“Many people think saving a couple of thousand dollars (or a few) is a big deal to their parents, money-conscious sellers, or an estate. Often, what first appears to be savings turns into NOT savings and takes much longer, ends up costing as much or more, with a lot more stress and lost time.” Manson Slik, Broker of record, Gordon’s Downsizing and Estate Services Everyone is interested in good economics, good value, a fair cost when they buy services and a good price when th

We equip you, as the Estate Executor, with due diligence for a job well done. When you're managing an estate the goal of achieving a firm efficient sale on the home is even more important. You may have been told that during the sale process it's the home buyer who is responsible for the home inspection. Maybe you paid for a home inspection when you first bought your current property. It is generally accepted that a home inspection is something only the buyer should do. This i

Meet Arjun and Padmini, clients of Gordon's Estate Services "We waited a long time to do this thing, we had been procrastinating because we had a 5 bedroom and lived there for 36 years and you accumulate a lot of things. It was scary to actually go through all of the things and decide what to take and what not to take, and that’s why you postpone for as long as possible. But, the time comes when you have to move, so we decided to move. It was a good decision." "If I were to g

If you have been wondering if downsizing from your larger house to the more compact lifestyle of a retirement community is the right step for you then you are not alone. According to a survey done last year, 52% of Ontario baby boomers (people born between 1946 to 1965) consider big cities unfit for retirement. And so, a majority are considering downsizing and moving out. One option to declutter and enjoy a more fulfilling retirement life is to move to a retirement community.

This is a question I get from time to time - typically when an estate or downsize seller has a familiarity or a relationship with one or more real estate agents already. The fact that a client has been considering agent 1 or 2 for awhile is not a surprise. With what some say is over 48,000 agents in the GTA alone, most people know at least one. And with the vast majority of real estate advertising being spent on agent promotion - rather than property promotion, it is not unco

Local agents love working with Gordon's - all across Ontario. We survey cooperating agents from different markets asking about their Gordon's Experience. We consistently receive a 5 out of 5 star rating! Here's what we ask local buyer agents to rank us on: The property information provided by Gordon's Downsizing & Estate Services was comprehensive in comparison to industry standards. As a cooperating agent with an offer to present, I was kept up-to-date on a regular basis and

Often, the hardest part of selling your home is getting the house into “sell ready” condition. This can be a stressful, time-consuming and, frankly, an overwhelming experience for both you and your family. Many people don’t know where to begin, which often leads to homes going on the market in a less-than-perfect state. The truth of the matter is that small changes can make a serious impact on the selling price of your home. If you want to maximize your profit, you must comm

Written by Adam Gordon, COO of Maxsold Edited by Barry Gordon, Founder of Maxsold Gordon's Downsizing and Estate Services has a long-standing partnership with MaxSold to help re-sell larger volumes of estate inventory or personal property. MaxSold has a unique service as COO, Adam Gordon explains in this guest blog post. Maxsold was built in response to an evolving problem in the second-hand market, a problem that is exacerbated by socio-economic trends. This brief overview