Steven Hill was, quite simply, the perfect real estate agent to be our representative, confidante, and friend through the process of buying our first home. I knew we were in experienced hands when, at our first meeting, he was able to distill our requirements by simply asking us to reflect and envision the PURPOSE of our home. Through these first interactions, Steven was always available both for telephone and in-person discussions, as well as visits to tour various homes. In each visit, we continued to build on our knowledge and mutual trust, and refine our vision of the 'perfect' home (which, to my surprise, changed a fair bit!). When it came time to place our offer, we placed our trust in Steven and he more than delivered. Looking back more than a year later, I wouldn't have changed a thing, and would recommend Steven without reservation!
Jason B / Briar Hill
Highly recommended ! Steven and his team were very professional and worked hard to successfully sell our property. Steven offered sage advice on pricing, sale conditions, and how to deal with our existing tenants. The marketing materials developed for the property were top-notch. He also provided an excellent negotiation strategy that led to a good final selling price. Steven was responsive to our questions or concerns and was readily available during the entire process. Do yourself a huge favour and call Steven for your real estate needs.
Ed & Denise T. / Parkhill
My wife and I want to express our sincere appreciation for your outstanding assistance in selling our condominium. Your professionalism and attention to detail plus your knowledge of the Calgary real estate market rewarded our confidence in you. You not only sold our property, you succeeded in less than twenty-four hours at a price above our expectations, with no inconvenience to us ! THANK YOU. Please be assured that we will recommend you to our friends whenever appropriate.-Allan and Beverley
Allan & Beverley / Lake Fraser
I had a lot of moving parts and stressors building a new home and selling my existing property. Steven and his team were phenomenal with supporting me through every step and going the extra mile. The guidance I received from Steven for both my purchase and sale were so invaluable. The sale of my home was seamless and the marketing approach used resulted in an outcome that exceeded my expectations. The knowledge that Steven has in real estate is truly priceless. I have had multiple experiences buying and selling with Steven and his calmness and dedication is exceptional. I have recommended him to others and they have shared the same sentiments after working with him. He’s such a gem in the industry. I can’t praise him enough.
Jodi - South Calgary
Our real estate journey with him was very pleasant and recommendable. He made it his mission that we are guided until the possession date. Always available whenever I have my doubts and requires clarification, and he’s on top of things. I know he went extra mile for us, so as his associate Shelley Hill. They prepared an extra surprise (gift card with heartwarming welcome message, and some household necessities) for us as a new homeowner.Steven and Shelley, a million thanks to you! I would highly recommend your excellent service to our family and friends, and we’ll definitely choose you again in case we need a realtor in the coming years!
Jessie & Adam, South Calgary
The total experience working with Steven and Shelley was an absolute dream. 100% professional to all our needs and concerns. I would fully recommend this team to any one looking for a realtor who will give you their total commitment from start to finish and after the business of house selling is completed, you would of made two great friends too. Thanks you for all the work you did Steve ‘n’ Shelley.
Danny & Kirsten, Foothills County
Steven & Shelley did an excellent job. Steven was always there to answer any questions and concerns and went above and beyond to make sure that I get the best deal. I am extremely happy with their efforts. Thank you very much for helping me out with this big step of our lives and for making sure that all the process goes as smooth as possible.
Yadwinder/Calgary
I can’t express enough how grateful I am to have Steven as my Realtor. He made my experience flawless and enjoyable.Honestly buy a home can be daunting, but my experience was amazing. Steven has a genuine passion for what he does and that comes through in all that he does for his clients. Best Realtor I’ve ever met in my honest opinion.
Daynse, High River, Alberta
My husband and I worked with Steven and Sotheby's, and they were the absolute best support and help with buying our first home. Steven not only made the process fun, and enjoyable but took the time to know what we wanted in our first home, and he truly went above and beyond to seek out the perfect property for us.We bought during a tricky market and Steven helped us maneuver through the ups and downs of the process and answered all of our questions and provided strong professional advice. Cannot recommend Steven enough!! 10/10 !
Katie S
I’ve used Steve twice before my most recent home sale, and I will continue to use him for all my real estate needs going forward. Steve is more than just “experienced” in real estate, I consider him a guru. He is wise, strategic, collaborative, professional and kind. I would 100% recommend his services to anyone thinking of buying or selling a home. No one does real estate better than Steve. Period.
Katherine/ Walden, Calgary
Steven and his team were professional and attentive to every detail from our first meeting to closing. We were very pleased with their service and would recommend them to anyone looking to sell or buy a new home.
Kathy/Brentwood
Working with Steven has been nothing but an outstanding experience. He is professional and fully committed to our experience. He took all of our thoughts and needs into account and provided us with his recommendations all of which we followed, which resulted in a successful sale. He kept in touch with us throughout the process and we always knew whatever we needed was taken care of. We will continue to use Steven and his team and would recommend him to anyone.
Kent & Kiran
P.R.E.P (Proactive, Responsive, Empathic, Professional)The Sotheby’s team of Steven and Shelley Hill were incredible to work with. Our house sold in two days, with several simultaneous offers; but the speed of the process was clearly a reflection of their advance work and expertise. Proactive; the team seemed to anticipate virtually every eventuality. Their experience informed their advice, and we often found that questions or issues that arose for us, had already been anticipated. It was also clear that their use of media and incredible writing skills, along with an apparent network in the industry, quickly generated the groundswell of interest we had hoped for.Responsive; selling a once-in-a-lifetime house is a very significant step for the seller-family. We had lots of questions and ideas as to how to best feature our place. Some were not so good, and the Hill Team were adept at politely explaining their point of view. However there were other times that they adopted our ideas, and accepted that we might have some insight into features that made our property unique. Their video of our house, produced primarily by Shelley, did a grand job of capturing our own character, while maintaining a wide allure for the market. Empathic; of course, this whole process is very emotional for the sellers. There were occasional tears, some nerves, and yours truly even did an old fashioned rant at one point. Steven and Shelley were so good at reflecting our needs with personal empathy, and yet keeping us on the pathway to success. This was particularly obvious when we faced several simultaneous offers. This is a couple who have a friendly countenance, but keep their eyes on the prize.Professional; all in all, the fact is, the Hill Team at Sotheby’s are pros. They delivered the cache` we were seeking under the Sotheby’s banner, and yet were so personal and polite, the whole experience was a pleasure. We can’t recommend them enough.
