REALTOR® in Your Pocket: Ottawa Real Estate and Advice

We are firm believers in the statement #OttawaisNOTBoring. Our team members work, live, and grew up as Ottawans, and we know that our city is bustling with over 500+ annual festivals, almost 50,000 acres of Greenbelt, 7 of the country's 9 national museums, and draws over 10,000,000 people annually to explore the National Capital Region.

In this episode, alongside The Ottawan's Martha Gall and Darren Atwater, Nick Fundytus discusses some of Ottawa's top attractions, and some that you may have overlooked.

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We help people move to and from Ottawa every day...

Purchasing a home is one of the most exciting (and overwhelming) decisions you’ll ever make. From defining what you truly need to navigating negotiations and closing day, having a clear roadmap can make all the difference. In this episode of REALTOR® in Your Pocket, Nick Fundytus, Karim Ali, and Chelsea Angus break down the full purchase process step-by-step. From preparation and budgeting, to effective searching, strategic offers, due diligence, and a smooth closing, this conversation is designed to give you clarity and confidence as you enter the Ottawa market. If you’re asking: • Where do I start when buying a home...

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🎯 This episode gives you the strategic advantage before the spring market begins. If you’re planning to sell your home in Ottawa — or anywhere in Canada — this is your pre-listing game plan.

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If you’re buying, selling, or just planning you...

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On this episode of the Realtor In Your Pocket podcast, we're unpacking the secrets to a stress-free move. Nick Fundytus and moving expert Lisa Ann Robinson from Streamline My Move dive deep into the strategies that make transitioning a breeze. Get ready for practical advice, insider tips, and expert insights that will transform your moving experience from a headache to a cakewalk. Have a question? Reach out! Get in touch with Nick here: https://shor.by/NickFundytus Or visit our website at: www.nickfundytus.ca

Relocating for work has unique problems. A new area, a condensed timeline, resale value, and more may be on your mind if you're undertaking a move like this. A group of expert Ottawa Realtors has the insider knowledge to help you on your move to or from our beautiful city. All this and more in this episode of Realtor in Your Pocket.

In this episode, with special guest stars Natalie Baizana and Melanie Wright, we provide valuable tips and tricks on preparing your home for the market. Learn from the experts: how to focus your spending and maximize your home's value with minimal effort.

Natalie Baizana: http://livelovehome.ca/natalie-baizana

Melanie Wright: https://melaniewright.ca/

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We're kicking off Season 2 of the REALTOR® in Your Pocket podcast by interviewing Cecilia Perdigao of LaPierre Law, and Chris Allard of the Chris Allard Mortgage Team. Cecilia is a fantastic lawyer and someone I’d consider part of our “extended team”. Chris Allard is one of the hottest names in Ottawa for home financing and is one of the top 75 mortgage brokers nation-wide.  

This episode goes over what buyers can expect on closing day, including:

In this episode, I interview Cecilia Perdigao of LaPierre Law. Cecilia is a fantastic lawyer and someone I’d consider part of our “extended team” that I trust to refer our clients who are buying or selling.

We talk about Status Certificates for Condominiums: what they are and what they can tell you about a property you’re considering purchasing.

In this episode, I interview Cailin Nicholson of Room Remedy. Cailin is one of the best home stagers in Ottawa and someone I work with on every home I sell. Room Remedy was the first home staging company in Ottawa, founded in 2002. A mother and daughter company, Cailin began staging professionally in 2011.

This episode is for our audience listing their homes to understand what a professional stager does and why we include it with all of our listings.

The Home Buying Process, Episode 8: How a Home Inspection works with Scott Hodgson from The Full Storey. In this episode we start by describing the home inspection process in Ottawa, what it does and doesn't include, and the way that you can make the most of your inspection.

You've found a great home and it's time to make an offer. How do you get your offer accepted, especially in a competitive market where homes are receiving multiple offers?

In this episode I interview colleague and friend Gabriel de Varennes of Royal LePage Performance Realty. We discuss the fast Sellers' Market in Ottawa and what a Buyer needs to do to land the house, which boil down to preparation, market knowledge, positioning and a great  REALTOR®.

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Gab can be reached at gabriel@royallepage.ca...

Once you know your needs, wants and budget, it's time to go out and look at some homes.

In this episode I interview Buyer Specialist Katye Landry, who serves home buyer clients on my team at Royal LePage. She talks about her experiences working with home buyers, some of the common pitfalls and ways for buyers to avoid these on your own journey. She also talks about the tools that are available to buyers to avoid wasting time and energy, and not miss the right home when it comes along.

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This episode is the first in a buyer series. I’ve created these to help anyone that’s purchasing their first home, but they’re really useful for anyone buying a home. I’ve created a guide to complement this episode with a lot of great checklists and tips, and you can download it from a link in the show notes.

Download the companion guide for this episode here.

I am not just a REALTOR®, I also love running giveaways with local businesses! Go to  https://www.nickfundytus.ca/contest/ to see my latest giveaway contest!

Recorded May 11, 2020

In this episode I interview past client and friend Joel Karwatsky about the challenges of buying in a changing market, which has great parallels for a buyer in 2020. Joel and I also reminisce about some of the stranger things that we saw on his home hunt, including a shocking thing that a seller tried to hide from us!

Joel and his partner Debbie were first-time homebuyers in 2016, looking in the Civic Hospital neighbourhood of Ottawa. After getting into a long and frustrating negotiation with the seller of a home that was attractive but...

REALTOR® Christal Cameron joins the show today. Last week she and I worked together on a home sale in Ottawa. She was representing the Sellers and I represented the buyers, in a sale that went into multiple offers and the property sold over asking price. It's a unique opportunity to see behind the scenes of both sides of the transaction!

Recorded on May 4, 2020.

Christal, as you know the Real Estate sector has been deemed essential by the province during the Coronavirus pandemic, but it’s certainly not business as usual. In general, what changes have you...

Creating Rental Income by Adding a Secondary Dwelling Unit

Today I interview Danny Dawson, a colleague of mine with experience in creating secondary dwelling units. For the right homeowners or investors, this can be a great way to add utility and income potential to a single dwelling.  

This episode was recorded near the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic. Real Estate has been included in the list of essential industries, but it’s clearly not business as usual. As Danny mentioned, Ottawa has a number of advantages that make it a great place...

Today I interview Eli Udell and Noah Potechin! Both are lawyers at Merovitz Potechin LLP in Ottawa, with Eli being one of the firm's partners. 

The Real Estate industry has been deemed essential by the Ontario Government during the Coronavirus Pandemic. We discuss why this may be, and what it means specifically for you if you're buying or selling a home during this time, or are expecting to close on a home. Although the industry is active, it's certainly not "business as usual" and we discuss the steps that we're taking on the legal side to keep c...