Testimonials

Companies don’t hire people without first checking their references. You shouldn’t work with someone without checking their references either. Read what Warren & Sara’s clients have to say about they felt about their real-estate experience with them...

The Townleys – England to Calgary

We first heard of Warren through a contact in the UK and initially contacted him prior to our reconnaissance trip to Calgary in 2002. His help has been invaluable. At all times, whether via email or during actual visits to Calgary, Warren went out of his way to accommodate our search for both a house and a future school for the children. His website may imply that he works mostly around the city and the rural areas to the south, but his research on locations and neighbourhoods in the NW where we eventually chose to live, impressed us greatly. His knowledge and experience within the international relocation sector is second to none. Warrens laid back and unruffled approach to his work actually serves to his clients’ advantage – in other words, a challenging and stressful event is made easier and more productive. And fun! The level of detail that he went in to was extremely useful. For example, distance to school, to facilities, the presence of other families with children and many other relevant factors which would influence such an important decision as where to live.

We spent several days driving around rural locations and kept to a very punctual schedule when it came to house viewing. He had thought of everything and guided us through the process with care, a lovely sense of humour and practical advice.
When we landed , Warren and his wife Sara were there, ready and waiting at the airport. They had organised and collected a rental van for us and between the two vehicles our family of four plus Labrador were safely escorted to our house. Sara even drove Mark to a supermarket en route.
The weather wasn’t great and they weren’t too keen on the thought of us driving around, with jet lag, to find a restaurant late at night. And that’s really the kind of people they are: caring, professional, efficient and extremely kind - above and beyond any expectations that we had, but well within their level of service.
We regard them as friends, not as professional contacts and have no doubt that we shall continue to remain in touch.
Mark and Catherine, Adam, and Eleanor

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The Merricks – England to High River
 

After reading the comments made by others there is little more need said about the capabilities of Warren Green. This man amazed us with his patience, understanding and unforgettable personality. How many men do you know would babysit 4 sleep deprived kids and entertain a cranky Englishman and his neurotic wife? Warren lives by a simple saying "Don't Worry". When we were with him we never did and things ran more smoothly than the Sheep River itself! Few people are as good at their jobs as Warren is because he loves what he does and he's damn good at it. He not only makes immigrating easy, more importantly he makes it fun. We feel we have known Warren and Sara forever – that’s how they make you feel - as if you've come home! Mez, Debbie Merrick and children England to High River Forever grateful

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An International Relocation...
"We are strong believers in that 'what is meant to be, is meant to be' and although we have been researching our emigration to Calgary for a little of 4-years, it was not until 1-month prior to our departure from England that I discovered Warren & Alberta Immigration through nothing other than the internet!

Without a doubt - he was one of the best finds so far in our journey to Canada. Upon arriving in Calgary, Warren greeted us at the airport and had already pre-arranged a rental car and temporary accommodation which made a huge difference when you consider how much work goes into moving abroad. Within 24-hours of arrival Warren helped us take care of social insurance numbers, Alberta Health Insurance, bank account and cell phones.
Within a week of our arrival we had put together a list of houses and Warren took us on the grand tour through most parts of Calgary. However, he had recommended a smaller town called Okotoks to us, which we had heard of but never visited on our previous travels to Calgary. We just thought that it would be too far from Calgary, primarily thinking in terms of work and amenities.
Upon arrival to this little diamond of a town - we instantly felt a strong affinity to what lay before our eyes. The homes we started to look at were close to a private lake which is just perfect if you have kids, walking/biking trails, recreational center, golf course(s), schools and the list can easily go on. Even more amazing was the minimal commute time to Calgary considering the distance!
Warren is - happy, punctual, always a phone call away from you, knowledgeable about everything you need to know as a new Canadian and just a pleasure to know as a friend!
Not only has Warren helped shape our future here, he also provided some excellent words of encouragement when I needed them most. In doubts about work, Warren encouraged me to establish my own business here in Okotoks and Calgary. So far most of my work has been in the Okotoks area and so I haven't yet even needed to venture into the big(ger) city!!!
In summary - do not, I repeat, do not hesitate in recruiting Warren & Sarah in your journey to Canada. We guarantee you won't be disappointed!"
Jason, Claudia & Joshua

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The Abrams – England to Canmore
If you are considering using Warren & Sara to assist you with probably the biggest, most important move of your life, we only have one piece of advice for you – go for it! It’ll be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make (along with deciding to move to Alberta!)
We first contacted Warren almost two years ago, prior to coming out for yet another research trip. We were on the phone to one another for weeks before we came out, during which time he provided us with tons of useful information, contacts, links etc. Our trip was totally organized before we even got to Calgary which meant that the three weeks spent out here were incredibly productive. We spent most days with Warren. He showed us a range of houses in the various areas we were interested in, and explored many potential business opportunities. His time and knowledge were invaluable. He also arranged accommodation and a hire car at a much lower price than we would have otherwise paid.
We finally moved to Canmore in July 2004. Before we arrived Warren found us some perfect short-term rental accommodation
(and negotiated a discount for us!) and kept us in the picture when it came to real estate matters in this rapidly evolving town. He met us at the airport, and sorted out getting SIN numbers, Alberta Health Cover, a rental car, a cell phone and got us to our rental home all in one day! It would have taken us ages to sort all that out ourselves – with several trips back and forth to Calgary too. Many of our new friends that have made the move to Alberta, without the support of someone like Warren, still have these chores hanging over them. Warren also inspired us to take our driving tests and buy a car within 2 weeks of landing. On top of that, we were out looking at houses with Warren & Sara 3 days after landing and found (& bought) our dream-home after just five days of becoming Canadian Residents! Don’t get me wrong – they didn’t pressure us. It was quite the opposite – we were ready and eager to go, and they made themselves available at a moment’s notice.

The best thing about hooking up with Warren & Sara, though, isn’t the professionalism with which they operate, or the vast banks of knowledge that they will readily impart, it’s that we feel that we’ve made real friends in them, and that they are the sort of people who will never let you down. They are honest, sincere and generous, as well as being lots of fun – all qualities which become even more important when you’re in a unfamiliar new place, away from friends and family. We really can’t recommend them highly enough, nor thank them enough for all that they’ve done, and what they continue to do. Even though we’re settled in our new home, they are always available for friendship and advice. Milli, Darren & Indi Abrams England to Canmore

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An International Relocation In the summer of 2002 we made an orientation trip to Canada to see whether Canada would be our new home. We decided it in about two days, because we loved the country, the nature and its wildlife and the people who live in it. So we started the process of getting the visa. In June of 2004 we completed the whole process and we got our visa. Then we sold the house, quite the jobs and arranged all the things for coming to Alberta. We had some friends over here already and they asked us if we would be interested in getting in contact with Warren. He helped them out very well with the first difficult things when you are new to a country and maybe he was able to arrange an apartment for us. An apartment with two little kids is always better than a hotel, so we contacted Warren. He was very nice to us on the phone and we made a appointment to talk to each other again. At that time he arranged already a place to stay for us. As we are Dutch, we like to have everything arranged we asked him about things to sign, contracts and all those things. The only thing Warren told us all the time was not to worry, everything would be okay. So we arrived on May 14th of 2005 and we were brought to a wonderful place in Okotoks. Warren himself was not in the country at that time, so we still did not meet. But we had contact by mail and we also talked to his lovely wife Sara. They helped us out with so many things, unbelievable! Driver’s licenses, health care, looking for homes etc.

