Kenton Ryan, SRES®, REALTOR® with RE/MAX First
I've been helping Calgarians buy and sell homes since 2007. After nearly two decades in this business, I've worked with thousands of families, but the clients who inspire me most are the ones navigating life's biggest transitions.
That's why I earned my Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) designation. It's specialized training through the National Association of REALTORS® designed specifically for working with clients aged 50 and over. It covers everything from the practical side of downsizing to the emotional weight of leaving a family home.
Why I Focus on Seniors Real Estate
Selling a home you've lived in for 20, 30, or 40 years isn't like any other transaction. There's history in every room. Memories in the backyard. It's personal.
I understand that. I work at your pace. I listen before I advise. And I make sure you have all the information you need to make a confident decision, whether that's selling now, waiting, or choosing not to move at all.
My approach is simple: your best interest comes first, always.
What Makes Working With Me Different
- SRES® training, I understand the unique financial, legal, and emotional considerations seniors face
- Patience, I work on your timeline, not mine. No pressure, ever.
- Calgary expertise, in this market since 2007. I know the neighbourhoods, the buildings, and the values.
- Full-service support, From decluttering advice to connecting you with movers, lawyers, and home care, I help coordinate everything
- Family involvement, I welcome your family into every conversation. Big decisions are better when everyone's informed.
- Also a licensed mortgage broker, I can help you understand financing options without sending you to a third party
My Brokerage: RE/MAX First
I'm proud to work with RE/MAX First, the #1 RE/MAX office in Canada (Top Office Canada 2025, Total Sales Volume, Largest Single Office). That means access to the best marketing tools, the widest network, and a reputation that opens doors for my clients.
Areas I Serve
I serve all of Calgary, NW, NE, SW, and SE, as well as:
- Airdrie
- Chestermere
- Okotoks
- Cochrane
- Rocky View County
I have particular expertise in 55+ age-restricted buildings across all quadrants of Calgary, from Calvanna Village and Varsity Villas in NW to Sanderson Ridge and Sierras of Evergreen in SW, and Westman Village and The Aviemore in SE.
What is the SRES® Designation?
The Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) designation is awarded by the SRES Council of the National Association of REALTORS®. It requires specialized education covering:
- Counseling seniors and their families through major real estate transitions
- Understanding housing options, from independent living to long-term care
- Reverse mortgages, estate considerations, and tax implications
- Accessibility and aging-in-place modifications
- Working with attorneys, financial planners, and other professionals in the senior space
- The emotional and psychological aspects of moving later in life
Not every REALTOR® has this training. When you work with an SRES®, you're working with someone who has invested extra time and education to serve your specific needs.
"My goal isn't to sell you a house. It's to help you make the right decision for this chapter of your life, whatever that looks like."
, Kenton Ryan, SRES®
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