Jessica Chan

Q: What is Jessica Chan's approach to working with clients?

Jessica describes her commitment as 'a Realtor who listens and cares for your needs.' In practice that means taking the time to understand what a client actually wants before showing a single property or pricing a single listing, then providing candid advice grounded in three decades of Calgary market experience. Most of her business comes from repeat clients and referrals from people she has worked with before.

Jessica Chan, broker and REALTOR® at Jessica Chan Real Estate & Management

"I am your Realtor who listens and cares for your needs."

That has been Jessica's commitment to her clients for more than 35 years. Her mission is to provide the best real estate service she can, and to use everything she has learned over three decades in Calgary to help clients buy and sell with confidence.

35+ Years in Calgary Real Estate

Jessica Chan moved to Canada in 1987 and became a licensed Calgary real estate agent at the end of 1990. She has been continuously active in the industry ever since, working through every major Calgary market cycle: the early-1990s recovery, the oil boom years, the 2014 correction, the pandemic-era market, and today.

That continuity matters more than it might sound. Agents who started in the last five years have only ever seen one kind of market. Jessica has helped clients sell in soft markets when patience and pricing strategy meant the difference between selling and sitting, and she has helped clients buy in hot markets when discipline kept them from overpaying. The judgment that comes from three decades of doing this work in one city is hard to replicate, and it is what she brings to every client conversation.

Her track record reflects that experience. Jessica has been recognized as a Top 10 MLS Realtor in Calgary every year from 2012 to 2022, was the Top #1 Selling Agent in Calgary in 2009, and earned Top 100 RE/MAX Agent Worldwide recognition from 2011 to 2014. See the full list of awards she has received over her career.

How Jessica Works With Clients

Most of Jessica's business comes from people she has worked with before, or from referrals those clients pass along to family and friends. There's a reason for that, and it shows up consistently in the reviews she receives.

Clients describe her as detail-oriented, organized, and a strong negotiator. They mention that she listens carefully before offering advice. They mention that she explains things clearly without rushing. They mention that she stays involved in the strategic moments that matter (pricing, offer terms, negotiation) rather than handing those off.

What she actually does in practice:

Listens first. Before recommending neighborhoods, price points, or strategy, she takes the time to understand what the client wants out of the move and what their constraints are.
Gives candid advice. If a listing is priced optimistically, she will say so. If a property a buyer loves has issues that will affect resale, she will say so. The job is to help clients make informed decisions, not tell them what they want to hear.
Stays involved where it counts. Showings, paperwork, and day-to-day coordination flow through her team. Pricing strategy, offer terms, and negotiation are hers personally.
Follows through. Real estate transactions have dozens of small moments where things can go wrong. Jessica's reputation is built on catching those moments before they become problems.

The Path to Building a Brokerage

For the first two decades of her career, Jessica worked as a solo agent with one assistant. She built the business the old-fashioned way: by doing good work for one client at a time, earning their referrals, and slowly expanding her network. That period produced recognition like the Top #5 RE/MAX Agent in Western Canada (2009) and the Top #1 Selling Agent in Calgary (2009).

By 2010, demand had grown to the point where one person could no longer give every client the level of attention they deserved. That year she founded Jessica Chan & Associates, bringing on additional agents and support staff so the team could grow without losing the personal service that defined her practice. The team went on to earn Top #1 Selling Team in Office (2011-2021), Top 10 RE/MAX Teams in Calgary (2011-2014), and Top 100 RE/MAX Teams in Canada (2011-2021).

In October 2022 she took the next step and became a licensed broker, founding Jessica Chan Real Estate & Management Inc. Her vision for the brokerage is straightforward: train more agents who share her approach to client service, and continue helping Calgarians achieve their real estate goals one transaction at a time. You can learn more about the team she has built.

