Selling your first home (Ontario)
Selling for the first time comes down to a few decisions made in order: what the home is worth, how to prepare and price it, and how to work through offers to a closing date. Start with a free professional valuation and a clear plan.
Start with what it's worth
A comparative market analysis (CMA) reviews recent comparable sales and current competition to give a defensible price range for your specific home — a human review, not an automated guess.
Prepare and price
Decluttering, cleaning, minor repairs, and good photography help a home show well. Pricing to the current market tends to attract more early interest than pricing above it.
Listing, showings, and offers
A licensed professional lists the home on MLS® so it reaches active buyers, coordinates showings, and helps you weigh offers on price, closing date, deposit, and conditions.
Costs and closing
Typical costs include commission, legal fees, and any mortgage discharge. Ask your representative for a written estimate specific to your sale before you list, so there are no surprises at closing.
If you're buying at the same time
Coordinating a sale and a purchase takes planning — the timing of the two closings, and sometimes bridge financing or a sale condition. Plan the sequence with a professional before listing.
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