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Key Stats
Hired on Rate-My-Agent.com 1 times
9 reviews in 2 cities and 7 neighbourhoods.
5th in Cochrane, AB - 7 Reviews
173rd in Calgary, AB - 2 Reviews
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| Success Ratio | 100 % |
| Recommend Ratio | 100 % |
| Response Rate | 89 % |
In Darin's Own Words:
What started as a one-man operation has grown into something special: a trusted local real estate brand built on genuine connections, honest advice, and a deep love for Cochrane and the surrounding area.
Led by Darin Ruff — 'Your Top Dog in Real Estate' - long-time local, dedicated family guy, and your go-to guy for all things real estate — Ruff Real Estate was created with one simple goal: to help people feel confident, cared for, and completely supported through every step of their real estate journey.
Darin’s approach is personal, not pushy. He’s known for keeping things real, working hard behind the scenes, and always putting his clients’ needs first. Whether you’re buying your first place, moving up, downsizing, or just looking for some solid advice — he’s here to help you make the right move, with zero pressure.
At Ruff Real Estate, we treat every home like it’s our own and every client like a friend. From smart pricing and pro marketing to savvy negotiations and smooth closings, we’re with you from start to finish (and often long after that).
This isn’t just a transaction to us — it’s your life. Your story. Your future.
And we’re proud to be a small part of that.
Ruff Real Estate. Real people. Real service. Real results.
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Condo Purchase in University Of Calgary, Calgary | Jul 2026
This is the second time we have worked with Darin and he is dependable, open/honest, and willing to go the extra mile to help his clients through the process. We have used him both for selling a property and buying a property and were successful on both counts. - Don and Jennifer
Townhome Sale in Fireside, Cochrane | Jun 2026
We used Darin for the purchase of our townhouse five years ago and now again for selling it. We were very happy with him and highly recommend him. Darin is extremely professional and knowledgeable about Cochrane real estate.He is a great communicator: very responsive and easy to deal with. Very accommodating and patient. He gave us good advice relating to the value of our property. He understood our needs and was extremely helpful in guiding us through both the buying and selling process. - Ralf Maxeiner
Condo in Crawford Ranch, Cochrane | Mar 2026
Darin Ruff did a wonderful job representing us . He worked very hard in our condo sale . The " Top Dog " also helped in our recent purchase, his speedy response, led to a quick sale and closing . We would definitely recommend Mr.Ruff !! - Dan
Home in West Terrace, Cochrane | Jun 2024
Darin demonstrated a high level of professionalism and remained actively engaged throughout the entire process. His approachable manner transformed what could have been a stressful experience into a smooth and manageable journey, and he was always prompt in responding to any needs. - Trista
Home Sale in River Song, Cochrane | May 2026
Darin helped navigate a complicated situation when our friend who originally took our listing did not providing results. We found Darin very competent, professional, knowledgeable and friendly. He provided recommendations on survey companies, lawyer firms, and many other questions that typically come up. Darin always replied quickly and provided knowledgeable advice on pricing and the market. I would highly recommend Darin. - Brenda
Home Sale in Fireside, Cochrane | Apr 2025
Darin provides excellent realtor services! He is the best I've seen in the industry. We sold 2 properties through Darin. 1 Condo in 2024 and one house in 2025. The turnaround time for final sale transactions was 30 days or less. Darin works hard and is excellent to deal with, he exceeds expectations. Well done! - Myles
Condo Purchase in Rivercrest, Cochrane | Apr 2026
Fabulous experience with Darin with a quick purchase. He has excellent suggestions as well. He is very professional and understanding. He quickly acquired an inspector who also was thorough and helpful. Would highly recommend his services. - Pauline Edge
Home Purchase in Rosscarrock, Calgary | Mar 2026
Compared to to our last property purchase the process was much more efficient because Darin set up the property search precisely to meet our requirements. We only had to view 5 properties compared to over 15 last time. - Greg Sparrow
Darin did an excellent job of keeping us informed all through the process and our home sold very quickly. We couldn't be happier with the service we received from Darin. Coolest real estate agent in the market ! Paul & Julie - Paul Holman