Buying your first home came with a lot of education. Selling it usually doesn't.
That's what the First-Time Home Seller Webinar is for. Selling adds layers that buying never asked of you: equity you've built, an existing mortgage, a home to prepare, selling costs, and for many people, another home to purchase at the same time.
This free, one-hour session walks you through all of it in plain English, with a mortgage specialist and a legal specialist joining me. No sales pitch, no pressure. Just clear, practical answers.
Free · No obligation · Replay and guide included for everyone who registers
A guide for your questions, before you're ready to list
Tory Akene, REALTOR® helps homeowners understand their options before they're ready to list. Hamilton born and raised, she serves homeowners across multiple Ontario markets through North Group | REAL Broker Ontario.
Alongside working directly with buyers and sellers, Tory educates and coaches REALTORS® themselves, so she's seen the selling process from every side: what works, what confuses people, and what actually matters when the time comes.
You don't have to hire me or list your home to start asking questions.
The questions homeowners actually ask
These are the exact questions people bring to the session, the ones that keep you up at night scrolling listings and wondering how you'd sell one home and buy another. We don't answer everything on this page, but we answer all of it live, with the real estate, mortgage, and legal perspectives in the room.
- 01 Should I sell my current home before buying the next one?
- 02 How much equity do I actually have?
- 03 What will I walk away with after selling costs?
- 04 Which repairs or renovations are actually worth doing?
- 05 What happens to my current mortgage when I sell?
- 06 Can I use bridge financing?
- 07 How do I coordinate selling and buying without moving twice?
- 08 What legal costs and adjustments should I expect?
If one of these is keeping you up at night, you're exactly who this session is for. Come with your questions, or just come to listen.
What might you walk away with?
Selling comes with costs most first-time sellers don't see coming: commission, legal fees, title insurance, and more. Enter your numbers and this calculator shows what those costs add up to, and what could be left for you after your mortgage is paid off.
What you expect the home to sell for (required)
What's still owing on your mortgage (required)
Prepayment penalty, if any (optional)
What you plan to spend fixing things up (optional)
Furniture, decor, or staging services (optional)
Moving, inspections, anything else (optional)
- Brokerage commission 5% of sale price + 13% HST
- Title insurance $350
- Government registration fee $200
- Disbursements $500
- Legal fees (Vantage Law example) $1,149 + 13% HST
These fixed costs are built into the estimate, so you see them before you sign anything.
After your remaining mortgage is paid off at closing.
These figures are estimates only. There may be other expenses incurred upon closing.
Numbers are approximate. Every sale is different.
Want the buying-side version of this? I'd be happy to send it over. Just reach out.
Real estate, mortgage, and legal, together
Each session brings together three professionals who handle the pieces of your move every day. You get the real estate, financing, and legal perspectives together, instead of trying to piece everything together separately.
Tory Akene
Selling strategy, preparation, pricing, timing, and coordinating the next purchase.
M2 Mortgage Team
Equity, mortgage options, qualification, portability, penalties, bridge financing, and next-purchase planning.
Vantage Law
The legal side of selling: closing, title, mortgage discharge, adjustments, and transaction logistics.
When all three are in the same room, your questions get answered from every angle at once. No running between offices, no conflicting advice, no figuring it out alone. You leave with one clear picture of what selling your first home actually involves.
Not ready to sell? Perfect.
This webinar is built for homeowners who are simply curious, considering moving within the next year, or actively preparing. There's no deadline and no checklist you need to meet before you attend. Planning early does not mean listing early. It means understanding your options while you still have time to use them.
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Everyone who registers receives the replay and the First-Time Home Seller Guide, so you can still learn even if you can't join the live session. Register, and the session comes to you, whenever suits you.
Yours to keep when you register
The guide is a plain-English companion to the session. Inside, you'll find a first-time seller planning checklist and planning prompts to help you think through your next move with confidence, plus the key points from the webinar in writing, so the learning doesn't end when the session does.
Have a question about your home?
You don't need to register for the webinar to ask it. If you'd rather talk one-on-one, Tory is happy to answer your questions directly. No strings attached.
Or call 289-814-TORY (8679)
Questions before you register?
Yes, completely free. There is no ticket, no fee, and no obligation. The only thing we ask is that you register, so we can send you the session link, the replay, and the First-Time Home Seller Guide.
Not at all. Many attendees are months or even years away from listing. The webinar is for anyone who wants to understand their options before they are ready to act. Planning early does not mean listing early.
Register anyway. Everyone who registers receives the replay and the First-Time Home Seller Guide, so you can still learn even if you cannot join the live session. The session comes to you, whenever suits you.
No. Tory’s team serves a wide span of Ontario, and the session covers questions that apply across markets. Whether you are in Hamilton, the GTA, or elsewhere in the province, you will find the session useful.
Yes. Tory has a trusted REALTOR® network across Canada and North America, so if your move takes you somewhere new, she can help connect you with someone she trusts in your destination market.
Absolutely. Bring your spouse, partner, or whoever is part of the decision. The more of you who hear the same information, the easier the conversations at home will be.
Never. This is an educational session. There is no pitch at the end and no obligation to work with Tory. The goal is that you leave more informed than you arrived.
Tory's team serves a wide span of Ontario, and she also has a trusted REALTOR® network across Canada and North America for relocation assistance.
Save My Spot for the Next Webinar
We ask about your timeframe and your biggest question for one reason: it helps us tailor future webinar content to what homeowners actually want to learn. Your answers shape what we cover next, so the session keeps getting more useful.
You're in! I'm Tory, and I'll be your host.
I can't wait to meet you at the next session. While you wait, come say hi on Instagram at @myrealtortory. I share tips, market updates, and a behind-the-scenes look at how I help homeowners just like you.
And here's one question to get us started: what's the one thing about your next move you're most curious about? Bring it to the session, or reach out anytime. We'll talk to you soon.
Free, no obligation, and your details stay private. I'll only use them to register you and share the session details.
Joining live? One attendee each session wins a $100 Amazon gift card. It's a small thank you for making the time, but the information is the real reason to register.
You don't need to know when you're moving yet. You just need a place to start.
That place can be a one-hour conversation with people who handle moves like yours every day. Save your spot for the next session, and come with whatever questions you have.
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