Richard James Deacon is an award-winning Engel & Völkers Private Office Real Estate Advisor and the leading professional property advisor with Engel & Völkers Okanagan. With 26 years of global luxury sales and marketing experience, Richard brings an international perspective and a passion for excellence to every client relationship. A skilled negotiator and master of detail, he believes every client deserves a luxury-level experience — combining creative storytelling, premium marketing solutions, advanced technology, and a worldwide network of connections to deliver world-class results.
Richard is hyper-focused on offering a premium client experience, ensuring that every interaction provides exceptional value and a personal connection. As a trusted advisor, he is committed to:
- Listening first — understanding each client’s needs and goals
- Leveraging global reach — bringing international exposure and the power of Engel & Völkers’ network to every listing
- Delivering best-in-class results — creating a seamless, satisfying experience whether buying or selling
As a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist and member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, Richard is known for raising the standard of service in Okanagan real estate.
Richard is proud to be part of Engel & Völkers Private Office, an elite group representing fewer than 2% of advisors worldwide and dedicated to serving the highest tier of global clientele. Through this exclusive network, he offers clients elevated expertise, international reach, and discreet access to exceptional luxury opportunities.
Richard is deeply committed to philanthropy and community service. Over the years, he has:
- Served as Past-President of the National Advertising Benevolent Society and been inducted into the Canadian Advertising Hall of Honor.
- Chaired campaigns and served as a volunteer for organizations including the Union Gospel Mission, Arts Umbrella, Opera Kelowna, and the Nicola Valley Food Bank.
- Founded 100 Kids Who Care Kelowna and supported 100 Men Who Care, initiatives empowering young people and communities to give back.
- Created a sustainable giving program that donates $500 per transaction to a client’s charity of choice — generating more than $150,000 in donations across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico
Recognized as a finalist for the City of Kelowna’s Fred Macklin Community Man of the Year Award and multiple Realtors Who Care Awards, he approaches business and philanthropy with a belief that success should always be shared.
Richard is also the founder of his Client Thank You Program, a long-standing initiative that donates $500 from every completed transaction to a charity chosen by his clients. To date, this program has contributed more than $150,000 to registered Canadian charities.
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Fluent in English and French, and working toward Spanish, Richard brings a global outlook to his work, while being fully grounded in the Okanagan lifestyle he loves. A passionate cook, wine enthusiast, and curator of one of Canada’s largest private vintage tequila collections, he’s as comfortable hosting clients over a tasting as he is meeting them on the side of a mountain trail.
Outside of real estate, Richard is usually skiing, mountain biking, or hiking, often turning the outdoors into his informal boardroom. Wherever he travels, he makes it a mission to find the best local espresso and croissants.
This broader perspective also extends to his professional life. As Co-founder of TIGER 21 Canada — a global network for ultra-high-net-worth families with more than 800 members and collective assets exceeding $90B — Richard helps foster conversations around investment strategy, wealth preservation, family legacy, and philanthropy. This entrepreneurial leadership directly enriches his real estate advisory work, giving clients access to insights and networks far beyond the property market.