Tom Ikonomou - Vancouver Realtor

Tom Ikonomou - Vancouver Realtor Vancouver downsizing specialist helping homeowners 65+ sell smart, move confidently & protect their equity. Licensed since 2008. Army Veteran. Welcome!

No pressure — just clarity. Book a free 20-min call below. 👇 I’m Tom Ikonomou with eXp Realty, your trusted real estate advisor with over 15 years of experience helping homeowners and buyers make confident, life-changing decisions. At Real Estate by Ikonomou, we specialize in guiding downsizers, retirees, and investors through seamless real estate transitions with honesty, integrity, and proven re

sults. Whether you're moving on from a longtime family home, seeking a simpler lifestyle, or building a legacy through property investment, you're in the right place. We serve Vancouver East and West — and now Kamloops — offering local market knowledge, strong negotiating skills, and a calm, professional approach every step of the way. What sets us apart?
✅ Decades of award-winning real estate expertise
✅ Personalized service with heart
✅ Trusted by repeat clients and referrals
✅ Easy-to-understand guidance, no pressure

Let’s connect and talk about what’s next for you. Whether you’re curious about the market, planning a move, or need help letting go of a home filled with memories — I’m here to help.

08/07/2026

Most agents compare brokerages by looking at one number: the split.

I think that’s only part of the equation.

When you're comparing REAL vs. eXp Realty, a better question might be:

“What am I actually getting for what I’m paying?”

Things like:

• Website + CRM
• Telelisting
• Regus / Spaces membership
• FinTracker
• Sisu
• Business technology and infrastructure
• Cloud-based systems

These are things that can have real value when you're trying to build a business—not simply close transactions.

A 100% commission model sounds great.

But what does it cost you to build everything around that commission model?

And conversely, what is the actual value of the tools and systems your brokerage provides?

I've put together a side-by-side comparison of REAL vs. eXp Realty looking specifically at the agent benefits.

👇 Take a look and tell me what you think.

If you were choosing a brokerage today, what would matter more to you: the split or the overall value?

I'd genuinely like to hear your perspective.

08/07/2026

This is not a starter home. This is the home you grow into.

Burnaby Lake, 3,000 sq ft, 3 bed up + a fully self-contained 2-bed walkout suite below. North Shore mountain views from both levels, private hot tub, backyard your kids will actually remember.

Want to see it in person?

My calendar is flexible.

08/07/2026

New listing in Willoughby Heights - built for families who need more room, not less.

5 bed, 4 bath, second kitchen and separate living space for extended family or a mortgage helper. This one's worth a look if your family's outgrowing your current place.

Want to see it in person?

08/07/2026

Sales down 10%. Prices down 6%. Condo prices down under 3%.

Three different numbers, three different stories — and the headline only ever gives you one of them.

If you're weighing a move from house to condo right now, the spread between what you're selling and what you're buying has actually narrowed in your favour. Broke down the real July numbers here.

08/06/2026

A guy went viral for moving in next to squatters until they left. Clever story. But if you're a landlord who's stuck with a tenant and can't sell, the real story is what nobody says out loud: you own it, and you have no control over it.

Wrote up what I'd actually tell you to do about that.

Come think about downsizing over coffee — no pitch, no pressure.If downsizing has been on your mind but the whole thing ...
08/02/2026

Come think about downsizing over coffee — no pitch, no pressure.

If downsizing has been on your mind but the whole thing feels overwhelming, this is for you.

I'm hosting a small, casual coffee meetup for homeowners who are thinking about the same move — simplifying, letting go of the family home, finding something easier to manage.

No slides. No presentation. Just honest conversation with people asking the same questions you are.

Spots are limited to keep it small.

Save your seat below.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1996418552633?aff=oddtdtcreator

Two piles. Two choices.If your desk (or your parents') looks like the left side — you're not alone. Paper clutter creeps...
08/01/2026

Two piles. Two choices.

If your desk (or your parents') looks like the left side — you're not alone. Paper clutter creeps up slowly and then all at once.

The fix isn't a weekend of shredding. It's one small system: one spot for incoming mail, three simple categories, and 15 minutes a week.

Ready to clear the piles for good? Join Next Chapter Living — we're working through it together right now.

skool.tomikonomou.com

07/20/2026

A conversation I came across recently stuck with me — a young person with Greek roots, still dreaming about visiting (maybe even living in) Greece one day, getting talked out of it by someone who'd never set foot there themselves.

It's a pattern I see often with clients navigating their own "next chapter," especially in the diaspora community: the doubt rarely comes from the place itself. It comes from someone else's fear of change.

I put together some thoughts on separating the real Greece — imperfect, evolving, still worth building a life around — from the secondhand opinions that hold people back.
👇

07/17/2026

Tell everyone you're moving? Or no one?
Both feel wrong. Turns out neither is the whole answer.
Full post in bio/link 👇

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