The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

iFExec homes worth more (Continued from page 3) 3 jumped close to nine per cent in value, rising from $505,000 one year ago to $550,000 in $ October, 1994. In Central Toronto, the price of a senior executive home rose five per cent to $840,000, up from $800,000 last year. vemL Y, Ne § 5 ® The detached bungalow in Etobicokeâ€" South Etobicoke rose close to nine per cent, rising $14,000 to $173,000 in October, 1994. In Suburban Toronto, communities such as Ajax, Markham, Unionville, and Georgetown experienced price appreciation in virtually every housing category. For example, in both Markham and Unionville, the price of a detached bungalow increased about four per cent, climbing to $228,000 and $250,000 respectively. In Must be sold, 2 bedroom units, with fireplace in living room _ and 5 appliances. Excellent value at $98,500. Call now â€" won‘t last. REAMEX_ REALTY ENTERPRISES INC. 905â€"855â€"2200 POWER OF SAL GLEN ABBEY Sales Representative The senior executive category in Oakville appreciated close to 10 per cent, rising from $330,000 in October, 1993 to its current value of $345,000. In Thomhill, the same property rose three per cent in value, rising from $330,000 last year to $340,000. In Mississauga, the price of an exclusive detached twoâ€"storey home rose close to seven per cent to $230,000 in October, 1994, up from $215,000 last year. Gerogetown, the price of a standard twoâ€" storey home rose close to seven per cent, risâ€" ing from $178,000 one year ago to $190,000 in October, 1994. The standard townhouse in Milton jumped just over seven per cent to $125,000, up from $116,500 last year at this time. Stephens ROY STEPHENS REALTY INC. REALTOR 4 Bed. Freehold Townhome, Quiet Location Southi of Marine Dr. Features include 2 FP.‘s, New Windows, Neutral Decor, Large Deck. Asking $187,900./0ffer. Call _ GRAHAM BEZER, Assoc. Broker, at 639â€"6111. NEW LISTING BRONTE In addition to holding open houses for the public, real estate practitioners also conduct open houses for other real estate professionâ€" als. This gives them a chance to promote their listings with other practitioners who may have suitable buyers who would be interested in these particular properties. pen houses are a marketing tool which can give a home exposure, allowing several potential purâ€" chasers to view properties over the course of a day or two â€" usually on a weekend. Your property should be in topâ€"notch condition to create a favorable and lasting first impression with potential buyers. Keep your lawn trimmed and tidy. Also make sure that all trees, hedges and shrubs look neat â€" not unruly. Trim branches that block the view of your home or hide some of its best assets. Repair any unsightly cracks or holes in your walkway or steps that could prove to be a safety hazard. And don‘t leave tools and toys strewn around the front or backyards. These detract from your home, making it look like an obstacle course. They could also prove to be hazardous. If your trim or siding looks dirty, wash it using an appropriate cleaning solution. And if your paintwork is peeling or blistering, it‘s time for some cosmetic surgery. A little paint can go a long way to enhance the marâ€" ketability and curb appeal of your home. Indoors, open up curtains and blinds to let in as much natural light as possible. This helps Open house hints Oe TN ROYAL LePAGE t C3 Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd. Broker Your Realtor will recommend that you leave the premises during the open house to help make prospective buyers feel as comâ€" fortable and relaxed as possible. If you‘re in the house, purchasers are likely to be more intimidated and reluctant to give your home the thorough viewing it deserves. You want people to fully appreciate all the attributes your home has to offer â€" and they may not feel like opening closets and cupboards or talking about decorating possiâ€" bilities if you‘re in the house. Rooms should also be thoroughly aired and as fresh as possible â€" particularly if you have pets or someone in your family is a smoker. show your home to its best advantage. Be sure to remove any clutter and rearrange furâ€" niture that might impede traffic flow. Make arrangements for you, your chilâ€" dren and pets to have a dayâ€"long outing durâ€" ing the open house. (After all, you don‘t want Fido jumping on or barking at prospecâ€" tive buyers â€" and you certainly don‘t want purchasers to mistakenly let Fluffy, your indoor cat, out the back door.) Before you leave, put all personal properâ€" ty like jewelry, medications and fragile items well out of harm‘s way, in a safe, secure storage place. Don‘t leave any money lying around. To make sure everything is secure and ready to receive visitors, quickly inspect your home with your Realtor just before you leave. Mc Sales Representative