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LESLIE RUDOLPH BENCZIK

LESLIE RUDOLPH BENCZIK
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416-930-8455
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Ratings and testimonials provided by RankMyAgent.

It is my pleasure to speak about our experience searching for, and successfully finding a new home in Calgary.
The customer service provided by Mr. Zee Zebian was most unusual to encounter in today’s business world.
We could not have asked for a more congenial, patient, cooperative professional to help us select our new home. He made a very stressful and difficult experience much less challenging at a very critical time in our lives. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have had Mr. Zebian’s services to orchestrate this very important change. He was always available, answering the most elementary and/or complex questions with patience, good humour, and, most of all, the correct information. We have been involved in several other real estate transactions in our lives, but none were handled with such smooth, stressless competence. Mr. Zebian anticipated problems before they occurred and, using our ongoing experience with what seemed like a never ending list of available properties, gradually and efficiently moved us closer each day to the best choice for our needs. We are certainly able to recommend Mr. Zebian as a real estate agent to anyone without reservation of any kind. His excellent interpersonal skills, together with his superior knowledge and experience in the field make him an ideal choice for any prospective home buyer.
We can only describe the entire experience in superlatives. Mr. Zebian made what is usually a dreaded chore into an enjoyable adventure

Bill & Helene Tomson
August 2, 2017
I recently listed my East Village Condo with Zee Zebian, of Urban Upgrade. He was prompt, detailed, and extremely helpful. He listed it immediately, and both he and his staff kept me posted on every showing, including tips for improving saleability. Zee was incredibly intuitive, and guided me in sealing the deal in a timely manner, and for the full asking price. I will definitely be using Zee again in the future, and I highly recommend him.
Tracey Starkman
November 26, 2024
Zee was extremely efficient and helpful with selling my home. We were under a time crunch to sell. Zee and his team went out of their way to ensure a timely sale for top dollar. I highly recommend this group for any real estate transactions!
Cory Healy
October 27, 2024
This is the 2nd time I've used Zee and yet again he's proven his worth. He's knowledgeable, professional and just an all around good guy. I recommend him to family and friends without hesitation.
Michael Patino
August 20, 2024
Zee is patient, knowledgeable, goes the extra mile, and is overall fantastic. We have used Zee in the past for property purchases but this latest one was the hardest yet with so many requirements from ourselves and our parents who will be living there. Zee spent countless hours helping us refine our search criteria, looking at units, taking feedback, and educating us on the neighborhoods and intricacies of buying in this market. Absolutely use Zee for any of your real estate needs. You will not be disappointed!
Jeremy Ries
August 15, 2024
I needed a specific house in anticipation of my aging body and difficulty climbing stairs. However, there are many other parameters that is difficult to quantify. Zee simply allow me to review the houses that are available at the time. I selected several and asked Zee to view them with me. Zee was always available and promptly attended the sites to gain access. He walked through the house with me and provided his invaluable opinion on its suitability for me and my family. We finally selected a suitable house and Zee helped me make an offer that was less than $60,000 below listing due to extenuating reasons.
Tang Lee
August 4, 2024
Zee is very experienced agent , he explained all the information that I needed for purchasing the condo . I’m really happy that I worked with him . Thanks Zee .
Dean Zabian
June 24, 2024
Zee was tremendously knowledgeable and helped us with our many questions, always professional and with integrity. We were impressed by his work ethic and so pleased with how the property was marketed, and sold quite quickly at a very satisfactory price.
Bruce C
May 29, 2024
With a bit of a wild market, we were not sure what to expect and we are so thankful that we had Zee to guide us. We were incredibly impressed with the photography and marketing that he put together. It showed our home in an amazing light, and it sold in 3 days! We appreciated his willingness to work through all the questions we had for both the buying and selling process. His knowledge in the City, as well as the types of houses we were looking at was very valuable. We don't think we would have had the outcome we did, without him!
S S
April 26, 2024
Zee did a great job selling my dad's condo last year so we had him list our property. He gave us the same great service. We would not hesitate to recommend him. He will continue to be our realtor for all our future real estate transactions.
