Marc Parenteau
| Email Agent | |
| Website | http://www.MarcParenteau.com |
| Company | Remax Affiliates Ltd |
| Phone | (613) 457-**** |
| Cell | (613) 581-**** |
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| Address | 5517 Hazeldean Rd Stittsville, ON |
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Here's a quick summary of this Real Estate Agent's Ratings
| Response Rate | 1 % |
| Overall Rating | 5.0 |
| Knowledgeability Rating | 4.97 |
| Professionalism Rating | 4.99 |
| Responsiveness Rating | 5.0 |
| Usefulness of Website | 4.82 |
| Value of Service | 5.0 |
| Marketing Reach & Lead Generation | 4.93 |
| Home Prep & Staging Advice | 4.98 |
| Success Ratio | 100 % |
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As the market in Ottawa heats up, Marc was able to keep our temperament cool and give us helpful advice. He was extremely responsive at all 24 hours of the day and came highly recommended to us by at least two other people. We would and frequently do highly recommend him. Our only regret is that our house hunting date nights are over, now that we've bought a house. ;) - The Chodges
Marc did a great job representing me in a lease transaction. He is very skilled at negotiation and very knowledgeable about the Ottawa real estate market. I will definitely contact Marc for future real estate transactions in Ottawa. - William Chen
Marc was very professional and courteous. He listened to our needs/wants and showed us appropriate properties. Marc was great about advising us on a good area and what was fair pricing for the property for sale. He genuinely cared that my mother purchased the property that was right for her. When there was an issue at closing he was right there with providing contacts and checked in with us even when on his vacation. Would recommend Marc to anyone looking to purchase a property. He truly cares about his clients not just sales. This is the second time we have worked with Marc. He is not at all pushy and is very patient. We worked with him for over a year long distance to find the right home for us as we were relocating cities. His advice was extremely valuable as we didn't know areas. We are very happy in our home and the location of it. - Karin
Marc is a wonderful real estate agent, and overall great guy. Not only did he sell our home for us, but found us a new beautiful home to move into. He went out of his way time and time again, always with a bright smile and cheery demeanour. Marc is extremely knowledgeable, and honest. I would recommend him to anyone interested in selling or buying, he makes what can be a stressful process an enjoyable one. I could go on and on with wonderful things to say about our experience and time spent with Marc, because he is just that great at what he does and who he is as a person. - Jessica Ross
We were immediately at ease with Marc. He had challenges dealing with the two of us from two different cities as we were preparing to come on our house hunting trip, including last minute changes to areas of the city in which we were looking. He handled them all with grace and humour, and helped reduce our concerns along with our stress. Once we arrived in Ottawa, we were immediately comfortable with Marc. It was as if we had all known each other for years; making the entire process smoother and more fun. He understood what we were looking for, and where in the city would best fit. He showed us homes that made sense for our budget and lifestyle, and we were able to quickly narrow down our choices. Once we made an offer, he fought hard on our behalf to get us the best deal and we couldn’t be happier with our home. I feel like we gained a great home and a new friend. - Scott
I was a first time home buyer and had very little knowledge of this overwhelming market. Marc spent the time to go over the features I was looking for in a house and tailored the process to my interests. With each house that I saw, I felt comfortable discussing features that I liked or did not like, with no pressure. He was open and honest throughout the entire process, scheduling showings and meeting around my work schedule and answering any query I had. When I found my house, Marc was quick to get the negotiating process started, and stayed in constant communication with myself and the other professionals involved, making it a seamless process. Marc was professional, organized and personable throughout all of our dealings, kept the atmosphere very relaxed and open, and was always ready with a quirky anecdote or joke in the more stressful moments. I could not be happier with my new home and would recommend Marc 100% to anyone looking to find their new home - Cassie
