#008 Jared Thomas

IN THIS EPISODE: Real Estate, Family, Small-Town Living, and the Realities of Climbing the Housing Ladder in BCThis week on The Blake Chancey Podcast, I sit down with Jared Thomas — the creator behind @movingtomerritt and one of the most trusted real estate voices in Merritt, BC. Jared is guest number eight on the show, and he brought the energy. He’s a colleague, a friend, and one of the hardest-working agents I know, earning a strong reputation across British Columbia through honesty, community focus, and content that highlights life in the Nicola Valley.We dive into the opportunities and challenges of small-town real estate, why so many families are leaving Greater Vancouver for the Interior, and what it takes to build momentum in a shifting market. We also get personal — discussing family, lifestyle, social media, and how to level up your real estate career no matter where you’re starting from.TOPICS WE COVER:• Why Merritt, BC is becoming a relocation hotspot for Vancouver and Fraser Valley buyers• The real process of climbing the housing ladder in British Columbia• Interior BC real estate trends heading into 2025• What makes the Nicola Valley lifestyle so appealing• How Jared built the Moving to Merritt brand• Family, parenting, and managing the balance between ambition and real life• Social media strategies for REALTORS in small and large markets• The mindset behind staying consistent in a challenging marketABOUT JARED THOMAS:Top-producing REALTOR in Merritt, BCCreator of @movingtomerrittKnown for community-focused marketing and honest insights into Interior BC real estateA leading resource for buyers relocating from Greater Vancouver to rural BCTHE BLAKE CHANCEY PODCASTReal estate, entrepreneurship, health, and the people shaping British Columbia’s housing market.