Testimonials

The Osika team made a normally stressful task of buying and selling a home into a very pleasant experience.
Looking for weeks at different open houses in a quest to downsize we met Gerry and were instantly impressed with his quiet knowledgable demeanor. At a loss as to how to proceed with this daunting task of seeking the "perfect Home" Gerry competently directed us as to how to organize our search to date. We felt comfortable enough with him to start looking at places in an area we thought seemed right. To our very pleasant surprise Angie his wife and partner joined us and this team became dynamic.
Geographically the Osikas' were on top of every area and the proposed planning as well as the past challenges of an area.
Our situation was unique in that my husband became very ill and I then became more determined to downsize and here is where the Osika's really shone. They staged my home and due to circumstances even helped me declutter(no little task) Always careful about the health challenges we were facing,  they took the initiative and left very little for me ( if anything)to worry about.
Our house was advertised in all the media channels and we were informed constantly about prospective buyers. I can honestly say no stone was left unturned.

Buying a house was also a challenge, but Gerry and Angie searched diligently on our behalf and were always available to show us a property. I would like to mention that this team often came to the hospital with me to ensure my husband was informed as well.
We are in a location and home that is absolutely perfect for our present needs all thanks to the OSIKA TEAM!
This is our 11th home so I can with confidence say that Gerry and Angie were the most professional, competent and pleasant agents we have ever had the honor of working with.

From the moment I began working with Mark, I knew that I had made the right choice by selecting him to represent my needs as a realtor. If I had to name three things that put Mark above the rest in terms of customer service, it would be: dedication, perseverance and professionalism. Mark demonstrated outstanding dedication to both me and his job by remaining flexible throughout the home-buying process. He frequently arranged for viewings on evenings, weekends and even on a holiday, because he held my needs as a client as a top priority. Mark showed extreme perseverance as a realtor while engaging the representatives of various sellers. When I encountered difficulties with a potential property, Mark was relentless in making sure that I got what I needed. He was very patient in assessing my needs as a buyer, and was skilled at ensuring those needs were properly represented. Finally, Mark is an extremely professional individual. He never made me feel like I was being pressured me into a situation I was not comfortable with, and all-in-all made the home buying process as smooth and enjoyable as it could be. I would recommend Mark to anyone looking to buy or sell their home, and I would like to take this opportunity to publically thank him for all his hard work.

My wife and I had decided that, upon retiring, we would move to the country. We wanted to find that perfect house in a small, quiet community but first we needed to know what our house in the city was worth. We did not want to sell before finding our new house. We approached a number of agents whose only approach was to sell now, regardless of what we wanted. With Mark we found an agent who listened to us, our needs and wants. He provided, free of charge assistance in finding the perfect home for our retirement. The search was longer than expected but when we found our new home, Mark moved quickly in preparing our house in the city for sale. He provided advice on staging our home and even pitched in to help move out the unwanted furniture. Mark is definitely a real estate agent who is willing to do the heavy lifting! His advice on preparing the house for sale was invaluable. We quickly received offers and Mark calmly led us through the stressful negotiations. We always knew that Mark had our best interests at heart.  From the point of first meeting Mark, through our house search, the listing of our home, the negotiations, right to the handing the keys to the new owners, Mark was always with us.

Mark was recommended to us by our neighbour, someone who had worked with Mark a number of years ago and considered Mark a good friend. After dealing with Mark and knowing that he always had our best interests in mind, I can highly recommend Mark and know that his first priority is always his clients and their wishes.

We have had the pleasure of buying and selling with Dan Salhany several times. Again and again, Dan proves to us an outstanding example of what a real estate agent should be. He is diligent and professional. He is extremely knowledgeable, organized, detailed and gracious. Above all Dan is dedicated, passionate and instrumental in getting the deal fulfilled. Excellent service always, we recommend him over and over again! With great appreciation and gratitude to you Dan! 

Just a quick note to let you know how much we appreciated your patience, professionalism & direction during the process of purchasing our first home in Ottawa. Moving our family from the east coast for a new employment opportunity was very exciting yet stressful. You did an amazing job in providing us informative answers to our ‘many’ questions & in making suggestions as to different communities & the amenities that each provided. You are the Realtor that we will choose on our next move & would not hesitate to recommend you to our friends & co-workers.

