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How We Sold 459 Victoria St.: The Story Behind the 8-Day Sale

2026-10-19 · Selling · By Keith Williams & Lisa C. Follows, Brokers, Willows Realty Group

The front facade of 459 Victoria St., a two-storey family home with light siding, stone accents, a front porch and an attached two-car garage on a clear sunny day

🏡 WHEN EVERY PIECE OF THE PUZZLE HAS TO COME TOGETHER…

Sometimes a real estate move is straightforward. And sometimes, there are a lot of moving pieces that all have to fall into place at just the right time.

The Challenge

Our clients came to us about a unique property that was for sale, but wasn’t publicly listed. They knew it could be the right property for the next chapter of their lives — but getting there wasn’t going to be simple.

After plenty of back-and-forth negotiation, we were able to put together terms and conditions that worked and were ultimately accepted. Once the conditions were satisfied, the property was theirs.

Now came the next challenge: selling their existing home — and quickly.

With a limited window to get everything done, we went to work:

How We Got to Work

  • • 🤝 Negotiated the purchase of an off-market property through multiple rounds of negotiations.
  • • 📝 Structured the terms and conditions to help protect our clients while moving the purchase forward.
  • • 🏠 Provided a detailed staging consultation outlining exactly what needed to be done to make their home show-ready.
  • • 🎨 Helped coordinate trusted suppliers so painting, staging, cleaning and preparation could happen quickly.
  • • ⏱️ Got the home ready for market in just one week — thanks in large part to clients who rolled up their sleeves and followed the plan.
  • • 💰 Developed a pricing strategy designed for the market we were actually in — not the market we wished we were in.
  • • 📣 Created a customized marketing plan to make sure the property stood out from the competition.

The Result

And the result?

At a time when homes were averaging 63 days on the market, with many sellers having to reduce their asking prices, our clients received a successful offer in just 8 days — with no price reduction.

Once the final conditions were satisfied, the last piece of the puzzle clicked into place. 🧩

The Best Part

Our clients could move forward with their new property and the next phase of their lives.

We couldn’t be happier for them, and we can’t thank them enough for their trust, hard work and perseverance through what was, at times, a very challenging process.

This one truly was a team effort.

For more on how we price, prepare and market a home in Port Perry, read our guide to selling a home in Port Perry.

Buying and selling at the same time can have a lot of moving parts. Having a plan — and people beside you who know how to execute it — can make all the difference.