Springbank & Calgary West
Buying & Selling Resources
Thoughtful guidance for the decisions ahead. Begin with what matters to you, whether your move is close or still taking shape.
Buying a home
Buying with Gemma
A thoughtful search shaped by your lifestyle, location and longer term plans.
Explore the guideYour first home
Where to begin, who to involve and what to consider before you buy.
Explore the guideUnderstanding acreage living
Water, septic systems, access and the practical questions behind a country move.
Explore the guidePlanning your next chapter
Empty nesters & downsizing
A considered approach to leaving the family home, at a pace that feels right.
Explore the guideRelocating to Calgary
Local perspective and personal support as you establish a home here.
Explore the guideExplore the communities
Find the setting and everyday conveniences that matter to you.
Explore the guidePreparing to sell
The selling process
Five stages, from our first conversation to completion.
Explore the guidePreparing your next move
Practical steps you can take well before your home comes to market.
Explore the guideProperty marketing
Explore the photography, films and brochures behind the presentation.
Explore the guidePeople & perspective
Local connections
Ask about the trades and professionals I know through personal experience.
Explore the guideMoving beyond Calgary
A personal introduction for your next move, wherever it takes you.
Explore the guideThe journal
Local observations, property insight and considered reading.
Explore the guideA few common questions
Which areas does Gemma Hobb specialise in?
Gemma focuses on Springbank, Elbow Valley and Calgary’s west side, including luxury homes and acreages. Her advice draws on living in Elbow Valley and on an acreage in Springbank.
Can I speak with Gemma before I am ready to sell?
Yes. Planning can begin well before a move. Gemma can help you consider preparation, staging, timing and the next home, including the practical and emotional decisions involved in downsizing.
Can Gemma help me find professionals for an acreage purchase?
Gemma can introduce appropriate professionals for matters such as property inspections, septic systems, wells and fireplaces. The inspections needed depend on the property. Introductions draw on her professional connections and personal experience.
How do I contact Gemma or Maria?
Contact Gemma Hobb on 403 991 1115 or gemma.hobb@sothebysrealty.ca. Contact Maria Shettler on 403 463 6562 or maria.shettler@sothebysrealty.ca. Each advisor has her own profile and contact panel on this website.
A question of your own?
A personal conversation is often the best place to begin.
Speak with Gemma