Brent and Karen C. / Calgary
I have engaged Steven Hill twice - to both buy and sell a home in Calgary. He is professional, intelligent, and takes the utmost care during our dealings. You never have to follow up with Steven because he is proactive at every stage of the process. You don't have to ask many questions because Steven provides detailed (and accurate) information upfront. The rare times you might have questions, Steven has the answers seemingly at his fingertips.There is an expression that states "there is no greater wealth in this world than peace of mind." I can say with the utmost confidence that I am "richer" for having engaged Steven for my real estate transactions. I wholeheartedly endorse him to friends and family, and plan on working with him again when the situation arises. He is quite simply the best in the business.
Rick L/Calgary
I worked with Steven and Matt on my move from Ontario to Calgary, and it was an absolute pleasure. They were very knowledgeable about the Calgary market, and willing to share their expertise with someone like me who had very limited experience of the city. They were patient through the process, and also called out potential red flags in some of the viewings. My family eventually secured a wonderful home at a reasonable price thanks to their guidance. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for a new home in Calgary.
Soumitro M, Calgary
To say we feel fortunate to have chosen Steven and Sotheby's to represent us in our first home buying experience would be a massive understatement. Steven took the time to understand who we are and what we wanted in our first home, and he truly went above and beyond to seek out the perfect property for us. The entire experience was streamlined and professional, and we couldn’t have imagined getting into our home so quickly and easily. We’ll be recommending Steven’s services to all our friends and family and look forward to dealing with him the next time we’re in the market for buying or selling a home!
Bill C, Shawnessy, Calgary
There are some moments that stay with us for a lifetime, and June 30, 2022 was one such day for me and A as we moved to our first home.We consider ourselves very lucky to have such a great team by our side, guiding us through decisions, and giving us a lot of perspective for every option, be it on finding the right home or the best mortgage plan.The speed and assurance with which we went from our first call in late Feb to the possession yesterday is something we simply couldn't have imagined. Many, many thanks to you for making every turn on the roller-coaster ride a pleasure!One other thing we feel having worked with you is just how warm and welcoming the folks in Calgary (and Canmore) are! As new parents, we are excited to raise our child among such wonderful people.The doors of our first home will always remain open to you, and we are never more than a phone call away if you need any help from us.Best Regards,S&A
S&A/Calgary
We thoroughly enjoyed working with Steven and Matt and the rest of the Sotheby's team, The professionalism and attention to detail was second to none and we would highly recommend working with this team! Thanks again Steven and Matt!
Brad & Cathy Farina, Calgary
It has been an absolute pleasure working with Steven, Shelley and their team! To say they exceeded our expectations is an understatement. They achieved results we could not have imagined. Steven’s professionalism is second to none. His integrity, patience, and kindness were appreciated throughout the entire process. The video and marketing Shelley provided were incredible! She captured our home with thoughtful and inspiring video and we were blown away. Steven’s guidance throughout was so appreciated and we will never forget his respectful and kind manner that led to the incredibly successful sale of our home!*this incredible home sold for $200,000 over list price in competing offers
Joanne & John, Patterson/Calgary, Alberta
Steven and Mathew did an excellent job of marketing our Mom's home ... from start to finish. I believe their professionalism, great communication and attention to detail helped make this sale a reality in a softening market. We were very happy with all aspects of their service.
Kathy Wagner, Calgary
Steven Hill was the reason we sold our home in the shortest time we have experienced on record for an above asking price. Both Steven and Shelley gave our home the exposure it needed and went above and beyond with their skills and professionalism that we have never encountered from selling real estate in the past. The drone video and high quality coloured pamphlets used enhanced every beautiful feature our home had to offer. Both my husband and I would not hesitate to hire Steven and Shelley again and we would highly recommend their knowledge and professionalism to other home owners in Calgary. Thank you Steven and Shelley.
Ann & Curtis, West Springs/Calgary
Professional realtors, excellent service great marketing! The way our house was showcased was exceptional. Very positive experience and they got the job done at record speed! I would definitely refer or seek their services in the future!
Jody Marceau, Calgary
We had tried listing our house in the summer when the selling market was quite good. Even with virtually everything upgraded and being competitively priced, ultimately we were unable to sell even after months on the market.In the fall, our circumstances were such that we desperately needed to sell and our friend recommended Steven. We were feeling quite defeated after our initial experience but Steven’s calm sense of confidence bolstered ours. Steven worked tirelessly and had our listing up almost immediately and in less than 24 hours we had multiple offers and sold for over asking price with zero conditions. On top of such spectacular results, Steven is an all around great guy and such a pleasure to work with. He and his team created beautiful marketing material and guided us seamlessly through every stage of the process.
Geoff & Katie, Inglewood/Calgary
Stress free and great. Very polite and knowledgeable agent always there to answer your questions and very helpful. On the whole a good experience;
Vim Nayak, Calgary
Great service and very polite and knowledgeable realtor
Vim Nayak, Calgary
Steven was amazing from start to finish. He was attentive and explained everything very clearly. Every aspect from taking photos and videos to marketing and finding us out new home to move to was handled very professionally. He quickly sized up our needs and knew what we needed almost before we did ! He had a calming influence throughout the journey. We have an agent for life !
