Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,841 residential properties in April through the Board's Multiple Listing Service® system compared with 1,591 in April 2009, an increase of 15.7 per cent.
Of those sales, 425 were in the condominium property class, while 1,416 were in the residential property class. The condominium property class includes any property, regardless of style (i.e. detached, semi-detached, apartment, stacked etc.) which is registered as a condominium, as well as properties which are co-operatives, life leases and timeshares. The residential property class includes all other residential properties.
"Last month's sales blew away the record for April, which is always one of the busiest months of the year for our market," said Board President Pierre de Varennes. "The increased sales activity may be partially due to buyers trying to avoid the impending HST and the mortgage changes that came into effect on April 19, but also demonstrates that consumers feel confident about our local economy," he added.
The average sale price of residential properties, including condominiums, sold in April in the Ottawa area was $332,979, an increase of 11.6 per cent over April 2009. The average sale price for a condominium-class property was $254,220, an increase of 17.4 per cent over April 2009. The average sale price of a residential-class property was $356,617, an increase of 11.7 per cent over April 2009. The Board cautions that average sale price information can be useful in establishing trends over time but should not be used as an indicator that specific properties have increased or decreased in value. The average sale price is calculated based on the total dollar volume of all properties sold.
The Ottawa Real Estate Board is an industry association of 2,590 sales representatives and brokers in the Ottawa area. Members of the Board are also members of the Canadian Real Estate Association.
The MLS® system is a member based service, paid for by the REALTOR® members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board. The MLS® mark symbolizes the cooperation among REALTORS® to effect the purchase and sale of real estate through real estate services provided by REALTORS®. MLS® commercial and residential listings are available for viewing on the Board's internet site at www.OttawaRealEstate.org and on the national websites of The Canadian Real Estate Association at www.REALTOR.ca and www.ICX.ca. Information about listings and open houses is also available in the Board's weekly newspaper, Ottawa Real Estate Guide, available free at 700 locations across the Ottawa area and now online at www.OttawaRealEstateGuide.ca.
CREA was a little less than crystal clear in their communications, but in a nutshell, under the new rules, clients can now choose a realtor for the sole purpose of listing their property on MLS for a flat fee, but few will.
There is no doubt in my mind that the playing field is going to change in the coming years. I do believe, however, that the impact on our industry will be minimal and I speak from experience based on our US operations. These rules have been in place south of the border for several years and little has changed. In fact, the value of a great realtor has never been more important.
Consumers are entitled to options and yes, there will be those that choose to go it alone. But most people don't want to sell their own cars, let alone their own homes. The fundamentals of this business are etched in stone and will remain the same, no matter what happens between CREA and the Competition Bureau. Those buyers and sellers who are making the largest financial investment of a lifetime will still require the knowledge, expertise and negotiation skills that a full-time, experienced real estate professional brings to the table - and most, if not all, are willing to pay for it.
There is more to what we do as realtors than place properties for sale on the MLS. We should not define ourselves by MLS alone. MLS is just one of the many tools that we use during the course of a transaction. The vast majority of homes in this country are currently sold through a full-service realtor and that trend will continue in the future. Let's not lose focus. We're helping thousands of Canadians to buy and sell real estate annually. Our role has not and will not be diminished.
I have no doubt that we will continue to thrive, as we always have. But more important than ever before will be the value proposition you, as a realtor, brings to a transaction. Knowledge, experience and professionalism are the foundation on which our industry has been built. At the end of the day, it's what the public expects of a professional realtor.
Don't underestimate your importance in the home-buying and selling experience. The fact is, consumers need us!
>Bonjour! My name is Sylvie Begin with Keller Williams Ottawa and I have sold over 1500 homes! A good part of them were relocations. Moving to a new city or a new country is like jumping into the unknown, it can be very stressful if you don't have a bridge.We have put together a relocation system, like a BRIDGE!
Ottawa has a very stable Real Estate Market, in fact, our prices have increased 5.4% per year, on average for the last 50 years. Check my website to see the full graph of pricing trends.
Being the National Capital, we are culturally diverse and at a population of 800,000 we are an oasis of peace, safety and gorgeous nature. Our parks, lakes, and green space are second to none! I know, I have done 29 triathlons and train regularly throughout various parts of the city.
Our Bridge starts with your first e-mail or phone call, we will assess your needs, timing, and start paving you a smooth path from A to B. You will benefit from our expertise and knowledge of the city. East, West, South, or Downtown, We know it very well. We are long term residents and have carefully put together a list of Professionals and services that we recommend: dentists, lawyers, doctors, contractors, schools, churches etc...
Visit our website www.HomeTeamOttawa.com or call us directly at 1-613-788-2113. I look forward to working with you.
Merci! Sylvie Begin, Broker Keller Williams Ottawa Realty Direct 613-788-2113 Office 613-236-5959
MAIS,,BIEN QUE NOEL SOIT TOUT PRÈS, JE CONTINUE A VENDRE DES PROPRIÉTÉS.
LE MARCHÉ IMMOBILIER A OTTAWA EST ACTIF ET VIBRANT. LES PRIX MONTENT, L'INVENTAIRE EST BAS ET MES VENDEURS SONT TRÈS CHOYÉS.
DEPUIS 3 MOIS, NOUS VENDONS AVEC PLUSIEURS OFFRES, DE LA SURENCHÈRE ET QUELQUEFOIS, LA BATAILLE!!!
