Last updated: September 2026
Jason Polonski is a Nepean REALTOR® with Right at Home Realty who helps buyers and sellers across Centrepointe, Bells Corners, Craig Henry, Crystal Beach, Qualicum and every other Nepean neighbourhood. He brings more than 15 years of Ottawa experience, a construction and electrical trades background that helps him read older homes, and a 1% Listing Commission, charged on the final sold price, for sellers.
Most Nepean homes were built between the 1950s and the 1980s, and most Nepean moves involve selling one home while buying another. Jason’s job is to help you avoid a timing mistake first, then get the best price second. Here’s how he works, what makes Nepean different, and what to expect when you hire him.
About Jason Polonski, Nepean REALTOR®
Jason Polonski is a REALTOR® with Right at Home Realty, based in Kanata and serving all of Ottawa’s west end, including every Nepean neighbourhood. He has more than 15 years of Ottawa real estate experience, a Bachelor of Commerce with a double major in Marketing and Finance from Concordia University, and a construction and electrical trades background that gives buyers and sellers a practical read on older homes.
His recognition includes the Chairman’s Club (2025, 2021), the Canadian Choice Award (2025), the Director’s Club (2023–2024), the President’s Club (2022) and Best in Ottawa Top REALTOR® seven years running. He has helped hundreds of buyers and sellers across Ottawa. Call (613) 601-9333, learn more about Jason, or read his client reviews on Google and the reviews page.
Why Nepean Needs a Different Kind of REALTOR®
Nepean isn’t a new subdivision where every house on the street was built the same year by the same builder. It’s a collection of 20-plus neighbourhoods built over four decades, and two homes that look alike from the curb can be very different inside.
Condition drives value more than square footage
A 1965 Lynwood Village bungalow with a new roof, updated panel, insulated attic and a finished basement can be worth far more than the same model two doors down in original condition. Buyers and appraisers know this. So does a good agent. Pricing a Nepean home on square footage and bedroom count alone tends to leave money on the table for sellers, or lead buyers to overpay for cosmetic updates that hide dated systems.
Micro-markets matter
Centrepointe, Craig Henry and Qualicum sit within a few kilometres of each other but attract different buyers and trade at different price levels. Crystal Beach buyers often work at the Carling Campus; Bells Corners draws downsizers and first-time buyers; Arlington Woods appeals to families who want space near the Greenbelt. Knowing who is buying on your street shapes how a listing is marketed and how an offer is negotiated.
Most moves are two transactions
Nepean has a lot of long-term owners. When they move, whether up, closer to family or down to a bungalow or condo, they’re usually selling and buying at the same time. That’s where most expensive mistakes happen, and it’s why Jason works as a move coordinator rather than just a listing agent. See our guide to selling and buying a home in Ottawa.
A Trades Background That Helps You Read Older Nepean Homes
Before real estate, Jason worked in the construction and electrical trades and earned a technical diploma in Construction Electricity. In a market full of 40- to 70-year-old homes, that experience is practical, not decorative.
What he looks at on a showing
On showings, Jason checks the things that cost real money to fix and are easy to miss during a 20-minute walkthrough:
- The electrical panel and wiring. Older 60-amp and 100-amp services, fuse panels, and aluminum branch wiring from the late 1960s and 1970s can affect insurance and resale. The Electrical Safety Authority sets the rules for what a licensed electrical contractor must correct.
- Foundations and grading. Settlement cracks, efflorescence and poor lot grading are common in older Nepean homes built on clay soils.
- Roofs, windows and attics. Age, ventilation and insulation levels tell you what’s coming in the next five years.
- Heating and radon. Furnace age, fuel type and whether the home has been tested for radon, which Health Canada recommends for all homes.
Why it matters for your conditions
Jason isn’t a home inspector and doesn’t replace one. What he does is help you decide what to look into before you make an offer, and which issues belong in your inspection condition and price discussion. For sellers, the same eye helps decide which repairs are worth doing before listing and which aren’t. Read more about buying a 1960s–1980s home in Nepean.
