Shanna Lin
Shanna Lin
About Shanna
REALTOR® · Sotheby's International Realty Canada

Your language.
Your market.
Your home.

"Luxury isn't just what you buy or sell — it's your experience along the way."
English Mandarin 普通话 Cantonese 廣東話 Builder background Sotheby's platform
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3
Languages
spoken
3
Continents
lived on
2 yrs
Builder
experience
1,100+
Sotheby's
offices

Born in China.
Schooled in Melbourne.
Home in Calgary.

I didn't take a straight line to real estate — and that's exactly what makes me different. Born in China, schooled in Melbourne, and educated at the University of Saskatchewan, I've spent my life navigating new cities, new cultures, and new communities.

That experience gave me something no textbook can teach: the ability to truly understand what it feels like to search for a home in a place that's still unfamiliar — and to make that process feel manageable, even exciting.

Today, Calgary is home. And helping people find their place in it is the work I'm most proud of.

International community

Speaking your language — in more ways than one.

Calgary is one of Canada's most diverse cities. A significant portion of its real estate activity involves buyers and sellers navigating the market in their second or third language. I know exactly how isolating and overwhelming that can feel — because I've lived it.

I offer full service in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese — not through a translator, but directly, personally, and with cultural understanding that goes far beyond language.

The Sotheby's difference

The world's most powerful
luxury real estate platform.

The best platform in the world for marketing exceptional properties and connecting with the calibre of buyer my sellers deserve — reaching qualified buyers across more than 80 countries.

80+
Countries in
the network
1,100+
Offices
worldwide
1B+
People reached
annually
#1
Luxury real estate
brand globally
Builder background
Builder background

A trained eye that
protects your investment.

Years inside one of Calgary's most respected home builders — walking construction sites, evaluating floor plans, developing an eye for what separates a well-built home from one that simply looks good on the surface.

  • Identifying construction quality issues before inspection
  • Evaluating new build upgrades and their true value
  • Understanding lot grading, drainage, and exterior issues
  • Assessing renovation quality and workmanship
  • Advising on pre-sale repairs that generate the best return
Working with Shanna

What you can expect —
every time.

Six commitments Shanna makes to every client, every transaction, without exception.

01
Always personal

No assistants, no handoffs, no junior agents. Shanna answers her own calls, writes her own offers, and shows up personally to every showing, inspection, and closing.

02
Straight talk

Honest advice about pricing, market conditions, and what your home is actually worth — even when it's not what you want to hear.

03
Your timeline

No pressure, no rush. Whether a 3-month search or a 3-day relocation visit — Shanna works on your schedule, not hers.

04
Calm under pressure

Multiple offers, tight conditions, complicated negotiations — handled with clear thinking and steady guidance when it matters most.

05
Full follow-through

The relationship doesn't end at closing day. Shanna stays available for questions and advice long after keys are exchanged.

06
Your language

English, Mandarin, or Cantonese — every conversation, document review, and negotiation in the language you're most comfortable in.

Ready to work together?

Whether you're buying, selling, or relocating — start with a free, no-obligation conversation. Shanna responds to every inquiry personally, in your language.