Steve helped us find our first home in the midst of a pandemic and a hot sellers' market. I strongly feel that we would have given up had we worked with another agent – but Steve never gave up on us and we never gave up on him. Steve's passion for real estate is hard to miss. He is engaged and up-to-date with the market. He knows the ins and outs of Ottawa (and not just in terms of real estate). He was able to answer any question we had about a neighbourhood. He knows how to negotiate and will tell you when a home is a good deal or if it is time to jump ship. His has a well-defined and clearly reputable rapport with other agents and prior clients. Most importantly, Steve had our best interests at heart. Never once did we feel pressured or swayed into making decisions. Steve was completely transparent and honest with us. You will find confidence, patience, and reassurance when working with Steve. Give him a plan and he will work for you and with you every step of the way. He never missed a call, communicated with us regularly, and basically held our hands throughout the process. He made the experience fun and clearly took the extra steps to connect with us beyond an agent-client level. The icing on top? Steve Hamre is so cool that he even has a burger named after him.