Alan Hall, Calgary
The decision to buy or sell a home is not one to be taken lightly. I couldn't think of anyone better to help make the process as smooth as possible. Steven and his wife, Shelley, are incredible at what they do. They care about their clients and will always provide an unbiased opinion, as surprising as that may sound for a salesperson. Did I mention he also has a great sense of humour? While we were in the process of searching for our new home, Steven was always available to answer any questions we had and would make time for us, including very last minute showings, despite his busy schedule. This dynamic duo is incredibly thoughtful and will listen wholeheartedly to the things that matter most to you, ensuring you get the home of your dreams. Steven is our go to guy and I would absolutely recommend he be yours as well!Thanks!Emily
Emily/ Woodbine, Calgary
We wanted to say thank you both so much for all your help getting it done so quickly, not only sold but way above anything we ever expected!!! You really nailed it on the timing and getting us the best possible deal. Your marketing strategies, photos, video, negotiation skills, calmness and attention to detail ensured the process was an easy one for us (except for carrying Daisy kennel up and down 3 flights of stairs lol)! We couldn’t be happier we chose you to list our property, and look forward to working with you on the next chapter.Thank you to the Dream Team, you’re second to none!
Tracy & Bruce, Cranston/Calgary
When looking for a Realtor to help us find our new home Steven was the perfect fit. He was readily available and an advocate for our family’s needs. He guided us through the process with ease and confidence. After having worked with other realtors in the past, who often fell short of meeting our expectations, Steven exceeded them. We would not hesitate to recommend his services to anyone looking to buy or sell a property.
Amber/Foothills
Steven Hill acted as our Realtor for the purchase of our present home and for the sale of our previous residence in Charleswood. We began the process of looking for a new home about two years ago, and Steven assisted us in looking at numerous properties and helping us develop an understanding of the market and what was available. After a period of looking, we decided that we were not yet ready to move, and Steven accepted our decision graciously. In the interim he kept us informed about the market, both as to what was available in our area of interest and also the state of the potential market for our home. When we finally decided that we were ready to make the move, he recommended a property that suited our needs and was available at a favourable price, while guiding us through the steps needed to thoroughly evaluate the property before purchase. He suggested we not list our own home immediately, anticipating an improving real estate market. This turned out to be excellent advice. He put together a presentation package and a sales strategy that resulted in over forty viewings in three days, resulting in 14 offers and a sale for well in excess of the list price. In all aspects of our dealings he acted with high professional standards and with our best interests given top priority. I recommend him without any reservations for anyone in need of a first class Realtor.
Carl & Christine/Charleswood
Hi Steven!Our experience in buying a home with you has been exceptional. Your passionate, professional, respectful, friendly, knowledgeable, timely, and low pressure conversations with us really helped us in making a great decision in buying our new home. You essentially walked us through the entire buying process so very clearly and paid attention to all details, keeping in touch regularly. Your negotiations were realistic and professional.Your websites are very professional - full of helpful information for buyers and sellers.You were incredibly knowledgeable about the Bragg Creek area and shared such valuable information. Things like: the nuances/changes of living in a rural community, the potential need for a cell booster, research for us on satellite cell systems, and lists of lawyers and inspectors to choose from if we liked.The “icing on the cake" was being able to see you operate your drone and take beautiful pictures of our property from above - no charge:) - unbelievable!We’re so glad Laura from Sotheby’s Canmore referred us to you - it was great knowing you could work together easily as needed.We’ll refer any friends family your way if real estate transactions are in their future!Oh, and you will have to come over for a barbecue sometime when Covid rules are more relaxed, and we’ve settled in to our new home - family welcome too :)Thanks so much Steven.Kim & Tom
Bragg Creek
Steven went above and beyond what would usually be expected of a realtor to ensure the sale of our home was seamless. Steven and his team created customized print advertising and virtually staged our home to give us a marketing edge and quickly sell our home. He took his time to explain every step of the process and provided us with resources and professional recommendations along the way. He was patient with us and we never felt rushed in making any decisions. We are forever grateful to him for his help in selling our home and will be recommending him to everyone we know!
Thao Do Tabios, Calgary
Having to deal with the estate sale of my father’s home, Steven Hill was recommended to me by a friend who had recently sold a property utilizing Steven. I met with Steven at the property and was immediately impressed with his knowledge of the area and his marketing plan. And then the world changed. Despite having to deal with the sale of a residence during the Covid-19 crisis in an already depressed Calgary housing market, Steven managed to bring offer after offer. With Steven’s constant communications, his superior negotiating skills and his guidance and recommendations, the property sold for more than the initial asking price. Steven has been a pleasure to work with and I would not even consider looking at another agent for any future real estate transactions. I highly recommend Steven to anyone who is considering buying or selling in this difficult Calgary area real estate market.Duncan M / Sundance August 9, 2020
Duncan M / Sundance
"It was difficult to transition from owning a "home" to realizing that we were putting a "product" on the market. Once we got through that, Steven and his team made it easy.We had previously listed the property and picked a random realtor. Not only did the house not sell, but the whole process was a bad experience. We felt the realtor was not committed to selling the property and dismissed our concerns.We then decided to try again with someone else. We interviewed 3 potential realtors based on exceptional reviews and strong proven track records. In the interview, Steven outshined the others by providing very honest feedback based on current market conditions. From then on, we felt like we were partners in the entire process. Our questions were always welcomed and explored- never dismissed. Steven will not take on a client that he does not believe he can successfully broker a deal for. He is stubborn enough to see it through to the end and his clients are all the better for it.Steven and his team are experts in marketing, negotiating and reading the economic environment. I have no doubt that our property was positioned in the best possible light to attract buyers. No matter what the dollar value of your property, Steven works as if it were a multi million dollar home. We also happen to think that he has the best shoes in the business!Steven and Shelley are true professionals and exceptional people to work with, We would not hesitate to use him in the future and highly recommend him to others."
