Meet Nancy Benson, One of Ottawa’s Top Realtors
Nancy Benson
Real Estate Advisor
- 613-747-4747
- 613-788-2556
- nancy@nancybenson.com
- 610 Bronson Ave. Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 4E6
Our Team
In recent years, because of Nancy’s steadily growing sales and the needs of an office that is working with dozens of sellers and buyers at any given time, Nancy’s team has grown and diversified in order to ensure outstanding service to our clients.
NANCY’S UNIQUE APPROACH TO OTTAWA REAL ESTATE
BACKGROUND…..
Nancy brings a different perspective to the Ottawa real estate industry. With a background in planning and design plus 35+ years’ experience, she has the ability to both match buyers to just the right home and negotiate on behalf of sellers. After obtaining degrees in geography and urban planning, she worked for Canada’s Federal Government Exposition Center, designing exhibits and trade fairs for government departments across the country. It’s this experience, along with her construction and renovation background, that sets Nancy head and shoulders above others in her field.
As a REALTOR® with 35 + years’ of experience, Nancy operates a full-service office at RE/MAX Hallmark Realty in Ottawa, Ontario. RE/MAX Hallmark is one of the largest real estate companies in Ontario and RE/MAX International has offices out of Ontario and International offices in most countries, throughout the world. Under the trade name Nancy Benson & Associates, Nancy and her team have continued to be among the top REALTORS® in the region (according to Ottawa Real Estate Board statistics) year after year.
Nancy is recognized as—not just one of Ottawa’s—but one of Canada’s top REALTORS®. Success is built upon the realization of her client’s goals. She has an uncanny ability to match a buyer with exactly the right property. For those selling their homes, Nancy’s elegant and professional marketing solutions get fast, winning results—and now that Nancy is working with a larger team, they’ve been able to demonstrate their unique presentation and marketing skills to an even greater audience.
SERVING OTTAWA’S MOST IMPORTANT REAL ESTATE NEEDS
As a lifelong resident of the area, Nancy knows that there are few other places in the world with as diverse housing needs as what you’ll find in Ottawa. Nancy works with foreign services officers, military personnel, RCMP, numerous international investors, and young urban professionals who are ready to make Ottawa home. Looking for a country retreat, a winter property in the south, or a cottage closer to home? Nancy’s vast network of colleagues and professionals throughout the world give her the advantage you need to find your dream location.
Nancy Benson & Associates is a supplier to two major organizations offering relocation assistance to their employees: Brookfield Global Relocation Services (Brookfield GRS) and The MI Group. These, are the main contract companies for large corporations who move staff to the Ottawa area.
Brookfield works under contract with the Government of Canada and its various departments, the Canadian Forces (DND) and the RCMP, to provide assistance in relocating to Ottawa. The MI Group is a relocation management company for the global corporate community. As a key supplier, many of Nancy’s clients are referred by these organizations.
WORK, LIVE, AND HORSEPLAY
It’s no secret that Nancy rides horses. Just take a look at her Facebook feed—it’s full of pictures of horses! For those who know her personally, they know that Nancy’s horses are her “kids.” You might catch her wearing the latest in equestrian fashion to the office or hear the faint clip-clop of horse hooves in the background of a phone call.
Nancy’s dedication to her passion is evident. There are plenty of days where she’ll squeeze in a ride before or after work—sometimes in the dark—and even days where she doesn’t get to ride at all. The important thing, though, is balance. Show jumping is more than just a relaxing activity or a chance to reset her brain. It has also enriched her real estate work in unexpectedly beneficial ways. Nancy puts it in her own words:
The sport brings a sense of passion, focus and discipline into my life that has translated directly into my work in real estate. I’m able to put in many hours of work in order to achieve great results, and sometimes odd hours, too. I have a clear and unwavering focus on the ultimate goal and I want to be the one to get there first. I take challenges head on and without hesitation … big jumps, tight turns, unusual listings, non-textbook buyers, or even unknown territories. Nothing will stand in my way of getting a job done and done right – with me, it’s simply all or nothing.
Nancy has competed in many tournaments in Canada and the U.S. She has placed amongst the top in the country at the Wellington Equestrian Festival in Florida several times and has held rankings at major tournaments across Ontario. Beyond competing, Nancy loves these events for the opportunity to meet new and interesting people from all over the world.
NEW FRIENDS DISCOVER THE OTTAWA REAL ESTATE MARKET
Sometimes she simply makes a new friend. Other times, she gets to help a new contact explore what the Ottawa real estate market has to offer. A few have even made the big move and call Ottawa their home now. Nancy has so many stellar REALTORS® that she can recommend to people in all corners of the globe because she’s always asking new connections about their favourite REALTOR® so they can connect and get to know each other.
At this point, she has become remarkably adept at coordinating long-distance or even cross-country moves and has a great deal of experience helping clients buy investment or vacation properties from a distance.
EXPERIENCE IN THE OTTAWA EQUESTRIAN REAL ESTATE MARKET
Spending as much time as she has around barns and training centers in the National Capital Region has given Nancy crucial insider knowledge into what makes a quality equestrian property necessary, making her an in-demand equestrian Realtor. Do you have land to sell with acreage to suit paddocks, pasture, schooling arenas, or riding trails? You should be giving Nancy a call to discuss the best plan to make it happen! Nancy’s elite network of real estate and show jumping contacts across Canada and abroad allows her to tap into a contact from one field that can help out a client from another.
MEET THE HORSES
Cracker and Britain, who you’ll see below, are now enjoying a well-deserved retirement in the grassy fields of Perth, Ontario, after many years of competition. Tia Maria, in flight with Nancy below, achieved many wins and has since gone home to her owner. But, you might spot CanCan (not pictured) in the show ring with Nancy these days, boasting numbers, wins and championships in the Amateur Jumpers category. Wonderful horses, all.