Industry Recognition

Over her career, Jessica has earned some of the most distinguished awards in Canadian real estate. The full list is on the awards page, but a few highlights:

RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award
RE/MAX Hall of Fame
RE/MAX Circle of Legends
RE/MAX Luminary of Distinction
Diamond Club, Chairman's Club, and Platinum Club recognition
Top 10 MLS Realtors in Calgary every year from 2012 through 2022
Top 100 RE/MAX Agent Worldwide from 2011 through 2014
Top 100 RE/MAX Teams in Canada from 2011 through 2021
Top 10 Real Estate Team in RE/MAX Calgary (2019)
Top 20 Real Estate Team in RE/MAX Western Canada (2019)

Calgary Market Knowledge

Jessica primarily works across three parts of Calgary:

Northwest Calgary, including communities like Tuscany, Royal Oak, Edgemont, Hamptons, Arbour Lake, Varsity, Hawkwood, and Dalhousie.
City Centre Calgary, covering inner-city communities popular with professionals, downsizers, and investors.
South Calgary, including family-focused communities like Lake Bonavista, Willow Park, Canyon Meadows, Evergreen, and Walden.

Within each, she has detailed familiarity with builder histories, school catchments, traffic patterns, and the day-to-day lifestyle differences that don't show up in MLS listings. You can also browse all Calgary communities she serves.

Languages and Background

Jessica speaks English, Cantonese, and Mandarin fluently. She regularly walks clients through purchase contracts, mortgage paperwork, and disclosure documents in whichever language they understand best. This has been particularly valuable for new Canadians, first-time buyers, and families with multilingual households who want to be sure they fully understand what they are signing.

When she isn't working, Jessica enjoys golfing, singing, and swimming.

Professional Memberships

Licensed REALTOR® in Alberta, continuously since 1990
Member, Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB)
Member, Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)
Licensed broker, Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA)

Get in Touch With Jessica

Whether you're shopping for your first home, moving across the city, considering a downsize, or thinking about listing a property you've owned for decades, the right conversation starts with understanding your situation.

Phone: 403-241-9800
Buyers: Start with the Home Buyer's Guide or join the Home Finder to be matched with new listings.
Sellers: Request a free home evaluation or read the full Seller's Guide.
Ready to talk? Contact Jessica directly.

Frequently Asked Questions About Jessica Chan

When did Jessica Chan become a Calgary real estate agent?

Jessica Chan earned her Calgary real estate license at the end of 1990, after moving to Canada in 1987. She has been continuously active in the industry for more than 35 years, working through multiple market cycles including the early 1990s recovery, the oil boom years, the 2014 correction, and today's market.

What awards has Jessica Chan received?

Jessica has received some of the highest recognitions in Canadian real estate. She has been a Top 10 MLS Realtor in Calgary every year from 2012 to 2022, a Top 100 RE/MAX Agent Worldwide from 2011 to 2014, and a Top 100 RE/MAX Team in Canada from 2011 to 2021. She has earned the RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award, RE/MAX Hall of Fame recognition, RE/MAX Circle of Legends, RE/MAX Luminary of Distinction, and the Diamond, Chairman's, and Platinum Club awards. In 2009 she was the Top #1 Selling Agent in Calgary. See the awards page for the complete list.

What is Jessica Chan's approach to working with clients?

Jessica describes her commitment as "a Realtor who listens and cares for your needs." In practice that means taking the time to understand what a client actually wants before showing a single property or pricing a single listing, then providing candid advice grounded in three decades of Calgary market experience. Most of her business comes from repeat clients and referrals from people she has worked with before.

What languages does Jessica Chan speak?

Jessica speaks English, Cantonese, and Mandarin fluently. She regularly walks clients through purchase contracts, financing documents, and disclosure paperwork in whichever language they are most comfortable with.

When did Jessica Chan become a broker?

Jessica became a licensed broker in October 2022 when she founded Jessica Chan Real Estate & Management Inc. Before that, she founded Jessica Chan & Associates in 2010, after spending the first two decades of her career working as a solo agent with one assistant.

What parts of Calgary does Jessica Chan know best?

Jessica works primarily across northwest, city centre, and south Calgary. She has watched many of these communities evolve from new subdivisions into mature neighborhoods, which gives her useful historical context when advising clients on long-term value, school catchments, and resale potential.

How can I contact Jessica Chan?

Jessica can be reached by phone at 403-241-9800, through the contact form, or by email. Most initial conversations start with a no-obligation 30 to 45 minute consultation to understand your timeline, budget, and goals.