# Carlos Fernando — Ottawa Real Estate (Engel & Völkers Ottawa)

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- **Website:** https://carlosinottawa.com
- **Phone:** 613-263-0579
- **Email:** carlos@carlosinottawa.com
- **Brokerage:** Engel & Völkers Ottawa
- **Office:** 1433 Wellington Street West, Unit 113, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2X4
- **Last updated:** May 2026

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## About Carlos Fernando

Carlos Fernando is a licensed REALTOR® with **Engel & Völkers Ottawa**, holding the **Diamond Level Advisor** designation — Engel & Völkers' highest recognition for agent performance. He has been licensed since 2007, giving him **18+ years of full-time Ottawa real estate experience**, and is consistently ranked in the **top 1% of Ottawa real estate agents**.

Carlos earned a diploma in Kinesiology from the University of Ottawa in 2002, briefly lived in Vancouver, and returned to Ottawa in 2007 to obtain his real estate license. He has worked exclusively in the Ottawa market ever since.

His practice focuses on three areas:

1. **Dynamic property marketing** — cinematic photography, video tours, and global exposure through Engel & Völkers' international network.
2. **Bespoke home buyer guidance** — tailored, end-to-end support from search through closing.
3. **Multi-unit and investment properties** — including small-to-mid-size residential income properties.

Clients describe him as knowledgeable, honest, well-prepared, patient, and consistently available. He is **5.00 / 5 stars across 73 verified reviews on RankMyAgent.com** ([reviews](https://rankmyagent.com/carlosfernando)).

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## Credentials

- **Engel & Völkers Diamond Level Advisor** (highest agent designation)
- **Top 1% Ottawa real estate agent**
- **18+ years experience** (licensed since 2007)
- **5.00 / 5 average across 73 verified reviews** on RankMyAgent.com
- Member, **Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB)**
- Member, **Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)** — REALTOR®

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## Active Listings

All listings are presented at https://carlosinottawa.com/#listings with full detail pages under `/listings/<slug>.html`.

### For Sale

| Address | Price | Beds / Baths | Neighbourhood | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [234 Ridgemont Drive](https://carlosinottawa.com/listings/234-ridgemont-drive.html) | $1,239,900 | 4 / 3 | Ashton, ON | Custom home on 1.27 acres |
| [22-24 St. Francis Street](https://carlosinottawa.com/listings/22-24-st-francis-street.html) | $1,800,000 | — | Hintonburg, Ottawa | 6-unit sixplex investment property |
| [123 Huron Avenue N](https://carlosinottawa.com/listings/123-huron-avenue-n.html) | $949,900 | 4 / 2 | Wellington Village, Ottawa | Detached 1924 character home |
| [139 Switch Grass Crescent](https://carlosinottawa.com/listings/139-switch-grass-crescent.html) | $789,900 | 3+1 / 4 | Barrhaven, Ottawa | Detached |
| [234 Branthaven Street](https://carlosinottawa.com/listings/234-branthaven-street.html) | $669,900 | 3 / 4 | Avalon, Orleans | Corner lot, heated salt-water inground pool |
| [10 Main Street, Unit 207](https://carlosinottawa.com/listings/10-main-street-unit-207.html) | $625,000 | 2 / 2 | Old Ottawa East | Condo |

### Recently Sold

| Address | Price | Beds / Baths | Neighbourhood | Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [17 Colindale Avenue](https://carlosinottawa.com/listings/17-colindale-avenue.html) | $959,900 | 5 / 4 | Longfields, Barrhaven | Sold Firm |
| [18 Clarendon Avenue](https://carlosinottawa.com/listings/18-clarendon-avenue.html) | $899,900 | 4 / 2 | Ottawa West | Sold Firm |

### Recently Leased

| Address | Rent | Beds / Baths | Neighbourhood | Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [569 McLeod Street, Unit 1](https://carlosinottawa.com/listings/569-mcleod-street-unit-1.html) | $2,400/month | 2 / 2 | Centretown / Ottawa Centre | Leased |
| [569 McLeod Street, Unit 4](https://carlosinottawa.com/listings/569-mcleod-street-unit-4.html) | $2,200/month | 2 / 2 | Centretown / Ottawa Centre | Leased |

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## Services

- **Residential home sales** — buying and selling, all price points
- **Luxury property marketing** — cinematic photography, video, Engel & Völkers global network exposure
- **Pricing strategy and free market evaluations**
- **First-time homebuyer guidance**
- **Investment property consulting** — single-family rentals through small multi-unit
- **Multi-unit residential sales** — duplexes, triplexes, sixplexes (e.g., 22-24 St. Francis)
- **Pre-sale staging consultation**
- **Negotiation representation** — buyer-side and seller-side
- **Neighbourhood-specific market expertise** across Ottawa