Marc is a clear standout from the rest, literally, he is a really big guy!! I had the pleasure of first meeting Marc at an open house and he was the showing Agent. I had gone to this open house on a whim and was not really in the market for a new home, I instantly liked Marc and really connected with him as he came across very genuine and trust worthy. Marc asked if I had representation and if not he would be happy to help me find my next home if and when I was ready (no pressure). Well I took him up on that offer and couldn’t be happier that I did!!! Over the course of the following year and a half Marc work tirelessly catering to my ever changing wish list of what I wanted in a home and locations of where I wanted to settle. There were times where I would message him 4 or 5 times in a week to go see different houses and at the drop of a hat he would make the arrangements (anything from new builds, private sales, country homes to Condo’s) The thing that stood out most to me was at each home he took me to, he really paid attention to what appealed to me and he always had my best interests at heart. There were countless times he pointed out items I never would have known to think of (up coming construction, neighborhood issues/ background, foundation issues, structural damages, quality of craftsmanship, builder reputation, general wear and tear on home and appliances, the list goes on and on). This level of attention to detail and only settling for the absolute best for me is what separates Marc from the highly concentrated sea of Real Estate Agents out there. I really felt like over my time working with Marc the dynamic went from being my Agent to becoming my friend. When Marc’s tireless journey to finding the “right one” for our family finally came to an end (because he found the gem), it was a little bittersweet as it meant we wouldn’t be seeing him on a regular basis anymore. I think my mom who came to a lot of the showings took it the hardest as she loved joking around with Marc!! I have told anyone I know in the market for a house “I got the guy for you” and say that with full confidence as Marc truly deserves all the praise he receives. Since the purchase of my home I have received countless check-ins to ensure everything is going well, Christmas Cards and a present for the family, Home and Garden show tickets, Red Black tickets and congratulations on the anniversary of your home. Besides having amazing success in the CFL, I truly believe Marc has found his calling as the number one Agent in Ottawa. Thanks for all that you have done Marc!!! - Vincent ross
Marc is patient and explains things thoroughly. Very professional and knowledgeable. Went through a multiple bid process and I was kept informed of all details. No problem recommending Marc to other friends and colleagues. - VP
You cannot ask for a more thoughtful, attentive, and kind person. I have recommended Marc to family and friends for years and everyone adores him and are able to have a enjoyable and successful real estate experience. - A.L.
Always professional, Marc always kept his words. He was punctual, cordial, knowledgeable, flexible, understanding, and did not rush to close a sale. He contacted us to check on us when he found out we were in the area affected by the tornado. Truly caring. He already has my next business. - Ray
Marc is amazing to work with he keeps the whole process fun and less stressful. With all of the items I wanted in a home Marc was patient and knowledgeable providing us with unbiased information and answering all my many questions. Marc was able to find us a home that more than suited our needs. Marc is very professional, dedicated to his clients and just an overall great person to work with. I would definitely recommend Marc to any potential home buyers or sellers. - Amanda
“Buying a house is a challenging experience and we were truly grateful to have Marc as our real estate agent. During the entire process Marc was extremely patient and provided us with much needed unbiased information. We highly recommend Marc, he is very professional and personable and above all we appreciated his attention to detail and customer care.” - Nancy
We have had the pleasure of working with Marc on two occasions. The first time was when we bought our 1st home. He strategically suggested a location which promised to gain value since he knew we planned to live there for only a few years. We relied on his expertise when it came time to sell and as planned we were able to quickly sell in an area that gained market value. He didn't stop there, he also found us a home in a great location which better suited our longterm goal. Thanks Marc! - Michael
Marc showed us home in our desired price, community and type and we successfully purchased a very suitable home for us. Our negotiations went very well under excellent coaching from Marc. Marc was always on time and never applied sales pressure. He wanted to ensure we were going to be satisfied with our outcome. Great guy!" - Keith Landry
Marc Parenteau has provided me and my family (+ number of friends referred) with outstanding support and guidance during our efforts to sell our home in Kanata and in the search for the perfect bungalow for the foreseeable future. Marc's advisement on valuation, staging and house repairs resulted in a sale within my desired range. Marc was clearly willing to go above and beyond to find us our new home to the point of canvasing a particular area to seek additional opportunities that were not on the market for sale. His counsel on what to look for in aging houses and strong recommendation for inspection was invaluable. Marc is the embodiment of a skilled, experienced and dedicated Real Estate agent with his client’s best interests in mind. I have and will again refer him to friends, family and strangers alike. - Susan Sadler