Finally we met Warren and it was like we knew him all our live. He was even better than that nice guy on the phone. Everything he said or promised, he did it. A real honest and trustful person. Marc got a job in one and a half week (that’s about the only thing we did ourselves!) and then we started looking for houses. Warren asked us what we would like and we searched the internet. We found some nice locations in Airdrie. That is a little town just 25 km above Calgary. For Marc’s job it was easier to live there, so we looked for houses in Airdrie. Warren took us all four to Airdrie and showed us all the houses. At every place he could show us the advantages and disadvantages. Because we are not used to this type of building, we knew nothing. We come from houses of brick and concrete to houses of wood and plastic. Everything was new to us, but Warren explained it all to us. He showed us around a whole day and on that first day we already found the house of our dreams. So Warren contacted the other real estate agent and told him our offer. They had contact a couple of times and about two days later we had the house. Then we needed a financial person and Warren knew someone. He never met him but heard good stories about him. So everything was arranged. Unfortunately we had to leave the apartment in Okotoks and we did not have our own house yet. But no worries, because Warren called around and he found us a place in Airdrie where we could stay the last three weeks before we got possession of the house. At the day we got possession of the house, Warren went with us to our new place and looked around if everything was the way it should be. He helped us moving our stuff in and it became our first place to live in Canada. Why choose for Warren when you decide to move to Alberta? That’s easy. He is an honest guy, he does what he promises, he gives you the feeling that you are the only person he works for, he and his wife Sara are two adorable persons, they know everything you have to do when you arrive in Canada, there is nothing too much for him, he is an excellent help during your search for a place to live, he knows the market here and he shares that knowledge with you. But above all he is just a wonderful guy and Warren and Sara will be your first Canadian friends when you decide to get in contact with them when you move to Canada. Marc, Ibolya, Kinga & Odett Fransen Airdrie, Alberta P.S. You can always contact us by e-mail to ask us anything about getting to Canada, having contact with Warren & Sara or whatever you want to know: marc.ibolya@shaw.ca In de zomer van 2002 hebben wij onze oriëntatiereis gemaakt naar Canada om te kijken of dit ons nieuwe vaderland zou worden. We waren er al snel uit en besloten bij Frans Buysse langs te gaan in Culemborg. Hij is een emigratiespecialist en hij heeft voor ons de visumaanvraag gedaan. In juni 2004 hadden we het hele proces achter de rug en hadden we ons visum. We hebben toen ons huis verkocht, banen opgezegd en alle dingen geregeld zodat we konden verhuizen. Vrienden die we hebben leren kennen tijdens een bijeenkomst van de emigratieconsulent, waren een jaar eerder al vertrokken en die vroegen ons kort voor vertrek of ze ons met Warren Green in contact zouden brengen. Hij had voor hen veel geregeld toen ze hier aankwamen, waaronder een woning. Omdat we met twee kleine kinderen zouden vertrekken, leek een eigen stek ons aantrekkelijker dan een hotel en zo werd het geregeld. We hebben met Warren gebeld vanuit Nederland en hij zou het allemaal gaan regelen voor ons. Als echte Hollanders wil je daar dingen van op papier hebben, maar hij vertelde ons dat het allemaal goed ging komen. Omdat je toch niet weet wat je te wachten staat, hoop je op het beste en wacht je rustig af. Bij aankomst in Canada haalden onze vrienden ons op, want zij hadden de sleutel gekregen omdat Warren in het buitenland zat. Ze hebben ons naar Okotoks gebracht naar een geweldig appartement waar we heerlijk hebben gewoond de eerste 6 weken. We hadden in die periode veel contact met Warren via de mail, maar ook telefonisch met zijn vrouw Sara. Ze hebben ons overal mee op weg geholpen. Waar moet je heen voor je rijbewijs, voor je ziektekostenverzekering, hoe zoek je een huis etc. Na een paar dagen hebben we Warren dan eindelijk ontmoet en het was of we elkaar al jaren kennen. Wat een vriendelijke man. Hij is heel punctueel, betrouwbaar en heeft veel kennis. Marc had in anderhalve week een baan (dat is zo’n beetje het enige wat we in die beginperiode zelf geregeld hebben!) en toen konden we op zoek naar een huis. Omdat het voor het werk van Marc praktischer was om boven Calgary te wonen, zijn we op zoek gegaan in Airdrie. We hebben het internet afgestruind en hebben een aantal huizen aan Warren doorgegeven waar we wel wilden gaan kijken. Hij heeft ons viertjes de hele dag op sleeptouw genomen en we zijn bij alle huizen gaan kijken. Overal liet hij ons eerst even rondkijken en dan vertelde hij wat hij zag. Niet of hij het mooi of lelijk vond, maar wat hij als objectieve buitenstaander er van vond. Zo wist hij bij de deur al te vertellen of er rokers woonden, hoorde hij het verkeer of wist hij of de tuin gunstig lag. Telkens kon hij ons de details laten zien waar we op moesten letten. Voor ons was alles nieuw, want we waren gewend aan huizen van beton en baksteen en hier hadden we te maken met hout en plastic. Op de eerste dag vonden we al ons huis van onze dromen. Warren is gaan bellen met de verkopende partij, heeft een bod gedaan, nog een paar keer gebeld en twee dagen later was het van ons. We moesten nog een paar weken wachten en helaas konden we niet zo lang in Okotoks blijven. Geen probleem, want Warren is gaan bellen voor ons en heeft woonruimte voor ons in Airdrie gevonden voor de laatste drie weken. Toen de dag van de overdracht was aangebroken, stond Warren bij ons op de stoep en heeft geholpen met de spullen verhuizen. Daarna heeft hij een rondje gemaakt om te kijken of alles zo opgeleverd werd als dat het beloofd was en toen hadden we onze eigen eerste stek in Canada. Waarom zou je met Warren in zee gaan? Dat is heel eenvoudig. Warren is heel betrouwbaar, wat hij zegt dat doet hij ook, hij is vriendelijk, kent de markt en deelt zijn kennis met je, hij en zijn vrouw Sara weten alles wat je moet weten en doen wanneer je voor het eerst in Canada komt, hij geeft je het gevoel dat hij alleen voor jou werkt, hij regelt van alles voor je en Warren en Sara zullen je eerste vrienden zijn in Canada wanneer je met hem contact opneemt. Als Hollanders denken we dan altijd “en wat mag het kosten”. Nou, wij hebben geen cent aan Warren betaald. Het geld dat hij aan ons verdiend heeft, komt bij de verkopende makelaar vandaan waar wij ons huis bij hebben gekocht. Die moet dan zijn courtage delen met de kopende partij. Dus aarzel niet en zorg dat je de beste kansen krijgt en neem contact op met Warren. Hij is de best denkbare partij! Groetjes van Marc, Ibolya, Kinga & Odett P.S. Als je nog twijfels of vragen hebt omtrent verhuizen naar Alberta of Warren, aarzel dan niet om ons te mailen: marc.ibolya@shaw.ca

