If you’re planning on moving in the next 6-12 months, this is the education and planning phase. You can still do everything from the 0-6 month post, but the emphasis here is on learning, positioning, and avoiding costly mistakes later.
For Buyers
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 every __ weeks.
Attend a Buyer Class live or watch a recording when it suits you.
Review our Guide to Neighbourhoods and Pricing or schedule a Tour of Homes to understand what you like, what you don’t, and what trade-offs exist.
Many buyers also start driving around and visiting open houses on weekends just to get familiar with options and pricing.
For Sellers
Subscribe to the Get Top Dollar newsletter to understand what actually drives value in today’s market. Expect to get a new issue every ___ weeks.
Attend a Seller Class live or watch a recording.
This is often a good time to start larger fix-up or improvement projects, if they make sense for your home and timeline. Our Super Service Directory lists trusted trades and service providers, and we’re always happy to advise on what to do and just as importantly, what not to do.
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.
If you think you might be a little further out than 6 months, you can also check out our roadmap for 6-12 months or 12+ months.
