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Shireen Preksta Realty Inc. Brokerage®

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ROYAL LEPAGESINCE 1989

$417,500• F A S H I O N A B L E FREEHOLD - LAKESHORE WOODS •UPGRADES GALORE •Approx. 2200 sq. ft. •2+1 BR, 3.5 bath •Maple kitchen w/granite, island & walk out to deck & fenced yard •Family rm. w/FP •Professionally finished lower level rec rm., den & home theater w/walk out •Pay no condo fees •OAKVILLE/BURLINGTON BORDER

$267,500•HEADON FOREST END UNIT •Neutral & bright 4 BR, 3 bath backing onto GREENSPACE •LR w/FIREPLACE & DR walks out to DECK & FULLY FENCED PATIO •Eat-in oak kit. •Fin. rec. rm. w/large windws •Re-shingled, new windows & C/A •BURLINGTON

$339,000•POPULAR CENTRAL LOCATION •3 BR, 1.5 bath 4 lvl. SS on BEAUTIFUL fenced MATURE lot •LR w/FP •Den walks out to patio •DR walks out to DECK •Reno'd mn. bath, 5 appliances •Single gar./dbl. drive (06)•Many new windows •Re-shingled (07), walkways (06) •BURLINGTON

$559,000•SOUGHT AFTER TYANDAGA ON RAVINE •Impeccable 4 BR, 2.5 reno'd baths, centre hall plan •Fam. rm. w/FP walks out to PATIO & TREED PRIVACY •Formal DR & LR w/FP •Fin. rec. rm. •Hrdwd. & Porcelain flrs., Re-shingled, Newer windows, Prof. landscaping •BURLINGTON

$689,000 •PRESTIGIOUS ROSELAND •Renovated 4 BR, 3 bath classic centre hall w/lg. principle rms. •LR w/FP opens to conservatory w/walk out to PRIVATE MATURE SETTING •White kit. w/island & BI's opens to fam. rm. w/FP •Mn. flr. den •Hrdwd., skylights ++ •BURLINGTON

$4,999,000•MAGNIFICENT COUNTRY ESTATE ON 10+ ACRES •Architecturally designed 15,000 sq. ft. with exceptional craftsmanship throughut •5 BRs, 6.5 bath open concept with luxury conveniences •Sep. nanny quarters •Indoor & outdoor pools, tennis court, horse barn & incredible landscaping •Gated serene oasis •Minutes from all amenities •BURLINGTON

As a homeseller, what should we do to get themost money for our home?

Homesellers should concentrate onimproving the first impression theirhome makes on potential buyers "toimprove chances for selling thehome."

Put yourself in the shoes of thebuyer and ask what effect a poor firstimpression would have on your ulti-mate decision regarding the home. I recom-mend several inexpensive touch-ups the sellershould consider.

1. Keep the lawn and shrubbery well-mani-cured. As simple as this is, it's extremelyimportant because it conveys the idea that thehome's owner cares about the home's appear-ance and condition.

2. Paint the exterior, if necessary. But makesure that the colour or colours you choose areacceptable to the vast majority of potentialbuyers.

3. See that the gutters and downspouts arein good repair.

4. Repair or replace shutters or awningswhere necessary.

5. Check the roof for missing shingles andfill in those gaps.

6. Resurface your driveway, if necessary.The seller should be aware of "buyer psy-

chology" in sale negotiations. If the homeappears to be in a state of disrepair, the buyerwill tend to deduct supposed repair costs fromthe asking price. In fact, the buyer will likelytry to deduct more than the obvious costs incase he or she missed something or underesti-mated the costs.

Buyers want a clean home so make sureyour's sparkles. Most real estate agents cansupply you with a checklist to ensure youhome shows its best.

Adam Campbell is a broker with AdvantagePlus Realty Inc. and members of Ontario RealEstate Association (OREA), Canadian RealEstate Association (CREA), Oakville Milton &District Real Estate Board (OMDREB),Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) andHamilton, Burlington Real Estate Board(HBREB). Adam can be reached at 905-844-4444.

Dress your house for selling success

ADAM CAMPBELL

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CHRISTOPHER INVIDIATASales Representative

905-338-9000

$989,000

286 WATSON, OAKVILLEAll the work has been done in this completelyrenovated home on tree lined street in OldOakville. Gorgeous hardwood floors, crownmouldings, Pella windows, new gas furnace,A/C, new roof shingles, 3 wood burningfireplaces, open kitchen. Tastefully decorated inFarrow and Ball colours. Fully finished lowerlevel with walkout to west facing yard.

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Aboutowne Realty Corp., BrokerageIndependently owned & operated

2446 VALLEY RIDGE DR., OAKVILLESuper loaded town home. Fabulous view! Hickory H/W Floors, Granite counters,Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite Backsplash. Great room flooded by light, Sliding glass to deck over looking ravine. H/W Staircase open to both levels withiron pickets. Separate dining room w/ coffered ceiling, lavish master bedroom.$599,000

OPEN HOUSE SUN 2-4PM