“Luc St-Hilaire was more than helpful in finding us a home in Kanata, On. He was extremely honest, upfront, and was able to find us a great place that fit right in our price range! He was extremely communicative and easy to reach to answer...
“Joan, Victoria, and Luc are a hard-working, detail-oriented, experienced, knowledgeable, strategic, value-for-dollar real estate team. They are good listeners, respectful of the client’s needs, clear communicators, available and responsive. Their professionalism is second to none. I highly recommend them.”...
"The Joan Smith Real Estate Family did an outstanding job with the sale of our property. They promptly were able to action all of our requests in a timely manner, staged our house extremely nicely, and we’re able to sell our home within 3 business...
"We highly appreciate Joan, Victoria & Luc for all the support they provided in helping us buy our first home. They were very knowledgeable, patient and were able to clarify all our doubts and inhibitions. They went above and beyond their call of duty on...
"Joan, Victoria and Luc are a wonderful and dedicated team. Joan priced our house very well to sell in this uncertain market. They understood what we needed and we found our next house fast.”...
Ivo & Charity “Luc, it’s always a pleasure to work with you. You are always very professional and fun to work with. And we truly appreciate your honest advice. We could not have done this without your help!”...
"Joan Smith from Royal LePage is a household name in our family. So, when it was time to sell our house, “the lady with the hat” immediately came to mind. Her reputation when it comes to achievements, knowledge of the Kanata Real Estate world, and...
"Excellent service and excellent results. Thank you to Joan, Victoria and Luc for all of your help. Your knowledge, skill and experience helped us sell for over asking."...
"We are very happy to have chosen Joan, Victoria & Luc to help us sell our home. From the first phone call, which Joan answered personally, to the presentation of offers, it was smooth sailing. The market evaluation was bang on. Joan, being a licensed...
"Luc was great and very accommodating. His knowledge of the area and vast experience made our house hunt the best it could be."...
"The team at Joan Smith Real Estate have been professional and helpful. We have had a stress-free selling experience!"...
"The best quality service in terms of professionalism and trust. Everything was smooth and easy!"...
"We have once again used Joan Smith's team to sell our house. We met Joan’s team 8 years ago to sell our previous house in a tough market in the Ottawa area with success. We again called upon their services to sell our current house...
"We were looking to buy a house in the Kanata area and Victoria from their team was super helpful and responsive to all of our needs in the house. She was able to find us the perfect little house in no time with all the...
"From the moment I decided to buy a new home and then sell mine, Luc and his team were incredibly professional and supportive. Even though these types of transactions can be very stressful, I felt secure and confident in the guidance that was provided to...
Hooman "Joan and her team are absolutely amazing. She made my first selling experience as smooth as possible and was there for me throughout the process. She always shared her insight on the market while being very receptive to my expectations and requests. Absolutely loved the...
"Thank you Joan. And thank you for all of the work you have done to get us to this successful outcome. I’m very happy with the price. Thank you for your kindness and your patience and your attention to every detail. We absolutely needed you as our...
"N'hésitez pas à engager leur équipe ils sont vraiment à l'écoute de leur clientèle et nous ont accompagnés dans le processus et ce dans notre langue maternelle. Ce fût un réel plaisir de faire équipe avec Luc St-Hilaire pour la vente de notre maison et...
Jason & Theresa "We couldn't be happier with the services provided by Joan, Victoria and Luc selling our property in Kanata. Right from day 1, Joan was quick to respond to our initial consultation request to answer our initial questions. When we met with Joan and Victoria,...
"Over the past 3 years, we have purchased two homes and sold one with Victoria. We were impressed with her knowledge of the market, professionalism, and flexibility. We never felt pressured to make a decision, nor were we ever made to feel like we had...
"We had a great experience with the Joan Smith Family Real Estate Team, having recently sold our home & purchased a new home with their help. They provided a thorough market analysis & gave good advice on preparing our home to sell. Victoria was super...
"Joan and her team have helped our family with the purchase of two homes and the sale of three. Each was a very positive experience. Few real estate agents in the country can match her expertise and no one knows the Kanata market better."...
"Working with Mrs Joan Smith and her team on the sale of our house was a real pleasure. We had an excellent experience with her and her team. We were so impressed with the overall approach. From pictures, brochures, video and the listing of our...
"Joan, Vicky & Luc Thinking of you with more gratitude then words can express. Thank you for all your hard work. I very much appreciate your efforts to sell my house."...
"My mom and I really enjoyed working with you. The market evaluation was very thorough and you set realistic expectations. The staging and pictures were high quality and showed the home well. The day of the sale was also very seamless & we were happy...
"I was very pleased with your professionalism, the staging and photography were excellent, also negotiations and closing services were great."...
Maryam and I would like to thank you very much for your cooperation with us in the buying process. We had to change our plan based on the market condition. Thank you all for being patient with us, showing many homes and answering our questions....
