Meet Joanne Gauthier. 
Broker of Record.

A seasoned bilingual real estate professional with over a decade of experience operating one of Ottawa’s most successful and revered full-service, low commission real estate brokerage.

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“At Equity One, we've long recognized that our clients are at the heart of our success. Our business philosophy is built around providing home buyers and sellers with exceptional service backed by years of experience. We embrace innovation and technology, we are responsive and available 24/7/365, and most importantly we deliver honest and insightful advice to help you navigate what will likely be the biggest transaction of your lifetime. And we do all this while saving you thousands in commission.” - Joanne Gauthier, Broker of Record - Equity One Real Estate

Questions With Joanne Gauthier

  • I got into real estate because I genuinely love helping people navigate one of life’s biggest decisions—buying or selling a home. It’s a career that perfectly blends my passion for people, problem-solving, and investing in the communities I care about. Every day brings something new, whether I’m negotiating a deal, guiding first-time buyers, or helping sellers get the best return for their property. What I love most is knowing that I get to participate in life journeys, whether I’m helping someone navigate the purchase of their first home, helping them upsize for a growing family, or downsizing empty-nesters. It’s work that challenges and inspires me every day.

  • Since leaving the Federal Government in 2013, I’ve personally completed close to 600 transactions (purchases and sales).

    From small condos, to multi-million dollar estates, farms, cottages, and everything in between. I’ve seen it all, and its prepared me to deal with anything that may arise during a real estate transaction.

  • We got our start in real estate assisting private home sellers, when in 2008, Equity One offered the first MLS® ‘mere posting’ service, posting private For Sale By Owner (FSBO) listings to the local MLS® System. Then, in 2013 we discontinued the mere posting service in favour of a low commission full-service model. We witnessed first-hand the benefit of having a professional REALTOR® manage the sale on behalf of their clients, and grew concerned with the number of private sellers leaving money on the table.

    Today’s real estate market has evolved since we began, and our clients expect transparency, efficiency, innovation, and fair pricing. By operating with lower commission rates, we make professional real estate services more accessible while still delivering the full expertise, marketing, and negotiation power of a traditional brokerage.

  • With over 4,000 agents in Ottawa alone, I know that you have choice, and I know that saving you money alone isn’t the only reason you should consider a lower-cost real estate brokerage. But here’s why you should hire me:

    1. I’m a seasoned, experienced and bilingual real estate professional who will be with you from start to finish. This is my full-time profession.

    2. I’m accessible. You’ll be provided with my personal mobile number.

    3. My brokerage model allows you to benefit from lower commission while still receiving full-service marketing and representation.

    4. I provide high-quality marketing tools (photos, video, virtual tours) to present your home online.

    5. I provide honest, transparent and ethical service, and take a partner-style approach to selling your home. You’re treated as the priority, and I’ll never put you ahead of a commission.

    I invite you to book a free, no-obligation home consultation where we can meet, discuss your needs and goals, and get to know each other.

  • We actually don’t operate a ‘discount’ brokerage in the traditional sense. We are a full-service real estate brokerage that happens to charge a lower commission. We like to say that the only thing ‘discounted’ about our service is our commission.

    Visit our selling page to get answers to common home selling questions, and how our service differs.

  • Easy! Call me at (613) 434-1521 × 112, or send me an email at joanne@eore.ca.

    I look forward to connecting!

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