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Thoughtful preparation
I’ll help you decide what is worth doing, what can stay as it is and where a little attention could make a meaningful difference.
Selling a property
Your home deserves its moment.
The details you appreciated every day may be the same ones that help a buyer connect with the property. I’ll bring them forward thoughtfully, while grounding the plan in the market, the property itself and what matters most to you.
The Kindred selling difference
Every detail has a purpose.
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Careful presentation
From staging and photography to floor plans and listing copy, every detail will work together to show the property at its best.
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Purposeful marketing
A thoughtful mix of digital, print, social and brokerage exposure will put your listing in front of the buyers most likely to connect with it.
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Keeping you informed
You’ll always know what is happening, what I’m seeing in the market and what each decision could mean for your sale.
Connect
Before I make a plan, I want to understand the property as you do: what you have loved, what has changed and the details a buyer might otherwise miss.
Plan
I’ll bring the property’s details together with comparable sales, current competition, likely buyer questions and your priorities to shape the pricing, timing and position of the listing.
Preparation
The goal is not to erase the property’s personality. I’ll coordinate the cleaning, decluttering, staging and repairs that help its best features come through clearly.
Launch
Photography, video, floor plans, listing copy and marketing will work together to tell a clear and honest story. I’ll also arrange the sign and lockbox installation, coordinate showings and host open houses where they make sense.
Offers
Buyer feedback and offer terms show how the market is responding. I’ll help you understand what they mean, share my honest advice and negotiate with your priorities firmly in mind.
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Closing
Once the sale is firm, I’ll stay close to the details, keep you informed and help carry everything through to closing day.
Local expertise, global reach
The right buyer may be anywhere.
I was born and raised in Ottawa, and after many years working in real estate here, I’ve learned just how local this market really is. Neighbourhoods, and even smaller pockets within them, can behave very differently from one another. At the same time, the person who buys your property may not live here at all.
Local perspective
I’ll look beyond the broader Ottawa market and focus on what is happening around your property: the most relevant comparable sales, current competition, buyer activity and the details that make your location distinct. That understanding shapes the pricing, the timing and the plan.
Global connections
Through Engel & Völkers Ottawa, your listing is supported by an international brand and a connected network of advisors. Its online exposure begins on evrealestate.com and can continue through the EDGE platform and Shop TV. If your own move takes you beyond Ottawa, that same network can help connect you with someone locally.
Selling with Engel & VölkersPreparing to sell
A shared plan, with clear roles.
How I’ll help
Building the preparation plan
I’ll walk through the property with you, identify what deserves attention and build a practical plan around your timeline and budget. Depending on the property and market, that may include considering a pre-listing inspection so potential concerns can be understood before buyers raise them.
Coordinating the right professionals
I’ll coordinate cleaning, staging, minor repairs and any agreed pre-listing inspections. You’ll review and approve any recommendations, quotes and costs before anything moves forward.
Arranging photography, video and floor plans
I’ll coordinate the appointments and make sure the property is ready to be captured clearly, consistently and at its best.
Writing the listing story and marketing materials
I’ll bring together the details, history and features that make the property memorable, then carry that story through the listing copy and marketing.
Organizing the sign and lockbox
I’ll coordinate installation and make sure access is handled securely before showings begin.
Managing showings, open houses and feedback
I’ll manage requests around the schedule you approve, coordinate open houses where they make sense and keep you informed about buyer feedback.
How you can help
Deciding what stays and what goes
You know which belongings are part of daily life and which can be packed away. I’ll help you decide when something is distracting from the space.
Completing the agreed preparation
Once the plan is set, you’ll take care of the items assigned to you and approve access for any professionals I am coordinating.
Sharing your schedule and notice requirements
Tell me about work, family routines and any times that need to remain off-limits. I’ll build the showing schedule around what is realistic for you.
Making a plan for pets
Showings can be unfamiliar or stressful for pets. You’ll decide where they will be and let me know about any instructions buyers and their representatives need to follow.
Securing valuables and private information
Before photos and showings, store medications, documents, mail, valuables and anything else you would not want photographed, moved or seen.
Keeping the property ready for photos and showings
I’ll give you a simple reset checklist so you know exactly what to do before each appointment without feeling like you need to start from scratch.
Thinking about selling?
Let’s talk it through.
If selling has been on your mind, I’d be happy to hear your questions and concerns without any expectations. I’ll listen, share my honest perspective and bring the cookies if we meet in person.
Thanks for reaching out. I’ll be in touch soon.
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