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SRES®
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ABR®
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Diamond Award 2024
Shen Walji
4.9★
192 Google reviews
25+
years investing
8+
years in real estate
200+
clients served
Short answer
Selling before care can create financial certainty. Moving first can reduce stress and allow better staging. The right decision depends on care urgency, cash flow, authority, home condition, and market timing.
Who this is for
Seniors, adult children, POA holders
The issues
Care urgency, home sale timing, vacancy, family stress
Sell Before the Move
Financial certainty, fewer carrying costs, but more stress while parent still in home.
Move First, Sell After
Cleaner staging, safer transition, but higher carrying costs and vacancy risk.
Hold Temporarily
When the family wants to test the care setting, but costs and market risk must be known.
Decision Questions
Authority, timeline, costs, care deposits, house condition, family agreement.
FAQ
Is it better to sell before moving into long term care?
Not always. Some families need the move first for safety; others need the sale first for funding and certainty.
What if the home is full of contents?
That should be built into the timeline before listing, but major cleanout should follow the sale strategy.
Can you coordinate the real estate timeline?
Yes. My role is the sale strategy and timing, with referrals to other professionals where needed.
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Plan the Sale Before the Care Move
Shen Walji is a Toronto SRES® specialist with 10+ years in real estate and 25+ years as a property investor. He works with seniors and their families to make the downsizing process clear, calm, and well-executed.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or tax advice. Consult a qualified lawyer and accountant before making decisions related to the sale of a property.
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