For long-time homeowners
Thirty years in the same house, and no idea where to start.
You have thought about it. Maybe the stairs are getting old, or the driveway in February is, or the house is bigger and emptier than it used to be. And then you think about actually doing it, and you put the kettle on instead.
After a loss or a change in health, you need patient help, a clear plan and time to make thoughtful choices. Nothing happens until you're ready for it to happen.
Free guide: where to start
About a 14 minute read. A calm walkthrough of the options, what they really cost, the questions that come before "should I sell", and a six month plan that commits you to nothing.
Read itThe step by step plan
A plan for moving on from a home that has become more than you want to manage, with the heavy parts handled for you.
Read itGet your personalized plan
A few short questions, about three minutes, and the plan you get is written for your situation rather than a general one. It costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
Read itThe house has done its job. The next chapter can be lighter.
You have earned an easier day to day, and the move itself can be handled for you. Below is the whole process laid out honestly, including what it costs, what usually goes wrong, and roughly how long each part takes. Read it, keep it, and take as long as you like.
- Week one Know your numbers first
- Weeks two to six, entirely at your pace Sorting, keeping what matters
- Weeks four to eight Preparing the home, only where it pays
- Weeks eight to twelve, and beyond as needed Selling, and landing somewhere
Being straight with you
Preparing a home usually earns back more than it costs, but not always, and we will tell you honestly when it is not worth the effort. We would rather lose the extra work than have you spend money that does not come back to you at closing.
Common questions
What people ask us first.
Do I need to find my next home before I sell this one?
Not necessarily, but you should know what you are looking for and what it costs. We will map the timing with you, including what happens if the dates do not line up neatly.
Do I have to pay for the repairs and staging up front?
You only pay for services you choose, and you see quotes before anything starts. Talk to us about timing, because there is often flexibility in when costs land.
Is it worth preparing the home, or should I just sell "as is"?
Sometimes "as is" genuinely is the right answer, and we will say so. It depends on three things. What the work would actually add to the sale price, which is rarely what people assume. Whether the money to do it is available now, since preparation is paid up front and recovered at closing. And whether you have the time and the appetite to have trades in the house at all, which matters more if you are doing this from out of province, working full time, or caring for someone. We price it both ways before you decide: what the home would likely fetch as it stands, and what it would likely fetch prepared, with the cost of that preparation itemised. If the gap does not justify the work, we will tell you to sell it as it is.
What if I go through all this and decide to stay?
Then you stay, in a home that is tidier and in better repair, and it happens more than you would think. You owe us nothing, because our fee is only earned when a home sells. What would still be payable is any work already carried out: if the painters have painted or the trades have been in, those invoices stand. We would go through exactly where things sit before you decide, so there is nothing to find out afterwards.
Where to start
The next step is a walkthrough and your two numbers, at no cost. Call us on 905-806-6668 whenever it suits you, evenings and weekends included.