Selling your house in Ottawa is easiest when an experienced REALTOR® handles the whole move — pricing, preparation, marketing, and negotiation — so the home sells for the best price with the least stress. That is exactly what Jason Polonski does for homeowners across Ottawa and the surrounding communities. He leads with a plan, not a sales pitch, and is available seven days a week to answer questions and get a home to market the right way. Call or text Jason at (613) 601-9333 to talk through a sale, or request a free home evaluation to see what a home could sell for today.
Jason is a full-time, award-winning REALTOR® with Right at Home Realty and 15+ years of results in the Ottawa market. His background in the construction and electrical trades means he reads a home’s condition the way a buyer’s inspector will — a real edge when pricing and preparing a property. Homeowners can learn more about Jason or read reviews on his Google Business Profile.
Why choose Jason Polonski to sell your house in Ottawa
The agent a seller hires is the single biggest factor in how a sale goes. Jason wins listings on preparation and negotiation, not promises, and he brings a combination most Ottawa agents can’t match: hands-on trades knowledge, a marketing and finance degree from Concordia, and full-time, seven-day availability. He has helped hundreds of buyers and sellers, and every listing gets his personal attention from first meeting to closing day.
His track record is recognized across the industry:
| Recognition | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best in Ottawa — Top REALTOR® | Seven years running (through 2026) |
| Right at Home Realty Chairman’s Club | 2025 and 2021 |
| Canadian Choice Award | 2025 |
| Director’s Club | 2023–2024 |
| President’s Club | 2022 |
| Top Choice REALTOR® — Kanata / Stittsville / Ottawa | 2026 |
Just as important is how he works. Jason acts as a move coordinator: he solves the timing risk of a sale — and a purchase, if a seller is buying at the same time — before optimizing price, so no one is ever caught owning two homes or none. The Canadian Real Estate Association sets out the professional standards behind the REALTOR® designation, and Jason holds himself to them on every file.
Step-by-step: how the selling process works in Ottawa
Selling a home in Ontario follows a defined path from first conversation to closing day. Ontario real estate is regulated by the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) under the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, so the paperwork and disclosure obligations are real and enforced. This is the sequence Jason runs with every seller.
Ottawa home selling services
Selling a house well takes more than a sign on the lawn. Jason offers a complete, full-service listing so a seller has one point of contact for the entire process.
| Service | What Jason delivers |
|---|---|
| Pricing & market analysis | A data-backed comparative market analysis that sets a realistic, competitive list price for the area and condition. |
| Home preparation & staging advice | Room-by-room guidance on repairs and presentation, informed by a trades background, so money is spent where it moves the needle. |
| Professional photography | High-quality photography that makes the home stand out where most buyers look first — online. |
| Full MLS® & REALTOR.ca exposure | The listing goes live on MLS® and REALTOR.ca and syndicates to the major search portals for maximum reach. |
| Agent-to-agent marketing | Direct outreach to the REALTORS® who already have buyers for that type of home. |
| Showing coordination & feedback | Showings are scheduled, managed, and reported back so the seller always knows where things stand. |
| Offer review & negotiation | Every offer is verified and negotiated on price, conditions, and dates to protect the seller’s bottom line. |
| Guidance to closing | Support through the conditional period and closing, coordinating with the seller’s lawyer to the finish. |
| Low 1% listing commission | A competitive 1% listing commission option that can meaningfully lower the total cost of selling. |
To talk through which of these matters most for a specific home, call or text Jason at (613) 601-9333.
Sell Your Ottawa Home for Just 1% Listing Commission
Why pay 2.5% listing commission to sell your home when you don't have to? Jason Polonski lists Ottawa homes for a simple 1% listing commission. Full MLS® and REALTOR.ca exposure, professional photography, powerful online marketing, expert pricing, and a skilled negotiator fighting for every dollar of your sale price. Top-tier service — you just keep thousands more when your home sells. Smart sellers are already making the switch. Your home deserves the best, and your wallet deserves a break.
How to sell a house in Ottawa: the process
Selling a home in Ontario follows a clear path from first conversation to closing day, and Ontario real estate is regulated by the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) under the Trust in Real Estate Services Act. Here is the sequence Jason runs with every seller — the full step-by-step guide to selling a home in Ottawa breaks each stage down in detail.
| Step | What happens | Typical timing |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Discovery & plan | Jason and the seller map the move, timeline, and any simultaneous purchase. Timing risk is solved first. | Week 1 |
| 2. Pricing & valuation | A comparative market analysis sets the list price. | Week 1 |
| 3. Prep & presentation | Repairs, staging advice, and professional photography ready the home. | Weeks 1–2 |
| 4. Listing launch | The home goes live with full marketing exposure. | Week 2 |
| 5. Showings & open houses | Showings are coordinated, and feedback is shared. | Weeks 2–4 |
| 6. Offers & negotiation | Offers are reviewed, verified, and negotiated. | As they arrive |
| 7. Conditional period | Financing, inspection, and other conditions are firmed up. | 1–3 weeks |
| 8. Closing | The lawyer transfers title and funds; keys change hands. | On closing day |
Sellers who want a task-by-task version can work through the home sellers checklist, and first-time sellers will find the home sellers tips for Ottawa a useful starting point.
