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Larissa HadleyManaging Broker

250-674-1514lhadley@century21rison.com

32 E OLD N THOMPSON HWY • CLEARWATER, BC, V0E 1N0 • PH: 250-674-3999

RISON REALTY

328 Riverview Cres. $214,800Dutch Lake subdivision, .38 ac lot.Open, spacious & upgradedSome new fl ooring, soaker tub, new wood stove. Outside entry offi ce. The back yard is fenced & front has a circle paved driveway.

1068 Scott Drive $114,900Raft River area, 12x68 mobile, w. large addition totaling 1632 sfNew metal roof, 3 bdrms, lrg lvg/dining area.Wood stove in entrance Lots of upgrades done. Big back yard with fi re pit.

231 Blair Place $249,900Large 0.56 acre lot with utilities underground.Large living room w/ woodstove.Kit has a lot of cupboards & a bay window in the dining roomDouble garage and is on a full basement.

1950 Dunn Lk Rd $369,00048+ acres on NT River. Barn w/power, water, chicken run & pig sty. Seasonal creek, & is fenced & x-fenced. Inclds equip. Produces 700 sq. hay bales. 3 bdrm w/new laminate, baseboards, paint, rock FP & updated bath.

257 Glen Road $490,000Commercial mall & hall w/permit for 160 seating available. The hall has a commercial kitchen, storage & fenced back yard. Presently has 2 tenants FT & 1 PT & 1 avail for rent. The Vendors are willing to discuss all options. 24 hrs notice

420 Ritchie Road $299,900Rancher on .42 ac w/UG spklrs is set against grassland.Bright, kitchen w/island counter.Wood stove & C/vac. Lrg windowsShop 12x16, wood shed & 2nd drive for RV.Close to Shopping centre

245 PHILLIPS RD $249,900Rancher on a basement, totally renod w/new kitchen, tile & wood fl oor, windows, propane FP, heated bath fl oor, electric back up heat. Lrg deck 2/seating & glass panels, RV storage, one car garage. Breathtak-ing views. Located in Blackpool

1215 THOMPSON DRIVE $234,900Lrg. reno’d rancher on.35 acres.Ideal for 1st time home buyers or retirees. Heated tile, pantry, cold rm, storage, water fi ltration w/new hot water tank & greenhouse. Covered deck & sundeck.

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908 Clw Village Rd. $54,000 New septic. Hydro & ph. at lot line. 6419 Clw Valley Rd. $79,900 Wooded 10 acres, Min. to Wells Gray, Zoned C-4 possibility of campground.761 Hoirup Rd. $94,900 15+ acres, partial foundation, water & Hydro.

Lot A Trout Creek Rd. $159,90013+ acres off hwy. Private, building site w/a drilled well & septic.

5233 Clw Valley Rd $164,90030 acres Excellent building site. Subdivid-able. Lots of trees Close to town.

In 2010 Century 21 Rison Realty & its realtors have donated $1500 to local charities on behalf

of the owners of the sold properties listed by Century 21 Rison Realty.

The campaign was so successful, that we will continue this promotion in 2011. Each time one of our listings sells, we donate $50 to a local charity of the Seller’s choice on their behalf. Thank you to our listing clients for helping us to give back to our

community

324 Harby Road $549,900Custom hm-2 acres, view of Dutch Lk. Decks on 2 sides w/view. Lrg foyer, heated fl rs & lrg lvng rm. Delx ktch fi r cab, granite CT, BI appl & WI pantry. Loft, lux. master w/BI dress-ers, jetted tub. 2bdrm basement suite & lrg family rm & much more.

152 Brookfi eld Road $209,000.5 acre w/lots of upgrades. Tiled & HW. Lrg master w/ensuite. Oil heat & newer WS. Fully fi nished base-ment w/lrg fam rm. New deck & hot tub. A garage/shop, RV shed & fi repits a few things that make this home unique.

4431 Airfi eld Road Barriere $149,900Court order #43687. Double wide on full basement on a 0.36 acre lot in central Barriere. Close to amenities. Some upgrades, 4 bdrms up, 2 bthrms. Spacious living areas. Schedule A applies.

206 Murtle Road $389,900NEW 4 bdrm & 3 bath w/ circle drive. Tiled foyer & maple HW fl oors. The open concept, lvng & dining rm w/mountain view also seen from the deck. Dream kitchn, modern baths, WI closets, Levelor blinds & 2 laundry rms.

