Services
Real estate services in Calgary, one situation at a time
A transfer from Ontario with eight weeks to find a house. A first condo. A parent's home that has to be sold. A roof that has been through two hailstorms. Each one needs different work, so each has its own page.
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Buying a Home
A search built on what the house is made of as well as what it costs.
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Selling a Home
A price backed by comparable sales and preparation that is worth the money.
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Relocation
Choosing a community in a city you have not lived in, usually on a deadline.
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First-Time Buyers
A real budget, the programs explained and a careful look at each home.
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Condos, Townhomes and Villas
The building's finances matter as much as the unit.
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New Construction
A contract written by the builder and a house you cannot see yet.
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Moving Up
Two transactions, one timeline and a gap that has to be covered.
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Downsizing
A long-held house, a smaller next home and a move in the right order.
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Estate Sales
A sale run by a personal representative, usually in a hard year.
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Luxury Homes
Few comparable sales and materials that have to justify the price.
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Hail and Exterior History
A roof and siding with a history that the listing does not mention.
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What every service has in common
Whatever the situation, Derek Bryer works the same way. He looks at the building as well as the listing, drawing on more than 20 years in residential construction. He explains the reason for each recommendation. He replies to his own calls and messages.
Figures and tools to plan with
Calgary house prices sets out the Calgary Real Estate Board's latest benchmark prices by property type. The mortgage calculator shows a payment and the smallest down payment allowed on any price. Alberta has no land transfer tax and the land title fees calculator shows what registration costs in its place.
If you own a home already, a free home evaluation gives you a written estimate from recent comparable sales. The community guides cover the areas Derek works in most.
Book a 30-minute conversation
No pressure and no obligation. A plain conversation about your goals, your timing and what would make the decision easier.