
Moving to Toronto
For those moving to Toronto we can offer a package of special services, leveraging our more than 30 years of local experience.
Prior to departure
Information package, together with ongoing phone and email support on
- Local real estate market trends, including house price statistics for Toronto
- Requirements for school enrolment
- How to apply for a social insurance number (if required), Ontario Health Insurance coverage, Ontario Driver’s Licence, importing a car
- Public transportation
- Health care
- Things to do in Toronto
- Recommendations for temporary accommodation if required
- Comprehensive moving checklist
Pre-arrival inspection visit
- Meeting to discuss detailed housing requirements
- Explanation of the house purchase process in Ontario in clear and simple language, including “who pays for what” and an estimate of costs
- Advice on future resale considerations
- Driving tour of possible neighbourhoods
- Information on schools and school rankings
- Recommendations to lawyers, mortgage/banking experts if needed
Upon arrival
- Showings of suitable properties as soon as they hit the market (sometimes before they appear on MLS due to our extensive network of local contacts)
- Negotiation on behalf of the transferee, in a skilful, educated and professional manner, ensuring his/her best interests are fully represented
- Leveraging a solid understanding of cross-cultural negotiations acquired through years of experience serving Toronto’s diverse community
- Review of all offers to assist with an objective evaluation
- Monitoring of time limits and explanation of all terms and conditions
- Recommendations, coordination and attendance at any inspection or appraisals as needed
- Innovative thinking to provide ongoing solutions to any challenges which may arise
- Management of all details to ensure the transaction closes in a timely and stress-free manner
Follow through
Supply of information and advice as needed on
- Local shopping
- Suppliers (handymen, decorators, furnishings, etc)
- Community services and activities
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