J P
February 3, 2024
Zee sold our house in 3 days! We were very impressed that he followed though on everything that he promised and even helped me stage our home! He was very accommodating in regards to our needs and was very understanding and supportive when we had to change the listing date numerous times. What impressed us the most is that he never pressured us in regards to our asking price. I would not hesitate to recommend him him to anyone that is interested in hiring a realtor.
Liz Holmes
September 27, 2023
Zee has been such a great realtor, súper profesional and patient with our timing, and also understanding what our needs and wants were. We will be using his services again if time comes to buy or sell.
Roxana Mandalari
September 22, 2023
Working with Zee was truly a great experience. He is so knowledgeable and took the time to understand and get to know us. As first time home buyers, the process can be overwhelming but this was not the case with Zee. He took the time to make sure we understood everything along the way. Because Zee is so personable and takes the time to understand his client’s needs, we were able to find a condo that suits us perfectly. His communication is GREAT. Couldn’t have asked for a better agent, thank you Zee!
Janessa Nicholls
September 20, 2023
From beginning to end, Zee made the experience of selling our home and buying a new one…smooth (and dare I say, even enjoyable???) Zee has many strengths as a Realtor, including knowledge of many different areas in Calgary, strong creative vision for homes and spaces, and unparalleled ethics and professionalism. But for us, his biggest, brightest superpower was being able to anticipate roadblocks and hiccups, and act on them before they became real issues. He truly could see 10 steps ahead, and helped us ask the right questions, take the right action, and dodge a few bullets. We would recommend Zee for anyone looking for a Realtor. He really goes above and beyond for his clients. Thanks, Zee!
Kelly Roobol
July 31, 2023
We’ve used Zee several times from buying to selling. This most recent encounter was selling. As always, he delivered top notch personalized service! Highly recommend.
Tanya Tomson
June 8, 2023
Zee was responsive, knowledgeable, and attentive to my needs. Throughout the entire home buying process, Zee was a true professional, providing expert guidance, negotiating on my behalf, and ensuring that every detail was taken care of. Thank you for making my home buying experience such a positive one!
Mohamed A
March 13, 2023
Zee is an incredible agent. He was recommended to us by our parents and we in turn would absolutely recommend him to anyone. Buying a house is no easy feat and being a first time home owner in Canada doesn’t make the process any easier. Zee helped guide us along the way. He has an incredibly professional demeanor and gave useful and insightful advice. He has an in-depth insight into the Calgary market, understands you as a buyer and gives you a wide range of selection from the various areas in Calgary and offers valuable insights into every aspect of a property which you might not initially have thought of at that first glance. He’s an excellent communicator without being overly imposing has a large network at his disposal, from condo-fee analysts to mortgage brokers. We found our home and we are very grateful to him for all his help!
Jean-Claude Pinto
February 13, 2023
Zee made our first-time home purchase a great experience, he knows a lot about what he does and will help you to make an informed decision, we viewed a lot of houses in which took a very long time, and he was very patient and professional but also friendly and straight up which we both like. Thank you Zee you rock!
Ashley and Aaron D
October 2, 2022
Zee is very knowledgeable about the real estate market and has been very professional, diligent and patient in dealing with the sale of our condo. could not have asked for a better agent.
ben chan
September 7, 2022
Zee was available almost 24/7. When I had questions he was quick to find the answers and get the information to me. He was very supportive in both the sale of my house and purchase of my condo. He is a knowledgeable individual and has a pleasant personality and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone selling their home and looking to purchase a new residence.
Bonnie Shumka
August 12, 2022
Zee is very knowledgeable, informative, friendly, responsive and professional he sincerely help me find the best home instead of just selling me a home. I highly recommend him.
Minou Senesouma
July 4, 2022
