Our Team

Experience You Can Trust

We're not a faceless corporation or a tech startup. We're a small team of experienced professionals who've been managing Ottawa properties for decades. When you work with us, you work with people who know your property and your market.

Principal Broker

Robert Veillette

With more than 40 years of proven success in the Ottawa-Carleton region, Robert Veillette is a trusted advisor known for delivering clear guidance, strategic insight, and long-term results. As a Chartered Financial Planner (CFP) since 1996 and a licensed Real Estate Broker since 1979, Robert offers a powerful combination of financial planning and real estate expertise — an advantage few professionals can match.

This unique dual background allows clients to align their financial goals with smart real estate decisions, whether planning for retirement, growing wealth, or navigating major life transactions. Backed by decades of hands-on experience, Robert provides practical, customized strategies designed to protect assets, build value, and create lasting financial confidence.

Proudly serving individuals, families, and business owners, Robert is recognized for integrity, responsiveness, and a results-driven approach. Fluent in both French and English, Robert is committed to serving the diverse needs of clients across the Ottawa-Carleton area with clarity and professionalism.

Robert Veillette
Property Management

Fernando Bada

Fernando Bada is a partner at Centa Real Estate with more than 35 years of hands-on experience in property management. He joined the company in 1988 and has been involved in the day-to-day realities of real estate ever since, working directly with properties, tenants, owners, and service teams.

Fernando believes that real estate is best managed from the ground up. His "boots on the ground" philosophy means being present, knowing each property inside and out, and addressing issues before they become problems. He understands that effective property management is built on responsiveness, clear communication, and practical decision-making, not theory or shortcuts.

While Fernando's formal education has been limited, his expertise has been shaped by decades of real-world experience. He holds a Certification in Property Management (CPM) through the Real Estate Institute of Canada and is a licensed real estate representative. These qualifications support a career defined by learning on the job and adapting to the changing needs of the industry.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, Fernando works comfortably with a diverse client base and values straightforward, honest communication. He takes pride in building long-term relationships based on trust, consistency, and results.

At Centa Real Estate, Fernando continues to apply a hands-on approach to every property he manages, focusing on accountability, attention to detail, and doing the work required to protect and enhance long-term value.

Fernando Bada
Credentials

Our Professional Credentials

Chartered Financial Planner (CFP)

Held by: Robert Veillette (since 1996)

Certified Property Manager (CPM)

Held by: Fernando Bada

RECO Licensed Brokerage

Company credential

Real Estate Institute of Canada (REIC)

Company membership

Errors & Omissions Insurance

Company coverage

By The Numbers

Our Combined Experience

45+
Years in Business
80+ years
Combined Team Experience
150+
Properties Managed (current)
1,000+
Properties Managed (career)

How We Work

Hands-On Management

We don't manage from behind a desk. We visit properties, meet contractors, and verify work is completed properly. Your property gets personal attention.

Direct Communication

When you call, you talk to someone who knows your property. No call centres, no ticket systems — just direct access to the people managing your investment.

Long-Term Thinking

We're not trying to maximize short-term profits. We build relationships that last decades by giving honest advice and doing what's right for your property.

Continuous Availability

Emergencies don't follow business hours. Our team is available when you need us — weekends, evenings, holidays.

Why Our Team Matters to You

Consistency

The same people managing your property year after year

Accountability

You know who's responsible and who to call

Trust

Built over time through honest dealing

Knowledge

People who know your specific property, not just a file

Care

Team members who treat your property as if it were their own

Ready to Meet Us?

We'd love to learn about your property and discuss how we can help. No pressure — just a conversation.