Resources
Guides and checklists
Everything I have written down about buying and selling in Ottawa, gathered here so you are not hunting for it. Read it on the site, or print the workbooks and mark them up. If something is missing or unclear, tell me and I will fix it.
If you are buying
Start with the guide if you want the whole picture. Use the checklist if you would rather work through it step by step.
Buyer Guide
How buying actually works in Ontario, from preparing and searching through offers, inspections, financing approval and closing day.
Read the guideFirst-Time Buyer Checklist
A checkpoint by checkpoint list for a first purchase, with a tracker for the dates that matter and a printable workbook.
Open the checklistIf you are selling
The guide covers the whole process. The checklist is what to actually do to the house before it goes to market.
Seller Guide
How selling actually works in Ontario, from deciding and preparing through launch, offers, conditions and closing day.
Read the guideHome Prep and Staging Checklist
What to repair, edit, clean and prepare before your property comes to market, room by room, with a printable checklist.
Open the checklistAdditional resources
Useful whichever side of a move you are on. More will be added here as I write them.
Closing Cost Guide
What to plan for in Ottawa, with an estimator for the cash you may need as a buyer or the proceeds you may receive as a seller. Nothing you enter is saved or sent anywhere.
Open the estimatorQuestions welcome
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