__If you are serious about moving to Canada, then we can fully recommend the services of Warren and Sara Green, they are straight talking couple whose advice is simple and honest. We first met Warren at an Emigrate show and found him very easy to get on with.

We entered Canada under the Provincial Nominee Scheme and used Warren and Sara to both source Mark a job and assist us with our application. Warren sourced Mark an excellent job with a good company given the current economic climate warren sourced a firm that not only had a good domestic revenue but also a good international revenue, this certainly allayed any fears we had about job security when we emigrated.

The quality of the service didn’t end there, Warren met with us on a visit to Canada before we emigrated and introduced Mark to the firm he was to work for. On landing in Canada they sourced us temporary accommodation and later helped us to buy our first home in Canada. Nothing was ever a problem even down to Sara driving Vicky and our daughter Lucy to the Doctors when Lucy was ill and it was below -20c outside.

If you are looking for help to emigrate to Canada then we highly recommend the services of Warren and Sara Green, you defiantly feel in safe hands when they are looking after you. Mark, Vicky & Lucy____________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

The Netherlands to Okotoks

We, Rob, Berry, Lucy and our Belgian shepherd dog Orson, moved from Voorhout in The Netherlands to Okotoks in Alberta on 30 September 2006.

Our initial contact with Warren Green was via his website. We discovered his website because we started looking for houses in the Calgary area via the internet already a year before our move.
During our immigration procedure, we came into contact with other Dutch couples who already moved to Canada and had very good experiences with Warren, when he helped them finding temporary and permanent accommodation, arranging everything that comes with it when you enter a new country and to get around in the Calgary area.
So we contacted Warren ourselves and met him in person in March 2006 at the Dutch Expat- and Immigration fair in Nieuwegein in The Netherlands.
At that time we did not know yet at what date we would move, but our contacts with Warren were very pleasant. We had a couple of further contacts over the phone after that and when we knew our arrival date in Calgary, we agreed with Warren that he would pick us up at the airport and arrange a rental car for us.
We were lucky that we already had managed to get a temporary rental accommodation via a friend of us who was already living in Okotoks. Because when you have a dog, even for Warren who knows the local (rental) housing market very well, finding a rental accommodation would have been a big challenge.

And there he was when we arrived at the Calgary airport with our 120 kg of luggage on Saturday the 30th of September.
Lucky for us Warren has a big truck and helped us getting al the luggage into the back of it. Even for the large air kennel of our dog, there was more then enough space.
After we had picked up our rental car, Warren escorted us to the Super 8 hotel in High River, which we had booked for the first week after our arrival.
On Sunday we had a day of rest but on Monday Warren picked us up at the Hotel to drive to Calgary to arrange our SIN numbers and health cards. He also took us to a shop to get mobile phones, and helped us getting the best possible deal.
In the afternoon he took us to one of the local car rental companies in Okotoks where he arranged that we were able to change our rental agreement which saved us a lot of money on airport tax.

The next day Warren took us to the car registration agency in High River, so we knew where we had to register our car and do our theoretical drivers test.
Because The Netherlands does not have a reciprocal license agreement with Canada, you can not exchange your Dutch driver’s license for a Canadian one, but have to do a theoretical test and a practical driving test after you have passed the theoretical one.

In the afternoon we went to one of the local car dealers in High River to buy a car. Warren had advised us the dealer and had arrangement an appointment for us. As there are a very large number of car dealers all over the place, it was very nice that Warren advised us a reliable and good one, where he also had his own car in maintenance.

After Warren had taken us to a local bank to open a bank account and advised us a good school for Lucy, it was time to start looking for houses. Although we had a nice rental bungalow we did not want to wait too long with buying of a house because of the tight housing market in Alberta.
In the next couple of days we visited a number of houses with Warren but initially we did not find a house that we liked very much.

When Warren was away on a business trip his wife Sara took over. A week or so later we found a house with a nice green space on the back. After our first visit we were not overwhelmed, but the house also had very nice mountain views from the back, so we decided to pay a second visit.
After our second visit we were beginning to like the house more and more and Sara advised us to make an offer well under the asking price.
Bidding went over and over and at the end of a Sunday afternoon we came to an agreement with the sellers of the house. We both can say that Sara helped us to get a very good deal.

Too our big surprise, a month later when we were moving from our rental bungalow to our new house, Warren came with his truck and helped us to move our furniture. Where can you find such after sales service?

So when you are moving to the South of Alberta, we would certainly advise you to contact Warren Green. There are a very large number of realtors in the Calgary area, but we can’t imagine there is anybody who would have given us a better service than Warren and Sara Green did.

If you have any questions you can contact us by e-mail at: "Urban family" <urbanberry@telus.net>

Okotoks, January 2007

Berry, Rob, Lucy and Orson

Wij, Rob, Berry, Lucy en onze Belgische herdershond Orson, zijn op 30 september 2006 verhuisd van Voorhout in Nederland naar Okotoks in Alberta.

Ons eerste contact met Warren was via zijn website. We ontdekten zijn website omdat we, al een jaar voor ons vertrek, naar huizen in de omgeving van Calgary aan het kijken waren. Tijdens onze emigratieperiode kregen we contact met andere Nederlandse stellen die al eerder naar Canada waren vertrokken. Zij hadden goede ervaringen met Warren toen hij hen hielp met het vinden van tijdelijke en permanente huisvesting en al het andere waar je mee te maken krijgt als je naar een ander land vertrekt.
Daarom namen wij ook contact op met Warren en hebben hem in maart 2006 persoonlijk ontmoet op de Nederlandse Expat- en Emigratiebeurs in Nieuwegein, Nederland.
Aangezien we nog niet precies wisten wanneer we exact naar Canada zouden vertrekken, hadden we in de loop van het jaar ook nog telefonisch contact met Warren. Al deze gesprekken waren altijd plezierig. Toen we eenmaal onze aankomstdatum wisten, vertelde Warren dat hij ons van het vliegveld zou halen en een huurauto voor ons zou regelen.
Gelukkig konden we via een vrienden, die al geruime tijd in Okotoks wonen, tijdelijk een bungalow (gloednieuw!) huren. Omdat wij een hond hebben is dat namelijk niet zo eenvoudig om een huurhuis te vinden, zelfs niet voor Warren, die de lokale huizen markt goed kent.