Marc sold our home last year and after renting for a year, to see if we would like living in the city, Marc successfully found us the PERFECT home! We contacted Marc and within days he set up many viewings for us. We fell in love with the first home he showed us, but made sure we looked at everything before taking us back. He knew exactly what we needed, even though we weren't 100% sure ourselves. This is our second experience with Marc and it was as positive and easy as our first. Marc is an honest, knowledgeable and organized agent who will go above and beyond to find your perfect home! Thank you Marc!!!! - Tim and Erika
The reviews already on this page say it all. Marc is one of a kind. Down to earth, personable, professional, compassionate, reassuring, SO PATIENT. He goes above and beyond. We were first time home buyers with all that comes with that and he took it all in stride. His descriptor on his website is so true. He really cares about being your guide through home buying when you have no idea what you're doing. He's transparent and honest and like someone else said he really points out every aspect of the houses and what it will mean for your situation. The good the bad and the...very ugly (I made him see it all). He's super accessible and prompt. Reviews all paper work and liaisons between you and everyone. He is still helping us almost a month out from our purchase. I hope he's in business for the next 20 years so we can work together again. - Chris and Colleen Heywood
Marc was truly AMAZING with our purchase! He arrived at each showing with a printout of each property, but also included other pertinent details that are not otherwise included in a standard MLS listing. He guided us through each property with a clear intent to SHOW it to us, not SELL it to us - so he very candidly pointed out all of the features: good, bad, indifferent. Marc was also the perfect balance of aggressive and diplomatic when it came to working on our behalf - both leading into the sale, during the back-and-forth exchanges, and even well beyond the close of the sale when there were still a few items that needed to be sorted out. Marc is a true gentleman, a consummate professional, and SUPER accessible (despite the time of day, over the long weekend, or during his own family vacation) - he made sure that we were properly and thoroughly taken care of and our questions and concerns were addressed. - Cory & Julie
Marc was patient, professional, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout the entire process for us. We were on a tight timeline (wanted to get into a new house by the time school started for the kids) in a competitive, sellers' market, and Marc's guidance and expertise helped to calm and reassure us at what was a bit of a stressful time. We highly recommend Marc and would use him again in a heartbeat. (However, we love our house so much we don't see ourselves moving anytime soon!) - Steve and Erin Tierney
We can't recommend Marc highly enough! He had been recommended to us by our realtor in Victoria and he worked with us diligently and tirelessly during our short house-hunting trip to Ottawa, viewing countless properties. Not only did Marc always listen carefully to our needs and wants, but intuitively seemed to sense what area and style of house would suit us in our new situation. Marc answered questions we didn't even know we had and handled everything from start to finish with professionalism, good humour, and discretion. Buying a house can be very stressful and emotional, and Marc understands that completely. His support and consideration helped to alleviate that stress immeasurably! Trust is so important in an agent, and Marc earned ours 100%! - Rebecca & Larry Kostiuk
Marc was very accessible and was always available to answer my questions. He has shown incredible professionalism and is very knowledgeable. During the walkthrough, he pointed out details I never would have thought about. I will definitely use him again and recommend him. - Renee Slaney
Ryan was extremely helpful and effective in selling my home especially since I had already moved away from Ontario to another province. Despite the distance and time difference, he provided excellent service and knowledgeable advice at every step of the process which resulted in a quick and successful sale. I couldn’t have done it without him! - Vanessa Stol
Reply: Of course I meant to say Marc and not Ryan, my mistake! - Vanessa
Marc was an outstanding realtor who provided us with insightful information on each house we saw. His meticulous awareness allowed us to consider all options when purchasing a home so that we could get what we really wanted instead of jumping into a decision we could possibly regret later on. He took the time to learn about what we were looking for, provided invaluable information about different locations and has in-depth knowledge about the real estate market. Thanks to him we found the dream home. - Carlos Esquivel
