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Janelle Geddes Backman
I grew up on an acreage east of Olds. My favourite memories are riding horses with mountain view sunsets and friends and family close by. After graduating I moved to Calgary to take a corporate travel course at S.A.I.T. I started my hands-on hospitality journey at the Delta Bow Valley Hotel. In May of 1998 CP Hotels acquired Delta Hotels, best memo ever, Banff Springs Hotel for $59 a night!
Why did you become a realtor?
To help people find housing is true gift, when I was the sales leader at retirement residences, I decided I would like to continue helping people find housing in a different more mobile way. I would bring seniors fresh baked cookies and hear their stories in their own houses, I liked the feeling helping people make and embrace such a big change in their lives.
Where do you like to travel?
Mexico (Cancun and Akumal), Palm Springs, San Diego and Hawaii. Costa Rica and Belize are on my bucket list.
What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?
I cherish and adore nature, especially water. I am a water sign and love reading daily and monthly horoscopes and choosing cards for fun.
What is your favourite part of selling real estate?
Every home has something to offer and it's amazing helping people connect to their next home. They are either starting a new journey or closing a chapter. I enjoy it all, the thrill of upsizing, the financial and or health relief of downsizing, the excitement of relocating!
What are your favourite books, movies, shows, bands?
Books: “The Secret”. Every time I pick it up I let it open naturally to allow random pages to lead the day! Movies: Along Came Polly. Couples Retreat. Bridesmaids. Lone Survivor. Zero Dark Thirty TV: Law and Order. Ozark. Bands: Jazz, especially older jazz like Ella Fitzgerald. Nora En Pure. Avicii. Dance music of the late 90s & early 2000s.
What is your favourite quote?
"Whatever you want in life, other people are going to want it too. Believe in yourself enough to accept the idea that you have an equal right to it." – Diane Sawyer
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