IN THIS EPISODE: Real Estate, Family, Small-Town Living, and the Realities of Climbing the Housing Ladder in BC
This week on The Blake Chancey Podcast, I sit down with Jared Thomas — the creator behind @movingtomerritt and one of the most trusted real estate voices in Merritt, BC. Jared is guest number eight on the show, and he brought the energy. He’s a colleague, a friend, and one of the hardest-working agents I know, earning a strong reputation across British Columbia through honesty, community focus, and content that highlights life in the Nicola Valley.
We dive into the opportunities and challenges of small-town real estate, why so many families are leaving Greater Vancouver for the Interior, and what it takes to build momentum in a shifting market. We also get personal — discussing family, lifestyle, social media, and how to level up your real estate career no matter where you’re starting from.
TOPICS WE COVER:
• Why Merritt, BC is becoming a relocation hotspot for Vancouver and Fraser Valley buyers
• The real process of climbing the housing ladder in British Columbia
• Interior BC real estate trends heading into 2025
• What makes the Nicola Valley lifestyle so appealing
• How Jared built the Moving to Merritt brand
• Family, parenting, and managing the balance between ambition and real life
• Social media strategies for REALTORS in small and large markets
• The mindset behind staying consistent in a challenging market
ABOUT JARED THOMAS:
Top-producing REALTOR in Merritt, BC
Creator of @movingtomerritt
Known for community-focused marketing and honest insights into Interior BC real estate
A leading resource for buyers relocating from Greater Vancouver to rural BC
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