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Discover unparalleled expertise in real estate services that ensure a seamless buying and selling experience. Our dedicated professionals are committed to achieving excellence, tailored to meet your unique property needs.

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MEET JOSH RYAN

Building Relationships. Delivering Results. Negotiating with Purpose.

I’m Josh, broker and founder of iLand Realty, a proudly independent and locally owned real estate brokerage based on Cape Breton Island. I believe that real estate is about more than just transactions - it’s about people, relationships, and making confident, informed decisions that shape your future.

At iLand Realty, we take a personal approach to every client. Whether you’re buying your first home, upgrading to fit your lifestyle, or selling a property that holds years of memories, I take the time to truly listen to your goals and guide you every step of the way. You can count on honest advice, sharp negotiation skills, and a commitment to delivering results that reflect your best interests.

With years of experience in the local market and a strong foundation built on trust and integrity, I’ve helped clients navigate everything from first-time purchases to complex investment deals. Now, as iLand Realty expands with the opening of our family-run satellite brokerage, we’re proud to offer the same level of service and expertise to even more communities across the island and beyond.

Whether you're ready to make a move or just exploring your options, I’m here to help you make smart, confident decisions with clarity and peace of mind.

Active Listings

Looking for your next property? View all of my current listings right here. Whether you’re searching for your first home, a piece of land, or your next investment, you’ll find all active iLand Realty listings through the link below.

GET IN TOUCH

Josh Ryan
Broker/Owner
REALTOR®
(902) 371-1849
josh@ilandrealty.com
www.ilandrealty.com

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Client Testimonials

  • “I've been involved in real estate since 2005 and dealt with dozens to hundreds of realtors across Canada. If you are lucky enough to get Josh as a realtor in the NS area you will authentically have someone in your corner looking out for your best interest on every single level, including financial. Josh is professional, fun, patient, kind, gives you just enough space yet stays connected, and goes to bat for you. He's as selfless a realtor as I've ever met and it's an honour to leave him the best possible review. Thank you so much Josh for totally coming through.”

    - JM Stephenson

  • “I can’t recommend Josh enough! From start to finish, working with him was an incredible experience. The entire process was super smooth and effortless, and that’s all thanks to Josh’s professionalism, knowledge, and super easy-going nature. He made everything feel stress-free, handled absolutely everything with care & efficiency, making what could have been a stressful process feel completely seamless!!! Josh is not only highly skilled in what he does, but he’s also one of the kindest and most approachable people you’ll meet !! He was always quick to respond and was incredibly patient in answering any of my many questions! His communication was always super clear, his advice was always on point, and I felt completely confident knowing I had someone like him in my corner with my best interest in mind! If you’re looking for a real estate agent who is reliable, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about their clients, Josh is the one. Zero work, zero stress—just results. I’d rate him 1000/10 and would recommend him in a heartbeat! Thank you so very much again for such an amazing first experience!!”

    - Corinna Vetter

  • "Josh Ryan helped my elderly parents find a home in Cape Breton (Arichat). He took the time to get to know them so he could find them exactly what they were looking for. He is very knowledgeable, capable and a consummate professional. He went over and above for us. Josh was always available by phone, text, email or even Facebook. Such a pleasure to deal with. Josh also shared a contact for insurance which was really helpful. The homeowner of the house we bought left a few handles off drawers and cupboards in the newly renovated kitchen. Josh was able to find the exact handles for us to purchase online. The day after the deal closed he came by to make sure everything was okay and gave my parents a personalized gift. You can tell he really loves his job!! I highly recommend Josh if you are buying or selling a house."

    - Caroline McLean

  • "I don't believe words can describe how wonderful our experience was dealing with Mr. Ryan. Absolute professional. We moved from Ontario to Cape Breton and bought our home sight unseen. Finding Josh on a google search was truly a blessing. He took care of absolutely everything for us, including giving us the name of a great lawyer and a wonderful insurance contact. He was very attentive, kind, hardworking and above all, personable. He made our transaction as painless as it could possibly be. Anyone looking for a Realtor in the Cape Breton area should certainly contact Josh!! (If I could have given 100 stars, I would have)"

    - Pam Knight

  • "During the process of selling my home, Josh’s expertise was priceless. He would promptly answered calls and emails, keeping me informed about every development there was. His knowledge of the local market trends allowed him to give both parties a fair and honest outcome for this transaction."

    - Jonathan Jeffrey

  • "My husband Jeffrey and I have purchased and sold close to 30 houses, condos, commercial properties and rental properties always represented by a realtor. We have experienced this in 3 provinces... Nova Scotia, Ontario and New Brunswick. Plus in two countries, Canada as well as Mexico. There are so many different realtors out there and trust me we've experienced all types including 5 here in Cape Breton. We could write a book! Josh took care of selling our most recent home here in St. Peter's Cape Breton n.s. Josh Ryan for every personal, financial and logical reason stands up at the top of his profession and was our most positive realtor experience ever. From the time he first came to our home in St. Peter's up until he came to personally wish us farewell, best of luck and thank US for choosing him (not to mention offering to cut our grass while we are away.) Josh Ryan took care of the sale of our home with Integrity, Professionalism and Genuine kindness. All while still respecting the needs of our buyer. Josh kept our deal moving forward and helped us reach our goal of selling and moving on to live near family. It truly was a WIN WIN for EVERYONE! Josh is a remarkable realtor!"