Barbara R. - Silver Springs, Calgary
Many thanks for making what can be a stressful experience into a non-event. You took care of all the details so well we didn't have to think about them, proving again you are Best in Class! Though this was a small sale you treated us as if we were million dollar sellers. - Mitzi/ Sundance
Mitzi / Sundance, SE Calgary
I met Steven Hill about 10 years ago when I was searching for an excellent real estate agent. He came highly recommended from another employee at my company who had the pleasure of having him as their Realtor so I contacted him for the sale of our condo in Calgary. He was everything you would want in a real estate agent and more. When I was finally ready to sell the condo we put it on the market and he sold it within a week. I re-located to the East Coast under very stressful circumstances.Almost 5 years later I decided to head back to Alberta but had the challenge of selling my own condo on the East Coast not to mention finding a new place in Alberta. With the clock ticking and wanting to be back in the province before the snow started I contacted Steven and told him the situation I was in and my decision to buy sight unseen. What makes this a rather unique situation was that it was not only sight unseen but a complete new town. Spending the last 30 years in Calgary I decided I wanted a change of pace so Cochrane was going to be it. Steven went above and beyond the call of duty and did quite a few trips on my behalf all the way to Cochrane to view condos I had seen online. The thought of buying unseen can be unnerving for most people I'm sure but for me it didn't even phase me and the reason was Steven. I always had 100% trust in him, knew he'd never steer me wrong on a purchase, if there was something he didn't like he'd tell me and always had my best interests at heart. He is a complete professional and his negotiating style is stellar.Thinking about this now my decision had to put a ton of pressure and responsibility on him but at no time did I ever sense this as he is always so professional, calm, cool, and collected. We work so well together it actually didn't even cross my mind until now so looking back on this now I was very fortunate he took this challenge on as not all real estate agents would want that responsibility on their shoulders. I arrived at my new condo last week and couldn't be happier with my new home - it was exactly what I was expecting and more!I'm writing this to share my story because you never know who might end up in a similar situation. Thank you Steven for your integrity, honesty, patience , sense of humor, stellar negotiating skills and always having my best interests at heart!
Heather L - Cochrane, Alberta
I have worked with Steven before in Buying and Selling a condo and enlisted his help again selling a condo and buying a house for our new family. Steven on our Initial meeting was very direct on what it would take to sell our condo in a downturn but ensured us that we would have opportunities when it was our turn to buy. Following his advice, we sold our condo within a week, this in an environment where we had seen neighbors stay on the market for months. The promotional material and presentation of the listing was top notch and his guidance through the sale was very helpful. Having a 10-month-old while trying to purchase a home can be quite chaotic. Steven was always patient and positive with us as we worked through the process. We looked at many places through out the city in a short time frame and never felt pressured even though we were under a tight timeline. In the end executing on our initial plan we found our dream home for our family! Thanks again for your hard work and all the laughs and smiles along the way.
Josh, Jenn and Emilia / South Calgary
" I had the amazing opportunity to get introduced to Steven through a mutual friend. As a first time buyer, I was very nervous and with limited knowledge in the area of real estate markets. He was most patient, understanding, and full of knowledge and my goto person every step of my buying experience. Steven kept me calm, on budget, and provided me the comfort of my insecurities and fear of buying my first home. It was very important for me to trust someone and be comfortable with. I found that in Steven right at the start. This was a huge transition in my life and I was in good hands through the journey. Thank you Steven! "
Nandini R. / Calgary
Steven Hill and Laura Write were on top of every detail to insure the sale went smoothly. They stepped us through the deal professionally, keeping In touch with us both by Phone and email to make sure we met every criteria. Thanks to Steven we finally got pictures of the panoramic views that did the property justice. I would highly recommend them both. Thank you Bev Service
Bev Service, Canmore, AB
Steven,I did not write these words … these words were written by your approach to real estate and representation of your clientele. "I have had the privilege of working with Steven Hill for approximately 7-years, of which we have done several different real estate transactions. Steven Hill embodies all the necessary traits to facilitate asset tractions of this magnitude. He is highly professional, well spoken & engaging – while having a strong appreciation for market conditions. Despite these tremendous skills, Steven values the individual & family above all else, with unyielding honesty and trust. Steven Hill has become more friend than real estate agent & business associate."Thanks,M(June 2019)
Matteo / Calgary
My husband and I met Steven Hill last summer as we asked to view one of his acreage listings. Although the property did not suite us - we discovered that the selling Realtor - Steven - did! He was very knowledgeable about his listing but was never pushy and he gave us material on Sotheby's International Realty. When we became interested in making an offer on another property later in the summer we contacted Steven and set up an appointment for him to Represent us and value our home. Again he was never pushy but instead provided us with lots of great information on comparables in the neighbourhood and gave us tips on how to prepare our home for sale. Although we did not get that property as a Conditional Offer was already made on it, Steven reassured us that there was one out there for us and he would help us along the journey. We worked on readying our home for sale during the winter months and the search was on again in January with Steven leading the way and making himself available to us at all times to view properties. Finally we found our acreage in early April and with Steven's guidance made an offer which was fine-tuned with Steven's help and then Accepted! The Offer process was nerve-racking but Steven was there to help us all along the way. Then it was our turn to become the Sellers and again with Steven's help and knowledge we listed it at the end of April. With Steven's advertising and sales approach along with the amazing photography of our home - which showcased its best features - the requests for showings came rolling in and we had competing offers and our house sold in four days!! We were so relieved and grateful to Steven for his unbelievable negotiating skills and calmness through this whole process! We call him the King of the Realtors or better stated: THE SULTAN OF SOTHEBY'S! Thank you Steven Hill for all your patience and guidance through the process of being a Purchaser and then a Seller and thank you for answering our endless questions along the way! When you hire Steven Hill you won't just be getting a Realtor - you will be gaining a Friend that is looking out for your best interests and will go to battle for you! Many Thanks...Alana & Keith
Alana Valde, Calgary
After decades of doing our own real estate buying and selling, the concept of using a real estate agency to help find and, purchase our new AB property was not without great reluctance. The Sotheby's experience has been, right out of the gate.... incredibly refreshing. The agency was extremely professional, and on top of every communication both in terms of quality and timeliness. Steven Hill then took Sotheby's great customer service to yet another level by exceeding our every expectation. Based on fairly detailed parameters that we provided (as we were abroad), Steven quickly weeded through our shortlist of properties and, found a needle in the hay stack, dream property for us. Steven took the time to really understand what we wanted for our next home and helped us and find the perfect property for our needs. He followed through on every request in a timely manner, answered every question we had, and always had our needs in mind.The Sotheby's & Steven Hill team is an experience that will not disappoint, If you want to work with a real estate agent who knows what great service is all about, we highly recommend you consider working with Steven for your next real estate transaction.M & K
Bragg Creek
Working with Steven was a pleasure all the way through the process. He was prepared and professional even when events and offers did not follow traditional paths. His knowledge of the market and experience representing both buyers and sellers was obvious such that his advice was spot on and helped us conclude the sale of our property in under 4 weeks. I have already passed a recommendation on Steven's capabilities to friends who will be looking to sell their house soon. Thank you, Steven.