I generally do not like to write reviews and do so when the level of engagement and interaction from that first call to the moment when it is signed and then the follow-up actions and support is above and beyond what is generally accepted as a norm. I have read the other comments posted and all of them are extremely positive and without repeating them all, I have found Zee to be one of those people that you rarely encounter in ones house hunting journeys that stands heads and shoulders above the rest. We came down to Calgary on a fact finding visit and set up a 1/2 day scheduled appointments - 10 houses in three main areas (15-20 mins / house) and the last house we saw, we liked. The plan was to get to know each other, understand the areas, understand what one could buy within our budget with the objective to coming back again soon. Zee was to quick to understand our needs and made the journey that much easier. As I said, and It was not the plan to buy but sometimes things happened for a reason. Thanks Zee for your initial engagement and your ongoing support which is making this journey that much easier and I have lived in three continents so I would like to say that I am reasonably qualified to say the above.
Antonio Pinto
June 12, 2022
We couldn't be happier with having Zee as our realtor in the sale of our home and purchase of a new home. He guided us through the process, giving great advice and helping alleviate stress. Zee was very knowledgable on the comparables in both our current area which helped us create a very successful pricing strategy as well as obtaining our new dream house in a tricky market. His professionalism, communication and quick responses are just a few of his impressive qualities as a realtor and we would strongly recommend his service to friends and family!
S Smith
May 17, 2022
Thank you so much, Zee, and Michael. I did not know what to expect from Zee when I met him but right off the start, I found him to be upfront, patient, very professional and truthful. He took the time to understand what I really wanted in a home and the location and found it for me. He help me find the perfect location that would fit our needs. His team approach worked well as his partner Michael stepped in when Zee was away, he was very professional, honest, original and always had time to take my calls. Zee and the team did a fantastic job, very efficiently and professionally. It was a pleasure working with them both who always had the answers or found the answers to my questions. I would definitely use them again and this is coming from someone who does not use realtors!!! Thank you again.
Mirella Baillie
April 4, 2022
Amazing professional agent with astute attention to detail. Accommodating and knowledgeable and focused on our likes and dislikes. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have him as our agent. Zee comes highly recommended by me!!
Susan Wilson
August 6, 2021
Zee is an incredible real estate agent! He always responded to my calls and messages quickly, got me in to see listings as soon as possible, and was amazing at explaining the good and the bad of every place I looked at to be sure it was exactly what I wanted and needed. He also recommended the best mortgage broker, house inspector, and lawyer to me to complete the rest of the transactions flawlessly! Thanks Zee, I love my new home!
Amie Gorluik
June 7, 2021
Zee did a spectacular job for me in not only selling my house in a difficult market, but working to find me a great house in a new neighbour hood. He followed up regularly with potential buyers who went through my old house and his extensive knowledge of the city was definite asset in viewing new houses. He also was extremely helpful offering guidance on assessing new home viewings and inspections. It was a great experience and his personable style and communication (prompt, online, and on the phone) were perfect. Thanks Zee and company!
Randy Segato
May 25, 2021
It was an absolute pleasure dealing with Zee He is very knowledgeable and professional We told him what we’re looking for and he was able to find us a beautiful home in Chestermere While we lived in London Ontario and wanting to move to Chestermere Alberta Zee was able to communicate with us over FaceTime we viewed the house and fell in love with it We put so much trust into Zee and he proved himself worth that trust We are very grateful and hope to continue to do more business with Zee. Thank you!!
Rima Mohamed
May 22, 2021
Zee was amazing, knowledgeable and super helpful through out the entire home buying process! This was our first home purchase and we both felt reassured that we were dealing with someone who would be able answer any question we had. Thanks Zee!
Nicole Potter
May 15, 2021
My husband and I have decided to move from Ontario to Cochrane, Alberta. While still in Ontario, we were able to work with Zee to plan out condos to view when we visited Alberta again. Zee put together a list and itinerary for us, based on our want list, that we were able to do the first day we got out there! Zee knew exactly what we were looking for and by the end of the day we put an offer on a condo that was accepted! It was such a pleasure to work with Zee! His experience and knowledge of the real estate market made our decision to relocate easy and stress free. We plan to purchase investment properties when we get out there and Zee is the man for us.
Annette Mitton
April 30, 2021
