Seller process

The 7 steps to sell your home

From listing to notarial deed — every step demystified by 33 years of experience.

The 7 steps to sell your home

Selling a property isn't mysterious — it's a process of seven perfectly mapped-out steps. The difference between an ordinary broker and a broker who delivers is the rigour of execution at every step.

28 j
median timeline — my 2024-2025 listings
99,2 %
sold/asking ratio — my 2024-2025 listings
Network
active North Shore buyers

The process, in 7 steps

Evaluation and price positioning

My comparative analysis rests on three layers: sales from the past 12 months within 500 m, active inventory in your property type, seasonal trends.

Timeline: 24-48 h

Preparing the property

Decluttering, painting key areas, light home staging. Average investment $1,500-3,000, return $15,000-40,000 on the final price. See the checklist.

Duration: 1-3 weeks

Photography and creation of the marketing

4K HDR photos, drone video, 2D floor plan, 360° virtual tour — everything is included, free of charge. A Centris listing optimized word by word.

Timeline: 5-7 days

Centris distribution + qualified network

72 h of early access for my network of active North Shore buyers, then Centris publication. This pre-marketing generates on average 3-5 private showings right from the start.

Day of

Management of showings and structured feedback

Every showing is coordinated, followed by feedback within 24 h. If something bothers the buyer, I know it and I adjust.

Weeks 1-4

Offers, counter-offers and negotiation

Analyzing an offer goes beyond price: conditions, timelines, deposit, guarantees, suspensive clauses. My average sold/asking ratio: 99.2% (vs 97.1% market).

Timeline: 1-5 days

Inspection, notary and taking possession

Coordinating the inspection, following the offer through to the notarial deed. I'm present at the signing — that's my role, not an extra.

Timeline: 4-8 weeks

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The trap of overpricing. A poorly positioned property tends to sit longer on the market. Buyers then sense that “something is off” and negotiate down more aggressively. A realistic positioning from the start is better.

FAQ — selling your home in Quebec

How long does a sale take on the North Shore in 2026?

Market median timeline: 52 days. On my listings: 28 days. The difference comes from the initial positioning and the quality of the marketing.

Do I really need to go through a broker?

Selling on your own (FSBO) means managing the marketing, the photography, the showings, qualifying buyers, drafting offers and notarial coordination. In Quebec, several studies — including those published by the APCIQ — suggest that properties sold with a broker obtain on average a better net price after commission, but results vary by local market and property. What matters most, in my view: having fair price positioning, professional marketing and availability for buyers.

How much does the commission cost?

La commission n'est pas fixée par la loi : elle se discute lors de la signature du contrat de courtage. J'en parle en toute transparence dès notre première rencontre, en fonction du mandat, de la propriété et du marché.

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