Interim Funding
Don’t let upfront costs stall the move. Gordons covers packing, movers, repairs, and more, and we don’t get paid until your home sells.
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A 70-Year Promise: You Pay When the House Sells.
Downsizing or settling an estate shouldn’t mean writing cheques you can’t afford to write yet. Since 1956, Gordons has fronted the costs that get a home ready for market: packing supplies, professional movers, minor repairs, junk removal, staging, and content liquidation. We invoice nothing along the way. When the home closes, our fees and the expenses we covered come out of the proceeds. It’s the same model that earned us the trust of major Canadian banks, professional fiduciaries, and 1,000+ Ontario families.
1,000+
Real Estate Sales
Experience across a wide range of properties, including family homes, rural properties, and condominiums.
1,000,000+
Items Managed
We sort, sell, ship, pack, and clean – start to finish – handled with care.
What Interim Funding Covers
Every project is scoped before work begins, so you know exactly what’s included and what’s coming out of the final sale. Common covered expenses:
- Move management: professional packers, licensed movers, unpacking and resettlement at the new home
- Home preparation: minor repairs, handyman work, deep cleaning, staging, and curb-appeal improvements
- Content management: sorting, MaxSold auction setup, donation pickup, and final cleanout
- Project coordination: appraisals, contractor scheduling, and on-site supervision
How Interim Funding Works
No deposits. No surprise invoices. Just a clear plan and one final reconciliation at closing.
Plan
We walk through the home with you, scope the work, and give you a written estimate of expenses we’ll front. Nothing moves forward until you approve it.
Execute
Our team manages the entire project: packing, movers, repairs, contents auction, and home prep. You get weekly updates. You don’t get bills.
Reconcile at Closing
When the home sells, our commission and the expenses we covered are settled directly from the sale proceeds. One statement. No out-of-pocket cost along the way.
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One Partner. One Plan. Everything Handled.
We coordinate every step, from contents to closing, so you don’t have to.
Experienced in downsizing, estate sales, appraisals, and full project management
A licensed real estate brokerage with over 40 years of experience
Trusted by families, caregivers, and professionals
Our Real Estate and Estate Settlement for Executors Service Is a Great Fit for You If You:
Do you provide downsizing services throughout Ontario?
Yes. We support clients across populated Ontario and manage the entire process on your behalf. Please reach out to see if we can serve your area.
Do you provide probate appraisals?
Yes. We provide certified real estate and contents appraisals suitable for Ontario probate.
Do you help executors who live outside Ontario?
Absolutely, if the estate property is in Ontario. Many of our executor clients live outside the area and rely on us for full local management.
How is Gordons different from a traditional real estate agent?
We manage the entire downsizing and estate settlement process—not just the sale of the home—reducing stress, risk, and duplication.
You own a home that needs to be sold as part of your downsize
We sell property for senior downsizers every week throughout Ontario. Our agents are active professionals that know how to construct a robust real estate listing and sale experience that respects the various other moving parts. Having sold several thousand properties, we know the value of working in a relationship rather than simply a transaction. Integrating the real estate service reduces complexity while funding unlimited project management delivering lower stress and more predictability for you.
Feel overwhelmed about where to start
They say moving is one of the most stressful times in our life. Moving for a downsize often comes after decades in the same place, requiring myriad decisions around what to keep, how much will fit in your new place, what to do with everything else, what service providers you’ll need, and how to bring them together in a coordinated fashion- in addition to the huge emotional strain! If this is you, you’ll love our approach. The secret is project management (included in our real estate commission), and it is core to the Gordons process – simple, safe and seamless.
Want the best of Do It Yourself (DIY)
Doing it entirely yourself may seem like a good option but one of the most common things we see from potential clients that call us late in the process is that going this route alone leads to unforeseen and significant consequences to their health, family, lifestyle, and finances! With Gordons, you can still do as much of the downsizing on your own as you want but without the risk of a process misstep that cannot be reversed or undone. You get unlimited expert advice every step of the way. If you are going to hire someone to sell your home anyway, why not have the assurance of an expert team on all things downsizing throughout the entire downsizing process?!
Want a predictable timeline for completion
We’re experts in keeping the many activities involved on track. We typically complete downsizing projects in 60-120 days of signing the contract with the bulk of that timeline being client/family reflections and decisions. Ultimately, the timeline is at your pace. We work with you to do what’s right for you, because that’s what matters. We won’t rush you or slow you down.
Require downsizing support & guidance
We know downsizing for yourself or a loved one can be an intimidating process. We’re here to support and guide you every step of the way. Our approach streamlines the downsizing process, simplifies decision-making for you, increases financial returns, and supports you in making necessary decisions to move forward, without being pressured.
