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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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: 2:32 When does a lawyer get involved in the purchase or sale process for a home? The lender? 5:15 What does a seller or buyer have to have rea ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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®. More resources are available at https://www.nickfundytus.ca/ Gab can be reached at gabriel@royallepage.ca In addition to being a Realtor, I ..read more

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. More resources are available at https://www.nickfundytus.ca/ Katye can be reached at katye@nickfundytus.ca In ..read more

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! Make sure to check out and follow my social channels!   Instagra ..read more

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 seemingly overpriced, they made an ..read more