Op 30 september in de avond kwamen we aan in Calgary met onze 120 kg bagage en een grote hondenkennel. Gelukkig heeft Warren een grote truck, waar alle bagage en de kennel makkelijk in paste. Daarna moesten we onze huurauto, die Warren voor ons gehuurd had nog even ophalen, en toen konden we achter Warren aan naar het Super 8 hotel in High River rijden. Het hotel hadden we geboekt als ons verblijf voor de eerste week.
Zondag was gelukkig een rustdag, maar op maandag haalde Warren ons al vroeg op bij het hotel om ons mee te nemen naar Calgary om onze sociale verzekeringsnummers en onze ziektekosten verzekering te regelen. Ook nam hij ons meteen mee naar een winkel om mobiele telefoons aan te schaffen tegen de scherpste tarieven. ’s Middags moesten we nog even naar een lokaal autoverhuur bedrijf in Okotoks, want Warren zei ons dat ons contract kon worden omgezet want dat scheelde aanmerkelijk omdat we dan geen luchthavenbelasting meer erover hoefden te betalen.

De volgende dag nam Warren ons mee naar een bureau waar je je auto registreert en waar je je theorietest moet doen voor rijbewijs. Helaas heeft Nederland geen overeenkomst met Canada, zodat je Nederlandse rijbewijs direct kan worden omgeruild voor een Canadees rijbewijs.
’s Middags zijn we naar een autodealer geweest in High River, waar reeds een afspraak voor ons was gemaakt door Warren. Aangezien er heel veel autobedrijven zijn is het moeilijk een juiste keuze te maken, maar door Warren’s advies kwamen we direct bij een betrouwbare garage terecht.

Nadat we bij een bank in Okotoks onze financiële zaken hadden geregeld, uiteraard had Warren deze afspraak al voor ons gemaakt, zijn we naar de school van Lucy gereden om haar in te schrijven. Ook dit bleek voor ons de juiste keuze. Daarna kwam er tijd om naar huizen te gaan kijken. Hoewel onze bungalow er mooi was, wilden we toch niet te lang wachten om iets te gaan kopen. De huizen markt in Alberta is erg gespannen en de prijzen blijven stijgen. De volgende dagen hebben we samen met Warren verschillende huizen bezocht, maar er was er toch niet één bij die ons hart sneller deed kloppen.

Warren ging die week op zakenreis en Sara, zijn vrouw, nam de zaken over. Een week later zagen we op internet een huis met een mooi parkje aan de achterzijde. Na ons eerste bezoek waren we nog niet uitgesproken enthousiast, hoewel we opgemerkt hadden dat we de bergen konden zien vanuit het huis. Na een tweede bezoek sloeg de vonk over en Sara adviseerde ons om een bod uit te brengen onder de vraagprijs. Het bieden was begonnen en aan het eind van de zondagmiddag kwamen we tot een overeenkomst met de verkopers. Sara heeft ons daarbij geweldig geholpen om tot een goede deal te komen.

Toen we een maand later konden verhuizen vanuit onze huur bungalow naar ons nieuwe huis, bood Warren aan om met zijn truck en grote oplegger te helpen om al onze meubels naar ons nieuwe huis te verhuizen. Waar kom je zulke service nou tegen?

Daarom, als je verhuisd naar het Zuiden van Alberta, adviseren wij je zeker om contact op te nemen met Warren Green. Er zijn heel veel makelaars in en rond Calgary, maar wij kunnen ons niet voorstellen dat er iemand is die ons een betere service zou hebben gegeven dan Warren en Sara Green.

Vragen? Stuur ons een e-mail: urbanberry@telus.net.

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The Baker Family, U.K. to Canada

Willing
   Amicable
     Reliable
       Resilient
          Energetic
             Necessary

If your reading this you are in the same situation we were a few years ago, and you will probably be thinking we do need some help to realize our dream but why should we use the above named person? Well his name says it all, the above statements fit the profile of Warren Green. We are a family of 6 -4 children now aged 25 years to 13, plus a small dog. Our decision to come to Canada was made as a family and together we are working to make it a success. Without Warrens help the transition and all the little things that needed doing would have been a lot harder and we definitely wouldn’t have got our luggage in a cab!!!! Warren was there to greet us at the airport and with the help of his big truck managed to transport our goods. He was there for us to get the children settled in schools, find a house, and just made life in the first few weeks generally go smoothly. We haven’t needed his help since those first few weeks but we know he will be there for us if we need him. We have now been living in Okotoks for three years.

Good luck with your venture The Baker Family, Neil, Debra, C.J., Gemma, Nathan, and Lara. (not forgetting the dog Pebbles)
Email t40djb@yahoo.co.uk

We are Peter and Judith Kustermans and this is the story of our immigration. In 2001 a Canadian cousin from Peter visited us in Holland. We had a great time together and really enjoyed her stories about Calgary and Canada. On the other hand, she really enjoyed her stay in Holland and we got an invitation to come to Canada one day so she could show us her beautiful country. In the summer of 2003 we planned our trip to Canada. First we spend three weeks in Vancouver, Vancouver Island, The Rockies and Calgary. We were overwhelmed by the beauty of the country and the kindness of the people. After these three amazing weeks we flew to Toronto and spend two weeks with relatives in Ontario. During these two weeks we spoke for the first time about moving to Canada. But it took us another 2 years and another trip to Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI), to make the final decision to immigrate to Canada. Because we fell in love with the western part of Canada we decided to move there. It would be an easier step to move to Ontario, because family could help us out. But our heart was in the western part of Canada. Peter is an electrical engineer, and because of the job opportunities in Alberta we decided to move to Calgary and surroundings. And looking back now, Warren maybe has been a better help than family.

Immigrating is a difficult process. A lot of paperwork has to be done, so we decided to get professional help from Buysse Immigration in the Netherlands. The visa application took us almost a year and a half. It was a long time, but it also gives you (and your family) the time to get used to the idea of moving to the other side of the ocean.
Through the Buysse website we got in contact we another Dutch family who immigrated to Canada. They told us about the great help they got from Warren Green. We found Warren’s website and read all these great testimonials, so we felt confident in contacting him. And until this day, we never regret this decision.