5289 Clearwater Valley Road $399,900Custom built 10 acres near parkVaulted ceilings, skylights, HW fl oors, high end appliances, Covered veranda & 12x32 deck w/view. Guest house, sauna, steam room, certifi ed WS

680 Hoirup Road $299,90083.4 acres with over a mile of accessible riverfrontPrivate hobby farm site.Older house on the property with a nice kitchen,Covered deck & laminate fl ooring

408 Riverside Road $99,900Vavenby Thrift Store, established store, has community awareness & great place to sell used articles & clothing. Lrg older building on ce-ment foundation, approx 1100 sq ft on corner lot. C2 zoning fl exible for own business.

1437 Davy Road $229,900Remodeled 3 level split. Lrg kitchen tiled fl oor. Plank fl ooring throughout most of the home Spacious fl oor plan. 5 bdrms, lrg sundeck, mature lands/c, shed & back alley access. New certifi ed wood stove - WETT inspected.

1950 Davy Road $179,900Lrg lot in Miller subdivision. New HE furnace & WETT approved wood stove, electrical panel & more. 5 appliances & water softener. Back lane & easy access. Mountain views & fenced yard Great starter home

145 NORFOLK ROAD$239,9003 bdrm w/oak cabinets, dining area, private deck & garden. Walking distance to schls & hosp. Laminate fl ooring & fresh paint. Mountain views. New windows Offering $2000 cash back rebate

348 ROBSON PLACE ROAD$329,900Beautiful & well maintained w/fi nished basement. Open kitchen & lrg living rm & 2 FP. Double garage, sundecks, shed & fully lndsc’d w/UG sprinklers. Moun-tain view. Great family home.

357 ROBSON PLACE ROAD$339,900Classy! On city water & sewer. Open fl oor plan w/family room & den in basement. The custom tile work, HW, sundeck & private yard are just a few of its features. Close to amenities

357 ROBSON PLACE ROAD$349,9007 acre hobby incld barns & tack rm. Fenced / x fenced. New ktchn w/tile fl oor & bath tub surround. Propane & wood WETT stove. Updated plumbing/electrical. Lrg addition. Close to town. Fruit trees

307 WYNDHAVEN DRIVE $499,900 Lrg.& open. 2 bdrms, on main w/4pc bath, lrg master w/4pc ensuite, & garden drs. IG diamond pool, lndsc’d. Finished basemnt. Lrg carport & 2200 sf 2-bay shop w/drive thru bay & 3pc bath. $10,000 cash back.

149 WADLEGGER ROAD$486,900Executive 3bdrm 2 bth on lge lot. Modern kit & family din w/tile fl rg. Din rm HW fl r. Lvgrm has a F/P & wndws to the deck & lands/c yard. A lge master suite w/5 pce bath jacuzzi tub. Many improvements.

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1950 Old N Thompson Hwy. $399,900 3 bdrm mdlr open design, pellet stove, double garage, 24x40 shop on 100 acres. Good pasture, wet lands & hay fi eld. Inground pool w/cement deck. Inclds older log cabin on approx 7 acres.

734 Clearwater Village Rd. $559,900Newly reno’d 10 unit motel & 5 cabins, some w/ kitchenettes, Lrg. building contains a gift shop & healing centre (contents available). In the heart of Clearwater, 3.26 acres w/rm to expand. Near Hospital.

323 Cary Road$129,900Commercial property zoned C-2, close to town center. Great for mechanical shop, automotive shop, or light industrial. HST applicable. Has a great view. One of the few commercial lots in Clearwater.COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL

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2 NORTH THOMPSON CONNECTION, Monday, April 4, 2011 North Thompson Star/Journal and The Clearwater Times

Kathy CampbellPh: 250-672-1070 • Toll Free: 1-877-672-6611

Fx: 250-672-1071#2 – 4353 Conner Road, Barriere

WEBSITE: www.barriereproperties.com • Email: kathy@barriereproperties.com

Integrity RealtyIntegrity Realty

LOTS & ACREAGES408 Yellowhead Hwy #5 CLEARWATER – 15.83

Acres Prime Privacy. Drilled Well $235,000

4653 Barriere Town Rd - 3.75 Acres Town water$195,000

393 McLean Rd - .26 Acres Modulars Welcome$65,000

3710 Louis Creek Rd. - 1 Acre River front$89,000

2955 Buffalo Springs Rd - 41.76 Acres$119,000

3621 Glengrove – 10 Acres – BARRIERE Easy access, Private, quiet area, No Thru Road

$169,0004685 Barriere Town Road - Barriere - .47Acre

$69,000

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL4649 Barriere Town Rd - 0.97 Acres

