What Happens When I Decide It Is Time to Sell My Home?

Last week we sent out a new listing notice for 207 Niagara Street. We thought it might be interesting for you to have an idea of what gets a listing from “I think I want to sell my home” to Closing day and thought we would use this property as an example!

The first thing you should do is call me! I will research the market, and if COVID allows, walk through your home to establish a competitive listing price for your home. We will talk about your expectations and our 6-Day Plan to sell your home for the best possible price.

We work with YOUR schedule to set up photography, showing schedules and preferred closing dates to name a few. Our team works with you so that you get all of your concerns and questions answered throughout the entire process.We will have questions for you as well as we complete all the paperwork ensuring the process proceeds smoothly.

The Listing is LIVE!

Let’s use the example of 207 Niagara Street. You home gets listed on MLS on Wednesday evening. We also use social media and our client base to spread the word! In this market, as soon as the listing goes up on MLS the showing appointments start booking up as was the case with Niagara Street. We use a booking platform that prevents double booking and each agent has a scheduled timeframe for access to the home, as well as strict COVID protocols to follow so that you and your family as well as those viewing your home are kept as safe as possible.

If for any reason you need to restrict times when the home can be viewed, no problem!! We simply block off those times in the booking system.

Who Went in My Home?

Over the course of 4 available days for viewing, Thursday – Sunday, 207 Niagara Street had over 60 viewings!! The booking system tracks that for us as well!!

We know who saw your home, when they saw it, and get feedback regarding their experience. Using this information we have the ability to email all, some or one of these agents as the process continues. The system issues each agent their own access code to be used for access to your home so you do not need to worry about the lockbox code getting into the wrong hands.

The Offers!

Our proven 6 day plan allows anyone looking for a home similar to yours time to see the listing once live on a Wednesday, view the home before and during weekend, and at times you want to make available to do so. The prospective buyer then has the time to consider the offer they want to make, and submit their offer on Tuesday for us to discuss all of the offers and present them to you, the seller.

Utilizing this plan, the home on Niagara Street had 6 competing offers by our offer presentation time on Tuesday. When looking at offers, we consider price, closing dates and any conditions within each and explain the pros and cons of each. We will advise you, however the final decision is ultimately up to you.

You Have Accepted an Offer, Now What?

Congratulations! Your home has been sold… In the case of 207 Niagara Street it sold for $435,000.00. That is $55,100.00 OVER ASKING price using our 6 day plan!

There are so many little things to tend to now and where to start may seem a bit overwhelming. That is where our team kicks in. Our Closing Coordinator, Leslie Bickle has you covered and will provide you with information to help make sure you have all you need to make this move go as smoothly as possible. Our concern for your continued happiness does not end at closing day. We are here for you and will check in on you every now and then to make sure of your continued satisfaction with your decision.

Is NOW the time for your to sell Your Home??

Many of our clients who I have spoken to over the years seem to have a 1 to 5 year timeline to make a move. They are wanting to downsize, move into a condo or apartment or even into an adult community centre. We feel that they should strongly consider doing it sooner than later and here’s why.


As you can see from our example of 207 Niagara Street,  through the monthly newsletters and stats, or through general real estate talk around the dinner tables with family and friends, sellers are getting absolutely mind blowing prices for their homes right now!! We do not know how long this will last, so it might be a good idea to think about shortening your timeline. Please call us to discuss your plans and let us help you make the best decision for you and your family. We will never pressure anyone to make a move they are not ready to make.

When YOU are ready, call us. If someone you know is ready, have them call us as well!

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