When Ryan and his wife reached out to DCI Properties about selling their home 45 minutes north of London in a town called Teeswater, they were feeling the pressure of big life changes. Ryan worked full-time as a game developer, and his wife, a nurse, had just accepted a new position at a hospital in Kitchener. Her new job meant a 45-minute commute each way; far too long to manage sustainably, and the couple knew it was time to move.
Their home, however, needed work. They had started a bathroom renovation, but progress had stalled, and there were other updates needed throughout the property. The thought of fixing it up, listing it, and juggling showings while preparing for a move during COVID just felt overwhelming.
They’d been talking about selling for a couple of years, but this job change was the push they needed. They had a friend who’d sold privately and had mentioned that it was much simpler than the traditional process, especially for homes that needed a little TLC. That’s what led them to DCI Properties.
From their first conversation, Ryan appreciated that our team was approachable, transparent, and flexible. During COVID, selling was even more complicated: listings were flying off the market in days, banks were tightening up, and coordinating the sale and purchase at the same time was stressful. Ryan and his wife needed flexibility. The ability to move when they were ready and not be rushed into a closing date that didn’t align with finding their next home.
We made them a fair offer that allowed them to sell as-is, skip repairs, and even leave behind any items they didn’t want to take. Most importantly, we built in flexibility on the closing date so that their sale could happen smoothly, without jeopardizing their new purchase.
A few months later, they found their next home, closed with DCI, and moved with ease. No hidden fees, no cleaning, no stress – just a fair and simple transaction during a time when everything else felt uncertain.
For Ryan and his wife, selling with DCI gave them exactly what they needed: peace of mind, flexibility, and the freedom to focus on the next chapter.
💬 Ryan’s Experience in His Own Words
“Selling and buying homes during COVID is both stressful and scary. We had been looking for a new place for months, but everything that was listed went in days, with bids well over asking.
Our home was old and needed work. We knew we could either spend a lot of money to fix things up or sell as-is. We stumbled across DCI Properties in our endless searching and took a chance. They were friendly, professional, and seemed like a small, close business that wanted to work with their clients — that was key for us.
They returned to us with a very fair offer on our home, with the added bonus that we didn’t have to do anything! We could even leave stuff behind if we wished — no cleaning needed.
But the biggest thing for us was the ability to sell on our terms and have the sale date pushed if something came up. This made finding a new place less stressful.
Well, fast forward a few months — we found a place and have since closed the sale with DCI. No complications, no hidden fees, no stress.
Honestly, best choice we ever made.
If you’re looking for an easy out with a company that will work with you, then DCI is great.”
— Ryan Beland
💡 Why This Matters
Selling a home can be complicated, especially when life changes are happening all at once. For Ryan and his wife, balancing new jobs, home renovations, and the uncertainty of COVID made the process feel impossible. What they needed was simplicity and flexibility; and that’s exactly what DCI Properties provided.
We understand that every homeowner’s story is different. Whether you’re relocating for work, downsizing, or just ready for a change, our goal is to make selling your home as stress-free as possible. With fair offers, flexible closing dates, and honest communication, we help homeowners move forward with confidence, no matter what life throws their way.
📞 Call or text us at 226-212-4800
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