We are a military family who have moved all over Canada several times and have dealt with many realtors. Marc by far was the best realtor we have ever had. This time moving to Ottawa in such a hot sellers market was extremely challenging particularly because we were looking for a quick closing date. In just 3 days we saw 15 houses, before we found the house we knew we really wanted, and had to have. Marc waived his magic realtor wand, and we got that house! His knowledge, integrity, professionalism and ability to talk to clients in a way that is relevant to their specific circumstances make a very stressful time a little less stressful. We will absolutely use Marc again the next time we are posted, and recommend him to anyone we know buying or selling a home. Marc can simply be explained in one word - AWESOME! - Brad and Vallery Worth
Marc was great to work with. We were first time home buyers and Marc was really helpful in navigating this. He was always friendly available and very patient with us. We had a modest budget but he worked with us to find a house we love and we never felt like we were a lower priority with our budget. I can't recommend Marc enough to anyone looking to purchase or sell a home in or around the Ottawa area (We viewed homes in Kanata, Smithsfalls, Arnprior, Kemptville and even as far out as Renfrew.). - Brian
Marc was a pleasure to work with in the sale of our Barrhaven home, and we would have no hesitation recommending him to family and friends! From the outset, Marc's professionalism, personableness, knowledge, and integrity were on full display. From first meeting to celebratory handshake upon a successful sale, Marc demonstrated himself to be an agent who keeps his clients' interests in the forefront. At no point along the way did we sense undue pressure to make decisions simply for the sake of a speedier sale. That said, we were indeed surprised that our home sold, upon receipt of three competing offers, its very first day on the market! We wanted an agent who would carefully guide us through the business of selling our first home; respect our values; maintain integrity throughout the process; and, of course, represent us and our home well enough to secure it's optimal market value. We do not hesitate in saying that Marc not only met these expectations, but in fact exceeded them. If you are looking for the same in an agent, give Marc a try - and watch him score a touchdown with your own home! - Dan & Miriam
Marc is simply awesome! It’s is the best agent I have ever had and by far! He genuinely cares about me and my daughter and helped us find the perfect house for us! His knowledge, experience and expertise are greatly appreciated and reassuring when I was about to make the greatest investment of my life! He was a great source of support and guidance and a real friend, someone I could count on. He is not a greedy salesman, he is a role model of an agent, a guide and someone you can trust! I do not have enough words to express my gratitude to have met this professional and excellent agent to guide me in this process! Me and my daughter could not be happier! Kathy - Kathy Michaud
Marc helped us in the sale of our current home & is also representing us in the purchase of our new built, both in Stittsville area. Our situation was unique as the lead time for getting our new built was over a year. For peace of mind, we wanted to sell our existing home as soon as possible but for convenience sake give possession after moving into our new built. We found Marc after noticing his sign on two for sale properties in our area, which he sold in few days. We interviewed few agents, including Marc, & decided to seek his help as he stood out as a calm, open & honest individual with an impressive knowledge of the market. Marc is not one of those agents who will low ball your home value for a quick sale but takes time in really assessing your home condition & then recommending a fair value, even pushing the envelope. He recommended an overall approach for our unique situation & came to our home many times to advise us on preparing and staging. Despite being a seller’s market, Marc put lot of work behind the scenes into marketing and creating interest in our home. After listing, he followed-up with potential buyer’s agent after each visit to provide us with timely feedback. He stayed positive & calmly helped us in what can be a stressful time. He also encouraged us to stay on the course when we had doubts. We were extremely pleased to sell our house on our terms & close to our asking price. Marc is a true gentleman & highly reliable & we look forward to working with him on our new built now. We highly recommend him to anyone for all real estate needs. Thanks Marc! - Fawad & Farah
Marc is patient, professional and knowledgeable. The best of the best. 10 out of 10 would recommend and reuse for future transactions! - Katie Lucas
From the time I emailed Marc looking for an agent to sell my home until it was sold Marc was exactly what you would want in an agent. He got back to me right away and made the whole process from staging and listing and showings to the day it sold really stress free. He was very knowledgeable on the important things to do to get the house ready. His motto is "Buy and sell with a game plan" and his plan certainly works. Will recommend him for sure. - Karen and Dan
