Testimonials

"We never experienced what realtors can do until Renata and Ziggy sold our old home and settled us into our new one. Together this husband and wife team energetically exceeded our highest expectations. With integrity and clarity they passionately marketed our property and counselled us towards yielding the most from our investment."
- Kathy & Chris Leigh-Smith

"Thank you so much for all of your hard work and your patience with us during our sale and purchase. It has been a pleasure having you as our Realtor and we will use you once again if we move. We will most certainly recommend you to our friends, family and colleagues."
-Amy and Sean Spence

"I have used Renata and Ziggy for both sides of the real estate equation and it seems their individual skills and talents are perfectly matched to make the ideal team to sell and buy real estate. Ziggy offers an analytical perspective and a realistic no-nonsense approach; while Renata is a prospector, a processing-engineer and a negotiator. Individually they are top agents, but together they are the best team you will find!"

SELLING

"I owned a very unique home that required a person well versed in boilers and state of the art HVAC systems and I didn’t want to risk listing with an agent that didn’t get it right the first time, ultimately pushing my price down when relisting with another agent. So, based on recommendations I secured the services of Renata and Ziggy and was blown-away by the well-executed, systematic and thoughtful approach in which they sold my home. It sold in 33 days and at 98.2% of list price. The process was seamless from start to finish and extremely efficient, quick and precise. When you want to sell fast, and for what the property is worth don’t waste your time and value, call IQ Real Estate."

BUYING

"You would have thought Renata was buying a home for herself! I was so impressed with the thoughtful and caring approach Renata and Ziggy took when assisting me with purchasing my home. Although my price point was entry-level they treated me like a land mogul and committed bountiful time and energy to my next home. There was a lot of input and collaboration on personal and investment requirements, which ultimately led me to a property that is not only a lovely home for me and my kids, but also a terrific investment with cash flow to subsidise my mortgage payments. My financial position has been improved and secured as a result of working with Renata and Ziggy. So much so, I’m excited to say, I just booked a trip to Disney Land for the family! Thanks so much to both Renata and Ziggy."
-Melanie Matuszak

"Ziggy was exceptional through the whole process. The moment that stands out to me is during negotiating a price. Ziggy knew what we wanted to purchase for and got the closest to that price, without compromise. He definitely has my trust for future purchases/sales."
-Donald Armstrong

"Thank you to both of you. Your help was invaluable, more than you know!"
-Sandy Butler

"In my opinion, Renata is the best Realtor in Calgary! Renata was with me every step of the way and I feel she went that extra mile for me to make my dream of owning a home for my son and I a reality! She is definitely someone that you would want on your side when searching for a home. Thanks ever so much Renata and Ziggy!"
-Joanne Jaworenko

"We wanted to express our thanks for going above and beyond for us! Thanks for late hours. You're the best!"
-Andrew and Rhonda MacLeod

"We really appreciate all you've done for us! You have made this real estate stuff such a good experience and we have learned a lot from you! Thank you so much for all your time and hard work (and for answering all our questions no matter what time of day it was)."
-Anthony and Becky Kuenstler

"Knew the market. Great job!"
-Robert Sherman

"Thank you so much for selling our condo Renata and Ziggy! We had our home listed on the market for 162 days with a different realtor with no luck; then a friend highly recommended you guys and it was so worth it to switch realtors. You put so much hard work and dedication into selling our home and you did..... In less than three weeks!!! You truly put your clients first and we will definitely recommend you to everyone."
-Brian and Alysha Schwartz

"It has been a sincere pleasure dealing with you in the spirit of cooperation to bring this sale to a successful conclusion and we appreciate your efforts to represent your clients fairly and with integrity. I look forward to working with you on the future transactions."
-Jocelyn C., ReMax Mountain View

"Thank you for your professionalism and cooperation during the successful closing of this deal. Your integrity, creativity, commitment, communication skills, teamwork, and trust have led to the successful close of this transaction, and we thank you for that. We look forward to doing business with you again in the future."
-Diane S., Keller Williams Platinum Realty

"Ziggy and Renata are very relatable and professional. They are informative as well as thorough during the entire transaction. I would recommend them to anyone who wants to have a well experienced agent to work with."
-Barb Lippke

"We met with Ziggy about a year before we were ready to sell our house. The advice he gave at that time was sound and he indicated when the best time was to put the house up for sale based on our timing. He gave us a list of things we should get ready and prepare for before placing our house on the market and then he followed up with us in a year - like clockwork - based on the details of our conversation at the time. When it came time to place the house on the market, we were very pleased with his advice and service. Ziggy’s advice on market timing, comparables, and listing price was right on the money. We sold our house in just under a week for more than what we wanted. Ziggy was guiding us through the process the entire time, excelled at keeping us informed and communicating with us at every step, referred us to knowledgeable professionals required for each part of the transaction, and handled all of our negotiations very well. Ziggy’s advice and service was equally as good during the process where we purchased our new home. He was diligent, responsive, fast, and we relied on his expertise throughout the process. We are very pleased with the outcome and are very happy with our new home and investment!"
-Robyn and Levon Yon

"I just wanted to write a letter thanking you for all of your work that you did for us in the purchase of our home. I found your knowledge of the market to be exceptional. I wish I had listened to your suggestions right away as it would have solved some of the problems before they started. You worked hard for us staying late at homes to accommodate our needs, and the sellers... something that is hard to find. I would strongly recommend you, (and listening to your advice) to anyone looking to purchase a home. You made the process painless for us."
-Keelan and Susanna Palmer

"We are writing to express our appreciation and satisfaction with the services of Ziggy in selling our father’s house. He provided pre-sales advice and guided us through the stages of preparing for and closing the sale. We were surprised at the high listing price and were then amazed that the house sold at only $900 less than the list price. This indicates how well Ziggy knows the market, and how to make an early sale happen. Ziggy was readily available for any questions, and responded promptly to phone calls from us. We would not hesitate to refer Ziggy to friends and acquaintances and to seek his services, should we need a Realtor in the future."
-Elvera and Lorne Sheffield

"Ziggy is attentive to all details, gives very discriminating advice when viewing properties - i.e. points out faults, comparisons to other homes he has seen, while not imposing his opinion. He reviews and uses the statistics and presents information in a clear and logical format to assist in the decision making. He and Renata are both highly, highly ethical - nice, personal and compassionate beings. I have bought and sold a lot of houses, but I had no idea what a real estate agent could do or should be willing to do until I met Ziggy and his wife. In my estimation, they consistently go above and beyond. And, they definitely know how to negotiate. Ziggy and Renata, are well worth the time to meet with them. And truly, it is how they conduct themselves in business, the informative and well-rounded perspective they bring that make them a pleasure to work with. And best of all, they bring results!!!"
-Kathy Leigh-Smith

"We wanted to take the opportunity to say “Thank you Renata” for all that you have done for us over the past three months. Selling our house had seemed like such a challenge, but you took it head-on and never backed-down. Your positive energy, constant feedback, and suggestions were always a great help to us in making decisions regarding the next steps. Your marketing scheme worked wonders, and we were amazed at the number of showings we had! Your efforts only seemed to get better and stronger when times were rough, and we really appreciate that! Thank you for being such a wonderful Realtor!"
-Anita, Raja, Nikkita and Praveen Sahay