About Myra

Myra’s personal commitment is to conduct business the ‘right way’. That means focusing on providing exemplary service so that you feel comfortable working with her every step of the way.

Myra’s philosophy is based on a simple premise – treat everyone with respect, deliver on promises and always have a clear and open dialogue with clients and prospective clients. This transparency combined with an in-depth knowledge of the market and a tenacious appetite for negotiation, makes Myra one of the most effective Realtors in the National Capital area. Nothing would please Myra more than if you choose to use her extensive experience in business, marketing, finance, negotiating, as well as life, to help you achieve your real estate goals.

Myra has all of the qualities you need in a Realtor:

Educated Professional

In 2003, Myra achieved the highest designation possible – that of Real Estate Broker. As the Broker of Record, President and owner of Milestone Real Estate Inc., she is qualified to guide you with the purchase or sale of any type of real estate, whether residential, investment or commercial.

Dedicated & Experienced

Throughout the years, Myra has been the proud owner of many homes, the first one purchased in 1980. At the time, she was nervous about owing so much money, so just for information, she decided to take the entire Real Estate Course and graduated at the top of her class. This was just the beginning of her ‘love affair’ with buying and selling real estate ….

Highly Ethical

Ethics and integrity have been a strong focus throughout Myra’s more than 25 years of business ownership. She strongly believes in living with integrity, both personally and professionally; a notable achievement occurred in 1987 when Myra became the first female President of the Better Business Bureau of Ottawa-Hull.

Marketing Know-How

Prior to opening Milestone Real Estate Inc. in April 2006, Myra owned and operated three other companies over a span of 25 years. They were involved with the regulation of advertising and the marketing of related services. This same expertise can be applied to help you market your home to achieve the highest price possible in the shortest amount of time.

Motivator and Achiever

Myra is a founding member of the WBN (Women’s Business Network) and continues to support and mentor her colleagues. During her years at RE/MAX, she was a consistent member of the 100% Club signifying that she is a ‘high achiever’.

Better Business Bureau

Myra Mckeen was the first female President it’s 50 years

Community Involvement

In support of the elderly, Myra served as a Director of the Perley-Rideau Veteran’s Health Centre for six years between 2001 and 2007.
In 2006, a joint venture with the VON and the Alzheimer’s Sociery saw the successful completion of a fund-raising effort to build The Guest House – a 12 bedroom bungalow to provide respite for those with mild to medium dementia while their care givers are provided with a much needed rest.

Myra supports Habitat for Humanity NCR, the Youville Centre, the Cancer Foundation, Operation Go Home, Juvenile Diabeties and many other worthy causes.

The Details

April 2006 to Present

Broker of Record – Milestone Real Estate Inc.  For those who know Myra, it will come as no surprise that she just ‘had to’ be her own boss.  Working from her home office with two Licensed Sales Representatives, she cherishes the opportunity to help others with their real estate needs.

December 2003-April 2006
Associate Broker with RE/MAX metro-city realty ltd. – representing people just like you throughout the process of buying and/or selling real estate.
April 2002-December 2003
Sales Representative with RE/MAX metro city realty ltd. – focusing on residential real estate, but also qualified and experienced in the commercial area.
April 2001 – April 2002
Sales Representative with District Realty Corporation – Broker involved with the management, investment, purchase, sale and leasing of investment, industrial and commercial real estate.

March 1999 – December 2000
Executive Director, Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA)- Bursar, Canadian Jewellers Institute (CJI)- Director, CJA Insurance Services Inc. (CJAIS)

January 1988 – March 1999
President and owner, The Clearing House Inc. and its division, the Broadcast Clearance Advisory – involved in the regulation of broadcast advertising.

April 1976 – March 1992
President and owner, Ottawa Clearance Services Inc. – represented advertisers and broadcasters to the federal government and industry regulators to obtain approval to broadcast.

Related Achievements and Memberships

2008 –
Rejoined the Better Business Bureau of Ottawa-Gatineau – now an Accredited Member

2002 – Present
Ottawa Real Estate Board – Member – Real Estate Council of Ontario

1981 – Present
Women’s Business Network – Charter Member

Myra is a founding member, and past Director of the Women’s Business Network of Ottawa-Gatineau

2001 – 2007
Perley-Rideau Veteran’s Health Centre – Director- working to improve the quality of care for residents; member of the fundraising committee member to build the Guest House now located on the grounds of the Perley-Rideau

1976 – 1993
Better Business Bureau of Ottawa
After many years of serving on the Board of Directors, Myra became the first female President during the Bureau’s 50th Anniversary Year

1988 – 1993
Canadian ATTIC (Association – Traffic, Talent, Importation & Clearance), Director

1993 – 1999
Canadian Women in Communications, Toronto Chapter, Member

1999 – 2001
Toastmasters International – Executive Committee Member

1999 – 2000
Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) – Member

1996 – 1999
Canadian Association of Broadcasters – Associate Member

1988 – 1999
Advertising Standards Canada – Supporting Member