In Holland we contacted Warren by e-mail. Warren promised to pick us up at the airport, get a rental car, find us a place to stay, etc. Compared what we are used to in Holland, all of this was done in an informal way. No contracts, just a promise. And Warren did what he promised us and even more. He helped us with our SIN- number, health insurance, drivers’ license, phones, bank accounts, etc. The first day was a very busy day, but at the end of this day everything was done. Warren really knows his way around in Calgary and surroundings.

We decided that we wanted to live in Okotoks, because it’s only a 15 minute drive to Calgary (Peter works in the south). So Warren showed us around in Okotoks and showed us several houses which were on sale. He really knows what he is talking about. First we could look in the house ourselves and then he said what he thought about it. He was really honest and also said when he didn’t liked the house or gardens (“living in a fish bulb”, when 4 neighbors are looking in your backyard).
He also did the price negotiating on our behalf, found us a lawyer, and was present on the possession date.

Warren also helped Judith to find a job (was a reference) and phoned us on a regular basis to check if everything was alright.

Warren is really a great guy! He keeps his promises and knows what he’s talking about. If you are looking for help with your immigration, you really should call Warren.

If you have any questions you can also contact us: kustermans.j@shaw.ca

 

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An International Relocation
Warren Green…….What do we say, that hasn’t been written before. A very friendly, reliable, helpful, knowledgeable, genuine guy.
We first met Warren in when we were in Canada deciding if this was where we wanted to make our home, and almost from the start we new we wanted it to be. We met Warren through friends that had used him. Straight from the start Warren was very helpful, and supportive, he said ‘don’t worry it will be fine’. When we aired our concerns.
My husband got offered a job which required him to start in October, though we hadn’t sold the house we decided that we would all go out and help Roy settle in. Where we arranged with Warrens help to get started he took us to get our Health care, Social insurance numbers and drivers licences, and entertained our children and took our daughter to a store for a snack when she was hungry. After the 2 weeks I and the children would come back to England until the house was sold, which took a lot longer than we thought it would. As always Warren was at the end of the phone or replying to emails.
Finally we joined my husband; where again Warren was there this time helping us to find our first home in Canada. Taking us to viewings always smiling even when he wasn’t well, he was there when he said he would be. The house we now have as our home my husband didn’t even want to look at but Warren made him, and he changed his mind almost the minute he walked though the door!!!! Even though there were a few problems along the line, Warren was always on the phone with positive words. Right up to the last minute before we moved in Warren was there. He helped with a lawyer, mortgage, and job for my husband just about everything, Warren can help.
So if you’re thinking of moving to Canada, before you do anything Contact Warren Green it will make your move so much easier, he is the Man Who Can.

Helen, Roy, Simon & Lauren Denness

The Hogan’s – England to Okotoks
"WHAT A DIAMOND!"
A friend suggested we phone Warren, when she discovered that we were considering emigrating to the Calgary area. It turned out to be the best phone call we ever made. We first met Warren when we visited Calgary for a research trip, at which time Rick also sat tests and interviews for Calgary Police Service.
Warren sat with us over a cup of coffee whilst we bombarded him with questions - offer quite obscure ones!! He then took us around some areas and communities to give us a feeling for the areas and house prices. Whilst we were here he kept in contact, making sure that we had no problems or questions, even disappearing to Sandown Emigration Show in the middle of our visit and phoning on his return to ensure that everything was going smoothly.

We didn't feel pressured or harassed at all, he is a genuinely nice, caring person who wants you to make the right choices for yourself and your family.
Rick got the job and we returned to live in Okotoks with our two daughters . Warren picked us up from the airport, settled us into a condo, took us shopping and to pick up a hire car - the list is endless, I could go on forever! He seems to do the same thing for everyone. I don't know where he gets all the hours from, he is on the go constantly. This mans generosity knows no bounds.
As I am typing this we have been here 7½ weeks and have just moved into a dream home. Without Warren and his reassurances; both from the UK during the visa process, and since we have arrived, I am sure the process would have been a lot more stressful. I could gone on singing Warrens praises for hours - but will stop at saying a very big thank you to Warren for all of his help and support, but mostly for his friendship. We would not hesitate to recommend Warren to anyone. Especially as whilst we have been here we have heard some real horror stories about realtors who are out for only one thing - MONEY. Warren is the complete package that anyone could ask for in a RELOCATION EXPERT.
Rick, Chrissy, Cali and Sophie Hogan

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The Cokes Family

What can I say that others before me have not. Warren is a good guy and a professional, there has not been a time when I have phoned or e-mailed that he has not returned my calls. I like to think I'm his only client as he is always there for me anytime of day, but I know he's dealing with half of Okotoks and their problems.
We moved to Okotoks and like for many others and more to follow Warren met us at the airport. We gave Warren less than a week when I phoned him form England to tell him we we're on our way 'help', and he did, with his usual 'don't worry, I'll sort everything this end' and he did, because it was short notice he could only get us into a B&B, and what a B&B, it was fantastic, the setting was great,looking out to the
mountains, the breakfast was great, and the owners were great, we still keep in touch with them and consider them in our new circle of friends, and we have made many, all down to Warrens first initial introduction. We stayed in the B&B for 5 nights then Warren found a fully furnished apartment, which we needed because none of our belongings had arrived from England.
When we first got here we weren't sure whether to move to a acreage or stay in town, Warren showed us both, in the end we decided with town because of settling our son in school and making those very important friendships and guess what 6 months on we're moving to our acreage, which Warren found for us.
I can't tell you how smooth everything has gone for us and it's all down to one guy, Warren. My husband has a great job which he loves ( most of the time), our son is in a great school, which he loves, and I'm doing what I love, shopping and lunching with the girls, living the good life, can it get any better.
Thanks Warren, your a great guy to know and a good friend and thankyou Sarah for putting up with the endless phone calls to your home and the constant interruptions to your life, YOUR A GREAT TEAM.
Kim, Carl and Josh Cokes

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The Hill’s – England to Okotoks
We first contacted Warren when we were preparing to come to Calgary from the UK on a fact-finding trip, a trip for which Warren had already found us terrific accommodation close to the centre of Calgary. When we met him we were overwhelmed by his thoughtfulness and ability to listen to what we wanted and to help us find it. He spent hours taking us to schools all over Calgary and Okotoks getting our SIN numbers and Health Registration. We looked at houses, shops and car lots and all the time he had to put up with a seven year old who only wanted to know when he could go swimming! We kept in contact when we went back to the UK to complete the sale of our house until we landed in July. Our relocation was easy, exciting and enjoyable - everything we wanted it to be, because we had Warren to hold our hands. He found us our perfect home at a great price. The whole process from looking to completing took only 3 1/2 weeks. Warren ensured the whole process was conducted professionally and to a high standard, we even found him on the morning of completion checking out the jacuzzi (not literally!)
Thank you Warren for being there, for your support, and most of all for your friendship. It’s good to know that you are still there for us, only a phone call away. We believe that you wouldn’t find anyone better to help you with your move and don’t hesitate to recommend Warren to you.

