Choosing who to trust with the sale of your property is a big decision — and not an easy one. Before anything else, here's a chance to get to know the people behind Team Rice, how we work, and what it's like to have us in your corner. We've been selling real estate in Invermere and across the Columbia Valley since 2005, with more than 30 years of combined experience marketing this valley. Team Rice ranks among the top 2% of Royal LePage agents across Canada.
Finding the right REALTOR® can feel overwhelming. You want someone who knows the area, markets your property properly, and actually listens — and it's hard to tell who that is from a name on a sign. So we put this together to make it easier. Take a few minutes to get a real feel for who Team Rice is and how we work. When we talk, the conversation will be about you — your property, your timing, and what matters most to you. This is simply our side of the introduction.
We work throughout the Columbia Valley: Invermere, Windermere, Radium Hot Springs, Fairmont Hot Springs, Panorama Mountain Resort, and Canal Flats — including single-family homes, townhomes, condos, recreational and vacation properties, vacant land, and select commercial listings.
What makes Team Rice different is that it really is a team — four people, each with a role, all working toward the same result for you. It's also a family, which is why nothing here gets handed off to someone who doesn't know your file.

DK Rice — Team Lead, Personal Real Estate Corporation
Since 2005, DK has been the driving force behind some of the most significant moves in the British Columbia Rockies, specializing in recreational and lakefront property.
She's the steady, experienced advisor you'll work with most closely — pricing strategy, negotiations, and guidance that comes from two decades in this Valley. The calm voice that makes a big decision feel manageable.
Cell 250-342-5935 dk@rockieswest.com

RT Rice — REALTOR®, Sales Representative
RT brings energy, communication, and hands-on support at every step. He keeps things moving and keeps you in the loop — the next generation of the team, with deep roots in the same community.
Before real estate, RT played hockey professionally and earned a business management degree from the University of Prince Edward Island. He provides personalized, local service to buyers, sellers, and investors across the Columbia Valley.
Cell 250-270-5935 · rt@rockieswest.com

Rob works behind the scenes on the things that get your property noticed — listing video, search visibility, website presence, and digital marketing — so your listing reaches far beyond the local market. He runs the Team Rice YouTube channel and tracks what's actually working in how buyers search.

