Services
How We Help.
Selling Your Home
Pricing strategy, prep, and marketing that routinely reaches over 20,000 views per listing, built by realtors who grew up here.
- Pricing based on what's actually selling in your neighbourhood
- Cinematic video tours, professional photography, targeted digital ads
- Guidance on prep that adds value and what's safe to skip
- Sell-first, buy-first, or conditional purchase strategy
Buying a Home
From pre-approval to closing day, we build and negotiate offers that win in Durham Region without overpaying.
- Free buyer representation, since the seller pays our commission
- Introductions across TD, CIBC, Scotiabank, and independent lenders
- First-time buyer program guidance (LTT rebate, FHSA, Home Buyer's Plan)
- Offer strategy built from real multiple-offer experience in Durham
Service Area
Home base is Brooklin, and we work just as hard for clients across the rest of Durham Region.
- Whitby, Brooklin, Oshawa, Ajax, Pickering
- Bowmanville, Clarington, Courtice
- Uxbridge & Port Perry
Not Sure Where to Start?
Book a free, no-pressure call with Matt, Mark, or Daniel.
Common Questions
How much does it cost to sell a home in Ontario?
Plan for 4% to 6% of the sale price all in: commission (typically 4% to 5%, split between the listing and buyer's agent), legal fees ($1,200 to $2,000), a mortgage discharge fee (around $300), and any minor repairs or staging. There's no land transfer tax for sellers in Ontario.
How much do I need for a down payment?
The minimum is 5% on the first $500,000 of the purchase price and 10% on any portion above that, up to $1.5 million. Below 20% down, you'll also pay CMHC mortgage insurance, added to your mortgage.
Should I sell my home first or buy first?
Sell first if you need the equity to fund the next purchase. Buy first if you've found something rare you can't risk losing and can carry both. A conditional purchase, buying with a sale-of-your-property condition, is the middle path most sellers don't know exists. We'll walk you through which one fits your numbers.
Do I have to pay capital gains tax when I sell?
If the home has been your principal residence every year you've owned it, you're exempt from capital gains tax, though you still have to report the sale on your tax return. It gets more complicated if you've rented out part of the home or owned multiple properties; we coordinate with your accountant before listing.
What's the average home price in Durham Region right now?
Prices vary widely by community. Brooklin and Whitby sit at the higher end, Pickering and Ajax in the middle, and Oshawa, Bowmanville, and Courtice typically offer the most accessible pricing. Reach out and we'll send you current numbers for your target neighbourhoods.
Which Durham communities do you work in?
All of them. Whitby and Brooklin are home base, and we sell heavily across Oshawa, Ajax, and Pickering. We also work with clients in Bowmanville, Clarington, and Courtice, plus Uxbridge and Port Perry for buyers and sellers with land, hobby farms, or small-town properties.