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Sell Home in Ottawa for Just 1% Commission

Ottawa is Canada's capital and Ontario's second-largest city, with a housing market anchored by the federal government, Kanata's tech sector and two universities. List your Ottawa home for 1% with Modern Solution Realty, save approximately $10,500 on the average $700,000 home, and get the same full marketing reach as a traditional 2.5% listing.

Why 1% Commission Works in Ottawa

Ottawa buyers are public servants, tech workers, university staff, families moving between suburbs, and relocating buyers from Toronto and Montreal. They search Realtor.ca first — our MLS feed reaches Ottawa through the Toronto board, which also puts your listing in front of GTA buyers relocating to the capital. A polished 1% listing performs exactly as well as a 2.5% one — without you giving up thousands at closing.

How We Sell Your Ottawa Home

  1. Free Ottawa Home Evaluation — A full-time Ottawa agent visits your property, reviews recent comparable sales, and gives you a written, no-obligation market value within 48 hours.
  2. Ottawa-Specific Pricing Strategy — Every Ottawa neighbourhood prices differently. We tailor the listing price to your exact pocket and price band.
  3. Professional Photography & Video — HDR photography, drone shots where relevant, and video walkthroughs at no extra cost on top of the 1% fee.
  4. Full MLS & TRREB Exposure — Listed on TRREB, Realtor.ca, HouseSigma, and every major Canadian portal.
  5. Targeted Online Advertising — Paid social ads geo-targeted to Ottawa and GTA buyers in your price range.
  6. Showings, Offers & Negotiation — Our office books and confirms every showing; experienced Ottawa negotiators maximize your final sale price.
  7. Closing Support — Coordination with your lawyer and the buyer's brokerage through to closing.

The Ottawa Real Estate Market

Ottawa is a city of just over one million people on the Ottawa River, with Parliament Hill, the University of Ottawa, Carleton University and a large federal workforce. Housing ranges from Centretown and Glebe condos and heritage homes to Westboro and Hintonburg infill, family subdivisions in Barrhaven, Orleans, Kanata and Stittsville, and rural properties in the surrounding townships.

Stable government employment, the tech cluster in Kanata, LRT expansion, and prices that remain below Toronto's for comparable homes keep Ottawa's market steady through cycles. Well-presented family homes in the suburbs attract consistent showing traffic.

Home prices in Ottawa range from approximately $400,000 for condos and older townhouses to over $1.2 million for detached homes in the Glebe, Westboro, Rockcliffe and Kanata Lakes. With Modern Solution's 1% commission, Ottawa sellers save approximately $10,500–$16,500 on a typical sale.

Ottawa Neighbourhoods We Sell In

  • The Glebe — Central heritage neighbourhood near Lansdowne and the canal.
  • Westboro — Walkable west-central area with infill homes and shops.
  • Barrhaven — Large south-end suburb with newer family homes and schools.
  • Orleans — East-end suburb with established and new subdivisions.
  • Kanata — West-end tech hub with family homes from the 1980s to new builds.
  • Stittsville — Growing western suburb with newer detached and townhomes.
  • Centretown — Downtown condos, apartments and heritage conversions.
  • Nepean — Established central-west suburbs with bungalows and two-storeys.

Selling a Home in Ottawa — FAQ

How much will I save selling my Ottawa home for 1%?

On a $700,000 Ottawa home, you save approximately $10,500 versus the traditional 2.5% rate. On a $1,100,000 Glebe, Westboro or Kanata Lakes detached home, you save about $16,500. There are no hidden fees and no service downgrade.

Are Ottawa homes well-suited to 1% commission listings?

Yes — Ottawa buyers rely on Realtor.ca and MLS, which every Modern Solution listing is on, so a 1% listing gets the same exposure as any other. The commission difference on a $700,000 home stays with you.

Which Ottawa neighbourhoods do you serve?

All of Ottawa — The Glebe, Westboro, Barrhaven, Orleans, Kanata, Stittsville, Centretown, Nepean, and every Ottawa pocket.

Can you sell a luxury Rockcliffe, Glebe or Kanata Lakes home at 1%?

Yes. Premium Ottawa homes receive professional photography, drone and video, floor plans and targeted marketing to relocating executives and local move-up buyers — all at the 1% rate.

How long does a Ottawa home take to sell?

Well-priced Ottawa homes typically sell within 3–5 weeks. Condos and entry-level townhouses may take slightly longer, while executive homes over $1.1 million typically need 5–8 weeks.

Do you list Ottawa condos and townhouses at 1%?

Yes — condos in Centretown and townhouses in Barrhaven, Orleans and Kanata are a large share of the Ottawa market, and we market them to first-time buyers and relocating public servants.