House
$509,000
Martindale45 Martinridge Crescent, Calgary
5 bd2 baListed Aug 20Detached
Cochrane · Calgary · Airdrie · Chestermere · Rocky View County
Where the prairie meets the Rockies.
Real estate across the Calgary region, from first condos to Bearspaw acreages, with a REALTOR® who made the move here himself.
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Cochrane12 communities
Home base. River town under the front range.
Calgary13 communities
The northwest and west side, city limits to downtown.
Airdrie8 communities
Young families, new communities, a 20-minute commute.
Chestermere4 communities
Lake life on the city's east shoulder.
Rocky View County10 communities
Acreages, estates, and room to breathe.
Moving to Alberta
I didn't just study this move. I made it.
James left Ontario's GTA for Cochrane with a young family and never looked back. As a CERC certified relocation specialist, he runs remote purchases end to end: video tours, honest neighbourhood briefings, and the small-print details (schools, commutes, utilities on acreage properties) that brochures skip. Buyers arriving from out of province have bought homes here on his word alone, sight unseen.
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Pricing built from real comparables, not a hunch.
Every listing gets professional photography, paid social reach, and a pricing strategy grounded in what actually closed in your community. Start with a free, no-pressure home evaluation.
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5.0 · 19 Google reviews
All reviewsWe can't recommend James Hughes at CIR Realty highly enough! From start to finish he was professional, friendly and supportive. Our process became a stressful time for us; James remained calm throughout everything, stayed in constant contact, and helped us with every step of the way. It was great to be able to celebrate with him when we made it to possession day! Thanks again for everything James!
James gave us premium service throughout our purchase of a home in Cochrane. We really can’t praise him enough for all he did for us. He was responsive, answered questions, and followed up on every detail. Because we were purchasing from out-of-town, he provided live video tours of potential purchases and then went through the home again with us for the ones that were tops on our list. He communicated with us as often as we could have wished and kept us in the loop on every detail. He was meticulous in pointing out the features of each home, both good and bad. He was also a great negotiator and made sure we got a good deal. Even after we moved in, he was happy to come to the new home and orient us to some of the features that were unfamiliar to us. Absolutely a stellar experience throughout. We recommend him highly!
Where to begin with reviewing James? From the moment I first spoke to him through to the closing of our own sale and purchase he has been attentive, extremely responsive, knowledgeable and reassuring through the many twists and turns. He clearly demonstrated that he always had our very best interests at heart and I am thrilled with the results! James is professional, trustworthy and simply a good human that will guide you through your home buying and/or selling journey!
James and his team did an amazing job! He was very professional, helpfully, and was able to calmly and swiftly deal with any unforeseen issues that came up during the sale of my property. I was personally very impressed and would highly recommend James and his team to be your realtor for you next house sale!
James and his team at CIR are incredible! Never before have I had such outstanding service from a realtor. James took the time to listen to all of my needs and goals, and then worked quickly and tirelessly from start to finish to meet these needs and to ensure I understood the process thoroughly. I received updates and communications almost daily. James and his team went out of their way to promote my condo with virtually staged photos, an open house, and some extra incentives to get my condo sold quickly. At all times James was kind, caring, professional, hard working, honest, and reliable. I would HIGHLY recommend James Hughes and his team at CIR. Truly the best experience I have ever had with a realty team!
Moving from Ontario to Alberta, August 2024 and James has been our shining star. Both my son and family and my wife and I purchased homes based solely on James's insight, knowledge and recommendations, all done remotely. He has worked tirelessly for all of us and we can't thank him enough. Job well done James!!! You would be fortunate to have James for your real estate needs. Looking forward to meeting him in person when we arrive for our new life in Alberta.
We recently sold/purchased property with James. Based on our personal experience we would like to say that working with James was the best decision we made. He is highly professional, passionate, patient agent. Very knowledgeable, always willing to go an extra mile. He managed to maneuver us through every stressful situation. Responds to any questions, requests promptly. Definitely would recommend him if you are looking great agent to help you sell or purchase a property. Marta and Dariusz
5 stars all around! Wish I could give more! James was incredible! Very knowledgeable, honest and great with communication. He went above and beyond throughout our time together. He was able to assist my family in finding our dream home and handled the offer/negotiating process flawlessly. If you’re looking for someone to assist you with buying/selling look no further. You will not be disappointed! Thanks again James!
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How does the commission work on a sale?
We agree on a commission rate up front, in writing, before the listing goes live. It comes out of the sale proceeds at closing. The exact rate depends on the property and the marketing approach, and we walk through the numbers in the first call so there are no surprises.
Is it too early to talk if I might list in six months?
Not at all. Many seller relationships start months before the listing goes live. We use that time to plan prep work, watch comparable sales, and pick the right window to launch. No pressure, no rush.
Which areas do you cover?
Cochrane is home base, and the practice covers Calgary, Airdrie, Chestermere, and the acreage country of Rocky View County, including Bearspaw, Springbank, and Elbow Valley. If your property is further afield, I'll be honest about whether I'm the right fit or whether a referral makes sense.
What's the process for pricing my home?
It starts with the recent comparable sales in your community, then layers in the current active competition and a strategy that fits your timeline. You see the comparables and the math. The price is your decision.
What does the marketing look like on my listing?
It depends on the property, but typically: professional photography, paid social, video and drone where they add value, the MLS® System with full syndication, and targeted outreach to agents with buyers in your price band. Pre-listing staging guidance is part of the prep.
How long does selling typically take in the Calgary area?
It depends on price, condition, presentation, and the time of year. Spring tends to move fastest, and acreage properties run on a longer clock than city homes. A free evaluation gives you a realistic read for your property and the current conditions.
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