Get Cash Back When You Buy a Home in Ottawa
Can you get cash back when buying a home in Ottawa? Yes. Jason Polonski, a Chairman's Club REALTOR® serving Ottawa and Kanata, shares part of his commission with buyers — up to $3,000 cash back at closing.* You still get full-service, award-winning representation: expert pricing, sharp negotiation, and hands-on guidance from first showing to keys in hand. No cut corners and no rebate-only shortcuts — just real money back in your pocket when you buy your Ottawa or Kanata home.
Price the home right from day one
Pricing is the most important decision in the entire sale, because it sets how the market reacts in the critical first two weeks. Priced right, a home creates competition; priced too high, it sits. The starting point is a real number: sellers can find out what a home is worth in Ottawa or request a no-obligation free home evaluation.
It also pays to understand the levers that move value before listing:
- How to increase a home’s value before going to market.
- The best return on renovations in Ottawa — which projects earn their keep.
- The cost of selling a home in Ottawa, for forecasting net proceeds.
- How much a real estate agent’s commission is, explained plainly.
For current market context, the Ottawa Real Estate Board publishes monthly statistics and the Canadian Real Estate Association tracks the Ottawa benchmark.
Prepare the home so buyers compete
Buyers decide in seconds — online, at the curb, and in the front hall — so preparation is the least expensive edge a seller has. Jason’s trades background helps target the fixes that actually matter. These guides cover the essentials:
- How to stage a home so each room reads at its best.
- How to maximize curb appeal in Ottawa — the first thing buyers judge.
- How to prepare for real estate photos.
- The home features Ottawa buyers want.
- How to sell a home as-is in Ottawa when a full prep isn’t realistic.
The Real Estate Staging Association publishes data showing prepared homes sell faster — a small investment with an outsized payoff.
Marketing that gets offers
A listing’s first two weeks should reach the largest possible pool of qualified buyers and turn interest into showings. That means full portal exposure, professional photography, and direct marketing to buyers’ agents — plus a listing agreement the seller understands before signing.
- The listing agreement in Ontario — what a seller is signing.
- Do open houses sell homes?
- How to get multiple offers on a home.
- How to sell a home fast in Ottawa.
- Whether to accept the first offer.
Paperwork, disclosure, and staying protected
Ontario sellers carry real legal obligations, and the paperwork is where deals quietly fall apart. A real estate lawyer is required to close; sellers can find one through the Law Society of Ontario, and the Canada Revenue Agency’s guidance on selling a principal residence explains the tax reporting.
- The documents needed when selling a home.
- What to disclose when selling a home in Ottawa.
- The questions to ask when selling a house.
- Common mistakes when selling a house in Ottawa.
- The risks of selling a home privately.
Ontario real estate rules and tax provisions change. Sellers should confirm current requirements with a lawyer, RECO, and the CRA before deciding — the links above go to the primary sources.
Selling on the seller’s timeline
Every sale fits inside a bigger life change, and the plan should fit the situation. Timing, season, and life stage all shape the right approach:
- When is the best time to sell a home in Ottawa?
- Selling a home in winter.
- Downsizing in Ottawa.
- The home sellers’ real estate blog for ongoing market notes.
Areas Jason serves
Jason sells homes across the whole city with a west-end focus — Kanata, Stittsville, Barrhaven, Nepean, Manotick, Carp, Dunrobin, Westboro, The Glebe, Alta Vista, Rockcliffe Park, Riverside South, Greely, and the surrounding communities. Local knowledge matters at pricing time, because the same house sells differently in Barrhaven than in the Glebe. Sellers can browse Ottawa’s neighbourhoods and areas here, and the City of Ottawa’s property tax resources help with understanding local carrying costs.
Ready to sell your house in Ottawa?
The best first step is a conversation — no pressure, no obligation. Call or text Jason Polonski at (613) 601-9333, seven days a week, to talk through a sale and get a clear plan. Prefer to start online? Request a free home evaluation or see what a home is worth in Ottawa. More resources are on the ottawarealtyman.com homepage.
Selling Your House in Ottawa (FAQs)
Selling costs mainly include the real estate commission plus HST, legal fees, a possible mortgage discharge, and moving expenses; sellers do not pay land transfer tax, which is a buyer cost. Jason offers a competitive 1% listing commission option that can meaningfully lower the total cost of selling — call (613) 601-9333 for a breakdown specific to a home.
A well-priced, well-prepared Ottawa home typically sells within a few weeks of listing, though the timeline depends on the neighbourhood, price band, and season. The Ottawa Real Estate Board’s monthly reports show the current average days on market, and a valuation will reflect a specific street and price point.
Jason combines a construction and electrical trades background, a marketing and finance degree, and full-time, seven-day availability, so he prices and prepares homes with an inspector’s eye and markets them with a marketer’s discipline. He has helped hundreds of buyers and sellers and has been named among the Best in Ottawa Top REALTOR® list for seven years running.
No. In Ontario, land transfer tax is paid by the buyer, not the seller. A seller’s main transaction costs are commission, legal fees, and any mortgage discharge.
Spring usually brings the most buyers but also the most competing listings, so it isn’t automatically best for every home. A well-prepared home priced correctly sells in every season — including winter, when there are fewer showings but far less competition.
Yes. In Ontario, a real estate lawyer is required to close the sale, transfer title, and handle the funds and mortgage discharge. It is wise to engage one early rather than at the last minute.
The easiest first step is to call or text Jason at (613) 601-9333, seven days a week, or request a free home evaluation online. He’ll review the home, the local market, and the seller’s timeline, then lay out a clear plan with no obligation.
