the milk shelves of Walmart and getting the occasional gig doing mall security; Manny knew his passion lay in real estate from an early start. Once his education was complete, with his professional license in hand, Manny set out into the real estate world, determined to be successful.
I was a young punk with long hair,” he remembers with a mischievous smile. “I had to cut it off and smarten up if I was going to be taken seriously by anyone.
What followed were long hours of hard work that didn’t guarantee instant success, and Manny found it challenging to remain focused and optimistic. He concentrated much of his free time on prospecting, social relations and business building.
My dad worked in the mill all his life but had a fascination and a talent for construction. He would usually build one or two houses every year.
It wasn't until late in my father's career that he also decided to pursue his real estate license.
The real break came when Manny and his father collaborated with the “Deol Group.” Promotional photos of father and son hit the community in various forms of advertisement, representing both sides of the generational gap and providing a facade of mentorship. Although both Realtors were novices in their field, these photos gave Manny instant credibility.
Years later, Manny currently works at Royal LePage Wheeler Cheam, and his reputation often precedes him. Manny is a Medallion Club member and a multi- award-winning REALTOR with over ten years of experience buying, selling and building homes. His sales consistently rank in the top 5% of REALTORS in the Fraser Valley,
As a real estate agent, you realize that everyone is on a different journey," Manny confesses. "You tend to become a part-time counsellor, life coach, and part-time mentor.
Many real estate agents gain great satisfaction in knowing they helped people through significant times, and Manny offers an unmatched devotion to clients.
I don’t sell real estate, (Manny admits.) I sell my community.
Community is always essential, though, especially during a global pandemic. Manny knows that being a part of a community can make us feel like we are a part of something greater than ourselves. He often finds himself taking prospective clients on a scenic tour of our small town, showcasing the charming aspects of our community, his particular favourite being our breathtaking Fraser River Heritage Park.
Time and time again, Mission has shown to be welcoming and friendly. Working in real estate here can be very rewarding for people like Manny, who has an unparalleled passion for giving back. As 2018 and 2019’s Volunteer of the Year, he donates much of his time and resources to local small businesses, nonprofits and community events.
In addition to being an active and enthusiastic community member, he is a Director on the board of Mission Community Futures and the Mission Downtown Business Association. He acts as Government liaison for the Mission Chamber of Commerce and the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. He is an active member of the Mission Sikh community.
I like to keep busy. I thrive on multitasking.
Manny lights up when he reminisces about the good old days in Mission or remarks how wonderful it is to raise his young family here. The community should be prepared to see many more great things in this realtor’s future.
Anyone who has ever heard of Manny knows that Manny knows Mission.