We had a very pleasant experience with Marc, both selling our old home and purchasing our new one. Although the market had very little inventory when we were looking, Marc helped us to find a wonderful home in which we are very happy. Marc was always accessible for info, or just reassurance when needed. We would highly recommend Marc for your real estate needs and would use him again without hesitation. Thank you Marc! Diana and Gates - Diana Paquette
Marc was a stud through and through. Referred over from Toronto, he acclimated me to the Ottawa landscape and was always hands on with getting whatever we needed done. Will be recommending the man hereafter. - Cal Tortolo
Marc has been so patient with us because we probably looked at over 30+ homes. He was never pushy in having us settle on a home and even encouraged us to wait for a better price and avoid overpriced homes even though we were willing to pay the asking price. In the end we found our perfect home and couldn't be happier with Marc's advice and enthusiasm along the way. If and when we decide to move way into the future we will definitely be using Marc again! - James
Marc was great! I had a limited time to find a place and was looking in a specific location. In one day we found my place. I would certainly recommend him to any friends. - Nicole Stark
We engaged with Marc to help put our 3-BR townhome on rent. Marc exhibited great professionalism from day one and meetings with him were great, highly informative and with no pressure to take him on as our realtor at anytime. Marc focuses more on the value he brings to the process and how he can assist in make real estate transactions less stressful for the people involved. We got excellent results from him and our property was rented out in record time despite the tight timelines. I highly recommend his services and have no reservations in stating him to be one of the best in the field. - Jeebak and Pooja
We luckily stumbled upon Marc when visiting an Open House. Upon first impression and in speaking with him, we both felt very at ease with his approach, marketing ideas etc. He knew that we weren't in a hurry to sell and/or purchase but that it was merely a thought at that time.. We agreed to have him send us listings and periodically, would ask if we wanted to update our search criteria. We did this for well over a year (showing great patience). We never felt pressure to purchase or list. We finally gave him a call and got things in motion. We went to MANY homes and could not find what we liked. We finally decided to purchase new with Mark's assistance. Than it came time to list.and Mark came to assist with staging etc. Quite happy we didn't need to go out and purchase items to show our home. He used our own furnishings. Our home went "Live" on a Wednesday, not accepting offers until Sunday at 7:00pm. The couple who bought our home came through that Friday so, in reality, Mark sold in it two days. Second highest sell in the area since 2016! Through Marc's marketing, our home was viewed over 5000 times! Got full price and our closing date. We couldn't be happier with Mark's superb work ethic, knowledge, skills and easy going approach. We would highly recommend him to anyone. Thank you again Marc, we're off to our new adventure shortly! Joanne, Paul & Ryan - Joanne & Paul Bennett
I've moved six times in the last twelve years and this move/home purchase was by far the smoothest. Marc took the time to understand my wants/needs when looking for a new home. With my work, I have 5 working days to find, purchase, and close on a home. Marc wasted no time. He was patient considering the amount of homes I wanted to see since I was new to the city. The ease of drafting an agreement and closing on a home was very much appreciated. When I am due to sell my home in Kanata, he will be the realtor that I choose. He had a game plan and it was worth investing in. Thanks again. - Crystal Boutilier
I was a first time home buyer who had a less than stellar experience with my first realtor. Feeling like my interest weren't put first, I asked my friends for recommendations on a realtor. Marc was recommended to me and I am extremely grateful for having him as my realtor. Marc was very insightful when viewing homes and took the time to find the perfect listings for me. It didnt take long after Marc became my realtor for me to find my ideal home. Kudos to Marc on his negotiating skills as well, he did wonders to close the sale. I would highly recommend Marc! Thanks again Marc - Cisse - Cisse
Marc worked with us for a year to find us our ideal home. He is honest, trustworthy, and gave us great advise. We are very happy with his work and would highly recommend him. - Mina
Marc went above and beyond for us and we are so happy to have found him. We moved to Ottawa from another province and were unsure which area we wanted to purchase in. He spent countless hours showing us houses in all neighbourhoods and always had lots to say about each area to help us with our decision. I would absolutely use Marc again and would recommend him to anyone seeking a professional, smart and all around good person as your realtor. - Laura
