Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Senior Living Transitions
Your Next Steps was founded by three compassionate women who recognized the challenges seniors face when transitioning from long-time homes. Our full-service approach combines expertise in downsizing, real estate, and senior care to create seamless, stress-free transitions tailored to individual needs. With over a decade of combined experience in senior real estate, professional organizing, and occupational therapy, our team prioritizes compassionate care while managing every aspect of relocationfrom decluttering and home preparation to moving and post-transition support.We maintain partnerships with local charities and storage facilities to maximize value for clients, and our CTRS-certified professionals ensure safe, respectful handling of belongings. As active members of the Senior Real Estate Specialist Council, we blend industry-leading standards with personalized service to help seniors navigate life's next chapter with dignity and ease.
Services
Senior Relocation
Downsizing Services
Real Estate Sales
Homecare Therapy
Content Sales
Packing & Storage
Home Staging
Retirement Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer CTRS-certified senior moving specialists with 10+ years of relocation experience
- Our team includes award-winning real estate agents in Canada's top 3%
- We provide in-home occupational therapy assessments for safe senior living arrangements
- We implement a patented downsizing process preserving sentimental value while maximizing space
- Our partnerships with local charities enable tax-deductible donations of unwanted items
Associations and certifications
- Senior Real Estate Specialists (SRES)
What people say
Compassionate care
Stress-free transitions
Efficient service
Excellent communication
Professional team
Services
Senior Relocation
Our CTRS-certified specialists manage complete senior relocations with compassionate care and logistical expertise. We coordinate every detail from initial assessment to final unpacking, ensuring safe transportation of belongings while respecting emotional attachments. Our process includes floor plan analysis, furniture placement planning, and staged transitions that minimize stress for seniors and families.
Downsizing Services
We provide empathetic downsizing assistance that balances practical space optimization with emotional considerations. Our team helps categorize possessions, organize estate sales, and coordinate donations while preserving cherished memories. The process includes strategic space planning for new residences and professional packing services tailored to senior needs.
Senior Real Estate
SRES-certified agents maximize home sale profits through targeted staging, professional photography, and market-specific strategies. We handle complete home preparation including repairs, painting, and virtual tour creation. Our services include pricing strategy development and negotiation support specifically tailored to senior sellers' needs.
Homecare Therapy
Registered occupational therapists conduct comprehensive home safety evaluations and adaptive equipment recommendations. Services include cognitive assessments, mobility aid prescriptions, and home modification planning. We focus on maintaining independence through environmental adaptations and personalized care planning.
Content Sales
We organize on-site estate sales and auctions to liquidate household contents efficiently. Our process includes item appraisal, pricing strategy development, and marketing through multiple channels. We maximize client returns while providing donation coordination services that benefit local communities and offer tax advantages.
People
Danielle Demerino
Senior Real Estate Specialist
Award-winning SRES-certified real estate agent with 10+ years experience preparing and selling senior properties. Recognized among Canada's top 3% Realtors for compassionate client care and market expertise.
Brittany Huggins
Professional Organizer
Certified project manager with 13 years of senior relocation experience. Specializes in creating joyful moving experiences through personalized downsizing strategies and meticulous attention to detail.
Kate Whitehead
Occupational Therapist
Healthcare professional with 15 years of experience in senior home safety assessments. Expert in cognitive evaluations and adaptive equipment prescriptions for elderly clients' transition needs.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We serve the Greater Toronto Area including Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Scarborough, North York, and Pickering.
Do you handle complete home clearances?
Yes, we manage full home clearances including donation coordination, content sales, and garbage removal.
Are your services available for urgent relocations?
While we recommend planning ahead, we accommodate urgent senior relocations with 48-hour response times.
How do you handle valuable or sentimental items?
Our team uses specialized packing materials and follows client-specific protocols to protect valuable and sentimental possessions.
Can you assist with post-move adjustments?
Yes, our occupational therapists provide post-move home safety assessments and adaptive equipment recommendations.
