Planning guides
Prepare for a useful first conversation.
Practical starting points for buying, selling and leasing in Toronto and the GTA.
01
Buying a home
- Set a comfortable monthly housing budget, including ongoing costs.
- List preferred areas, commute needs and essential features.
- Discuss financing with a mortgage professional before setting an offer budget.
- Compare homes and ask Wendy about offer terms and the next steps.
Discuss my plans ↗02
Selling your property
- Share the address, property type, key improvements and your timing.
- Discuss relevant comparable sales and a pricing approach.
- Plan presentation, photography and showing arrangements.
- Review feedback, offers and your closing plans with Wendy.
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Renting out a property
- Confirm the address, availability date and included features.
- Discuss rent positioning and how the property will be presented.
- Ask how applications, references and employment information will be reviewed.
- Plan lease documents, key handover and ongoing contact arrangements.
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Finding a rental
- Set a rent budget and preferred move-in date.
- List locations, household needs and essential features.
- Ask which application documents are needed and how to provide them securely.
- Compare available properties and plan viewings with Wendy.
Discuss my plans ↗These checklists help you prepare for a conversation. Details depend on your property and circumstances.
Q & A
Before we start, you may be wondering…
I am just exploring. Can I still contact Wendy?
Yes. Share your preferred area, approximate timeline and what you would like to understand. You do not need to have a property picked out.
Can I discuss my plans in Mandarin?
Yes. Wendy offers English and Mandarin service. You can switch languages on any page and choose your preferred language on the inquiry form.
How do I ask about my home’s value?
Choose “Selling a home” on the inquiry form and include your property address and timing. Wendy can discuss relevant comparable sales and the features of your property.
How can I arrange a property viewing?
Open Properties and select “Ask about this property”. The inquiry form will include the property you selected. Wendy will follow up about availability and arrangements.
Where can I find market updates?
Open Wendy’s Hot Radar for market stories and updates, then contact Wendy to discuss the areas and property types that matter to your plans.