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With summer just around the corner there is no better time to declutter and get rid of those old bits and bobs around the house. A great way to say “good riddance” to your clutter is to host a garage sale. But, the trick to success is planning well. If you don’t, you could be leaving money (and your unwanted stuff) out on the curb. In fact, 97% of people leave within two minutes if they don’t see anything they like at a garage sale  

Here are some tips and tricks to ensure that your garage sale is a success:  

1. Get your neighbors involved
   By having the whole block/street involved you will get a lot more foot traffic. It can also be a fun bonding activity for your neighbours! You could pool your funds together and raise money for a local charity if you are feeling extra generous!

 

2. Advertise your garage sale 
   There are lots of ways you can advertise without having to spend a pretty penny! Use social media as well as free classified ads such as Craigslist and Kijiji. Do not forget about posting good old-fashioned paper signs around the neighbourhood as well. Our C21 tip is to use community bulletin boards at your public libraries, groceries stories, gyms, etc.  

 

3. Rain date
   Although summer is here, it’s good to plan for the worst when it comes to weather. Schedule a rain date in your advertising so people will know the alternate date if your sale gets rained out. If you have a portable gazebo it would be wise to set that up in case it starts to rain during your sale. You don’t want all your treasures to get soaked!

 

4. Pricing
   Take your time to go through your items and pick a reasonable price. Remember—you are paying someone to take your junk from your yard, but you still want your time to be worth the effort you’re putting into the sale. Expect hagglers so make sure you price your items knowing that shoppers will haggle!
    

5. Liven up your garage sale with music 
   Music makes everyone happy so blast out some fun beats. Not only will it put your customers in a good mood but it will also attract passersby.
    

6. Pick Saturday over Sunday
   We recommend Saturday over Sunday as people are usually more active on Saturdays. As well, you can use Sunday as an overflow day if you want to extend the sale or it could be your rain day.

Canada is a diverse country, from its people to its landscape. Coast to coast, Canadians are affected by the natural landscapes in which they live. These landscapes have a profound effect on our homes and how we design to live in these environments. So how does design differ from coast to coast? Buckle up because we are taking you on a cross Canada design trip.

 West Coast Style:

Rugged mountains, limitless oceans and barren deserts are what makes the West Coast so spectacular. The landscape of the Pacific North West is prevalent in the architecture and design of homes on the West Coast.  As the West Coast Style has evolved some design elements emerged which characterize the style– exposed timber and wood finish on both interior and exterior are very popular out west. Most homes now are built with natural features as well as native trees and landscaping.

Prairies:  

Our next destination is to the Prairies, home style here is simple and inspired by agriculture. The design elements resemble a Western look. Rustic red barns are peppered over the landscape which add a pop of colour to the long, winding dirt roads. As agriculture is a main industry, many homes have a country style featuring items used in farming such as baskets, plaid and old machinery.  

Central Canada: 

Inspired by city life instead of nature, home design in Ontario is largely influenced by Toronto so it has a very metropolitan feel.  There is a nice yin-yang of old and new in Central Canada. It is common to see new condos with retro design elements such as exposed brick walls, wrought iron and vintage furniture. On the other end of the spectrum, a popular design trend is old, historic homes with modern interiors. 

East Coast: 

Vastly different to B. C’s West Coast, Eastern Canada has a humble, understated and muted beauty.   The style on the East Coast focuses around the fishing industry. Many key style elements are anchors, lighthouses, lobsters and fishing boats. As the winds can often kick up in the Maritimes, people also like their homes to be cozy. Embrace stacks of blankets, fire wood and a cozy cocktail to sit and enjoy while entertaining guests.

Territories:  

Our last stop is the coldest and furthest north, the Territories. Life in the Territories is the most remote and has some of the harshest weather in all of Canada. The home style and design in the Territories resembles that same strength and resiliency of its inhabitants. A lot of the style elements are inspired by First Nations art and culture.  The homes are a built to work with nature as opposed to work against it.

Orillia, ON (March 29, 2018) – CENTURY 21 B.J Roth Realty Ltd. is now open in Orillia.  Owner, Bernie Roth has been with CENTURY 21 B.J Roth Realty Ltd. for 37 years. This is his 7^th office in Simcoe County.

