Jason Choi Real Estate — Frequently Asked Questions
Korean-speaking REALTOR® in Calgary · Since 2007 · Licensed in Alberta & BC · English and 한국어
Is there a Korean-speaking REALTOR® in Calgary?
Yes. Jason Choi (최재봉) is a Calgary REALTOR® who serves clients in both English and Korean. He has worked in real estate since 2007 and is licensed in Alberta (First Place Realty) and British Columbia (Maple Supreme Realty Inc.).
What kinds of real estate does Jason Choi handle?
Both residential and commercial. Residential: buying and selling houses, condos, townhomes and new homes across all 8 Calgary districts. Commercial: business sales (restaurants, gas stations, hotels and motels, liquor stores, car washes, convenience and grocery stores, dry cleaners, salons and more), commercial leasing and investment properties.
Which areas does he serve?
Calgary and surrounding communities such as Airdrie, Chestermere, Cochrane and Okotoks, other Alberta towns (including Red Deer and Lethbridge), and British Columbia.
How do I buy a business in Calgary?
The usual steps are: sign a confidentiality agreement, review the information package, make an offer with conditions (financing, due diligence, lease assignment, licences), complete due diligence with your accountant and lawyer, remove conditions, and close with an inventory count and handover. A free step-by-step checklist is available on the Free Guides page.
How much is my business worth?
Small businesses are usually valued as a multiple of the owner’s earnings (SDE) or EBITDA, plus inventory and equipment. The multiple depends on the industry, the lease, how stable the earnings are and how much the business depends on the owner. Jason offers a free, confidential opinion of value for business owners.
Can I sell my business confidentially?
Yes. Businesses can be marketed without naming the business, with buyers signing a confidentiality agreement before receiving details. Some businesses are offered off-market to a private list of qualified buyers.
What are off-market (pocket) listings?
Businesses and properties that are not advertised on MLS®. Qualified buyers can request details after agreeing to keep the information confidential. See the Off-Market page on the website.
Do you help with commercial leases?
Yes — finding retail, restaurant, office and industrial space, comparing total occupancy costs, and negotiating lease terms such as rent, free rent, improvements, renewal options and assignment rights.
What does it cost to buy a home in Alberta compared with BC?
Alberta has no land transfer tax — buyers pay small land titles registration fees (about $1,300 on a $600,000 home with a typical mortgage). BC charges Property Transfer Tax (about $10,000 on $600,000), though first-time buyers and buyers of new homes may be exempt. See the free Home Purchase Cost Guide.
Is the website available in Korean?
Yes. The Korean version is at jasonchoirealestate.com/ko/, and several free guides are written in Korean, including home buying costs, new home buying, home selling, condo documents and a business purchase checklist.
How can I contact Jason Choi?
Call or text (403) 399-8124, email CalgaryJason@gmail.com, WhatsApp +1 403-399-8124, or KakaoTalk ID calgaryjason. Office: First Place Realty, #305, 1822 10th Avenue SW, Calgary AB.