Your starter home was never meant to be your forever home. Your life is growing, and so should your space. We understand the need for a functional family home in an area that suits you, and we can help you get it. Keep reading to learn about The Erba Method: our 5-step signature process for transitioning Toronto families into their dream house—and lifestyle. 

Step 1: Getting to know you 

It starts with a conversation; a strategic, all-encompassing conversation that allows us to understand you, your family, and everything about your current and ideal lifestyle. We’ll uncover your needs/wants in a new home, your push and pull factors for moving, your finances, your hobbies, likes and dislikes, and more. The information we uncover in this initial discovery meeting is what helps us easily source the best-matching properties in the neighbourhoods that suit you.

Let’s talk lifestyle and real estate goals. Get to know our team here.

Step 2: Sharing our network

After we lay the foundation in Step 1, we’ll connect you to our network of industry professionals. This means facilitating a warm introduction, providing a scope outline and budget breakdown, and giving you advice about what actions will benefit your sale/purchase. 

The first person we’ll connect you to is a mortgage broker so you can finalize your mortgage pre-approval; this is the key to understanding your budget and market position. We’ll also connect you with stagers, contractors, cleaners, and more in our real estate circle so you have trusted contacts to reference for every step.

Step 3: House-hunting

After you’ve been pre-approved and we know what your budget and criteria are, it’s easy for us to source the right homes quickly. Time is of the essence, so while your current house is being prepared for sale, we’ll start the search for your new home. 

Learn more about our buying approach here.

The house-hunting step is a team-effort: we share listings that we think match well, and you send us properties that you want us to look at. Together we’ll view homes in-person, evaluate each one based on your criteria, and create a shortlist of favourites. We’ll help you put together a compelling offer and guide you through the process from submission to negotiations.

Browse Toronto listings in your favourite neighbourhood here and find your next home sooner.

Step 4: Time to sell

If we’re selling your house during a buyer’s market, we may sell before buying. Our specific plan of action will be determined as a part of Step 1. If we’re listing your house in a balanced or seller’s market, then we’ll buy first, and then get right to work transforming your current house. 

Selling your house is a highly specialized process that’s unique to you and your property. It can include painting, staging, repairs, and more depending on the condition of your home and your ultimate goals. We’ll advise you on the best listing strategy based on market conditions at the time of sale.

Once your property is expertly prepared for the current market, we broadcast it far and wide through digital marketing, traditional marketing, and our personal and professional networks. As the offers come in, we’ll walk you through the details of each, give you our honest, unfiltered advice, and help you select the right one.

Learn more about our selling approach here.

Step 5: Get moving

When it’s finally time to transition your family into your new home, we’ll be there to help you through it. We’ll refer you to moving companies and other services that can make your move as painless and stress-free as possible. Once you’re settled in your new place, we’ll still be reaching out to make sure your new home is as it should be, see how you’re enjoying your new community, and maybe even set up a visit or two—we love to see our clients grow and thrive in their new spaces! 

Connect with us here to learn more about how The Erba Method can help you.

Empowering you

The Erba Method is our full-service, streamlined approach to solving your real estate troubles. Daniel and Michaela are full-time parents and full-time professionals who understand all that comes with a big transition. We created The Erba Method to show families that the lifestyle and home you want are within reach. 

From sitting down to formulate a specific strategy all the way to helping you move out of your house into your dream home, we’re with you every step of the way with hands-on support and expertise that can’t be beat. Reach out to Erba + Co today to start your journey.