Owning a home is a milestone in life that reflects who you are and where you are going. In an ever-evolving landscape, Ben Knopp is a proud Calgarian, 3rd Generation REALTOR and your dedicated point man. Having lived in Calgary his whole life, Ben brings depth of insight and an appreciation for the city's vibrancy, with a strong foothold in the inner city real estate communities where he grew up.
After an early career playing professional hockey and a successful stint in the energy sector, Ben had an opportunity to reflect, recalibrate, and redefine his passion with a rewarding career path. Real Estate draws on Ben's thirst for community, architecture and design, pairing with his love of people and connection that is centric to the home.
After an early career playing professional hockey and a successful stint in the energy sector, Ben had an opportunity to reflect, recalibrate, and redefine his passion with a rewarding career path. Real Estate draws on Ben's thirst for community, architecture and design, pairing with his love of people and connection that is centric to the home.
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I am proud to call Calgary my home. I was born and raised in this beautiful city and I'm as local as they come. With over 30 YEARS of Family experience within the Calgary Real Estate industry, I have seen a lifetime of Real Estate business first hand. Hard work and dedication are my core values and what drives me to work with you to achieve your Real Estate goals.
What fabulous value for this stylish inner city townhome! Immaculate condition inside and out. 3 storey, 2 bed, 2 bath and close to 1,300 SF. Located conveniently on 7th Street SW where you have walkable access to all the trendy inner city restaurants, shopping, coffee shops, schools, parks, playgrounds, and 17th Avenue just steps away!
Choosing to buy a home is one of the biggest decisions you'll make in your life. It's a complex ordeal that requires a lot of planning, and instating the help of a knowledgeable REALTOR to make the process run smoothly. To ready you for this, here is a general overview of what to expect and prepare.
Mistake #1 Not knowing what they can afford before making an offer. The best way to avoid this is to get pre-approved for a mortgage so you know exactly how much you can afford. Usually pre-approvals are free. Mistake #4 Not finding problems with the home before buying it. You should always have a professional inspector look at the home before buying it, otherwise you could be looking at huge repair costs later on.
Many people think that serious defects in a home are easy to spot, but the truth is, often the most serious and costly problems can only be detected upon very close inspection. When you are considering buying a home, look for the following six telltale signs of serious problems.
Make sure you are confident that both water systems: the one that brings fresh water in and the one that takes sewage out are functioning well before signing on the dotted line.Before you agree to buy you should make sure that you can run all of the appliances you want to and even power tools at the same time without having a power failure.
Make sure you are confident that both water systems: the one that brings fresh water in and the one that takes sewage out are functioning well before signing on the dotted line.Before you agree to buy you should make sure that you can run all of the appliances you want to and even power tools at the same time without having a power failure.
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Alli McDonald
Oct 28, 2020
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Aunna Genoway
Oct 01, 2020
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Working with Ben has been a great experience for us and our family. We live abroad and we were looking to relocate to Calgary but we didn’t think it would be possible for us with such a unique situation. Ben went above and beyond to help us find our home. He sent videos of homes that interested us, looked at homes with our extended family members while guiding us around on video calls and gave us reliable advice on the neighborhoods in the Calgary area. He worked hard to get us a home in our budget through negotiations then attended the inspection in our place, acting in our best interest in
Liping Bao
Sep 25, 2020
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It was a pleasure working with Ben to buy a condo in Beltline community. He is very professional, and always provided valuable recommendations to help us making decisions. We viewed many condos with Ben. He never pushed us to put an offer and always gave us straight comments when he felt a condo didn’t fit. We got whatever we wanted at the end with his help and we really appreciated his service. Would definitely recommend him to whoever wants to buy or sell a property in Calgary!
Janna McManes
Sep 13, 2020
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We came to Ben with two properties to sell and a pretty specific idea of what we were looking to purchase. Ben worked patiently with us to get both properties sold and get us into our dream home. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and we couldn’t have done it without Ben’s help. He was always available and responsive to our questions and concerns. Selling and buying your home is such a stressful process and Ben helped keep our heads clear and our emotions calm.