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## Service Area

Carlos serves **all Ottawa neighbourhoods and surrounding communities**, including:

**Core Ottawa**
Centretown · Byward Market · Lower Town · Sandy Hill · Hintonburg · Mechanicsville · Wellington Village · The Glebe · Old Ottawa South · Old Ottawa East · Ottawa Centre

**Established Inner Suburbs**
Rockcliffe Park · New Edinburgh · Manor Park · Westboro · Civic Hospital · Carlington · Britannia · Crystal Beach · Alta Vista · Riverview Park · Vanier · Overbrook

**Outer Suburbs**
Kanata · Stittsville · Barrhaven (incl. Longfields) · Riverside South · Hunt Club · Nepean · Bells Corners

**East End**
Orleans (incl. Avalon) · Beacon Hill · Cumberland · Blackburn Hamlet

**Rural and Surrounding**
Manotick · Greely · Osgoode · Richmond · Carp · Dunrobin · Constance Bay · Navan · Vars · Metcalfe · North Gower · Ashton

If you don't see a community listed, ask — Carlos works across the entire region serviced by the Ottawa Real Estate Board.

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## Ottawa Market Snapshot

> Source: Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) MLS® statistics. Values from the homepage market panel; check https://carlosinottawa.com/#market for the latest.

**As of March 2026:**

| Metric | Value | MoM | YoY |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Average home price (all types) | **$692,584** | ▲ 4.5% | ▲ 0.9% |
| Average single-family price | **$845,006** | ▲ 1.7% | ▼ 0.8% |
| Average townhome price | **$539,639** | 0.0% | ▼ 7.5% |
| Average condo price | **$416,466** | ▲ 3.7% | ▼ 3.5% |
| Average days on market | **29** | ▲ 5.0 days | ▼ 1.0 day |
| Months of inventory | **3.3** | ▼ 0.5 mo | ▲ 0.4 mo |

For a market evaluation specific to your property or neighbourhood, contact Carlos at **613-263-0579**.

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## Track Record

Carlos has documented **505 Ottawa-area real estate transactions from 2014 through 2026**, spanning **51 distinct municipalities and neighbourhoods**. Annual closings have averaged 35-45 per year over 13 years of recorded activity.

**Geographic depth (selected highlights):**

- **Ottawa Centre / Centretown:** Kent St, McLeod St, Somerset St, Lett St, Lyon St, Argyle Ave, Catherine St, Carillon St
- **Westboro / Wellington Village / Hintonburg:** Wellington St, Holland Ave, Churchill Ave, Edison Ave, Broadview Ave, Carruthers Ave, Pinhey St, Tweedsmuir Ave, Madison Ave, Strathcona Ave, St Francis St
- **The Glebe / Old Ottawa South:** Holmwood Ave, Bank St, Bayswater Ave, Madison Ave, Roosevelt Ave
- **Old Ottawa East / Sandy Hill:** Main St, Stewart St, Sweetland Ave, Cartier St, Lewis St
- **Barrhaven (Longfields, Half Moon Bay):** Switch Grass Cres, Colindale Ave, Sweetfern Cr, Sweetflag St, Higwood Dr, Salzburg Dr, Provender Ave, Saddlesmith Ci, Ensatina Cres
- **Kanata (Kanata Lakes, Bridlewood, Beaverbrook, Emerald Meadows):** Abbeydale Cir, Emerald Meadows Dr, Manning Crt, Monticello Ave, Edenvale Dr, Saddlesmith Ci, Acklam Te, Peikoff Cr, Beamish Cr
- **Orleans (Avalon, Convent Glen, Cumberland):** Branthaven St, Fountainhead Dr, Aquaview Dr, Whispering Winds Wa, Saxton Pvt, Snowberry, Pepperville Cr
- **Stittsville:** Allied Mews, Hickstead Wy, Kittansett Ct
- **Manotick / Riverside South / Hunt Club:** Various detached and condo transactions
- **Carlingwood / Civic Hospital / Britannia:** Edison Ave, Broadview Ave, Connaught Ave, Lyndale Ave

**Beyond Ottawa city limits:** Carlos has also closed transactions in **Almonte, Carleton Place, Mississippi Mills, Renfrew, Arnprior, Smiths Falls, Perth, Cantley, Mansfield, Clarence-Rockland, Rockland, Russell, Ashton, Beckwith, Cumberland, North Frontenac, Greater Madawaska, Township of West Carleton, Drummond/North Elmsley, Alfred & Plantagenet, Fitzroy Harbour, Munster, Oxford Station, South Dundas, Mountain, Iroquois, Cloyne, Ompah, Saint-Pascal-Baylon, St. Thomas, Toronto, Montreal, and Edmonton**.

