By: Donna McEvoy

We engaged the Walker Kosch Team once again to sell our property. This is one of many house sales and purchases we have done over the years with this team and each time the transactions has gone smoothly and very quickly, this last home sale was also done in a slow real estate market and we still sold within days of our has being listed. The sale was quick, convenient and resulted in a multiple offer situation where we received a final offer higher then asking price. Roman and Guy's responsiveness, professionalism, attention to detail was invaluable and what prompted the quick sale of our home. I would highly recommend the Walker Kosch team for buying or selling your next home!

By: John White.

I want to thank you both for the work your team did to sell my townhouse. I appreciated all your selling tips, and staging, and that you took the time to explain the desired effect you were trying to achieve with this process. It was clear to me that the additional props you provided and your selection of photos in the feature sheet and on the listing really made my property stand out against the competition! I was glad to see the kind of detail that you put on the listing and in the agents' notes. Anyone reading this information had a clear concise picture of the features, updates, and benefits of my place and a comprehensive understanding of the amenities of the neighborhood. Based on the feedback received it was obvious that the description and photos created the desired effect with the segment of homebuyers you said would be interested. I had been researching the market for several months before listing. I was most impressed that every time I reached out to you my calls didn’t get sent to a receptionist or delegated to an assistant. You always responded to my voicemails within an hour or so and gave me your full attention. The analysis provided effectively showed how the market was evolving. This analysis included market assessments using current local and city-wide listings/sales data, the listing-to-sell ratio, and compared the listings that did not receive multiple offers during the initial offer period. The developing trends became clear. This gave me confidence in the selling strategies you proposed to successfully adjust to a market in transition. The strategies worked and there were multiple offers! Your skill in dealing with pre-emptive offers was a cornerstone for success! I was most impressed with the constant communication you had with each agent that brought clients through for a viewing. Your ability to bring a second offer on such short notice only speaks to the behind-the-scenes work you had been doing. Someone told me years ago that in real estate you either get your closing date or you get your price. Your skills brought about competing offers that resulted in a firm offer with both of these conditions. The Walker Kosch Team provides value for money. I have seen Guy’s signs all over Ottawa for the past 35 years and more recently the Walker/Kosch signs for the past 18 years. It is clear to me that without your dedication to customer service and general love for what you do, these signs would not populate the neighborhoods for this length of time. The Walker Kosch Team is comprised of true professionals and is a credit to your profession and gets a five (5) star rating from me. Thanks John White.

By: Wendy Gale

I am so glad that I chose the Walker Kosch Team for the recent sale of my townhouse in Riverside South. Guy Walker was my realtor and made my whole experience one that I felt well informed and in control of throughout. Guy and Romana both worked tirelessly to help me stage and sell my townhouse during a challenging Covid-19 time period. The sale was quick, convenient and resulted in a multiple offer situation where I received a final offer higher then asking price. The feature sheets and 3D video helped to represent the sale effectively giving great exposure and fantastic presentation. The Walker Kosch Team also helped my with past sales and purchases of other home as well as a rental property when I first moved to the Ottawa area. Guy has consistently set me up with the right tools to search for homes and organized many viewings of properties that I have been interested in and/or purchased. He has worked with me during the week and on weekends and evenings with follow ups and advice that always gave me a real feel for the market I was in. In some cases, the sales and purchases were made from out of town. Guy was always available and flexible in meeting my needs and I was always represented efficiently and effectively. My experience with the Walker Kosch Team and both Guy and Romana has exceeded my expectations in every way. W.Gale

By: m boucher

We have worked with Romana and Guy for three transactions. In 2011 we bought our home with them, in 2012 we bought an investment property with them, and they helped us sell it in July 2019. We have had nothing but great experiences with Guy and Romana. Their advice was always spot on whether we were buyers or sellers. They were responsive and did an amazing job with the recent sale in positioning our property for a quick sell (4 days!) and counseled us very wisely with multiple offers. We really felt they were our partners. Cannot say enough good things about their knowledge, expertise and service. They are also great people to be around.

By: Connie David

I was first referred to Guy by my sister. My wife and I purchased our first rental property through Guy, and over the years, he has helped us buy several other rental properties. Guy is very good at what he does: he is both patient and knowledgeable in the building trades. Romana was also very helpful on the design and decoration, and made many very useful suggestions that helped us get our properties rented out quickly. I have recommended Guy to acquaintances, relatives, and even the in-laws. If you are looking for a great real estate agent, give Guy a call - you will never regret it.

