considered discriminatory is dangerous—even if you mean nothing harmful by it. Nothing in your ad should even allude to discrimination against potential buyers based on:
• Religion • Race • Ethnicity • Gender • Disabilities • Socioeconomic status • Familial status
Check out more information on this at the Canadian Justice Laws website at laws.justice.gc.ca/. You can also look into Canada’s Fair Housing Act, a federal statute that prohibits discrimination in the sale or rental of housing, as well as in residential real- estate related transactions, such as advertising, mortgage lending, homeowner’s insurance, and zoning. Get a high-quality sign. You absolutely need a high-quality sign for your yard. Although many people go to the internet for their first-stop home shopping these days, a sign on the lawn lets potential buyers know they’ve found the right place when hunting for your property. Some folks still take the time to drive around and search out homes they find appealing, and they find them by the signs (and curb appeal!). Your sign should not be poster paper scrawled on with a Sharpie and stapled to a tomato stake! This is not an effective way to woo a buyer willing to pay anything near your asking price. You want your sign to lend a professional, well-groomed appearance that works well with your curb appeal. Make sure your phone number and other vital information are clearly visible from the road.
You might find it advantageous to add a box or tube to your
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