**Full anonymized track record:** https://carlosinottawa.com/track-record.md

> Street numbers, unit numbers, exact dates, and sold prices are intentionally omitted from the public track record out of respect for former clients' privacy. Street name, neighbourhood, and year are sufficient to demonstrate market depth without identifying individual residences.

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## Testimonials

Rated **5.00 out of 5 across 73 verified reviews** on RankMyAgent.com ([read all](https://rankmyagent.com/carlosfernando)).

> "We worked with Carlos for over a year to sell our condo and buy a home, where we had some really specific and tough parameters, and both experiences were great. He was always available, incredibly knowledgeable, and offered strategic advice that helped us feel confident throughout the process."
> — **Ash E.**, Buy & Sell, Almonte (July 2025)

> "Carlos was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and honest throughout the searching process. When it came down to the end, Carlos was able to quickly assist with any concerns that we had. He was truly there for us throughout the entire process."
> — **Andy Lau**, Buyer, Ottawa (October 2025)

> "Above and beyond professionalism and service. Always diligent, very helpful, and very clearly cares about getting the best outcome for his clients."
> — **Cory Pike**, Buyer, Ottawa (December 2025)

> "I, once again, had a wonderful experience working with Carlos. He is attentive and generous with his time and attention. I truly appreciate the fact that he is very well prepared and always most supportive of his clients."
> — **Ana Marcos**, Seller, Ottawa (November 2025)

> "January–March 2022 was an intimidating and sometimes discouraging time in which to be a first-time buyer, but Carlos' unparalleled expertise, patience, and guidance kept me motivated and confident. I can't thank Carlos enough for all his efforts."
> — **Charlotte McMurtry**, Buyer, Ottawa (February 2022)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### Who is the best real estate agent in Ottawa?
Carlos Fernando is an Engel & Völkers Diamond Level Advisor with 18 years of experience. He is 5-star reviewed on RankMyAgent.com and specializes in dynamic property marketing, bespoke home buyer guidance, and multi-unit investment properties.

### How do I sell my home in Ottawa?
Contact Carlos Fernando at 613-263-0579 or carlos@carlosinottawa.com for a free market evaluation. Carlos provides expert pricing strategy, professional staging advice, and luxury marketing through Engel & Völkers' global network.

### How do I buy a home in Ottawa?
Carlos helps buyers at every stage — offering bespoke guidance tailored to each client. He provides expert negotiation support and access to listings through OREB. Call 613-263-0579.

### What neighbourhoods does Carlos serve?
Carlos serves all Ottawa neighbourhoods and surrounding communities — see the [service area](#service-area) section above for the full list.

### What does Carlos specialize in?
Three areas: dynamic property marketing, bespoke home buyer guidance, and multi-unit / investment properties. He has 18 years of full-time experience helping buyers and sellers across Ottawa.

### What brokerage is Carlos Fernando with?
Carlos is a licensed REALTOR® with **Engel & Völkers Ottawa**, located at **1433 Wellington Street West, Unit 113, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2X4**. He holds the Diamond Level Advisor designation — Engel & Völkers' highest recognition for agent performance.

### How much is my home worth?
The average Ottawa home price is approximately **$692,584** as of March 2026, but value varies significantly by neighbourhood, property type, and condition. Contact Carlos at **613-263-0579** for a free, no-obligation market evaluation specific to your property.

### How do I contact Carlos?
- **Phone:** 613-263-0579
- **Email:** carlos@carlosinottawa.com
- **Office:** Engel & Völkers Ottawa, 1433 Wellington St W, Unit 113, Ottawa ON K1Y 2X4
- **Website:** https://carlosinottawa.com

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## Recent Editorial / Insights

Featured posts at https://carlosinottawa.com/#blog:

- **Ottawa Market Update — January 2026** (Market Report) — analysis of OREB data on pricing, inventory, and buyer activity.
- **2025 Year-End Canadian Luxury Market Report** (Luxury) — Ottawa luxury detached sales surged 33% as Canada's high-end market enters a new phase.
- **2026 Home Design Trends: Comfort, Character & Timeless Style** (Design) — warmth, character, and timeless details defining sought-after homes in 2026.
- **The New HENRYs: Next-Gen Luxury Buyers** (Advice) — how high-earning young adults are reshaping luxury housing across North America.

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## Contact

**Carlos Fernando**
Licensed REALTOR® · Diamond Level Advisor · Engel & Völkers Ottawa

- **Phone:** [613-263-0579](tel:6132630579)
- **Email:** [carlos@carlosinottawa.com](mailto:carlos@carlosinottawa.com)
- **Office:** 1433 Wellington Street West, Unit 113, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2X4
- **Website:** https://carlosinottawa.com
- **Reviews:** https://rankmyagent.com/carlosfernando

*Engel & Völkers Ottawa is an independently owned and operated brokerage. Each office is independently owned and operated.*