Successful CAF/Military Relocations to Ottawa Begins Here.
Supporting your CAF/military relocation is
our top priority.
For nearly two decades, we’ve helped members of the Canadian Armed Forces and their families relocate to Ottawa with confidence. As approved suppliers under CAF relocation contracts through Sirva (formerly BGRS), we understand the process and provide trusted guidance at every stage of your move.
BuySmart® Cashback Program
Buy a Home. Get a Cheque.
Hire us to help with your Canadian Armed Forces relocation, and we’ll write you a cheque for a portion of our commission on closing with our BuySmart® Cashback Program.
No gimmicks, and completely legal.
We’ll guide you through as many properties during your house hunting trip as it takes to find the perfect fit. And when you’ve found the perfect home, we’ll use our experience and insight to make sure you don’t overpay, and that the home you love doesn’t come with any costly surprises.
Calculate your cashback using our rebate calculator.
House hunting can be stressful - especially for military members navigating the tight timelines of a relocation. Our mission is to make your move to Ottawa as smooth and efficient as possible by planning thoroughly before you arrive and focusing entirely on helping you find the right home, quickly and confidently. We’ve supported military relocations for decades as approved suppliers through Sirva (formerly BGRS), helping ensure a seamless transition for members and their families.
Our CAF/Military Relocation Process
Step 1:Initial Phone Consultation
Let’s talk about your CAF relocation: job location, budget, timing, dates, and must-haves. This helps with our search to identify your precise needs and neighbourhoods.
Step 2:Curated Property Portal
You’ll get exclusive access to a customized portal featuring homes that match your criteria - organized and ready for review.
Step 3:Pre-Arrival Planning (48 Hours Prior)
We schedule home showings and craft a minute-by-minute itinerary so your trip runs smoothly with military precision.
Step 4:Military House-Hunting Trip (HHT)
During your visit, we accompany you to showings, coordinate second visits, track new listings, and arrange inspections. We prioritize you for the duration of your trip.
Step 5:Offer Strategy & Negotiations
With expert negotiation and factual market insights, we guide you to make strong offers and smart decisions
Step 6:Making an Offer
When you find the right home, we’ll prepare a strong, well-structured offer and negotiate on your behalf to secure the best possible price and terms.
Step 7:Inspection & Paperwork Support
We manage inspection outcomes, renegotiations if necessary, and handle all closing documentation on your behalf
Step 8:Final Walkthrough
We coordinate a pre-closing walkthrough and can even manage it virtually if you can’t attend in person to make sure the home is ready for your move. And we’ll address any concerns that may arise.
Step 9:Closing
Our job isn’t done once you receive the keys - we need to make sure that everything is as it should be with the home. If it isn’t, we’ll address it.
Step 10:Cash-Back Rebate
As an Equity One client, you’ll receive a cash-back rebate from our commission when you purchase - putting money back in your pocket right after closing.
AFTER SALE:Beyond the Sale
Our relationship doesn’t end at closing. We’ll be here for advice, market updates, and ongoing support whenever you need us.
Military Relocation (HTT)
Frequently Asked Questions
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We recommend anywhere from 8 - 12 weeks, which represents a typical timeframe between offer date and the closing date on your current home (if applicable).
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While there is no hard and fast rule, we generally want at least a day or two to complete inspections after coming to terms on a deal. But ultimately we will show you as many homes as it takes before you find one that ticks all the boxes.
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Yes. You are our ONLY priority for the entire duration of your HHT.
We’ve worked with many relocating CAF, RCMP and government families, and we know:
You often get short notice
You have limited time to make major decisions
You may be managing this without your partner or kids
Your posting may come with security, school, or commute concerns
We are here to reduce stress, not add to it. So we keep things efficient, professional, and extremely organized, while also prepared to deal with the unexpected.
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No, we will never charge a ‘top-up’ fee for any of our services.
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Transparency and honesty
Responsiveness - we know time is critical
A deep understanding of BGRS/CIRVA guidelines
Respect for your family situation, posting limitations, and privacy
A low-pressure, high-efficiency approach to get you settled quickly and smartly
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Yes, and inspections should be covered by Cirva (formerly BGRS) provided you use an approved inspector. You may also require other inspections like well and septic for rural properties, a WETT inspection for wood-burning fireplaces, and possibly radon testing, depending on location.
Speak to your CIRVA representative for more information on what is/is not covered.
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Yes! Wear slip on shoes. Depending on the number of homes booked to view, we find it helpful to wear shoes that can easily be slipped on/off, rather than having to tie/untie shoes for every showing.
CAF/MILITARY RELOCATION CONSULTATION.
Complete the form, and we’ll get back to you within the hour.
Or, give us a call at (613) 434-1521.