Ruth & Alan Crowe, Calgary
Simon and I had talked about looking for a smaller home for about 2 years after our 6 bed, 4 bath home became too large for our needs. After a very spontaneous house viewing in Aug 2018, we found our new home and moved in within 2 weeks. Reality of selling our existing home kicked in and everything was fast and furious to list before the fall market. As soon as we listed $30K below our competitors, crazy price drops and under cuts followed and we felt the challenging, forever changing Calgary buyers’ market. By November 2018, we were extremely confused, very emotional and we decided to take the house off the market. We felt that renting was our only option, even though we both did not want to be landlords, and we set off down that path. The same day that we arranged our 1st rental showing, Steven’s flyer landed in our mail box. I said to Simon that I was going to reach out to him that night and boy was I glad that I did! Instantly I knew he was the guy for us; professional, knowledgeable, passionate about his job, understanding, respectful, honest and the humor! I asked to set up a face to face meeting but he wouldn’t until I read his testimonials. I didn’t take this seriously at first as I had already made up my mind, and after all, I was a potential new client, however, he was adamant that he wouldn’t meet up until we both did - we were very pleased to see that my initial gut feelings were expressed by so many other happy families. Our 1st face to face meeting confirmed that Steven was the guy to take the huge emotional pressure off our shoulders but the reality of ‘hitting the right listing price’ was a shock to the system for sure. Regardless of this, his positive knowledge of the real estate market, professional marketing strategy and the unique virtual staging abilities called to us. We trusted Steven to sell our home and we set off on our journey with him. What was noticeable to me was Steven’s passion to protect us and ensure that all legal aspects were in place initially. It was very comforting to know that we wouldn’t get to the finish line and face last minute issues. The regular marketing updates, strong communication, and the viewings started flowing, even got one on Dec 24th! I admit I had a dream that we would be like so many of his other clients and received a C/S in a few days but even though that didn’t happen, we did receive 2 offers on the same day which felt amazing and we got to see Stevens negotiations skills put to the test.I am a believer of fate. Our home was sold by Steven as promised and he never gave up on us for which we are truly grateful. He is an exemplary professional and we have no hesitation in recommending his services. I have told Steven that I do not think I will ever move homes again, but if Steven is still around for when my girls buy their first properties, I will know which number to call for sure. Thank you,Heather & Simon D
Sundance, Calgary
I did provide a testimonial before to say how very pleased I was with the highest quality of service I have received in teal estate in my life (5 buys and sells) thus far. Steven Hill provided follow through on every single aspect of the sale from the first meeting to completion and beyond. His superior thorough in depth understanding and passion for his profession made this sad giving up of my property a hugely positive experience. I have worked alongside some great owners of businesses in our Oil Patch for whom I have much respect. Steven Hill has surpassed all of them. My recommendation of this fine professional and solid caring man could not be higher. He is the best! Respectfully Wendy Kinsey
Wendy Kinsey, Cochrane / Bragg Creek
We chose to list our home with Steven Hill based upon our son’s strong recommendation. Our son spoke highly of not only Steven’s approachable and affable manner but also of his expertise to deliver a reliable and highly professional service during his two real estate transactions.
We first met with Steven six months prior to listing our home. During that meeting, Steven described the process for preparing our home for listing and what we could anticipate during the sale of the home. Steven sent us weekly updates of the homes selling in our neighborhood during the time leading up to the time that the home appeared on the market. This was useful information as it kept us current with housing prices in Calgary.
In our experience, the most difficult aspect of selling our house was setting the price. Based upon the data we had received and Steven’s knowledge of the market, we were able to set a price which would ensure that we would most likely sell the home in a relatively short period of time and with the best possible outcome in the current Calgary real estate market. Steven emphasized that if we hit the right price, the probability of selling the house quickly and close to asking price would be higher. In fact, it was conditionally sold (C/S) in two days and we closed eight days later.
Besides selling the house quickly, what impressed us about Steven was his professional approach, disclosure of his role, his understanding of the market, knowing how to stage our home and most importantly listening and attending to our concerns.
We relied on Steven’s advice from start to finish for the selling of our home. The best measure is, would we use Steven again, and unequivocally the answer is, yes!
I highly recommend Steven Hill if you want a realtor with integrity who provides a professional service and excellent results.
