Buying or Selling an Old House

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Jennie Dotts, a partner in Old House Authority and a specialist in old and historic properties, is licensed to sell real estate through Virginia Properties, a Long and Foster Co. This means Old House Authority can help you buy or sell an old house. In 2007, Old House Authority was started to help homeowners find the products and people necessary for historically appropriate renovations and energy efficient maintenance older homes. With our expanded real estate services, we can help earlier in the process when you’re making crucial decisions about one of your biggest investments.

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You don't want just any contractor working on your old house any more than you want just any real estate agent helping you to buy or sell it. Old houses have to be treated differently. Their qualities and needs must be understood. Buyer and sellers, too, have to be treated differently for those very reasons. Buyers, for instance, are looking for character, history, and distinctive architecture. But they also want to know how to retain character and architectural integrity while adapting to efficient, modern use. Sellers, on the other hand, may need help in recognizing the “tired” features that reinforce buyers’ fears of old houses. Old House Authority can relax these fears by assuring buyers we’ll help find the resources necessary to take on the quirks and challenges of an old house.

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With historic real estate, you want an agent who is knowledgeable about historic designations, which can determine what changes you can make to the property or what financial incentives you might be eligible for. You want someone with experience to advise about appropriate options for energy efficiency that may make the house comfortable and affordable. You also want to make sure that those you hire to work on the house understand older construction methods, materials, and architectural design. We can help find those experts for you and give you the confidence of making informed decisions. That’s the best way to avoid mistakes, which could diminish the historic character and value of your house.

With more than 15 years experience in historic preservation, Jennie has developed a wide network of professionals with a passion for traditional building. It has always been her pleasure to share these resources, especially when it enables someone to take on a renovation project and bring new life to an old house.

So, if you're considering buying or selling an older house, contact jennie@oldhouseauthority.com or (804) 648-1616 and put our team of experts to work for you.