B3 - Friday, July 43, 1984 - North Shore News

TIPS FOR HOMEOWNERS
Eight ways to increase value

Local realtors offer eight easy steps for making your
home worth more on today’s real estate market

THE PRIDE of home
ownership and the effort
that goes into making it your
home have practical benefits
— the value of your home
increases and makes it possi-
ble to move from starter
home to dream house.

There are projects galore
for adding to that value and,
at the same time, adding to .
your comfort and = enjoy-
ment. Open carports can be
enclosed to become secure
Barages. An outside
sundeck, or a portion of
one, can be roofed and wall-
ed to form a= solanum.
Basement space can be
allocated to everything from
a family recreation room to
a special area for informal
entertaining.

SHIRLEY JOY ADRIEN TAYLER

But if you’re at the point
of putting you house on the
market, or already have,
there are a number of steps
you can take, at little or no
cost, to ensure you get lop
dollar for your pride and
joy. -

For this issue of Homes,
the News has canvassed four
North Shore realtors for
their tips on how to put
more money into your
pockets.

Hemisphere Realty

e Make sure the house is
in a good state of repair. If
any painting needs to be
done, do it.

¢ Having a tidy yard is
important but landscaping
can really add to the value o&
a home without entailing a
major expense.

e Street appeal is very im-
portant. Before you put your

house on the market,
refinish or repaint the front
door, the steps leading to it
and the porch area to create
a good first impression.

© Buyers look for
spaciousness and storage.
Closets and cupboards that
are jammed full look smaller
than they really are.

Delco Realty

e Show you care. If your
home is kept neat and tidy
inside and out, you won’t be
faced with major work when
it comes time to sell.

© You may be used to
dripping taps, doors that
stick and broken window
latches, but they will have an
adverse impact on buyers.

TONY ROSSETTI
Royal Trast

e Make sure that attics,
basements and storage areas
are cleaned, organized and
accessible.

e Pay attention to the en-
trance to the home. Steps
should be in good repair, ex-
terior lights should all be
working and house numbers
should be visible and replac-

ed if neccesary.

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