Bruno and Frances
Sundance, Calgary
My house in Tuscany was sold by Steven Hill at a difficult time for me and in a severe buyer's market. First I put a "For Sale by Owner" sign outside just to see what would happen. Nothing happened other than 2 realtors knocking on my door. I approached 3 realtors and finally decided to choose Steven. I chose him since he was recommended by one of my daughters. He had previously looked after 2 property transactions for her and her husband. I was in the hospital having major surgery when I made that decision. He met with me the day after I was discharged and presented a plan that did manage to achieve the sale. I told Steven that I needed the house sold within 3 weeks. The plan was to list it but prepared to drop the asking price significantly after 2 weeks. I certainly chose the right realtor for the job. He got the job done on schedule, actually the same day the price was dropped. At one point there were 4 houses for sale on my street. One was withdrawn from the market. My house sold. Now it is 3 months later and the other 2 houses are still for sale. I was prepared to take what the market offered which was much less than I personally thought I should get after the work put into the home. Steven knew the market and got me the best price possible under the market conditions.
Thanks Steven for your guidance.
David
Tuscany, Calgary
When it was time to sell my home, my stress level was through the roof! As a broker in real estate you'd think I'd have this down cold but that was not the case when selling my family home after a divorce. When I sold real estate my biggest focus was on my clients being well-informed; both the good and, yes, sometimes the not-so-good. The key with providing information is the ability to create a plan, or roadmap, and to be ready to adapt the moment the data starts to show a new story.
Steven was that agent for me. Steven knew the emotional journey this was going to be. He understood that my children, almost grown, had a sense of attachment to their home where they grew up. Steven also understood my financial need to sell. Selling was a need, not a want. Steven was able to read the market and help me to understand the realistic pricing. Together we went to the home and made a list of all the needed repairs and upgrades that a prospective buyer would expect at my price point.
When my home was ready to list, Steven and his team were able to present my home in a very favourable light. To be honest, I cried when I saw the photos. This was our home where my eldest, when very young, would dance and sing around the whole house, where my son learned to drive his dirt bikes and my youngest cooked her first Sunday nosh-up.
Steven's care and guidance continued into the showings, the late night calls of why there was no offer, and through the tough conversation of about whether or not to lower the price. During all those times, Steven was professional, honest and, most of all, focused on the main goal - selling my home so the children and I could have a better, more financially secure life.
Steven's tremendous gift to us was his calmness and reassurance during negotiations, which prevented me from leaving money on the table and allowed me to keep it in my pocket. I'd become so desperate to sell that I was willing to slash the price and give away the home at a bargain basement price, but Steven took the reins and assured me that his recommendations were for the best. In the end, Steven was able to secure a large sum of cash that, in my haste, I would have walked away from.
I'd highly recommend Steven to any and all my friends, colleagues and to anyone who would ask me for a recommendation. Steven has become a trusted friend.
Mary-Ann Mears
Managing Broker
Sotheby's International Realty Canada
Calgary Office
Bearspaw Luxury Acreage Estate
“Steven was truly fantastic in all aspects of and during every point in the home buying process.
He always had our best interests at heart. He was timely in his responses and at all times we felt we were in good hands. Impressive is an understatement.
He was extremely knowledgeable in the various communities we were looking at, and his ability to negotiate strongly on our behalf was first-class.
I recommend Steven wholeheartedly and without reservation to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.” -Rick
When I was introduced to Steven Hill, I knew from the minute we met “this was the guy” to represent me. Steven has a very calm, soft approach to his dealing with people, unlike the ego driven who spout their credentials to impress. He listens to understand what the client wants rather than telling them what he wants. He assured me he was confident in his ability to sell my property without over promising and I was skeptical, but boy did he deliver on that promise, and some.
Let’s start with the brochures. Sotheby’s brochures blow everyone else out of the water. A piece of paper, with black and white photos, gets lost in the bottom of a purse, or garbage bin, but a Sotheby’s brochure is a piece of art. Steven’s photographer created fabulous photos that took my breath away when the brochure arrived. My house looked beyond amazing yet true to the property. This alone sets Sotheby’s far above the rest by doing more than photocopying a sheet of paper to leave an impression. Very impressed.
Steven and I corresponded everyday and, after 5 days on the market, we accepted a conditional offer. I was thrilled Steven got the sale price I wanted, so quickly. Unfortunately, we found ourselves in a tense situation when the home inspector found a breach in our sewer line. Immediately I got a quote for the repairs, and was fully prepared to cover the expense, but the buyer’s realtor was insisting on a sizeable holdback. This is where we witnessed Steven’s negotiation skills under pressure. He went head to head with the buyer’s realtor, as the buyers and ourselves stood by and watched. Steven insisted he would not allow his clients to have an open wallet, while the buyer’s realtor pushed harder and harder. Steven never once showed how irritated or upset he was by this realtor’s aggressive nature and, in a calm voice, kept insisting an open wallet was not going to work. This was a little unsettling with three days left to lift the conditions and I wasn’t holding out much hope the deal would close. Things looked grim, but once again Steven’s abilities and strong connections shone through…. he found a back up buyer who presented an offer we could not ignore. Of course, Steven had to bring this to the first buyer’s attention and, to everyone’s surprise, all conditions were lifted and we had a firm sale. Not only did I get my asking price but I no longer had to cover the repair expense. Steven was nothing but brilliant.
I believe somewhere along the way Steven and I became friends. I look forward to a “Hi Jane” text from him that always makes me smile. I thoroughly enjoy his kind, caring, easy going nature and his wicked sense of humor. I like his Porsche too
Jane K/Calgary/June 22, 2017
Steven was a wonderful realtor to work with! My boyfriend and I started looking open houses a year prior to when we were going to buy to get a better idea of what we were looking for. We met Steven as he was hosting an open house for a client. We took his card and made sure a year later to contact him as he left a lasting impression with his professionalism and knowledge of real estate. Steven took a deep interest in what we were looking for and asked us questions about what we needed in a house that we didn't even think about. His attention to detail, strong communication and commitment to find us exactly what we needed was amazing. We found our dream home thanks to him and could not be more happy with the final outcome!
