Partners and Solutions

Mortgage Brokers

Knowing the amount of money you have to work with is a key step in the buying process. Your mortgage broker will work on your behalf to secure a mortgage, ideal rates, and make recommendations to fit your short and long term goals. In today’s competitive market, it’s important to initiate this stage prior to shopping for houses.

Home Inspectors

While there are no guarantees when trying to predict any shortcomings a house may have, there is a lot to learn from a good home inspector. They are often on the roof, in the attic, and testing all electrical and plumbing components. Good home inspectors also carry high-end tools that allow insight into temperature changes behind the wall (insulation deficiencies) and moisture readings in the basement; they can also detect radon. This information is most helpful when a buyer is trying to learn about a large purchase like this.

Preview New Listings

Allow us to help with the the home search process. We’ll preview homes that fit your criteria while you’re at work, hockey practice with the kids, or date night with your significant other.

Home Stagers

When working with buyers we gain perspective for what “makes them tick”. We leverage that insight when showcasing your home’s strengths to the fullest. These buyers will connect with your home and not become distracted by unnecessary furniture, decor, or knick-knacks.

Painters

The smell of fresh paint triggers a sense of “new” when you walk in for the first time. Hiring a professional painter to create smooth, clean lines is essential because if not done properly, paint can be an obstacle to overcome. A professional painter does more than just paint a room; their work helps your home appeal to a broader audience, opening up the selling power you have to move to your next real estate chapter.

Electricians

Brighter is often better when selling your home. Rooms feel bigger with new bulbs and often we’re able to showcase key features a home has to offer. New pot lights are much simpler to install and for a few hundred dollars it can make a world of difference!

Flooring

Flooring selection doesn’t have to be an overwhelming process. Sure, there are lots of options for types of flooring and colours, but perhaps the decision to be made is “does it fit with the style of our home and/or your lifestyle?”. For example, is hardwood the best choice if you have dogs? Or is burlap the right choice for high traffic areas? Take the time to understand the functionality of the room, and choose flooring that’s best suited for what you need, and what the room can support.

Storage

De-cluttering your home is an essential step when getting ready to sell. Just consider walking into a home you’ve identified as a potential option, only to see stuff everywhere. The reality is, buyers have a difficult time seeing past all the stuff in your home; stuff can impede them from visualizing how they can live in the home.

Using a storage facility, even temporarily, will eliminate the clutter issue. We suggest finding a facility close to home to save on too many back and forth trips, and rent one that will hold all the stuff you’ve identified as still needed, but just not right now.

Landscaping

Landscaping is a first impression you can’t take back. Every person driving by your home will establish a view of your house just by looking at the exterior. In many cases, it’s nothing more than trimming the bushes, cutting the grass and adding some new mulch to create a warm first impression.

General Contractors

We’ve heard it many times before, “I’ve been trying to finish the basement for years but life gets in the way.” Allow us to take some of that pressure off your shoulders and get the job done! We can assist with the planning and management component of this phase.