Your family or loved ones are at a distance, busy, or you just don’t want to bother them
Managing the moving parts involved when those important to you are local is difficult enough. The challenge is amplified if you and your family are miles apart. We regularly take instructions from or communicate with family-trusted parties all over the world. They don’t need to be local to be part of the process. If you are lucky enough to have local family members, we find that the best use of their time is emotional and/or physical health support such as spending time with you, getting you to an appointment, and just being there for you. Leave the planning and hands-on work to our experienced and trained staff so everyone’s time is focused on what they do best.
Don’t want to manage this alone
It’s common to think that you have to manage this process yourself, but that’s not the case. When you choose our integrated real estate and downsizing services you’re getting project management included in the real estate commission to support you every step of the way with as much or as little advice and/or physical support as you want.
Do you provide downsizing services throughout Richmond Hill?
Yes. We support clients across all Richmond Hill neighbourhoods and manage the entire process on your behalf.
Require executor support & guidance
We know that estate settlement can be an intimidating process for executors of an estate, especially those who are new to the role. We’re here to support and guide you every step of the way. Our approach streamlines the process, simplifies decision-making for you, increases financial returns, and supports you in making necessary decisions to move forward, without being pressured.
Are living at a distance from the estate
Managing the moving parts involved when you are close to the estate is difficult enough. The challenge is amplified if you are an executor of an estate who is living hours, borders, or oceans away from the estate. We regularly take instructions from or communicate with family-trusted parties all over the world. You don’t need to be local to be a part of and/or have oversight of the process.
Don’t want to manage this alone
It’s common to think that you have to manage this process yourself, but that’s not the case. Our expert advice and project management will be there for you every step of the way with as much or as little advice and/or physical support as you want.
Have job and/or family responsibilities and/or are overwhelmed
It’s completely understandable. Non-professional executors typically have their own job and/or family to attend to and don’t have time to drop everything to perform the role full time! Additionally, many executors have never been in the role before and even those that have will have seen a variety of scenarios that make each estate settlement uniquely complex. That’s where Gordons can help. The secret is project management. We make things simple, safe, and seamless for you as a fiduciary.
Want the best of Do It Yourself (DIY)
Doing it entirely yourself may seem like a good option but one of the most common things we see from potential executor clients that call us late in the process is that going this route alone leads to unforeseen and significant consequences to their health, family, lifestyle, and finances! With Gordons, you can still do as much of the estate settlement work on your own as you want but without the risk of a process misstep that cannot be reversed or undone.
Want a predictable timeline for completion
We’re experts in keeping the many activities involved on track. We typically complete estate settlement projects in 90-180 days of signing the contract with the bulk of that timeline being the probate process. Ultimately, the timeline is at your pace. We work with you to do what’s right for you, because that’s what matters. We won’t rush you or slow you down.
Have real estate to be sold as part of the estate settlement
We sell properties for executors of estates every week throughout Ontario. Our agents are active professionals that know how to construct a robust real estate listing and sale experience that respects the various other moving parts. Having sold several thousand properties, we know the value of working in a relationship rather than simply a transaction. Integrating the real estate service reduces complexity while funding unlimited project management delivering a less stressful and more predictable result for you as a fiduciary.
Have job and/or family responsibilities and/or are overwhelmed
It’s completely understandable. Non-professional executors of estates typically have their own job and/or family to attend to and don’t have time to drop everything to perform the role full-time! Additionally, many executors have never been in the role before, and even those that have will have seen a variety of scenarios that make each estate settlement uniquely complex. That’s where Gordons can help. The secret is project management (included in our real estate commission). We make things simple, safe, and seamless for you as a fiduciary.
Want the best of Do It Yourself (DIY)
Doing it entirely yourself may seem like a good option but one of the most common things we see from potential executor clients that call us late in the process is that going this route alone leads to unforeseen and significant consequences to their health, family, lifestyle, and finances! With Gordons, you can still do as much of the estate settlement work on your own as you want but without the risk of a process misstep that cannot be reversed or undone. You get unlimited expert advice every step of the way. If you are going to hire someone to sell the property anyway, why not have the assurance of an expert team on all things estate settlement related throughout the entire process?!
Want a predictable timeline for completion
We’re experts in keeping the many activities involved on track. We typically complete estate settlement projects in 90-180 days of signing the contract with the bulk of that timeline being the probate process. Ultimately, the timeline is at your pace. We work with you to do what’s right for you, because that’s what matters. We won’t rush you or slow you down.