-Kayle & Jennifer/Walden
We first used Steven when we were looking for our first home, after having an uninspiring showing with a different realtor. During our first meeting, we knew right away that Steven was a man who had our best interest at heart. Right or wrong, this wasn’t something I was expecting from a realtor. After going through several different homes, we found one that was perfect in every way, except for the price. I still don’t know how he did it, but he got the seller’s down to a price that we were comfortable with and we’ve spent almost 7 great years in this house.
Fast forward to today, with a bigger family now, we’re looking at something that can comfortably accommodate all of us. There was never any question who we would use as our realtor. Steven came in and made the whole process so easy. And just like the first time with this house, we’re still not sure how, but he had it sold within three days at 11k over list price, dealing with three competing offers.
As we now take the next step and search for what we’re calling our ‘forever home’, Steven continues to impress with his professionalism and knowledge. There’s nobody we’d rather have in our corner, making one of the biggest purchases we’ll ever make, than Steven.
We’re very fortunate to not only be able to call Steven our realtor, but also our friend!
-Josh & Britt/Prestwick/McKenzie Towne
It has been a pleasure having Steven Hill on our "team" during the process of selling two different homes over the last 4 years. The first home we sold, a condo, was not an easy sell. Steven really helped to keep us calm and helped us navigate the uncertainty of the sale. His positive attitude and no quit work ethic ensured that our condo eventually sold and that we walked away happy customers.
Since Steven joined Sotheby's International Realty Canada, his arsenal of selling tactics has increased. The photographer made our home look immaculate in the brochures, the measuring team made us feel comfortable that we were listing our house correctly, and the sign on our front lawn with the QR code for quick information was an added feature.
When it came to selling our second home, a town home, we knew from the start we wanted to work with Steven again. We had a fairly unique request for Steven, in that we needed him to sell our home over 100 days from possession and while we were out of the city. Steven jumped at the challenge and not only met our expectations but exceeded them when our house conditionally sold in 8 days and closed shortly after that. Steven was equipped with the technology to allow us to virtually sign all the documents so we didn't need to worry while on holidays. Steven used his market expertise and hard negotiating skills to secure a quick sale at 97% of list price and a favourable possession date.
Thank you for your support and for making this life transition such an easy one!
-Kim P./Quarry Park, SE
We initially chose Steven as our Realtor based on his Certifications and long term sales achievements. During our meetings Steven provided us with professionalism, knowledge, availability, patience, and honesty. His media presentation was both professional and impressive. Steven was considerate of our needs and provided dedication and guidance in every aspect of the residential home selling process. Our house was listed on the market on a Thursday morning mid December. Steven joked he would have it sold by the weekend and scheduled an open house. He sold our house on the same day, $2000.00 over our list price. In such a difficult market that is remarkable!
We are pleased to recommend Steven without any hesitation and would like to work with him in the future regarding our real estate needs.
-Jason and Clare/South Calgary
With so many realtors in Calgary, the task of choosing one to represent us was daunting. When we looked through hundreds of realtor pages, Steven's credentials, achievements, and accolades stood out above the rest.
We had to find a place within 2 months and knew that finding the right realtor would be crucial in expediting the process. Having his Condominium Specialist certificate was extremely helpful since this was our first time purchasing a high rise condo. Steven was very knowledgeable and detail oriented. He answered our questions and addressed our concerns with patience in a very timely manner. He helped us find the right condo in 3 weeks!
Steven is also a very great negotiator in addition to everything else. The closing price we paid for the condo was unbelievable! It definitely exceeded our expectations!
Purchasing a property can be a stressful process, but having Steven there in every step of the way really made the experience painless and enjoyable. We are very happy with the excellent service he provided! Again, many thanks to you Steven!
Your complete professionalism, expertise, customer focus and negotiation skills are very much appreciated and highly recommended!
Kindest regards.
Chen's family/Downtown Condo
We were referred to Steven Hill through my mother-in-law who had nothing but positives to say about her experience with Steven and without hesitation i would wholeheartedly agree. My wife and I feel extremely lucky that we had Steven Hill's expertise and knowledge to apply to what ended up being a very intricate process that was buying a home before selling our house. The fact that everything worked out so perfectly is seriously nothing short of amazing on Steven's behalf. It's currently a pretty tough market for anyone to sell their home but especially with the type of restrictions we placed onto Steven in terms of openly admitting to a backyard structural issue, seriously if not for the very smart advice and strategy Steven came up with, i honestly don't believe any other realtor could have sold our house in the short amount of time Steven was able to do so. We always appreciated how organized and professional Steven was while consistently being extremely attentive by always making time for us, replying to our calls, emails and texts and making us feel we were his only clients. It was awe inspiring how quickly Steven would follow up with feedback from prospective buyers and turn it into a positive as we never felt discouraged or weren’t sure of the next step he was going to take. Steven was always happy to explain and provide encouragement while it was clearly obvious how well he understood the Calgary market, and we benefited from that knowledge in all aspect of our sale and purchase.
When it came time to buy a house we had very specific parameters which did not make it easy but with the help of Sotheby's daily market watch emails in which Steven set up plus his dedication to finding us a new home, we never felt it wasn't possible. The fact that Steven was able to purchase our home under a sale-of-buyers-home-condition, with the seller agreeing to well under their asking price and with a 72 hour closing window was completely brilliant and we will feel forever indebted to him. We both felt throughout this process that Steven always wanted the best for us and was there to represent our interests, we trusted him implicitly, and that was more than earned.
I can’t say enough about the expertise, attentiveness, warmth and professionalism Steven Hill brought to this process. Thanks to him, we were able to sell our home within an astounding 20 days especially when considering the market has an oversupply of inventory and an under supply of buyers. After our first deal fell through, thanks to Steven we successfully received a new offer the very next day and again for 99% of list price which made us so exceedingly grateful. During the time of our second buyers conditions, our first buyers came back after being able to secure their previously unsuccessful financing and was going to wait to see if our now current offer would fall through but Steven actually managed to convince them to write an unconditional backup offer, which turned out to be a massive benefit to us in closing our then current deal. Through having to juggle possession dates, amending contracts to ensure full security with certain specific details, Steven Hill managed to bring it all together with ease. Thanks to Steven we sold our house and now have our “forever home” in an up-and-coming neighborhood, we can’t wait to move in and start the next chapter of our lives. We are very glad we got to work with Steven and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him!