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.
Selling Your Nepean Home With a 1% Listing Commission
Jason offers sellers a 1% Listing Commission, charged on the final sold price. The buyer brokerage’s commission is separate and is set out in your listing agreement. Details are on the 1% Listing Commission page.
What’s included
A lower listing commission doesn’t mean less service. Nepean sellers get:
- A pricing strategy built from recent comparable sales on your street and in your neighbourhood, not an automated estimate.
- A pre-listing walkthrough to flag condition issues buyers and inspectors will notice, and advice on which repairs pay back.
- Professional photography, floor plans and full MLS® and REALTOR.ca exposure. See how Jason markets homes in Ottawa.
- Offer review and negotiation, including how to handle conditional offers, bully offers and multiple offers.
- Coordination with your lawyer through to closing.
Pricing an older home correctly
In Nepean, the right list price depends on how your home’s condition compares with recent sales, not just its size. Jason’s comparable-sales analysis separates renovated sales from original-condition sales so you’re priced against the right homes. Start with our What’s My Home Worth guide or request a free home evaluation.
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.
Buying a Home in Nepean With Jason
Buyers in Nepean are often choosing between very different neighbourhoods, housing eras and price points. Jason helps you narrow the search quickly and avoid the homes that look good in photos but hide expensive problems.
How the process works
- Discovery call. Your budget, timeline, commute, schools and whether you also need to sell.
- Financing. A mortgage pre-approval and a clear picture of closing costs, including Ontario’s land transfer tax and the first-time buyer refund if you qualify.
- Neighbourhood shortlist. Two or three Nepean areas that fit your life, using our Nepean neighbourhood guide as a starting point.
- Showings with a condition read. Jason flags systems and repair costs as you tour.
- Offer strategy. Price, conditions, deposit and timing, based on recent sales and the level of competition.
- Inspection, financing and closing. He coordinates with your inspector, lender and lawyer.
Cash back on your purchase
Eligible buyers can receive up to $3,000 cash back on closing when buying with Jason, on purchases where a buyer-side commission is offered. See the cash back program for how it works.
Know your rights as a buyer
Ontario’s real estate regulator, RECO, publishes plain-language guides on buyer representation agreements and what your agent owes you. Jason walks every client through their agreement before you sign.
Nepean Neighbourhoods Jason Works In
Jason works across all of Nepean. Each neighbourhood has its own guide on this site:
- Centrepointe: 1980s and newer detached homes and townhomes around Ben Franklin Place and Baseline Station.
- Bells Corners: Lynwood Village bungalows, Arbeatha Park and Westcliffe Estates, surrounded by the Greenbelt.
- Craig Henry: 1970s family homes near Sir Robert Borden High School.
- Crystal Beach and Lakeview: 1960s Minto homes near the Ottawa River and the Carling Campus.
- Qualicum and Graham Park: large 1960s lots and custom homes.
- Arlington Woods and Trend Village: Campeau-built homes near the Bruce Pit.
- Briargreen and Leslie Park: 1960s–70s homes under mature trees.
- Tanglewood, Manordale and Woodvale: bungalows and townhomes near Hunt Club.
- Parkwood Hills, Borden Farm and Fisher Glen: Minto neighbourhoods near Meadowlands Drive.
- Pineglen, Country Place and Merivale Gardens: homes backing onto the Greenbelt.
Browse current listings on the Nepean homes for sale page.
A Realistic Pre-Listing Plan for an Older Nepean Home
Most Nepean sellers have lived in their homes for a long time, and the weeks before listing make a big difference to the result. Here’s how Jason typically plans it.
Four to eight weeks before listing
- Walkthrough and pricing range. Jason tours the home, notes condition items buyers will focus on, and builds an early price range from recent sales of similar homes, separating renovated sales from original-condition ones.