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Trudy, Rob & Benjamin
I came over to Canada without my Wife and Son having left 22 years of Service life in the British Armed Forces to be greeted with this smiling face, His name Warren Green. I was still in fast mode from leaving the rain clouds of England and this man cheered me up straight away. Within days I had set up a bank account and
registered with Alberta Health, my SIN number and had seen numerous houses. My wife was in shock after a few calls when I had informed her I had secured a home for us all with the help of Warren. The first week was over and I had more or less done everything apart from my driving test and that was soon after when I had time to read the Highway Code book.
Warren is a very sociable guy that will make you feel very comfortable with a fantastic sense of humour which is a godsend when you are trying to make a new start for yourself as you do get a little flustered. We would not hesitate to recommend Warren to anyone who was thinking of immigrating to Canada as he is so thorough and has a very supportive wife too. Once you have yourselves sorted out and have settled Warren will still call to see if everything is ok and that's when you know you have a friend for life. Thank you, Warren and Sarah for everything, and for being friends too.
Your good friends Trudy, Rob and Benjamin.
 

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The Auld’s – England to Millarville
If you have just clicked onto Warrens web site then look no further. This guy will be able to help you big time. Whether you are emigrating from such places as UK, Australia, Belgium, or just moving internally within Canada.
Once we had clicked on to his site, we were able to contact some of his previous clients who verified how good he is, which gave us a level of security. The relocation package that Warren offers is fantastic.
From picking us up at the airport, getting us fed, (our first meal on Canadian soil was at our request, a burger diner called Peters Diner on Trans Canada 1 highway which if you like burgers you will never want a Big Mac/Whopper again), arranging for insurance cover for car/house, helping us buy our dream house within a week of arriving, driving me to customs to sort out our belongings, even driving downtown Calgary to take me to a job interview. These were just a few of the things Warren did for us, the list goes on.
Trust Warren completely. His insurance contact saved us $2000 on car insurance, he knows where to get the cheapest mortgage rate, we got an amazing 4.45% fixed for 5 years.
Whilst looking for our house, Warren was with us all the way. He advised us where we should look, and what we should look for. He will show you houses which need repair to houses which are maintenance free. What helps is if you can prepare a list of properties you want to look at and areas. Look on www.MLS.ca. Warren is not a 9-5 sort of guy, he will help as long as you need him to, to get the right house. Our deal was done within a week of arriving, Warren came on Saturday evening around 10 pm to get us to sign the forms. Warren can arrange for companies to give surveys on your potential property, well water quality, even companies to give quotes on renovations.
The really good thing is he is a realtor working for you, not the seller!!!
Rob and Juliette Auld and Family

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The van der Meulen’s – Vancouver to Okotoks
My husband and I are originally from South Africa. After living for 14 years in Vancouver, B.C., we relocated to Calgary. When my husband started his new job in Calgary, I remained behind in Vancouver with our son while our house was being sold. I did a lot of research regarding prices and different neighborhoods to live on the Internet. It was while investigating the town of Okotoks on the Internet that I came across Mr. Green's web site (okotoksrealtor.com). I was quite impressed with all of the information he provided about Okotoks, as well as the many useful links he had provided to other sites of interest (in my case, local schools).
I contacted Warren and arranged for him to meet with my husband, Gerard, to show him a few properties around the Okotoks area. Gerard and Warren kept in contact after that, and Warren regularly e-mailed me with encouraging tips regarding packing up and settling affairs in Vancouver. When my son and I arrived in Calgary in mid-August, we all met with Warren, who showed us a few more properties. During the next few weeks, we were in constant contact with Warren, who took the time to drive me around and show me many more houses, as well as places of interest in Okotoks (playgrounds, recreation centre, schools, stores). We found that Warren is very sensitive to one's needs: he will first assess what your requirements are, and then advise on the situation's pro's and con's. Warren is extremely helpful, patient, has a great sense of humour, understanding and caring, especially for people that have relocated from a different area and need a lot of guidance.
When we found our dream property (in this case a newer house on six acres located just outside of Okotoks), Warren negotiated a suitable price and took care of many other details, such as arranging for the home inspection, well water test, recommending a lawyer and a mortgage broker. Warren personally took us to the local school to register our son, and provided all of the information we needed regarding setting up utilities, telephone, television etc. When we moved into our new home, Warren insisted on being there first to "do a walk through" to ensure that everything was in order, and continued to be in regular contact with us. Warren is not only a great realtor, but also a really pleasant, dependable and honest person, and we would not hesitate to recommend him.
Deborah and Gerard van der Meulen
 

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The Harrison’s – England to Okotoks
We haven't even landed yet and we are indebted to Warren. "We" are Caroline, Lloyd, Alexander (5) and Joel (2) and are currently awaiting our paperwork before we immigrate to Canada hopefully at the end of October 2003.
We came across Warren Green, initially via the internet and then through Canada News, when we were doing our preliminary research into the possibility of going to live in Canada. Being British (and one of us being a lawyer to boot!) we were naturally sceptical about an offer of comprehensive assistance which was without charge, and we ignored the adverts.
We then met Warren for the first time in March 2003 at the "Emigrate" show at Sandown, and instantly took a liking to him and Sara, his wife. He told us that we could e-mail or telephone him as often as we liked, about anything, no matter how trivial it seemed. Warren might regret uttering those words, but we certainly have taken him up on them!

