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Are Bidding Wars Over? Not Exactly, But...
Hi ,
I’m confident you remember when listings were getting 5+ offers in 24 hours.
That market? It’s just about sailed.
But bidding wars aren’t gone — they’re just harder to earn. The homes still getting multiple offers? They’re locked in on smart pricing, clean presentation, and a strong launch.
So what’s really happening right now in our market?
Here’s what Ottawa’s market looked like in April 2025:
Inventory was up 54% from last year — more listings means more competition
Average price: $707,180
Year-to-date average: $685,943 — up 1.1% from this time last year
In other words, the market’s shifting — but strong results are still on the table if your listing is posted correctly.
Here’s proof:
194 homes sold in under 10 days in April.
That’s the top 13.3% of 1,539 homes sold — sellers who likely got the price they wanted, the closing date they needed, and skipped the stress of sitting on the market for weeks.
I want you to be one of those sellers — the top 13% who get it done fast and walk away happy and satisfied.
How are they doing it — and how can you do it too?
That’s exactly what I’d love to show you.
Can I Guarantee Strong Results?
Nothing’s ever 100% in this market — but with the right price, sharp marketing, and staging that outshines your competition, you can absolutely stack the odds in your favour. That’s where I come in.
If you’re even thinking of selling, a quick, no-pressure home consult will show you how to compete with the top 13% — and stand out from the 87% still figuring it out.
Just hit reply if you’re open to it. No pushy stuff. Ever.
And if now’s not the right time — no worries.
Scroll down for some other cool stuff: new listings, recent sales, and more coming soon like updated mortgage rates, my latest Google reviews, and helpful tips to keep you ahead of the market.
Plus, I’ll be adding exclusive “coming soon” listings in this newsletter — only for subscribers in the near future.
Thank you!
Thank you for reading this week’s edition of my newsletter.
Sincerely,
Cale Botha
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