About the Go Team

Derek Sun

Born in Taiwan, Derek has called Vancouver home since 1995.  After pursuing a career in the hospitality industry, and being a real estate investor for a number of years, Derek went to Royal Roads University in Victoria for his commerce degree in entrepreneurial management.

 
Having lived in many different locations within a short period of time, Derek understands the importance of a reliable and resourceful realtor.  With his great interpersonal skills from the hospitality industry and knowledge accumulated throughout his real estate investing career, Derek brings a wealth of information regarding selling/buying homes and investment properties in addition to his intimate knowledge of Greater Vancouver area. 
  • Dexter Elite Award – 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
  • Dexter Team Achievement Award – 2009
  • MLS Medallion Club - 2008, 2009

Kelly Raabe DeJong

Kelly Raabe DeJong is a lifetime resident of the Greater Vancouver Area.  With roots in the Fraser Valley, Kelly moved to Vancouver while attending Simon Fraser University.  Enjoying the city life, she decided to make Vancouver her permanent home.

It was at Simon Fraser University that she completed her Bachelor of Arts from the Faculty of Applied Science in Communications and Publishing.  This led to a career in marketing and communication in the web industry, the architectural lighting industry and the Cruise Ship industry.  Eventually her career path led to Real Estate sales in the form of pre-construction new developments with Polygon Homes, and then in the re-sale market with Dexter Associates Realty.

Kelly's major in Communication and minor in Publishing, with its strong focus on marketing, advertising and the use of traditional and contemporary print mediums, has been a great asset in the development of her Real Estate career. It is through these studies that she has developed her ability to provide her clients with the most up-to-date approach to Real Estate Marketing, including tactics such as web optimization and multi-media applications.

However, more important that her ability to successfully market her clients' homes is Kelly's focus on knowledge, personalized service, and a relationship-based style of doing business.  Her family background has a strong tradition of entrepreneurship and a passion for building long-term relationships with people.  Kelly's beliefs lie in a good old-fashioned work ethic, honesty, and trust on both a personal and professional level.

Kelly is a resident of UniverCity and lives in the Aurora building. In between her busy Real Estate schedule, Kelly finds brief moments for her hobbies and interests which include painting, skiing, spending time with her extended family at Cultas Lake, or viewing the showhomes of new-home developments with her Husband, Jeff DeJong, who shares her passion in this area. 

  • Dexter Elite Award - 2009
  • Dexter Team Achievement Award - 2009

Newell Cotton

 

Newell was born and raised in Vancouver.  Growing up in Kerrisdale and graduating from the French immersion program at Kitsilano Secondary School gave him great communications skills and an appreciation for the diverse cultures that make up Greater Vancouver as well as an in depth knowledge of the many distinct neighbourhoods.  After secondary school, Newell became very involved in the automotive industry and earned his designation as a Journeyman Collision Repair Technician and ultimately opened his own collision repair business.  Newell brings to the Real Estate industry a genuine love of people and building lasting relationships with them as well as a desire to get the job done right the first time. 

 

Real Estate has taken Newell to every nook and cranny of the Greater Vancouver area and has greatly increased and broadened his knowledge and appreciation for the intricacies of our diverse communities.  Whether working with Buyers or Sellers, he is comfortable and confident that their needs and wants will be fulfilled and their every question answered.  He enjoys challenges and thrives on meeting new clients and creating lasting relationships built on trust and integrity. 

 

Newell and his fiancée currently live near 19th Ave and Main Street and when time permits, he enjoys Cycling, Skiing, Scuba Diving, Gardening and cooking and has a real love for classic cars.

  • Dexter Elite Award - 2009
  • Dexter Team Achievement Award - 2009