The Movin’ On Up Method is the five-step process I use to help growing families in Simcoe County sell their current home and buy a bigger one. The steps are Prep and Plan, Sell Smart, Find the Best Fit, Coordinate the Move, and Exchange the Keys.
Step 1: Prep and Plan
We talk about what isn’t working in your house, what you want next and your timeline. I work out what your home is worth and bring in a professional stager, who gives you a clear list of what to do before it goes on the market. I connect you with a mortgage broker to figure out your budget. Everyone fills out a questionnaire, so we can spot any disagreements early, before they turn into a fight in someone’s driveway.
Step 2: Sell Smart
I line up professional photos, drone shots and targeted Facebook and Instagram ads, plus cleaners or handymen if you need them. I handle the calls and showing appointments. We check in weekly to go over feedback and the price, and how you’re holding up while keeping a house clean with kids and pets in it.
Step 3: Find the Best Fit
We use your questionnaires to search for homes that fit your wish list and budget. If schools matter, I check which school each address is zoned for and whether it’s on a bus route. We talk after every showing and adjust as we go. I coordinate the moving dates with your sale, and I work with your mortgage broker on options like a bridge loan if the closing dates don’t line up.
Step 4: Coordinate the Move
I work to clear any conditions on both homes, and I go back to the other side to renegotiate if a problem comes up. I book and attend appointments like the home inspection, and I can recommend lawyers, home inspectors, movers and contractors. You’ll get two follow-up visits before closing, the last one a day or two before the big day.
Step 5: Exchange the Keys
On closing day, you hand over your old keys and get your new ones. You’ll know where to go and when well ahead of time. I follow up once you’re in the new house, and I deal with the listing agent directly if the previous owners left anything behind or something’s wrong.