Plan Before You List

THINKING OF SELLING… BUT NOT READY YET?

Here’s the truth most homeowners don’t realize:
The best time to talk to a Realtor is before you’re ready to sell.

Not when the sign goes up.
Not when photos are booked.
Before all of that.

Clarity Changes Everything

Most people think the process starts with a listing appointment.

It doesn’t.

It starts with clarity:

• Your timeline

• Your home’s condition

• Your equity position

• What’s happening in the Canadian market

Even nationally, home values have fluctuated in the mid-$600,000 range depending on the month and region. Markets shift. Inventory changes. Buyer behaviour evolves.

Waiting until you feel “ready” often means you’re reacting instead of planning.

Preparation = More Money

When we talk early, you’re not committing to sell. You’re gathering strategy.

For example:

Thinking about renovating the kitchen?

Maybe you should.
Maybe you shouldn’t.

Sometimes simple updates — lighting, paint, hardware — create most of the impact without the full renovation cost. But that’s a conversation best had before you spend the money.

The same goes for:

• Flooring

• Bathrooms

• Curb appeal

• Staging

Rushed upgrades rarely deliver maximum return.

Timing the Market (Without Guessing)

Inventory levels rise and fall.
Interest rates shift.
Buyer demand changes.

If we connect early, we can watch trends together.

Instead of saying, “I hope this is a good time to sell,”
you’ll know exactly where you stand.

That turns your move from reactive to proactive.

Less Stress. Better Decisions.

Most seller stress comes from compressed timelines:

• Decluttering in two weeks

• Scrambling to book contractors

• Negotiating while figuring out your next move

An early conversation gives you a roadmap.

And a roadmap gives you control.

Equity & Next Steps

If you’ve owned your home for several years, there’s a good chance you’ve built equity.

But what does that actually mean for you?

• Can you upgrade comfortably?

• Would downsizing free up capital?

• Should you keep the property as a rental?

These are strategic conversations — not last-minute ones.

Here’s the Bottom Line

Talking to a Realtor early doesn’t lock you in.

It doesn’t pressure you.

It gives you options.

The smoothest sales I’ve seen are always from homeowners who started the conversation months — sometimes years — before they listed.

If selling has even crossed your mind, that’s your sign.

You don’t need boxes packed.
You just need clarity.

Let’s build the plan now so when you’re ready, you’re confident — not scrambling.

Thinking about selling someday? Let’s talk.