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Selling a Home in Ottawa

Selling a property in Ottawa is not simply a matter of listing it and waiting. The market here is informed, competitive, and populated by buyers who conduct real research and engage experienced advisors of their own. The sellers who achieve the strongest results are those who approach the process with the same rigour — precise pricing, deliberate presentation, and representation that understands how to create and sustain competition among qualified buyers.

Brady Tran has represented sellers across every Ottawa neighbourhood and every stage of life — from first sales and family upsizes to estate dispositions and investment portfolio exits. This guide walks through every stage of the sale as Brady manages it: strategically, transparently, and with one objective — maximising the value of the asset you have spent years building.

Step 1 — Choose the Right Agent
Step 1:

Choose the Right Agent

Selecting the right real estate agent is the single most important decision you'll make when selling your home. Your agent's market knowledge, negotiation skills, and marketing reach will directly impact your sale price and timeline.

Brady Tran combines deep Ottawa market expertise with a proven track record across every price point — ensuring your property is positioned to attract the right buyers at the right price.

Step 2 — Establish Your Price
Step 2:

Establish Your Price

Pricing your home correctly from the start is critical. Overpricing leads to a stale listing; underpricing leaves money on the table. Brady will prepare a comprehensive Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) using recent sales, active competition, and current market conditions.

Together, you'll arrive at a list price that is both competitive and designed to maximize your final sale price.

Step 3 — Prepare Your Home
Step 3:

Prepare Your Home

First impressions are everything. Brady will walk through your property and provide honest, actionable recommendations — from decluttering and minor repairs to staging and curb appeal improvements.

Properties that are well-prepared consistently sell faster and for more money. Brady can connect you with trusted tradespeople and stagers in Ottawa to ensure your home shows at its very best.

Step 4 — Photography & Marketing
Step 4:

Professional Photography & Marketing

Brady's unparalleled marketing approach includes professional photography, videography, floor plans, and a compelling property description — all crafted to showcase your home's best features and attract qualified buyers.

Your listing will receive maximum exposure across MLS, social media, digital advertising, and Brady's established network of buyers and agents across Ottawa and beyond.

Our goal is to position your home to achieve the highest possible price — with the least amount of stress.

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Step 5 — List Your Home
Step 5:

List Your Home

Once photography, staging, and marketing materials are finalized, your home goes live on MLS and all major real estate platforms. Brady will time your listing strategically to maximize early momentum and buyer interest.

A strong launch week is critical — Brady's pre-listing outreach to qualified buyers and agents ensures your property generates immediate, serious attention from day one.

Step 6 — Showings & Open Houses
Step 6:

Showings & Open Houses

Brady will coordinate and manage all showing requests, ensuring your home is presented in the best possible light to every prospective buyer. You'll receive feedback after each showing so you're always informed.

Strategically planned open houses generate competitive buyer interest and can create the urgency needed to drive multiple offer situations.

Step 7 — Review Offers
Step 7:

Review Offers

When offers come in, Brady will present each one clearly — breaking down price, conditions, deposit, and closing date — so you can make a fully informed decision. Not all offers are equal; Brady will help you evaluate the true strength of each.

In multiple offer situations, Brady's negotiation expertise ensures you're positioned to achieve the best possible terms, not just the highest number on paper.

Step 8 — Negotiate & Accept
Step 8:

Negotiate & Accept

Brady will negotiate skillfully on your behalf — countering where appropriate, pushing back on unfavourable conditions, and securing terms that protect your interests throughout the transaction.

Once you accept an offer, Brady will guide you through the conditional period, ensuring all buyer obligations — financing, inspection, status certificate — are fulfilled on time and in order.

Step 9
Step 9:

Conditions Satisfied

Step 10
Step 10:

Firm Sale — Deal Goes Unconditional

Step 11
Step 11:

Lawyer Prepares Transfer Documents

Step 12
Step 12:

Final Walk-Through with Buyer

Step 13: Closing

Congratulations!

Your home is sold.

Title transfers to the new owner, your mortgage is discharged, and the net proceeds are deposited directly to you. Brady will ensure the closing process is seamless — and will remain your trusted advisor for every real estate decision that follows.

From Our Clientele

Brady sold our home in Westboro in under a week — well above asking. His market knowledge, staging advice, and calm negotiation made the whole experience feel completely effortless. We couldn't recommend him more highly.

— Michael & Sarah L.

We were nervous about selling in a shifting market, but Brady's pricing strategy and marketing plan were exceptional. We received multiple offers and closed significantly above list price. His expertise is second to none.

— James T.

Brady handled every detail from preparation through closing with complete professionalism and genuine care. He kept us informed at every step and always had our best interests at heart. The result exceeded every expectation.

— François & Claire B.

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