Hey, I'm Derek, let me help you understand the local market and answer any questions.
There are no such things as silly questions when it comes to buying or selling your home.
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".
- Real Broker
- 26 Years Experience
- Fluent In English
- http://derekthistle.com
Derek Thistle received a recommendation
Posted over 1 year ago
We can’t say enough good things about Derek and Britt. They worked so hard to get our deal done. We put them under a tight dead line and pulled through with fantastic results. If you need a ...
Derek Thistle received a recommendation
Posted over 1 year ago
Dereck not only is the hardest working person, he always has your best interests in mind. He backed us out of a deal that would have been terrible long term and got us into a new place that’...
Derek Thistle received a recommendation
Posted over 1 year ago
Derek has been an amazing realtor! He helped me purchase my first home. He provided short videos to help me understand any questions I had. Things ran smoothly, and his team worked wonders. ...
Derek Thistle received a recommendation
Posted over 1 year ago
Derek is professional, but makes sure you have a blast through the process at the same time. Provides you with all the information on process, the spaces he shows you, market insights, and a...
Derek Thistle received a recommendation
Posted over 1 year ago
We were selling our home of the past 30 years. Derek recognized that this was going to be an emotional experience for us and was incredibly empathetic to that fact. He was patient and very...
Derek Thistle received a recommendation
Posted over 1 year ago
You can really tell that Derek cares about his clients. He goes above and beyond to ensure they're taken care of every step of the way. He's very knowledgeable and resourceful and his sincer...
Derek Thistle received a recommendation
Posted over 1 year ago
I’ve had the privilege of working a long side Derek , helping our clients finalize a home purchase. From the very beginning , Derek was a true professional!
Handled our transaction with ease...
Derek Thistle received a recommendation
Posted over 1 year ago
Derek is one of the most charismatic and genuine realtors I’ve ever met. He’s incredibly down-to-earth, consistently enthusiastic, and truly embodies his brand. Every conversation with him i...
Derek Thistle received a recommendation
Posted over 1 year ago
Derek is the best! He has made selling our home and buying the next so seamless, easy and fun!
Britt is an amazing part of his team who made the whole administrative process so easy and org...
Derek Thistle received a recommendation
Posted over 1 year ago
I get to see first hand how hard Derek works for his clients. What impresses me most is his level of care. There’s a reason SO many people want to work with him :)
Derek Thistle received a recommendation
Posted over 1 year ago
Derek was amazing helping us buy our first home! His knowledge of the market and ability to get us answers quickly made the home buying process a great one!
Derek Thistle received a recommendation
Posted over 1 year ago
I highly commend Derek for his exceptional professionalism and personable approach throughout the entire listing and showing process. His guidance was invaluable, from preparing our home for...
Derek Thistle received a recommendation
Posted over 1 year ago
Such a wonderful man! His patience and understanding are both incredible.
Perfect service.
Derek Thistle received a recommendation
Posted almost 2 years ago
After a couple months of using a different realtor, who refused to listen to my needs and made me repeat myself multiple times, a colleague mentioned Derek. The colleague suggested that, kno...
Derek Thistle received a recommendation
Posted almost 2 years ago
Derek is one of a kind. Full of energy and information. He went above and beyond to get our house sold (even whilst out of the country) and helped us immensely with the buying of our new for...
Derek Thistle received a recommendation
Posted almost 2 years ago
As a young first-time homebuyer, the process of purchasing a home felt overwhelming at first, but Derek made it an incredibly smooth and enjoyable experience. His attention to detail and dee...
Derek Thistle received a recommendation
Posted almost 2 years ago
We had interviewed 4 realtors and Derek stood out to us with his enthusiasm and energy to sell our home. He did as he promised and sold our home BEFORE listing on MLS through his social medi...
Derek Thistle received a recommendation
Posted almost 2 years ago
This was our 15 move and Derek and his team were the most professional, detailed and competent we have ever experienced. He has an assistant, Brett Abbey, who could not do enough for us. S...
Derek Thistle received a recommendation
Posted almost 2 years ago
Derek sold my Calgary home for me in early June 2024.
Derek has great energy and took some of the listing stress away, working with my schedule to facilitate showings and an open house. I gr...