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Rising Property Values in Asheboro NC Need Protection

Rising Property Values in Asheboro NC Need Protection

When we read or hear that Asheboro NC property values continue to be on the rise, it’s a relief. No matter what else is going on, at least our real estate investment’s back on track!

That comforting thought has a less reassuring sidebar, though, having to do with time and its effect on our investment. As every homeowner learns soon enough, regardless of the general trend toward rising property values in Asheboro NC, that’s only going to hold when the underlying investment—your home—is not allowed to deteriorate over time.

Luxury home in Asheboro NC | Waynette Araj - Asheboro Real Estate Agent

Protecting gains in Asheboro NC property values by preventing the kinds of deterioration that time (and wear and tear) threaten to wreak doesn’t have to be expensive.

One good example applies to homes with a wooden deck. Dean Bennett, owner of a Colorado-based design and building firm, points out how simply applying a fresh coat of stain every three years yields a high ROI. That’s because the weatherproofing effect can be quantified. The stain costs anywhere from $40 to a few hundred dollars— plus a few hundred more if you seek professional help. But a well-stained deck can last at least 20 years (sometimes much longer). Wholesale replacement is, comparatively, a high-ticket item.

Most property owners pay attention to cooling and heating only in parts of the house where people live. But head up to the attic in summer or winter, and if too much cold or heat is apparent up there, proper venting and insulation can relieve temperature extremes that sometimes cause structural damage. The bonus: simple, inexpensive maintenance efforts in the attic can quickly recoup costs by lowering heating and cooling bills.

Similar property value protection accompanies vigilance to smaller issues like gaps and cracks around windows, garage doorframes, and at the foundation. It only takes an occasional quick visual survey to spot them—and a can of spray foam to fill them. Drafts under doors are a similar situation, curable by inexpensive weather-stripping. According to Bennett, a $15 length and a few nails can save up to $160 in annual heating and energy bills.

If you are considering taking advantage of the upcoming spring selling season, any rise in property values in Asheboro NC is no abstract matter. I hope you’ll give me a call to discuss the latest market activity!  Call me, Waynette Araj 336-953-6526.

3 Simple Tips Increase Your Asheboro NC Home’s Value

3 Simple Tips Increase Your Asheboro NC Home’s Value

Even when it is clearly necessary, if you’re like most of us, you feel a built-in reluctance to list your Asheboro NC home for sale. Those four walls (okay, I know there are more like 40 or 80, but bear with me) contain all the furnishings and other possessions we gather through the years to create our family’s unique environment. When we come through that front door, we feel more comfortable than anywhere else on Earth.

Spacious elegant dining room in Asheboro NC Homes for Sale | Waynette Araj - Asheboro Listing Agent

But your home is also an investment (and what a colossal one it is!). That’s why the decision to sell your Asheboro NC property—disconcerting though it may be—ought to be much more a business proposition than an emotional one.

When you choose me as your Asheboro NC listing agent, it becomes part of my job to point out the smart business decisions that will help you sell your property—even when that means altering some of what has always made the place feel like home to you.

Fortunately, sometimes there are really simple things that increase a home’s perceived value:

The front door is frequently absent from renovation lists, but as the point of entry, it does much to influence potential home buyers. Installing a bright, shiny new brass doorknob, giving the door a fresh coat of paint, or adding a traditional mailbox out at the curb can make your entire home seem more inviting.

Buyers are attracted to spacious rooms. If you have a cramped hall or dining area, think “mirror”. Adding one or two large wall mirrors automatically make any home that much more expansive.

If you enjoy your oversized television, you’re part of a not-so-silent American majority. That’s all well and fine, but unless the room is a man-cave, it’s likely that a television which overpowers the space will make buyers feel that the room is too small. Consider swapping for a size-appropriate set to help you sell your Asheboro NC home for sale.

Even on a minuscule budget, minor changes like these can attract interested buyers in this winter’s market. Looking for more creative ideas to sell your Asheboro NC property? Why not call me today? Waynette Araj 336-953-6526.