Working with Marc on both purchasing a home and selling ours was nothing short of flawless. He is a professional through and through. Marc has gone more than above and beyond for us and we could not be more grateful for his knowledge and experience with the Ottawa market as well as his genuine care for everything he does. We would highly recommend using Marc as he is one of the most reliable, knowledgable and hard working people we have ever worked with. Jon Gott, CFL offensive lineman and Nicole Hilstob, Fitness studio owner. - Nicole hilstob
Marc is an excellent real estate agent. He was quick with relevant advice throughout the house buying process and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy in the Ottawa area. - Ian Armstrong
Thank goodness for Marc! Selling your family home is an incredibly huge undertaking and Marc guided us through all the steps like a pro. He is very thorough, efficient and knowledgeable. We highly recommend Marc to help you sell your home. - Tim and Erika MacPhee
We started looking for condos on our own and we were getting nowhere fast. A couple of friends referred Marc to us and with him our home search improved in speed and scope. Marc was always available to answer our questions and to show us the properties we wanted. I saw a dozen, maybe more, properties with him and managed to close the deal in less than two months. It could have been faster if more condos were really pet friendly (accepting dogs over 25 lbs.), but with Marc we managed to find the perfect place for us and our pooch. Marc's help was indispensable for us and we highly recommend him to any home buyers in the Ottawa region. - Flavia Campos
Marc was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. We were moving from a different city but he made the transition easy by providing us with great information on the different areas of the city as well as the subdivisions within them. We were looking for a quick turnaround on a sale as we had already sold our previous house; when we found properties that we wanted to view, he was consistently available to assist us. The information and guidance he provided on properties and the home buying process was exceptional. If you are looking for a reliable, knowledgeable and professional realtor, Marc Parenteau should be at the top of your list! - Pat & Jenn Lavoie
As first time home buyers, we were nervous about starting our search and finding an agent. Very soon after meeting with Marc, we felt much more confident in the process as well as had full confidence in his expertise. He is responsive to both questions and to our feedback on the homes we started initially looking at. We ended up finding what we felt was the perfect home, and strategically putting together an offer was greatly helped by Marc's advice and honesty. He also provided great referrals for an inspector and legal advice for closing the sale. We ended up with our dream home and he just made everything easy and straightforward. I would hands down recommend Marc's services to anyone, and look forward to being able to do so! - Jenelle Williams
We had the opportunity to work with Marc to purchase a house in Nepean. We are a military family who moved from Manitoba to Ottawa and it was our first time moving to Ottawa. Marc was fantastic. Initially we did most of our work via email and phone. Marc was very quick to answer our questions and send us updates. Marc was able to send us new listings based on different search parameters from the various sections of the city we were looking in. These small personal touches greatly assisted us with understanding the Ottawa market. Once we arrived in Ottawa Marc dedicated a significant amount of time to show us around and show us the houses we were interested in. He was quick to pass on updates on homes before they were available on the MLS site. He gave us honest advice when we decided to put an offer on a house again helping us to understand the market and not to overpay for a home. Marc was with us during the home inspection, offering us insights on what we should discuss with the seller upon conclusion of the inspection. He moderated a meeting with us and the seller to ensure we had all of the right information we needed to confidently lift the restrictions in place when we made our offer. During the pre-closing walk through Marc again made sure all of the small details were taken care of and nothing was looked over. Marc was great to work with, we would highly recommend him and when we move again our first call will be to him. - Stephen Haire
Marc went out of his way to ensure our home search and purchase went smoothly. He worked hard to ensure our offer was accepted and kept us informed of the progress with realistic expectations. As this was our 7th home purchase, Marc was by far the best realtor we have ever had the opportunity to work with. When we are ready to sell, Marc will be our only choice and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to make the transition a much easier experience. - Mark Chambers
Outstanding agent. Provided excellent advice, had superb knowledge of the area, and worked to get me the best house for the best price. Marc is honest and up front which are essential traits when entrusting someone to help you make such a large life decision. Thank you Marc! - Jon Lee
