Selling & Buying at the Same Time

8 Months Before

Get Organized & Make a Plan

Meet with Tory to discuss your selling strategy, pricing, and timeline
Get a professional home evaluation to understand your current home's market value
Start decluttering — go room by room and sort into keep, donate, and discard
Research your target neighbourhoods on the Mountain (use our Neighbourhood Guides)
Begin attending open houses in areas you're interested in to narrow your options
If you have kids, research school catchment zones and application deadlines for French Immersion
Review your mortgage terms and speak with a mortgage broker about your next move
Start a moving binder or digital folder for documents, contracts, and checklists

6 Months Before

Schedule a pre-listing home inspection to catch issues early
Make a priority list of repairs, updates, and staging improvements
Start major renovations or upgrades that will add value (kitchen updates, fresh paint, curb appeal)
Interview and select your real estate lawyer
Get quotes from moving companies and book your preferred date
Finalize your budget: factor in closing costs, land transfer tax, legal fees, and moving expenses
If selling and buying simultaneously, discuss bridge financing options with your mortgage broker
Begin packing non-essential items — seasonal décor, stored items, books, and rarely-used kitchen items

3 Months Before

Complete all repairs and cosmetic updates
Hire a professional stager or work with Tory on DIY staging strategies
Professional photography and listing preparation
List your home and begin showing appointments
Keep your home show-ready — maintain curb appeal and tidiness daily
Review offers with Tory and negotiate the best terms for your timeline
Once your home is sold (or conditional), finalize your purchase on the new property
Confirm your closing dates align — work with your lawyer on the timeline
Begin more aggressive packing: books, decor, guest rooms, storage areas

30 Days Before

Confirm your moving company, date, and any special requirements
Notify your utility providers (hydro, water, gas, internet) for disconnection at old address and connection at new
Notify your insurance provider to transfer or update your home insurance policy
Redirect your mail through Canada Post
Update your address with your bank, employer, and any subscription services
Pack the majority of your home — leave out only daily essentials
Arrange childcare or pet care for moving day if needed
Confirm closing day logistics with your lawyer (key exchange, final walkthrough, funds transfer)
Deep clean the old home or arrange professional cleaning

Moving Week

Do a final walkthrough of your old home before the movers arrive
Supervise the move and do a final check that nothing is left behind
Clean the old home and hand over the keys
At the new home: check that all utilities are connected and working
Unpack essentials first — beds, bathroom supplies, kitchen basics, kids' rooms
Update your driver's licence and vehicle registration with your new address
Register for any new school catchment if applicable
Explore your new neighbourhood — walk the streets, find the nearest coffee shop and park
Send Tory a message to say hello from your new home!