Ellie Kang offers a perspective few Realtor® professionals can match. Her journey in the industry began long before she helped her first client sell a home: it started with a childhood fascination with architecture, inspired by her father, an architect and developer. Since moving to Canada from Korea at a young age, Ellie has transformed that early passion into a sophisticated career rooted in design, engineering, and strategic construction oversight.

Ellie is known for her warm and kind nature, ensuring that every client feels supported. This is paired with a confident and knowledgeable leadership style that guides you through even the most complex transactions.

The Precision of a Specialist

Before transitioning into her career as a full-time Realtor®, Ellie spent years in the heart of Western Canada’s development industry. Her academic and professional background provides her clients with a distinct competitive advantage through every phase of a property’s lifecycle:

• Architectural and Management Education: With a background in Architectural Building Engineering from BCIT and a degree in Construction Management, Ellie possesses a deep understanding of both structural technicalities and the practical execution of builds.

• Pre-Construction and Estimation Mastery: From her time as an estimator at Omicron to her work on large-scale developments, she specialized in collaborating with engineers, architects, government officials, and subcontractors. This laid the foundation for her expert negotiation skills and her ability to ensure projects are viable and accurately scoped from the start.

• Comprehensive Project Lifecycle Expertise: During her tenure at Graham Construction, Ellie’s role encompassed the entire project duration. From pre-construction to final delivery, she coordinated daily on-site operations, contract negotiations, and post-construction activities. This end-to-end experience allows her to identify quality and value.

• Luxury Development Insights: At Icon West Construction (a sister company to Westbank), she focused on budgeting and trade negotiations for high-profile projects ranging from $50M to $300M, earning the prestigious Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) designation.

Award-Winning Results and A Personal Approach

Since joining RE/MAX City, Ellie has leveraged her technical expertise to become one of the region’s most decorated professionals. She believes that every move is a major life milestone, which is why she provides a honest personal approach tailored per cleint, ensuring your specific goals remain the top priority.

• Top 10% Medallion Member: Recognized by Greater Vancouver Realtors® (2022 and 2025).

• RE/MAX Honors: Member of the 100% Club, Platinum Club  and Hall of Fame (A career-level recognition awarded to agents who have sustained top-tier performance over multiple years) winner. 

• Seniors Real Estate Advisor (SREA): A specialized designation reflecting her honest and kind approach to building lifelong relationships and assisting clients through later-in-life transitions.

Whether you are a first-time buyer navigating the market, a growing family upsizing, or an investor looking into new construction (builds or pre-sales), Ellie provides the strategic negotiation and knowledgeable insight required for success. With her Senior Real Estate Advisor (SREA) designation and extensive experience assisting families through downsizing, estate sales, and life transitions, Ellie is a trusted guide for seniors, executors, and beneficiaries. She understands the unique challenges of estate and probate transactions and helps clients navigate the process with care, professionalism, and attention to detail, creating a seamless and stress free experience from start to finish.

Deep Local Knowledge

Ellie’s extensive industry connections allow her to provide confident and unparalleled guidance as a Realtor® across the following areas:

• Vancouver and Burnaby (Brentwood, North Burnaby, Metrotown, Edmonds)

• North Vancouver and West Vancouver

• Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody

• New Westminster and Surrey

Beyond the Sale

Ellie’s dedication to her craft is matched only by her zest for life. When she isn’t touring properties or analyzing market trends, you can find her on the golf course, hiking, or painting. She brings this same creativity, warmth, and attention to detail to every client she serves.

Ready to start the next step in your real estate journey? Contact Ellie today for trusted guidance backed by extensive construction and pre-construction expertise, bilingual service in English and Korean, and a proven track record of exceptional results across Vancouver and Burnaby. Experience personalized service, strategic advice, and the confidence that comes from working with a top-performing Realtors®.