Marc Parenteau

Marc is the best! He is always available to talk with whether it is through text, email or a phone call. He always gets back to you in a prompt and timely manner. He calls it as he sees it and personally I really appreciated that, no sugar coating. He's hard working and does a ton of work, marketing your house when its on the market in order for your house to get lots of exposure. He absolutely nailed the time and price on when our house should go to market this spring. Marc is also patient and takes his time on explaining everything, that is happening along the process of selling your home. I would recommend Marc to any one looking for an agent! We stuck to the gameplan and it worked! Thanks Marc - CH - Chris Heywood

Marc is the best, is empathetic to the highs and lows of buying/selling. Is somehow always available. Is compassionate regarding different life situations. Is honest and transparent and puts in 110% effort no matter what. Genuinely cares about his clients. Would recommend and work with again 1000 times. - C.G

As someone who moved to Ottawa and was unfamiliar with the Ottawa housing market, Marc provided valuable information as a first time buyer and ensured I got answers to any of my questions. I appreciated the direct, honest communication and was confident Marc was on top of anything I hadn't thought of, or overlooked. I would not hesitate to recommend Marc to anyone else looking for a realtor. - E.R.

We approached Marc with a specific house in mind after having a bad experience with another agent. He was professional, direct, knowledgeable, responsive, and helpful without being pushy. He didn't try to upsell us or doing anything dodgy. He helped us successfully buy the house we wanted within our budget. I would definitely work with Marc again! - EH

We moved from BC to Ontario in late 2023 and were recommended Marc as our realtor. We were unable to visit Ottawa before our move, so Marc's advice and services were invaluable in securing the right home for us. He not only found us a lot of potential options, but also viewed on our behalf and provided us with videos of the properties to view later. It meant that we got to see all the houses as if we were really there - these were very useful. Marc's advice was second to none, and he has gone above and beyond providing us with support during our move. I would highly recommend Marc as your realtor. - EM

We bought our house 7 years ago through Marc, and we did not even hesitate to use Marc again when we decided to sell. Even though we decided to sell during a slower time, Marc knew exactly how it was going to go and his optimism kept us calm. When we couldn’t decide where we wanted to live, he showed some houses. The work he puts into finding out about the place before we get there is outstanding. I still remember when we rode around with him 7 years ago. We looked at several house in one day. I don’t think it was 20, but boy did it feel like that. He had each showing confirmed and we hit all of our timings. He had all of the house information sheets printed off in a folder, in the order of seeing them. We worked with another realtor in a different city soon after working with Marc 6 years ago and I actually messaged him and told him he had set the bar so high. We found out the hard way not all realtors were like him. Whether you are buying or selling a house, using Marc is the only way to go. He is honest and knowledgeable, and in the end you have not only bought or sold your house, you have made a friend. - Gisele

Marc was a big help in selling my previous home out in Arnprior. Things weren’t selling as well at the time and he did a great job getting the home attention. It sold very quickly and the process was nice and easy with Marc’s help. He also helped us to find out new home also in Arnprior. We looked at so many different options. This was our first time purchasing a pre-existing home and we were nervous but Marc helped us through the entire process. - Melissa

While our list of musts and wants was changing as fast as the internet provided new options, Marc kept up with it, patiently advising and pros/cons of the market, locations, school zones, etc. What details he did not know or was not sure about, he timely looked it up and always followed up. He was flexible to accommodate visits when it worked for us, and even entertained the kids at times when they joined us for visits. He was always kind, available, and above all, honest and realistic in his comments with a "No BS" approach that made us feel confident with this important transaction. It will always be easy and enjoyable to work with Marc! We strongly recommend him to all buyers and sellers alike! He will work hard for you so to meet YOUR goals and desires, the best way he can. Merci encore pour tout! Max D - Max D

Marc was excellent, he showed a wide array within our criteria then narrowed it down as he saw what we wanted. Then still dropped everything and drove to the opposite side of the city because of a stray listing we saw. Cleared his whole schedule on a weekend with less then a week notice to accomodate our house hunting trip. I'd recommend him to anyone, and military personnel should absolutely go with Marc. Knows all the inspectors, lawyers, procedures everywhere in town. Honest, clear, no bullshit. Fantastic agent - K M