Zee was great! When we first started working with him, we were a few months out from when we wanted to purchase. He didn’t rush us, was always happy and prompt to answer questions we had, and didn’t put any pressure on us. When we wanted to start looking at properties, he was organized, punctual, and professional. He accommodated our schedules and worked hard once we found the house we wanted to bid on. I honestly have no idea when he sleeps or spends time with his family, because every text message we sent was answered in minutes. He did research for us on his own time without us asking and was incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of a house. He would point out things we didn’t even think to look for. Overall, we couldn’t be happier with the service we received and would recommend Zee to anyone and everyone!
Michael H
April 1, 2021
Zee is a very professional realtor to work with. We really enjoyed working with him. He was knowledgeable, courteous and always available when required. If he didn't know the answer to any of our questions, he would quickly find out. We would recommend working with Zee in a heartbeat!
Richele Moore
January 22, 2021
Can’t say enough good things about Zee. His knowledge about inner city communities and the current and past builders in these neighborhoods is endless. Also endless was his patience with us as we searched for and ultimately found our new home. Highly recommended Barry Adamson
Barry Adamson
December 14, 2020
Zee went above and beyond to help sell and buy my new home. Given the state of the Economy and COVID factor so Couldn’t be happier!
Ken Graham
November 25, 2020
Zee was very professional, came prepared, and was always available if we had questions or concerns. He came highly recommended to us and we were not disappointed. We would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone else.
Debra Willms
October 22, 2020
Great to work with. Zee is the best realtor you can have, if he can keep up with me then you are in good hands! He is very patient and will do whatever he can to help you find the house you want even if it takes you months or more! He doesn’t rush you and listens to what you want and recommends the best and doesn’t shy away to tell you stay away if he thinks it’s not the right buy for you. Highly recommend utilizing his skills and professional services for your next purchase or refer him to your friends. I am very happy with my purchase thanks to him!
Ali Zebian
August 21, 2020
I interviewed about 6 different real estate agents and Zee blew the others out of the water - no competition. If you're serious about buying and not just kicking the tires, Zee will work tirelessly for you. He is extremely professional, extremely knowledgeable, his property knowledge is so deep that you will actually have meaningful insight from the material that he provides; both verbally and electronically. He is extremely prompt with replies and extremely easy to get a hold of. He may reply back to you in a matter of seconds - I kid you not. I have already recommended him to my brother and 100% I will recommend him to others and utilize him on my next purchase/sale. If you're not serious about buying/selling don't waste his time :)
Michael Patino
July 7, 2020
Zee helped us successfully sell during COVID. He was calm & professional all the way. We appreciated his honest & direct approach especially during the market uncertainty. After our initial chat I had access to meaningful market research and his opinion of our homes value in less than 24 hours. His firm, Urban Upgrade, I believe shows the property better than you could ask for. Pictures were a 10/10. Marketing is second to none. Zee provided advice on prepping for photos, prepping for showings, and preparation for the sale with things to do around the home. They even provide assistance to remind you of all the small things you need to do in advance of moving out you which you may forget about (cancel utilities, mail forward etc.). We have to also thank Kayla from their office for diligently handling the admin & details with precision & ease. You truly feel looked after with Zee and Urban Upgrade. Our young boys got to be the heroes who slapped up the sold stickers on the yard sign and were presented with their own trophies for being “awesome” during the process – very nice touch! A friend referred me to Zee and I will do the same to anyone I cross that needs advice or help with buying/selling. It was white glove service from beginning to end with the sale of our home! Thank you, Zee, & the team @ Urban Upgrade!
Ian Herle
June 2, 2020
Zee was extremely professional, very friendly, and always courteous. He brings a complete set of strengths; intelligent, driven, hard-working, positive, and a has keen insight for getting what matters most, done well. I’d work with Zee again in an instant. We were very lucky to have him.
Lee Schnellback
May 28, 2020
Zee was amazing through the whole process; this was the first time I have sold a house and he guided me through the entire process; recommended how my property should be listed and kept me in the loop on views and feedback.
Chad Willms
April 2, 2020

