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Downsize, Sell, and Estate Settlements. All Under One Roof.
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Downsizing & Moving Services
Estate Settlements
by managing everything from auctions to movers, start to finish.
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Who We Are
Gordon's exists for the moments when life asks
the most of you — a loss, a move, a new chapter.
We guide families through downsizing, estate
sales, retirement transitions, and property sales
with the kind of hands-on care that makes an
overwhelming process feel manageable.
1,000+
Real Estate
Sales
farms, condos and more.
100,000+
Items Sold
We sort, sell, ship, pack, and clean – start to finish.
A steady hand, start to finish:
- Real estate expertise built for downsizers and estates
- Trusted by families since 1956
- Every detail handled with care
Certified Executor Advisor, Certified Transition and
Relocation Specialist, Certified Personal Property Appraiser,
and founder of MaxSold
Services
One-stop-shop real estate solutions
for downsizers, estate trustees, and
powers of attorney
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Downsizing
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Estate Settlement
Real Estate Services
Our Real Estate Team determines the best way to market the property and prepare it for sale. Once we have your agreement on the approach, we list the property and manage the sale process.
We get unsolicited positive feedback on how great the real estate process was not only from clients but also from the agents representing the potential buyers of the property who thought our process was seamless and professional. Our experts deliver great results in a predictable timeline via our calm and thorough process that keeps you in control.
Market rate real estate commission includes: the sale of real estate, certified real estate, and general contents appraisals for probate, unlimited project management, and interim funding of all project expenses
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Hourly fees for the Transition Services
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Managed third party services at cost
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Financial recovery on the sale of excess items
(typically through MaxSold Inc.)
Downsizing and Moving Services: Everything Under One Roof.
Downsizing is complex and filled with many moving parts. Success depends on coordinating everything in the right sequence, which can feel overwhelming when you try to manage it alone. Since 1956, Gordons has served as the trusted guardian for families and seniors during these major life transitions. We do not just move boxes. We provide a steady hand to guide you through the process with care and respect.
We specialize in providing integrated real estate solutions for senior downsizers and Powers of Attorney. We partner with you to manage every detail of your customized journey, ensuring a seamless and low-stress path forward.
Why Partner with Gordons?
- Integrated Solutions: We provide a one-stop shop that includes real estate sales, move management, and contents clearance so you do not have to coordinate a roster of different vendors.
- A Legacy of Trust: Our family company has over 70 years of experience helping thousands of families navigate the complexities of moving to a more manageable lifestyle.
- Financial Peace of Mind: We help you maximize the value of your home and belongings to fund your next chapter.
- Supportive Guidance: From the initial plan to the final sale of your previous home, we offer the empathy and professional framework you need to move forward with confidence.
Estate Settlement: Everything Under One Roof.
Being named an Estate Trustee (Executor) is a major responsibility. The physical work involved, like sorting through a lifetime of possessions while coordinating with lawyers, appraisers, and movers, can quickly become overwhelming.
Since 1956, we have served as the trusted guardian for families during these complex transitions. We do not just move boxes. Instead, we provide a steady hand to guide you through the emotional and logistical weight of settling an estate.
We act as your sole service provider, managing every detail of the estate physical assets from start to finish. This includes everything from the initial planning and personal property settlement to the final listing and sale of the real estate.
Why Partner with Gordons?
- Integrated Solutions: We handle the entire process including real estate sales, appraisals, and contents clearance so you do not have to coordinate multiple services or manage a roster of vendors.
- No Impact on Your Executor Fee: Our comprehensive project management and support are included within the standard real estate commission. You get a dedicated concierge at no additional cost.
- Fiduciary Safety: As a fully licensed brokerage with a 70 year legacy, we provide the transparency and accountability required to protect you and the beneficiaries you serve.
- Simple, Safe, and Seamless: We upfront all necessary expenses and oversee the entire project so you can focus on what matters most: your family.
Our guarantee is that our team of knowledgeable
professionals and our integrated real estate
process will deliver peace of mind.
Why Gordon’s?
Gordon’s vs Traditional Real Estate:
What’s the Real Difference?
One Partner. One Plan.
Everything Handled.
Gordon’s is your all-in-one transition team:
Licensed Ontario brokerage for 60+ years.
Experts in downsizing, estate sales, appraisals, and project management.
Trusted by families, caregivers, and professional fiduciaries.
What's the Process?
Follow these simple steps to get started.
1
Consult
Book a free real estate consultation
2
Prepare
We create a step-by-step action plan tailored to your needs
3
Manage
From move-out to sale to closing—you relax, we handle it.
4
Move On
Start your next chapter with confidence. We handle the details so you can focus on what’s ahead.
When you choose Gordon’s as your real estate partner,
you unlock full-service support — from sorting and
packing to staging and selling
Hear It From Our Happy Clients
Margaret
Toronto
“I was dreading the move and I still can’t believe how well it went. Everybody involved was so kind, helpful and patient that I never felt worried. When it came to selling my house, Sherry was so patient, explaining everything and not pushing me to make a decision.”
Angela, Executor
Ottawa
“I hired Gordon’s when I was recently called upon to act as an estate trustee. They cleaned out an entire lifetime of household goods and personal effects from a home, arranged for minor renovations to prepare the house for listing, and sold the house for fair market value. ”
Joyce & Morton
Kingston
“From the very beginning we were promptly advised, every step of the way. Our house sold quickly, we can only attribute that to Gordon’s for their very descriptive advertising. Thank you all for a job well done in a friendly and courteous manner.”
