Josh was referred to us by another amazing realtor we had worked with from another Province and being still somewhat new to Calgary we really didn't know where to start. Josh made us feel welcome right away and it was easy to see that we were in good hands. From the start, Josh was terrific as we searched many properties across various parts within and outside of the city to find that perfect home and property for our family. We found a wonderful home at an amazing price. He was knowledgeable, patient, understood our needs, offered advice and perspective that was invaluable, and never had any doubt that despite our very particular requests we would indeed find what we were looking for. Josh went above and beyond, researching information, connecting with various experts, and leveraging his network of professionals in other related areas of expertise who were equally amazing, whether mortgage brokers, legal experts, or construction and renovation specialists. Josh's negotiating skills are second to none as he negotiated potential deals and then the ultimate deal with professionalism and ease always working to get the best possible scenario for us. When potential roadblocks or challenges arose, he found solutions and alternatives and his resilience and positivity was very appreciated. We have no hesitation in recommending Josh to anyone looking for a first class results-oriented and client-focussed professional realtor. We felt well cared for and even after we purchased the home, Josh still stayed in touch and followed up to make sure things had gone and continue to go smoothly. Whenever our next sale or purchase of property will be, we absolutely will look forward to working with Josh again. - Eric & Joanna P
Britany and I recently had the pleasure of working with Josh when purchasing our new home. We were living separately and maintaining 2 condo's; It was time to plan for our future under one roof. Our journey started with the sale of one of our condo’s. Josh provided tips and pointers on how to stage our home for prospective buyers, recommended accurate list prices and it worked! A few open houses and less than 20 days later we had an offer with another back up offer if the first fell through (I thought they said it was a slow market!). Speaking on our purchase; From day 1, Josh was responsive, honest and had great insight. We had specific criteria we were looking for in our future home – not to mention a strong preference to certain inner city neighborhoods. He was knowledgeable about the process and even had an eye for the small details and particulars within each home we viewed, let me tell you; we saw a lot of homes. We thank him for his incredible patience as we tried to maximize our budget and pushed for lower prices in a struggling market and for setting us up with an incredible mortgage broker . We ended up finding a house that was under construction in beautiful Highland Park, when we first viewed the house we knew it was the one for us, even though the drywall was just going up. After a long negotiation with the developer, Josh had closed the sale at an unbelievable price (about 50k less than what houses were selling for in the area at that time) and negotiated so that we got to pick all of the finishes within the home. Through his perseverance, we were able to secure our home before it even hit the market and saved a ton of money! Who doesn’t like that? He continued to work with us and the developer up until the possession date, ensuring walk through’s were completed, all legal and financial aspects were aligned, home warranty was transferred and ensured the final product was exactly what we picked. Once settled in, Josh stopped by to check in and share some of his favorite wines with us. We appreciated having him in our corner for both the sale and our complex / less than normal home purchase. Thanks Josh! - Steve & Britany R
My husband and I were very impressed with Josh's expertise and knowledge of the current market. He helped us sell our home and buy a new bigger home to that was perfect for our family. And at the right price too! Thank you Josh! - Mandy
Art was highly recommended, as a Realtor of choice in Calgary, by my daughter and son in law, who dealt with him on their two properties.
We found him very professional, listens to your expectations in a residence, doesn't waste your time, makes recommendations and knows what he is doing, and is very experienced, for a young man.
He has the respect of both my wife Marilyn and myself, and has a very human approach to his trade, as a Professional Realtor.
If you want a job done right, I highly recommend Art as your realtor. - Harold & Marilyn Lavack