D. S.
Aug 21, 2020
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Kate Richardson
Jul 12, 2020
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I'm always unnerved, and feel completely out of my element, when it comes to real estate, but Ben made the experience of selling my condo a lot easier, clearer and more human than these experiences have ever been for me in the past. He was always very open, honest and candid; never made me feel like a question was dumb, and I always felt like he was giving me his honest and thorough thoughts, even when difficult decisions arose. I felt informed and supported throughout the process of selling my condo; as such I recommend BK by Charles Real Estate to anyone looking for guidance in buying or selling
Lesley Wanchulak
Jun 21, 2020
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We had a fabulous experience working with Ben on the sale of our home. The professional photos and video Ben provided as part of his services were outstanding and greatly helped to sell our home quickly in an incredibly tough market, during a pandemic! Ben is honest, efficient, and went above and beyond for us. We look forward to working with Ben again and will be recommending him to our friends and family.
Conlan Seder
Oct 24, 2019
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I met Ben through hockey 17 years ago. He was a great teammate and leader then and that carries through to today. Working with Ben was a fun experience! He never put pressure on us and helped guide us through the sale and purchase of our homes. We knew we would have a tough time selling our 4-plex unit because of the market, but Ben was able to get it sold for a price we were happy with.
Once we sold, Ben worked hard with us to narrow our search down. My wife and I flip-flopped on neighborhoods a few times, and Ben was always patient and helped us weigh the pros and cons of each. We found the
Once we sold, Ben worked hard with us to narrow our search down. My wife and I flip-flopped on neighborhoods a few times, and Ben was always patient and helped us weigh the pros and cons of each. We found the
Calgary
Jul 27, 2019
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I rarely leave reviews but this guy is TOP shelf!!! I had the pleasure of working with Ben Knopp on several real estate transactions. I’ve always heard great things about the Charles Real Estate group. Ben just seems to go above and beyond. Not only is Ben professional but he is also extremely knowledgeable about what he is selling. Take it from me as a custom home builder & home inspector. Most importantly, Ben is able to understand and read his clients needs accurately. It was refreshing to see! I am extremely impressed by Ben expertise in the market and can’t say enough good things. I highly
Marion Smith
Jan 03, 2019
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Charlie Sheena
Sep 10, 2018
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Katie Wright
Nov 13, 2017
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Sold our house in less than a month when we struggled to sell it with another realtor. He suggested a few minor repairs and touch up that our previous realtor said were not necessary. We also staged it on his recommendation and BOOM! #bluesold It really does pay to listen to the best! Yes I have known Ben for for over 20 years but he has impressed me from the very start of this career. His marketing and client care was exceptional.
Scott Schoneck
Jun 05, 2017
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Patient, Approachable, Professional, Personable, Hard working, Knowledgeable, just some of the things to describe Ben and his outlook on buying and selling homes. Ben made the process very easy for us as we both bought and sold with him. His knowledge of the market is extensive, and he listened to us regarding our needs for our new home. He is available anytime, makes you feel at ease every step of the way, and he delivers- There is no better out there in the Real Estate Game than Ben Knopp!!
Kay McMillan
Apr 20, 2017
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When reaching out to Ben, we had no doubt that he would find us our home! He was amazing to work with and I would recommend him in a heartbeat! His attentive and professional personality made our experience… smooth and fun. He provided us with endless knowledge, support and patience. He knew exactly what we were looking for and got us into an amazing place that we are beyond happy with.
Natasha Sawatsky
Feb 08, 2017
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Kelsy Ully
Oct 12, 2016
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Ben helped us to sell our condo and purchase a new home. Even during a slumping market he was able to market our condo to potential buyers and get it sold. He has great marketing material and hosts an excellent open house. While we were waiting for our condo to sell we were diligently looking at houses to purchase...and there were a lot! Ben was… extremely patient with us and took the time to learn what our must have's and wants were which helped to narrow down which properties to view. We had a lot to choose from as the market had been flooded with listings but, we just couldn't find the
