Sotheby's International Realty

For buyers

Buy with someone
who's seen behind
the walls.

Most agents see a finish. I see behind it. After years working with a leading Calgary home builder, I've developed a trained eye for what a home is really worth — and what it will cost you later.

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The process

From first conversation
to your keys.

Four steps, clearly defined. No surprises, no pressure — just a thoughtful process designed around your needs, your timeline, and your life.

Discovery

We start with a conversation — your budget, your must-haves, your timelines, and your life. No forms. No pressure. Just clarity.

Search & Tour

Curated listings matched to you, plus off-market homes through the Sotheby's network. We tour with a builder's eye — seeing what others miss.

Offer & Strategy

Pricing analysis and negotiation. You'll know exactly what a home is worth — and what to pay — before you commit to anything.

Closing & Keys

Inspections, financing, paperwork, possession — every detail managed to the finish line and well beyond closing day.

In the field

"A trained eye sees the framing before it sees the paint."

Shanna Lin — Calgary, Alberta

Why buyers choose me

An advantage you can feel
at every step.

Six reasons the right buyers keep coming back — and refer their friends and families.

A builder-trained eye

Years inside a Calgary home builder means I can spot the quality, see the red flags, and know things other agents miss.

Three languages, zero translation

English, Mandarin, and Cantonese — so nothing about your largest purchase gets lost in translation.

The Sotheby's network

1,100+ offices worldwide surface listings and opportunities that others simply never see.

Genuinely local

From Cougar Ridge to Nolan Hill, she knows the streets, the schools, and the resale story behind every community.

Calm at the table

Calm, data-driven, and relentless on your behalf when it matters most — in negotiations that count.

White-glove from first call

One responsive point of contact, all the way through to the keys in your hand and beyond.

What to expect

My standard,
every single time.

These aren't aspirations. They're the baseline — the minimum you should expect from every interaction, every step of the way.

Honest guidance

If a home is wrong for you — overpriced, poorly built, or the wrong fit — you'll hear it. Every time, without hesitation.

Same-day response

Calls and texts returned the same day, every day of your search. No waiting, no assistants, no delays.

Full transparency

Every number and every clause explained in plain language — so you always understand exactly what you're signing and why.

A lasting relationship

Trusted contractors, movers, and honest advice long after closing — because the relationship doesn't end at possession.

Behind the scenes

Built on-site,
not just on paper.

Before real estate, Shanna spent years on the construction side of a Calgary home builder — walking framed homes long before drywall, sitting in on trade meetings, and learning firsthand what separates a well-built home from one that only looks like one.

That background is why buyers bring her along to second and third showings: to ask the questions a typical walkthrough won't answer.

Affordability calculator

How much home
can you afford?

Based on Canadian mortgage qualification rules (GDS/TDS ratios) — see your maximum purchase price and how it stacks up against Calgary communities.

Annual household income $120,000

Down payment saved $80,000

Interest rate 5.14%

Amortization

Maximum purchase price

$620,000

Based on GDS/TDS ratios · 25 year amortization

Down payment $80,000

Mortgage needed $540,000

Est. monthly payment $3,180

GDS ratio 32%

✓ Looks affordable

Communities within your budget

Estimates only. Qualification depends on credit score, employment type, and lender policies. Stress test rate = qualifying rate + 2%, minimum 5.25%.

Find your fit

Not sure where
to start?

Answer 3 quick questions and Shanna will send you a personalized buying roadmap for your situation in Calgary.

Where are you in your buying journey?

What's your approximate budget?

What matters most in a community?

Let's build your roadmap.

Shanna will send a personalized Calgary buying guide within 24 hours.

No spam. Shanna responds personally within 24 hours.

✓

You're all set.

Shanna will review your answers and send your personalized Calgary buying guide within 24 hours.

Ready to find your home?

Whether you're buying your first home, upsizing, or relocating to Calgary — start with a free, no-obligation conversation. Shanna responds personally, in your language.

Book a free consultation Call 587-585-8333

Buy with someonewho's seen behindthe walls.

From first conversationto your keys.

An advantage you can feelat every step.

My standard,every single time.

Built on-site,not just on paper.

How much homecan you afford?

Not sure whereto start?