Selling Your Home
With Confidence
From your first consultation to handing over the keys, our team guides you through every step of the selling process with expertise and care.
Why Choose Us
We handle every detail from start to finish. Here's a clear timeline of what happens when you list your home with our team.
With decades of established market expertise and unmatched negotiation power, The Barbara Beers Team cares deeply about protecting your equity and ensuring a seamless sale. Experience the peace of mind that comes from working with the best in the business.
Prior to Your Launch Date
Free Staging Consultation
Our professional stager will review your property and provide detailed suggestions to maximize marketability and appeal to buyers.
Professional Photography
Exterior and interior photographs to accompany listing information, used in print advertising, video tours, colour brochures, real estate boards and public websites.
On the Launch Date
Real Estate Board Exposure
Your listing is processed on the Ontario Regional and Toronto Real Estate Boards for maximum exposure to agents and buyers.
For Sale Sign Installed
24-hour advertising — a professional For Sale sign will be installed on your property immediately.
Royal LePage® Hot Line
An instant message is sent to all 175 Royal LePage® Burloak agents with the details of your property.
Showings Begin
Showings can start immediately on launch day. Your property must be ready for viewings at all times.
Agent Open House
Agents will view your listing on behalf of potential clients. Hosted by a member of the Barbara Beers team.
Public Open House
Optional. Typically held on Sundays from 2:00 — 4:00 PM, hosted by a member of our team.
Ongoing Communication
Marketing copies, showing feedback from agents and clients, and professional colour brochures delivered to your home for prospective buyers.
Preparing Your Home
First impressions matter. Use these checklists to ensure your home is show-ready and makes a lasting impact on every buyer who walks through the door.
First Impressions
- House exterior in good repair
- House number easy to see
- Eaves troughs, down spouts and soffits painted and in good repair
- Garage and carport clean and tidy
- Cracked or broken window panes replaced
- House sparkling clean and free from odours
- Lawns cut and raked; hedges and shrubs trimmed
Interior Maintenance
- Porch and foyer clean and tidy
- Lights on during evening showings
- Remove finger prints and stains
- Cracked plaster repaired, chipped paint touched up
- Door knobs and cupboard latches tight
- Furnace wiped down and cleaned
- Burned out light bulbs replaced; squeaky doors oiled
Kitchen
- Sinks and taps cleaned and polished
- Appliances cleaned inside and out
- Counter tops clear and polished
- Inside of cupboards and cabinets clean and neat
- Small appliances put away
- Clutter put away; all lights turned on
Bathrooms
- Mirrors, fixtures and taps cleaned and polished
- Leaky taps and toilets repaired
- Grout around tubs and basins replaced if needed
- Floors cleaned, waste containers emptied
- Towels clean and matching
- Clutter put away — no mold, and it sparkles!
Front Door & Entrance
- Snow and ice cleared; walkways sanded or salted
- Doorbell works
- Door hardware in good repair
- Lights on in the evening
- Windows cleaned and crack-free, easy to open
Buying Atmosphere
- Air conditioner on in warm weather
- Fireplace lit in cooler weather
- Closets neat and tidy
- Hall and stairs cleared of clutter
- Drapes opened during daylight
- Background music played quietly
- Valuables locked safely away
Tip: Your presence during showings could be distracting. Potential buyers may rush their visit to avoid disturbing you. Let the home speak for itself.
The Benefits of Home Staging
Staging a home for sale has become essential in today's market. Many sellers confuse staging with decorating and consequently resist the process — but the results speak for themselves.
Let Your Home Speak to Buyers
Your home speaks to you, but what is it saying to your potential buyer? Staging helps buyers see themselves living in the space.
Clutter Sends the Wrong Message
Most of us will admit our daily lives involve clutter. But clutter may suggest to buyers that you don't have enough space.
Objectivity is Key
The best stagers work with what you have, rearranging and reallocating belongings to present the property in its best light. A third-party specialist brings the neutrality needed to accomplish the goal.
Why Staging Works
Staged homes consistently sell in less time than non-staged properties on the market.
Professional staging delivers a proven return on investment with higher final sale prices.
As most buyers start their search online, staging maximizes visual impact on listing photos and virtual tours.
Marketing, Advertising & Media
We advertise your home extensively in print and online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your property gets the exposure it deserves across every channel.
Web Strategy
Global and international web exposure across major real estate platforms.
- realtor.ca
- royallepage.ca
- barbarabeers.com
- International syndication
- MLS® and TREB listing
Social Media
Targeted campaigns across all major social platforms.
- Facebook & Instagram marketing
- Email campaigns to her database
- Video tours and reels
- Community group promotion
- Agent network sharing
Print Media
Premium print presence across Burlington and Oakville communities.
- Monthly premium magazine placement
- Access to front cover feature
- Home of the Week feature
- Professional colour brochures
- Upscale distribution network
Planning Your Move
Moving can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be. Use this comprehensive checklist to stay organized and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
Before Moving Day
- Book the movers — obtain estimates from several companies
- Arrange gas and electric meters to be read on your departure day
- Have the oil tank read before your sale closes
- Transfer water heater rental agreement to the purchaser
- Disconnect telephone, internet, and cable providers
- Get Change of Address cards from the post office
- Cancel contracted services and preauthorized cheques
- Obtain a letter of introduction from your bank branch
At Your New Home
- Arrange gas and electric utilities to be connected on closing day
- Set up telephone, internet, and cable TV services
- Transfer trust or bank accounts and securities
- Change address on driver's license and car/home insurance
- Cancel or transfer social, athletic, and business memberships
- Arrange transfer of medical, dental, and optical records
- Inform gardening, dry cleaning, garbage, and newspaper services
General & Special Items
- Collect all items out for cleaning, repair, or storage
- Make special arrangements for moving perishables and plants
- Make special arrangements for moving your pets
- Dispose safely of flammable liquids — illegal for movers to carry
- Forward your mail to your new address
Let's Get Started
Contact our team for a free, no-obligation home evaluation. We'll help you understand your home's value and create a customized selling strategy.