By: Emily Oppedisano

Derek Walker helped my finance and I buy our first home, and as first time home buyers it was a great experience. Derek was patient, willing to listen to all questions and was always there to pick up our phone call. Derek shared great knowledge of the market and was able to negotiate the best price for our now new home! Now we are living in our dream home and we couldn't have done it without him. The Walker Kosch Team is the way to go for all your Real Estate needs, I would highly recommend this team!

By: Megan Beaulieu

Romana was amazing to work with! She was recommended to us by a good friend and we are so happy with our decision! I met with Romana a year before we started looking and she gave me so much advice! As a young couple it was the first house we purchased and we were novices on all aspects of the real estate market. We were selling our condo and purchasing a new home and she was very passionate and gave us a lot of guidance. We sold our home in 4 days and found our new one quickly as well! Very happy and would recommend her to anyone!

By: Andrea Farrell

We bought our first home through a member of the team – Derek Walker! He is a very good real estate agent. As first time home buyers, we were new the game, but Derek put us at ease with his knowledge and professionalism. He quickly arranged times to visit homes we were interested in, which was one of the reasons we could seize a good deal and purchased a nice home in a good location. He is patient, friendly and knowledgeable. As first-time homebuyers, we had a tendency to ask a lot of questions. Derek patiently shared his opinions and offered a lot of useful information. It was a wonderful experience working with Derek. We have already been recommending him to all our friends!

By: Clive Packer

Derek was really helpful in buying my home on a very tight timeline and while I was out of the country for a while. He took care of everything, was always quick to answer questions and made the whole thing really smooth. Strongly recommend!

By: Cassy may

Derek was on top of everything for us. He made buying a house a simple transition and answered all of our small, silly questions that us as home owners did not know the answer to. He was always available to us and gave his input on each place we looked at. When we go to sell this house down the road and buy another one we are turning to him once again :) He helped us get a lawyer and someone for our mortgage and even came to visit us the week we moved in. Thanks Derek :)

By: ovippm

Our client hired the Team to sale his condo, we as a Property Management Company where extremely impressed with their professionalism and the speed it took then to sale his condo.

By: Donna Mcevoy

I have engaged Walker Kosch Team many times over the past several years to help me sell and purchase my properties. Their responsiveness, professionalism, attention to detail and advice has been invaluable in the sale and purchase of these properties. I highly recommend the Walker Kosch team for buying or selling your next home!

By: Maurice Rainbow

Guy Walker and Romana Kosch are a wonderful team and make the process of buying and selling a home a very pleasant and rewarding experience. We have used Guy on several occasions and have always found him to be extremely patient and very pleasant. His expertise in both Real Estate and the construction industry was extremely useful, when choosing a new home. Romana also prepared our condo for showings. Her creativeness and eye for detail, combined with Guy's various selling strategies resulted in a successful and timely sale. My wife and I highly recommend this team and would not hesitate to use them again.

By: Adam Sweet

Guy was phenomenal, and I simply could not be happier with his focus, drive, and support.

By: Brenda Taylor

Guy and Romana are an amazing team who really look after their clients. Thanks to them, I sold my condo in a fraction of the time that I expected and above asking price! Their attention to detail is a key to their success. Romana may give you advice about selling that you may not want to hear, but she is always right! Just ask Guy

By: Matt

First time buying experience decided to buy a house last minute dereck was extremely helpful and worked hard especially with my short time frame owe that man big time

By: Shawn Liu

Got a great deal from Derek. He is quick to respond and answered all my questions.

By: Conrad Berlinguette

As an inexperienced first time home buyer, I could not have asked for better support from start to finish. This team got me the home I wanted that fit my lifestyle and budget, and provided far more help than I could have expected. Thank you!

By: Greg R

As a first time homebuyer, Derek and the Walker Kosch Team made my buying experience enjoyable and painless. Highly recommend them to anyone who is looking to buy or sell!

By: Melanie Arscott

Romana Kosch recently helped my husband and I purchase our dream home! We happened to stumble upon her by chance as she had a listing on Realtor.ca that we were interested in. That house was sold but Romana quickly became our new agent. She took us on and within two months we found our beautiful new home. The best thing about Romana is how passionate she is about getting the best property for YOU. When she walked into a home with us, she would let us know if she thought there were any concerns, and would tell us if she thought she could get us something better. She was incredibly patient with all our questions as first time home buyers, and was very accommodating and knowledgeable. Romana, thank you for making the home buying experience so fun and painless for us! We are incredibly grateful to have found you!

