Real estate is about experience.
“I don't rest until my clients are happy in the home of their dreams.”
I love working in real estate because it combines my passion for helping people with my life-long interest in where we live, and why. As a child was enthralled with real estate ads and thought everyone appeared to love what they were doing. Little did I know that I would have the privilege of working in this industry and love going to work every day.
I work with buyers to find the right home for their needs, and also help our sellers achieve mass appeal based on what buyers are currently looking for. I use my in-depth knowledge of Ottawa’s neighborhoods, communities, and real estate market to help my clients achieve their goals.
I would be happy to help you find the home of your dreams and guide you through the home buying process from start to finish.
Background
Christina has a degree in sociology from the University of Western Ontario and a diploma in marketing from St. Lawrence College, Kingston. She has worked for the Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation and has a background in advertising as an Account Manager. Her experience has given her a strong sense of the local real estate market, enabling her to accurately determine the fair value of a property under current market conditions. As a buyers’ agent she maintains strong working relationships with many Realtors across Ottawa, and is a Certified Negotiation Expert. Each day she works toward her clients’ best interests with tenacity and resourcefulness, while maintaining respect for fellow Realtors and other professionals.
Fun Fact
Christina is a world traveler, and will always cross the street to meet a cute dog.
Team Awards and Accreditations
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National Chairman’s Club Winner, Top 1% for Commissions Earned and Units Sold in Canada
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Red Diamond Award Winner, Top 3% in Canada for Market Area
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Emerald Award Winner, Top 40 Realtors for Eastern Ontario
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Member of the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) since 2011
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Certified Negotiation Expert through the Real Estate Negotiation Institute
Charitable Affiliations
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Youth Services Bureau
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Royal LePage Shelter Foundation
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Ontario Realtors Care Foundation
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Hanne Howard Fund
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Canadian Blood Services
Testimonials
An outstanding experience. The use of online tools and capabilities really streamlined the house buying experience and brought peace of mind particularly during the agreement signature process. Christina Colton went out of her way to ensure our needs were met.
We had a seamless experience working with the team to purchase our home in Ottawa and would highly recommend them. This is a group of intelligent, knowledgeable, caring and creative women who will fight tooth and nail for their clients, and do it with grace!
I would highly recommend Rachel's team. We couldn't have asked for better service from Chris. She was very attentive to our needs, reliable and knowledgeable. We were extremely stressed about buying a virtually and she helped us pick out a great home. Chris exceeded our expectations.
Join our team!
The rachelhammer.com real estate team is made up of dedicated professionals, focused on providing the highest quality real estate services in Ottawa. We strive to exceed our clients’ expectations, and conduct ninety percent of our business based on referrals. We regularly give back to the community that has helped us thrive. If you are motivated, reliable, and want to work with our award-winning, nationally ranked team, contact us today!
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