When is the right time to sell?
When the next home is clear in your mind and the numbers work. Start with a free evaluation so you know what your home is likely to bring, then browse bungalows and condos at that budget.
Selling the family home to downsize
Downsizing is usually two moves in one: selling a home you have owned for years and buying something smaller, often a bungalow or condo. Price the house first so you know your budget, sort belongings early, and set a closing date that gives you time. We also sell for families handling a parent's home, including when they live out of town.
What should I do about a lifetime of belongings?
Start early, room by room, and decide what goes to family, what sells and what is donated before photos. A decluttered home shows better and makes the move lighter. We can suggest local stagers, painters and movers our clients have used.
Can you sell a parent's home if we live out of town?
Yes. One family wrote on Google: "He recently helped us sell our family member’s home in the London area, while we all live 2+ hours away." We coordinate access, repairs and showings, and keep you updated at every step.
Questions and answers
Should I renovate before I sell?
Usually not. Fix what is broken, paint and clean. Big renovations rarely return their cost at sale. We tell you which items matter for your home.
Can I stay in the house until my new condo is ready?
Often, yes, by setting a later closing date or negotiating a lease-back. We plan the dates with you.
Who signs if the home is in an estate?
The estate trustee (executor), usually after probate. Your lawyer confirms what is needed before we list.
Can I follow what is listed near my home before I decide?
Yes. Active Neighbour tells you when a home near yours is listed, from roughly your own street up to 20 kilometres around your address. It is free and does not commit you to selling or to working with us.
Talk it through first
A no-pressure conversation about timing, price and the next home.