Frances Dares

Frances’ real estate career began in 2006, and since then she has consistently been the recipient of multiple brokerage and industry recognition awards for sales performance as well as team leadership. One of the founding partners of Urban Upgrade & NewInfills, Frances truly believes in the power of teamwork to achieve great results.

In an industry where the market is always changing and the sales process is rapidly evolving, it is paramount that a real estate firm keeps their fingers on the pulse of the market as well as industry trends in order to best serve their client’s interests. As broker at Urban Upgrade & NewInfills, Frances not only oversees all transactions, but also makes sure that all marketing and sales processes are perfectly aligned and flawlessly executed. This allows Urban Upgrade & NewInfills to achieve some amazing successes for their buyer, seller, investor and builder/developer clients.

With a vast accumulation of knowledge and experience in the residential, condominium, and investment markets throughout Calgary and surrounding areas, Frances also has a particularly extensive accumulation of experience in the inner city infill markets as well as with infill development, which she brings to the table in her frequent real estate consultations.

By consistently focusing on Urban Upgrade’s core values; honesty, integrity, service, and results, Frances has developed a solid reputation amongst clients and colleagues alike as a hard-working, knowledgable, and trustworthy real estate professional. With a keen eye for market and design trends, and a true passion for Calgary’s inner-city real estate market, Frances is committed to providing all clients at Urban Upgrade & NewInfills with a top-tier real estate solution they can count on for service as well as results.

"Fran and Laura - Absolutely outstanding - these two realtors sold our home faster than we could have imagined and delivered results far beyond our expectations. From start to finish, they were a class apart, head and shoulders above any other agents we’ve interviewed and worked with. Their commitment to detail, unwavering professionalism, and strategic approach positioned our property to stand out in a competitive market. With a keen eye for staging and a top-notch marketing plan, they made every aspect of the process seamless and stress-free. Not only did they communicate openly, providing us with regular updates and honest insights, but their negotiation skills also ensured we received the best possible offer. They don’t just sell homes; they exceed every standard of service, making the entire experience smooth, efficient, and truly rewarding. Highly recommend them to anyone seeking top-tier agents who go above and beyond." – Sandee

"Frances helped me purchase my first home, and I can't say enough great things about her! The best part (aside from her patience and knowledge) was that "I don't know" and "no" were not words in her vocabulary. If I asked a question, she either had the answer or got back to me surprisingly fast with one. If a date or time didn't work for me, she would go out of her way to accommodate my schedule - whether it was to view just one property or 7. The website she set up with listings was user-friendly and easily helped me organize the listings I wanted to see. She knew all about the areas I was considering and even had some great restaurant recommendations! She also helped my brother and his spouse find a home - and they couldn't say enough good things either! If you sent a question to her before going to bed, you'd wake up the next day with an answer in your email inbox. If you need a realtor, you really can't find better." - Siobhan

"We bought and sold with Frances twice. Both experiences were excellent! She was professional, kind and was able to sell both places very quickly! I recommend her to anyone looking for a real estate agent." – Layna