Margaret
Toronto
“I was dreading the move and I still can’t believe how well it went. Everybody involved was so kind, helpful and patient that I never felt worried. When it came to selling my house, Sherry was so patient, explaining everything and not pushing me to make a decision.”
Angela, Executor
Ottawa
“I hired Gordon’s when I was recently called upon to act as an estate trustee. They cleaned out an entire lifetime of household goods and personal effects from a home, arranged for minor renovations to prepare the house for listing, and sold the house for fair market value. ”
Joyce & Morton
Kingston
“From the very beginning we were promptly advised, every step of the way. Our house sold quickly, we can only attribute that to Gordon’s for their very descriptive advertising. Thank you all for a job well done in a friendly and courteous manner.”
FAQs
We're here to help you move on
Below are some of the most commonly asked questions related to our
services. If you have a question that isn’t answered below, please feel free to
get in touch and our team will be happy to answer it.
Do you provide downsizing services throughout Ontario?
Yes. We support clients across populated Ontario and manage the entire process on your behalf. Please reach out to see if we can serve your area.
Do you help executors who live outside Ontario?
Absolutely, if the estate property is in Ontario. Many of our executor clients live outside the area and rely on us for full local management.
Do you provide probate appraisals?
Yes. We provide certified real estate and contents appraisals suitable for Ontario probate.
How is Gordon’s different from a traditional real estate agent?
We manage the entire downsizing and estate settlement process—not just the sale of the home—reducing stress, risk, and duplication.
You own a home that needs to be sold as part of your downsize
We sell property for senior downsizers every week throughout Ontario. Our agents are active professionals that know how to construct a robust real estate listing and sale experience that respects the various other moving parts. Having sold several thousand properties, we know the value of working in a relationship rather than simply a transaction. Integrating the real estate service reduces complexity while funding unlimited project management delivering lower stress and more predictability for you.
Feel overwhelmed about where to start
They say moving is one of the most stressful times in our life. Moving for a downsize often comes after decades in the same place, requiring myriad decisions around what to keep, how much will fit in your new place, what to do with everything else, what service providers you’ll need, and how to bring them together in a coordinated fashion- in addition to the huge emotional strain! If this is you, you’ll love our approach. The secret is project management (included in our real estate commission), and it is core to the Gordon’s process – simple, safe and seamless.
Your family or loved ones are at a distance, busy, or you just don’t want to bother them
Managing the moving parts involved when those important to you are local is difficult enough. The challenge is amplified if you and your family are miles apart. We regularly take instructions from or communicate with family-trusted parties all over the world. They don’t need to be local to be part of the process. If you are lucky enough to have local family members, we find that the best use of their time is emotional and/or physical health support such as spending time with you, getting you to an appointment, and just being there for you. Leave the planning and hands-on work to our experienced and trained staff so everyone’s time is focused on what they do best.
Require downsizing support & guidance
We know downsizing for yourself or a loved one can be an intimidating process. We’re here to support and guide you every step of the way. Our approach streamlines the downsizing process, simplifies decision-making for you, increases financial returns, and supports you in making necessary decisions to move forward, without being pressured.
Want the best of Do It Yourself (DIY)
Doing it entirely yourself may seem like a good option but one of the most common things we see from potential clients that call us late in the process is that going this route alone leads to unforeseen and significant consequences to their health, family, lifestyle, and finances! With Gordon’s, you can still do as much of the downsizing on your own as you want but without the risk of a process misstep that cannot be reversed or undone. You get unlimited expert advice every step of the way. If you are going to hire someone to sell your home anyway, why not have the assurance of an expert team on all things downsizing throughout the entire downsizing process?!
Don’t want to manage this alone
It’s common to think that you have to manage this process yourself, but that’s not the case. When you choose our integrated real estate and downsizing services you’re getting project management included in the real estate commission to support you every step of the way with as much or as little advice and/or physical support as you want.
Require executor support & guidance
We know that estate settlement can be an intimidating process for executors of an estate, especially those who are new to the role. We’re here to support and guide you every step of the way. Our approach streamlines the process, simplifies decision-making for you, increases financial returns, and supports you in making necessary decisions to move forward, without being pressured.
Have job and/or family responsibilities and/or are overwhelmed
It’s completely understandable. Non-professional executors typically have their own job and/or family to attend to and don’t have time to drop everything to perform the role full time! Additionally, many executors have never been in the role before and even those that have will have seen a variety of scenarios that make each estate settlement uniquely complex. That’s where Gordon’s can help. The secret is project management. We make things simple, safe, and seamless for you as a fiduciary.
Are living at a distance from the estate
Managing the moving parts involved when you are close to the estate is difficult enough. The challenge is amplified if you are an executor of an estate who is living hours, borders, or oceans away from the estate. We regularly take instructions from or communicate with family-trusted parties all over the world. You don’t need to be local to be a part of and/or have oversight of the process.
Want the best of Do It Yourself (DIY)
Doing it entirely yourself may seem like a good option but one of the most common things we see from potential executor clients that call us late in the process is that going this route alone leads to unforeseen and significant consequences to their health, family, lifestyle, and finances! With Gordon’s, you can still do as much of the estate settlement work on your own as you want but without the risk of a process misstep that cannot be reversed or undone.
Don’t want to manage this alone
It’s common to think that you have to manage this process yourself, but that’s not the case. Our expert advice and project management will be there for you every step of the way with as much or as little advice and/or physical support as you want.
Want a predictable timeline for completion
We’re experts in keeping the many activities involved on track. We typically complete estate settlement projects in 90-180 days of signing the contract with the bulk of that timeline being the probate process. Ultimately, the timeline is at your pace. We work with you to do what’s right for you, because that’s what matters. We won’t rush you or slow you down.
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