The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, March 8, 1995 - B7 First impressions count with home buyers. A-well-kept exterior increases ahome’s appeal and sells it faster, “realestate “uppraisers say. Outdated colors, faded and pecling paint, or rotting wood is a turnoff that can ‘bring a lower sale price — if the house rrlis atall “Realtors estimate that 95 percent of prospective home buyers don't ‘bother-to go inside.a house that does-- nt have curb appeal — a generally attractive, well-maintained exterior,” reports David Elias in Popular ~ Mechanics magazine. . What if the exteriar needs a face- lift now, but you want it to took goad when you try to sell ina few years’? One..uption is to replace wood siding “and soffit (the panels that cover the underside of roof overhangs and Complaints about the Fairness and accuracy are essential elements of good newspapers, The B.C. Press Council works to ensure that standards are upheld. A voluntary body, the council considers specific, unresolved complaints fram the public about the conduct of the press in. gathering and publishing news and opinion. Address complaints or inquires ta: British Columbia Press Council ‘ Box 5414 Victoria, B.C. VSR 684 a » LCOME AGON Since 1930 Your Welcome Wagon Hostesses for Terrace, B.C. are: Elaine 635-3018 Joan . 635-2928 Francine 635-2688 Gillian 635-3044 lf you have moved to Terrace or have just had a new baby, or are getting married, just give one of us ; 3 call Py, SALESMAN OF THE MONTH RUSTY LUUNGH The management of TERRACE REALTY LTD. - ROYAL LEPAGE ABN recognizes RUSTY LUUNGH as the outstanding salesman for the manth of FEBRUARY, 1995. We value her excellent performance and service to the public in the field of Rea! estate. | Pusty’s determination and motivation have awarded her “SALESMAN OF THE MONTH". CONGRATULATIONS! 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