Have you ever seen a product at a store and thought “Whoa, That is outrageously high. It’s not worth it!” Conversely, you might have also reacted to another product with “That’s awfully cheap. The quality must not be good.” Welcome to the psychology of pricing! According to research, people tend to draw conclusions about a product base on its price. If it doesn’t reflect the perceived value of the item, people become hesitant to buy. This occurs whether the item is priced too high or too low. What does this have to do with selling your property? When you set the list price, you want it to help ..read more

We are excited to announce that we are offering a new tool to all our clients: Knokd For the very first time, Knokd is providing Home Buyers and Sellers with access to the Off-Market! The Off-Market includes properties that are Coming Soon or Exclusive and cannot be found on the MLS® or any other portal. In fact, 1 in 3 properties are listed in the Off-Market and may not ever be listed publicly. We want to provide you with special access to this hidden Off-Market inventory. With Knokd you can: Browse the entire Off-Market inventory in Ottawa Gain first access to Off-Market properties Collabor ..read more

Overview We are seeking an organized, motivated and detailed oriented Real Estate Administrative Assistant to complement our existing administrative staff and help grow our real estate business. The ideal candidate will have passion and enthusiasm for providing administrative support to our real estate agents and superior service to our clients. This is a full-time salaried position working 40-hours/week, Monday-Friday. We offer a competitive salary with benefits and opportunity for growth and advancement. Experience working in a real estate office is a must. Our Profile The Hauschild Group at ..read more

If you’re relaxing on a beach, or enjoying a bus tour though historic places, the last thing you want to worry about is your home. Most people know the basics of keeping a home secure while away. Here are some additional tips that are easy to miss: Tell your kids not to boast about your fabulous vacation plans, especially on social media. The fewer who know that the house is empty, the better. Ask a neighbour to pick up any packages dropped at your doorstep. But, don’t rely on that alone. Call your delivery service to temporarily halt delivery. Set-up timers to automatically turn lights on an ..read more

The Hauschild Group at Royal LePage is looking to add a real estate agent to join our fast-paced, award-winning team of professionals. Our ideal candidate would be someone who has an in-depth knowledge and overall love and appreciation for real estate in the Ottawa and west-end market. Your role would include working directly with clients, comparative market analyses, arranging and attending home showing appointments, offer writing, negotiating contracts, and other duties as required as a realtor. We would love a team player with experience in preparing and executing real estate transactions ..read more

Winter is on its way, and preparing your home is the key to a cozy and efficient season. Here’s a quick guide to get your home winter-ready: Close Outdoor Plumbing Taps Prevent frozen pipes by closing outdoor plumbing taps. It’s a small step with big benefits Leaf Cleanup for a Neat Exterior Clear away leaves to avoid clogged drains and gutters. A clean exterior protects your home from potential water damage. Furnace Filter Check Optimize your furnace’s performance by replacing the filter regularly. It improves air quality and reduces energy bills. Schedule Professional Furnace Cleaning E ..read more

We wish to extend a huge Thank You to all of our incredible clients who came out to our 5th Annual Fall Fest, where we welcomed everyone to join us for treats & chats. Everyone who came got to take home one pumpkin and one apple pie by Frank’s, a freshly picked pumpkin (or two!), and children brought in their colourful creations in exchange for a great take-home activity for the entire family. Even our four-legged friends brought home delicious, locally-baked treats by Barkers Bakery! We also continue to be blown away by our clients’ generosity. We asked for donations for the Kanata Food C ..read more

If you’re thinking of selling this fall, this is the ideal time to start the process. The earlier you get ready, the more successful your sale will be. It will likely go a lot smoother, too. So, with those benefits in mind, here is a quick checklist that will guide you in preparing to list this fall: Financials. Find out how much your home will likely sell for in the current market. That calculation is made by looking at what comparable homes in the area have sold for recently. Decluttering. The more neat and spacious your home looks to buyers, the more appealing it will be to them. So, be re ..read more

Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) sold 1,263 residential properties in July through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System, compared with 1,102 in July 2022, an increase of 15%. July’s sales included 979 in the freehold-property class, up 18% from a year ago, and 284 in the condominium-property category, a 6% increase from July 2022. The five-year average for total unit sales in July is 1,621. “Both transactions and average prices are up from last July indicating consumers remain confident in the market notwithstanding the two recent quarter-percent interest rate hike ..read more

Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) sold 1,658 residential properties in June through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System, compared with 1,493 in June 2022, an increase of 11%. June’s sales included 1,234 in the freehold-property class, up 10% from a year ago, and 424 in the condominium-property category, a 16% increase from June 2022. The five-year average for total unit sales in June is 1,881. “Although June’s transactions surpassed last year’s, the number of sales, average prices, and new listings declined on a week-to-week basis over the course of the month. Comp ..read more