How are sellers doing right now?

Last week, we talked about how the current market favours buyers… but that doesn’t mean no one is selling.

The truth is, the right time to sell isn’t about the market calendar, it’s about what’s happening in your life.

Maybe one of these sounds familiar:

You’ve outgrown your home (a new baby, teens needing their own space or a parent moving in).

You’re relocating for work and want to be settled before the new year.

You’re ready for less upkeep… fewer stairs, fewer leaves to rake and no more winter shoveling.

You’ve built strong equity and want to use it strategically toward your next chapter.

If that’s you, selling now could actually make more sense than waiting.

Think about it: sellers often pause their plans as they head towards December because they want to enjoy the holidays without being interrupted by showings and open houses.

But if your current lifestyle feels cramped, stressful, or misaligned with your needs, waiting isn’t really a choice, it’s just prolonging the discomfort. Listing now means you can move on your timeline, settle into your next chapter and spend the holidays living the life you actually want, instead of stressing over space, logistics or daily upkeep.

The key is strategy – pricing right from the start and presenting your home in its best light. Both can make a big difference in how quickly and successfully your home sells.

I’m here to give you the knowledge and tools you need to make real estate decisions with confidence. Every situation is unique and I’d be happy to help you navigate yours within today’s market conditions.

send me a message anytime and we’ll plan a quick call to talk about where you’re at and where you’d like to be.

Ready when you are!

Sarah Fothergill

Sales Representative

Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd. Brokerage

Direct: 613 315 9365 

Let’s Connect: @fothergill.realestate

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Originally sent to Mind the Market subscribers on October 23, 2025.