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When you bought your home it checked off all the boxes.

The spare rooms had so much space for a guest bedroom and an office. This is the home you brought your kids home to from the hospital. You loved your home, but that gradually changed...

The kids are now crammed into a small bedroom and arguing over the extra few feet of storage in the closet. And, your quiet home office space doesn't exist anymore. It's the baby's room. Your office is smack in the middle of the dining room table. Jam is all over your work papers and milk spilled on your computer at breakfast.

You want to keep the hand-me-down toys & clothes but where do you put it all? You have no storage space, no basement, and no garage. There is never enough space for all the toys, strollers, and bikes.

Kids come with so much stuff!

Now where do you put it all?

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It's not just the inside that's the problem. The outside is just as bad.

Every year you have to crawl into the teeny tiny attic or crawlspace to get out a storage bin. You hate it. You always hit your head on the same beam. You take a break and wonder why you haven't moved to a bigger house. A house with a garage with better lighting and ceiling height. A house with a finished basement. And, so much storage that you can't fill it up!

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It's great that the backyard is fenced in for the kids. But, it's overrun by outdoor toys, bikes, kids, and pets. There is no space to roam. The neighbourhood isn't the best and your street is always busy. The kids complain that there are no kids in the neighbourhood to play with. They can't ride their bikes to their friend's houses. It's too far or the roads are too busy.

The shed you built outside definitely helps with all the garden tools. But where does everything else go when you don't have a garage?

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Your home feels like CHAOS

You think that getting rid of a few boxes will free up space.

A GARAGE SALE WILL MAGICALLY GET RID OF ALL THE EXTRA STUFF, RIGHT?!

It freed up space for a short time. But then birthdays happened and more toys came flooding into the house!

You DREAM of a space to call your own.

Soaker tub. Rec room to watch the game. Sunroom to read a book. Your place to relax after a hectic day at the office or home with the kids. A place for you and your partner to call your own.

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You painted the bathroom to freshen it up. Added new flooring to the living room. You do like it, and the excitement of how clean it looks. But, the excitement is starting to wear off. The rooms are still small. You still have one bathroom to share. One sink for the whole family to use in the morning.

You feel like there's no easy solution. The toys flowing into every single room is your new normal. The strain is causing problems with your partner. You want to move while your partner doesn't want the added stress of moving. Your partner worries about the time that it takes to get a house ready for sale.

Your family grew BUT your house stayed the same size. You need to trust your partner. Understand that you both want what's best for your family. This may mean compromising.

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BE OPEN TO CHANGE

Talk it out! You and your partner might have the same ideas, thoughts, and desires for a new family home!

YOUR FAMILY GREW BUT YOUR HOUSE STAYED THE SAME SIZE!

The LEVEL UP Method

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You've now decided that it's time to move.

Deep down you know that moving is the best thing to do. But you have no idea where to start.

Declutter?

Rent a C-Can?

Throw away junk?

Deep clean the house with kids around?

Should we stage our home?

The process seems stressful, we can help!

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WE'RE

ELEVATE REAL ESTATE TEAM

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Our team helps Sarnia-Lambton families move up to their next home.

We were missing something. It was 2015. Rob and I were 3 years into real estate. We had just completed our most successful year. But there was a huge strain on our relationship. We'd been trying for years to have kids with no success. We made the decision to explore fertility clinics. The whole experience was eye-opening for us. There was a tremendous amount of help for us to start our family. After months and months of testing, steroids, and clinics became our new routine. I remember it vividly. It was my 29th birthday and the time came to make my wish. I knew exactly what I wanted. I blew out the candles knowing all I wanted was to have a baby by my next birthday.

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The next day was our round of IUI. Fast forward to a few weeks later and Rob asked me to take a pregnancy test. I said, "sure, but I'm not pregnant". Wow, was I ever wrong! The test came back positive. We were off to see the doctors for an ultrasound. They found 1 sac, then 2... we were having twins! We were shocked and excited. The news was out that twins were arriving in June 2016. We lived in a very small house in central Sarnia and were very happy with the home we created. We didn't have any plans to move. We thought we could raise twins in a small 2 bedroom. A small 2 bedroom home with no garage, no basement, and very limited storage. I remember the day our decision changed, I met up with a friend for

coffee. She asked when we were moving into a bigger home. We were confused. What do you mean? Our house is big enough right now. She looked at us as if we're insane! You'll never have enough space for twins and all the stuff that comes with them. You'll be bursting at the seams. Sitting at Coffee Culture on a nice Fall day, it finally hit us. She was right! Where would we put the stroller? Would two cribs even fit in our spare bedroom? And we had no extra space for a main floor changing station. We had to move fast!

