Derek Thistle, Real Broker, Real Estate Agent AB - REW
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Derek Thistle

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Honesty. Integrity. Transparency

About Derek

Derek, originally from St. John's, NL, moved to Calgary in 2006 to join the Calgary Police Service. He had an amazing career, working in patrol, and various specialty units. He was built to serve the community; and after you hear his story, you'll quickly understand why he chose to serve the community in a different role, in a far more positive way! Derek found quick success in real estate, helping 49 families his first year! He's since went on tohelp over 350 families buy/sell real estate in Ca...

Derek, originally from St. John's, NL, moved to Calgary in 2006 to join the Calgary Police Service. He had an amazing career, working in patrol, and various specialty units. He was built to serve the community; and after you hear his story, you'll quickly understand why he chose to serve the community in a different role, in a far more positive way! Derek found quick success in real estate, helping 49 families his first year! He's since went on tohelp over 350 families buy/sell real estate in Calgary and surrounding communities in just 5 years! How? Police Core Values:HONESTY,INTEGRITYandTRANSPARENCY.

With years of real estate service in the Calgary area, Derek can assure you that you are in good hands. He is committed to listening to his clients, focusing on their needs, and using keen negotiating skills to ensure a successful transaction.

Derek's intimate knowledge of the Calgary region, and his experience in patrolling our city as a cop, gives him skillsets that other Realtors can't offer. Safety and security are non negotiables; Derek will never let you buy next to a "bad guy".


