Testimonials

Thank you again Barry for your steady hand, your calm but energetic, no-nonsense practical approach to selling. We can’t say enough about how we really appreciated your guidance. We feel you saved our sanity in what for us has been a long process of downsizing. Friends and neighbours have been asking about our experiences with selling, and we always tell them how easy it was working with you.

David Gladwin and Mary Soper
Ottawa 2016

This is our second home sale with Barry (after 22 years). Initially, we toyed with idea of do-it-yourself home marketing, to save the high cost of an agent’s commission. But we also wanted to sell our home quickly. We decided to go with an agent with a proven track record.

Barry is High Octane, yet very personable and easy to deal with. From prior experience, we knew what he could do for us. We presented our main objectives to him: sell quickly, with no complications. He walked us through various service level options, and offered some welcome insight, from both seller and buyer perspectives. We chose his Full Service Option on MLS. Throughout the entire process, Barry kept us in the loop. He responded immediately to our phone/e-mail requests, and provided key feedback from agents and prospective buyers alike.

We followed Barry’s advice; one Open House only, with subsequent agent/client viewings arranged, as requested. The outcome speaks for itself - within a (busy!) week of Barry, as well as several agents from all companies showing our property, we obtained a solid offer, 100% of our asking price. No negotiating, no hidden fees, no admin overhead, no complications, and no surprises.

We say: “Try Barry - you get great service and great value in one package - and it’s money in your pocket!”

Deb & Ted O’Ray
Ottawa

We first enlisted Barry Humphrey five years ago to help us buy a luxury townhouse in a certain development on the canal where there were none for sale that interested us at that time. He canvassed everyone in units we would consider buying, and found a seller immediately. Next, he sold the condo we had been living in very quickly, even though there were some special assessment issues regarding foundation problems.

Several years later, my elderly father wanted to buy a condo in a specific high-rise, using a real estate agent that he knew. The agent did not return my calls for several days so I called Barry. We viewed the available units the next day and made an offer which was accepted. Following this, Barry placed my father’s house for sale and sold it within a month. This was a 50 yr old home in need of much TLC and repairs but he obtained a very good price for it. Also, he put us in touch with someone experienced in dismantling estates and selling contents, which was a godsend.

Barry also negotiated a very good deal for us on a high-rise condo penthouse apartment that was being built, which we now have as an investment. Additionally, he found us excellent tenants for it, the first for 19 months, the second for 5 years.

These experiences over the past five years clearly demonstrate why Barry Humprhey is a top notch real estate agent. He returns calls promptly, has an easy going, no pressure approach and gets desirable results fast. We recommend Barry Humphrey to our friends and acquaintances whenever possible.

Cindy Francis
Ottawa

Just a quick note to thank you for your services in connection with the sale of my late brother’s house. You made a difficult family situation much easier, and your professionalism was outstanding. Quick results are allowing us to move forward now, and we wanted you to know that we have no hesitation in recommending you to others.

Kevin and Lise
April 2016

We could not have asked for a better realtor, Barry. In addition to providing solid, informed, and strategic advice about available properties, neighbourhood amenities and competitive pricing, your invaluable assistance in hiring and supervising painters, floor refinishers and cleaners went above and beyond the call of duty. Based on both our selling and buying experiences with you, we would recommend your services unreservedly to anyone seeking real estate representation in Ottawa.

David Mitchell, President and CEO of the Public Policy Forum
Shari Graydon, Media Critic and author of “In Your Face” and “Made You Look”

It was with pleasure we turned once again to Barry to help us find that right home. Having worked with him on our first move into the area, a wonderful Penthouse rental just over a year ago, there was no question we wanted to use Barry again once we made the decision to look for a place to call our permanent home. Our directions were less than clear; a place in the city or back to semi-rural living - not sure. On top of that, once we decided it was time to look around, we wanted to start the process immediately!

Barry responded professionally and supportively, working with us on a number of options and setting up appointments over night to meet our sense of ‘now’. The result: we are the very proud owners of the perfect place for us on the Canal. Thank you Barry - a job very well done!

Mike and Carol Pascoe
President/CEO
Meriton Networks

Our frequent moves in and out of Ottawa have made the selection of a professional real estate firm and reliable agent a key to our professional mobility. Deciding to sell our Alta Vista family home, we contacted Barry Humphrey, given his reputation and extensive marketing experience in our neighborhood. Barry provided us with the highest quality professional service: he advised knowledgeably on preparing the house for sale; he arranged a constant stream of visitors from the industry, as well as potential buyers; he negotiated a competitive bid that led to a sale price higher than what we had initially sought. At the daily and practical level, he returned phone calls promptly, answered our questions with patience, and provided us with confidence in his professional capacities. All in all, it was a very satisfactory process, that led to the sale of our house in the shortest time possible, at an advantageous return.

Thanks Barry, we will call on you again. Cheers!

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Caron
Assistant Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs