Which ones are fastest, what each one costs on a $550,000 home, and how to pick the one that fits you. From a licensed Calgary agent who'll tell you when not to take the cash offer.
On a $550,000 Calgary home, a flipper borrowing hard money can only offer about $486,000. That's about $42,500 less than listing would leave you. Pick the wrong way and that's real money, or months you don't have.
The Playbook puts all 4 ways side by side on the same house, so you see the trade before you sign anything.
What makes me different: I've spent 21 years in Calgary real estate, a lot of it with sellers in hard spots. Homes that need work, deadlines that won't move, sales that need to stay quiet.
Why I'm qualified: Licensed in Alberta since 2005. I also work with cash buyers, so I know how their numbers work from the inside.
My process:
List it on MLS with me, for the most buyers and usually the most money.
A private offer from buyers I work with, or a guaranteed cash offer from one of the programs I'm an affiliate of. No sign, no public listing, no open house.
Thinking of selling it yourself? I'll tell you honestly when that makes sense.
Already have a buyer with no agent? I'll help you check their offer against the open market before you sign.
I run the math on all 4 ways and tell you which one fits, even when it pays me less. I'm an affiliate of a couple of guaranteed cash offer programs, and I'll still tell you when not to take their offer.
You go from a letter in the mailbox and a gut feeling to a real number for every option and a decision you can live with.
Bowness had more demolition permits than any other Calgary community in 2025, 75 in all. New side-by-side homes there list at about $880,000 to $920,000 each.
Mount Pleasant was next for demolitions in 2025, with 47.
Lake Bonavista leads the city in house renovation permits so far in 2026, with 39. Canyon Meadows is in the top five.
Calgary's benchmark price was $566,700 in September 2026, with 3.93 months of supply. North East detached homes had 5.61.
Whether a flipper, a landlord or a builder can pay you full price depends on your street. I run those numbers on your street, not a citywide average.
This property was a nightmare all through 2023! From tenants that wouldn't leave, to forced eviction and eventual sale. Drew Allum was a guiding light through most of it. I feel very fortunate that I reached out to him and his advice got me through some VERY tough times.
Brett B., Sherwood
So easy, so fast. They were so friendly and efficient. This took 24hrs.
Jenn, Beddington
Drew was very professional and respectful. He was honest with me regarding options.
Anthony, Sherwood
Sellers in tough spots say the same thing. Honest options, no pressure.
Every month I break down CREB's numbers for Calgary sellers. Same honest math, on video.
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Questions about your own home? Call or text 403-907-5031, or email drew@calgaryhomesale.com. Monthly Calgary market breakdowns on YouTube at @CalgaryHomeSale.
Andrew (Drew) Allum, Licensed Associate, Stonemere Real Estate Solutions.