Joan Smith is unique in the Ottawa real estate industry with over 40+ years of experience. She has also acquired the following designations while furthering her knowledge of market, value and negotiation on behalf of sellers and buyers. FRI: Fellow, Real Estate Institute - successfully completed university courses in real estate, such as urban development and economics
CMR: Certified in the Mark
eting of Real Estate - satisfied the professional, educational and experience requirements for membership in the Real Estate Institute of Canada
CRA: Canadian Residential Appraiser - passed all requirements and examinations of the bylaws and regulations of the Appraisal Institute of Canada
Broker Met requirements to be registered as a broker by the Real Estate Council of Ontario
Her son-in-law Luc St-Hilaire, and daughter Victoria Smith, are also licensed sales representatives and complement Joan’s marketing skills with the following education and professional experience. Victoria Smith, B.Comm, University of Queen’s and MBA, University of Ottawa – Began her career as a management consultant specializing in marketing research and marketing strategy services for private and public sector clients. She has over 15 years in high technology marketing, presenting and interfacing with many customers and marketing technicians. Using her communication and marketing planning skills Victoria can develop and execute a customized home marketing or buying plan. Luc St-Hilaire, Bachelor in Landscape Architecture, University of Montreal – As a former professional in the field of landscape architecture Luc worked on many residential and commercial plans in Ottawa including the Open Space Master Plan for Kanata Lakes. Luc has excellent experience dealing with grading issues, drainage, elevations, and improving overall landscape to achieve maximum curb appeal. As a project manager he worked on renovation projects to a number of federal buildings in Ottawa giving him detailed project management skills and technical renovation knowledge.
