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MEET The Linnell Group
Finally, an agent who actually answers the phone
There's nothing more frustrating – aside from crowded ski runs – than an agent who's slow to respond to your calls, texts, and emails. At the Linnell Group, we're known for (always) doing the opposite.
Our Track Record
Whistler real estate isn't our part-time gig
It's what we've lived and breathed since 1998. We have been studying the local market for decades, can anticipate the obstacles that you might face, and are prepared to take care of any problems that get in the way of your real estate goals.
Meet our founder
Dean Linnell
Dean Linnell is a top Whistler Realtor® with 27+ years of experience and 33+ years as a local resident. He has helped more than 1,300 families buy and sell in Whistler with over $500 million in closed sales. Dean’s practice focuses on revenue-generating condo and townhome sales across Whistler including Whistler Village, Blackcomb Benchlands, and at Whistler Creekside—pairing precise pricing strategy with clear, step-by-step guidance from valuation through closing.
Marketing Manager | UNLicensed
Betsy Linnell
Betsy Linnell is a senior level strategic marketer with over 20 years experience in the areas of brand development and management, marketing planning and project management. She has done work in the areas of tourism, accommodation, products & services, retail, food & beverage, real estate and events. Betsy puts this experience and insight to work for the Linnell Group ensuring that our marketing program is strategic, targeted and most importantly, effective.
When Betsy is not helping us market our services and your property, she is the Managing Director of B-Line Marketing Management, a boutique marketing agency based in Pemberton, BC.
LISTING & TRANSACTION MANAGER
Jennifer Wilson
Jennifer was born and raised in Calgary where she learned about business and working with people at an early age at their family run community drug store. Jennifer graduated from the Business program at Mount Royal University and has over 25 years experience as an administrative assistant and more than 18 years experience providing support services to real estate agents.
As a self-proclaimed techie, Jennifer loves to experiment with cutting edge technology to help streamline tasks, optimize communication and ensure real estate transactions run smoothly from start to finish.
Jennifer joined Dean and The Linnell Group back in 2009 and prioritizes her attention to detail and nurturing relationships with team members and clients alike. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family, dabbling in interior design, gardening and getting away to their family cabin in BC.
Client Experience & Operations Manager
Karen Smith
Originally from Ontario, Karen has called Whistler home since 2010 and has built strong relationships within the local community and real estate industry. She brings valuable industry knowledge and administrative experience to her role as Client Experience and Operations Manager. Karen provides proactive client support while also ensuring the team’s systems run smoothly behind the scenes.
Referral Partner
Erica Lawson
Erica Lawson is a real estate professional and co-founder of The Whistler Property Sisters at The Whistler Real Estate Company. With a strong understanding of the Sea to Sky market and a genuine passion for helping people, Erica enjoys guiding buyers through the process of finding the right property for their lifestyle and goals. Known for her approachable style, attention to detail, and clear communication, she works hard to make the buying experience smooth, informed, and enjoyable while building lasting relationships along the way.
REFERRAL PARTNER
Hillary Lawson
Hillary Lawson of the Whistler Property Sisters Team is the kind of agent you want in your corner—driven, personable, and deeply connected to Whistler. She made the move with her horse and dog to fully embrace BC life and hasn’t looked back. With a background in digital marketing, Hillary knows how to showcase properties to stand out. Active in the community through volunteering, she brings energy, local insight, and a genuine passion for helping clients find exactly where they belong.
David Alexander
Dean toured our condo, spent time with us and provided definitive information about putting our property on the market. His extensive list of contacts were very helpful in getting our property ready to market. Our emails were answered promptly, Jennifer handled all documentation quickly and efficiently, and the closing transaction was completed smoothly. In summary, Dean provided exemplary service and we would highly recommend his team.
Rod Long
Thankful for Dean and his team as they helped us through the sale process. Appreciated his advice and expertise in 'coaching' us through the legal requirements, as we were unfamiliar with the Canadian property logistics being from another country. Dean was at all times professional and timely in communication and action, and we have no hesitation in recommending him to assist others through the process.
James Ogilvie
Dean and his team were an amazing help with our Whistler property. Dean helped us navigate the challenging market to sell our condo and upgrade to a townhouse. He was patient, helpful, and professional throughout the whole time. Highly recommended for any local real estate needs!
Randy Wall
We first met Dean about 10 years ago and he acted for us when we purchased our Whistler condo at that time. He was great. Since then he kept in regular contact and shared his market knowledge and expertise which made our decision to engage him again when we decided to sell very easy. Despite the challenges of the COVID situation, he and his team handled everything very professionally. His assistant Jennifer was awesome and made the process easy for us as well. Many thanks!
Rebecca Craig
We have had the pleasure of working with Dean Linnell on many home projects. Our staging company Whistler Lifestyle Design have staged countless homes for Dean and his Real Estate Team. His client's homes sell quickly and for top dollar. It's no wonder he is consistently one of Whistler top Realtors. He is extremely professional and always gets the job done! We look forward to working with Dean on many more homes!
Adam Nowlan
Dean and his assistant Jennifer are wonderful, responsive professionals. This is my second real estate transaction with Dean at the helm. His recommendations for mortgage broker and real estate attorney have been wonderful too. Dean treats every deal as if it's a multi-million dollar transaction, even when it's not. He's been very responsive over many years. My highest recommendation.
Lolita C.
Just completed another real estate purchase using Dean Linnell from Whistler Real Estate. Everything went smoothly. Dean and his team are quick to reply and reliable. At no time did we feel pressure to buy or to change our offer. It's our 2nd time using his services, and once again we are very satisfied. Highly recommended!
Cory and Wes Pendergrass
It has been a very knowledgeable experience viewing Dean's weekly emails of the Whistler market. When it became time for me to list my property Dean and his assistant, Jennifer executed a seamless transition from listing to sale.
Bernadette Woit
Dean and his team (shout out to Jennifer) have always been professional, quick to respond to me and the real estate market. Dean knows where it's at! Thanks Dean and Jennifer for selling my unit so fast and for the right price!
John Cooke
It was a great pleasure to work with Dean and his listing manager Jennifer in selling our Whistler townhome. We also worked with Dean to look for a new place. We enjoyed Dean's professionalism, local expertise and his non-pressure approach. Jennifer was excellent with all the admin, keeping us informed, checking on showings, etc. Thanks Dean and Jennifer so much on marketing and selling our place.
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