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A lifelong Ottawa resident with over 35 years of real estate experience, Chris Hollands is known for his deep market knowledge, strategic marketing approach, and unwavering commitment to client success. Since joining the Ottawa Real Estate Board in 1988, he has specialized in residential sales, investment properties, and full-service property management. During his career, Chris has attained the prestigious RE/MAX Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement Designations.
Chris delivers standout results through expert negotiation, effective property marketing, and a hands-on approach that supports clients at every stage of their real estate journey. His integrity and exceptional before-, during-, and after-sales service are what keep clients coming back—and confidently referring others.
Chris holds a BA from Trent University and a Master’s Degree from the University of Toronto. He works alongside his business partner, Monica, and together they’re active members of the Ottawa community. Chris has long contributed to local initiatives, municipal politics, and youth sports, including coaching minor basketball and touch football. Outside of real estate, Chris enjoys tennis, pickleball, road biking, cross-country skiing in the Gatineau Hills, and spending time with family and friends.
Dedicated, experienced, and client-focused, Chris brings energy and trusted guidance to every real estate relationship.
A member of the Ottawa Real Estate Board since 2003, Monica Hollands brings strong negotiating skills, creative marketing, and exceptional client care to every transaction. Living in Ottawa with her partner, Chris, she supports her clients before, during, and after the sale, building trusted, long-lasting relationships.
Real estate runs in her blood. Monica’s father was a respected custom home builder who lived beside his clients in every community he built, treating them like family. From him, she learned the values that guide her work today: integrity, pride, and genuine care.
With standout Home Staging and Design expertise, Monica elevates every property to its fullest potential—helping sellers shine in the market and achieve top results.
Outside of real estate, Monica leads an active lifestyle centered around tennis, along with road biking, running, cross-country skiing, pickleball, and yoga. She remains deeply involved in the community through tennis leadership and volunteer work, and brings creativity from her background in theatre, media, and custom home building—which earned her a home show award for kitchen design.
A RE/MAX Hall of Fame + Lifetime Achievement recipient, Senior Real Estate Specialist, and Certified Negotiation Expert, Monica combines experience, energy, and authentic client-focused service.
Trust Monica to bring integrity, care, and results to your real estate journey.