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Tips for a successful open ho:use_ Hosting an open house is a valu- able exercise in the home selling pro- cess, so it is important to do it right, says Costa Poulopoulos, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association. “Just as visitors are expected to follow certain etiquette when entering an open house, hosts of open houses have their own set of rules to follow.” To leave a good impression with visitors, Poulopoulos recommends the following tips to homeowners hosting an open house: Lawc: Visitors won’t feel as com- fortable exploring the home with you present. If you can‘t leave, try to be as inconspicuous as possible to give visi- tors an opportunity to experience the home. No pets: Cats, dogs and other ani- mals should be out of the house and any pet smells should be eliminated as much as possible. Any visible cages and pet dishes should appear spot- less. Kup it dam: A clean home sug- gests that the home is well cared for. Clear the drive: Give your visitors somewhere to park, especially if street parking is not available or hard to come by. More information is available at www.wedothehomework.ca. wwwnewscanadacom There are many terms you’ll hear real estate profes- sionals use during your home buying process. While there are too many to list, these are a few you‘ll surely hear at least once: Get to know a little real estate language I Buyer Agony Agreement: Establishes a formal and exclusive relationship between the potential buyer and the broker and its representatives. repay the entire amount of a mongatge. Closing Date: The date on which the title and keys to the property are transferred from the seller to the buyer, and the money is paid._ A A Mom informatiofi is- available at wwwwedothe- homeworkca. The number of years it takes to www. newscanada. com