History of RE/MAX RHC Realty

Mr Hugh Robertson started Robertson Realty Co. Ltd. in 1908. Over the years he brought in partners Hilliard and Cattell and formed Robertson, Hilliard, Cattell Real Estate and Insurance. As time passed the name was shortened to RHC Real Estate and Insurance.

The original location was in the 400 Block of Ward Street (in both the Madden Block and Griffen Block) but after a series of office upgrades RHC Real Estate and Insurance relocated the firm to its present location at 601 Baker Street, (the former premises of the Imperial Bank of Canada - which was later to become the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce)

In 1971, G.T.(Bud) Darough, a native Nelsonite, was brought in as a partner by Mr A.K.(Mac) McAdams. Mr. Darough completed the purchase of the firm in 1980 and was the General Manager until 1994 when Glen Darough purchased the firm and took over management of the Real Estate Agency while Bud remained Manager of the Insurance Agency until 1996.

1996 brought many changes to the company. First, Glen Darough and Stuart McDonald (Rod McDonald Insurance Ltd.) merged their two successful Nelson Insurance firms to form RHC McDonald Insurance Brokers Ltd. (now known as RHC Insurance Brokers Ltd.) and located the Insurance office at 601A Baker Street and opened a branch office in the Chahko Mika Mall, on Nelson's waterfront. Changes continued for the company and later in 1996 Robertson Hilliard Cattell Realty Company Limited acquired the RE/MAX franchise and the name changed to RE/MAX RHC Realty.

Providing almost 100 years continuous service to Nelson and area RE/MAX RHC Realty has become the area's leading Real Estate Team and Insurance Brokerage. We are a team proud to have grown with Nelson and look forward to providing quality service far into the future!

Community Involvement

A quality that successful real estate professionals share is community involvement. RE/MAX Associates in particular are mindful of the impact they make locally, not just in real estate but as caring citizens. Over the years, our Associates have distinguished themselves as stewards for the betterment of their communities, concerned not only with contribution to their communities but also with the outcome of the contribution. These qualities - known as RE/MAX Premier Community Citizenship - are a dynamic part of the RE/MAX organization.

RE/MAX RHC Realty is a front-runner in terms of giving back to the community, often devoting endless support to countless charities and local causes. RE/MAX RHC Realty has chosen to focus it's major fund raising efforts to the Children's Miracle Network.

RE/MAX sponsorship of the Children's Miracle Network and its affiliated hospitals is a prime example of RE/MAX community citizenship. One of CMN's largest corporate partners, the RE/MAX network in Canada has raised over $10 million for the charity. All funds donated by RE/MAX RHC Realty Sales Associates go directly to BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver.

As well, RE/MAX of Western Canada engineered the Quest for Excellent Awards; this bursary program was established to recognize the success and on-going pursuits of Western Canadian students. A "Quest for Excellence" involves any student in Western Canada from Grade 1 through to Grade 12 who demonstrates great feeling and passion, commitment and dedication, positive attitude and enthusiasm for in Leadership, Sports, Industrial Trades & Innovation, Arts, and Community Service. RE/MAX presents 20 bursaries of $500 each.

Locally in 2001, Anna Milner of L.V. Rogers Senior Secondary School in Nelson, was one of the recipients to win a $500 scholarship from RE/MAX for her award winning essay on the subject of Industrial Trades and Innovation.

Broker/Owner Glen Darough of RE/MAX RHC Realty presented Anna Milner with a cheque for $500 and a certificate signed by Elton Ash, Vice President, and Regional Director of RE/MAX of Western Canada. Glen Darough says "It's a privilege to have a student from Nelson win one of these prestigious awards. We are proud of our cities' students and their many achievements."

RE/MAX is proud to recognize students, in the very communities in which we live and work, for their outstanding achievements. Education is the building block of our future and if the children we hear from every day are any indication, our future has never been brighter.