In the last 7 months, Marc tirelessly showed us close to 75(!!) houses (in person and video tours)and quickly responded to all of our texts and emails. He was able to work through our different time zones. He was very knowledgeable on everything! He knows the different areas of Ottawa, house details and history, septics systems, wells, and everything one could know about houses! Thank You Marc for helping us find our long term home! - S&M

Marc was very helpful and would always give his honest opinion when showing us a property. He worked hard to understand what we were looking for. When we would always advise us of any pitfalls or issues with any home ahead of time before viewing. - T and M

Marc was really helpful and knowledge. His guidance all throughout the process helped us a lot through this journey. Being new buyers, someone would surely need a realtor like Marc, who does not force you to close a purchase and supports you for the purchase I would surely recommend Marc. - Jibin Babu

Marc has once again ensured that we got a great price for our home, even when selling in the slow season. He not only made sure that we had all the knowledge and information we needed to prepare and stage the house, but was with us, guided us, through the entire sale. He will always be our #1, favourite agent. - Scott Marshall

He was always there to answer my questions and he took the time to explain me all the process. He was understanding well my needs. He was available to take over the home inspection and recommend a home inspector who was professional. - Audrey Boucher

Without hyperbole, Marc is the best realtor I have had the experience of working with. Both his professionalism and market knowledge were superior, and his quick action in lining up our showings was excellent. What I also appreciated, was his knowledge of home building and structures, which allowed for a mini pre-inspection, providing us with good information about the property before making a decision. Lastly, any communication via text or email was incredibly responsive. I would highly recommend Marc for buyers or sellers of/for property in Ottawa. - Agnes

Nous n'hésiterons pas à contacter Marc ou à lui référer dans le futur. Il est très professionnel, patient, toujours disponible pour répondre au courriel et pour les visites. Il vérifie les moindres details lors des visites, pendant l'achat et après, bref il est excellent! Merci encore Marc! - K&F

The best in town without a doubt, as knowledgeable and effortless as it gets. - Cal Tortolo

Marc was our agent when we purchase our home back in 2018, and provided us with a lot of inputs as first time home buyer. It was fit that we take him again to sell our house. Mark made us feel comfortable and equipped to make information we need. He went out of his way to to help us. I highly recommend him and would use him in the future. Thank you! - linda

Mark is as advertised! It was relieving to work with an agent that was truly willing to invest the time to view as many properties as it took to find the right one. As out of town buyers, Mark helped relieve a lot of the pressure associated with buying in an unfamiliar market. We found him to be engaging and responsive with a short turnaround on calls/texts/emails. He was objectively focused and not dismissive. He listened intently to our wants/concerns and wasn’t afraid to ask clarifying questions. He uses his foundational knowledge of HVAC/structure/electrical/plumbing to point out potential red flags for further scrutiny by certified professionals. He is comfortable commenting on these aspects to the depth of his knowledge and will not pretend that he knows more than he does just to close a sale. Mark is connected with and enjoys learning from the myriad tradespersons that can help identify/rectify deficiencies or carry out renovations – both minor and major. We would not hesitate to work with him on future transactions. - B & J

This is my second time using Marc. Both experiences, buying and now selling, were very positive. Marc provided recommendations to prepare the unit for listing, including considerations for price points and list timings. He answered all my questions and made sure I was well informed when making decisions. Finally, Marc is excellent with communications. He ensured I was up to date and informed on all aspects of the sale. Marc is a true professional and I highly recommend using his services for your next real-estate transaction. - Kreager Graham

Marc was extremely professional and responsive from the beginning. My wife and I are in the military and so the initial communication with Marc was done remotely while we were living in Manitoba. During our house hunting trip Marc cleared his schedule for us and showed us 14 homes in two days. He was very knowledgeable with respect to the different neighbourhoods and had a good grasp of current market trends. We were confident working with Marc every step of the way and he did an excellent job getting us into our dream home. Thanks Marc - Paul & Jane

Marc was very helpful. He was very thorough, pointing out important details that we might have missed. - Tim

