Our Commitment to You

A property’s market value reflects what buyers are willing to pay today. To estimate it, we analyze recent sales of comparable properties, competing listings in your area and the features specific to your home. This isn’t a certified appraisal. It’s a concrete, realistic reading of the market. It also helps determine how to position your property to get the best possible response from buyers.

Not necessarily. Not everything is worth renovating before a sale. Some work improves how buyers perceive a home, while other projects cost more than they bring back. Because Carolyne holds a general contractor licence, we can help you identify which work is worth doing and which is better left alone. The goal is to invest your time and money where it can make a difference.

The right time depends first on your plans: your timeline, your next step and your priorities. We then look at market activity in your area, the number of competing properties and the time needed to properly prepare the home. Planning a sale a few months ahead gives you more room to make sound choices.

There’s no single answer. Buying first secures your next home, but you may end up carrying two properties at once. Selling first gives you a clear budget, but you’ll need a plan for where to live between the two transactions. Depending on your situation, a promise to purchase conditional on the sale of your property or temporary financing may be options. We go over these scenarios with you, and your financial institution can confirm what’s possible on its end.

Your net proceeds depend on the sale price, but also on the costs tied to it: your mortgage balance, a possible prepayment penalty, the notary’s fees for the mortgage discharge, an updated certificate of location if needed, brokerage fees and moving costs. We help you build this picture from the start, so your decision rests on a realistic figure rather than the listing price alone. Your financial institution can confirm the amounts related to your loan.