Ontario Home Sellers: Don’t Fix This in 2026

Worried your outdated home will hurt your sale? Here’s what NOT to fix when downsizing your home in Ontario. Save money, avoid bad renovations, and sell the family home with confidence.

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✅ Chapters
0:00 — Are My Outdated Finishes a Problem When Selling My Home in Ontario?
1:58 — Selling in a Buyer’s Market: How Do I Compete Without Spending Thousands?
3:09 — What NOT to Fix Before Selling Your Home (The Costly Projects That Don’t Pay Off)
5:03 — Do I Need to Replace My Furnace, Roof, Plumbing, or Electrical Before Selling?
8:24 — Should I Upgrade Landscaping, Appliances, Carpets, or Cosmetics Before Listing?
13:06 — What Actually Does Matter When Selling Your Home in 2026?


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We’re Jennifer Bacon and Dean Michel, a real estate duo rooted right here in the Kawartha Lakes. After making our own move from the city to lake life, we know firsthand that selling your home — especially after decades — can feel overwhelming. Downsizing your home isn’t just about square footage, it’s about memories, belongings, and figuring out what really matters for your next chapter.

That’s where we come in. Whether you’re thinking about downsizing, selling your family home, or letting go of the cottage, our job is to make the process clear, manageable, and (dare we say) a little easier than you expected. We combine local expertise with a step-by-step approach that keeps you informed without the jargon or pressure.

And yes — every great team needs an office manager. Ours just happens to have four legs and a wagging tail. Cedar, our black lab, keeps us on schedule (especially when it comes to walk breaks) and reminds us daily that change doesn’t have to be hard.

At the heart of it, we believe real estate should feel less like a root canal and more like a thoughtful transition into the life you want. If you’re ready to sell your home or start the downsizing process in Kawartha Lakes, we’d love to help guide you there.