The process of selling a home, buying a home and moving to a new home is stressful. That stress is felt by every family member including our pets. Sharon chats with Jennifer Toof, Manager, Programs & Education, Shelter Health & Wellness Dept. with the Ontario SPCA & Humane Society. www.ontariospca.ca

Looking for a place to rent can be tough. Did you know that real estate agents not only help clients buy and sell properties, but work on leased properties too? On this episode Sharon tells you what you should know when you’re looking for a rental property.

A good real estate agent not only has good relationships with clients but also good relationships with other Realtors. In this episode Sharon chats with Calvin Onilla from RE/MAX Realty Enterprises about their experiences working in real estate. Follow Calvin on Instagram @thesocialrealtor

Hiring a mover. It’s one of the most important decisions you will make when it’s time to move. Moving is a high stress activity but choosing a good mover makes a huge difference. Sharon is joined by John Downes, Vice President of Hills Moving to talk about what you need to know. Visit them at www.hillsmoving.ca

Decluttering your home. It’s a great practice to get into as a matter of lifestyle, but it becomes essential when looking to sell a home. With a huge population of baby-boomers reaching retirement age and beyond, there’s a huge number of people looking to downsize, not to mention others who find themselves having to sell their parents’ home when they move to seniors accommodations. Where do you even begin? Sharon chats with Pauline Duhart from Simply Home Downsizing.

One of the best steps to creating wealth for the future is purchasing real estate. Buying that first home can be a little overwhelming, but with a great agent and a financial professional by your side you’ll be fine. Sharon chats with Vince Savoia, Mortgage Agent with BRM Lending about taking the steps to buying your first home – the questions you may have and what incentives are available to first-time buyers.

The first step toward buying a home is partnering with a real estate agent who will help you not only find your dream home, but will guide you through the process of completing the purchase. From the contracts that are signed through inspecting homes, making an offer, through closing day and beyond. Learn about how you go from browsing listings to moving in!

2020 will go down in history as a year when the world changed. While the virus stopped many businesses in their tracks, the real estate business carried on, but with some changes in the way that business is done. Sharon is joined by Paul Fletcher, Broker of Record for RE/MAX Realty Specialists Inc, to discuss how business has carried on while putting the health and wellness of everyone involved in the real estate transaction front and centre.