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We used Derek to sell our old house and upgrade to a new home. He made the whole process much easier to understand and guided us throughout. His knowledge, hard work and dedication were key to the success of the sale and finding a new home we love. He was dedicated to selling our house in a timely fashion and used many outlets such as advertising and open houses in order to be successful. When it came to shopping for our new place, Derek was always proactively looking and available to see the new houses that just came on the market. Also, his knowledge of construction and renovations was extremely helpful to us during our showings. Whether is was to see how well the renovations were done in the past or giving us an idea how much it would cost to make any adjustments to the houses we were viewing, he offered us knowledge that was useful in our decision making process. We are very grateful for all Derek did for us.
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- Janell Beechinor-Troung, Department Manager
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We met Derek at an open house at one of his condo listings and right from the beginning he understood what we were looking for. Derek did a tremendous job helping us find our home. He always chose condos which fit our budget and our requirements. We really appreciated the fact he never pushed us forward and was always patient. He worked with us 4 months and we did more than 20 visits before finding the perfect home for us. Derek takes his job seriously! He was always available and very knowledgeable. He also is aware of the new properties as soon as they come on the market giving us an edge by being the first to see them. We will definitely recommend Derek to people who are looking to buy their own home.
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- Benjamin Klein, IT sales
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Derek helped me sell my old place and purchase a new home. When I first met Derek, it was at a showing for another house he was selling. Even though I was just there to have a quick look and start reviewing what was available in the market, Derek took the time to ask me what I was looking for and provided a few suggestions. It was his combination of market knowledge, and no pressure approach that made it an obvious choice to call him when I was ready to start looking more seriously at purchasing a new home. During the purchasing process it became obvious that Derek was a good listener as the houses we looked at were becoming increasingly compatible with what I was looking for. He was very patient, helpful, honest, and hardworking. When the house I ended up buying was listed, we got the first viewing and put in the first and only offer that day. He handled the negotiation and closing process very well and even lent a helping hand unloading the trunk on moving day! When it came to selling Derek was dedicated to having the house sold in a timely fashion for the best possible price. His understanding of staging and marketing are evident, and his negotiation skills are spot on. I am definitely grateful for his hard work and honest advice and I would strongly recommend him to anyone who wants a great realtor.
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- Robert Langille, Engineer
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We were relocating from small town Alberta to Calgary and Derek was recommended to us from a friend. He was very knowledgeable about the city. With information about our desired lifestyle and budget he recommended to us neighbourhoods he felt would met our needs. We eventually narrowed the list down to a house and were very pleased with Derek's ability to negotiate us a good price. He went above and beyond throughout this entire process. We could not be more pleased with the end result. He has since helped us sell that first home and purchase a larger property. We always recommend Derek to any of our friends and family that need help with their real estate.
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- Allison Blue
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Derek was extremely responsive and was low pressure the whole time we were looking to purchase our first home. He also has a great eye for potential as well as hidden issue etc. He has been great to work with as a realtor and we are now utilizing his renovation company side to upgrade our hew home to make it even better for our family and lifestyle.
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Derek Lien, Top producing realtor works hard to earn the trust, respect and repeat business of his clients. With a client base built upon personal referrals from satisfied buyers and sellers, the quality service he provides is as individual as it is effective. There is no better measure of his success than the glowing testimonials from many happy customers.
“Derek was attentive, helpful, courteous, and very accommodating,” say Brittany and Kurt. “His no-pressure approach and knowledge of real estate made our first home purchase essentially stress free.”
High praise, well-earned – Derek spent years buying, selling and renovating properties, and he has accumulated invaluable expertise he readily shares with clients, from accurate construction costing, to fair market value and a Rolodex of reliable, reputable, experienced trades, stagers and professionals.
“I became a Realtor to help people – to save them time and money, and to share what I’ve learned in seventeen years investing in properties,” Derek says. “The good, the bad, and the ugly, and I know my clients appreciate the honesty.”
Not satisfied to rely only on his experiences in real estate investment and construction, Derek is diligent about staying informed. Whether it’s the fine print in condo sales, acreage upkeep, or financing options, Derek insists on providing the best information to his clients in a timely, organized fashion.
“I stay on top of things – I’m always working, always looking, and I always know the instant a property comes on the market,” Derek says.
An immigrant to this country with his family in 1979 and a Calgarian at heart, Derek is very familiar with a vast number of the city’s varied neighbourhoods.
“I’ve helped clients buy and sell downtown condos, hundred-year-old inner city homes, 50s bungalows, properties in newer neighbourhoods like Panorama and Discovery Ridge and acreages in Springbank,” Derek says. “I’m very comfortable all over this city, and there’s great neighbourhoods – and great properties – everywhere.”
One key to Derek’s success is his ability to listen, and his commitment to find clients exactly what they are looking for. Another testimonial, from Warren and Amanda, says it best: “Derek listened to our comments, paid close attention to our reactions, and over time we were able to focus on a particular area… even when the deal was done he continued to offer assistance and check in to make sure our move was going okay!”
If you are looking for an attentive, knowledgeable, honest real estate professional committed to helping with your real estate needs, look no further than CIR’s Derek Lien