If you’re thinking of moving in 12 months or more, this phase is all about longer-term planning. Even if your move isn’t imminent, staying connected to the market is key.
For Buyers
At this stage, the focus is on learning.
Keep an eye on the market by signing up for our Friday Milton MarketWatch emails, so you stay on top of pricing, trends, and activity.
Take time to explore neighbourhoods, types of homes, and what matters most to your lifestyle.
You can also start educating yourself about the buying process. Read guides, attend classes, and understand common challenges, so that when the time comes, you’ll feel confident and ready to act.
Subscribe to our Home Buyer College emails to understand the process, the numbers, and the most common mistakes buyers make. These arrive in your inbox once a month.
For Sellers
This is the time to get familiar with your home’s value and the market trends that influence it. Our Friday Milton MarketWatch emails help you keep an eye on pricing, activity, and trends, so nothing sneaks up on you.
It’s also a good time to think about larger projects or improvements that fit your timeline. At the end of our Room by Room Guide, you’ll find a list of projects that will typically give you the best return on investment.
Learning what truly drives value in today’s market now will put you in a strong position to make smart, confident decisions when you’re ready to list.
You can also subscribe to the Get Top Dollar newsletter to understand what actually drives value in today’s market. Expect to get a new issue once a month.
You don’t have to fly the plane…
Buying or selling a home is like taking a flight.
There are a lot of moving parts behind the scenes, but your job isn’t to manage them all. Our role is to be the flight crew, guiding the process, anticipating issues, and helping you navigate each stage smoothly… even when there’s some turbulence.
We’ve made this journey hundreds of times with happy passengers, and the roadmap exists to make sure your experience is just as predictable and well-managed.
The goal is simple.
Fewer unknowns. Better choices. And a process that feels deliberate instead of reactive.
Planning to move sooner? See our roadmap for moving in the next 6 months or within the next year.
