Scott Baker:
"A Native Calgarian's Story"

Scott Baker was born and raised in Calgary, in a number of neighbourhoods. He spent his school years up to junior high in Calgary. He attended high school in Winnipeg, where his family had been transferred. "I graduated high school and moved myself back to Calgary one week later", Scott says, with a smile. "I am a true Calgarian and couldn't wait to get back. Looking back, I have great friends from my time there, but there was no doubt where home really was".

A Lifetime of Sales and Marketing. Scott graduated from college in business administration, and has spent over 28 years marketing or selling products and services. He helped bring to market many consumer products in the 80's and 90's, and achieved award-winning success. The one major strength Scott felt he brought to any organization was his people skills. "The ability to read and interact with people of all types is vital to working in a service industry", says Scott. "I am proud of the relationships I have established with my clients. At the end of the day, that's what I get the most satisfaction from." Scott's desire to work more closely with customers led him to real estate.

A Commitment to Family. Scott and his wife Terrie combine careers with raising their four children. "Kids help keep you grounded, and provide you with perspective", says Scott. "They provide me with the incentive to be organized, so that I have time for them as well as the endless commitments of real estate".

A Strong Sense of Community. Scott spent many years coaching minor hockey and baseball. "When you help kids reach even a small portion of their potential in life, they remember those achievements, and become better adults", says Scott. A donation to the Children's Miracle Network is made from the proceeds of every sale by Scott. "They perform a vital role in helping kids, and I strongly believe in this organization. RE/MAX is a strong corporate citizen, and it's important that we give back. They have always understood that dynamic.

Entrepreneurial Spirit. From the lemonade stands and paper routes growing up in Brentwood, to the leading edge websites and marketing of today, Scott believes strongly that satisfying the client is the key to success. "Consumers are very knowledgeable today, so staying ahead of the pack means having the answers they need, when they need it", says Scott. "When over half of my business comes from past client referrals, it is vital that they have a smile on their face when the sale is complete." That means Scott spends a great deal of time and money on marketing for his clients, so their home receives maximum exposure, worldwide.

Superior Client Care. When a client asks Scott to help them with their real estate needs, they are entrusting him with what may be their largest financial asset. This fact is not lost on Scott and his team. "It's not a cliche to say that satisfying my clients is the most important aspect of my business", says Scott. "That's why every client receives a written guarantee that I will do everything that I say I will do, or they can fire me. I'm proud to say, that has never happened."

When you entrust Scott to sell your home, you can be sure that every detail will be taken care of, including up-to-date market information, constant feedback, and suggestions on staging and readying your home for sale, always mindful that even though you are selling your home, you are also living in it. (Unless you are selling an investment property.)

Scott has a motto, that while it isn't his originally, he recites to himself and his children regularly. "Do, or do not, there is no "try'. I'm not a fan of making excuses. While no one can reach perfection, we can all strive for excellence. That's my goal with every client, because that's what they should expect."