$70,0005146 Barriere Town Road - Barriere 1.12 Acres

$89,000NAPA AUTO PARTS -Conner Rd

$265,000

RECREATIONALLt 1.3 Barriere Lakes FSR - 0.24 Acres

$122,000Lt. 13.3 Barriere Lakes FSR – 0.09 Acres

$107,000Lt. 13.4 Barriere Lakes FSR - 0.15 Acres

$139,000

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WelcomeNEW PRICE

960 Vista Point BARRIERE - 10.13 AcresNice older DW mobile – 2bdrms & den, 5pc bath lndry entry, galley kitchen, dining & lvngrm w/lots of potential – located in the middle of the acreage w/a few outbuildings and a Lean-to

shelter.

$259,000

416 Richie Road - ClearwaterA Little Piece of Heaven in the Sunshine Valley. 3 bdrm hm, 2

full baths, m/bdrm walk-in closet. Dbl blacktop driveway leading to garage/workshop. ½ acre all nicely landscaped. Beautiful &

quiet. All appliances. By apptmt only. Call Kathy

$259,000

397 McLean Rd BARRIERENew Home. Luxury rancher – over 1800sf of beauty. Open

fl oor plan w/3bdrm & den. Design your own deck off the dining room garden doors. Pamper yourself in this deluxe ensuite which includes a double sink vanity, oval soaker tub & new

steam shower.$284,900

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SALE4697 Barriere Town Road – BARRIERE

Cute little one bedroom bungalow with metal roof, set well back of the road on .39 acre lot. Nice yard, newer septic

system, wood shed, storage area. Walk to all amenities. Your choice of electric or wood heating. Great starter or retirement

on a fi xed pension. $139,000

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310 Vavenby Bridge Rd VAVENBYEnjoy the wonderful weather year round in a small community. 2bdrm w/own bath at each end of the home, open lvng, dining,

& kitchen down middle, w/a ¾ length covered deck facing bkyd. Corner lot.

$107,000

#9 616 Armour Road BARRIEREOlder lovely home located on one of the largest fenced lot

areas of the park. Great starter or retirement. All appliances go with - BONUS

$26,000

4081 McNab Rd - LITTLE FORT - 79.72 AcresMirror Lake (approx 8 acres) - own it al. Crown land on 3 sides & public rd. through NE corner. Magnifi cent log home (near lock up stage). Octagon cabin/beach house w/central cooking facilities & rock based F/P hydro, phone, 2 water licences & well established.

Fantastic property in the heart of recreation paradise. $850,000

4580 Barriere Town Rd BARRIEREDowntown – walk to all amenities – 4 bdrm- 3bath. Over

2.000sf well maintained – w/potential to rezone to Commercial. Mortgage helper studio. All appliances are

inclusive F/S/W/D/EW & Chest Freezer.

$339,000

410 Defosses Rd – 1.05 Acres – CLEARWATER2 titles- pkg deal. Private, cul-de-sac, mobile needs TLC, “as is/where is” .34 acre lot w/fully reg. approved septic. A stop over while building your dream home. Great location on .74

Acre parklike setting next door included. Cute log cabin/storage shed/children’s playhouse included. A must see. Get gardening.

$120,000

400 Desfosses Rd – 1.05 Acres – CLEARWATERA sweet possibility for the right buyer. 650 sf home on a double title fl at lot, cleared and ready for your ideas. Seller has started w/lifting the little house & placing a cement foundation (approx

26X40) that would accommodate the small existing home & a lrg addition. All located in Old Time Clearwater in quiet cul-de-sac.

$120,000

FEATURING - Special Financing Package AvailableGlentanna Ridge - BARRIERE

NEWS FLASH! Hot item. 14 beautiful lots available. Development as described in the proposed building

scheme on fi le which will be modular manufactured home design or frame built (no simple/dbl wide homes, thank

you). Sewer & water available at lot line giving you full use of your dream building lot. Hydro will be above ground type service. Full disclosure with L.B. Last phase SOLD

out in 4 weeks! $79,500 - $84,900

Sell your house yourself and get on the agent

listing website.

