About David Doyle, Alberta Acreage Specialist
David Doyle is an acreage and farm real estate specialist based in Olds, Alberta, serving buyers and sellers across the province south of Highway 16. He grew up on a second-generation farm in the Olds area and brings agricultural and construction experience to every rural property he walks. Rather than working general residential listings, David focuses exclusively on acreages, farms, and bare land of one acre or more. His wife Teresa co-owns the business and works as his executive assistant, supporting buyers and sellers through the process. He can be reached at 403-507-0184 or d.doyle@myacreage.ca.
Why MyAcreage.ca Exists
MyAcreage was designed with rural buyers in mind. It is a simpler, more accessible way to search for properties larger than one acre. Traditional property search sites are restrictive in how they let you access this information, which makes hunting for rural property more frustrating than it should be.
With myacreage.ca you can search acreages for sale in Alberta, along with farms and bare land, filtering by the things that actually matter on rural property. The enhanced search lets you get specific about what you want or need in your next property rather than sorting through hundreds of in-town listings that do not apply. Try it out today by clicking Search Listings.
David's Background
David grew up on a second-generation farm in the Olds area. Having been raised in rural Alberta, he is very familiar with rural life and has a keen understanding of agriculture and construction practices. He has sat as a Board Member of the Economic Development Committee for Mountain View County and has volunteered as a Chairperson for numerous committees over the years.
That background shapes how he works. Growing up on a working farm means understanding what land can and cannot do, how outbuildings are put together, where water comes from, and what it actually takes to run a rural property through an Alberta winter. Construction experience means recognizing when a shop was built properly and when a foundation, roof, or electrical service is going to become an expensive problem.
What an Acreage Specialist Does Differently
Rural property carries risks that never come up in a city transaction. The home is only part of what you are buying. The well, the septic system, the outbuildings, the road access, and the county zoning all carry costs that can reshape whether a property makes sense.
A well producing poorly can cost $15,000 to $35,000 to replace. A failed septic field runs $20,000 to $40,000. Zoning that does not permit the shop or the livestock you planned means the property will never work for your purposes. These are the details that decide whether an acreage purchase turns out well.
David walks properties as something close to a pre-home inspector, flagging the issues that matter before an offer gets written rather than after. Buyers get an honest read on what a property will actually cost to own. Sellers get marketing built for the rural buyer pool, including professional photography and drone work that shows the land properly rather than treating an acreage like a suburban listing.
Where David Works
David serves buyers and sellers across Alberta south of Highway 16, covering the Calgary area, central Alberta, the Edmonton region, and southern Alberta.
That includes Rocky View County, Foothills County, Wheatland County, and Airdrie around Calgary. In central Alberta he covers Mountain View County where he is based, along with Red Deer County, Lacombe County, Ponoka County, and Kneehill County. To the north and west he works the Edmonton area, Wetaskiwin County, Clearwater County, and the M.D. of Bighorn. He also serves southern Alberta through the Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and Pincher Creek regions.
"He went above and beyond for us and we were really happy with his service. David made the transition of our move a very easy and stress-free process. David is knowledgeable, honest and very good at his job." Meg S.
Working With David and Teresa
David and Teresa run the business together. Teresa is a co-owner and David's executive assistant, and she is often the person clients hear from most. Buying or selling rural property involves inspections, conditions, and deadlines that can stretch over months, and Teresa keeps buyers and sellers updated on where things stand at every stage rather than leaving them to wonder.
Listings are photographed by professional photographers and drone operators. That matters more on rural property than most people expect, because acreage buyers want to see the land, the outbuildings, the sight lines, and how the home sits on the parcel. Imagery that treats an acreage like a city house misses what buyers are actually shopping for.
For buyers, the process starts with understanding what you want the property to do. Horses, a shop, a garden, room for family, a quiet place to retire, or a working farm all point toward different counties and different parcels. From there it becomes a matter of finding properties that fit and checking the water, septic, zoning, and access carefully before committing.
For sellers, it starts with realistic pricing built on comparable rural sales, followed by preparing the property so buyer inspections do not turn up surprises mid-deal. Rural listings take longer than city homes, typically 60 to 180 days, so pricing accurately from the start matters more here than anywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is David Doyle?
David Doyle is an acreage and farm real estate specialist based in Olds, Alberta. He grew up on a second-generation farm in the Olds area and brings agricultural and construction experience to rural property evaluation. He serves buyers and sellers across Alberta south of Highway 16. His wife Teresa co-owns the business and works as his executive assistant, supporting clients through the buying and selling process.
What areas does David Doyle serve?
David serves Alberta south of Highway 16, covering the Calgary area counties including Rocky View and Foothills, central Alberta including Mountain View, Red Deer, Lacombe, and Ponoka counties, the Edmonton region, and southern Alberta through the Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and Pincher Creek areas.
What makes an acreage realtor different from a regular realtor?
Acreage specialists evaluate the things that decide whether rural property works: well water quality and flow, septic system condition, county zoning and what it permits, road access and year-round maintenance, outbuilding construction, and land title items like easements and surface rights. General residential agents rarely handle these, and missing them can cost buyers tens of thousands of dollars after closing.
Does David Doyle sell regular houses in town?
MyAcreage.ca focuses on acreages, farms, and bare land of one acre or more rather than in-town residential property. That said, many acreage buyers need to sell an existing home before they can move, and David helps clients work through both sides of that transition.
Who is Teresa Doyle?
Teresa is a co-owner of MyAcreage.ca and works as David's executive assistant. She supports buyers and sellers throughout the transaction, keeping clients updated on inspections, conditions, and deadlines so nobody is left guessing where things stand. Rural transactions often run 60 to 180 days, so having someone dedicated to communication makes a real difference.
How do I contact David Doyle?
David can be reached by phone or text at 403-507-0184, or by email at d.doyle@myacreage.ca. He is based in Olds, Alberta and works with buyers and sellers throughout the southern two thirds of the province.
How long has David been selling acreages?
David has spent more than 20 years working in acreage and farm real estate, building on a lifetime of rural Alberta experience from growing up on a second-generation farm near Olds. He has also served as a Board Member of the Economic Development Committee for Mountain View County and volunteered as Chairperson on numerous committees.
Get in Touch
Whether you are starting to think about a move to the country, ready to list an acreage, or somewhere in between, the conversation starts the same way. Tell David what you want the property to do, and he will tell you honestly where to look and what it will cost to own.