I always wanted to raise my kids where I grew up.

Right away, we were on the hunt for a home while keeping up with our many doctor's appointments. I was monitored very closely since I was expecting twins and Type 1 Diabetic. I was labeled as high-risk. It was a long search of looking at homes that weren't checking all the boxes.

Finally, we found the perfect home. It was around the corner from my childhood home. Meant to be! We had a closing date that was a month before our twins were set to arrive. We planned it all out. Well, our twins had different plans. Kids always have their own schedules! Baby B (Aaron) was having major health issues during our pregnancy. This resulted in having 26 ultrasounds during our pregnancy. That's right, 26 and they were all in London. The twins came early with a c-section. They arrived 2 weeks before our moving day!

WE THOUGHT WE COULD RAISE TWINS IN A SMALL 2 BEDROOM HOME

SHE LOOKED AT US AS IF WE'RE INSANE!

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We were going to be moving into a new house in a new neighbourhood with our newborn twins. We were overwhelmed. We've now experienced what it's like to move with kids and babies. Sleepless nights of worry and stress making sure our babies are happy and healthy.

When we say we understand, we mean it. We know what it feels like to outgrow a home. One day the house is perfect, the next you find so many things wrong with it.

We understand the struggles families go through when selling a home. The search to find the right family home that suits your family life. It's no longer just your needs, you now have to consider the needs of your growing family. You envision the life you want to give your kids. A happy life. A life better than your own childhood. As parents, we'll do whatever it takes to get it. And all the stress of packing, moving, and unpacking with babies and kids in the mix of it all.

We're now a complete family with 3 active boys (Aaron, Elliot & Ethan). We love it and all the craziness that comes with a house full of kids. Whether you have 1 kid, starting your fertility journey, expecting twins, or trying to keep it together with work and family life.

We're here to make moving easier for you and your family.

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IN 5 SIMPLE STEPS, WE CAN GET YOU INTO YOUR NEXT HOME!

STEP 1: Vision & Connection

STEP 2: Strategy For Your Home

STEP 3: Prep to List

STEP 4: Offers & Negotiations

STEP 5: Conditions & Moving Day!

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STEP 1: VISION & CONNECTION

Our first meeting will happen at your home. The first thing we’d like to do is sit down and get to know you, chat, share stories, ask questions and talk about your “why”.

⁜ How do you envision your family life in your new home?

⁜ Why are you moving?

⁜ Your motivation for moving?

⁜ Your ideal home, desired neighbourhood, and timeline?

We'd like you to tell us what you like and dislike about your current home, and what you wish you had in your next home. We'll take photos to use in our research process and to reflect on when prepping your home. It helps us decide what needs to get done to have your home ready for the market. When you have the proper people in place, this process is seamless!

We'll also present our Marketing Proposal:

⁜ Paid Social Media Ads

⁜ Online Marketing

⁜ Open Houses

⁜ Radio

⁜ Professional Photography, Videography & Drone

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STEP 2:

STRATEGY FOR YOUR HOME

We set a date to get your house on the market and work backward to determine how long it will take to get your home ready. A process that is tailored to your family's needs and your home. What would make the process easier for you?

• Storage Container?
• House Cleaning?
• Staging?
• Junk Removal Bin?

While we're working on getting your house ready, we start the process of searching for your new home.

• Setting a Budget with a Mortgage Agent
• Must-Haves
• Wish List
• Sending You Listings That Match Your Criteria

We'll create a Schedule of Events to help you meet your deadline and find your Level-Up home.

