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Dawn Grasty, A "New Day" in Triangle Real Estate
Broker, Prudential Carolinas Realty
Phone: 919.210.5418
email: dgrasty@nc.rr.com
web: www.dgrasty.com
It's all about curb appeal!
Realtors are always talking about that first impression a potential buyer gets upon approaching a property. It's an aesthetic and emotional reaction to the home and it's environs that either excites the buyer about seeing more of the home, or makes them want to turn around and move on to the next home.
There are entire tv series, books, and magazines dedicated to helping consumers understand the value of curb appeal, and how to maximize your home's draw for potential buyers.
BEFORE AFTER
The Golden Leaf Awards competition not only has to do with encouraging the community of Durham to take responsibility for improving our homes and neighborhoods, but could also have the effect of improving property values in Durham. Who wouldn't want that!?!
More about the Golden Leaf Awards
Durham is serious about making the city even more beautiful. This year marks the 6th year this award has been given to recognize the best visual contributions to the Durham community. The competition is designed to encourage better designed and better managed properties in Durham. Two agencies, the Durham City-County Appearance Commission and Keep Durham Beautiful, Inc are co-sponsoring this years event.
So, whether you have a new property with an excellent design, or if you have improved an existing structure you can be in the running. The judges also consider the impact structures have on improving the character or livability of an area, and attempt to raise community awareness of the value of ongoing maintenance in landscaping, etc.
The Golden Leaf will be given in the following categories: Community Properties, Commercial Properties, Residential Properties, Landscaping and Maintenance, Outstanding Individual, Sustainable Properties, and Keep Durham Beautiful. The Sustainable Properties and Keep Durham Beautiful awards are new for this year’s event.
Nominated projects must be located within Durham County. The nomination deadline is Friday, March 21, 2008, and winners will be announced at a public ceremony in May.
To obtain an entry form or for information on eligibility requirements, visit www.durhamnc.gov/departments/planning/gold_leaf.cfm or contact Lisa Miller, planner with the Durham City-County Planning Department, at (919) 560-4137, extension 270 or via e-mail at lisa.miller@durhamnc.gov.
It could be a "New Day in Triangle Real Estate" for you!
If you're considering a home improvement, and would like to consult with me regarding the potential return on your investment, or if you'd like help determining your property's current curb appeal from a realtor's perspective, contact me!
And, as always, if you're looking to sell or buy a property in Durham, I would love to help you! Call at 919.210.5418, or email at dgrasty@nc.rr.com.
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