Marc is without a doubt the best agent my girlfriend and I ever had. Courteous, knowledgeable, and he always had a smile on his face. He offered invaluable insight into every home we looked at...good and bad... he simply had your best interest at heart. If you had questions for him (and we had many), he would do his homework and give you the very best information to work with. Never once did we feel pressure from him to buy a home...as a matter of fact, he wanted you to be very sure about your decision...he reeled us in a couple of times, and because of that, we are ecstatic about the home he finally found us. We can't say enough about Marc. I recommend Marc to anyone who wants a positive, pressure-free experience. He will find your dream home that will give you that warm and fuzzy. ABCD - Above and Beyond the Call of Duty ! Happy house hunting!! :) - Henry Searle
Marc was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was always available whenever I wanted to see a home. As a first time home buyer, Marc let me know of a new home buyer seminar. This informative seminar went over the whole process which was extremely helpful. Overall I would recommend him to any new home buyers in the Kanata area like myself. - Matthew Bastien
We recommend Marc in a heart beat! He makes house hunting and house selling fun and stressless and always gives his 200% to makes things easier for his clients. We bought and sold in a period of 2 months and it went really well. We are now settled in our new house and already miss working with him!! - Annie Lacasse
He stuck with me and was always available. He did a great job - James Dickson
We worked with Marc to sell our home in the West end of Ottawa. We were extremely impressed with his calm, friendly and professional demeanour and his in-depth knowledge of the market. Despite being a sellers market, Marc put a tremendous amount of work into marketing and creating interest in our home. He answered all of our questions and calmly helped to navigate us through what can be a very stressful time. Marc was very knowledgeable about military move regulations and was always willing to fully discuss any issue. Our collaboration allowed us to sell our house on the first day we listed and for over our asking price. We highly recommend Marc to anyone for either buying or selling. - Derek and Jennifer Crabbe
Bilingue ! Bilingue!! Très professionnel, Marc connais bien son affaire, toujours à l'écoute et soutien de ses clients. - Alicia Catana
We met Marc at an open house and were relieved that he actually let us look around the house without hounding us as we’d been so many times before! We then had a relaxed and comfortable conversation about house hunting in general and how we were deciding between building new or buying a pre-existing home. His confident and no-pressure attitude made us comfortable to have him follow up with property searches. He was patient and generous with his time over many months, giving us advice about both options we were considering and not trying to sway us. He was supportive and genuinely happy for us when we decided to build new and not purchase with him despite all the time he had spent with us because we ultimately found the best home for us. When it came time to sell our home, there was no question about who we would list with. Marc was great and we sold our home in 1 day with multiple offers! He was in touch right through to closing and even came to the inspection of our new build with us to offer his experience and support! The best things about Marc: relaxed and no pressure attitude, honesty, patience, genuine caring, efficiency, professionalism, accessibility and confidence. The worst thing about Marc: your time with him comes to an end! We would (and have) recommend Marc without a doubt! Alissa and Mike - Alissa Miki
Marc was friendly, informative, super fast with his responses, didnt clutter me with homes that werent my style, helped me find a home i LOVE and remained professional and ethical throughout the entire bidding process. Excellent realtor and a former CFL (Go Riders!) player so clearly he's a winner. - Ana Soc
I found Marc to be very professional, honest and reliable. He does what he says he is going to do and he always gives 110%. - Karen Maheral
June 2017- My wife and I moved to Ottawa from Winnipeg MB , I am in the military, so we had a tight deadline of 1 week to purchase a new home in a City we did not know. A friend of mine recommended Marc, from the start he understood our time deadline and that we wanted to see as many homes in our price range within a short space of time. Marc organized our home visits in a logical manner so that we were not bouncing all around the City. He was also very frank with us regarding the houses resale value, knowing that I would more than likely sale the new home in the next three years when the military posted me to my next location. When we found the right home, Marc remained in touch and arranged for some upgrades to be done at our new home while we were packing our old house up. Marc actually paid some contractors out of his own pocket while we were driving across Canada to complete the Reno's. I found Marc to be an extremely knowledgeable real estate agent who was more concerned about the well being of my family than making a large commission. Marc knew that we were going to throw away the washer and dryer in the new home, he contacted me to explain that a first time home buyer with a new baby had just purchased a home when their dryer broke down, he asked me if I would sale my dryer to this young couple. We gave them the dryer, having been in the same predicament when we were young. Again this shows how Marc goes above and beyond the call of duty to help his clients. We will definitely recommend Marc to anyone buying or selling a home and we will have him list our home when its time to move again. Thanks Marc Shane and Joann - Shane Pollock