I met Zee at an open house for a different property my wife saw listed and we wanted to check out further. Though we did not purchase that property, it was a great interaction as I was able to meet Zee. I was skeptical of real estate agents in general, thinking I could do the leg work myself but I realize now that would have been non-ideal. Simply talking with Zee helped remove my hesitations as he has a very honest personality.

Zee understands the Calgary market well, and also recognizes the geographical pros and cons that exist within this market. As first time buyers this was a huge benefit. Zee was always well spoken, frank, polite and punctual. He was incredibly easy to contact and followed up on questions and concerns rapidly.

When we found a property we liked, he ensured everything was settled and we had all questions answered. At no point did we feel pushed in any direction. Before making the offer, he was knowledgeable enough to point out how the seller would likely counter based on comparables within the area, so there were no surprises. The final deal was close to what we originally expected, so either he's very good at what he does or clairvoyant.

I would recommend Zee to anyone looking to purchase real estate.

Cory and Jonelle McNeil
December 27, 2019
I met Zee at an open house for a different property my wife saw listed and we wanted to check out further. Though we did not purchase that property, it was a great interaction as I was able to meet Zee. I was skeptical of real estate agents in general, thinking I could do the leg work myself but I realize now that would have been non-ideal. Simply talking with Zee helped remove my hesitations as he has a very honest personality. Zee understands the Calgary market well, and also recognizes the geographical pros and cons that exist within this market. As first time buyers this was a huge benefit. Zee was always well spoken, frank, polite and punctual. He was incredibly easy to contact and followed up on questions and concerns rapidly. When we found a property we liked, he ensured everything was settled and we had all questions answered. At no point did we feel pushed in any direction. Before making the offer, he was knowledgeable enough to point out how the seller would likely counter based on comparables within the area, so there were no surprises. The final deal was close to what we originally expected, so either he's very good at what he does or clairvoyant.
William McNeil
September 27, 2019
Zee is very good at selecting areas for open houses where the traffic pattern would be most helpful in attracting potential buyers as well as giving us tips on how to make our home more beautiful. He was always well dressed, well spoken and knowledgeable on our home and the amenities in the neighbourhood. All items to be signed, meetings and dates to complete and other documents to cancel were presented to us in a timely manner. Negotiating was one of Zee's strong points as we were more that satisfied the results. We have recommended Zee to anyone for a dependable and reliable realtor.
Doug Clark
September 23, 2019
Zee was a great realtor! We appreciated his industry knowledge and his thoughtfulness. He worked with us on short notice and made his schedule work for us so we could find a great family home. We'd absolutely recommend him and use him in the future.
Shannon Buhler
November 9, 2018

I can’t think of a better, more qualified real estate agent to work with. Zee is experienced, knowledgeable, patient and professional and I highly recommend him.

Zee was consistently quick to action and promptly responded to my numerous questions. I always had a response usually within minutes.. He make me feel like I was his only client.

Zee made my buying experience pain free! He went above and beyond to make sure I was happy with my new condominium. He was very helpful in explaining the entire process. I also felt like he was representing my best interest.

Excellent follow-up. Zee does what he says he will do. Zee will also keep you informed along the way.

Zee is energetic, positive, and enthusiastic which makes working with him fun.

Thanks Zee !

Darryl Bedier
June 11, 2018
We challenged Zee with a difficult task. We had just sold our family home in hopes of downsizing and moving to a neighbourhood closer to our children. To complicate matters, we also had a rental property that we had wanted to sell before we got serious about the new home. We actually met Zee as he was hosting an open house we toured. We had a light conversation with Zee and immediately liked him. Because of our situation we still wanted to look at different areas and homes, but were very hesitant to actually make an offer. Zee patiently took us to opportunities we found as well as showing us properties he thought might be interesting as we waited for the sale of the rental property. He educated us regarding price levels, helped us to understand all facets of a home from it's value vs asking price to the extended and sometimes hidden costs linked to the sale and went as far as to present and explain full reports and projections for the neighbourhood growth, city plans and the dynamics of the population. When we finally sold our rental and then settled on the property we wanted he was there to offer guidance for the offer, professionally negotiate the sale and stayed with us, literally until we had the keys. He was there for our first crossing of the front threshold as owners to take pictures and record the moment. He carried on with follow ups with us after we had moved and aided us with some odds and ends that weren't quite as agreed upon. We strongly recommend Zee to our friends and family and we wouldn't dream of using another agent for our future requirements. Give him a call, he will quietly and capably surpass your expectations and you will be extremely pleased with the process and the eventual outcome. Good Luck and Thank you Zee, Darlene and Randy Oltmann
Randy Oltmann
March 3, 2018

