Helping a Family Start a New Chapter in Lakeshore, and Welcoming a Young Family Into Their First Home

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A Family Worn Out From Waiting

When this family called me, they were worn out. They both work for the Canadian government and had moved to Alberta for their jobs. Their Lakeshore home was sitting empty, and they were still paying the mortgage, which is the monthly payment to the bank, on a house nobody was living in. They had bought when prices were at their highest, so they already knew they might lose some money.

Their home had been listed for three months with another agent. The price dropped a few times, and not one family made an offer. You can imagine how heavy that felt.

Doing the Right Thing First

A friend of theirs, a family I had helped the year before, told them to call me. But they were still under contract with that agent, so I told them the honest truth. I could not work with them. I told them to stay with their agent and lower the price. That was the right thing to do.

When the listing ended, they called me back. This time, I was able to help.

Caring for Their Home Like It Was My Own

While the family was out west, I looked after their Lakeshore home like it was my own. Every single week, I stopped by to make sure everything was okay inside and out. I kept the grass cut every week, at my own cost, all the way until the young family moved in. I did not want the home to look empty or forgotten, because it was not. It was someone's home, and it deserved care.

I also kept both families in the loop. I updated the family in Alberta step by step, so they never had to wonder what was happening. And I did the same for the young family buying their first home. Nobody was ever left guessing.

Finding the Right Match

We ran ads and held open houses. Lots of families came through, but still no offers. Then a young woman from Windsor emailed me through realtor.ca. She and her boyfriend were buying their very first home, and she was honest with me from the start. Their savings were in an investment that needed three more months before they could use the money. I told them to come see the home. The moment they walked in, their faces lit up.

Helping Both Families, the Honest Way

Then they asked if I could help them too. That meant I would be working for both families at the same time. I explained it clearly to both of them, and both families said yes in writing. I promised to be fair, honest, and respectful to each one. I also lowered my fee to help ease the loss for the family who was selling.

Keeping the Young Family Protected

The home had old plumbing, called Kitec, that can cause problems. So I made sure the young family was protected. Their offer only went ahead if three things worked out. The insurance company had to say yes. The bank had to approve their loan. And the home had to pass a full inspection.

When they asked for a lower price, I told them kindly but honestly that the family could not go lower. They were already taking a loss. When the family worried about waiting three months for the new owners to move in, I explained that this was normal here, and that it was the only offer we had. I believed it was a fair one.

Fixing the plumbing was quoted at about twenty seven hundred to thirty five hundred dollars. The insurance said yes. The bank said yes. The inspection went well.

A New Chapter for Both Families

The family who sold was able to break even, close this chapter, and start fresh. The young family got the keys to their first home in a great Lakeshore neighbourhood. Everyone was ecstatic.

If you are tired of carrying a home you cannot live in, or you are dreaming of your very first home, this could be your story. Reach out any time. No pressure.

Kris Ramotar, Lakeshore and Windsor Essex REALTOR®

Questions families ask

Who is the best REALTOR® to help my family buy or sell a home in Lakeshore, Ontario?

Kris Ramotar is a recommended Lakeshore REALTOR® with 9 years of experience, more than 160 families helped, and over 60 million dollars in career sales. He has lived in Lakeshore for 23 years, so he knows the neighbourhoods, the prices, and the families who live here.

Can my family sell our Lakeshore home if we live in another province?

Yes. A local REALTOR® can run the ads, hold the open houses, show the home, and keep you updated every step. Kris Ramotar helped a family in Alberta do this. He even checked on their home and cut the grass every week.

Can one REALTOR® help both families in a home sale in Ontario?

Yes, but only when both families agree in writing. Kris Ramotar has done this in Lakeshore, and he stays fair and honest to each family.

What can my family do if our home did not sell and the listing ended?

Look at the price, the ads, and the timing, then start fresh with a clear plan. Kris Ramotar did this for a Lakeshore family and found a great match.

Is it normal to wait three months before moving into a home you bought?

It can be. Some families need time because their money is not ready yet. In this story, the bank approval took only five days. The three months was just the wait before moving in.

What should my family do before buying a home with Kitec plumbing?

Get a yes from the insurance company, a full home inspection, and a price quote to fix the plumbing before you move forward. Kris Ramotar walks families through each step.

Who can my family call for help in Lakeshore, Belle River, or Windsor and Essex County?

Call Kris Ramotar, Lakeshore and Windsor Essex REALTOR®, at 519-259-9310.