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We Don’t Just Book Showings—We Curate Them

Every showing should bring you closer to the right home—not just burn another hour in traffic. That’s why our approach to touring is strategic from the jump. We don’t line up a dozen random listings just to fill a Saturday. Instead, we work backwards from your wishlist, your must-haves, and your budget to ensure each home we view is worth your time.

We also make sure the properties we tour are financially realistic. That means no homes $100K over budget “just to compare.” If it doesn’t make sense on paper, it won’t be on the schedule. Our buyers appreciate that we protect their energy and momentum. Especially in fast-moving markets, clarity is everything.

Curious how we tailor the whole experience? Here’s how we help you Buy Better.

Matching Listings to More Than Just a Price Point

Price is only part of the puzzle. We look beyond the numbers to find homes that match your lifestyle, needs, and future plans. That might mean:

  • A walkable neighbourhood near your office or daycare
  • Extra space for a growing family or home office
  • A building with solid financials and a healthy reserve fund

We combine your personal criteria with on-the-ground data to narrow down the best matches. That includes:

  • Reviewing neighbourhood sales activity
  • Flagging listings with strong potential or red flags
  • Applying insider insight from past showings, inspections, and renovations we’ve seen

Sometimes a property looks great online but tells a different story in person. Our job is to filter out the noise and surface the listings that check the right boxes. Think of us as your real estate matchmakers—we’re not swiping on just anything.

On Tour: What Our Showings Actually Look Like

Whether we’re walking through a detached home, a stacked town, or a downtown loft, our goal is the same: to get a clear, realistic sense of the property’s strengths and any possible dealbreakers. Touring condos comes with its own checklist—we look closely at the building’s condition, the amenities, hallway and elevator wear, and even the friendliness of front desk staff. We also review maintenance fees and ask key questions about what’s included.

When you tour with us, it’s not a passive walk-through. It’s a working session. We’ll be pointing out things like:

  • Sloping floors or wall cracks (signs of structural issues)
  • Electrical or plumbing inconsistencies
  • Whether renovations were likely done without permits
  • What to expect in terms of potential costs or maintenance

We aim to balance honest feedback with opportunity spotting. For example, we once toured a home where a wall had clearly been removed, but there were no permits filed with the city. That detail saved our client from a risky purchase—and that’s exactly the kind of diligence we bring to every tour.

On the flip side, we’ve also walked into overlooked listings that turned out to be diamonds in the rough. A place with dated finishes but good bones, or a listing that sat too long on the market due to poor staging. We help you see past surface-level distractions to uncover value.

Touring Like a Pro—How to Prepare

Touring multiple homes in a day? It can feel like a marathon. Here are some smart tips to make the process smoother:

  • Wear easy-off shoes (you’ll be taking them off a lot!)
  • Pack a light snack and water—especially on multi-stop tours
  • Bring your phone for notes and photos
  • Dress in layers—Toronto weather can flip fast, and so can indoor temps
  • Charge your phone beforehand—you’ll want a full battery for maps, notes, and photos

Let’s Make the Most of Your Time

Our goal? To make every showing count. Touring with us means getting expert insights, clear feedback, and the confidence to know whether a home is right—or not worth the second look. We want you to walk away from a day of showings feeling informed and empowered, not overwhelmed.

We treat your time like it’s our own, and we bring the same energy whether you’re seeing your first place or your forever home.

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    Joey Virgilio

    Joey Virgilio is a Real Estate Agent with the Toronto Livings Team at Sage Real Estate. Born and raised as a GTA native, his knowledge of the geography and market mixed with exceptional real estate services will leave you feeling nothing but confidence with your decision to hire him and the Toronto Livings Team.