    - Jeff & Rich

  • "I recently had the pleasure to work with Josh Ryan in the selling our parent's home. Throughout the whole process, Josh demonstrated patience and understanding which went above and beyond the call of duty. He was always available to answer any questions we had for him. His knowledge of real-estate and professionalism, mixed with his humour and honesty, made our journey very smooth and worry free. I would highly recommend Josh Ryan as your real estate agent. He is one of those people, when you meet with him, you feel like you've known him for a long time. Josh's dedication to his clients is top-notch. He is a wonderful person to work with."

    - Brenda O

  • "Josh Ryan is a fantastic Realator. He has a fantastic way of communicating with people and is very patient. He is also a very kind person. I had a great experience with him being my realtor."

    - Cindy Savoy

  • "If you're looking to sell your home, Josh Ryan is the guy to call, especially if you've never sold before. We were so green to all this, we didn't have a clue. We called Josh, he came to our aid very promptly and was very easy to talk to. He answered all our questions in great detail all while helping us feel confident and and comfortable with our decision to sell. He took amazing pictures and made a very attractive listing for our home. He was always honest and fair about predictions and expectations of the market which is very difficult with so many affecting variables. We were so impressed with how quickly he would reply to our MANY texts and phone calls. Huge thanks to Josh for all his guidance and hard work, and especially for not letting us give up when we almost took it off the market until spring 😁 Give Josh a call, you won't be disappointed, I promise!"

    - Shirley Macinnis

  • "Teaming with Josh Ryan as our realtor made the process of selling our property a very positive experience. Josh is very professional, affable and pleasant to work with. I appreciated his regular updates and honest assessments during both the marketing and actual selling phases of this process. His knowledge and monitoring of both local and broader real estate marketing trends combined with his diligence, and attention to detail gave me peace of mind through the experience."

    - Cheryl Kelly

  • "Josh was amazing to work with right from day one. I am very grateful for how easy he made the whole process for me. It was evident that he really cares about helping his clients sell their properties. He is very friendly and came in with a positive attitude. He also put a lot of work and effort into trying to find the right buyer for my house. He was great at communicating with me, always keeping me up to date with how the property was doing and responding to my calls or texts in a timely manner. I would most definitely recommend working with Josh if you are looking for a realtor. You won’t regret it."

    - Brittany Marchand

  • "Josh did an excellent job selling my father's house. He was professional, friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend Josh to anyone who wants a great realtor."

    - Amber Crocker

  • "This review is posted on behalf of Kevin Goyetche. I chose Josh Ryan as my realtor for the sale of a piece of land in Cape Auget. The property was in Cape Breton and since I live in Halifax, all communication between Josh and myself was by telephone and email. During the process I had a number of questions and concerns which Josh promptly responded to and professionally guided me through. This made the sale of the property extremely easy and worry free. Within a week I had an offer which he helped me navigate with ease, therefore making the sale stress free. I highly recommend Josh Ryan as he is an extremely knowledgeable and professional realtor. Thank you Josh."

    - Rosalyn Edmunds

  • "I had the pleasure of working with Josh for almost a year while I waited for the perfect house to appear on the market. He is very prompt and professional. Josh was able to set up viewings and sent offers etc.. on my behalf asap. I felt important as his client. If I had a question or needed advice, he was always available to speak with me. Josh guided me from beginning to end with a list of to-dos and recommendations to get things checked off and done properly. This being my first time purchasing a home, I couldn’t have had a better experience! I highly recommend seeking him out to represent you whether you are a buyer or seller."

    - Kayla Samson

  • "I'm very thankful for Josh Ryan's hard work and professionalism selling both our house and a commercial hangar with little hassle on our part. I highly recommend and definitely use his services again. Thank you Josh Ryan."

    - Sean McDonald

  • "My wife and I chose to go with Josh Ryan as a realtor for the sale of our home in Sydney as we've heard good things from some of our friends. He was very professional during the entire process and went above and beyond at times to ensure we felt comfortable by answering some of our questions or airing out any concerns we had. He is very knowledgeable about all things realty related and has a very personable and approachable personality which made us feel secure and made it easy to ask about absolutley anything that we had questions or concerns regarding during the sale. When our house opened up for showings, after four days we had accepted an offer and it worked out great! We'd just like to give our thanks to Josh for taking the stress out of this process!"

    - Morgan Dunford

  • "Josh just finished assisting me in my move from Ontario to Cape Breton, and what could have proven to be a difficult and anxious event...turned out to be a relatively seamless and easy transition! Josh's expertise resulted in my saving an additional $5K off the asking price, and his knowledge of the area is a true asset. Friendly, outgoing, prompt & professional is what you would hope to find in a realtor, and Josh has all of the latter. Thanks VERY much Josh!"

    - Scott Tefler

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