Meet Our Team


Chris Lacharity

License Partner - Brokerage Owner

As a representative of Engel & Völkers Real Estate, Chris Lacharity merges his passions for architecture and design with a love of making a positive impact on people's lives. Having 20 years experience of high-end sales comes a large network of clientele. Combining this vast network of high-end clients, matching Ottawa's most elite with the finest homes the Capital has to offer, and his association with Engel & Völkers Real Estate, the connections, reach and drive of this trio is unbeatable.

Sarah Lacharity

Sarah was the client coordinator for two years before getting her licence and is now the Director of Operations and a Real Estate Broker. Sarah’s fondness of people and sense of humour allows her to put clients’ mind at ease during stressful transactions. She has developed a love of real estate and has been very successful overseeing the team. Sarah has developed a real passion and knowledge and is always excited to share it with the world

Kyle O’Brien

Kyle brings over five years of real estate experience, backed by more than a decade in the hospitality industry where he rose from bar back to General Manager in just four years. This foundation instilled a relentless work ethic, precision under pressure, and an uncompromising standard of service—qualities that seamlessly translated into his real estate career. Kyle is known for delivering a refined, start-to-finish client experience built on trust, discretion, and results.

After transitioning from Avenue North Realty, Kyle joined Engel & Völkers Ottawa South to further elevate his craft under the mentorship of Chris. Together, they work closely to drive record-setting sales and sustained growth, combining strategic insight with hands-on execution. Their mentor-mentee relationship is rooted in shared standards, accountability, and a commitment to excellence at the highest level of the market.

A former collegiate athlete, Kyle played baseball in Buffalo, New York, earning multiple accolades and competing in the Junior College World Series in Tyler, Texas. He also played semi-professional baseball for Ottawa’s own Fat Cats in the Intercounty Baseball League (IBL), along with junior hockey for the Stittsville Royals, Arnprior Packers, and Almonte Thunder. This competitive background continues to shape his disciplined, performance-driven approach to business.

Outside of real estate, Kyle values time with his family—his wife Paige, daughter Sadie, and their dog Bo. He can often be found on the golf course or playing men’s hockey, maintaining the balance and focus that define both his personal and professional life.

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