Wright-Patt Realty Blog

If there's one thing that COVID-19 has taught us, it's that our home really is our sanctuary. Over the past several weeks, many of us have spent our time cleaning, decluttering, and working on small projects around the house. 

As things start to open up and we return to a "new normal," being able to come back to the safety of our homes at the end of each day will likely become even more important. In fact, several of our REALTORS® have started working on projects to help turn their homes into relaxing havens that they can retreat to after a long day of helping buyers find the best Beavercreek homes for sale.

Need some inspiration? Here are a few of their favorite tips.

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Online listings have been a crucial element of the real estate marketing mix for years and have taken on even more importance during this most unusual spring selling season. While COVID-19 precautions have many shoppers under shelter-in-place orders, that certainly hasn't stopped buyers from wanting to shop for homes or sellers from wanting to find the right buyer. As our REALTORS® can tell you first-hand, the sales process has simply moved more online, with online listings and virtual tours taking center stage. For sellers, understanding why online listings are so important is one of the keys to getting your home sold.

• Most Buyers Start Their Home Search Online
  While they've taken on added importance recently, online listings have long been a huge key to successfully selling a home. Most buyers start their search for a home with extensive online research, learning about communities, scouting neighborhoods, and most importantly searching for online listings. Buyers tend to be very engaged in the process, looking at listings at home or on their phone whenever they get a free moment. An online listing gives a buyer the opportunity to fall in love with a home, whether they live across the street or across the country.

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Who doesn't love a relaxing weekend drive? Whether you've got a car packed full with family or you're taking your motorcycle on the open road, cruising around the Beavercreek area is the perfect way to get some fresh air and discover the hidden gems around town. Here are a few drives near Dayton that our REALTORS® think you'll enjoy on a sunny, Sunday afternoon.

• Miami & Erie Canal Scenic Byway
  A 50-mile stretch running north to south, the Miami & Erie Canal Scenic Byway can be enjoyed starting in Piqua and heading north to Delphos. One of the highlights of this jaunt is passing by Lake Loramie State Park, a perfect place to pull over and rest for lunch. We love this route because it offers an opportunity to explore fantastic off-the-beaten-path places like the city of St. Marys. Because the route was constructed parallel to the Miami & Erie Canal, there are plenty of opportunities for boaters, nature-lovers, and fishermen to enjoy the waterways surrounding the byway.

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As you're preparing your home for sale, you'll need to make sure it's in good condition for potential buyers. Your roof will be inspected before the sale, so if it has problems, it's easier to detect them in advance and decide what to do about them. In some cases, repairs won't be effective enough and your roof might need replacing this summer. This could make your home much more attractive to potential home buyers, since they're unlikely to want to buy a home with roofing issues compared to other Beavercreek homes for sale.
 
Our REALTORS® suggest looking for these five signs your roof might need replacing this summer before you put your home on the market:

1. Your roof is near the end of its lifespan.
   With proper installation, care, and maintenance, a roof can last for decades. However, even under the best of circumstances, it can't last forever. Your roof's longevity depends partially on the material that it's made from. Asphalt shingles, for example, last about 20 to 25 years if it's the only layer of roofing material. If it was installed over an existing layer of shingles, it should be replaced at least every 20 years.

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Today is the perfect day to leave meal planning to the professionals! Our REALTORS® knows that cooking for the family isn't always in the cards after a full day of work. Support local restaurants around the Beavercreek area and check an item off of your to-do list by ordering curbside pickup or delivery from these five tasty eateries.

1. Crossroads BBQ & More — 1156 Kauffman Ave., Fairborn, OH 45324
   Who doesn't love a good barbeque? Instead of breaking out the grill and dealing with the cleanup, let Crossroads BBQ & More bring the barbeque to you! Quality ingredients and homemade recipes combine to deliver the best pizza in the area straight to your door. For those who want to skip on a slice, Crossroads BBQ & More also whips up subs, calzones, pasta dishes, salads, appetizers, snacks, and desserts. Pick a pie up to go and scope out a few Fairborn homes for sale while you're at it.

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