Thank you for everything,
- Steve & Amanda/South Calgary
It is not often that individuals stand out from the crowd.
As you may be aware, I have had the previous dealings with Calgary Realtors both on the Personal Properties I own as well as Corporate Leasing. During my quest for a higher end property in Calgary's Inner City area, I was initially struggling with making any headway and had discussions with numerous Realtors, all which led me to dead ends in my pursuit. It was by coincidence that our Corporate Leasing Agent happened to mention a studious, energetic, and talented Realtor in the personal purchasing market named Steven Hill. Our initial meetings put any misgivings I had about your Industry aside as you instantly showed your abilities and have never let me down. I realize our most recent acquisition was a very complicated and large deal (in excess of a $1,000,000) for all parties involved. Your involvement throughout the process made this deal work for both parties and has led to a successful outcome. I wanted to take this time to comment on your commitment to making this work. I feel your attitude and skills put all parties at ease (even when tough and complicated issues arose) and ultimately made this particular deal work. I honestly believe that another realtor would not have been able to bring this particular purchase to a successful conclusion. Steven, you stand out from the crowd! You were there when I needed you and I heavily relied on your knowledge and skill. It is sometimes hard to thank someone for doing their job, but you made it more than what I expected. It was a pleasure and a comfort to have you there on this deal.
As you are aware, I am looking to consolidate my holdings and will be listing my other properties. You are my chosen Realtor and it will be a pleasure to work with you again through the process. I have and will continue to mention and recommend you to my friends and colleagues as well because nobody should settle for second best when they can hire Steven Hill.
Thanks again for your above and beyond service.
Christopher B
When I decided to sell my condo I went through the exercise of interviewing several realtors. Steven you came out on top. You impressed me with your integrity, pure real estate market knowledge and excellent credentials. Especially the fact that you are a Certified Condominium Specialist, which is hard to find in a good realtor and this has proven to be a great asset in my sale.
Throughout my listing and sale process you exceeded my expectations in every respect. Your keen sense of market timing for my listing brought in 4 separate offers and your excellence in negotiating skills realized a final sale all within a short listing period.
Steven, I will highly recommend you to all my colleagues, friends and family. Even though I am relocating to another province I will certainly seek your advice and referral on all my future real estate needs.
Thank you again for taking the stress out of the selling process. You are the VERY BEST!
Dianne B
We would like to take the opportunity to express our appreciation for all your hard work in the marketing of our home. To have 7 or more showings and multiple offers within 96 hours can only be described as amazing. Obviously your marketing knowledge and strategies work. There is no doubt that your diligent efforts and professionalism were responsible for obtaining our full asking price, along with an extension of possession, which we desperately required. We have consistently found you to be most pleasant, sincere and honest in all of our dealings. It is because of these fine qualities, that I am confident that we may work together again in the future.
-Don & Kari/Airdrie
I would like to start off by saying that until last summer I had never met a more professional, honest, and personable Realtor. Steven Hill is one of a very rare breed, someone you can trust to have your best interest at heart. He actually made us feel like we where his only clients. Always having time for anything we needed.
My husband and I are not really new to the selling or purchasing of homes. Over the past 30 years we have purchased 5 homes and sold 2 of these homes with one still on the market in northern Alberta.
We have dealt with a few Realtor's including one who is a family member. We have now found our realtor for life. We will never use anyone else but Steven Hill.
It was by chance that we met Steven. We were just driving around looking at open houses when we came upon one that was being held by Steven. When I asked him questions about the house and area he seemed to have the answers I was looking for. He was very personable and professional all at the same time. I asked him for his card and from that time on he was more then happy to work on our behalf. After a few months and looking at many houses, answering hundreds of questions, we decided to sign a contract with Steven to sell our home and purchase a new one. Up until the time we decided to make the big move for sure Steven never once made us feel like we had to sign on with him, he seemed more then happy to just help in any way he could. (Even our own family member who is a realtor wanted us to sign on up front before doing any foot work for us.)
With Steven's great marketing skills, he priced our home accordingly. The market was so slow that we where afraid that our house would never sell. Steven not only sold our house once but he sold it twice. Our first buyer fell through and we where just going to take it off the market for awhile when Steven asked that we leave it for another week or so and see what happens, so we did. He sold it the second time and got us a better offer then the first.
He also was diligent in way he helped us to find the new home that was just right for us. This was no easy task for my husband really did not want to move and would only move if we found the house that had all of the things on his wish list (which changed several times).
Steven negotiated strongly and with confidence in both the sale and purchase of these homes. His attention to detail was beyond expectation.
I have and will continue to recommend Steven to anyone I meet who is buying or selling a home.
-Karen S/McKenzie Lake
Looking for a home as a first-time buyer is as exciting as it is frightening. You aren’t sure who you can trust and where they will lead you. Steven did an excellent job of partnering with me throughout my home-buying journey. We saw a whopping 25 homes together. While I don’t recommend that for everyone, it was what I needed and Steven had the patience to stick it out with me. He taught me about home buying without condescension and never pushed me to decide before I was good and ready. Once I chose a place, he fought for me in negotiations. I lost my first offer but sometimes you do! It certainly wasn’t for Steven’s lack of trying. Steven was right there to set up new viewings and offer advice for the next round when I felt ready to move forward. You can have confidence that Steven will meet you where you are at, guide you through the process, and offer attentive opinions when you want them. The more confidence you have in your decision making, the better he will be able to take action on your behalf. Steven was recommended to me by a close friend and I am happy to recommend him to you. Happy house hunting!!- Caitlin
Caitlin / Mount Royal, Calgary
