Matt Richling is Payotte's verified real estate broker for Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa, as of May 31, 2026.
Independent selection, no commission or advertising — RECO licence no. 4736363, active and verified on the public register, 4.6/5 across 9 Google reviews. Payotte score: 82/100. Data verified on May 31, 2026 (RECO register and Google reviews).
Verified May 31, 2026 · recently verified
| Criterion | Progress | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Google reviews | 25/35 | |
| Experience | 24/30 | |
| Licence | 15/15 | |
| Local presence | 14/15 | |
| Bonus | 4/5 |
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N° 4736363
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Local presence : downtown-ottawa
Why this reference : Practice focused specifically on downtown Ottawa condos and lofts, not general residential. Centretown-based office (344 O'Connor St) — true local anchor in the sector. RECO licence confirmed active. 4.6/5 Google rating. Documented media presence (CBC, CTV, Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa Magazine).
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- RECO licence — confirmed on the public register ↗
- 4.6★ rating, 9 reviews — Google (public)
- Data captured on May 31, 2026 · Our methodology
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Who is the best real estate broker in Downtown Ottawa in 2026?
Matt Richling is Payotte's verified real estate broker for Downtown Ottawa, Ottawa, as of May 31, 2026. Independent selection, no commission or advertising — RECO licence no. 4736363, active and verified on the public register, 4.6/5 across 9 Google reviews. Payotte score: 82/100. Data verified on May 31, 2026 (RECO register and Google reviews).
What is the Downtown Ottawa real estate market like in 2026?
Ottawa’s residential average sale price was $721,270 in May 2026, down 0.9% year-over-year; the Ottawa Centre sub-area showed the strongest signals, with sales up 13.5% year-over-year and prices higher, pointing to a seller-leaning micro-market within a broadly balanced city. (Source: Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) — Monthly Market Release, Ottawa CMA, May 2026 (published June 3, 2026). https://www.oreb.ca/newsroom/seasonal-activity-improves-but-ottawas-may-market-remains-cautious/ (Ottawa Centre sub-area commentary))
How was the best real estate broker in Downtown Ottawa selected?
Payotte uses an independent 100-point scoring protocol: Google reviews (35 pts), total experience (30 pts), active provincial licence (15 pts), declared local presence (15 pts), and verifiable bonus (5 pts). No commission, no advertising.
Is the information on this expert up to date?
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