NO HIGH COMMISSIONS REQUIRED.

778-220-6840 and 250-852-1012

961 CLEARWATER VILLAGE ROAD 3 B/R Plus 2 room loft, 1 bath, main fl oor approx 1000 sq. ft. 200 amp service, city water, wood/elec. heat.New roof & septic fi eld. Located on 2+ acres close to schools and easy hwy access. 1500 sq. ft. work shop/garage, storage area with 50 amp. elec/service. Property has 3 driveways, 2 of which form a large loop allowing easy in and out access for large semi trucks or loaded logging trucks, Hwy 5 entrance is less than 500 meters away.ASKING $235,000 • OPEN TO OFFERS

BY OWNER

CALL 1.604.533.3199 or 1.778.549.0410 LANGLEY B. C.E-Mail abridged1@gmail.com For more info & pictures

2+ACRES LAND &

COMMERCIAL BUILDING •

733 CLEARWATER VILLAGE ROAD

3500 Sq. Ft. main fl oor. 800 sq. ft. second fl oor. Location was formally a service station, convenience

store plus 2 large service bays for repairs. Second fl oor has a 1 bedroom suite for living quarters or rental income.

Gas pumps and underground tanks are still in place or can be removed to accommodate any new venture. Land is fl at with a

sound gravel base. Good traffi c area, 500 meters to new hospital and seniors centre/home. Post offi ce is just down the road as well as a

Hardware Store & Industrial Supply outlet. Directly across the road is a Motel.ASKING $335,000.00 • OPEN TO OFFERS

C L E A R W A T E R B C(NC)—What are your plans for

spring cleaning at home this year? According to an Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Duracell last year, only 26% of Canadians surveyed said they would be removing potential fire hazards from their home as part of their annual spring cleaning.

That translates to a mere one in four Canadians who made the

effort to improve fire safety at home. This spring, Canadians have a chance to improve by thinking twice about how they can make their homes less hazardous – and taking action that could prevent a real fire emergency.

Fire hazards around the home can be found not just inside your house but also in the garage, in the garden or on the patio, so take your

time and be thorough.Potential hazards outdoors can

include flammable debris near the chimney or a barbecue, such as leaves or newspapers, as well as empty solvent, cleaner or fuel containers in the garage that could be combustible. Indoors, check for debris in fireplaces or storage areas, and have your home heating system checked by

a licensed professional. Also check and clean air filters or exhaust vents above your stove.

Here are some other areas to focus on to improve home fire safety during your spring cleaning project:

• Ensure that stairways and landings are clear, to provide a safe exit in case of an emergency.

• Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for proper functioning and replace alarm batteries at least annu-ally.

• Outdoors, check trees and bushes and trim branch-es before they grow enough to interfere with power lines or electrical outlets.

Find more information and tips to improve your home’s fire safety online at www.duracellf iresafety.com.

Make your spring cleaning project count this year

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Acres/lots3148 Glengrove Pl MLS 86777 15 treed acres ........................................................................... $110,0003293 Barriere Lks MLS 85521A 58+ acres of riverfront .........................................NEW PRICE $595,0002785 Barriere LKS MLS 89313 Nearly 20 acre ......................................................................... $174,900575 Mclean Rd MLS 85723 Large corner building lot ................................................................ $69,900Barriere Estates /Oriole Way MLS 91197 flat building lot ...................... New price starting at $54,000285 Oriole Way MLS 85724 ........................................................................................................ $54,000Lot 3 Boulder Mnt MLS 101053 ..............................................................................................$129,9002708A Barriere Lakes Road MLS 101762 Elite 16+ acr on Barriere River ............................. $249,000900 Harvey Road MLS(R) 101603 10 Acres several building sites ..........................................$105,000924 Harvey Road MLS(R) 101604 10 Acres hydro Adjacent property also avail .......................$115,000560 Station Road MLS(R)101866 .34 Building Lot easy access ................................................ $61,700

