Testimonials

Eric & Steve make a terrific team.  Dealing with them has been a very positive and pleasant experience.  They listened to my needs and wants and found suitable properties, while keeping in mind my financial limitations.  They also referred me to a broker who gave me a very competitive rate.  For the first time, I was dealing with agents who put my interests ahead of their pocket book.  Eric was always objective in his comments and advice.  I highly recommend them.  Thank you Eric & Steve.
        Mireille Boisvert, October 2011

 

I moved to Ottawa in 2010. After not having lived in the country for a number of years, I had few contacts in real estate. I was fortunate enough to find Eric by way of his website. In my view, there are a few key characteristics that set Eric apart from other real estate agents that I have dealt with both in Canada and overseas. As we know, all real estate agents theoretically work in their clients' interests. There are, however, situations where the real estate agent's own needs in making a sale mean that a client's interest might not be optimized. I never felt, for one moment while working with Eric, that he ever had anything but my best interests at heart. This, despite the fact that we looked at dozens of properties for almost a year until we found the one that was just right for me. He was always infinitely patient, entirely honest in his assessments, and tirelessly hardworking in helping me find the place that would be just right. I never felt at any juncture pressured to make a decision one way or the other. Eric always listened to what I said and did his best to translate my concerns into a tangible result. After months of looking at places, naturally, I was fatigued as well. There were many times when I thought that it might just be better to buy something that I didn't even realize I wasn't entirely happy with just for the sake of it. On a few occasions, Eric saved me from moving forward with a sale that wasn't right for me. He is, through and through, an honest, mild mannered and hardworking agent, who has his clients' best interests at the forefront of his mind. I would recommend him unreservedly to anyone looking to purchase or sell a property.

         Tolga Yalkin, September 2011

 

It's close to six months now since I moved in and I'm all settled. New window coverings, a bit of new furniture and of course the paint job completed by the painter that you recommended have all added to the comfort of this place. I totally love it here and I'm very happy we made this choice over any of the other places we looked at. The location is fantastic for me, so much convenience within walking distance.
Eric, I also want to compliment you and thank you on your professionalism. You are an incredibly patient broker who demonstrates an absolute true understanding for your clientele's needs. Those qualities combined with the solid advice you gave me through out the buying process have made this a very rewarding experience for me. You've found your calling, keep up the great work.  

          Kevin,  January, 2011  

 

 
My experience with Eric and Steve was positive and left me free to think about other things that needed my attention. My phone calls and e-mails were always promptly answered, and I was kept consistently up to date with progress on both the sale of my house and the place I subsequently bought. The availability of my agent was second to none - I truly felt that my interests were being attended to efficiently. I would recommend that anyone who wishes to sell or buy a home go straight to this agent! 
          M.S.  September, 2010 
 

   Thanks Eric for your great work, I can't believe it sold that quickly!      
          Bryan Macmillan, January 2011


 We would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for the outstanding service provided to us during the recent sale of our condominium.  Your friendly and helpful advice was invaluable and you made the transaction much easier for us.  You worked in a concentrated, professional and organized manner to assist us in every way.  Your exceptional attention to detail, coupled with very open and helpful communication with us was really impressive.  We are very willing to recommend you whenever possible to our friends and family.
          Lorraine and Bernie

 

Dear Eric and Steve,
    I want to thank you for the wonderful job you did selling my Mom's house.  Your empathy towards my Mom's sadness in leaving her home of five decades made the selling process as painless as possible.  Your suggestions on how to stage her home and your accurate pricing definitely made for the quick sale we had hoped for.  Your cooperation in having Open Houses and showings within my Mom's restrictive schedule resulted in the minimal amount of disruption for her.  Your professionalism and kindness made Mom's move to a retirement home a smooth transition.  You removed the worry of selling so I could concentrate on Mom's recuperation and the move to her new home. 
    You did an outstanding job finding a first home for our daughter and son-in-law and an outstanding job taking care of my Mom.
    I would definitely recommend you to anyone and everyone who is either buying or selling real estate because I know that you will always have the best interest of your clients as your primary goal.  

    Thank you for your professionalism and your depth of knowledge of real estate.

        Sandra Paterson
 

My experience with Eric & Steve was superb!  Eric & Steve are very professional, knowledgeable and helpful, and having them represent my property was a pleasant undertaking during a stressful time.  I highly recommend them.  
          Firas
 
 I wish to thank you again for your assistance in selling our condo.  I found you to be very helpful and very professional.  I have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone who is wishing to buy or sell real estate in Ottawa.

          Les
 
 

We have very much appreciated your honesty, availability (always there when we had any questions), great patience over the many months of visiting and searching, your kindness and friendship. We will surely remember the great advice and directions you gave us in the selling of our house and the buying of your new house. Hope that you'll be in business for many years to come because our next generation is not far behind us! 
          Serge and Catherine
 

 

Eric and Stephen ... I THANK YOU for helping me sell my condo, especially selling it in 3 days! Being a first time seller, I very much appreciated your guidance, dedication and professionalism. THANK YOU ever so much! I now look forward to moving into my new condo! 
          Stephen
 

Eric - Thanks for being so sincere with us - did I ever mention you were exactly what we were looking for in a real estate agent!
          Siva and Thulashika


Hi there, Just have to tell you how wonderful the listing for the house is..almost want to keep it!!!!!!  Hope it moves fast   [It sold on the first day]  
       Anna
 

We appreciate very much all you did for us. It will be a pleasure to recommend you whenever the occasion occurs.
       Lili & Michele
      


Thank you for all of your support and guidance in the search for our first home. We couldn’t be happier with the home we have chosen. We look forward to many years of happiness under this roof. Thank you for all your hard work and extra effort in ironing out the bumps in the road in finalizing the purchase of our first home. Thank you for everything – especially your friendship – along the way. You have been wonderful. We look forward to having you over.
 
          Alyssa & Sorrel
 

Eric: Thanks so much for helping us sell our condo. You provided a highly professional service, backed by a professional website and network that worked extremely well. We sold within five days, at a price higher than list!
          Alan

You really did make my venture in the world of home ownership a happy experience; you will always be part of my happy memories of that time. Many thanks for that. Once things are a little bit more like I hope them to be, I’ll give you a call and you can drop by for a time – and no doubt you’ll have some helpful suggestions too. (Always open to those!) Best wishes to you,
 
          Kathryn
 

 Eric thank you so much for all the work you´ve done for us to pull this 2gether... we truly couldn´t have done it without you - You´re 1/1,000,000
bedank voor alles
          Jim, Els, Beka, Dan, Luka, and Benny (the Dog)
 

 Just wanted to tell you that from our first meeting with you at an open house, you took our needs to heart and immediately began to show us several properties which met our criteria.  Your guidance in listing our home was extremely professional and your energy and knowledge helped guide us through the process.  What could have been a stressful time, was in fact pleasant.  Thanks to your hard work and determination, after listing our home we indeed had it sold within 48 hrs.  We thank you for your pro-active attitude,  it was a pleasure to work with you.....
          Anna & Ronny
 

 In our dealings with agents through the years, Eric Manherz stands out as a first-rate, well informed and experienced agent with not only an understanding of the market, but more importantly, an understanding of the needs and process of his client. He takes a great deal of pride in his work which is reflects in his attention to detail and his level of commitment to the client. We would recommend Eric without hesitation and with great enthusiasm for he has proven himself to be the best real estate agent we have ever engaged. If we ever decide to place this home on the market in the future; Eric will be the first and only realtor we call.
           Dr. John Ryan, MD, FRCP(C) and Michael Donovan, CMP