In addition to Winterlude, there are many local winter carnivals and activities in the greater Ottawa area to enjoy. From skiing to skating to enjoying local treats by the fire, there is something for everyone!...
When you are buying a property in Ottawa and surrounding Areas, one of the things that will likely be required is an appraisal. The appraisal world can be confusing as to when, if and why. Read on for more information!...
Staying in Touch - January 2023 - Learn more about: the Ottawa real estate market, mortgages, events, Downsizing/Rightsizing, The Psychology of Clutter, Closing Costs and Budgeting for Your Purchase & more!...
If you are thinking of buying a new build home or condo, there are many reasons to be represented by a realtor® who has specialized expertise and knowledge of Ottawa builders and the procedures in purchasing a new home....
If you were to put your home up for sale tomorrow, how would you determine the market value and what it would likely sell for? and how do you get the most dollars?...
Are you looking for some outdoor activities to enjoy with family and friends? There are many fantastic choices in the greater Ottawa area for all ages and abilities!...
Buyers want to be able to visualize living in their new home. Here are the top 3 improvements to focus on first to increase the sale value of your home....
There are many decisions to be made when obtaining a mortgage, two fundamental elements are term & amortization. Here are things to consider while deciding....
Staying in Touch - January 2023 - Learn more about: the Ottawa real estate market, mortgages, events, Downsizing/Rightsizing, The Psychology of Clutter, Closing Costs and Budgeting for Your Purchase & more!...
When you are planning to buy a new home in Ottawa and surrounding areas, it is important to budget for the costs associated with your purchase. There are costs at the time of purchase and costs at time of closing. There also different costs to...
There’s an interesting psychological characteristic of clutter. We tend to notice it more in other people’s homes than in our own. In fact, we may not even realize a room in our house feels cluttered and uncomfortable to visitors. That’s why making each room look...
Is it time to downsize? When people ask themselves, is it time to downsize? It is important to know that downsizing is not downgrading. It is about simplifying and changing your lifestyle to one that better fits you and your family. Think of it as rightsizing!...
“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!"...
Support Local - Fortune Farms Maple Syrup It's one of our favorite times of the year - maple syrup time! One of our local businesses that we are proud to support, Fortune Farms has been making maple syrup in Eastern Ontario since the 1840s, across six generations....
"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...
Sales in Stittsville While Stittsville has been growing in leaps and bounds into an active and bustling neighbourhood, those living in the area are committed to keeping it a community of caring people. Considered in spirit to still be a village, Stittsville offers its residents a...
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,...
"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...
"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....
Sales in Bridlewood/Emerald Meadows Nestled along the TransCanada Trail and the National Capital Commission Greenbelt, Bridlewood is located in South Kanata. As Bridlewood grew, the new housing development of Emerald Meadows expanded to the South to offer a variety of homes: townhomes, detached 2 storeys and...
"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...
Morgan’s Grant is on the west side of March Road, and Shirley’s Brook and Briarbrook are situated on the east side of March Road. These neighbourhoods offer their residents the best of everything Kanata has to offer, including a large variety of homes to choose...
"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."...
Buying a home? How can Joan and her Real Estate Family help? Good brokers/sales representatives save you time and money. They know your community, they know what is important when buying and selling a home, and they know all the intricacies of the process, from finding a...
"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....
"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...
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...
Kanata Lakes is popular with families and professionals, as it is centrally located in Kanata and in the district of many good schools. A range of homes is offered from townhomes through to larger 2 storeys or bungalows and adult style bungalows....
One of our local businesses that we are proud to support, Fortune Farms Maple syrup is a good welcoming gift for our Buyers and Sellers Fortune Farms (613) 256-5216 info@fortunefarms.ca Fortune Farms...
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....
Beaverbrook originally named "Kanata" was changed when the boundaries were expanded. The large treed lots are sought after and there are top schools in this neighbourhood. Click here to learn more about the neighbourhood of Beaverbrook! Below is a map of properties we have sold in Beaverbrook...