We recently sold our home through Joan and her family. We were so impressed with the service we received from Joan personally, as well as from Luc and Victoria. Joan is not only an experienced real estate agent and incredibly knowledgeable about the Kanata and...
When my husband and I decided to sell our townhouse and move north to a downsized home, we looked into the marketplace for a reliable real estate group to handle the sale and, without hesitation, selected The Joan Smith Real Estate Family as our realtors...
"We have had the pleasure of working with Luc and the Joan Smith Team on two occasions and both times our experience has been fantastic. Luc has always been responsive and patient in helping us find our new home and now sell our current house....
Nicole & Agy Hi Joan, Victoria, and Luc Thank you so much for all your dedicated work selling our home and finding our forever family home. The process was nicely guided and we never felt stressed. We knew our home would sell, we just had no idea...
As we mentioned before we couldn’t be more pleased with our overall experience and the professional, 5 star services you provided us with throughout our home selling journey. On the marketing side, when you met with us for the first time, you came prepared with hard data...
It was fabulous working together in selling your wonderful house. Congratulations and looking forward to helping you again....
We wanted to congratulate our sellers on the sale of their house (the 3rd time helping buy or sell). We thouroughly enjoyed working with you and are delighted everything went smoothly. Looking forward to seeing you in your new home....
Hi Joan, We appreciate your work very much. Everything was perfect. The market evaluation was so detailed. Your advice was so valuable to us. Especially the staging and the photography, they made my house look so pretty and we sold our house very fast and at...
Thank you for the great picture Cam and Ellen! We loved working with you!...
Good morning Joan and Luc, We wanted to thank you for everything that you have done to help us with the selling of our home. We are truly grateful. We were very pleased with our decision to acquire your services. We were very impressed with how detailed...
Hari and Gurjit, it was a pleasure to work with you! Thank you for the wonderful photo!...
Hi Joan, We are very happy with the professional service we received from you and your team in every step of the selling process. We certainly recommend you to our friends. Thanks again. Hami and Mina...
Hi Joan, We really appreciate your professional service for selling our house. We're extremely impressed with the way you conducted the comparative market analysis of the house, based on a thorough inspection and comprehensive analysis of the latest market trends. It showed your extensive knowledge, long...
Chantel & Marc, Thank you so much for the fantastic photo! It was great working with you! ...
Hi Joan and team, I wanted to take this time to thank all three of you for the great advice, service and overall experience with the purchase of our new home and the sale of our existing property. As a couple who have never gone through this...
Hi Joan It was a pleasure for me to have you working with me on the sale of my home. Thank you for your hard work and expert guidance. I found your team excelled in every aspect of the sale -from market evaluation to negotiations/closing services and everything...
It was wonderful working with you Michael and Nicole. Thank you for the great photo!...
Thank you Joan and to your team for selling our house as quickly as it has gone. The advice you provided was spot on and while it was an enormous amount of work in a short time, we’re pleased with the outcome. Shane & Laura...
Dear Mrs. Smith, Now that the sale of my house is almost completed, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your team for making this difficult and stressful process so smooth and successful. I was extremely impressed with the way you conducted the...
Is Fall a good time to sell? Should you wait for the Spring market? Some people believe that Spring is the "best time to sell" and the "hottest market". Fall can be a great time to sell, especially if you are realistic in your approach. The...
1 in 5 Homes in Canada Bought by Newcomers “Ottawa is a very attractive destination for newcomers to Canada. Similar to Canada’s other urban centres, the city offers best-in-class healthcare, great schools and safe, friendly communities but with real estate prices roughly half of the cost...
Happy Thanksgiving from our Team. Below is the most recent information on the market from Phil Soper, CEO Royal LePage. "Aggregate home prices continue to rise in the nation’s capital as supply issues relegate some prospective buyers to the rental market, according to new third-quarter data...
OTTAWA, October 3, 2019 - Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,549 residential properties in September through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 1,386 in September 2018, an increase of 11.8 per cent. September’s sales included 1,113 in the residential-property class,...
Is it time to downsize? or better said right-size. It is important to know that downsizing is not downgrading. It is about simplifying and changing your lifestyle that better fits you and your family. Would you like more information on right-sizing your home in preparing for a lifestyle...
Mortgage Shopping Whether you are a first-time buyer or a current owner who is renewing your mortgage, your commitment to the right (or wrong) mortgage loan can last for years and years and will have a serious impact on your finances - and by extension, on...
Buying a New Build Home Purchasing a new home from a builder can be an exciting time, working with a builder to create your perfect home is a great notion. However, it can feel overwhelming. There are so many builders, neighbourhoods and options that the choices...
Fall is coming! If you're like most people, this is the time of year when you start making plans for the Fall, a home renovation, vacation planning for winter months, courses to take or hobbies to take on. Real Estate is no different, we reflect on...
OTTAWA, September 5, 2019 - Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,731 residential properties in August through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® System, compared with 1,581 in August 2018, an increase of 9.5 per cent. August’s sales included 1,300 in the residential-property class,...
