Ian Charlebois
| Charlebois Real Estate & Mortgages
or another way
Selling in the Glebe · Ottawa
Our HQ is at 52 Chamberlain Ave, in the Glebe. My team and I sell homes on these streets, and we know what Glebe buyers pay for and what they walk away from.
The Glebe market
Glebe homes sell on character and location: brick and frame houses from the early 1900s, walkable Bank Street, Lansdowne, the Rideau Canal and Dow’s Lake. Buyers expect older systems, but they price in every unknown. A Glebe sale goes best when the wiring, roof, foundation and any knob-and-tube or galvanized plumbing questions are answered before the first showing.
Parts of the Glebe sit in heritage conservation districts, and many lots are narrow, with shared driveways or laneway parking. We prepare those details with your lawyer early so they don’t become conditions or price cuts after an offer comes in.
Homes and streets
Most Glebe streets were built out between about 1900 and the 1930s, so the housing stock is brick and frame detached homes, semis and row houses, with a few low-rise apartments and newer infill. Lots are often narrow and deep. Two houses that look alike from the street can be far apart in value because of a finished basement, a rear addition, parking, or a third-floor conversion. When we prepare a Glebe price, we measure those differences against recent sales on the same and neighbouring streets, not just the neighbourhood average.
Glebe buyers include families moving in for the schools and the walk to Lansdowne, professionals who work downtown, and long-time owners moving within the area. Many are already watching the market, so the first week matters most. We line up photography, floor plans, disclosure documents and any inspection or electrical reports before launch, and we time your listing against what else is for sale nearby so your home isn’t one of three similar houses on the same weekend.
Before you list, my team gives you a written price range for your Glebe home, the recent sales and current listings behind it, and the few things worth fixing first. You can request your home value online, read how we evaluate Ottawa homes, or see the selling process step by step. If you are buying at the same time, our mortgage team can look at bridge financing, porting or a refinance before you sign anything.
Selling nearby as well, or comparing areas for your next home? See Old Ottawa South, Centretown and Alta Vista, or browse every Ottawa area we serve.
Google reviews
Every sale is a chance to earn the next review. Here is what clients have said about working with my team and me.
★ [VERIFY RATING] on Google · [VERIFY COUNT] reviews
I recently worked with Ian Charlebois Real Estate & Mortgages for the sale of my home and couldn’t be happier with their service. The team was efficient, responsive, and knowledgeable. They made the entire process seamless.
Highly recommend Ian and his team to anyone! I found him when I came across one of his properties online, and although I sent a message after business hours and during holidays, I received a response and engaging conversations…
I’ve been working with The Ian Charlebois Real Estate Team, and I can’t say enough about the value they offer. After moving back from Toronto, I’ve been looking for a more permanent place. Ian’s team has been with me every step…
Seller questions
It depends on the street, the lot, the condition of the systems and what is competing for the same buyers this month. My team reviews recent Glebe sales and current listings and gives you a price range with the reasoning behind it. Request a home value online or book a Clarity Call.
Parts of the Glebe are in heritage conservation districts. Being in a district doesn’t stop a sale, but it can affect what a buyer may change, so buyers ask about it. We confirm the status of your property before listing and give buyers the answer up front.
Fix what buyers will otherwise discount: known electrical, plumbing, roof or water issues. Cosmetic renovations rarely pay back in full. We walk through the house with you and list what is worth doing and what to leave.
Spring is usually Ottawa’s busiest market, but the right time depends on your next move, your mortgage and how many similar homes are listed. We plan the date around your numbers, not just the season.