Concierge Real Estate · Markham & York Region

Full-Service Selling in Markham, Handled Start to Finish

With the Kaizen Real Estate Team's concierge service, Michael John Lau, REALTOR®, coordinates every detail of your Markham home sale, from pre-sale preparation to closing day. You focus on your next chapter. Michael looks after the rest.

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Concierge Selling at a Glance

Concierge real estate means one agent manages every part of preparing and selling your home. In Markham, Michael John Lau, REALTOR®, builds the pre-sale plan, books and oversees painters, cleaners, landscapers, and stagers, attends the photo shoot, and manages offers through closing. The coordination is included in his full-service listing; you pay vendors directly only for the work they do.

Your contact
Michael John Lau, REALTOR®
Service area
Markham & York Region, Ontario
Coordination cost
Included in the full-service listing
Vendor costs
Paid directly by you, only for work done
Typical prep time
About 4 weeks from walkthrough to launch
Scope
Fully customized to what your home needs
For buyers too
Vendor help after you purchase

Most Agents Hand You a To-Do List. Michael Takes It On.

This isn't a premium add-on. It's the standard the Kaizen Real Estate Team holds for every seller who trusts Michael with their most valuable asset.

I.

One point of contact

Michael manages every vendor, deadline, and decision, so you never have to chase a contractor or coordinate a stager yourself.

II.

A trusted vendor network

Vetted painters, landscapers, cleaners, stagers, and movers across Markham and York Region, proven through real client sales.

III.

No detail left unmanaged

From the first walkthrough to the final key handoff, every step is planned, tracked, and followed through with care.

What the Concierge Service Includes

Every home is different, so the scope is built around what yours needs. Here is what Michael can coordinate for you.

Plan

Pre-sale walkthrough

A room-by-room look at what to repair, update, or stage before listing, with a clear budget and priorities.

Prepare

Vendor coordination

Painters, contractors, landscapers, and cleaners booked and supervised on your behalf.

Present

Professional staging

Full, partial, or occupied staging matched to your home's style and price point.

Launch

Photo and video day

Michael coordinates and attends the shoot, so every room is lit, styled, and captured well.

Move

Moving and storage

Packing, moving, and short-term storage when you need flexibility between closing dates.

Close

Closing day coordination

Final walkthrough, key handoff, and last-minute details, handled through to the last day.

The Kaizen Vendor Network

Working relationships built over years of real Markham and York Region sales. You get the right people for each job, without vetting anyone yourself.

Painting & Contracting

Shawn Zhao

Pre-sale painting, drywall repairs, and minor contracting.

Landscaping

Chris Lin

Curb appeal, lawn care, and seasonal garden preparation.

Professional Cleaning

Ecosparkle

Deep cleans before photography and showing-ready upkeep.

Home Staging

EVOC Interior

Full and partial staging for luxury and executive homes.

Home Staging

Megastaging

Staging for detached homes and townhomes across Markham and Richmond Hill.

Moving & Storage

Movebuddy

Moving and short-term storage for gaps between closing dates.

The team also works with New Concept Home Staging. Vendors are chosen to fit each home; you pay them directly for their work.

From Walkthrough to Key Handoff

  1. Wk 1

    Consultation & walkthrough

    A detailed room-by-room walkthrough, preparation priorities, a budget framework, and your pre-sale plan.

  2. Wk 2–3

    Preparation

    Painters, cleaners, landscapers, and stagers are booked and overseen. You approve; you don't make the calls.

  3. Wk 4

    Photos, video & launch

    Photography and drone video with Michael on site, then launch across MLS, Instagram, and YouTube.

  4. Close

    Offers to closing

    Every offer, condition, and closing detail managed, from the accepted agreement to the final key handoff.

Timing depends on each home and the work needed.

What Concierge Sellers Say

★★★★★

“We were both working full time and genuinely had no bandwidth to manage contractors before our sale. Michael handled every single thing: staging, painting, photography, even moving coordination. We showed up on launch day and the house looked incredible.”

Concierge Seller
Cornell · Markham
★★★★★

“The vendor network alone was worth choosing Michael. We didn't need to vet anyone or get multiple quotes. He had the right people for every job, and they all showed up on time and on budget. That's rare.”

Concierge Seller
Unionville · Markham

Helpful Guides Before You List

Preparing to sell? These guides cover the questions Markham sellers ask most about preparation, presentation, and timing.

“Selling a home is not just a transaction. It's making sure the next step in your life happens smoothly.”

Michael John Lau, REALTOR®

Concierge Selling Questions

No. Concierge coordination, including vendor management, pre-sale planning, and preparation oversight, is included in Michael John Lau's full-service listing. You pay vendors directly only for the services they perform.

The service is fully customizable. If your Markham home is move-in ready and only needs photography and staging, Michael coordinates exactly that. The scope is built around what your home needs, not a fixed package.

Many Markham homes go from walkthrough to launch in about four weeks. Homes that need more repairs or updates may take longer. Michael sets a clear timeline at the first walkthrough.

No. Michael coordinates access with each vendor and uses a lockbox and set showing windows, so busy sellers can keep working. You approve decisions by phone, text, or email.

Yes. The Kaizen Real Estate Team also helps buyers in Markham and York Region who need renovation or move-in services after purchase, using the same trusted vendor network.

Often, yes. Families handling an estate or a parent's move usually have the least time and the most to coordinate. Michael manages clean-out, cleaning, repairs, and staging so the family can focus on each other.

Book Your Concierge Consultation

Tell Michael about your home and your timeline. He'll take it from there.

Call (416) 700-0286
Email info@callmikelau.com
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