Your Successful Ottawa Relocation Is Our Only Mission. 

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We’ve been relocating CAF, RCMP, OPP and government employees to Ottawa for almost 20 years. We’ve perfected the process as a proud third-party provider to Sirva (formerly BGRS).

Relocating to Ottawa as a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canadian Armed Forces, OPP or civilian comes with unique timelines, pressures, and decisions. A house hunting trip (HHT) is often short, structured, and high-stakes, which means preparation is critical

Relocating for RCMP, CAF, OPP, or civilian postings is very different from a typical home purchase. Fixed transfer dates, limited house-hunting trips, and strict program rules leave little room for error.

Equity One specializes in Ottawa relocations, helping buyers plan ahead, stay compliant, and make confident decisions under tight timelines.

Relocation-Focused Support From Day One

Unlike traditional buyers, relocations often involve:

  • Fixed posting or transfer dates

  • Short house hunting trips (HHTs)

  • Strict reimbursement guidelines

  • Tight timelines to secure housing

Equity One builds your buying plan before you arrive—so your HHT is efficient, focused, and productive.

How Equity One Helps Relocating Buyers

Before You Arrive

  • Clarify relocation benefits, deadlines, and eligibility

  • Shortlist 3–5 Ottawa neighbourhoods based on commute, schools, and lifestyle

  • Prepare you for Ottawa housing types (urban, suburban, rural, wells & septics)

During Your HHT

  • Schedule targeted showings in advance

  • Eliminate unsuitable properties

  • Leave time to evaluate options without pressure

When You’re Ready to Act

  • Ensure mortgage pre-approval is in place

  • Prepare documents for fast offers

  • Manage inspections, conditions, and possession dates

Flexible Planning, Less Stress

Not every relocation results in an immediate purchase. Equity One helps you plan for:

  • Temporary accommodations if needed

  • Competitive market conditions

  • Smart compromises without rushed decisions

Why Relocating Buyers Choose Equity One

Relocations aren’t standard transactions—and we don’t treat them that way.

  • HHT-focused planning

  • Knowledge of posting timelines and constraints

  • Ottawa-specific market expertise

  • Clear, calm guidance during a demanding move

If you’re relocating to Ottawa and want your house-hunting trip to count, Equity One is built to support your move from start to finish.

Our Relocation Process

Step 1:

Initial Phone Consultation

Let’s talk about your move: 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:

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.

Relocation (HTT)
Frequently Asked Questions

  • We recommend anywhere from 8 - 12 weeks, which represents a typical timeframe between offer the sale date and the closing date.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • No, we will never charge a ‘top-up’ fee for any of our services.

    • 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

  • 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/isn’t covered.

  • 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.

    Also, plan things to do when not house hunting. Ottawa is a magnificent city, with tons of things to do and see. We can help you find things to do in your downtime.

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