Updated November 9, 2026
Free Calgary home evaluation
Free. No obligation. No pressure. 650+ homes sold since 2012 · 102 Google reviews.
For your Aspen Woods home.
Find out what your home is worth and how Calgary homeowners save thousands in commission.
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Don reviews three things before he gives you a range:
You get a selling range, not a single magic number, plus preparation priorities and a clear look at selling costs. That is a REALTOR®'s opinion of market value, used to plan a listing. It is not a formal appraisal for a lender, estate or legal purpose.
A few photos or a list of improvements help the first review. Don may arrange a visit or ask more questions when the details could materially change the range.
| Free home evaluation (Don) | Formal appraisal | |
|---|---|---|
| Who prepares it | A REALTOR® | A designated appraiser (AIC) |
| Purpose | Plan a sale: range, prep, costs | Lender, estate, legal or insurance use |
| Cost to you | Free | Typically paid by the buyer or borrower |
| What you get | Selling range, competition notes, next steps | A written opinion of market value for the ordering party |
What does a Calgary appraisal usually cost? Appraisal Solutions Inc., which has a Calgary office, says a standard full appraisal ordered direct from them in Calgary currently costs between $300 and $500, with higher fees for more complex, rural or rush files (Appraisal Solutions Inc. FAQ). A Calgary.com consumer guide published June 24, 2026 puts typical Calgary residential appraisals at about $350–$650 (Calgary.com home appraisal guide). Your lender often orders the appraisal through an appraisal management company, so the amount you pay the lender can differ from what the appraiser is paid. Ask your mortgage broker for the quote that applies to your file.
City of Calgary property assessments use a common valuation date and mass appraisal. An assessment is useful background, but it is not a current offer and it does not review your preparation or today's competition. Online estimates can also miss condition. Use Don's evaluation for a selling plan. Use a formal appraisal when a lender or legal process requires one.
CREB® reported for the City of Calgary in October 2026:
| October 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Benchmark price | $564,200 (−0.35% vs Oct 2025) |
| Sales | 1,592 (−15.27% vs Oct 2025) |
| Inventory | 6,173 |
| Months of supply | 3.88 |
By property type, detached and semi-detached were relatively balanced (about 3.3 and 3.2 months of supply). Row homes (4.44) and apartments (5.28) had more supply, which favours buyers. Source: CREB®, October 2026 monthly statistics, released Nov 2, 2026.
What it means for your evaluation: price against recent sales in your own district and property type, not the citywide headline.
Your commission, in dollars
Don Wong with 2% Realty Inc. charges a 1% listing brokerage fee and normally offers 1% to the buyer's brokerage, for a combined 2% plus GST. Buyer-brokerage commission is negotiable. Sellers save thousands compared with a 7%/3% example at the same price.
On a $700,000 sale, the combined 2% commission is $14,000 before GST. The 7%/3% comparison structure on the same sale is $25,000 before GST — an $11,000 difference before GST.
For the full fee math at every price, GST, and what the 2% includes, see Calgary realtor fees.
Illustration: 7% on the first $100,000 plus 3% on the balance compared with a 2% combined commission. The 2% example includes 1% for the listing brokerage and 1% for the buyer’s brokerage. Figures are before GST. Commissions are Negotiable
No. Don's evaluation is a REALTOR®'s opinion of market value for planning a sale. A formal appraisal is prepared by a designated appraiser, usually for a lender, estate or legal purpose, and typically costs a few hundred dollars in Calgary.
Don replies personally, usually within 24 hours. Complex properties or missing details can take longer.
No. The evaluation is free, with no obligation to list. Use the report to plan your next move.
Your address, plus whatever you know about size, bedrooms, renovations, parking, condo fees and timing. Photos help.
Assessments use a mass-appraisal date. Online estimates often miss condition and the homes you would actually compete with. Don reviews recent sold comps, active listings and your property's features.
A combined 2% plus GST is the usual structure: 1% listing brokerage and normally 1% offered to the buyer's brokerage. Buyer-side commission is negotiable. See the Calgary realtor fees page for worked examples.
Request your free home evaluation. Don Wong, 2% Realty Inc., will send a selling range, preparation advice and a clear look at what you could keep. Free. No obligation.
403-903-2888 · don@donwong.ca · or use the form on this page.
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