Commercial4740 Barriere Twn Rd MLS88570 25 acres. Potential to re-zone. Barriere River. .................... $690,0003546 Yellowhead Hwy MLS 100584 13 pad mobile home park ........................... NEW PRICE $274,9004812 Gilbert Drive MLS87314 2.42 acres w/I-3 zoning. 2003 dereg. mobile ........................... $324,900Lot B Yellowhead MLS 85473 Over 60 acres ......................................................................... $1,200,000584 Barkley MLS 100925 ..................................................................................... NEW PRICE $210,000272 McLure Ferry Rd MLS(R)102042 6 Acres w/well established Market Garden store ....$529,500

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KARINA KARINA SCOTTSCOTT250-318-7398 250-672-5300BARRIERE CENTRE MALL3-4480 Barriere Town RdFax: 250-672-5306 karina_scott@telus.net

4776 Spruce Cres MLS 102388 2 bdrm, 2 bat w/open living. Covered outdoor area, w/t pantry & much more. Geoth. heat & A/C. On sewer & muni water. Landsc’d w/ UG irrigation. Stamped concrete drive, walkways & outdoor patios plus room to park your RV.

NEW LISTING - $439,000

#42-4510 Power RD MLS®904191716 sq.ft, 3 bdrms, 2-4 pce baths, family rm, formal living & dining area. Lrg mstr ste, w/2 wlk-in closets & enste. Lrg lot is fully fenced. Well maintained MHPark features undergrd. services & extra storage area.

NEW PRICE - $174,000

4027 AGATE BAY RD MLS90092 Exceptional view. Lovely location & built with comfort in mind, 2bdrm home is the perfect private haven, Small wdshd & Strg shd on property. Plenty of room for a couple horses.

NEW PRICE - $219,500

3548 Glengrove MLS 101521VIEWS + REVENUE! 9.88acre & beautifull 1344sf home. 30min to Sun Peaks & 20min to Adams Lk. Open floor plan, 3bdrm, full bath & ensuite, Lg deck & inlaid brick patio leads to pool deck. + Mtg helper $500/mnth.

NEW LISTING - $359,900

1611 Barriere Lks MLS®102032Great Possibilities. 4 bedroom home on 9.93 acres is nestled in the trees & affords lots of privacy & space. Close to 2 recreational lakes & only minutes from Barriere.

NEW LISTING - $199,900

3248 Glengrove Rd MLS101760Home on 10acres backing onto Crown Land, minutes from Barriere & major recreational areas of Sun Peaks & Adams Lake. Home needs some tender care & attention.

NEW LISTING - $299,900

367 Oriole Way MLS®91366Beautiful, spacious, bright & comfortable. 2600+ sqft, country kitchen, oak cupboards & built-ins, lrg landscpd yard, lrg master suite + 2 bdrms, 2 baths, single car garage & a detached 15x21 garage/workshop.

NEW PRICE - $429,900

4649 Spruce Cres MLS®100080 A wonderful family home with many upgrades. New furnace, hot water tank, water purification system & S.S. appliances. Rf 3 years old. New tile & laminate floors 2 fireplaces. 5 bdrms, 2 bths. Great location

$279,000

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4372 Dunsmuir MLS® 88893Affordable, exempted mobile, 0.38 acre in town & private. 2bdrm open floor plan Woodstove & C/air. Covered 12x32 deck, 12x20 wksp, 8x12 woodshed & 8x10 garden shed. Great location!

$159,000

#41-4510 Power RD MLS 100279 1056 sq.ft., 2 bdrm, 2 bath & den. Upgrades include gyproc, crn moulding, patio drs off dining area, laminate flooring & enclosed laundry rm. Lg partially fenced yard w/undrgnd sprklers close to amenities.

$169,000

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4837 Dunn Lake Road, Barriere Spacious level entry on lrg fl at, fenced & lands/c .5 acre lot. Detached 25 x 29 heated & insulated shop. New beautiful kitchen Updated bathroom *New vinyl windows, laminate fl oors, pellet stove, large porch and cold room. Main fl oor laundry $264,900

317 Robin Drive3 bdrm, 2 bath attached garage-lands/c lot. RV parking & 22x26 detached shop. Open plan, European kitchen w/isld, gas FP. Full ensuite. Wood/propane forced air! Unfi n-ished basement (suite potential)! $329,000

Yellowhead Hwy, Lot c, BarriereSmall acreage for sale. *1hour from Kam-loops along the Yellowhead Hwy *Some fl at building sites * Beautiful views of the North Thompson river and Valley.$85,000