“This is a very exciting time for us. Earlier this month, the Real Estate Investment Network identified both Barrie and Orillia in a list of top ten towns and cities for real estate investment in Ontario. We are looking forward to doing our part to help the economy in these markets grow.  Our next venture will be to expand into the Muskokas and Gravenhurst” says Bernie Roth.

The new office officially opened on March 21^st and the celebration honoured the long-standing relationship that CENTURY 21 Canada has with the City of Orillia and surrounding communities.  The first CENTURY 21 office opened in Orillia back in 1980 and has been part of the city ever since. Bernie Roth is a recognized name in the area and says, “the one thing that really stood out to us was the incredible loyalty that our real estate professionals have with their clients in the Sunshine City.”

“We are so proud to see how much CENTURY 21 B.J Roth Realty Ltd. has grown in the past 37 years. They have made such an impact in Simcoe County and continue to be leaders in the industry” says Brian Rushton, Executive Vice President of CENTURY 21 Canada.

Drop by the new CENTURY 21 B.J Roth Realty Ltd. at 450 West Street N, Orillia, ON or here to discover the CENTURY 21 difference. 

 

 

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Media contact

Leigh Kjekstad

PR Communications Specialist

CENTURY 21 Canada

Leigh.kjekstad@century21.ca 

604-606-2139

 

About CENTURY 21 Canada™

Century 21 Canada Limited Partnership (century21.ca) is a real estate master franchisor with complete rights to the CENTURY 21® brand in Canada.

CENTURY 21®One of the world’s largest residential real estate brokerage franchisors, CENTURY 21 has approximately 8,000 franchise offices and more than 118,000 independent sales associates located in 80 countries and territories.

Independently Owned and Operated. ®/™ trademarks owned by Century 21 Real Estate LLC used under license or authorized sub-license. ©2018 Century 21 Canada Limited Partnership.

The trademarks REALTOR®, REALTORS® and the REALTOR® logo are controlled by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify real estate professionals who are members of CREA. Used under license.

 

 

Montreal, Quebec (April 9, 2018) – CENTURY 21 Pro-Expert Inc. is now open in Montreal, QC. Owner, Walter Laframboise is excited to have the doors open and he says he is already selling properties from the new office.

Walter has been with CENTURY 21 for 12 years and has seamlessly transitioned from a sales representative into management, and finally into a franchise owner.  In the short time the office has been open he is already pleased with the growth of the business.

“What originally drew me to Century 21 was the education and training tools they provide. There is such a wealth of knowledge within the company and that is what has helped me make my career so rich and fruitful” says Walter.

An avid supporter of education in and outside of his office, Walter has taught real estate at various colleges in Montréal for 7 years. As an industry expert, he has recruited 25 agents from his classes and continues to teach while managing his office.

“Walter is a well-respected name in the Montréal real estate market. His expertise in the industry is what sets him apart. He is passionate about all aspects of real estate from commercial to industrial, there is nothing Walter shies away from. We are excited to see CENTURY 21 Pro-Expert Inc. flourish under Walter’s leadership” says CENTURY 21 Canada Executive Vice President, Brian Rushton.

Drop by the new CENTURY 21 Pro-Expert at 9001 boul de L’Acadie, Montréal, QC or  here to discover the CENTURY 21 difference. 

 

Media contact

Leigh Kjekstad

PR Communications Specialist

CENTURY 21 Canada

Leigh.kjekstad@century21.ca 

604-606-2139

 

About CENTURY 21 Canada™

Century 21 Canada Limited Partnership (century21.ca) is a real estate master franchisor with complete rights to the CENTURY 21® brand in Canada.

The CENTURY 21 System is one of the world’s largest and most recognized residential real estate sales organizations with approximately 8,000 independently owned and operated franchised broker offices worldwide and over 118,000 sales professionals. CENTURY 21 provides comprehensive technology, marketing, training, management, and administrative support for its members in 80 countries and territories worldwide.

Independently Owned and Operated. ®/™ trademarks owned by Century 21 Real Estate LLC used under license or authorized sub-license. ©2018 Century 21 Canada Limited Partnership.

The trademarks REALTOR®, REALTORS® and the REALTOR® logo are controlled by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify real estate professionals who are members of CREA. Used under license.

 

 

Brampton, ON (April 19, 2018) – CENTURY 21 Red Star Realty Inc. is now open in Brampton, ON. After spending several years in real estate as a sales representative and manager, owner Nik Sharma is excited about this new venture and next step.

