Downsizing
Less space, more lifeKids grown? Trading square footage for simplicity, lower carrying costs, or a lock-and-leave lifestyle. We sell the big home for top dollar and find the right-sized next one.
Sell & Buy · Thornhill · Vaughan · GTA
Sell high. Buy smart. Move once.
One expert handles your sale and your next purchase — timed together, priced right, and coordinated so you’re never carrying two homes. Downsizing, upsizing, or relocating, we make it one clean move.
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How we start
One call covers both — your sale, your purchase, and the timing that ties them together.
The big question
Buy first, or sell first?
There’s no universal right answer — there’s the right answer for your situation. Here’s the honest trade-off.
Sell first
Know your number, then shop with cash in hand.
Upside
You know exactly what you can afford
No risk of carrying two mortgages
Stronger negotiating position as a buyer
Trade-off
You may need temporary housing between homes
Pressure to find the right place within your window
Best for
When the market favors buyers, or you need certainty on budget.
Buy first
Secure your next home, then sell with confidence.
Upside
No rush — you find the right home, not just any home
No temporary housing or storage headaches
You can take your time prepping the sale
Trade-off
You may carry two mortgages for a period
Likely need bridge financing
Selling under time pressure if the market shifts
Best for
In a seller's market, or when the right next home is hard to find.
Not sure which fits your situation? Let’s talk it through — we’ll map it to your real numbers.
How it works
One clear path, both sides.
Five coordinated steps — and we're with you at every one, from first call to keys.
1
Strategy Call
- Talk through your goals, timeline, and what 'moved' looks like to you
- Get an honest read on selling and buying in today's market
- Walk away with a coordinated plan for both
You know exactly where you stand.
2
Prep the Sale
- Walk your home and recommend only the prep that actually pays off
- Plan staging, decluttering, and curb appeal where it counts
- Set a pricing strategy designed to bring serious buyers quickly
Your home shows at its best, from day one.
3
List & Market
- Professional photography, cinematic video, and a social reel
- A dedicated landing page, MLS, and IDX across thousands of sites
- Targeted social and Google marketing to the right buyer
Your listing reaches the buyers who'll pay for it.
4
Win the Offer
- Evaluate every term — price, conditions, closing, deposit
- Negotiate to protect your equity and your timeline
- Line up your purchase in sync with your sale
You accept with confidence, not guesswork.
Close & Move Once
- Guide you through conditions, inspection, and financing on both sides
- Coordinate with both lawyers and both lenders
- Synchronized closings — a clean move, not two
You move once, with no surprises.
Plan your move
No pressure. Just a clear plan.
The Sell & Buy Package
Sell high, buy smart,
move once.
Full service on both sides, coordinated as one — for a flat move, not two.
Listing side
from 1%
Buyer side
$0
Listing commission from 1%, earned only on a successful sale — no upfront cost. Buyer side paid by the seller.
The sale — done right
Full pricing & marketing strategy
grounded in real comparable sales
Professional photography & cinematic video
MLS, IDX & social marketing
maximum exposure
Staging & prep guidance
Strong negotiation on your behalf
The purchase — lined up
Search matched to how you actually live
All showings booked & attended by us
Offer strategy that protects you
Status certificate & inspection coordination
Condo or freehold — expert guidance
The coordination — the difference-maker
Synchronized closing dates
Bridge financing guidance
when you need it
Lender & lawyer coordination
One point of contact, end to end
Two transactions, one team, zero handoffs — coordinated from first showing to keys in hand.
Plan your moveFree strategy call. No pressure, just a clear plan.
Why people sell & buy
One move, two transactions.
Whatever’s driving your next chapter, we handle both sides so it feels like one clean move — not two stressful ones. One team, equity protected, closings coordinated, and the stress handled end to end.
Upsizing
More room to growGrowing family, more bedrooms, a backyard, a home office. We time the sale of your current home with the purchase of your next — so you're never stuck carrying two.
Relocating
A clean move, anywhereNew job, new city, new chapter. We sell fast and clean, line up your next home on the other end, and coordinate the logistics so the move feels like one step — not two.
