Meet the Rust Phillips Group
Beyond their expertise, the Rust Phillips Group values personal relationships above all else. They take the time to truly understand their client’s needs, preferences, and goals, building trust and rapport along the way. They believe that fostering genuine connections is the cornerstone of their success, and they go above and beyond to cultivate meaningful relationships that last long after the deal is done.
Julie Rust
Personal Real Estate Corporation
Julie brings a lifetime of knowledge to every client who makes Victoria their home. Born and raised in B.C.’s beautiful capital city, she has been involved in property and real estate since 2011. She attended St. Michael’s University School in Victoria before moving out east to further her studies at the University of Western Ontario where she earned a Bachelor’s degree with Honours in Urban Development.
Growing up in a family involved in the property development business, Julie was naturally inspired to pursue a career in the industry. After graduation, she returned to Victoria and worked with local developers and Realtors, selling and marketing various condominium projects. Later, she joined Strategic Consulting where she was responsible for researching and preparing market reports for the Vancouver condominium market. The entrepreneur in Julie led her to open the Electric Juice Bar which she managed for six years, even expanding to three stores before selling the business to focus on her young family and the charities she was involved in.
Julie is one of Victoria’s top-producing licensed Realtors, specializing in selling properties in the Victoria Core and the municipalities of Oak Bay and Saanich , Sidney and the West Shore. As a prominent member of her community, Julie is well-connected and always fully aware of the subtle nuances in the property market in Victoria, as well as the intricacies particular to the neighbourhoods in which she specializes. She is eager to share her knowledge and expertise with her clients who will undoubtedly find her to be professional, understanding and insightful.
As a wife and mother of three teenagers, Julie lives life to the fullest! When she is not hard at work helping her clients attain their real estate goals, she can be found supporting her children’s education and sporting pursuits and contributing to various charitable causes. Julie is the lead sponsor in Dance Victoria’s Nutcracker Kids Program which allows many youths the opportunity to enjoy the Nutcracker performances during the holidays. She also contributes a portion of her commission to a variety of local charities close to her heart. Julie also enjoys playing tennis, boating, skiing, barre classes, walking with her dog Snoop and has interests in mindfulness and Feng Shui.
“Whether buying or selling, I see it as a journey for me to help my clients reach their goals. Communication and transparency are key to ensuring that the process is as smooth and stress-free as possible. The most important thing for me is that, at the end of the day, I know I did the best job possible for my client.”
Greg Phillips
Personal Real Estate Corporation
Greg is an award-winning Realtor who has earned a stellar reputation for working tirelessly for his clients. Consistently a top-producing Victoria Realtor, Greg credits his success to a strong work ethic and a resolute passion for what he does. With 15 + years of experience selling Real Estate, he uses his expertise to ensure a positive, enjoyable experience and a successful result for his many clients. When you work with Greg, you are impressed with his calm, unwavering demeanour, extensive knowledge of the Victoria Real Estate market and great enthusiasm for helping his clients attain their Real Estate Goals.
Greg has a simple philosophy: He likes to win, whether selling your home or helping you find the home of your dreams. In either case, Greg works with the utmost integrity, focussed attention to detail and ensuring that your interests are always prioritized.
Greg holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Victoria and has been recognized by the Victoria Real Estate Board with the prestigious Presidents Award, Special Gold Award, and is a multiple MLS Gold recipient (representing the top 10% of realtors in Victoria).
Greg encourages everyone to explore this island paradise where we live. Greg takes full advantage of living in this world-class destination and is an avid cyclist, sailor and sports enthusiast. He has the privilege of working with his wife, Shannon, and they are parents to two amazing teenage daughters. This active family can often be found walking the dog, exploring the seaside, riding bikes, getting out on the water and visiting the local islands.
VREB Presidents Award
VREB Special Gold Award