We'd had success selling two of our previous homes privately but our last home was a bit more of a challenge. When we decided to go with a listing agent, we interviewed a few and quickly decided that Marc was our guy. Not only had he shown the house to clients while it was for sale privately and thus had no issues with dealing directly with a seller, but what struck us most was his open and honest style. Not once did we feel rushed or pressured. Everything was done on our terms but with Marc's excellent advice to help guide us along. And once Marc's sign went up on the lawn, our home was sold in 2 days! I highly recommend Marc for anyone's real estate needs. And don't forget to ask to see the Grey Cup ring(s)! - Carey Gaul
We were 5 hours out of town looking for a property with in 45 min to Ottawa. We sent Marc out many times to try and review the home before we made our travel. Marc was so pleasant to work with, his advise was solid and very sincere, he never gave up on us as purchasers. The end result was we found our beautiful Waterfront Home in Calabogie and I know this would never had happened without Marc as our team leader. Thanks Marc you are the best agent we have ever dealt with in all my years of owning and selling homes. I would have had him as our listing too but the commute would have been a little far lol. I would strongly recommend Marc as an outstanding agent. Jan Grant and Steve Milburn - Jan Grant
Marc was a fantastic agent!! He is the man you want to find your dream home. He is patient and very open, so that he can help you find exactly what you are looking for. He never pressures you into looking at a home that doesn’t interest you. I would strongly recommend Marc. He always told us, “ you will know when you find the right one.” And we did just that !! Loving our new home, thanks Marc !!! - Em and Virginia - Em
Marc was recommended to us through my sister and we couldn't have been happier! He replied to messages and emails as soon as we pressed 'send', was patient and always willing to go the extra mile to answer our million questions and to find new listings (even after we upped the price, downed the price, added a garage, took it off, searched for listings in the country, then the city, then the country again!!). One of Marc's best qualities is that he doesn't push or rush you into any houses, he will keep searching until you have found your dream home! - Alex and Joe Davidson
Marc was very patient with two people brand new to the Ottawa-area. He helped us determine what neighbourhoods suited us best and was not displeased at looking at several houses until we found the perfect one. Without hesitation I will recommend Marc to anyone looking for real estate in Ottawa. Also, being that he is quite tall, he made an excellent measure of basement ceiling height. - Tess Gergel
Marc showed us home in our desired price, community and type and we successfully purchased a very suitable home for us. Our negotiations went very well under excellent coaching from Marc. Marc was always on time and never applied sales pressure. He wanted to ensure we were going to be satisfied with our outcome. Great guy! - Keith Landry
Marc was an amazing agent!! It was like going to see a house with friend! There was absolutely no pressure to buy something we didn't like and he was patient with us when we finally found the one and stayed in the house for an hour just soaking it all in! I'd strongly recommend Marc! He'll start off as your agent and then become your friend!! - Jillian Adams
We are very satisfied with all the support Marc has given us. We couldn't have hoped for a better and more trustworthy person in this purchase process. As "new residents" everything is so new and it's reassuring that this "first big adventure in Canada" ended well. - Ingrid Van Overbeke
My wife and I got to know Marc very well over many months. We had difficulty selling our home due to location and it being in a niche market. Despite my occasional frustration at getting trying to get an offer, Marc always remained upbeat and very professional, settling me down with his sense of humour. He was always instantly available by phone or email, followed up leads diligently and proved to be an effective negotiator for us. On the buying end, he was equally excellent. I highly recommend Marc Parenteau to represent home sellers and home buyers. He's a true professional. - Jim Taggart
Marc was awesome in the entire process to buy our new home in Ottawa. He gave us the best advices for a new home builder in the area. He was always available for us for questions or for help for fill up paperwork. Merci encore Marc! - I.C and I.C.