Sell Your Ottawa Home for What It Is Worth
Pricing, presentation, and negotiation handled by a local Broker who has been doing this in Ottawa since 2014. No surprises, no guesswork.
Everything That Goes Into a Strong Ottawa Sale
Getting the best result from your sale comes down to five things. Here is how we approach each one.
Accurate Pricing
We run a detailed Comparative Market Analysis using recent sold data, active competition, and expired listings to find the number that attracts buyers and maximizes your return. No guessing, no wishful thinking.
Professional Presentation
Professional photography on every listing. Staging guidance from Romana Kosch, our in-house specialist. Your home gets presented at its best before a single buyer walks through the door.
Maximum Exposure
Full MLS listing, syndication to all major platforms, agent network outreach, and targeted digital marketing. The more qualified buyers who see your home, the stronger your offers tend to be.
Skilled Negotiation
When offers come in, I guide you through every term: price, deposit, conditions, closing date, and inclusions. The goal is not just a sale. It is the best possible net result for you.
Clear Communication
You will always know what is happening and what comes next. I reply to all messages within a few hours during business hours, often sooner. Selling your home should not feel like a black box.
Net Proceeds Focus
I help you understand your real numbers before you list: estimated proceeds, selling costs, and mortgage payout. No surprises on closing day.
From First Conversation to Closing Day
Most Ottawa home sales take 6 to 14 weeks from start to finish. Here is what that looks like at each stage. For the full breakdown, see our Ottawa seller timeline guide.
Home Evaluation
We determine your home's value based on real Ottawa market data and discuss your goals and timeline.
Prep and Staging
We prioritize what is worth doing before you list and get the home ready for photography and showings.
Listing Launch
Your home goes live on MLS with professional photos and full marketing across all major platforms.
Offers and Negotiation
We manage showings, review offers together, and negotiate to protect your bottom line.
Closing
I coordinate with your lawyer and the buyer's side to make sure closing day goes smoothly.
Local Expertise You Can Count On
When you work with Derek Walker at Ottawa Properties, you get a small, experienced team focused on your sale.
Derek Walker
Broker, Coldwell Banker First Ottawa Realty
Derek has been helping Ottawa homeowners sell since 2014. As a Broker (a step above a standard Sales Representative), he brings a higher level of knowledge and accountability to every transaction. He works directly with every client and keeps his list intentional so no one gets lost in the shuffle.
Guy Walker
40+ Years Ottawa Real Estate Experience
Guy has been buying and selling in Ottawa longer than most agents have been licensed. His depth of knowledge on Ottawa neighbourhoods, pricing patterns, and negotiation is something you simply cannot get from a newer agent. He is involved in every sale.
Romana Kosch
Staging Specialist
Romana works with sellers to present their homes at their best before the first showing. She focuses on what actually moves buyers: furniture arrangement, lighting, decluttering strategy, and the details that photograph well. Her staging guidance is included on all seller clients, not billed as an extra.
Everything You Need to Know Before You List
We have put together practical guides on every part of the selling process. Read them at your own pace.
How to Price Your Ottawa Home to Sell
Why pricing right on day one matters more than anything else, and how we determine the right number for your home.
Read the guide ›Ottawa Seller Timeline: What to Expect
A step-by-step walkthrough of every stage from preparing your home to handing over the keys.
Read the guide ›How Much Does It Cost to Sell in Ottawa?
Commission, legal fees, mortgage penalties, staging. The full breakdown of what sellers actually pay.
Read the guide ›Should I Renovate Before Selling?
An honest ROI breakdown of what is worth doing before you list and what will cost more than it returns.
Read the guide ›How to Sell a Tenanted Property in Ottawa
Everything Ottawa landlords need to know about the RTA, showings, N12 notices, and selling with a tenant in place.
Read the guide ›Ottawa Real Estate Market Update
The latest data on Ottawa home prices, days on market, and what conditions mean for sellers right now.
Read the update ›What Is Your Ottawa Home Worth?
Get an accurate, no-obligation valuation based on current Ottawa market data and real comparable sales. We give you honest numbers you can actually act on, not a number designed to win your listing.
Questions Sellers Usually Ask
From the time you start preparing your home to closing day, the full process typically takes 6 to 14 weeks. A well-priced Ottawa home in good condition usually receives offers within 1 to 4 weeks of listing, followed by a 5 to 10 business day conditional period, and a closing period of 30 to 90 days. Our seller timeline guide walks through every stage in detail.
Usually no, not in the way most people think. Full kitchen and bathroom renovations rarely return their full cost in resale. What consistently moves the needle is fresh neutral paint, professional staging, deep cleaning, and curb appeal. Our guide on what to renovate before selling breaks down the ROI on every common pre-sale improvement.
Total selling costs typically run 3% to 6% of the sale price. The biggest items are real estate commission (including HST), legal fees, and any mortgage penalty if you are breaking a fixed-rate mortgage mid-term. See the full breakdown in our cost to sell guide.
Spring (March through June) is Ottawa's most active selling season with the highest buyer demand. Fall (September to November) is a solid second window. That said, well-priced homes sell in every season. The right time to sell is when your home is ready and properly priced, not when the calendar says so.
Real estate commissions in Ottawa are negotiable and not set by law. I am happy to discuss my fees directly when we talk. What I will tell you up front is that the right question is not just what the commission is, but what you get for it and what it costs you if you choose a cheaper option that delivers a weaker result. Let's have that conversation.
Yes. Selling a tenanted property in Ottawa requires following Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act carefully, including proper showing notice, N12 procedures if the buyer intends to occupy, and full disclosure in the listing. We have handled many investment property sales across Ottawa and the surrounding communities. See our guide to selling a tenanted property for more detail.
It's Your Move.
Whether you are ready to list or just starting to think about it, the first step is the same: find out what your home is worth. The rest gets easier from there.