Wasyn supports the team's marketing through creative promotion and social media, helping each listing stand out online and stay in front of the right audience. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing and a certification in Social Media Marketing, and develops Team Rice's strategy across Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Among the top 2% of Royal LePage agents across Canada. A national standard of performance — earned through results, and brought home to sellers here in the Columbia Valley.
The result: you get the personal service of working with people who know you and your property — backed by a marketing engine most single agents simply can't match.
Plenty of agents will tell you what they do. Here's what actually changes for you when Team Rice is the team selling your property.
Clear, honest communication from the first conversation through to closing. You'll always know where things stand and what's happening next — no chasing, no guessing, wherever you happen to be.
Team Rice runs on real systems — standard operating procedures, detailed checklists, and questionnaires for every listing. It means nothing gets missed, and we become the experts on your property. It's what sets us apart from other agents in the Valley.
Behind the scenes, Team Rice creates long- and short-form video for YouTube and social media — built around the keywords and search terms that put your property in front of the largest, most relevant audience. Maximum exposure to the buyers most likely to want it, not just a listing posted on MLS® and left.
Many of our sellers are listing a cabin or recreational property from out of town. Because we actually live in the Valley, we handle staging, showings, and every detail on the ground — and price it for the buyers this market really attracts. You sell with confidence from wherever home is.
A Team Rice listing gets a full marketing package, with each program designed and implemented around the type of property — to give it the best possible start.
Magazine-quality images that show your property at its best.A cinematic walkthrough that lets buyers feel the space.
Online storybook:
A web feature page telling the story of your property.Clear, professional layouts buyers and agents rely on.Virtual furniture and lot visualizations for vacant spaces.Instagram Reels and Facebook ads that put your property in front of the right audience.
Everything behind a Team Rice listingMost listings get a sign, an MLS® listing, and a few photos. Here's everything a Team Rice listing gets instead:
- Professional photography
- Hands-on home staging
- Property video
- Online storybook
- Floor plan
- Plot plan
- AI renditions for vacant lots and virtual furniture
- Printed brochure
- Extra-information insert page
- Property signage
- Directional signage
- MLS® listing
- Instagram reel
- Facebook ad
- An extensive database of Calgary and Alberta buyers
Selling feels easier when you know what to expect. Here's how working with Team Rice unfolds.
A relaxed first conversation about your property, your timing, and your goals — by phone, video, or in person. This part is about you. We'll ask what matters most before we say a word about strategy.
Pricing, preparation, and hands-on staging to show your property at its best — plus a marketing approach shaped specifically for your property and the buyers it's most likely to attract.
A coordinated launch across the platforms where today's buyers are actually looking — so your property arrives with momentum, not just a listing going live.
Regular communication, honest feedback, and steady support through offers, negotiation, and every step to closing.
"When we talk, the first thing we'll do is ask what matters most to you. Everything else is built around your answer."
Common questions about working with Team RiceWho are the agents on Team Rice?
Team Rice is led by DK Rice (Personal Real Estate Corporation) and RT Rice, both licensed REALTORS® with Royal LePage Rockies West Realty in Invermere. They're supported by Rob Rice on marketing and digital, and Wasyn Rice on creative and social. Four people, one file, no hand-offs.
How long has DK Rice been in real estate?
DK has worked in Columbia Valley real estate since 2005 — roughly two decades — and has received multiple industry awards recognizing sales performance and client service.
What areas around Invermere does Team Rice serve?
Invermere and the surrounding Columbia Valley, including Windermere, Radium Hot Springs, Fairmont Hot Springs, Panorama Mountain Resort, Canal Flats, and nearby rural communities.
Does Team Rice handle luxury, recreational, and second homes?
Yes. Team Rice has extensive experience with luxury homes, recreational property, and second homes — particularly near Lake Windermere, the valley's golf courses, and Panorama Mountain Resort.
What types of property does Team Rice list?
Single-family homes, townhomes, condos, lakefront homes, recreational and vacation properties, vacant land, and select commercial listings.
How does it work if I'm buying from outside the area?
Out-of-area buyers usually start with a consultation, then a tailored property search, virtual tours, and in-person showings coordinated around travel schedules. Most Columbia Valley buyers work on a 6- to 24-month timeline, and we're comfortable moving at that pace — there's no pressure to go faster than makes sense.
Can Team Rice connect me with local trades and professionals?
Yes. We can introduce you to trusted local home inspectors, real estate lawyers, mortgage brokers, and tradespeople.
Thinking about the Valley itself rather than the hiring decision? Our full FAQ page covers drive times from Calgary and Edmonton, the difference between Invermere and Windermere, and what owning here is actually like.
What Columbia Valley sellers say
"We had used DK when we purchased 17 years ago and were so happy she was still in the business when we wanted to sell our vacation home. DK came to the property and made suggestions... we followed them and got full asking price after only two days! We can't say enough good things about the team." — Barb McCutcheon, Google review
"Professional, responsive, and easy to collaborate with. Clients are always well taken care of and informed throughout the process!" — Sydney Anderson, Google review
"DK & Team are 5-star, from start to closing. Kept us informed of each & every offer. Would highly recommend." — Janel Seier, Google review
Read more Team Rice reviews on Google
This valley is home, and we give back to it
With every property Team Rice sells, a portion goes to the East Kootenay Foundation for Health and the Columbia Valley Food Bank.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to get to know Team Rice. The next step is simple — let's confirm a day and time that works for you, and we'll take it from there.
DK (Deborah-Kim) Rice
Personal Real Estate Corporation
Cell 250-342-5935 (call or text)
dk@rockieswest.com
RT (Robert-Tye) Rice
Sales Representative
Cell 250-270-5935 (call or text)
rt@rockieswest.com
Team Rice · Royal LePage Rockies West Realty · Invermere, BC Independently Owned and Operated