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STEP 3:

PREP TO LIST

We're now working on your home together. This is when we put your Schedule of Events into action with the least amount of stress to you as possible. List day is the most important day to make a first impression on buyers looking at your home. 98% of buyers start searching online and scrolling through social media when looking for a home. In this step, we're working on:

• Decluttering
• Final Prep Work to Bring Your Home Top Dollar
• Staging, if needed
• Professional Photos, Video, 3D Tour and Drone
• Advertising

We use the most current real estate websites to market your home, which includes Realtor.ca, and paid ads all over Facebook and Instagram, which allows us to dominate social media. We put your home in front of the right, qualified buyers.

• Now the fun part begins, you get to start shopping for a new home. Along the way communication is key so we can learn what you like and don’t like as we continue to move forward.

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STEP 4:

OFFERS & NEGOTIATIONS

Everything has led up to this point. An offer has been made on your home. It's exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. We go over all the details:

• Price
• Conditions
• Closing Date
• Timing

There’s no such thing as a perfect offer. This is where the negotiation begins. Ask any questions you have. We want you to understand the whole process.

Each home buying and selling experience is unique and should be tailored to your individual situation. We have a diverse team that can help you navigate all types of scenarios. Whether we already have an offer in place, or are still in the searching process, we’re there to help create the right path for you.

Once you find the right home, we work with you to submit an offer, making it as appealing to the seller as possible.

• Pre-approval letter from your lender
• We share a bit of your story and why this home is for you

WE'RE ONE STEP AWAY FROM MAKING YOUR VISION A REALITY

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STEP 5:

CONDITIONS & MOVING DAY!

Now it’s time to get everything finalized. During this time we'll work to make sure conditions and deadlines are met. Once we get this done, “SOLD” signs are going up!

Our job doesn’t end when the sold sign goes up. We’ll be checking in with you periodically to keep you on track until moving day.

• We send paperwork to your lawyer and mortgage agent
• Book final walk-throughs
• Remind you to transfer utilities
• Help arrange key pick up and drop off

This is what we've all been working so hard for. This is the start of the next chapter. Embrace the suck of the move. The first morning you wake up in your new home is going to be so rewarding!

Moving day can be STRESSFUL!

Remember that we're here. We want your focus to be on your move!

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Here's what your life will look like after you've upsized your home with our Level Up Method!

You finally have the space to host holidays with friends and family. There's space for a proper dining room table to fit everyone. The rec room is perfect for all the kids to go down to while the adults hang out in their own spot when friends come over. The fenced-in backyard has been a perfect spot for BBQs on the weekend. No more worrying about kids' safety during big gatherings at your home. You're proud to show off your home to friends and family!

Your office is set up to function easier day to day. You can close the door from all the kids' chaos and talk on the phone without interruptions. Your workspace is all yours. No more jam on all the important papers!

Walking/biking to school is safe and easy now. The kids have friends in the neighbourhood.

No more searching all over the house to find a spot for that extra storage bin. Your closets are organized and there's room to put more stuff as the years go on. The garage is set up for tools, kids' bikes, and toys. It's easy now to grab a bike and go for a ride after work with the family.

The future looks bright for everyone!

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Thanks so much for getting us into our new home & for selling our first home! You made that so easy for us & we couldn’t have done it without all your expertise in the market!

• Brett & Kristen Steadman

We can’t thank Daniele enough for all she did! She got our house sold quickly. We appreciated all of her advice and guidance leading up to the sale, it definitely helped us to get more than we thought we could for our house. From the storage container to the professional cleaning and the excellent photography and videos you guys go above and beyond. We will definitely be recommending Elevate Real Estate to anyone wanting to buy/sell their home.

• Justin & Ashleigh Grift

Rob & Shaun are the BEST!!! Can not recommend highly enough! They are extremely hard working, professional, and consistently a pleasure to work with. They are both highly competent and knowledgeable in all aspects of the market and provide well-informed and considered insight with respect to both buying and selling in challenging circumstances. Very grateful for this incredible team! THANK YOU!

• Patricia Muddiman

Brent was easy to communicate and always got back to us quickly from start to finish. He was very helpful sending us lots of information on every property. He was able to help us find a house and made the whole process easy and relieved a lot of stress when it came to closing a deal. Would recommend Brent to anyone I know.

• Nolan Dore

WE'LL HELP YOUR FAMILY FIND A BETTER HOME THAT SUPPORTS YOUR VISION, GROWTH, AND WELL-BEING.

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