Marlene MacDonald
Private Office Advisor | Engel & Völkers
403-923-7355 

Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Marlene has called Canada home for 36 years and Calgary home for more than two decades. With 21 years in real estate, she brings an international perspective, deep local knowledge, and a genuine passion for helping people find homes that reflect the way they want to live.

Her path into real estate grew from her background in horticulture and landscape design, fostering a lifelong appreciation for architecture, land, and thoughtful design.

Since joining Engel & Völkers in 2018, Marlene has been recognized among the brokerage’s top producers and earned the distinction of Private Office Advisor. Her achievements include the Chairman’s Award and recognition among the top 10 advisors across the Americas in 2022 and 2023.

Known for her calm approach, honesty, discretion, and attention to detail, Marlene provides thoughtful guidance through every stage of a transaction. As a Certified Green Realtor and Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), she brings a global perspective and a passion for sustainable, beautifully considered living.

Outside of work, Marlene enjoys family, travel, hiking in the Rockies, and life with her husband and daughters. She is proud to call Calgary home and loves helping others discover what makes this city and its surrounding communities so special.

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Testimonials

"We bought our first house with Marlene. We lived in Winnipeg, MB and decided to move to Airdrie, AB. The housing market was wild, and having Marlene as our real estate agent helped us find our dream home. Buying a house “remotely” was certainly not an easy task. However, Marlene has always put our interests first and was open and honest about our options and the feedback about the houses she visited on our behalf. Her collaboration was vital for our success, and we strongly recommend Marlene.

When we reached out to Marlene we were already exhausted after having given up on the Toronto housing market. Our friends strongly recommended we reach out to Marlene if we were serious about making the move to Calgary. We are very glad we did. Marlene made it possible for us to look, find, and buy a house in Calgary in less than one week. She quickly helped us narrow down our search by listening to what we wanted and making it work with her knowledge of the city.

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