Palas 1a Jeo! rem: - Suite 201, Noh York. Ontario V6A 3A), appetirance of your home and only ‘requires a bit of know-how to maintain. And a beautiful lawn isa fine selling point when comes the time to sell your hame, since it is” one of the first things prospective buyers willsec. The lawn should be checked for bare spats in the spring. Small bare Spots usually fill inby themselves if you apply fertilizer and water the lawn more [requently. If bare spots are large, they must be reseeded or sodded. , For best results, the lawn should fertilized about three times a year. REAL ESTATE AND YOU Jamie Johnston Target marketing (NC)—-Target marketing has become the savvy expression for many people who think they know a little samething about marketing. In real estate, most salespeople explain. how ‘they: will promote a property for sale through target marketing. ; In contrast, there are other marketers and advertisers whe believe that muss " communication is the answer, Get to . the biggest audience and reach it most often. People who believe. in that “approach. usually rely. on: television advertising, _ Target marketing, on the other hand, tequires a lol more ‘analysis and sweat labour, rather than massive advertising dollars. ms In selling real estate, target market- ing involves understanding the property first, its special attributes, anc why it would be attractive to a certain type of individual and family, Once a salesperson understands who would be attracted toa property, then a sales person can focus on the second phase, - That is finding out where these people currently live-and what is the best method to communicate with them. For realestate people, target marketing - Usually takes the form of direct mail— both: addressed and. unaddressed to specific geographic areas, Next in usage’ would’ be. ‘special. interest publications . including: specialty realty publications, People who spend, - the time to pick“up and browse througlt ~ these specialty real-estate: publications are usually, interested in making a ~ change in their real estate holdings. «However, I believe the ultimate level of target marketing lies in networking and. in ‘particular, dealing with past clients and customers. These » people represent an excellent source for irgetmarketing because the sales - person already knows their interests and “needs from past business-dealings. *." 7380, .when you consider your next sales person, get theny to tlk about target marketing. The answers and the “understanding they. possess will give you a-strong indication whether vou want this person fo be your Retltor anc lo represent yours interests. «) To receive is free copy of the “Six Most bnaportant: Decisions Yau Can Make When Selling Your Proper” send a Simped self-addressed envelope to: Jumie Johnston. President. Faniily Really Corporation. One Yorkuale Road, A properly fertilized lawn will maintain goad color and thickness and will be more resistant to insect ind weed damage. The amount of mowing necessary depends on the type of grass you have on your lawn, the lime of year itis and how oflen you water or ferlilize it. During the peak growing scason, you can expect ta cut the grass once or twice a week. If you cut your grass too'short, you could end up damaging it. Lowering mowing blades produces. a shallow root system, making the grass more susceptible to damage by heat, lack of water or disease. Rain cannot be entirely relied upon to do the job of watering the lawn for you, A thorough watcring every so often is better for the lawn than frequent light watering. Too little waler al once encourages shallow rooting, making the grass weaker and less resistant to disease and weed problems. The lawn should get about an inch of waler a week in the summer. Early morning is perhaps the best time to water Ihe Jawn, since the water has lime to sink to the roots. Watering in the afternoon is not the best idea, because increased TERRACE. STANDARD © (SOP) A beautiful lawn'adds to the - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, March 29, 1995 - B9 disease. gucss work throughoul system you 5117 Medeek Ave. $246,000, MLS evaporation at that time of day means less water will reach the mats. Watering at night is risky because the ground can remain soaked at night, increasing the chances of AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER Installing anautomatic sprinkler system in your lawn and garden not only makes watering convenient, it heips conserve water, adds value to your homeand you can do it yourself and save money. While an autontalic system can turn the water on and off when no oncisaround, italso canbe operated on an “as needed” schedule, New sophisticated timers and water- saving sprinkler heads help take the The timer opens and closes cach valve, permilting the flow of water lo various -sprinkler limers use computer memory devices that make them. precise, reliable and extremely {exible to mect a variety of lawn care and plant needs. Whatever type of watering that if your lawn is kept in goad shape, il will give more enjoyment. SYSTEMS | out of watering. heads the system. The newest use, you can be assured it recognition af Outstanding Achievement for Selling & Servicing See Nelson AOMES Russ Shauer IS AWARDED 1994 MEMBERSHIP IN THE Pinnacle Club | Russ would like to thank his customers for making this achievement possible, Presented with esteem and appreciation Zee NVelson ~ AOMES January 20,1995 w P emeeene 0000011 ASSOCIATE ROYAL LEPAGE BROKER PCE IIIT NETWORK RL 4626 Scott Ave. 3691 Walnut St. $174,90 2147 Queensway 4821 Tuck Ave. $136,951 MLS ; Rusty Ljungh 635-5754 SUBDIVISION PHASE ll Lisa Godlinsk 635-4950 TEMPLE STREET Lal 3617 Cottonwood Cres. $194 951.00 EXC 7 635-4950 QUALITY RANCHER $149,900 MLS CALL LAURIE -OPEN HOUSE 5340 Mountain Vista $129,951 MLS a 4 Ane NGS Ralph Godlinski — Christel Godlinski 635-5397 Précads Recas 6 BEDROOMS | $169,000 MLS CALL HANS mt Lleyn os] a Sat., April1 — 2-4 pm $112,000 EXC as) 2307 Evergreen SI $129,500 MLS Joe Barbosa 635-5604 Po Fa me ee FAMILY HOME IN THE HORSESHOE $134,900 EXC CALL GORD “Ric White 635-6508 Thornhill House & Sho $94,000 MLS $64,500 MLS CALL LAURIE $129,900 MLS 4935 Hundal David D, Hull 638-1327 _ SHOWRCOM CONDITION “ $179,500 MLS ‘Bert Ljungh 635-5754 WELL MAINTAINED $25,900 MLS CALL JIM HORSESHOE THE PAICE IS RIGHT GOOD STARTER ‘HOME & SHOP 1h / \ / S010 |sordsdrd TOEOLE AVENE | Call Gordie Olson for more information. BE READY TO BUILD BY SPRING. MLS a “ . | fad This 4.34 acras In town with subdivision possibilities makes It an attractlve package. Call Shaunce for details, $115,900 EXCLUSIVE, ONLY 2LOTS LEFT 40'x154' ft, quanset building (6160 sq. ft.) with 22° cailings (heated and Insulatod). Located on 9.1 cleared and level acres, cily sarvices avaliable, Asking This .96 acra lot with excellent highway exposure and great access for a commercial adventure, Cail Shaunce for ra ! $157,900 EXC $12,000 MLS $87,000 MLS $139,500 EXC i SOLD | | SOLD! CALL GORD CALL SHAUNCE CALL HANS CALL JIM CALL HANS iB / SOLD! |, DEVELOPERS! NEED ASHOP OR BARN EXCELLENT EXPOSURE IN CITY ACREAGE! DO NOT OVERLOOK! 1.2 acres in @ developing area of Keith Estates, Listed $40,000, MLS. Call Ted today @ 695-6364 days or 635-5619 evenings, A 14x70" Meadowbrook Moblte oma an a large lot. Two § bedrooms, 2 baths with spacious living room and sitting room. This # Mobita Is well maintained and has 74'x130' fully serviced, on paved street R2 zoning $27,500 oa, Call Dennis 638-8093, MLS, ACREAGE 14 acres borders on the Skaona Fiver, level and cleared. City. sewer and waler available, Asking $112,000, MLS Call Dennis 636- 6093, $175,000 MLS, Call Dennis 638: | Congmig aN 6093, GREAT HORSESHOE LOCATION RURAL PARADISE IN TOWN LOTS Now 4 bedroom. home elose to Thia 14 acre parcel, a short dlatance from town, has fots of privacy and a beautiful view, Ready to be built ont A musi te see! Call Shaunca for more delalls @ 635-6361 days or 635- 5382 evenings, Listed at $62,500 Exclusive, ; Thase 2 lots ara within city lImite on the bench. Clty water and clty sewer at property line, eath fot ip 80'x100' and ara riced at $32,500 each GST included, Call Shaunce for more Information, EXCLUSIVE, sthoola and shopping. Quatlty workmanship throughout, full basement, double garage, large sundeck, Flua i bedraorn rantal suite In tha basement. Asking $174,500 MLS. Catl Dennis 638- 8093. . been recently updated. For more Information cal} Ted @ 633-6361 B days or 635-5619 avenings, Listed $76,000, MLS GREAT FAMILY HOME This 3 to 5 bedroom home hac been updated over the 3 yoars, large rec room, sundeck, fonced and landscaped yard on quiet Bench Street, Aoduced to § $149,800. MLS, Call Dennis 632- 9083, |