*Danielle Mai

My name is Danielle Mai, I joined Mai Dreams Group about 4 years ago when the universe aligned and my old job came to an end and my fiancé needed a new assistant and I decided to try it out and help him to see how I liked it. Turns out I loved it and we loved working together and as they say - the rest is history! I have been a licensed Realtor for just over 4 years now and continue to grow and learn every day.

My previous jobs were all in Healthcare and I had been in that field for over 10 years. There were many things I loved and hated about my old career, but helping people was why I got into that field in the first place and the reason I went to work every day. There were things that were hard in that career though – the shiftwork, the nightshifts, the stress of seeing bad things happen to people day in and day out. I knew I wanted to be in a career where I still got the satisfaction of helping people, but in a different setting where I didn’t see as much pain every day. Real estate has let me fill my need to help people and bring joy to so many families through finding them houses and helping them create a home.

Healthcare taught me so many skills that I’ve brought over to my work in real estate - working well under stress, attention to details, and working with many different types of people and situations. Real estates has helped me grow these skills and learn so many more.

Francis is great at what he does – he is out on the front lines, negotiating and getting the best price possible is where he thrives. When I came into the business, I came to support him so he can be out with the clients where he needs to be. My skill set is to grease the machine in the background and make sure all the T’s are crossed. I love making sure everything is organized and all the paperwork is done properly, I love getting to know the clients and their families and planning fun client events and being able to buy personalized client gifts I know they will love. I am the backline that make sure Francis and Bruce are free to be present with the clients knowing everything else is taken care of.

I love that I now get to wake up every day and help people fulfill their dreams – and I get to do that alongside the love of my life who continues to teach me more and more about this business.

When I am not helping families find their perfect homes, you can usually find me in my garden, spending time with my dog Wilson or kayaking. One of my favorite things to do is to thrift and my perfect Saturday would be spent walking through thrift stores with a hot latte looking for a treasure or good deal.

Francis and I now have two beautiful daughters that we have welcomed into the world, I am excited to see where life will take us and am so grateful for a career where I can balance mom life with work life and see our family grow alongside our clients who always become friends.

I was born and raised in Surrey, British Columbia. I am the oldest of 4 siblings. Growing up, I wasn't entirely sure what I wanted to do for a living or achieve in life through my career. I've worked and had many different jobs ranging from construction to hairdressing, working at a grocery store, a warehouse, in an office and was also a fishing guide. Every job I've ever had I've picked up and learned different skills on the way which helped me appreciate what other people do for a living as well as help me find out what I wanted in life. For myself, I never really got any satisfaction out of working an hourly 9-5 job mindlessly working day in and day out, counting down the hours as to when I would get off work for every shift. The opportunity of doing Real Estate came to me when I was approached by my uncle Francis to join the team alongside his wife Danielle and now the 3 of us make up Mai Dreams Group. I've always noticed from the outside looking in. What my uncle was achieving in his real estate business. Seeing Francis & Danielle help their clients through each journey and having experienced first hand myself the satisfaction of helping a first time home owner purchase their dream home and helping them start a family is a great feeling and something very special to be apart of. We have an important role to play in helping our clients with one of the biggest decisions of their lives, while doing our best to ensure the whole process goes smoothly and is as stress free as possible. Everyday I'm happy to know this is what I get to wake up and do. The flexibility of being on a team and to work when it's time to work and to be able to make my own schedule and hours is a blessing, however; the effort and work you put into this business is what you'll get out of it. We work hard and play hard.

When I'm not doing real estate, you can find me out enjoying nature. I love hiking, being at the beach and lakes, fishing, camping, working out or just being around family and friends enjoying some good food.

My name is Brenda Jenkins and I have been working within the Real Estate Industry for 36 years. I started in 1986 in Property Management for the RCMP. I obtained my degree in Political Science from UBC and had wanted to join The Foreign Service but was too young and did not have any job experience. The Foreign Service sent my resume to the RCMP and that is how I got my start to the industry! I was the first female Property Manager in the history of the RCMP and I looked after Headquarters which was a 21-acre site with a Heritage building (E Division/RCMP Training Academy). This is also where I met my now-husband, Al. I did not need to get my Real Estate or Property Management license to fulfill my job duties as the government self-insures. I was a Property Manager for the RCMP for 5 years, I loved every minute of this job but wanted to see what the ‘Real World’ of Real Estate had to offer.

I challenged the Real Estate Exam and passed! I then got hired by Royal LePage working in their private sector as a Property Manager. I had a small portfolio of buildings and several strip malls for investors that I looked after as well as two Royal Trust (Royal Trust was bought by Royal Bank of Canada in 1993) buildings in the lower mainland as Royal Trust was under the Royal LePage group of companies.

I left Royal LePage in 1993 as I was head hunted by a small development company, Adams Coscan. I was the house leasing agent and helped tenants with their tenant improvements. This job was fast paced, hectic and anxiety ridden, being a workaholic, I loved every minute of this job too!

In 1995 our son, Nicholas was born. My commercial job prospects were slim as I wanted to be able to be at home more to raise our son so I switched gears and joined Homelife Classic Realty as a Residential Realtor so I could have more control over my schedule.

I was the leasing agent for the City of Maple Ridge for 11 consecutive years (1995-2006). I had to submit my resume as well as go for interviews annually to keep this position.

I left Homelife Classic Realty to join RE/MAX as RE/MAX enlisted my help to develop their property management division.

In 2003, my husband Al joined me in Real Estate, and we left RE/MAX to join the Macdonald Realty Family which is where my license is currently hung. Macdonald Realty feels like home and will probably be where I retire from the industry. The company is very supportive of their agents, we have great management and I feel we have input within the company.

Residential and Commercial Real Estate have always been my passion, I love meeting new people and I find it very rewarding to help someone find their dream home! I met Francis in 2019 at Macdonald Realty, we started chatting and it was immediately apparent that we valued the same things in life. He helped me out when I had undergone surgery and we decided that I should join Mai Dreams Group. We had done some deals together prior, so joining the team felt like a natural progression. The idea of joining a Real Estate team had already crossed my mind as I wanted to be able to help others and pass on the knowledge that I had picked up over the years. There are no words to describe what it’s like being a part of the Mai Dreams Group. It is my ‘happy place’, I love the people, team culture, and the vibe. I love working with enthusiastic people and we feed off each other’s energy. We are truly a family and are here to support one another’s dreams.

When I am not working, I enjoy baking, cooking, and spending time with my family. I have also been a member of the Maple Ridge Rotary Club for 4 years and I volunteer for various causes and fundraising endeavors. I am absolutely obsessed with my granddaughter and will do “gramma duties” immediately when called to action.

My goal is to pass on everything that I possibly can to the team so that I can rest knowing my friends and family will have the next generation of Realtors for life!

*Mark Attfield

Mark Attfield’s clients can expect the absolute best in customer service and professionalism. He understands that being a REALTOR® is just as much about homes as it is about personal relationships. Mark’s goal is to help his clients realize their real estate dreams, while protecting and promoting their best interests. Part of a new generation of real estate specialists, Mark uses modern technology to keep informed about the latest market info to help his clients make the best decision. Mark is ready to help you buy a home, and get your house sold!

A native of North Delta, Mark has years of entrepreneurial experience gained from running his own residential painting business which helped spark his passion for real estate. In addition, he graduated from Kwantlen Polytechnic University with a Bachelor of Business Administration majoring in Entrepreneurial Leadership.

Never one to shy away from a challenge, Mark’s hobbies include hiking, travel & golf. These activities have taught Mark the importance of patience, perseverance, and communication; all of which he translates into his Real Estate business.

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