Let's build possibility.
Ottawa's boutique, investment-first brokerage: investors, landlords and contractors, led by a CPA, CMA.
Who we are
Why We Believe in Real Estate
At Lotful Realty, real estate isn't just about property, it's about possibility.
We believe anyone can build lasting wealth through real estate with the right guidance, strategy, and insight.
As a boutique, investment-first brokerage, we've built our business around helping clients make confident, long-term decisions.
How We Approach Every Decision
Whether you're buying your first home or expanding your investment portfolio, we bring an investment lens to every transaction.
Our approach is grounded in strategy, data, and forward-thinking analysis to ensure every decision delivers measurable value.
Our clients benefit from a team that combines expertise in residential sales, investment acquisition, leasing, and property management, offering a complete perspective on real estate growth.
How We Support You Long Term
We also work closely with our sister company, Inovo Property Management, to provide turnkey support for landlords and investors, from leasing and tenant screening to ongoing maintenance and value optimization.
Lotful Realty is where strategic insight meets personalized service. We help clients move with clarity, purpose, and confidence, because with the right plan, every property has the potential to build something greater.
Numbers-first, with a CPA in house
We look at every deal through cash flow, financing and exit, and our in-house CPA is available for a high-level review of the numbers when it helps.
Investors, landlords and contractors
We buy, renovate and operate property ourselves, so we price a reno, a legal secondary unit or a rent roll from experience, not guesswork.
Infill and value-add specialists
Duplex conversions, additional dwelling units, BRRR and infill lots across Ottawa: we confirm feasibility before you buy, which is where most investors lose money.
Management under the same roof
Through our sister company Inovo Property Management we lease, screen and manage what you buy, so the plan we underwrite is the plan that gets run.
The team
Meet the people you'll work with
Omar Hashem, CPA, CMA
Broker of Record & Owner
Investor, landlord, contractor and Chartered Professional Accountant. Omar founded Lotful to bring an investment lens to every Ottawa transaction.
Araz Gostanian
Director of Operations
Seena Akhtari, M.A.
REALTOR®
Elliott Camel-Toueg
REALTOR®
Thierry Kasende
REALTOR®
Rabieh Nassrallah
REALTOR®
Wafik Tawadrous
REALTOR®
Client stories
In our clients' words
“Omar is a fantastic guy with invaluable real-world experience as an investor, landlord, and contractor - and if that wasn't enough, he's a CPA as well! This is how he can provide such outstanding insights and value to each of his real estate clients. As someone who was looking for a first home with good rental income potential, I thought I had read enough to know what I needed (i.e. a duplex or triplex). But when Omar shared his opinion, I listened carefully. Through countless hours of walkthroughs and time spent crunching numbers and analyzing deals - sometimes over coffee, sometimes over a glass of bourbon! - Omar greatly enhanced my understanding of RE investment and opened my mind up to other successful strategies. Thanks to his guidance, I not only closed a great deal on a 5BR Victorian home downtown, but I'm now executing a far better plan than I could have come up with on my own. Can't thank him enough for all he's taught me, and I look forward to working with Omar again soon! Highly recommended!”
“Omar helped us purchase an investment property this year and we could not be more thrilled. It was our first time doing this and his wealth of knowledge and depth of experience were invaluable to us. He is smart, calm, and no-nonsense, but loads of fun to deal with. He made the paperwork seamless and easy, and introduced us to some amazing people when it came time to renovate the property. There hasn't been a single question or issue that he hasn't been able to help us with. We couldn't have done it without him and we are looking forward to our next project together. If I could give him ten stars, I would!”
“I have worked with Omar on several occasion, and can confidently state that he loves what he does. He has a great knowledge of the real estate industry, and a passion to create a vision for all his client's. In my experience with Omar, he doesn't just want to show you houses, but rather help you get an understanding of the whole process while creating a vision of the potential of what real estate investing can bring for you.”
“Omar made buying a home process so easy! I have learnt a lot from Omar's consultation. He is so experienced, and simply the best. He has always provided me with the exceptional service. I had the pleasure of working with him. I highly recommend Omar to everyone looking to get buy a home. Omar - Thank you!”
“Omar is an excellent choice for a real estate agent! He helped us find our dream house. He spent a lot of time with us going through all the different options in our price range and is very knowledgeable about the real estate market in Ottawa. He was also always available for questions which made the process much easier.”
“Omar is one of very few Realtors who can offer you a one-stop-shop for real estate investors. I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Hashem for several years. Whether it's "crunching the numbers" on a Saturday night or guiding you through the process from day 1 to signing those final papers, the experience of buying rental properties with the Omar Hashem Real Estate Group was seamless and effective. Would give 6 stars if I could!”
“Omar was a pleasure to work with, he's full of great advise and ideas, and super enthusiastic about real estate which translates to a great well rounded client experience from start to finish. He's got great communication skills and builds great relationships with his network of peers, which gets things done fast and efficiently! He's definitely the realtor you want on your project.”
“I bought my first home with Omar's help. He is very helpful, professional and experienced in this business. Most importantly, he put client's interest as his first priority. If anyone is looking for great deals in the Ottawa real estate market, he is the one you could count on in my opinion.”
“I've dealt with Omar for the sale of two properties and the purchase of another (land and new build). We were on the same page right away and he was able to mesh his analysis of the market with our demands and we got great results every time. Couldn't be happier to have put our trust in Omar and we definitely recommend him to everyone.”
“I have worked with Omar on two occasions and he provided me with fantastic and honest service and advice. He has skill sets that I never found in other realtors, which I found helped immensely.”
“Our dealings with Mr. Hashem have been nothing but great success. Omar is a diligent, dedicated and outstanding realtor with a great comprehensive knowledge of the mortgage process and of course best practices in terms of selling or buying real estate. He does not take NO for an answer and will follow thru on his pledge and commitment to get you the property you desire. Contact him today!”
“By far the best agent I've ever come across in every way. Omar has helped me through my purchasing and selling of homes. His knowledge on market and home value matched with his ambition and eagerness to get things done, makes home purchasing and selling a breeze. He goes above and beyond a simple purchase or sale, always offering extra detailed information and projections along the way, something that most agents don't bother taking the time to offer to their clients. I cannot recommend Mr. Hashem enough...he's honestly the best! Cheers.”
“I was a first time home buyer and decided to go with the Omar Hashem Group. Omar made purchasing a home the most easiest and worry free experience. He has knowledge of all procedures and was available at anytime when I needed help with a question or when trying to understand something. I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy a new home or a second property. Amazing group!”
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We're always glad to meet REALTORS® who want to grow smarter, not just sell more.
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