In 10 years of selling real estate, Len T. Wong has compiled some lofty accomplishments.

He is a member of the MLS Million-dollar Club and RE/MAX Hall of Fame, he has won the RE/MAX Platinum Award, and he has consistently performed in the top one per cent in Canada among RE/MAX realtors and the top 0.5 per cent of all Calgary realtors.

But that doesn’t mean you’ll see him driving around in a different coloured sports car every day of the week, and he hasn’t bought the mansion next door to Bill Gates just yet.

From left, Sharlee Patterson, Rob Murray, Len T. Wong and Laura O'Connell are part of the Len T. Wong & Associates team.

“I make a good living, but most of my commissions are directed to marketing the properties for my clients,” says Wong.

“My associates and I operate as a team, and we are all committed to providing superior service to our clients.”

In fact, Wong spends $8,000-$9,000 a month on innovative marketing programs that ensure his clients’ properties sell in a timely fashion at the best price.

He regularly places full-page advertisements in the Calgary Real Estate News and also advertises regularly in Business Edge, the Calgary Herald and various other real estate publications.

Most realtors don’t advertise at all, which means people are literally selling themselves short, as their properties don’t get a fraction of the exposure they would if they were listed by Wong.

“Calgary is definitely a seller’s market, but that won’t help you much if you list your house with someone who doesn’t market it,” Wong explains. “It only makes sense that you will get a better price for your home if 400,000 people see it, compared to, say, if 200 people see it.

“Providing maximum exposure to the seller is the key to taking the stress out of selling a home.

“And remember, you never want to hire an agent based on price; you want to hire them for their marketing plans and services.”

Len T. Wong & Associates also provides extensive online exposure through the website www.calgaryhomesearch.com, which receives over 100,000 hits a month, as well as the Calgary Real Estate Board’s and RE/MAX House of Real Estate’s websites.

“That’s a lot of additional exposure, and when you list a house with us, we automatically put an exterior photo and up to six interior pictures of your house on our website.

Other innovative programs include the popular “talking house,” in which a radio transmitter allows passers-by to stop by your house and listen to the details without having to ask anyone, and 24-hour talking ads.

“We go out of our way to make sure potential buyers can access important details in a non-threatening manner,” he says.

On top of it all, Wong gives you the peace of mind in offering to buy your house – guaranteed – if it doesn’t sell in 90 days.

“There are only a couple of people who offer this program in Calgary, and even in a hot market, it’s nice to know that we’ll stand behind that commitment if it doesn’t sell in 90 days,” he says. “That eliminates the dilemma of whether or not you need to sell your house before you buy another. This enables you to be more aggressive in getting the best price for your new house.”

Wong also offers his clients a buyer-profile system that gives you access to the Free Reports Hotline and extensive data for buyers via e-mail or phone. You just dial 1-888-588-9128 and key in ID numbers.

The Len T. Wong & Associates team includes buyer agent Laura O’Connell, listing client co-ordinator Sharlee Patterson, conveyance co-ordinator Amy Bajer and IT consultant Rhys Ebel.

“I’m extremely proud of our team,” says Wong. “Together, we’ve created a system that gives every client the hassle-free experience you want when buying or selling a home.

“Once a deal starts to come together, we’ve got it all covered. Whether it’s a lawyer, mortgage broker, insurance broker, moving company, or various tradespeople, our network of professionals gives you thorough, one-stop assistance.

“Most realtors try to juggle everything on their own, which usually means less service and weaker results.”`

When you list or buy a house through Len T. Wong, rest assured you will feel appreciated. Every year, he rents an entire theatre at Eau Claire and invites every one of his clients to see an IMAX film.

“Again, it seems like a simple concept, but few people actually make that extra effort to show clients how much their business is appreciated,” says Wong.

“My clients will always know we’re thankful for their business, and that results in a lot of referral business for us.

“”Without their continued support, we wouldn’t be so successful.”

To gain access to the wide range of services provided by Len T. Wong & Associates, simply visit www.calgaryhomesearch.com, call 403.287.4888 and ask for Len, or e-mail lenwong@cadvision.com