Find the right Vancouver Island community before you buy a home
VIP Relocation Services helps retirees and newcomers relocate with personalized community matching, trusted local guidance, and hands-on support from your first conversation to settling in.
You do not have to figure it all out on your own. With warm, practical guidance from Sherry Moir, you can explore the Island with more clarity, less stress, and confidence that you are choosing the community that truly fits your lifestyle.
Who it's for
Adults 50+, retirees, and thoughtful movers planning their next chapter.
What makes it different
Community fit comes first, before real estate decisions.
First step
Book a free consultation and get clear next steps with no pressure.
How it works
A calm, clear path to the right community
Most people start by calling a real estate agent. VIP Relocation Services starts with lifestyle fit, so your move feels thoughtful, informed, and truly right.
Community-first guidance means you can make one of life's biggest decisions with more confidence.
Book your free consultation
We start with a relaxed conversation about where you are moving from, what matters most to you, and what kind of lifestyle you want next.
Complete your Community Fit Questionnaire
You will share your preferences around pace of life, walkability, healthcare access, hobbies, pets, budget, and more.
Get matched to the right communities
Based on your goals, we help you narrow down the best-fit areas across Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands.
Move with ongoing support
From planning visits to coordinating local connections and settling in, support continues through the move and beyond.
Services
Relocation support that covers the whole move
From early exploration to moving day and beyond, we help you compare communities, plan visits, coordinate logistics, and get connected locally. Our process starts with community fit—then we introduce you to trusted real estate partners when you're ready.
Community Fit Questionnaire + Matching
We learn your must-haves (walkability, healthcare access, hobbies, pets, budget, pace of life) and recommend best-fit areas across the Island and Gulf Islands.
Tours, Planning & Coordination
Shortlist communities, plan efficient visit itineraries, and coordinate key steps so you can make decisions with clarity—not pressure.
Settling-In Support & Local Connections
Help with utilities, renovations, furniture, and introductions to clubs, volunteer groups, and everyday essentials—so you feel at home faster.
Packages & Pricing
Choose your level of support
From there, you can choose between two structured packages or flexible hourly support, depending on how much guidance you'd like.
Clarity & Direction
Perfect for independent people planning a full-time move who want expert guidance and a clear plan.
- Lifestyle & Needs Consultation
- Personalized Community Shortlist
- Home Type Guidance
- High-Level Transition Plan
- Trusted Realtor Connections
Concierge Support
For people who want a guide from first idea to feeling settled.
- Everything in Clarity & Direction
- Detailed Relocation Roadmap
- Deeper Community Insights
- Social & Community Plan
- Realtor Coordination Support
- Ongoing Support (4–12 weeks)
Hourly Coaching
For people who want help with specific pieces—or prefer to start small.
- Compare communities or islands
- Talk through housing options
- Prepare for realtor meetings
- Get a second opinion on your plan
- Build connection & community
Start with a Free Discovery Call — Book a free 20–30 minute call to talk about your plans and find the right fit.
Benefits
Why clients choose VIP Relocation Services
You'll get unbiased guidance, deep local insight, and consistent follow-through—so you don't waste time (or money) on the wrong location.
Community-first (not sales-first)
We focus on lifestyle fit before real estate—so you choose the right town, not just a nice house.
Local expertise you can trust
Owner Sherry Moir has lived in many Island and Gulf Island communities and knows what day-to-day life is really like.
Support that continues after the move
With structured follow-ups and practical help, you're supported well beyond closing and move-in day.
About Sherry
I know what it's like to move and search for the perfect place - because I've done it myself many, many times
I first moved to Vancouver Island when I was 12, trading Calgary for Nanaimo with my parents. I went to school at Departure Bay Elementary, then Woodlands Junior High. At 16, we moved to Victoria where I graduated from Mount Douglas Senior Secondary.
Life took me to Edmonton for many years, and I tried living in Banff and Calgary again—but nothing felt as amazing as being near the ocean. While working in Seattle as a visiting trade officer, I knew it was time to come home.
Back in Victoria, I launched my real estate career with a clear mission: help people moving from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario discover that Victoria isn't the only option—even if it's the only place they've vacationed. I started in residential real estate in Sidney, then expanded into commercial real estate, drawing on my background as a small business counsellor to help entrepreneurs buy, expand, and sell their businesses.
The demand for my services eventually took me to the Mainland. Then, during the COVID pandemic, I moved to Pender Island to recover from surgery—fully expecting to return to Vancouver or Victoria afterward.
Instead, I fell in love with Pender Island.
I love the quiet, the community, the fact that we don't have a single red light anywhere. I've made wonderful friends here and found meaningful ways to give back—volunteer bartending at the Pender Island Legion (Branch #239) and supporting youth across Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands through the Youth Empowerment Society in Victoria.
Rather than compete with the many competent realtors already on Pender, I returned to my original passion: helping people from away choose the right community—not just find a house.
Why does this matter? As a real estate agent, I met too many people who regretted their move—not because they bought the wrong house, but because they chose the wrong community. They only knew about Victoria because that's where they'd vacationed. No one told them about the dozens of other communities that might have been a better fit.
I've seen what happens when people skip the community research and go straight to house hunting. They end up somewhere that doesn't fit their lifestyle—and moving again is expensive and exhausting.
That's why I started VIP Relocation Services. So you can find the community that truly fits your lifestyle—before you buy a home.
FAQ
We specialize in relocations to Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands—including Victoria, Sidney, Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Courtenay, Comox, Salt Spring Island, Pender Island, and more.
Our primary clients are retirees (typically 50+) and anyone looking for a smooth, supported move to our region—whether you're buying, renting, or just exploring options.
We focus on finding the right community for your lifestyle before connecting you with trusted real estate agents. Our support is end-to-end: from home search and move coordination to setting up utilities and helping you find clubs, activities, and services that make you feel at home.
It all begins with a free, no-obligation consultation. We'll chat about your needs, answer your questions, and outline how we can help.
Yes! We have a network of trusted, local real estate agents. Once we help you choose the right community, we'll connect you with the best agent for your needs.
Absolutely. Whether you're buying or renting, we can guide you through the process and help you find the right fit.
We love the details! Tell us what matters most—pets, gardening, boating, sports, accessibility—and we'll tailor our recommendations and support just for you.
We offer several options: Clarity & Direction ($795), Concierge Support ($1,950+), or Hourly Coaching ($175/hour). All packages start with a free consultation.
View Packages & Pricing →Yes! We provide ongoing support for 30 days after your move (or longer by arrangement), plus we're always happy to answer questions and connect you with local resources.
Just reach out! Email us at [email protected] or call 604-828-6606. We'll schedule your complimentary consultation and start planning your smooth transition.
Book your free consultation
Let's find the community that fits you best
Tell me where you're moving from and what kind of lifestyle you want on the Island. I'll reply with clear next steps and a simple plan for how I can help.
What happens after you reach out?
We'll start with a free consultation to talk through your goals, timing, and what kind of support you need. From there, I'll recommend the best next step, whether that's community matching, planning a visit, or building a relocation plan.