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OTTAWA, August 3, 2023 - Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) sold 1,263 residential properties in July through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System, compared with 1,102 in July 2022, an increase of 15%. July’s sales included 979 in the freehold-property class, up 18% from a year ago, and 284 in the condominium-property category, a 6% increase from July 2022. The five-year average for total unit sales in July is 1,621. “Both transactions & average prices are up from last July indicating consumers remain confident in the market notwithstanding the two recent quarter-percent interest rate hikes by the Bank of Canada. We’re only a month into the third quarter, but based on July’s positive indicators, we are likely to see solid year-over-year results in the second half,” says Ottawa Real Estate Board President Ken Dekker. By the Numbers – Average Prices*: • The average sale price for a freeholdclass property in July was $754,188, an increase of 5% from 2022, and a 1% increase over June 2023 prices. • The average sale price for a condominium-class property was $435,094 an increase of 2% from a year ago, although 3% lower than June 2023 prices. • With year-to-date average sale prices at $735,103 for freeholds and $433,447 for condos, these values represent a 9% decrease over 2022 for freeholdclass properties and a 6% decrease for condominium-class properties. “July’s average prices are showing positive gains over last year, and year-to-date numbers, as expected, are still closing the gap from the peak pandemic market activity of early 2022. Additionally, inventory continues to climb steadily as new listings are added to the housing stock, creating more options for homebuyers. August may be a slower month in Ottawa, but I wouldn’t take a vacation from shopping for your home.” By the Numbers – Inventory & New Listings: • July’s new listings (2,234) were 6% lower than July 2022 (2,364) and down 19% from June 2023 (2,755). The 5-year average for new listings in July is 2,336. • Months of Inventory for the freeholdclass properties has decreased to 2.7 months from 2.9 months in July 2022 but increased from 2.1 months in June 2023. • Months of Inventory for condominiumclass properties has decreased to 2.3 months from 2.5 months in July 2022, but is up from 1.4 months in June 2023. • Days on market (DOM) for freeholds have increased to 26 days from 20 days in July 2022 and 23 days from June 2023. • Days on market (DOM) for condos have increased to 28 days from 20 days in July 2023 and 27 days in June 2023. “Although we are in a sellers’ market again, the pandemic’s frenzy has calmed considerably. Sellers need to manage their expectations with true market activity — not every property will automatically see multiple offers or immediate sales. Ultimately, a property’s price is determined by how much a buyer is willing to pay. Using the marketing and negotiation skills of a professional licensed REALTOR® is instrumental for both buyers and sellers in this fluid market.” REALTORS® also help with finding rentals and vetting potential tenants. Since the beginning of the year, OREB Members have assisted clients with renting 3,921 properties compared to 3,528 last year at this time, an increase of 11%. * OREB cautions that the average sale price can be useful in establishing trends over time but should not be used as an indicator that specific properties have increased or decreased in value. The calculation of the average sale price is based on the total dollar volume of all properties sold. Price will vary from neighbourhood to neighbourhood

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June’s Resale Market Eases into Summer