The office opened in early April and is already seeing strong growth. They currently have 15 agents and are hoping to grow to 75-100 agents by the end of the year. The office is conveniently located in central Brampton and the city is excited to see this new business flourishing. Local dignitaries came out to the grand opening to show their support.

“Nik is a longstanding and respected member of the GTA real estate community,” says Brian Rushton, Executive Vice-President of Century 21 Canada. “We are so happy to see Nik starting this new venture and to see such passion from his team.”

Nik has a diverse background and an incredible wealth of knowledge. Coming from an engineering back ground, Nik has always been interested in buildings and homes. In 2005, Nik realized his true passion for real estate and decided to get licensed. His leadership was recognized and he became one of the managers of CENTURY 21 People’s Choice Realty Inc. After managing the office for eight years, Nik decided to go out on his own and be an independent broker. However, he missed the C21 family and decided to return to the brand.

“The decision to come back was easy. I looked around to see what the competition was offering but nothing came close to what C21 had to offer. Ultimately it was the technology and training that really stood out to me. My heart has always been with CENTURY 21and it feels good to be home,” says Nik.   

Drop by the new CENTURY 21Red Star at 27 – 239 Queen St E, Brampton or here to discover the CENTURY 21 difference.  

 

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Media contact

Leigh Kjekstad

PR Communications Specialist

CENTURY 21 Canada

Leigh.kjekstad@century21.ca 

604-606-2139

 

About CENTURY 21 Canada™

Century 21 Canada Limited Partnership (century21.ca) is a real estate master franchisor with complete rights to the CENTURY 21® brand in Canada.

CENTURY 21®One of the world’s largest residential real estate brokerage franchisors, CENTURY 21 has approximately 8,000 franchise offices and more than 118,000 independent sales associates located in 80 countries and territories.

Independently Owned and Operated. ®/™ trademarks owned by Century 21 Real Estate LLC used under license or authorized sub-license. ©2018 Century 21 Canada Limited Partnership.

The trademarks REALTOR®, REALTORS® and the REALTOR® logo are controlled by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify real estate professionals who are members of CREA. Used under license.

 

 

Somehow, day in and day out we feel like we are racing against the clock to get everything accomplished. We get home feeling tired and ready to just collapse in front of Netflix and then do it all over again the next day. Finding the perfect work/life balance is doable but it takes a small amount of planning, organizing and prioritizing ahead of time. The reward of extra hours at home to hang out with friends and family will make the effort worth it!

 

Track time wasters/ distractions 

Phones: Phones are one of the biggest time wasters and distractors. Time spent scrolling on Instagram and Facebook can quickly turn from minutes to hours in a day if you aren’t careful. Although it might sound counterintuitive, you can use your phone to help decrease phone usage. There are apps such as “Break Free” which will track how much you are on your phone and will lock your phone for you when you are trying to be productive.

TV:  We are all guilty of falling into the habit of crashing in front of the tv as soon as we get home. Instead, allot a certain amount of television for the day and save it for the evening. This will help you from falling into the “I’ll just watch one more episode” trap and end up watching an entire season of The Office (lets be real, we are all guilty of this).

Sharpen your focus: Close other tabs and browsers on your computer and put your phone on silent so that you won’t be distracted and can focus on the task at hand. 

Be productive during travel time:  If you take transit, see what work you can do– answer emails, listen to voicemails or just schedule your week. If you need more privacy for those tasks, commit to a brief meditation practice or make sure you’re carrying a book with you for even five minutes of downtime.

Delegate:  Delegate other tasks around the house either with your partner or your kids. Even a five-minute task like unloading the dishwasher can save you much more over the course of a week.

 

Identify top priorities

Work smart, not hard: Look at where you are investing your energy and make sure you are not wasting time on things that don’t deliver results. 

Lists: Making a to-do list will be your best friend when it comes to prioritizing your time.  Seeing your to-do’s makes them more real– plus it is so satisfying crossing them off!

Schedule: Manage your time first by the week then by the day. Look at your most pressing deadlines and then schedule your time accordingly. Follow the adage of “eat a frog for breakfast” — do the most important/ hardest tasks early in the day to get them completed.  

 

Measure and Calculate:

No one has the same schedule or the same habits, so find out what works best for you. If you are a morning person try waking up 15 minutes earlier and use this time to get two tasks done.  Calculate how much time you have saved each week and decide where you can make cutbacks the next week.

