Marc Parenteau

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

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