Linda Gordon 2026-05-30 Google
Linda Gordon worked with Derek Thistle in 2026.
Working with Derek was truly a pleasure. He’s accommodating, knowledgeable, energetic and friendly. As a bonus we got to work with his lovely assistant Britt. We are happy to refer our family and friends to them.
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Payton Hansma 2026-05-29 Google
Payton Hansma worked with Derek Thistle in 2026.
We had a great experience working with Derek Thistle, Kirk Robinson, and their team! From the beginning, they were helpful, thorough, transparent, and invested in helping us find the right place. Derek and Kirk guided us through every step of the process, from viewing multiple properties to reviewing important documents. Their knowledge, honesty, and experience made us feel confident and supported. They were flexible with viewing times to accommodate our busy schedules, always communicated openly, and responded quickly whenever we had questions. We ultimately found a place in Haysboro. We’re so grateful to Derek, Kirk, and the entire team, and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for knowledgeable, trustworthy, and genuinely caring realtors.
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Cameron McKenzie 2026-05-29 Google
Cameron McKenzie worked with Derek Thistle in 2026.
Working with Kirk Robinson and Derek Thistle was a treat. They both made our first time buying comfortable and seamless and were completely transparent through the entire process, while also being open and working around our schedule. We are so glad we chose them to help find our first home and couldn’t recommend these guys more!
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Dusan Strle 2026-05-29 Google
Dusan Strle worked with Derek Thistle in 2026.
Derek and staff did an amazing job!!
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leoivauli 2026-05-29 Google
leoivauli worked with Derek Thistle in 2026.
Huge shoutout to Derek Thistle for making the process of selling our house way easier and less stressful than I expected. Super responsive, honest, and always on top of everything! He is the Best 🫡😎
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Kelly Wilcox 2026-05-16 Google
Kelly Wilcox worked with Derek Thistle in 2026.
Derek and his small‑but‑mighty team came in with the kind of focus usually reserved for people defusing something important. They sold our house in eight days, and in a market uncertain enough to come with caution tape. Not “close enough,” not “pretty good,” but the actual number we were hoping for. As an ex‑cop turned realtor, Derek brings a calm, observant energy that makes you feel like everything is under control, even when the market is behaving like a witness who keeps changing their story mid‑sentence. It’s unclear whether he runs on caffeine or leftover cop instincts, but whatever the fuel source is, it’s efficient. His marketing strategy? All of them. Every tool, every angle, every trick in the book, plus a few he probably wrote himself. When a lowball offer rolled in, Derek handled it like someone who’s been offered worse deals in parking lots at 2 a.m. No drama, no panic. Just a polite, decisive shutdown that made us feel very grateful he was on our side. If you want a realtor who’s sharp, fast, strategic, and quietly competitive in a way that benefits you, Derek is your guy. If you want someone who’ll let you accept a terrible offer just to “get it over with,” you’ll have to look elsewhere. He won’t let you make that kind of life choice. Would we work with him again: absolutely. Would we play poker against him: absolutely not.
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Peter Lambert 2026-05-02 Google
Peter Lambert worked with Derek Thistle in 2026.
Not without experience in buying and selling as a homeowner, I approached Derek because he came highly recommended by another realtor and because he covered a broad catchment area. We were impressed by his energy and willing commitment to us as sellers. He and his staff streamlined the process: viewings and paperwork to a comparatively effortless, rapid and most satisfying conclusion. Thankyou, Derek.
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Megan Larkin 2026-04-30 Google
Megan Larkin worked with Derek Thistle in 2026.
Derek and Britt from his team were great to deal with. Made the selling process so easy. This is my third time over the years using realtor services and this was by far the best. Communication was great throughout the whole process, super convenient and never left waiting for answers. Highly recommend!
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Will Sockett 2026-04-29 Google
Will Sockett worked with Derek Thistle in 2026.
Derek and his team were amazing to work with! He was able to listen to my needs and wants, and help me find a house that meets my budget, as well as my expectations. Highly recommend!!
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Scott Howgate 2026-04-21 Google
Scott Howgate worked with Derek Thistle in 2026.
Great experience, extremely knowledgeable, explained everything step by step, would recommend to anyone looking to buy or sell a home !! Also a pretty handsome guy!
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Michele Foster 2026-04-16 Google
Michele Foster worked with Derek Thistle in 2026.
Derek and his assistant Britt were fantastic, and made things so easy to complete document signing online!
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Tamara Bellamy 2026-04-08 Google
Tamara Bellamy worked with Derek Thistle in 2026.
Derek and his team are incredible! They were quick to respond to every question and are incredibly professional. He is high energy and super friendly. I would highly recommend him.
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hector desmarais 2026-04-07 Google
hector desmarais worked with Derek Thistle in 2026.
Cheerful and energetic, Derek's open and honest approach was refreshing. Kept us in the loop as things developed. We found an amazing place and his team is super helpful through the process. Will look to use him in the future
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Zerkles 2026-04-07 Google
Zerkles worked with Derek Thistle in 2026.
We have only just begun working with Derek as we’re in the process of building a home, but his insight and advice have already been invaluable. He is extremely knowledgeable, always available to answer questions, and takes the time to explain things clearly. Before deciding to build, Derek showed us several homes and his honest guidance likely saved us from making some costly decisions. He’s gone above and beyond by attending appointments with us and making sure we felt confident every step of the way. Professional, enthusiastic, and genuinely invested in his clients — Derek is a fantastic realtor and an absolute pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!
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Matt Szabo 2026-04-06 Google
Matt Szabo worked with Derek Thistle in 2026.
Derek and his team are amazing. Love ya brother and thank you soooooooo much. You and Britt made everything so easy. Highly recommend using Derek Thistle world wide incorporated…..hahahha. Thanks again to everyone involved.
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Coady 2026-04-06 Google
Coady worked with Derek Thistle in 2026.
Originally drawn in by Derek's great website I am happy to have come across him and the team! They were very accommodating when requesting adjustments/changes to anything during the process (schedules, photos, pets). While selling a home is can be a busy stressful time, and everyone's situation is different, from listing to the eventual sale the whole process was made easy for us. Thank you!
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JB 2026-04-05 Google
JB worked with Derek Thistle in 2026.
Derek and his team really know what they are doing. They are effective and able to help problem solve as well as provide helpful feedback to help get the job done. I highly recommend Derek. He also makes funny videos lol.
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Anita Martin 2026-04-05 Google
Anita Martin worked with Derek Thistle in 2026.
We highly recommend Derek if you’re looking for a fun, honest , caring realtor to find your next home ! He just helped us find our lovely home after looking at alot of choices to see which one would be a fit for us . He has gone above and beyond for us !!
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Dana Kavanagh 2026-04-05 Google
Dana Kavanagh worked with Derek Thistle in 2026.
Derek and his team made the buying process so easy and fun! Derek’s a fun guy and makes looking for your perfect home fun! Him and his team are always there to answer any question and are available after 5pm if you aren’t able to speak with them during the day. We’ll be using Derek and his team in the future!
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CLYONS lyons 2026-04-04 Google
CLYONS lyons worked with Derek Thistle in 2026.
As first time homebuyers , we had very little knowledge of the home buying process and were a little worried about our budget and finding what we wanted, but Derek and his awesome assistant Britt have made this easy and simplified for us every step of the way .Derek is an awesome dude, he’s honest , personable and always ready to work with you especially outside of your normal work hours which is a life saver for a young family ! you cannot go wrong choosing Derek as your realtor because he will work hard at finding a place that feels like home for you and his partners make sure your covered in the other processes involved with buying a home !
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Yasmin Essa 2026-04-04 Google
Yasmin Essa worked with Derek Thistle in 2026.
We had an amazing experience working with Derek! He sold our house in just 3 days — we couldn’t believe how smooth and fast the process was. Derek was extremely professional, transparent, and honest throughout the negotiations. He kept us informed every step of the way and made sure we felt confident in every decision. What we appreciated the most was his attention to detail ,he recommended great professionals to help with a few small touches around the house, which made a huge difference and helped our home look absolutely amazing before listing.
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R G 2026-04-04 Google
R G worked with Derek Thistle in 2026.
Derek and his team did an excellent job of marketing our home. He was always responsive to our many questions and truly put our interests at the forefront.
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Calla Martin 2026-04-04 Google
Calla Martin worked with Derek Thistle in 2026.
Derek and team were great to work with!
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Trevor Wood 2026-04-04 Google
Trevor Wood worked with Derek Thistle in 2026.
Bought and sold a place with Derek. He was knowledgeable, responsive and trustworthy.
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Shelly Thomson 2026-04-04 Google
Shelly Thomson worked with Derek Thistle in 2026.
Outstanding experience from start to finish. Communication was clear, consistent, and proactive throughout the entire process. Every step was explained in detail, and updates were provided regularly without needing to ask. Extremely attentive, thorough, and supported by a strong, well-organized team. Even with a busy schedule, availability was never an issue—questions were answered quickly and confidently. A true professional who made the entire experience seamless and stress-free. Highly recommended.
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