About Me
The Geen + Byrne Real Estate Team of RE/MAX Kelowna is Jerry Geen Personal Real Estate Corporation, Elya Byrne Personal Real Estate Corporation, and Shaun Everest MBA. They feature Kelowna and area real estate listings, from townhomes to farms and everything in between, in the Central Okanagan.
Although residential real estate remains a highly predominant part of the business, the agricultural specialty is extremely rare and Geen+Byrne's clientele has found it universally useful.
Geen+Byrne ensures, that whether their clients are looking for their first home, retirement home, or bustling agricultural business, Geen+Byrne is able to offer expert service coupled with trusted expertise!
Geen+Byrne has sold hundreds of agricultural, farm, and acreage properties over the years. Jerry Geen and Elya Byrne are considered two of the industries leading agricultural Realtors known for a consistent inventory of agricultural listings as well as the expertise to help clients sell and purchase them.
Born and raised in the Okanagan, both Jerry and Elya come Okanagan farming families and have the knowledge of the valley you can depend on. Jerry was actually raised on a large orchard operation and benefits from an intimate knowledge of the trade while Elya currently has her own orchard.
Always a valuable member of our team, albeit on a consulting basis now, our founder Gerald Geen an orchardist as well as past president of the BC Fruit Growers Association helped pave the way firmly entrenching the previous Team Geen into the local agricultural industry. When Gerald retired Jerry did on his own for years until 2011 when Jerry and Elya began working together. As of January 2015 the new team was launched and has been a great success.
Today the Geen + Byrne Real Estate Team continues to grow their agricultural specialty by ensuring their clients are well protected, advised and secured in their agricultural ventures.
Real estate runs deep in Jerry Geen’s roots—just like his connection to the land. A licensed REALTOR® with RE/MAX Kelowna since 2003, Jerry joined his father Gerald in the business, continuing a family tradition of service and expertise that spans decades.But Jerry’s story in Kelowna goes back even further. His family first settled in the area in 1904 and has been farming ever since, cultivating orchards and vineyards that have become part of the Okanagan Valleys rich agricultural heritage. This lifelong connection gives Jerry a unique perspective and a deep understanding of the farm and acreage market.
Clients value Jerry not only for his knowledge, but for his ability to negotiate effectively and build strong, trusted relationships. His hands-on experience and insight into the agricultural industry have helped him achieve an exceptional track record in farm sales across the Okanagan Valley.
Elya started her career in real estate as a sales administrator prior to becoming licensed in 2007 with RE/MAX Nanaimo.Elya is a third generation Lake Country (Winfield) resident so it didn’t take long before her roots and the warm summers called her back from Vancouver Island, and she has since been working for the central Okanagan’s leading brokerage RE/MAX Kelowna ever since.
With family roots in both farming and real estate, its no wonder Elya found her niche in agricultural real estate. She offers a thorough knowledge of the various agricultural industries and the nuances of both residential and farm sales.
Shaun Everest, MBA - Licensed Realtor®
Prior to obtaining his real estate licence in 2019, Shaun built a successful career in British Columbia’s wine industry as an owner-operator of Tinhorn Creek Vineyards in Oliver, BC. During his time there, he held key roles spanning Sales & Marketing, Chief Financial Officer, and General Manager, giving him a comprehensive, hands-on understanding of vineyard and winery operations.Today, Shaun leverages that experience to guide farm clients through both the purchase and sale of agricultural properties. His practical industry knowledge—combined with an MBA from the University of British Columbia—allows him to navigate the unique and often complex considerations involved in farm transactions with confidence and clarity.
