Guides
Guides from The Gordon Brothers Team
Practical, local, no jargon. Some are free to read: the Lakeside neighbourhood guide, and guides for two hard life transitions, selling after the loss of a loved one and selling in a separation. The handbooks are the working documents Doug and Rich use with buyers and sellers, walked through with you at a consultation.
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Living Lakeside, Ajax
What makes the Lakeside pocket of South Ajax different: the waterfront trail, the green space,
the streets to know, and five things residents love about living here.
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Selling a Home After the Loss of a Loved One
For families and estate trustees in South Ajax, Whitby and Durham Region: the legal steps, the
tax picture, clearing the home, and selling as-is, handled at your pace.
Read or get the PDF →
Selling Your Home in a Separation or Divorce
A calm, neutral guide for separating couples: consent and the matrimonial home, one team or two
agents, pricing and decisions when emotions are high, and where the proceeds go.
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How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House in Ontario?
Every line between the sale price and your bank account: commission and HST, legal, mortgage
discharge and penalties, staging, adjustments, capital gains and moving, with a worked example.
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The Buyer & Seller Handbooks
These two are not downloads. They are the step-by-step working documents Doug and Rich use with clients. Read the sample on each page, then request a consultation and the team walks you through the full handbook, plus a plan built for your move.
The Complete Home Buyer Handbook
The full buying process, first home or fifth: pre-approval, deciding what you want, the search
including homes not yet on MLS, the offer, conditions and closing day.
Read the sample & book →
The Complete Home Seller Handbook
From first thoughts to SOLD: pricing, preparing your home, marketing to the right buyers,
showings, the offer, and calculating your bottom line.
Read the sample & book →
Not sure where to start?
Tell Doug and Rich where you are in your move and they will point you to the right next step.