510 Oriole Way - BarriereFlat building lot in desirable new sub-division. Situated close to amenities w/paved roads & water to the lot line. The septic is to be installed by the buyer. $45,000

520 Barkley Road - BarriereCape Cod style home on .36 acre. Lrg fl at lands/c yard w/pond & detached shop. Updates incl: kitchen, paint, trim, fl ooring, electrical, windows, furnace, h/w tank. $164,900

1904 Pinegrove Road - Mclure/VinsulaManufact. hm w/2 additions on .38 acre, 10 min to Barriere. Good well. Open plan w/lrg kitchen, laminate fl oors. Several outbuild-ings. RV parking. Sellers motivated!$179,900

4370 Barriere Town Rd - BarriereBeautifully lands/c 1+ acre, 1,400 sf +24x26 det shop & 14x24 RV storage shed. Home shows well & incl full, mostly fi n bsmt w/lge rec rm & 1 bdrm. Lge cov & enclosed porch & brick patio. U/G sprklrs, pond, fruit trees. Close to amenities.

$269,000

4321 Dunsmuir - BarriereManufact. home on a fully lands/c 0.48 acre. Private yard w/fruit trees & 8’ fence. View of river & mtns. New salt water pool, hot tub & 24x24 det shop. Soaker tub in main bath, new fl rg, windows, metal roof, 3 bdrms + den, big country kit.

$234,900

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~ SOLD ~769 Glenacre Rd, Mclure/VinsulaSemi-riverfront 3.6 acres. Put buildings. 30 min. to Kamloops 4 bdrms, lrg dining, lrg deck, 2 FP. New roof & A/C. workshop, upgrades to bathrms , fl ooring & paint.$395,000

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Spacious 3 years old, 2 bdrm mobile in beautiful Clearwater, offers gener-ous room sizes & open fl oor plan. Lots of counter space in kitchen with built in island, tons of cupboards & cabinets, 6 appliances included plus air conditioning. Great for retirees or fi rst time buyers looking for inexpensive low maintenance living. Pets al-lowed with restrictions. This home comes with a 10 year warranty and newly built shed out back.

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R E A L E S T A T E

How to choose your real estate agent

Buying or selling a property is a transaction that demands a lot of attention; that’s why you want to choose an agent who will help you and give the advice you need to make the right decisions. This is one of the most important events in your life.

Here are several things to think about as you choose your real estate agent. First, limit your choice to three or four agents so you don’t waste your time in searching. Next, see if his attitude is casual or dynamic. Is he professional? Well pre-pared? Does he have comparative studies available to explain how your property is situ-ated in the market?

Be wary of agents that don’t want to travel around and who guarantee you a sales price without even visiting your property. For buyers, the agent must explain how and how often he will notify you of new listings that meet your needs.

Another element you must pay special attention to is the advertising done by the agent, since it’s the key to success in the real estate industry. Beware of agents who tell you they don’t need to advertise. Marketing your property is a key ele-ment that determines how fast you sell.

It’s very important that you feel confident with the agent that you choose. He’s the basis of a suc-cessful transaction.

Anyone can stick a “for sale” sign on their front lawn. But those who choose to take this route will also

need a lot of patience because they will also have to consult with their lawyer and banker, place ads in newspapers, local real estate magazines and on TV, and set aside time for interested buyers to visit their home. Those who are also trying to find a new home on their own should be prepared to work on these selling and buying activities on a full-time basis.

Alternatively, you can take the easier route and hire a professional who will take care of most of the work for you. We’re talking about real estate agents, of course. When it comes to selling or buying a property, real estate agents are the undisputed pros. They can advise you on the market value of your home, they know about all the available homes for

sale, and they have all the practical, technical and legal skills required to successfully final-ize your real estate transactions.

These professionals are researchers, negotia-tors, controllers and much, much more. But above all, they know how to take care of their clients’ needs. Buying or selling a home is a complex operation. Relying on the services of an experienced real estate agent can save you from

many unpleasant and costly surprises further down the road.

When it comes to finalizing a real estate transaction quickly and painlessly, your real estate agent can do it all. Not only will he or she help you get the best price for your home, but your agent can also help you find your new dream home. It pays to work with a real estate agent!

Don’t take risks; rely on a real estate agent

“When it comes to selling or buying a property,

real estate agents are the undisputed pros.”