I find him really professional and very knowledgeable of the areas of Ottawa. He understood my criteria for the house that I was looking for in the region. Never late for the appointment. He assisted me during the transaction and after the sale. I will recommended him to anyone who is looking for a real estate agent that is dependable, - LR

This was my second time working with Marc for buying a house. Marc set up a portal with houses within the parameters I was looking for very quickly. Marc is very responsive and flexible for scheduling viewings. As we tour the houses, Marc points out areas of concern and important details about the houses that I don't know enough to look for. His guidance and recommendations have been extremely helpful to me. When it came to making an offer, he took a look at comparables for the area for me so I could make an appropriate/informed offer. I would highly recommend having Marc as your realtor! He's definitely someone you want to have on your team helping you with this process! - KO

It was a pleasure working Marc to find our first home. He proved very knowledgeable in telling us about the homes we viewed, such as how the piping material in some of the homes could impact the cost or acquisition of insurance, and potential claims in the future. He was very detail orientated, and made sure to point out any potential issues we may have with the homes. He was very responsive to questions we had, and promptly scheduled appointments for us. He did not try and push us towards any purchase, and we always felt that he just wanted to help find the right home for us. When we did find the home we loved, Marc was very diligent about the paperwork, and made sure our interests were covered in the offer. He was very helpful during the closing, was prompt in getting the inspections completed, and guiding us through the process. Thanks again Marc, it was a pleasure working with you!! - Alan & Kiera

Having seen Marc's sign on a recently sold house on our street, I made a cold call to Marc, indicating our possible intention to list and downsize. Marc came over, assessed our house, and constructively suggested possible value-added retrofits etc. which would be worth addressing before listing. We discussed the Ottawa housing market, a target listing price, timing and marketing strategy. I could see right away we would be getting much more than just a listing agent. Marc committed to staging the house; he recommended and helped coordinate a trusted local contractor to work on the retrofits and upgrades; a cleaner to ensure the house was looking spectacular for showings and a photographer for the online listing and marketing material. Once listed, Marc effectively managed the sales process, including hosting a very successful open house; he skillfully managed the incoming offers and subsequent counter offers, and successfully negotiated and closed the sale in a timely and mutually successful manner. Marc is an excellent communicator and regularly provided updates during the entire sales process and was always quick at responding to our questions. With dedication, focus and persistence, Marc exemplified his related experience, knowledge, skills, determination that makes him an all-star realtor and I highly recommend him to anyone who is currently thinking of either buying or selling their property. - Brian M.

Marc previously helped us find our home, so we were happy to hire him to help sell it. His advice, experience and professionalism are all top qualities that I’m sure assisted in the sale. We appreciated his record keeping and memory of the original purchase, that really helped us prepare the listing, while his team did a great job with photos and video - made our place look amazing. Finally, when it came to reviewing offers and understanding all the details/lingo, Marc was quick to call and explain everything clearly. All in all, every aspect of the sale process was just so easy on us, and I would recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and reliable realtor. - A. C.

I really enjoyed our experience with Marc! He is very knowledgeable and gave us very honest reviews of the home. He was able to give us both the pros and cons of the home so we can make educated decisions. He is very responsive and reliable! Everything went very smoothly in the process. He also gave us very good recommendations for other related services (inspector, lawyers etc) everyone that works with him also provided excellent service and I think that's a reflection of him and his work ethics. - JY

Marc was a pleasure to work with. He was very forthcoming with all information required and or desired, and was very quick to respond. He handled our sale with great professionalism, and equally kept both my wife and myself equally informed. Marc provided us with all the contacts that we needed to get our house ready for sale quickly, which included a stager and a general contractor ( both of which were also wonderful to work with). He has a great sense of humor which further helped put our minds at ease throughout the process. - Craig Alliston

Being first time home buyers, my husband and I were overwhelmed by the amount of information we need to keep track of as we were looking for our first house, but Marc made sure that he explains every single detail to us, clearly and patiently. No matter how trivial or simple our questions were, we would write an email to Marc, who would respond promptly with very clear answers and great guidance. We were very specific about the area where we wanted to own, and Marc helped us buy a house that exceeded our expectations. He's patient, knowledgeable, smart and very genuine. He made the process feel effortless to us, and we are very happy with how things went. - MayaJ