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EXPERT ADVICE - PREPARING YOUR HOME TO MAKE A LASTING IMPRESSION!

jacqueline.chilliak@century21.ca — Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

JACQUIE AND DERRICK CHILLIAK OF CENTURY 21 FUSION IN SASKATOON OFFER THIS EXPERT ADVICE:

Many potential home sellers often ask me why some homes sell quicker than others. There are many reasons that impact how quickly a home sells—price, condition, time of year, personal motivation and location. Often though, it deals specifically with what type of impression your home has left with a prospective buyer. Because we are heading into the spring market and the time of year that most potential sellers consider as the time to sell, we are going to share some helpful hints that will set your home apart from others.

Determine when you want to actually have your home ready for the market prior to the time you would like to have that “For Sale” sign installed. This is important. Preparing your home can take time, and delays can impact the number of homes you may be competing against.
Have a professional REALTOR® come into your home and give you some advice on what upgrades may be required and should be done to give you good return per dollar invested. This will assist with modernizing your home and allow you to set a realistic asking price.
Make your home shine from the outside in—spring-clean the exterior. Maximizing street appeal is important to the initial first impression.

Wash your windows.
Dispose of any pet excrement that may have been missed over the winter
Power rake and thoroughly water your lawn.
Sweep and rinse away any winter salt and gravel from driveway and garage.
Take down Christmas lights.
Rake out any old debris from ﬂowerbeds, turn the beds over and plant some colourful ﬂowers.
Ensure your eaves and down spouts are clean and in good repair

Once you have the outside shining, move inside.

De-clutter your home and remove excess personal photographs and items of value.
Oil & grease door hinges and locks to ensure REALTORS® have “fight-free” access when showing.
Make the bathrooms and kitchen sparkle: wash grimy kitchen cabinets and shine up bathroom fixtures and mirrors.
Fix leaky faucets, replace burnt out or low-light bulbs with regular light bulbs for maximum luminance.
Empty out full closets and storage spaces.
Make sure furniture placement allows for an open, bright feel and easy ﬂow between rooms.
Wash the windows, blinds and light fixtures.
Pet lovers, put pet food in airtight containers, empty litter boxes daily and ensure pet blankets, baskets and kennels are cleaned regularly.

List your home with a REALTOR® on MLS®. They are trained to deal with buyer objections and provide advice to buyers. Remember, the first impression of your home is often the lasting impression and if a buyer’s agent is impressed, their clients will be, resulting in a quicker sale and a higher price for your home.

For more information on what your home might need or for a professional market evaluation, please call us at 306-222-7211/306-230-6919 or email us at saskatoonrealtor@aol.com. We have over 40 years of experience and would be happy to help.

Eight Canadian Century 21 firms top list of Easter Seals fundraisers

jacqueline.chilliak@century21.ca — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

I am extremely proud of all the people at Century 21 Fusion who made our office Number 6 world wide in money raised last year for Easter Seals. Outstanding Agents with Outstanding Results!

Eight Canadian Century 21 firms top list of Easter Seals fundraisers

Century 21 Real Estate LLC says its brokers and agents raised $1.97 million in 2011 on behalf of Easter Seals. This year, eight of the Top 21 leading fundraisers in the Century 21 System are Canadian firms, led by Century 21 Dome Realty in Regina.

The other top Canadian fundraisers are Century 21 B.J. Roth Realty, Barrie, Ont.; Century 21 Assurance Realty, Kelowna, B.C.; Century 21 Seller’s Choice, St. John’s, Nfld.; Century 21 Fusion, Saskatoon; Century 21 First Canadian, London, Ont.; Century 21 A.L.L. Stars Realty, Edmonton; and Century 21 Classic Realty, Dartmouth, N.S.

Calling all IPhone Users!

jacqueline.chilliak@century21.ca — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CENTURY 21 Canada has launched the first national real estate App for the IPhone. This App makes it easy to search for homes on the go. It leverages IPhone's built-in location technology to allow you to see available homes nearby; get directions to open houses in the area; and view high resolution property photos. Whether you're looking to buy, looking to sell, or just looking, the Century21.ca IPhone App helps you Get Connected to More^TM.

Download the free App from iTunes today.

This App may be useful if you are thinking of buying or selling·

CENTURY 21 Conexus Realty Ltd. Hits Million Dollar Milestone

jacqueline.chilliak@century21.ca — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CENTURY 21 Conexus Realty Ltd. is pleased to have raised over one million dollars for Easter Seals™ Saskatchewan. CENTURY 21 Conexus Realty Ltd. has been a champion of Easter Seals™ Saskatchewan for 16 years and reached the one million dollar milestone in 2010.

A celebration was held on Tuesday, December 14 at the Holiday Inn Regina to commemorate the occasion.

While CENTURY 21 Conexus Realty Ltd. is proud of their fundraising accomplishments to date, they have no plans on slowing down. They will continue to raise funds for Easter Seals in 2011.

Click on the links below to learn more about the Million Dollar Milestone.

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