Thinking of selling
The best positioned, best looking, best priced home is the one that sells.
Selling a home has more steps than most people expect, and they aren't always well understood. A good sale starts well before the sign goes up. Here's how I help you prepare, step by step, so your home shows its best from the very first day.
Today's market
The market is different now.
Buyers have more choice and take more time than they did a few years ago. They compare every home against the others on the market, and the ones that sell are the ones that are positioned well: priced right, prepared properly and presented beautifully from day one.
That takes some time and some money up front. Planning for both early means fewer surprises, a smoother listing and a stronger result.
Preparing step by step is what makes the difference, and that's where I come in.
My seller's guide
Getting your home ready, step by step
Every home is different, so we'll build the plan around yours. These are the steps I walk every seller through.
Talk through your goals and timing
Why you're moving, when you'd like to be moved, and what you need from the sale. This shapes everything else.
Plan your budget and timeline
Preparing a home takes money and time. We'll decide together what's worth doing, what it costs and how long it will take before we list.
Book a pre-listing inspection
An inspection before you list means no surprises. We can fix things ahead of time or disclose them up front, so you don't lose a buyer to their inspection.
Declutter and stage
We'll work with the furniture you already have wherever we can, then remove, edit and declutter. When it helps, I'll bring in a professional stager.
Refresh and update
Small updates make a big difference. Fresh paint, a restained and refastened porch or deck, tidy landscaping, a touched-up shed and potted flowers at the door.
Price and position it well
Pricing based on what's selling now, and marketing that shows buyers why your home is the one to see.
Launch at its best
Professional photos and a strong first week matter most. Your home needs to look its best right at the beginning, when the most buyers are watching.
Offers to closing
I'll negotiate on your behalf, explain every term and stay with you through conditions, paperwork and closing day.
First impressions
Curb appeal is where the showing starts
Buyers decide how they feel about a home before they reach the front door, and often before they book the showing.
Repaint and refresh
Neutral, fresh paint, good lighting, clean surfaces and fewer things on every shelf and counter.
Porch, deck and sheds
Restain and refasten the porch, repair the deck, and touch up or repaint sheds and outbuildings.
Landscaping and flowers
Trimmed gardens, a tidy walkway, fresh mulch and potted flowers so the first photo makes buyers want to see more.
Selling and buying at the same time?
Timing a sale and a purchase together is one of the trickiest parts of a move.
Do you sell first, buy first, or line the two up? This comes up a lot when you're moving between the GTA and the Bay, in either direction. There are options, like bridge financing, longer or flexible closing dates and conditional offers, and the right one depends on your finances and the market. Talk to a mortgage broker early so you know what you can carry, and work with a REALTOR® who knows the options and can make the timing smooth. I'm happy to connect you with brokers I trust.
Let's talk about your home
Thinking about selling?
Tell me a little about your home and your timing. I'll be in touch to talk through next steps, with no pressure and no obligation.
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Rather talk it through? Book a call or call (705) 888-6365.