Welcome

James was named top commercial broker for Re/Max Hallmark in 2018, 2019 and 2020. Not too shabby considering most Hallmark reps are in Toronto and area. In Canada, James has repeatedly ranked within the top 40 commercial representatives for the entire Canadian Re/Max network on a quarterly basis, and did so again in 2019, 2021 and 2022.

Investment Sales

A smartly rebuilt and renovated 9-unit apartment building with the owner’s business on the ground floor. Listed and sold with James Palmer.

Institutional Sales

Once a church, James listed this property for a charitable organization, and saw it sold to a small Buddhist congregation.

Office Sub Leasing

When VMI Medical was bought by a U.S. firm, James worked with an American broker to see this space in Kanata sub-leased.

Industrial Sales

James helped the sellers in their original purchase of this industrial property, and then helped to sell it for them in a share/purchase agreement for their retirement for much more than they paid.

Industrial Leasing

When a tenant James had worked with previously outgrew its space James found him a bigger better one.

Office Leasing

The owner of this building has twice used the services of James to fill the vacancies in this building.

Here's what my clients are saying:

James, Thank you on behalf of YCU and the team at IEP. We appreciate the introduction to CCB and all the hard work you put in to get this deal across the goal line. All the best, Ryan

Thank you on behalf of YCUYCU and the team at IEP

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We will also take this time to thank you for your professionalism, quick follow-ups and calm perseverance. It has been quite the stretch, and we still can’t believe it’s officially sold! My parent are so happy, that it’s one less item for them to worry about during these strange times.

Susan Tam

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James assisted us with finding office space in downtown Ottawa for our research company on short notice. His knowledge of the properties in the downtown core, along with contacts made over an extensive career, were invaluable in us finding the right space and negotiating a good arrangement.

Dave SengerCEO, Link Advantage Research Corp.

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The first person who, having enclosed a plot of land, took it into his head to say “This is mine.” and found people simple enough to believe him, was the true founder of civil society.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau1775

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"I want to send my special thanks for your relentless efforts om my behalf in selling our office property on Gladstone. The fact that we had been listed with another broker for over Eight months without a realistic offer and then your 26 showings in the first few weeks really...

Archie McKellarPresident, Amtech Power Systems Ltd.

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"Hi James, Just a little note to say thank you for all your help. It was a pleasure working with you, and I will definitely recommend your services in the future."

Kristopher BowlesOntario Director, Bousada Inc.

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"Looking for a new space for our energetic not-for-profit was no easy feat given our budget and use constraints.  James canvassed the area thoroughly and presented many suitable spaces in a variety of areas.  Most impressive, however, is his tenacity in attending to every detail of the negotiation and assisting...

Julie VogtCEO, Ottawa Safety Council

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"James was a huge source of confidence for me throughout my search to find and lease a commercial space. Whether it was breaking down complex legal terms on the back pages of a lease, to drafting new clauses that I didn’t realize were a possibility, James helped me realize that...

Gray WinchellOwner, Gray Whale Quality Men’s Grooming

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