Seller Representation
Sell your Ottawa home with pricing, prep and exposure that hold up
A listing sells on three things: what it looks like, what it is priced at, and how many qualified buyers actually see it. Michelle handles all three, and tells you plainly what each decision will cost or return.
Overview
How this works
Most Ottawa sellers lose money in the first ten days, not the last ten. An asking price set above what the recent comparable sales support pushes showings down, and the price reduction that follows arrives after the strongest buyers have already committed elsewhere.
Michelle starts with the numbers: what has actually sold on your street and in your building over the last ninety days, what is currently competing with you, and what a buyer's agent will argue when they write an offer. From there you get a recommended range, the tradeoffs at each end of it, and the preparation work that will move the number rather than just the photos.
Marketing runs through the Engel & Völkers network, professional photography, and targeted digital placement. Every showing produces feedback you actually see, and offers are reviewed clause by clause so you understand conditions, deposits and irrevocable dates before you sign anything.
What's Included
What you get
- 01
Comparable sales analysis
A written pricing range built from recent sold data in your immediate area, not a round number and not a guess.
- 02
Pre-list preparation plan
A prioritised list of what to repair, paint, declutter or leave alone, ranked by return rather than effort.
- 03
Professional photography and floor plans
Full photo set, floor plan and property copy produced before the listing goes live, not after.
- 04
Engel & Völkers exposure
Your listing is distributed through the brokerage network alongside MLS syndication and targeted digital placement.
- 05
Showing and feedback management
Scheduling handled around your household, with buyer-agent feedback passed to you as it arrives.
- 06
Offer review and negotiation
Every offer read line by line — price, conditions, deposit, closing date — with a clear recommendation on each.
The Process
Four steps, start to close
- Step 1
Walkthrough and pricing
An in-home visit, comparable sales review and a recommended asking range with the reasoning attached.
- Step 2
Prepare and photograph
Preparation work completed, then photography, floor plan and listing copy produced.
- Step 3
Launch and show
The listing goes live across MLS and the Engel & Völkers network, with showings scheduled around you.
- Step 4
Negotiate and close
Offers reviewed clause by clause, conditions tracked, and the file managed through to the closing date.
Recent Work
Homes, staging and presentation
Staging and preparation ahead of listing photography.
Kitchen presentation — the room buyers photograph first.
Exterior presentation for a family home listing.
Condominium buyers weigh fees and reserve funds, not just the unit.
Placeholder imagery — to be replaced with real listing photography.
Where
Sell Your Ottawa Home across Ottawa
Michelle works throughout the city and the surrounding communities. Start with the area you are buying or selling in.
Related
Other ways Michelle can help
- Buying a Home
You know what you are buying before the conditions come off.
- My Listings
See the property in person before it is a bidding war.
- Search Homes
The right listings reach you first, without the noise.
FAQ
Questions people ask
- How is my asking price decided?
- From recent sold comparables in your immediate area, adjusted for condition, layout, lot or exposure, and what is currently listed against you. You see the comparables, not just the conclusion.
- What should I fix before listing?
- Only the work that changes what a buyer will pay or how quickly they will commit. Michelle walks the home with you and separates that from the work that will not return its cost.
- How long does it take to sell a home in Ottawa?
- It depends on price band, property type and season, and it moves. You will get a current read on days-on-market for homes like yours at the walkthrough rather than a general figure.
- What does it cost to sell?
- Commission, legal fees, any mortgage discharge or penalty, and moving costs. You get a written net-proceeds estimate before the listing goes live.
- Do I need to be out of the house for showings?
- For occupied showings, yes — buyers spend longer and speak more freely in an empty home. Scheduling is built around your work and family hours.
- Should I sell before I buy?
- That depends on your financing and your risk tolerance for carrying two properties or renting between. Michelle will run both sequences with you before you commit.
Next Step
Ready to talk about sell your ottawa home?
One conversation, no obligation. You will leave it knowing the numbers and the next step.