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26 - Real Estate: The Oakville Beaver, W ednesday January 18, 2006 iv LISTED AT $234,000 LISTED & SOLD BY THE INVIDIATA I TEAM ! For you r free and I confidential market evaluation, call % our team today! Call Christopher 905-338-9000 ISKOKA-LIKE SETTING Stunning home w ithin enclave o f custom homes backing The Credit River. Approx. Incredible estate lo t o f approx. 1.4 acres w ith a Heritage designated main 9,000 SF o f luxury, media room, spectacular master & spa-like ensuite, wine cellar house b u ilt in the mid 1800's. Fully restored and a custom addition added th a t features $.1 bedrooms and a fabulous guest w in g w ith separate living and amazing fireplace elements. Enjoy the outdoors w ith a wrap veranda and quarters on the main floor. Historic original barn w ith 3 horse stalls, a detached garage w ith pool house, o u td o o r fireplace, pool and spa area. covered terrace, Gunite pool w ith cabana, tennis & basketball court ESS DIST. l i s t e d at $439,000 LISTED & SOLD BY THE INVIDIATA TEAM IN 1 DAY! For your free and confidential market evaluation, call our team today! Call Christopher 905-338-9000 READY TO GO SOOMBURUNC7llON~36 ACRES $1,299,000 E n te rta in e r's d re a m . English T u d o r-style c o u n try e sta te o n a p p ro x . 36 acres. U p d a te d k itc h e n w ith g ra n ite , h a rd w o o d flo o rs , 4 fire p la ce s. In g ro u n d p o o l, 2 ponds, b arn a nd o u tb u ild in g , u n iq u e tre e house. G re a t fo r h o b b y is t, landscaper, e q u e s tria n fa c ilty - m in u te s t o Burl/Q EW , 403/407. W OODHAVEN . $798,000 $349,900 N e w ly re n o v a te d b u n g a lo w in C entral O akville. Reno's inclu d in g n ew kitchen, n ew baths. D esigner colours, h a rd w o o d flo o rs m ain level, n e w A/C. Furnace, w in d o w s , ro o f redone in last 10 yrs. Incom e p o te n tia l w ith separate e n try to fu lly fin ish e d lo w e r level inclu d in g kitchen, bath, bedroom s. F a b u lo u s 4 r b e d ro o m c u s to m iz e d p la n , 'R iv e rw o o d ' m o d e l o n landscaped co n se rva tio n s trip in p re s tig io u s W o o d h a v e n c o m m u n ity . A p p ro x . 2,636 SF to ta lly u p g ra d e d ; g ra n ite , h a rd w o o d flo o rs , custom k itc h e n w ith stainlesssteel frid g e , stove, dishw asher. D esigner fin is h es a nd decor. Price includes lo t p re m iu m . o 'hen looking ahead into 2006, many wonder what the market will be like. We've all been accustomed to thinking seasonally for the right time to list a house for sale and many wonder, when is the best time? NOW is truly the spring Market! `Spring market in the middle of January' you may ask? Yes, in fact it's the perfect time to list your home, taking advantage of catching the C h risto p h er In vid ia ta , Sales beginning of the spring market - if you wait till April you real R epresentative f o r R e /M a x A b o u to w n e ly have missed that window of opportunity! R ea lty Corp., R ealtor. Many may wonder `where do I begin in getting my home ready to list? The following suggestions will help you with the beginning steps in getting your home ready! · It is very important that your home shows well. However, it is equally important that you don't stress yourself out in the process. After all, you and your family must live there. A few tips to follow before you list will minimize the stress when you put your home on the market. · Shampoo the carpets. Polish the floors. Wash walls, windows, blinds, drapes and lighting fixtures - don't forget to dust the ceiling fans! You may want to hire a cleaning service - a justified expense. Kitchens and bathroorfis should be spotless. Remove any unnecessary clutter on countertops. In the kitchen, clean the stove, fridge and microwave. In the bathroom re-caulk the tub if necessary and be sure the tile sparkles. · Storage areas and closets need attention too. Now isUie time to organize the garage sale you've been put ting off. Anything that you don't wish to move to your new home should be tagged and added to the "garage n sale" pile, taken to the nearest charity depot or thrown out! Anything left in storage closets should be neatly arranged. Remove as ,much clutter as possible. · Any repair item that needs attention needs it now. Dripping faucets, squeaking doors, chipped paint need to be fixed before your home goes on the market. If a prospective purchaser notices these items lacking they may wonder if there are other unseen problems. · Take notes as you walk the property. View your property through the eyes of a prospective purchaser. Note items that need attention without worrying about the time or cost. You can review the list and determine which items you are able to remedy. · On the exterior, clean anything that is dirty. Polish light fixtures, remove dirt and cobwebs from entry doors. Fix or replace anything that is broken or worn. Wash the windows. Pay careful attention to the front entry --this is a prospective purchaser's first impression of your home so make sure it is a good one! · In the garage eliminate as much clutter as possible. Hose it down. If it is a two-car garage, ensure that prospective purchasers can visualize parking their vehicles in it. When getting your home ready to list, remember to think in terms of a home that is sparkling clean, uncluttered and spacious. It will help your home to sell quicker and at the best possible price! For more information, please contact Christopher Invidiata, Sales Representative for RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp., Realtor at 905-339-3444 or visit the team website at www. invidiata. com THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN REAL ESTATE SERVICE -INTEGRITY ~ RESULTS