He has been an invaluable source of information about everything to do with our hoped-for destination (Calgary) and has been a stalwart at times when we've needed moral support and encouragement (well, this Immigration business is such a long, drawn-out affair!).
We made an exploratory trip over to Calgary in May and there was Warren to hold us by the hand! He met us at the airport (despite the fact that he had to queue in traffic for over 2 hours because of a chemical spillage!), took us to pick up our vehicle (a huge, family-sized Dodge Caravan; ideal, easy to drive and really cheap!) and then on to our accommodation. The accommodation was great (I can be very fussy!), incredibly cheap, immaculate and the perfect base for our fact-finding mission. Not content with this level of service, Warren took me shopping for groceries!
After a day of rest, Warren took us to look at some houses (old and new), got us a tour of a school and showed us a great location for our family to live. A whole day's worth of his time was taken up and yet we had told him from the outset that we weren't going to buy a house this time, we just wanted to look! As it happened, we loved the area we were shown so much that we decided there and then that we did want to buy a house. Warren, however, wouldn't let us jump straight in (proof that he's not just after easy money!), he made us spend the next few days looking around Calgary and checking out other residential areas that would potentially fit the bill. We did see some fabulous places, but none of them met the bill quite like the place Warren had shown us at the beginning of our search. He had gauged our family's needs and shown us the perfect location - he had then made sure we really thought about what we were doing, checked and then double-checked. The only pressure put on anyone was by us asking Warren to come with us to the developers. He came - three times in total, one of
which he spent amusing our children (they think Warren is great) and buying us donuts and coffee whilst we negotiated and discussed contractual terms with the Builders!!! For 4 hours!!!! In between times, Warren took us to a bank so we could set up accounts for ourselves, invited us to his home to have dinner together with Sara. (They didn't so much as flinch when our children smashed an ornament and knocked a glass of red wine over their lovely, light-coloured carpet!), At the end of our much too short stay, he took us back to the airport.
So where's the catch, you may ask? Well, there really isn't one. Really! The only way Warren will make money is from the seller of the house you may buy if you decide to use Warren's expertise as a realtor. You won't pay him a penny. He has no guarantee (nor does he ask for any such thing) that you will use him as your realtor, but frankly, why on earth would you let anyone else do it for you when you already have a friendly, reliable, and trustworthy expert there at hand?
Since our visit, Warren has remained in touch, answering our ongoing queries, helping us to chase paperwork and information, and, we hope he feels the same, has become our friend. We really couldn't commend him highly enough to you.
Caroline, Lloyd, Alexander and Joel Harrison

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The Thompson’s – England to Okotoks Warren Green Saved my Sanity!!!!!
Warren Green (or Saint Warren, as his is due Title) came to us like an angel from the darkness and rescued us from the clutches of an evil realtor. Bewildered and lost, he saved us from unwise decisions and an unhappy future. As friendly as he is professional, he guided and helped us through the building of our home, finding
us temporary accommodation and sorting our schools for our children. Saint Warren is truly one of the nicest people I have ever met. He is a veritable encyclopaedia of knowledge and nothing is ever too much trouble for him.
Ask yourselves what you want - a disinterested and unhelpful realtor whose job is governed solely by pecuniary advantage or a genuine, happy and extremely knowledgeable man who will guide you through the stressful and sometimes complicated process of settling in another country.
Warren has been a Godsend to us and we would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone thinking of moving to Alberta.
Michelle and Paul Thompson UK to Okotoks

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The Pizani’s
After a very exciting trip across the sea with four children we landed at three in the morning in a very snowy Calgary. We didn't know the city at all and spent the first few weeks finding our way around in temperatures of minus 20 and very snowy.
Finding where to live proved difficult especially when we had to consider the educational needs of four children. After speaking
to an employment consultant that we had worked with from the UK who just happened to ask how we were and caught me on a low moment I said we were wandering around a large city and didn't know where to look for a house. It was proving difficult to find information about each neighbourhood and its facilities and amenities. Just a few hours later Warren phoned and rescued us and showed us around. It was really like meeting a friend.
Warren has proved to be a real Canadian friend - just what you need when you arrive in a new country. Nothing has ever been too much trouble for him and he has certainly helped us settle. The kids love him and really enjoy seeing him and he always asks after them and is full of suggestions if we need information.
Warren said first things first get rid of the hire car and spent all day that Saturday driving Mike around the garages and helping him out with the Canadian way of doing things. I did say to Warren that Mike would never buy a car in one day but they did. How many estate agents do you know that would spend time finding you a car? He has introduced us to other people in our situation and gave us contacts to find out how other peopled settled and shared their experiences.
He made appointments with all the schools and took us to meet with the principals and showed us all the facilities in the area we were most interested in. Once the children were registered he even took us shopping to buy the necessary school equipment for the children! He has really made the difference and now we are settled in Okotoks we always feel that Warren is just a phone call away and always ready to help out or just give us advice. In those early days it was nice to feel someone really cared how we were doing and he has kept in close contact with us and that contact is still there which is really reassuring.
I would have no hesitation in recommending the services of Warren Green. I only wish that we had been in contact with Warren before our arrival in Canada. You certainly need a friend when you arrive in a new country and what better than a local Canadian to give you first hand information.
We are happy now to meet with new arrivals to make friends and compare experiences. He even helped us move into our house with the four children and all those boxes etc.!!
The Piznia’s

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The Holt’s – England to Calgary
Our consultant for immigration, Victoria Laskowski, recommended Warren Green to us. Warren made contact with ourselves whilst we were still in the UK. He immediately put us at ease with his confident manner, explaining that he would organize everything in Canada and we need only worry about the UK side of things. It was soon apparent to us that Warren would greatly surpass the role of realtor. His welcoming smile met us at the Calgary airport reassured us that everything was going to be OK. Warren had already found temporary accommodation for us; he took us shopping for food supplies, found us a rental care and took us to get our insurance cards for work and Alberta Health cards.
Despite us having a rental car Warren insisted on taking us back to the airport to collect our cat a few days later, this further evidence of his. He kept in regular contact with ourselves and took us to the area we wished to live and showed us all the local amenities. Warren took us to all the houses that were both in the area we wanted to live and the price range. He pointed out the pros and cons of all the individual features each house had. We are of the opinion that he made sure we made an informed decision on our new home.
When Kev’s work took him to Brazil, he kept in regular contact with Sue and greatly assisted in the move to our new home, a move that Sue had to do alone as Kev was still away. Warren and his truck were on hand when we needed to collect furniture from a store in the city.
We cannot begin to express our gratitude to Warren, not only is he an outstanding realtor agent we have also come to regard him as a friend.

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The Bruce’s – Frankfurt to Okotoks
When I first contacted Warren Green, he promised me a stress free immigration to Calgary and all at no expense to me. Having moved a number of times in Europe, I guessed it was sales talk. To my surprise he delivered on this promise completely.
To be helped by Warren is an experience I feel everyone moving to Alberta should go through. He is a man who totally fulfils all of his promises, from collection at the airport, sorting out health and registration details, sorting out a mobile phone (I needed to keep in contact with my company), organizing car rental at special discounts and then finding the home that you want, not the home the realtor wants to sell which I have experienced in the past.
On the first day of home hunting, Warren didn’t even have us look at homes. Instead, he toured areas and schools with us, allowing us time to speak to the staff, so that we would know exactly where we wanted to stay. Once that was decided he short listed the homes which fitted our needs and toured us round them , allowing us to return to the homes as often as was needed, always making us feel that he had all the time in the world for us and our needs.
When we decided that nothing currently on the market really satisfied our needs, he went out and negotiated with builders on our behalf and sorted out a fantastic deal for us on a new home. Once we had agreed on the home, which was still in the process of being built, Warren didn’t grab his commission the builders and run, he continued to help and assist, visiting the home to check on progress more often than we did. Keeping us informed at all times of what was happening and what we had to do, smoothing out any challenges which arose. Advising on telephone connections, electrical and all the myriad of things that pop up at the time of moving. Even assisting with moving things in his pickup and telling me the best hairdressers etc.
All this help allowed me to do what I needed to, which was to continue on with my work, and support my family during the move. If you wish to have your faith in human nature (and realtors in particular) restored, then contact Warren and enjoy the experience. My wife and I certainly will never consider using another realtor while we live in Alberta.
Graham and Eileen Bruce

