Meet Sam Pond.
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Originally from Badger’s Quay, a small fishing community on the northeast coast of Newfoundland, Sam grew up learning the value of hard work, honesty, and helping others. His dad was the local handyman, and from a young age, Sam was right by his side learning how things work, how to fix them, and how to build with care. Those early lessons still guide how he works today.
Sam has lived in Calgary since 1997 and proudly calls it home. With a 30-year career in engineering and education as a Naval Architect, he spent years designing major projects across Canada, the U.S., and Norway. That background shaped his calm, steady approach and strong problem-solving mindset, skills his real estate clients benefit from every day.
Sam has been an active real estate investor since 2005 and truly loves the business of real estate. Over the years, he has owned 14 properties with more than 30 rental doors in total. He believes real estate is the single greatest wealth-building tool available and is passionate about helping people use it to build long-term, even generational wealth. He still actively invests today and specializes in homes with legal suites, whether as pure rental properties or smart “house hack” opportunities for owner-occupied buyers. Helping both of his sons become investors has been his proudest achievement in real estate.
Clients often describe Sam as calm, steady, and a straight shooter. He helps people separate emotion from decision-making, explains things in simple terms, and never pushes anyone into a move that doesn’t feel right. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a growing family, a downsizer, or an investor, Sam’s goal is always the same: help you make smart, confident decisions with clarity and peace of mind.
Family has always been a top priority for Sam and his wife, who is a junior high teacher. Much of the last 25 years was spent driving to hockey rinks while raising two competitive hockey players. When he’s not working with clients, you’ll often find Sam camping with family and friends, staying connected to the people and community that matter most to him.
Today, Sam brings together his Newfoundland roots, engineering background, investing experience, and strong family values to serve Calgary buyers, sellers, and investors with patience, integrity, and steady guidance.
REVIEWS
- It was a wonderful experience working with Sam on our new home. He is very knowledgeable, friendly, and has great communication. We always felt well informed, and confidently made the purchase with his guidance. His experience shows, and his professionalism always impresses. If you’re looking for a trustworthy realtor for your first or next home, rest assured your experience will be positive with Sam.
Celina - Sam was the best to deal with for the purchase of our first home! He was very knowledgeable and took the time to answer all of our questions. The whole process was so smooth! We would definitely recommend working with Sam.Cori Kupsch
- Working with Sam was an absolute pleasure! His deep understanding of market trends gave us confidence in our investment. They went above and beyond, making the process smooth, and negotiated a price that exceeded our expectations. "I cannot recommend Sam enough. Sam did a phenomenal job selling our home. He was an absolute professional and provided a high level of service. He truly made a challenging process feel smooth and expertly guided. I thought selling my house would be very stressful, as I didn’t know how to do it. I’m so glad I turned to Sam and asked him to be my realtor. He made all the worries disappear, took control of the situation. I’m thankful that I decided to go with Sam. Do the same, and you won’t regret itD J
Whether you're looking for a home in Royal Oak's cozy neighborhoods, Tuscany' s bustling communities, or Sage hill's rapidly growing districts, Sam is well-versed in the real estate landscapes of these suburbs and can guide you with his expertise. Reach out now for quick phone call or an in-person meeting.