OTTAWA, July 5, 2023 - Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) sold 1,658 residential properties in June through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System, compared with 1,493 in June 2022, an increase of 11%. June’s sales included 1,234 in the freehold-property class, up 10% from a year ago, and 424 in the condominiumproperty category, a 16% increase from June 2022. The five-year average for total unit sales in June is 1,881. “Although June’s transactions surpassed last year’s, the number of sales, average prices, and new listings declined on a week-to-week basis over the course of the month. Compounded by the typical summer decline in activity, the Bank of Canada’s interest rate adjustment at the beginning of the month may have also flattened the curve,” says Ottawa Real Estate Board President Ken Dekker. By the Numbers – Average Prices*: • The average sale price for a freehold-class property in June was $746,445, a decrease of 4% from 2022, but still on par with May  2023 prices. • The average sale price for a condominium-class property was $448,380, an increase of 2% from a year ago and up 1% over May  2023 prices. • With year-to-date average sale prices at $731,847 for freeholds and $432,885 for condos, these values represent a 10% decrease over 2022 for freehold-class properties and a 7% decrease for condominiumclass properties. “Supply is trending in the right direction. The increase in inventory is  encouraging and indicates sellers have confidence in the market. A growing resale housing stock will result in more selection for buyers and more sales,” Dekker suggests. By the Numbers – Inventory & New Listings: • June’s new listings (2,758) were 14% lower than June 2022 (3,212) and down 2% from May 2023 (2,822). The 5-year average for new listings in June is 2,802. • Months of Inventory for the freeholdclass properties has increased to 2.1 months from 1.9 months in June 2022 and 1.5 months in May 2023. • Months of Inventory for condominium-class properties has decreased to 1.4 months from 1.6 months in June 2022, although up from 1.3 months in May 2023. • Days on market (DOM) for freeholds stayed on par with last month at 23 days and increased to 27 days for condos compared to last month  (26 days). “We are looking forward to a strong second half of 2023 in terms of sales volume and prices compared to last year. Whichever side of the transaction you are on,  the advice of a professional REALTOR® who has their pulse on the week-to-week variabilities in Ottawa’s resale market  is priceless.” REALTORS® also help with finding rentals and vetting potential tenants. Since the beginning of the year, OREB Members have assisted clients with renting 3,336 properties compared to 2,919 last year at this time, an increase of 14%. * OREB cautions that the average sale price can be useful in establishing trends over time but should not be  used as an indicator that specific properties have increased or decreased in value. The calculation of the average sale price is based on the total dollar volume of all properties sold. Price will vary from neighbourhood to neighbourhood.

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Ottawa resale market heats up in May


OTTAWA, June 5, 2023 - Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) sold 1,939 residential properties in May through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System, compared with 1,830 in May 2022, an increase of 6%. May’s sales included 1,477 in the freeholdproperty class, up 8% from a year ago, and 462 in the condominium-property category, a 1% increase from May 2022. The five-year average for total unit sales in May is 1,961. “Typically the highest-selling month, May’s transactions did not disappoint,” says Ken Dekker, Ottawa Real Estate Board President. “This month we saw the first year-over-year unit sales volume increase since February 2022. It is a promising year for sellers barring any interest rate adjustments, as we saw a correlated drop in sales every time there was an interest rate hike in 2022.” “However, with only five to six weeks of inventory, we are in a strong seller’s market. With the pent-up high demand and sales volume increasing, we are likely to see upward pressure on prices as demand continues to outstrip supply.” By the Numbers – Average Prices*: • The average sale price for a freeholdclass property in May was $745,902, a decrease of 7% from 2022, but still on par with April 2023 prices. • The average sale price for a condominium-class property was $442,859, decreasing 6% from a year ago. However, it marks a 2% increase over April 2023 prices. • With year-to-date average sale prices at $727,728 for freeholds and $428,394 for condos, these values represent a 12% decrease over 2022 for freehold-class properties and a 9% decrease for condominium-class properties. “We are not seeing steep price escalations yet. May’s average prices stayed on par with April’s, although prices are well over what we saw at the end of 2022. With demand mounting in Ottawa’s chronically undersupplied market, I expect the average sale price will surpass last year’s figures for a month over the same month in the latter half of 2023 again—provided we do not see interest rate hikes.” By the Numbers – Inventory & New Listings: • May’s new listings (2,822) were 9% lower than May 2022 (3,117) and up 32% from April 2023 (2,140). The 5-year average for new listings in May is 2,922. • Months of Inventory for the freeholdclass properties has increased to 1.5 months from 1.2 months in May 2022 but down from 1.9 months in April 2023. • Months of Inventory for condominiumclass properties has increased to 1.3 months from 1 month in May 2022, although down from 1.9 months in April 2023. • Days on market (DOM) for freeholds decreased from 27 to 23 days and 33 to 26 days for condos compared to last month. “Given our housing stock challenges, some neighbourhoods are again in multiple offer territory. REALTORS® have up-to-the-minute market data and are best positioned to help both buyers and sellers in this evolving competitive resale market.” REALTORS® also help with finding rentals and vetting potential tenants. Since the beginning of the year, OREB Members have assisted clients with renting 2,731 properties compared to 2,230 last year at this time, an increase of 22%. * OREB cautions that the average sale price can be useful in establishing trends over time but should not be used as an indicator that specific properties have increased or decreased in value. The calculation of the average sale price is based on the total dollar volume of all properties sold. Price will vary from neighbourhood to neighbourhood.

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