As sellers trying to save a few dollars we really learned a lesson on the art of selling a home. After three weeks of marketing with a For Sale by Owner company we quickly realized how much time, effort & aggravation we were experiencing. After so many no shows with appointments that were confirmed, to all the potential buyers who did show up but could not afford our price range convinced us that we needed a professional to take on the job. Dan Salhany was recommended to us by a co-worker & we are grateful for that recommendation. Dan presented us with a marketing plan & strategy that was unique, innovative & well beyond anything we could provide. Within 13 days of listing our property Dan had marketed, negotiated & firmed up our sale for 98.9% of our asking price. Thank you Dan, you are our Realtor for Life.

“We were quite impressed with the quality of service and the willingness to help with anything. Your ability to listen and assess our needs in a productive and professional manner made our experience memorable one. Thanks you! We love our new house!”

“Jean and I can not tell you the extent of our satisfaction with you. You gave us more than we asked for and at a time frame far less than our wildest dreams. We would be glade to verify the above for anyone who would question your generous attention to detail.”

“Hi Mary and Dan, Monique and I wish to thank you for your hard work, long hours and tireless attention to our real estate needs. It was sometimes difficult, but your efforts paid fruit in getting us a very good price for our present property and closing the deal on our new home. Your style, advice and approach to marketing our property were fundamental to a quick sale and your personal attention to all of our enquiries, worries and uncertainties certainly turned a stressful process in very positive experience.

“It was great to work with a team of professionals that would listen as well as you do and assess my needs in a timely manner. The quality of your service was outstanding, when I needed your help for anything at any time you were very easy to get a hold of without a doubt. I was particularly impressed by how everyone on your team was so personable. I would highly recommend you to anyone I know! 

We moved to the Ottawa area from the East Coast this spring. Not knowing the area at all, being relatively new home owners, and having a tight deadline to find and purchase our home were all challenges that Mark overcame with ease .
We were in communication with Mark months before our house hunting trip. He showed persistence in continually sending us new home listings, checking in with us by phone, and helping us get a feel for the market prior to our visit. He also kept in contact with us after our house hunting trip when we returned home to pack. With Mark we were sometimes out of sight but never out of mind.
During our week-long trip to Ottawa Mark dedicated himself to us in a way that made us feel like his only client. He had a systematic approach to finding our home that was the key to our success in a matter of days. He started with a detailed list of questions that helped refine exactly what we were looking for in a home and which area in Ottawa was right for us. He scheduled full days of viewings, never tiring and always attentive to the feedback we gave each house. It was this attention to our reactions that helped him quickly narrow our search to the house we fell in love with.
Mark quickly developed a relationship of trust with us. We were always confident that he had our best interests at heart. He was a source of sound advice and had a solid understanding of the local market. He paid attention to potential deal breakers, including water damage and aging furnaces, and potential bargaining tools, such as missing upgrades. Mark would even talk to neighbours to get the real scoop on the area! He also connected us with a local lawyer and home inspector, both of whom were fantastic professionals.
Working with Mark took a stressful move and made it enjoyable. He was always willing to go that extra mile to make sure the house we wanted was the house we got! We have never received such a high level of service as we have with Mark. We highly recommend him – you’ll be doing yourself a favour by going with Mark!

Thanks and Satisfaction

"Dear Sylvie,

We are writing you to express our thanks and satisfaction for your help in selling our home in Ottawa. As you know, we had initially planned on selling our home privately, but I am grateful that you were able to convince Christine and me to let you do this for us. The increase in price that our house eventually sold for made this well worth our while. We were also very impressed with how you marketed our home, and that you were able to get so many buyers to visit our home in a very short while. In a market that was not ideal for the seller, we were very grateful to be in a situation where we could choose from more than one offer.

We would also like to thank your entire team, especially Marie Douville, for excellent service and the highest level of professionalism. The entire house selling process was much more pleasant than we had thought, we believe this is a great credit to your team!"

Sincerity, Honesty and Enthusiasm

"We would like to thank you and the team on successfully selling our home on Uplands Drive. In particular, we appreciated your sincerity, honesty and overall enthusiasm throughout the task. We believe we got a fair price, thanks to your diligence in surveying the market in our area.

Good Memories

"... Your professional, thorough and cheerful approach to real estate has left me with good memories despite some difficult negotiations. Even my lawyer commented that he can not recall a more difficult real estate transaction than the one involving the purchase of my current home. You shielded me from the unpleasantries while keeping me abreast of all developments. The final outcome was what I wanted and I thank you."