Require executor support & guidance
We know that estate settlement can be an intimidating process for executors, especially those who are new to the role. We’re here to support and guide you every step of the way. Our one-stop-shop approach streamlines the process, simplifies decision-making for you, increases financial returns, and supports you in making necessary decisions to move forward, without being pressured.
Are living at a distance from the estate
Managing the moving parts involved when you are close to the estate is difficult enough. The challenge is amplified if you are an executor of an estate who is living hours, borders, or oceans away from the estate. We regularly take instructions from or communicate with family-trusted parties all over the world. You don’t need to be local to be a part of and/or have oversight of the process.
Don’t want to manage this alone
It’s common to think that you have to manage this process yourself, but that’s not the case. When you choose our integrated real estate and estate settlement services you’re getting project management included in the real estate commission to support you every step of the way with as much or as little advice and/or physical support as you want.
Estate Lawyers
Gordons expedites the estate administration process for executors and their lawyers by:
Quickly producing certified 3rd party real estate as well as certified general contents appraisals for Estate Administration Tax calculations and probate (provided for free as part of our service)
Providing free interim funding of estate expenses related to the real and personal property until the real estate is sold so that an estate can continue to move forward unencumbered by cashflow
Being the executor’s go-to professional for all non-legal client questions related to the real and personal property settlement
Providing all expenses related to the real and personal property estate settlement on one bill
Being a referral source of clients who reach out to us before engaging an estate lawyer
Would you like to know more? Click here to set up a meeting with our CEO Barry Gordon about joining our growing network of professional partners. We look forward to serving you and your clients with all their estate settlement needs.
Retirement Communities
Gordons delivers community and health benefits to retirement communities by:
Enabling clients to move in quickly through our safe ‘move first’ approach to downsizing
Providing interim funding for things like rent until the real estate is sold so that clients can move into the community unencumbered by any short term cashflow concerns
Getting to know the retirement community residents, team, and processes so that each move becomes less and less stressful on everyone
Moving clients in such that their new space feels like home with pictures hung, and items placed, and bed made such that it looks as close to home as possible
Being a referral source of clients who reach out to us before deciding on a retirement community
Would you like to know more? Click here to set up a meeting with our CEO Barry Gordon about joining our growing network of professional partners. We look forward to serving your clients with their downsizing needs.
Appraisers
Gordons provides unique partnership opportunities by:
Paying for appraisals on behalf of the client (making your service free to them as general personal and real property appraisals are included in our real estate services fee)
Enabling timely payment by Gordons for services your rendered so payment is assured
Providing a consulting opportunity with Gordons on your appraisal as the project unfolds
Being a referral source of clients who reach out to us who only need appraisal support and/or are outside our typical coverage area for our service clients.
Would you like to know more? Click here to set up a meeting with CEO Barry Gordon to discuss joining our growing network of professional partners. We look forward to supporting you by providing an extension to your service for clients who need to downsize or settle an estate.
Move Managers / Professional Organizers
Gordons provides a unique Move Manager/Professional Organizer partnership opportunity by:
Supporting them and their clients with all the other aspects required to execute a downsize or estate settlement but leaving the move manager / professional organizer in charge of the process (with our quiet advice from behind the scenes, but always following their lead)
Paying a consulting fee to the move manager / professional organizer for providing project management services and support to Gordons
Enabling timely payment of your services by Gordons so your reimbursement is assured with Gordons being reimbursed by the client upon closing of the real estate sale
Supporting client satisfaction by giving you access to discretionary funds to be used to adjust client expenses where appropriate – made possible by our real estate service fee
Providing unmatched real estate services to your clients via our unique approach to listing properties with all relevant information including drone footage, home inspections, surveys, and more.
Allowing you to maintain local real estate relationships by having us refer buyer agency opportunities to them as Gordons doesn’t aim to double end real estate transactions
Being a referral source for clients who reach out to us from areas where we don’t have a move management or professional organizing partner
Would you like to know more? Click here to set up a meeting with our President Adam Gordon to discuss joining our growing network of professional partners. We look forward to supporting you with a real estate (and more) solution for your downsizing or estate settlement clients to whatever degree you wish.
Financial Planners
Gordons provides a unique partnership opportunity with Financial Planners and their clients by:
Being a professional advisor and supporting conversations around downsizing or estate settlement with clients and their families during this major financial event
Providing an unmatched value proposition for end to end downsizing or estate settlement for their clients
Providing free interim funding of downsizing expenses until the real estate is sold so that the client’s liquid assets can remain invested
Supporting client and stakeholder management with consistent advice across all activities under our care, as it relates to topics associated with the real and personal property
Would you like to know more? Click here to set up a meeting with our CEO Barry Gordon about joining our growing network of professional partners. We look forward to serving you and your clients with all their downsizing and estate settlement needs.