As I first time buyer I was very nervous and anxious about the whole process. Zee was there every step of the process, very knowledgeable, patient and ready to answer all of our questions. He is very approachable and always available. He truly cares to find the right property that meets your needs, never push or force you to make decision you are not comfortable, always will tell you the pros and cons of every property. I will highly recommend Zee especially for first time buyers, he is a great resource of information and will help you through the stressful process. I could have not asked for better real estate agent. I will definitely recommend Mr. Zee Zebian to all my friends and colleagues.

Ajet Ibraimoski
December 19, 2017


Zee was very helpful and patent with us when we bought our new home in Airdrie. He walked us through every step on the way, leaving nothing unexplained. We had no surprises with Zee and everything went smooth up to and on our closing date. I would definitely recommend zee to anyone else and would use him again.
Thanks Zee
From Dustin & Cy

Dustin Thompson
September 13, 2017

Our family had the pleasure of working with Zee with our recent purchase of our home in Wentworth. Zee went about above and beyond and researched this property to ensure we were getting exactly what we were looking for. Great communication, and always available - would highly recommend!

Tasneem Jamal
September 7, 2017

Zee actually listens to you. He wiil find and get you what you want. He gets to know what you like and he finds it.
Thank you Zee

Christina Elder
September 7, 2017

Zee made my dad's purchase of a condo easy! My dad is older and he doesn't have a computer but Zee went above and beyond by making sure my dad had paper copies of everything he needed to make an informed purchase. Zee was very patient and accommodating - he made my dad very comfortable with the real estate transaction.

J P
September 6, 2017

Zee was very professional. He knew what our family needed and used his knowledge to give us the best variety of houses to choose from. He is easy to get along with and I would most definitely use his services the next time I move. Thanks Zee!!

Josefin Stone
September 6, 2017

We had the pleasure of working with Zee in the purchase of our first home. We were working with another realtor two years before and felt we were not given the proper service and information. We are so happy we went with a friends recommendation. Zee is professional, personable, understanding and will fight for your wishes. He took us by the hand through all the process and answered every single one of our questions (and we had tons!). He provided his advise and guidance without pressuring us which I really appreciated. He helped us handle the stress of this big purchase.
We are very happy with our home and do HIGHLY recommend him and the Urban Upgrade team. If we ever sell our place, I know we already have our realtor.

Mariana Gonzalez
September 1, 2017

It is my pleasure to speak about our experience searching for, and successfully finding a new home in Calgary.
The customer service provided by Mr. Zee Zebian was most unusual to encounter in today’s business world.
We could not have asked for a more congenial, patient, cooperative professional to help us select our new home. He made a very stressful and difficult experience much less challenging at a very critical time in our lives. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have had Mr. Zebian’s services to orchestrate this very important change. He was always available, answering the most elementary and/or complex questions with patience, good humour, and, most of all, the correct information. We have been involved in several other real estate transactions in our lives, but none were handled with such smooth, stressless competence. Mr. Zebian anticipated problems before they occurred and, using our ongoing experience with what seemed like a never ending list of available properties, gradually and efficiently moved us closer each day to the best choice for our needs. We are certainly able to recommend Mr. Zebian as a real estate agent to anyone without reservation of any kind. His excellent interpersonal skills, together with his superior knowledge and experience in the field make him an ideal choice for any prospective home buyer.
We can only describe the entire experience in superlatives. Mr. Zebian made what is usually a dreaded chore into an enjoyable adventure

Bill & Helene Tomson
August 2, 2017
I recently listed my East Village Condo with Zee Zebian, of Urban Upgrade. He was prompt, detailed, and extremely helpful. He listed it immediately, and both he and his staff kept me posted on every showing, including tips for improving saleability. Zee was incredibly intuitive, and guided me in sealing the deal in a timely manner, and for the full asking price. I will definitely be using Zee again in the future, and I highly recommend him.
Tracey Starkman
November 26, 2024