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The Markham Seller Consultation
There are two kinds of listing appointments in real estate.
In the first kind, an agent arrives with a glossy folder, quotes a flattering price, and asks for a signature before leaving. You've probably heard about these from neighbours — usually in the same sentence as "price reduction."
The second kind is a working session. Real comparables from your street. An honest number — sometimes lower than you hoped, sometimes higher. A preparation plan ranked by return. A timeline built around your life, not the agent's quarter. And zero pressure to sign anything, because homeowners who get straight answers come back when they're ready.
This page is about the second kind. It's the only kind Michael John Lau runs.
What We Cover in 60 Minutes
- Your goals and timeline. Why you're thinking of selling, where you're going next, and what a great outcome looks like for you — because strategy follows goals, not the other way around.
- Your home's real value. A street-level comparable analysis from verified TRREB sold data, delivered as a three-scenario valuation: as-is, with cosmetic improvements, and fully optimized.
- Your net proceeds. Commission, legal fees, mortgage penalty, preparation — the complete cost picture, so the number you plan around is the one you actually receive.
- Your neighbourhood right now. Active competition, recent sales, days on market, and buyer demand in your specific Markham community — not city-wide averages.
- Your preparation plan. The two or three improvements worth making, the ones to skip, and the vetted stagers, painters, and trades who can execute on your schedule.
- Your decision, on your timeline. Whether that's listing next month, next spring, or simply knowing your options. The plan is yours to keep either way.
Book a Consultation If Any of These Sound Familiar
- "We're thinking about selling in the next year but don't know where to start."
- "I want to know what my home is worth before making any decisions."
- "We're downsizing and need to sell and buy in the right order."
- "I'm the executor of an estate and need to understand the process."
- "Our home was listed before and didn't sell." (See expired listings — this consultation is where relaunches begin.)
- "We got a cash offer and want to know if it's fair before signing." (Read cash offer vs. listing first.)
- "We're interviewing agents and want to compare approaches." (Bring the five questions. Ask all of them.)
In person at your home for the most precise valuation, or by video for early planning and out-of-town owners.
Consultation Questions
What happens in a seller consultation?
A 45–60 minute working session: your home's market value with a three-scenario valuation, your net proceeds, your neighbourhood's current conditions, and a preparation plan ranked by return. You leave with numbers and a plan, whether or not you ever list.
Does it cost anything?
No. The consultation is free and carries no obligation. It's how Michael John Lau starts every seller relationship in Markham.
Do I need to be ready to sell?
No. Many homeowners book six to twelve months out. Early planning leaves time for the improvements that pay off and lets you time the market instead of reacting to it.
In person or virtual?
Either. In-person gives the most precise valuation; video works well for early planning, out-of-town owners, and estate executors.
One Hour. Real Numbers. Your Plan.
Free consultation · No pressure · Real advice
The homeowners who sell for top dollar in Markham don't start with a sign on the lawn. They start with a plan.
Book My Seller Consultation Start With a Free Valuation →📞 (416) 700-0286 · ✉️ info@callmikelau.com
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Michael John Lau is a licensed REALTOR® with eXp Realty (License #4784577) serving home sellers in Markham, Ontario. Consultations and market evaluations are provided free of charge and without obligation. Nothing on this page constitutes legal, tax, or financial advice.