SELLING your homE wIth Working with homebuyers and sellers since 1995, Rose-Anne puts her

determination to work and helps every individual feel@home.

SELLING YOUR HOMEBuyers will come prepared with their own unique wishlist and will know when they’ve found the home they’ve been looking for. Having worked with both buyers and sellers, Rose-Anne knows exactly how to make the most popular features pop while downplaying any minor imperfections. You may feel like a costly renovation is necessary to get the best return – not so, and Rose-Anne would not suggest that you invest an exorbitant amount of money into the house you are leaving. Instead, she will help you to identify any potential red-fl ags so you can concentrate on those more reasonable fi xes. Big-ticket renovations may not actually increase the value the of your home enough to recover your investment – it is a careful balancing act and you can trust Rose-Anne to guide you in the right direction. Take advantage of Rose-Anne’s tried and true preparation, setup and staging tips that will maximize your home’s appeal so you can watch it sell quickly, and for top dollar!

WORKING WITH ROSE-ANNEA licensed realtor with more than 18 years of experience, Rose-Anne Freedman cares about where you live. Rose-Anne offers an invaluable combination of optimism and practicality by providing expert guidance to each and every one of her clients, delivering honest insight and a steadfast commitment. A knowledgeable, hardworking and driven individual, Rose-Anne will devote every resource at her disposal to help you sell your home or fi nd you a home that is all you imagined – and more. She simply won’t rest until you’re happy.

TOP FEATURES TO FOCUS ON

TOP DISTRACTIONS

KItChEN

Ample counter space Updated counters/cabinets Storage space

Dated appliances, counters, cabinets Cluttered counters Dirty counters, cabinets, appliances

DINING room

Size of room Flooring Light fi xture

Poor fl ooring (replace with hardwood or laminate)

No set-up as dining room Dated décor

mAStEr BEDroom/EN-SuItE

Large space (retreat feel)

Closet space En-suite bathroom

Personal items/cluttered closets Dated décor (bedroom or bathroom) TV, computer

BAthroomS

Updated décore and fi xtures Lots of storage (organized)

Personal items from counter and tub/shower Outdated décor and/or fi xtures

CurB APPEAL

Clean doors & windows (inside and outside)

Front door & garage door (paint if needed)

Flower beds/shrubs are maintained, grass is cut and trimmed

Roof

Basketball nets, kids toys Weeds in fl ower bed, lawn and driveway Poorly maintained

(doors, light fi xtures, roof, driveway)

FAmILy room/ GrEAt room

Fireplace Great view Flooring and size of room

Personal items/collectibles Incorrect furniture placement

(impedes traffi c fl ow or makes the room feel too small)

Dated décor and/or fl ooring

LIVING room

Fireplace and/or hardwood fl oors Great view Large space

All collections and personal photos Extra or awkward arrangement of furniture Wallpaper, unusual paint colour or dated décor

B.B.A. / Broker

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OPEN HOUSE OR SHOWING CHECKLISTToday’s buyers are looking for properties that are move-in ready. All showings and open houses need to make the right fi rst impression.

EXtErIor (Seasonal)

Add colour with mulch and/or greenery Maintain lawns/shrubs Remove pet waste, leaves, weeds Shovel and salt driveway and walkways Clean front door/garage Pick up toys Sand/Stain stairs and deck

uPPEr LEVEL Address lighting (illuminate dark corners)

Clean bathrooms Depersonalize All beds are made Conceal valuables No items on the stairs

mAIN FLoorING Address heating/AC Ensure fl oors are clean Have inviting odour Remove garbage Turn all lights on Depersonalize Hide signs of pet(s) Remove clutter from entrance Spotless kitchen Remove clutter/confi dential info

LowEr LEVEL / BASEmENt Change cat litter (out of sight)

Lighting in utility room Organize home offi ce Pick up toys Tidy laundry room

Affi liates Realty Ltd., BrokerageIndependently Owned and Operated

Strandherd Dr.

Jockvale Road

Greenbank Rd.

Longfields Dr.

Marketplace Ave.

Riocan Ave.

129 Riocan Ave.