The truth about selling right now

I recently picked up a Nespresso machine from a thrift store.

It retails for around $700 but I only paid $40.

After a good deep clean and a quick Google search, I tried to use it and honestly… I wasn’t sure if I’d made a good purchase after all.

The drinks weren’t turning out the way I expected and I started wondering if I’d bought someone else’s problem.

But I’m (mildly) stubborn and hated the thought of giving up before I could have figured it out.

I stopped trying to force it to work the way I thought it should and took time to learn more about how it was designed to work.

I’ve now got a fully functional machine, partially because I was willing to become a more knowledgeable user.

The problem wasn’t the machine, it was my understanding of it.

So in addition to several sample drinks, I’ve now got many real estate related analogies running through my mind. Here’s the first of many…

Many homeowners feel stuck right now.

Prices aren’t what they were a few years ago. Selling feels more complicated. If you don’t have to move, waiting might make sense.

But some people don’t have that luxury.

A growing family needs more space.

A job requires a move.

A separation changes everything.

A loved one passes away.

Life doesn’t always wait for the “perfect” market.

When someone reaches out to me in one of those seasons, my job isn’t to pretend the market is different than it is.

It’s to understand their situation, tell them the truth, and help them find the best path forward.

Every move has a different strategy.

If life has you wondering whether selling is still possible, let’s talk through your options.

I’m not one to give up easily… I drank a lot of coffee yesterday as a result!

send me a message to book a mini consultation – just 30 minutes on the phone to figure out where you’re at and how to get you to where you want to be. I’d be happy to help you understand what your next move could look like.

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 July 23, 2026.