Professional Executors / Trust Officers
Gordons delivers simplicity and capacity to professional executors by:
Providing free project management of, and the resources to complete, the estate settlement process as it relates to the real estate and personal property
Quickly securing and managing all things related to the real and personal property
Providing free interim funding of estate expenses related to the real and personal property until the real estate is sold so that an estate can continue to move forward unencumbered by cashflow
Supporting stakeholder management as it relates to topics associated with the real and personal property with consistent advice across all activities under our care
Providing all expenses related to the real and personal property estate settlement on one bill
Being a referral source of clients who reach out to us before engaging executor services
Would you like to know more? Click here to set up a meeting with our CEO Barry Gordon about joining our growing network of professional partners. We look forward to serving you and your stakeholders with all your estate settlement needs.
Funeral Homes
Gordons eases tensions and stress for the families that funeral home teams are managing by:
Immediately providing peace of mind and confidence to the executor by knowing they are partnered with a company and process built on over 60 years in business
Quickly securing and managing all things related to the real and personal property so the executor can focus on the funeral, family, and stakeholders
Providing free interim funding of estate expenses related to the real and personal property until the real estate is sold so that an estate can continue to move forward unencumbered by cashflow
Having aftercare admin costs covered by Gordons where clients, who were interested in real and personal property estate settlement support, were referred by the Funeral Home.
Would you like to know more? Click here to set up a meeting with our CEO Barry Gordon about joining our growing network of professional partners. We look forward to serving your clients with all their estate settlement needs.
Eldercare Planners
Gordons provides unique partnership opportunities for Eldercare Planners by:
Enabling timely payment by Gordons for your services so payment is assured (and in some cases, making your service free to clients as part of our real estate service fee)
Providing a consulting opportunity with Gordons on your recommendations as the client’s health unfolds throughout the course of their downsizing experience including a home safety assessment of the new living situation
Enabling clients to move in quickly through our safe ‘move first’ approach to downsizing
Providing interim funding for things like rent until the real estate is sold so that clients can move into the community unencumbered by short term cash flow constraints
Being a referral source of clients who reach out to us and need guidance and advice on which retirement community and/or living situation they should look to downsize into.
Would you like to know more? Click here to set up a meeting with our President Adam Gordon to discuss joining our growing network of professional partners. We look forward to supporting you with a real estate (and more) solution for your downsizing clients to whatever degree you and the client wishes.
Realtors
Gordons provides unique Realtor partnership opportunities by:
Referring buyer agency opportunities to local Realtors across Ontario
Providing Realtors a expert referral option when meeting a downsizing or estate client (referral payment applies), while having the option to remain the appointed buyer agent on the property (Gordons listings agents never act on the buy side of their listings)
Providing easily accessible and unmatched property information including drone footage, home inspections, surveys, and more on every one of our listings, making it easier for buyer agents to provide a great buyer agency experience for your clients with less hassle
Being focused on selling for downsizers and executors, we are a great referral fit with realtors who focus on helping buyers as we won’t infringe on your buyer relationship
Would you like to know more? Click here to set up a meeting with our President, Adam Gordon about joining our growing network of professional partners. We look forward to serving a downsizing or estate settlement client you pass to us and/or passing buyer agency opportunities to you in your area.
I have found this process to be very professional and seamless! Danielle – Re/Max
Very impressed with the whole package of information provided. Thank you so much for showing other agents how to show a home. Mary – Re/Max
I really appreciate all the help you gave, as a new agent I really value how accessible you were and the consistent communication. Also I have met a lot of folks from Gordons via the estate sales, and everyone I have met is just phenomenal. I’m sure you already know you have a great community of people that you work with but I just wanted to say thanks! Valerie – Royal LePage
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Margaret
“I was dreading the move and I still can’t believe how well it went. Everybody involved was so kind, helpful and patient that I never felt worried. When it came to selling my house, Sherry was so patient, explaining everything and not pushing me to make a decision.”
Angela, Executor
“I hired Gordons when I was recently called upon to act as an estate trustee. They cleaned out an entire lifetime of household goods and personal effects from a home, arranged for minor renovations to prepare the house for listing, and sold the house for fair market value. ”
Joyce & Morton
“From the very beginning we were promptly advised, every step of the way. Our house sold quickly, we can only attribute that to Gordons for their very descriptive advertising. Thank you all for a job well done in a friendly and courteous manner.”
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