A few months ago I was asked to come to a town home by the son of the elderly owner, his sweet mom. I'd been there a year before, having been recommended to the son by a trusted Rotary connection. Previously it was clear that the dear woman who owned the place was not ready yet to make a move -- and there was a lot of "stuff" to clear out. So, I made suggestions about how to ready the home for sale and kept in touch.
When I returned this time, it was all systems go. The woman was moving to a place closer to her son that also provided meals and transportation.
Shortly after listing I met a fine local couple who were ready to downsize from their family home. The time had come for them to do less yard work, shoveling and home maintenance. So, the idea of a small strata community suited them perfectly. They bought the town home.
In reviewing their family home, I advised them not to start any upgrades but rather to sell it in its current condition -- very clean but dated. This would allow first time home buyers a chance to get into our market. Given the family neighbourhood, access to schools and parks and great view I rather suspected a young family would jump at this if the price was affordable.
The couple listed their home with me at a reasonable price and within a week we had an offer and a back up offer. The home sold higher than list price due to competing offers. A young couple with a dog moved in and are loving the neighbourhood and the big fenced yard with fruit trees. They are in heaven, the dog is in heaven and the neighbourhood is enjoying them.
I've heard this week from the first seller -- she is love, love, loving her new carefree lifestyle! She calls it "hotel living." The couple who bought the town home are loving it and loving that when we recently got walloped with a huge snowstorm they have very little impact....just a wee driveway to shovel. All the "heavy lifting" of snow removal was done by a company included in their strata fees.
In short, moving when the time is right results in great joy; not just for the person moving, but for the sweet domino effect it puts into motion.
When the time is right for you, call me. You need a trusted Realtor to guide you through the right steps to achieve the maximum return on your investment and the sweetest process along the way.
Most people I've helped to simplify or downsize remark that they wish they had done it 5 years ago! So don't delay....you've earned a carefree slice!
When I returned this time, it was all systems go. The woman was moving to a place closer to her son that also provided meals and transportation.
Shortly after listing I met a fine local couple who were ready to downsize from their family home. The time had come for them to do less yard work, shoveling and home maintenance. So, the idea of a small strata community suited them perfectly. They bought the town home.
In reviewing their family home, I advised them not to start any upgrades but rather to sell it in its current condition -- very clean but dated. This would allow first time home buyers a chance to get into our market. Given the family neighbourhood, access to schools and parks and great view I rather suspected a young family would jump at this if the price was affordable.
The couple listed their home with me at a reasonable price and within a week we had an offer and a back up offer. The home sold higher than list price due to competing offers. A young couple with a dog moved in and are loving the neighbourhood and the big fenced yard with fruit trees. They are in heaven, the dog is in heaven and the neighbourhood is enjoying them.
I've heard this week from the first seller -- she is love, love, loving her new carefree lifestyle! She calls it "hotel living." The couple who bought the town home are loving it and loving that when we recently got walloped with a huge snowstorm they have very little impact....just a wee driveway to shovel. All the "heavy lifting" of snow removal was done by a company included in their strata fees.
In short, moving when the time is right results in great joy; not just for the person moving, but for the sweet domino effect it puts into motion.
When the time is right for you, call me. You need a trusted Realtor to guide you through the right steps to achieve the maximum return on your investment and the sweetest process along the way.
Most people I've helped to simplify or downsize remark that they wish they had done it 5 years ago! So don't delay....you've earned a carefree slice!
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