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The Maton’s – England to Calgary
We would like to say how impressed we were with your services when buying a home in Calgary. You were recommended to us by one of your previous clients and her confidence in you was well founded. Coming from England, where buying and selling a home can be very stressful, the whole experience was wonderfully pain free.
Your advice and lack of pressure were most welcome. We would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone, especially those arriving from the UK! Moving to a new country is hard enough work as it is, to know that you can rely on a 'local' to be supportive and have your best interests at heart definitely takes the pressure off.
Jenny and Ian Maton (Calgary)

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The Neish’s – Scotland to Calgary
When purchasing a house and dealing with the legal requirements surrounding house possession times can be quite trying, however when we met Warren Green all our problems disappeared. Warren answered all our questions, showed us a variety of houses until we found our perfect house. That was not the end. Warren introduced us to all the right people, a solicitor, a mortgage broker and insurance companies etc. During the acquisition of the house Warren picked us up from the airport, took us to the solicitor, the phone, gas and electrical companies and helped us in so many ways we could not list them all. We would gladly recommend Warren Green as the best Realtor to help in all areas of property possession and associated requirements. We would like to give Warren a big thank you - we wouldn't have managed without you.
Bob, Carol, Robert and James Neish Scotland

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Gita Shadabi – Iran to Calgary
I am very happy to recommend Warren Green as an honest and reliable realtor, who assisted me to buy a house in Calgary S.W. with the utmost professionalism. Arriving from Iran with leaving in Calgary for two years, I found Warren to be helpful and sympathetic. He gave me very good advice finding a good house, recommended a good broker for mortgage, and explained the process into a more understandable language.
Gita Shadabi Iran

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The Melkjorsen’s – South Africa to Okotoks
It was an absolute pleasure buying a house with Warren Green as our Realtor. The process was smooth and hassle-free. We found his advice valuable, his negotiation effective and noted him to be honest and professional in all his dealings. Our only regret is not having met him sooner, when we first arrived in Canada from
South Africa, as we could have benefited immensely from his advice and assistance to newly landed immigrants. He is an open, friendly individual and a great person to do business with. I have recommended him to a number of friends and acquaintances that are considering relocating to Okotoks and surrounds.
Geoff & Anita Melkjorsen
Okotoks (ex-Durban: South Africa)

The Buchanan’s – England to Calgary
We would like to thank you for all the help you have given us over the past 2 months. Not only did you assist us with the large things, like finding and buying a house, but you also took that extra time to help us sort out the smaller things such as finding a mortgage advisor and lawyer and contacting the utility companies. When you emigrate to a new country, things can seem very confusing, but you steered us through the house buying process with ease and helped us settle into our new lives. That extra help on your behalf made things so much easier for us and we are extremely grateful. We would have no hesitation in using your services again and recommending them to others.
Bill and Tracey Buchanan United Kingdom

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Pete Van den Wildenbergh – Belgium to Okotoks
Moving from Antwerp (Belgium) to Calgary, with 2 kids, is not easy. Thanks to Warren Green it became an exciting experience after all. Warren found a perfect house at a correct price within a matter of days. But that is not the only thing, he also:
- Picked us up at the airport
- Settled us in our temporary apartment (including the first trip to the supermarket)
- Arranged a rented car
- Helped us completing the necessary forms regarding health care and social insurance
And last but not least, Warren does it all on time, with a smile and for free!
Thanks to Warren's integrity he managed to create and maintain a network of reliable business relations. For a newcomer, being able to rely on a good lawyer, find a decent used car, etc. are important issues to get settled in your new environment. On these important issues, Warren's business relations became invaluable. Warren Green turned out to be the perfect realtor, as well as the best immigrant counsellor and also our first Canadian friend.
Pete Van den Wildenbergh - Okotoks (August, 2001) pete@wilboo.org www.wilboo.org
 

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Relocating to Calgary from out of Province...
Warren did a very good job on finding a home for my family and myself. He was very quick on narrowing down our likes and dislikes. He was very dedicated to our needs. Mr. Green was able to find us a house in our price range in less than a
week. I would definitely recommend Mr. Green's services to anyone who is looking for a house in the Calgary area.
Chris and Carol Urban

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Relocation from Calgary to Okotoks...
It is with great pleasure that I recommend Warren Green as a Real Estate agent. We were fortunate to come across Warren when we decided to relocate to Okotoks. We found Warren to be a very forthright and honest man. He was a pleasure to work with. Warren was very professional in his role as advisor and go between with our builder. Warren was also very helpful with the sale of our home in Calgary. I would not hesitate to give Warren's card to anyone we know who could benefit from his services.
Christina and Derek Scansen

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Relocation from Calgary to Okotoks...

Warren has been instrumental in the sale and acquisition of two properties for us in the past year and a half. His professionalism and dedication is second to none. Warren’s keen sense of a customer’s needs, wants and capabilities sets him apart from all realtors we've experienced.
He understands what a large undertaking buying a home is, but makes it so painless and stress free. Not only do we consider Warren to be an exceptional real estate professional, we also consider him a true friend in every sense of the word. Without a doubt, recommending Warren to friends and family would be easy.
Maria Pires & Jamie Cizik Okotoks

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Relocation to Calgary from Vancouver
Warren Green was instrumental in making our move from Vancouver, B.C. to Calgary both a reality and a pleasure. We are first time home-buyers and were convinced that we wanted an acreage.
Thanks to Warren's experience, he had the foresight to show us several types of homes, in various settings. We soon realized an acreage was not the ideal setting for our young family and we bought a beautiful home in Calgary with walkways, parks and amenities at our fingertips. We could not be happier with our choice. Warren couldn't have made the purchase easier ... it was truly one-stop-shopping. He put us in contact with a mortgage broker who lined up financing at below market interest rates, a lawyer to handle all the legal aspects, and a house inspector to ensure the home was in good repair. We could not believe how smoothly the entire process flowed.
Thanks Warren, for making this aspect of our relocation such a pleasurable, stress-free experience.
Loreen and Rod Ormon, Calgary

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