One team, both sides
One agent handles your sale and your purchase — no handoffs, no crossed wires, no mismatched timelines.
Equity protected
We price your current home for top dollar so your sale funds your next move — not the other way around.
Coordinated closings
Sale and purchase timed together so you're not carrying two homes — or scrambling for bridge financing.
Stress, handled
Two transactions is double the logistics. We own the coordination so you keep your life — and your sanity — intact.
Timing the closing day
Close before, same day, or after.
When your sale and your purchase close relative to each other changes everything — your financing, your moving logistics, and your stress level. Here’s how we think about it.
SalePurchase
Before
Same day
After
The order of your closings shapes your financing, your moving logistics, and your risk.
Safest
Sale closes first
Cash in hand, then buy
Your current home sells and funds the purchase. Clean, low-risk, and no bridge financing — but you may need a few weeks of temporary housing if the gap is wide.
Seamless
Same-day closings
Both on one day
Sale and purchase close on the exact same day. Seamless and efficient — but tight. It takes precise coordination between both lawyers, both lenders, and both sides of the deal.
Most flexible
Purchase closes first
Buy, then sell
You take possession of your new home before your sale closes. Smooth on lifestyle, but you'll need bridge financing to carry both briefly. We coordinate the gap down to days.
We coordinate both closings with your lawyer and lender so the dates line up — and build a buffer plan for whatever the market throws at us.
On the market now
Featured homes.
Selling and buying? Here's what's available right now — see one that fits your next chapter.
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What it costs to sell & buy.
Rough GTA estimates so you can budget with eyes open. We’ll walk you through your exact figures before you commit.
Seller costs
Total: ≈ 4–6% of sale price
Rough estimate of total selling cost
Common & main costs
Real estate commission
Listing + buyer agent side
Legal fees
Moving costs
Look out for
Mortgage prepayment penalty
Only if you have a current mortgage — verify with your lender.
Pre-listing inspection
≈ $400–600. Not mandatory, but beneficial for freehold listings.
Capital gains tax
Only if the home isn't your principal residence — check with your accountant.
Buyer costs
Total: ≈ 2–3% of sale price
Rough estimate of total buying cost
Typical costs
Ontario Land Transfer Tax
May be higher in Toronto
Legal fees & disbursements
Home inspection
Moving costs
Estimates only — real numbers vary. Check with a professional for the most up-to-date figures.
Want your exact numbers?
We’ll map every cost to your real deal — no guesswork.
Good questions
Sell & buy questions, answered.
The questions we hear most from people moving from one home to the next. Have one that's not here? Book a strategy call — we're happy to talk it through.
It depends on your market, your budget certainty, and how hard the right next home is to find. Selling first means you know exactly what you can afford — but you may need temporary housing. Buying first means no rush — but you may carry two mortgages briefly. We walk you through both and recommend the path that fits your situation, not a default answer.
Yes — same-day closings are common and efficient, but they're tight. Both lawyers, both lenders, and both sides of the deal need to hit the same date without delays. We coordinate every moving part so it works, and we build a buffer plan if anything slips.
A gap is normal and manageable. If your sale closes first, you may need a few weeks of temporary housing and storage. If your purchase closes first, you'll carry both properties briefly — typically handled with bridge financing. We help you plan the gap and coordinate the financing so it's not a crisis.
Only if your purchase closes before your sale funds — or if both close close together and the numbers don't line up on the same day. We'll flag it early, connect you with the right mortgage support, and make sure the gap is measured in days, not months.
The costs of selling (commission, legal, discharge) and buying (land transfer tax, legal, inspection) are the same whether you do them together or separately — the real cost is coordination, which we handle. The benefit is timing: done right, you move once, carry one home, and protect your equity across both deals.
Downsizing is often about netting the most from the sale and keeping carrying costs low on the next. We price your current home for top dollar, help you size the next one to your real lifestyle, and time both so you're not paying for space you no longer need.
Free · No pressure
Selling and buying at the same time?
Pick a time below. We’ll walk through your sale, your purchase, and the timeline that ties them together — and build you a plan to move once.
Plan Your Move
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