EN DEC, A DATE , NOUS AVONS VENDU 530 UNITÉS ET INSCRIT 320... INTÉRESSANT.. ON VENDS PLUS QUE L'ON AJOUTE A L'INVENTAIRE ,DONC LES PRIX CONTINUE A MONTER.
DONC, SI VOUS PENSEZ A ACHETER, N'ATTENDEZ PAS! LES TAUX D,INTÉRET SONT TRÈS BAS ET MONTERONT ÉVENTUELLEMENT.
OUPS! JE DOIS PARTIR VENDRE UNE MAISON.
JOYEUX NOEL ET QUE 2010 SOIT REMPLIE DE BONHEUR ET SANTÉ.
IN MY 25 YEARS OF REAL ESTATE, I HAVE LEARNED THAT MOTHER NATURE CONTROLS OUR BUSINESS!
INDEED, I REMEMBER THE ICE STORM OF JANUARY 1998, OUR WORLD STOPPED! ALL SHOWINGS WERE CANCELLED,NO CALLS , NO APPOINTMENTS.. IT WAS VERY STRANGE.
BUT IT GAVE ME A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO GET ON THE PHONE AND CALL GOOD FRIENDS AND PAST CLIENTS. EVERYONE WAS HOME AND EAGER TO SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCE AND CHALLENGES!
3 YEARS AGO, WE HAD AN EXCEPTIONNAL AMOUNT OF SNOW AND SOME OF MY ONE STORY LISTINGS ABSOLUTLY LOOKED LIKE IGLOOS...THE SNOW WAS SOOO HIGH , IT REACHED THE ROOF AND WE HAD TO WALK INTO A SNOW TUNNEL TO REACH THE FRONT DOOR.
MOST YEARS, IN OTTAWA, WE SELL 500-600 HOMES IN JANUARY VS 2000 SALES IN MAY. HUGE DIFFERENCE!!
I REMEMBER SELLING REAL ESTATE IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA FROM 1989-1993,I WAS OFTEN ASKED HOW COULD CANADIAN AGENTS SELL HOUSES IN THE WINTER? THEY THOUGHT WE SIMPLY SHUT DOWN FOR 4-5 MONTHS..
AMAZING!
NO WE DO NOT!!! I HAVE SPENT THOUSAND OF HOURS IN MY CAR, DRIVING IN REALLY BAD SNOW CONDITIONS AND EXTREME COLD (-40C) TO ATTEND AN APPOINTMENT, SHOW A HOUSE, MEET A CLIENT, ETC. dedication indeed!!!
I CALL IT DOUBIDOU ! YES, MICHELLE 17, MY DAUGHTER WOULD CONFIRM: DOUBIDOU MEANS TO DO WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO, WHEN YOU HAVE TO DO IT, WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT!!!
I GOT THAT FROM MY MENTOR BRIAN TRACY, A FASCINATING MAN.
SO DOUBIDOU TO YOU AND CALL ME FOR ANY REAL ESTATE NEEDS.
Bonjour! Je suis heureuse d'être enfin impliquée avec ActiveRain mon équipe m'a aidé a installer ma bio, des photos, des fonds et m'aidera avec blog postant plusieurs fois par semaine.
Grande Nouvelle! J'ai un nouveau site internet, www.sylviebegin.com! Visitez s'il vous plaît à plusieurs reprises comme nous modernisons chaque page. Récemment les Maisons de Parc de Glabar ont été actualisées avec nouveaux liens, une photo et une recommandation.
J'espère que vous reviendrez pour vérifier mon blog à plusieurs reprises et vous y trouverez des renseignements et des articles qui seront intéressants a lire.
I am excited to have finally signed up for ActiveRain having been inspired by a day long seminar with Ben Kinney at the beginning of September. My marketing coordinator, Marie has been working to set up my bio, photos, backgrounds, and will be assisting me with blog posting several times per week.
I and my team learned many things about blogging. social media marketing and search engine optimization. I still have much to learn about Facebook, Twitter and blogging, but my administrative and marketing staff will be there along the way.
Stay tuned - my website, www.sylviebegin.com is about to receive a major face lift. Please visit again and again as we upgrade every page. Recently Glabar Park Homes was updated with new links, a photo and a testimonial.
I hope you will return to check out my blog again and again, and I hope to provide information and articles you are happy to read.
Have you ever sponsored a charity? This is something I have been doing for many years. In fact, last Christmas instead of gifts for my team, I sponsored a girl from Haiti on their behalf.
Recently an article was posted about my work with Foster Parents Plan in their news release entitled The Journal. The article is titled Global change starts at home
Here is what it says:
How does a busy mom, entrepreneur and 29-time triathlete find the time to help change the world? By changing the world for girls.
"When a mom is educated herself, she becomes more invested in the education of her children and she ensures her daughters are not left behind to become servants," says long-time Plan sponsor, Sylvie Begin of Ottawa.
Sylvie sponsors 10 girls through Plan. She has sponsored children to celebrate real estate deals and has even sponsored two girls in lieu of wedding gifts for friends. She's also a big supporter of Plan's girl-focused Gifts of Home, choosing to do her holiday shopping exclusively from the Gifts of Hope catalogue at http://www.plancanada.ca/gifts .
"I hope that by doing this I get the message across that it is so simple to help these children," she says. "It's not a big thing to do, but in the long run these gifts make a big difference."
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