Allan Cruickshank, Sales Representative

Allan Cruickshank, Sales Representative Count on me for personal, attentive, patient service, excellent knowledge of the Ottawa Valley, great negotiation skills and expert selling strategies.

Thinking about renovating your home before selling? 🏡🔨Not all upgrades offer the same return on investment. Before spend...
08/20/2026

Thinking about renovating your home before selling? 🏡🔨

Not all upgrades offer the same return on investment. Before spending thousands on a major renovation, it can pay to focus on the improvements buyers value most.

Some strategic upgrades to consider include:

🍽️ Refreshing your kitchen with updated countertops, fixtures or lighting

🛁 Giving bathrooms a modern, clean look with targeted updates

🚪 Boosting curb appeal with fresh exterior paint or a new front door

🌿 Investing in energy-efficient features such as improved insulation, smart thermostats or high-performance windows

🏠 Making sure basement renovations add functional, legal living space

The key is being strategic. The best renovation for resale value isn’t always the biggest or most expensive one—it depends on your home’s condition, your neighbourhood and what local buyers are looking for.

Thinking of selling and wondering which updates are worth the investment? Send me a message! 📩

Did my annual swim at the NCC-CCN this past weekend! Have you ever checked out their swimming docks?
08/12/2026

Did my annual swim at the NCC-CCN this past weekend!

Have you ever checked out their swimming docks?

The July Market Report is out!This month we saw a shift with a dip in the average price of detached homes dipping, but r...
08/06/2026

The July Market Report is out!

This month we saw a shift with a dip in the average price of detached homes dipping, but row houses seeing an increase in price.

Wondering what this means for you? Send me a message and I would love to break it down for you.

Debating hiring a Realtor? Here are some points to consider…🏡 A realtor analyzes comparable sales, current market condit...
08/04/2026

Debating hiring a Realtor? Here are some points to consider…

🏡 A realtor analyzes comparable sales, current market conditions, and buyer demand to price your home strategically not just based on guesswork. The right price can mean more offers and a higher final sale price.
🏡 Realtors negotiate repairs, closing dates, deposits, conditions, inclusions, and other contract terms that can save you thousands and make the transaction much smoother.
🏡 Professional photography, marketing, listing exposure, showings, paperwork, legal deadlines, and coordinating with lawyers and lenders all happen behind the scenes. A realtor manages these details so you don’t have to.

Still unsure? Reach out and I would love to chat more about your concerns. Free or charge with no commitment, of course!

The Bank of Canada has held the interest rate at 2.25%. What does this mean for your buying power? Send me a message and...
07/15/2026

The Bank of Canada has held the interest rate at 2.25%.

What does this mean for your buying power? Send me a message and I’d love to walk you through it.

The June market report is out!While the unit sold year over year has dipped, the average price for single family and con...
07/07/2026

The June market report is out!

While the unit sold year over year has dipped, the average price for single family and condos has increased!

Row houses saw a dip in both average price as well as units sold.

What does this mean for you?

Send me a message and I can break it down for you!

Considering going through the home buying or selling process without a Realtor?Here are some things you may want to cons...
07/03/2026

Considering going through the home buying or selling process without a Realtor?

Here are some things you may want to consider first…

Want to chat about how I can help you? Comment below or send me a message and I’d be happy to talk about the process with you.

Address

Royal Lepage Performance Realty, 250 Centrum Boulevard, Orléans
Ottawa, ON
K1E3J1

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Allan Cruickshank, Sales Representative posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Allan Cruickshank, Sales Representative:

Shortcuts

Share

Category