Old Colony Real Estate Market News

Old Colony believes in giving back. Being involved in the community is second nature to our realtors and some of our key partners include Tri-County YMCA, American Red Cross, Putnam County Schools, CAMC and Friends of the Cheat.

Located in Scott Depot in Putnam County, Tri-County YMCA has over 5,600 members and focuses on putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.  Tri-County YMCA offers a variety of programs and classes, including youth and adult sports, childcare, senior fitness and aquatics. Old Colony supports Tri-County by sponsoring Boo-A-Rama and Healthy Kids Day each year, which are free events open to the community. We also participate in the annual golf outing, which raises money each year for the Financial Assistance Campaign to help those in need.

Old Colony participates with the American Red Cross who focuses on the idea of neighbors helping neighbors in time of need. By participating i...

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Today marks the launch of our Professional Development Center, a comprehensive online Learning Management System (LMS) for our Sales Associates

Old Colony Sales Associates can access programs on sales, marketing, technology and relocation and follow self-guided curriculums to completion.   LeadingRE Certifications are granted to students who successfully complete a comprehensive series of courses and include LeadingRE Sales Specialist (LSS) and LeadingRE Service Expert (LSE).     

The Professional Development Center also fosters informal learning opportunities by allowing participants to pose questions to one another, engage in conversation and share insights through the program’s online community.

“With the implementation of their Professional Development Center, Old Colony, REALTORS® has demonstrated its commitment to the ongoing development of their most important resource, their people,” notes Rhett Damon, executive Director of Strategy and Tec...

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An inexpensive and quick way to refresh your home is through a new paint job. The overall concept of painting your home can be exciting – but can also cause major anxiety because of the number of colors, textures and combinations that paint and home improvements stores offer. With so many choices how do you know? Here is some information from Realtor.com on the different types of paints and which one is best for the area you want to paint:

In terms of paint types there are two basic types – water based which is latex and oil based which is alkyd. What is the difference? Oil based has been around for a while but they can take much longer to dry and contain strong odors that can bother those with sensitivity to smells. It’s great for outdoor paint jobs because it stands up well to harsh weather. In some states, the sale of oil based paint has been restricted due the fumes and solvents in the paint.  As for latex, it is becoming more popular. It dries quick with little o...

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The final walk through during the home buying process is very important. Why? Because this walk through is to help determine that the property is the condition that you agreed to buy it in and that if any repairs that you specified during the contract negotiation have been addressed and no other issues have come up. Make sure the walk through is done and make time to do it right. 

If the sellers have already moved, the walk through is imperative because if a home is vacant for any period of time and number of issues could occur. For example, there could be issues with sewer systems and leaks that could lead to flooded rooms. Plus, a house could take on a new look when vacant. Don’t get caught up in buyer’s excitement and forgo the final walk through. This is a major purchase and every step, no matter how small, is crucial to a successful purchase. 

If a house is not vacant, the final walk through is a good time to ask questions of the seller regarding the house...

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When selling your home remember that taking the time to remember everything about your property is important. Here are some things NOT to do when selling your home:

• Don’t leave the lawn out. Sure, the house is what you are selling but the lawn can serve as an extension of the house. Make sure that the lawn is neatly cut, any excess leaves or sticks are removed, even put down fresh mulch or some inexpensive outdoor lighting. The lawn is the first thing that the potential buyer will see in most cases so make a good impression!
• Don’t let smells ruin a potential buyer’s experience! Make sure the house smells clean and inviting. If you have pets, clean out the litter boxes or make sure any areas are clean as well. Stick with neutral scents as some smells can be overpowering and can take the attention off of the house.
• Don’t be a slob. Although you may only have a few dirty dishes or crumbs on the counter, clean it up! Buyers who see messes can t...

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