Managing partner of Newport Realty Personally involved in over 500 successful sales transactions for buyers and sellers since 1976 Past Director of the Victoria Real Estate Board, and Chairman of Public Relations, Advertising, and Education committees. Post licensing instructor (BC Real Estate Association) for newly licensed realtors. When not working in Real Estate I can be found walking, gardening, cooking or travelling. Each year my wife Brannan and I exchange our house with others around the world. Ask me more about it, if you're interested. Or visit Intervac International.

In the early 70's I often visited Victoria with family or friends to spend a day or two. I lived in Vancouver at the time but Victoria held a fascination for me. Arriving downtown, there's an ambiance, lots to see, on a nice scale, and so relaxing. In 1975, my wife, daughter and I moved here, not knowing a soul, but drawn irresistibly to the island. The city and Vancouver Island attracted me. I couldn't wait for fate to get me where I wanted to live, so I moved. A bit of an adventure, really, and one I've never regretted. I'm still fascinated with my surroundings. I marvel at the air. It's fresh, soft and full of oxygen, especially near the sea. The picturesque seascapes, the snow capped mountains, the huge trees, the green misty mornings, quaint homes with pretty gardens...an amazingly lovely part of the world to call home. So life is wonderful here. My career in real estate spans about 25 years, and it's been interesting and rewarding. Many of my clients have become friends, several having bought and sold with me five and six times while others are staying put in houses I helped them find, as it suits them perfectly. I still enjoy helping people achieve success in their real estate plans and goals, whether buying or selling.

"Jack makes the most amazing barbecued salmon in the world! Ask him for the recipe." -Brannan Petrie, Wife

"There is an established loyalty between Jack and the many clients and customers of his more than 20 years of active selling in Victoria. From my experiences over the years, it's certainly easy to see the basis for the great respect with which Jack is regarded throughout the real estate and overall Victoria community."

28lb spring salmon off Victoria waterfront. - June 12th, 2000

"I had the good fortune to have Mr. Petrie referred to me in 1996 when I was looking to purchase a home in Victoria. In my many years of dealing with real estate agents, Mr. Petrie was unquestionably the most professional and most courteous agent I encountered. He went out of his way to assist me in finding a home that met my needs. Beyond this, he was invaluable in assisting me in having renovations done to the home and in locating renters. It is with great pleasure that I recommend Jack Petrie as a competent and honorable real estate agent."