Barb Desautels

CIR Realtor Barb Desautels isn’t afraid of hard work, cheerfully taking on the tough research, navigating paperwork, and engaging with her community.An experienced agent with a focus in Calgary’s northeast and northwest and a particular interest in helping first-time home buyers, Barb has helped clients from all walks of life and every part of the world – from Boston to Bahrain and everywhere in between – handling questions on everything from air conditioning to cockroaches and bus stops.“There are no short-cuts: When I’m asked to look into something I check it out, whether that means timing the walk to the nearest bus-stop or shopping for furnaces, my clients get the first-hand information they need and want,” Barb says.Barb has followed paper trails, undaunted, to financial institutions in the Philippines, the US and the UK, to help her clients.She stood by one client for over a year – long after other REALTORS® had moved on – patiently educating her on the necessary steps towards home-ownership. “I love to see the look on my clients’ faces when I hand them the keys, and with this client, it was all worth it. I don’t know who was more pleased!” Barb says.Keen to help clients avoid pitfalls, Barb sees it has her job to inform clients, keeping their interests front and centre.“I’d love to sell nothing but million dollar homes, and although many people want a property that’s beyond their means, I tell them to be realistic.” Barb says frankly. “I say to clients you have to keep in mind mortgages are a monthly bill that won’t go away, and that they’ll continue to have other expenses. I don’t want anyone to be house poor.”And Barb’s commitment doesn’t end with research and guidance. She’ll put in the hard work, too, when it comes to staging, to cleaning, and anything else to make clients feel looked after and informed.Committed to her community and her strong family values, Barb is a monthly supporter of Calgary Real Estate Board’s 'Home at Last’ charitable foundation, and has donated both time and money to non-profit housing initiatives, helping to ensure that families and children less fortunate also have a place to call home.Barb personifies a positive outlook in all facets of her life, and her personality is warm and friendly. When the time comes for you to buy or sell your home, be sure to give Barb Desautels a call – you’ll be glad you did!Specialization: Residential, Condominiums, Residential Investment