Ever wonder what actually happens when you decide to sell your home? Like, what are the real steps—not just the vague "put it on the market and hope for the best" advice?
Here’s the real deal: selling your home in Canada is a process. But when you understand the steps, it feels way more manageable. So whether you're ready to sell or just getting familiar, let’s break it down together.
Step one: Decide to sell. Obvious, sure—but it’s more than just a passing thought. It’s about getting clear on your goals, your timing, and whether you’re emotionally ready to make a move.
Next, choose the right real estate agent. This part matters. You want someone who truly knows your area, communicates clearly, and brings a strategy—not just a sign on the lawn. This is your partner in the process, so make sure it’s a good fit.
Then we move into prepping your home for sale. This doesn’t always mean major renovations. Sometimes it’s just cleaning, decluttering, or staging to help buyers see your home’s full potential. Your agent should guide you on what’s worth doing—and what’s not.
Now comes the pricing strategy. And trust me, this step can make or break your sale. The goal is to price your home competitively—high enough to protect your value, but not so high that buyers scroll right past. We’ll use a comparative market analysis (CMA) to help set that number.
Once we’ve landed on a price, it’s go-time for marketing. Professional photos, video tours, social media promotion, open houses—the whole package. This is how we attract serious buyers and build momentum early.
After the launch, it’s time for showings and feedback. Buyers will come through, ask questions, and (hopefully) picture themselves living there. Your agent will coordinate the showings and share what buyers are saying—so you stay in the loop.
With interest building, you’ll start getting offers. Some might be great. Some might need negotiation. Your agent will walk you through each one—looking at not just price, but also conditions, closing dates, and buyer readiness. From there, we negotiate to get you the best deal possible.
Once you’ve accepted an offer, the buyer has a conditional period—usually a few days to a week. During this time, they’ll do things like home inspections and finalize financing. If everything checks out, they remove conditions and the sale becomes firm.
Then it’s time for closing prep. You’ll work with your lawyer to handle the final documents, coordinate the move, and wrap up things like utilities and taxes. This part’s mostly logistics, but your agent and legal team will help you through it.
Finally… closing day. Funds are transferred, keys are handed over, and just like that—you’re officially sold.
So yeah, it’s a journey. But it doesn’t have to be stressful. With the right plan and the right people on your side, it can actually be pretty smooth.
Thinking about selling? Or just curious what your home could go for in today’s market? DM me—I’d love to chat.
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