- Decide on repairs. Small fixes such as dripping taps, missing trim, burnt-out bulbs and sticking doors almost always pay back. Bigger projects rarely do right before a sale. If your panel, roof or windows are near the end of their life, the choice is usually between replacing them or pricing accordingly.
- Consider a pre-listing inspection. On a 40- to 70-year-old home, knowing what an inspector will find lets you fix it, disclose it or price it in, instead of renegotiating after an offer. See our guide to pre-listing inspections.
- Gather paperwork. Receipts for the roof, furnace, windows and electrical work, permits for additions, and any radon test results reassure buyers.
Two weeks before listing
Declutter, deep clean and complete touch-ups. Book photography, a floor plan and any video or virtual tour. If you have a condo townhouse or apartment, order the status certificate early so buyers can review it quickly; the Condominium Authority of Ontario explains what it includes.
Launch week
Final pricing is set from the latest comparable sales and current competition, and Jason agrees an offer strategy with you in advance: an offer date or offers any time, how to handle conditions, and what closing date works for your next move.
After the sale
Jason stays involved through conditions, deposit, lawyer coordination and closing, and keeps your purchase timeline in step. Budget for your closing costs on both sides, including property tax adjustments and legal fees; the CMHC home buying guide is a useful checklist for your next purchase.
What Working With Jason Looks Like
- One point of contact. Jason is a solo REALTOR®, so you deal with him directly from the first call to closing, not a rotating team.
- Available seven days a week. Offers, showings and questions don’t wait for business hours.
- Plain-language advice. You’ll get a clear recommendation and the reasons behind it, including when the right answer is to wait, repair or price differently.
- No pressure. The first conversation is about your plans and timing, not signing a listing agreement.
Moving Up, Moving Down or Relocating: The Move-Coordinator Approach
The hardest part of most Nepean moves isn’t finding a buyer or a house. It’s getting the two transactions to line up without paying for two homes, rushing into the wrong purchase, or selling for less because you’re under pressure.
Sell first, buy first, or both at once
Jason starts by mapping your options: selling first and renting or arranging a long closing, buying first with bridge financing, or making your purchase conditional on your sale. Each has costs and risks, and the right choice depends on your finances and the current market. Our guide to avoiding two mortgages covers them in detail. For independent information on mortgage options, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada is a good neutral source.
Downsizers
Many long-time Nepean owners are moving to a bungalow, condo or retirement residence. Jason coordinates the sale with your next move and works with family members where needed. See downsizing in Nepean.
Military and federal relocations
Crystal Beach, Bayshore and Bells Corners are close to the Department of National Defence Carling Campus. Jason’s military relocation service is built for posted Canadian Armed Forces members and their families.
Market data you can trust
Jason uses board-wide figures from the Ottawa Real Estate Board and recent comparable sales, never guesses, when advising on price and timing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Look for someone who knows the specific Nepean neighbourhoods you’re considering, can explain recent comparable sales on your street, understands older-home condition issues, and has a clear plan if you’re buying and selling at the same time. Check their registration with RECO and read recent client reviews.
Jason offers a 1% Listing Commission, charged on the final sold price. The commission offered to the buyer’s brokerage is separate and is set out in the listing agreement. HST applies to commissions.
Yes. Eligible buyers can receive up to $3,000 cash back on closing on purchases where a buyer-side commission is offered. Terms are explained on the cash back page and in your buyer representation agreement.
Yes. Jason works across Ottawa’s west end, including Barrhaven, Kanata, Stittsville, Westboro and all Nepean neighbourhoods.
Yes. Coordinating a sale and purchase is the core of how Jason works. He helps you choose between selling first, buying first with bridge financing, or a conditional offer, based on your finances and the market.
No. Jason has a construction and electrical trades background that helps him spot potential issues during showings, but he always recommends a professional home inspection before firming up a purchase.