Reward yourself for all your scheduling and list making by planning fun events in the evening: plan a board games night or host a dinner party. Plus having these events will help you prioritize your schedule to ensure that you have the free time to do the things you want to be doing! 

 

Edmonton, Alberta (March 1, 2018) – Two incredibly successful and respected brokers in Edmonton are combining forces and merging their two companies. James Mabey and Geneva Tetreault are the now co-owners of CENTURY 21 Masters, and together they make a tenacious team.  

 

Mabey and Tetreault merged the sales representatives from CENTURY 21 Masters with the team at CENTURY 21 Vantage into one office which will operate under the former name. The duo has a longstanding friendship, so becoming business partners and merging offices was a natural move for them.

 

 

“The decision to merge the two teams was simple and made sense because both teams have the same cultures and values. That was always of the upmost importance to Geneva and myself,” says Mabey.   

 

The new CENTURY 21 Masters launches with more than 100 agents and the owners are planning on slowly growing the team. “We are very selective of who we bring into our business,” says Tetreault. “We are not solely focused on numbers. We want people who share our values and who see the value in education, professional development and collaboration. The stronger the team, the better we can serve our community.”

 

Mabey and Tetreault are well-known within the real estate industry in Edmonton. They were both the youngest presidents on the Edmonton Real Estate Board during each of their tenures. They began their careers as young REALTORS® and have both built their businesses by attracting diverse teams of people within their communities.

 

“Individually, James and Geneva are strong, incredible brokers and together they create an insurmountable power. It is inspiring to see such drive, professionalism and passion from two of the youngest brokers out there. We are so proud of what they have already accomplished and cannot wait to see CENTURY 21 Masters flourish under their leadership,” says Brian Rushton, Executive Vice President of CENTURY 21 Canada.

 

The two offices will maintain their original locations at 201-10555 172 Street NW in Edmonton, 110-5 Giroux Road in St. Albert and 105- 4302-33 Street . Visit their website to discover the CENTURY 21 difference.  

 

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Media contact

Leigh Kjekstad

PR Communications Specialist

The longer you live somewhere the more things start to pile up, and before you know it you might feel like you are living in an episode of Hoarders.  But, not to worry, there are ways you can declutter and find extra space in your home without having to move. Make the space you already have work for you rather than against you by focusing on the basics: multipurpose furniture, utilizing hidden real estate and brightening your space.

The first step, however, is decluttering.  Whether you like it or not, decluttering is mandatory for creating extra space.  It can be overwhelming at first to get rid of things so the best way to declutter is to make three separate piles, stay, go and maybe. Be as ruthless as possible. Use the “1 year rule” for clothes – if you haven’t worn something in the past year then you should let it go.   

Make it Bright!

The two biggest factors in brightening a room are lighting and paint. Manipulate the lighting in your home to make spaces appear bigger. We suggest using floor lamps as opposed to ceiling lights to disperse light in a room. Another C21 tip is to hang mirrors across from windows to reflect the light to create a more open room.

Now let’s look at paint!  Dark colors make rooms appear smaller than they are, so embrace white or neutral colours. Painting the ceiling white will make a huge difference in brightening your room.  To keep your walls looking fresh it is recommended to repaint them every 5 years.

Multipurpose Furniture

When choosing furniture opt for sleek, light looking pieces rather than heavy, dark items. Transparent furniture gives the illusion of a space looking larger than it is. We love keeping things green and making use of what you have by converting your furniture to be multipurpose. Beds take up a lot of room so why not use some of that space by putting baskets under the bed. If you are handy, try remodeling chests, benches and ottomans for use as storage units. Another good option is to convert your desk into one that folds into the wall- you can even add a chalk board on the flipside! 

Find hidden real estate

Your home is filled with hidden real estate– you just have to get a little bit creative with it. Magnets will be your best friend when you are looking to gain space. Free up space in your cupboard by making your spice rack magnetic. Attach a magnetic strip under your kitchen cupboards then add magnets to the top of your spices – now the spices can just hang out there and you have gained prime cupboard real estate!   Feeling down about finding space? Time to look up! You can save space in your home by utilizing vertical storage space, trade in your closet hangers for a hanging organizer.

Show your door some TLC- doors are often neglected when it comes to home storage solutions. Use your door by attaching an organizer to the back of it– and don’t forget about the space above your door! build a shelving unit above to store boxes, books, etc.

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