I’m Steve Sicard, an Ottawa REALTOR® and Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) with more than 18 years of experience helping people buy and sell homes throughout Ottawa and Orléans.

My work is about more than completing a real estate transaction. It is about helping people understand their options, prepare thoughtfully and make decisions that support their lives today and their plans for the future.

My commitment to helping seniors, aging parents and adult children is both professional and personal.

Managing my mother’s affairs gave me firsthand insight into how quickly decisions about home, health, care, finances and family responsibilities can become connected. Even close families can feel overwhelmed when several important decisions must be made at the same time.

That experience helped shape the way I work today: patiently, respectfully and without pressure.

You may already know that it is time to sell. You may be considering downsizing or rightsizing but are unsure where to begin. You may want to age in place and need to understand whether your current home can continue to support you. You may also be an adult child trying to help your parents without taking control away from them.

Wherever you are in the process, I will meet you there.

I believe good guidance begins with listening.

Before recommending a course of action, I take the time to understand:

• What is important to you
• What is working—or no longer working—in your current home
• Your preferred timing
• Your financial and lifestyle priorities
• Whether family members or other professionals should be involved
• What you want your next chapter to look like

I explain the options in understandable language, help you anticipate the steps ahead and give you the time needed to make an informed decision.

You remain in control throughout the process.

Selling a longtime home can involve much more than placing a sign on the lawn. It may require preparing the property, deciding what work should or should not be completed, organizing possessions, coordinating family members and planning where you will live next.

When it is time to sell, I can help coordinate a clear, manageable process that may include:

• A personalized pricing and marketing strategy
• A pre-listing home inspection
• Professional staging advice
• Professional photography
• A virtual floor plan and property video
• Guidance on repairs and improvements
• Electronic documents and signatures
• Regular communication and weekly updates
• Connections with trusted local service providers

If you are buying, I can also help you look beyond square footage and consider the features that may better support your comfort, mobility, independence and lifestyle.

Beyond real estate, I am passionate about giving back to the community.

I have contributed to initiatives involving the Orléans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre, served as a member of the Orléans Chamber of Commerce and sat on the Board of Directors for the Ottawa Chapter of CARP.

I have also participated in the Ottawa Visitability Task Force, advocating for housing that is more accessible and welcoming to people of different ages and abilities.

Today, my dog Douggy and I visit the residents and staff at Willowbend Retirement Community every two weeks. Douggy loves all the pats, and I enjoy catching up with everyone—especially seeing the smiles when they notice him coming.

My community involvement comes from a simple belief: each of us can help make Ottawa a more connected, supportive and welcoming place.

When I’m not working or spending time in the community, I enjoy reading, cycling, hiking, walking Douggy, building LEGO® and listening to classic rock.

I am also an avid hockey fan. Being from Montreal—Go Habs Go!

You do not need to be ready to sell or move before contacting me. Our first conversation can simply be an opportunity to ask questions, discuss your circumstances and learn more about the options available to you.

There is no obligation, no pressure and no expectation that you make an immediate decision.