Should I buy a house that once had termites?

• <div><p>Termite damage isn’t always a deal breaker when buying a house, but don’t dismiss it. If that’s the case, you should hire a professional termite inspection to understand the extent of the damage, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/talking-termite-treatments.htm">type of termite</a>, state of repairs, and whether the infestation is gone.</p><p>If the termites are gone and the current owners repaired the damage, you might want to proceed. You may even be able to use the damage as a bargaining point. However, don’t forget that home insurance policies often don’t cover termite treatment or repairs and active infestations are tricky to shift.</p></div>

Is it worth buying and remodeling an old house?

• <div><p>Yes, it could be worth buying and remodeling an old house. You can potentially purchase an older house for a lower price than a newer house. With less of an upfront investment, you can devote more of your budget to the remodeling work. If you’re thinking of remodeling an old house and then reselling it—called house flipping—focus on projects that deliver the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/remodeling-projects-highest-roi.htm">best ROI for home improvements</a>. </p></div>

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Q: Should I buy a house that once had termites?

• <div><p>Termite damage isn&rsquo;t always a deal breaker when buying a house, but don&rsquo;t dismiss it. If that&rsquo;s the case, you should hire a professional termite inspection to understand the extent of the damage, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/talking-termite-treatments.htm">type of termite</a>, state of repairs, and whether the infestation is gone.</p><p>If the termites are gone and the current owners repaired the damage, you might want to proceed. You may even be able to use the damage as a bargaining point. However, don&rsquo;t forget that home insurance policies often don&rsquo;t cover termite treatment or repairs and active infestations are tricky to shift.</p></div>

Q: Does an outdoor kitchen increase property value?

• <div><p>Most experts agree that homeowners just about break even when selling a home with an outdoor kitchen. There&rsquo;s a potential ROI of between 100% to 200%, but this depends on the actual design and material details of your kitchen. Keeping it properly maintained also impacts the ROI. It&rsquo;s good to know, however, that you won&rsquo;t lose money when installing a kitchen outside.</p></div>

Q: How does a community well affect my mortgage or insurance?

• <div><p>The age of the well, installation methods, and maintenance logs can affect your home insurance premiums and any potential future claim. Mortgage companies can request proof of water quality before they approve the loan. Review all well information, including the Shared Well Agreement, before you make an offer to purchase.</p></div>

Q: Does a Trex deck increase home value?

• <div><p>Adding a deck is great for entertaining guests during the summer and can increase your home value. The ROI ranges between 60% and 70%, making building a deck one of the better home improvement projects if you plan to sell your home. The investment will also have a higher return if the deck adds square footage to your property.</p></div>

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Awesome! Beth worked so hard with the folks and got the highest price for a unit that has been recorded in years! The Beth Smith Shuey team was so great with all the details that I didn't have to worry about a thing. I would recommend them to anyone buying or selling a home...you will not regret...
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Reviewed in June 2022
The advice Mike gave me was effective and timely. His knowledge of the market was superior. My house sold above market value in two days. He was patient, consistent in his messages, and had an excellent marketing plan. I am very glad he was my realtor, and would not hesitate to seek him out...
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Reviewed in April 2015
She sold our house in one day.Our neighbor told us he saw cars lined up around the corner waiting to see it. She is fantastic. She responded to our calls quickly and helped us find a contractor to fix items requested by the buyer. Thanks so much Jennifer!
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Reviewed in April 2020
We were looking to buy a home in SW Florida to be closer to family and contacted Tom and Sue Demogenes and Jenna Billman to help us with our search. Jenna is very knowledgeable about the area and learns your tastes and needs rapidly. We needed to complete the sale of our home in NC before we...
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Reviewed in January 2021
Excellent experience! Theresa McCollum at McCollum Realty Team in Reidsville, NC is infinitely patient, calm, organized, available and on time. Of all the Realtors s I've worked with over the years, she was, by far, the most thorough and helpful. She's lived in Reidsville, NC for many years and...
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Reviewed in November 2010
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Simpson Real Estate Appraisals, LLC

1316 Rankin Mill Road

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Simpson Real Estate Appraisals, LLC

1316 Rankin Mill Road

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7 years of experience

With over 5 years experience as an appraiser, Simpson Real Estate Appraisals LLC is your industry expert in Graham, NC and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. You can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Our experience working with Tracy Simpson unfortunately fell short of expectations. We proactively requested a home appraisal to guide our pricing strategy for relisting, but the final report was delivered five days later than agreed upon, and only after multiple follow-ups. The comparable properties used in the valuation raised concerns. One was a past sale from 2024 (when several 2025 options were available), and another was a pending listing with known issues, as disclosed by its agent, and at a much smaller size. When we asked for clarification on why these properties were selected over more relevant recent sales included in our realtor?s CMA, the explanation focused more on why our home didn?t match one specific sale rather than justifying the chosen comparables - which differed significantly in age, upgrades, and size. We requested time to discuss and it was ignored. "

Dana D on September 2025

"Our experience working with Tracy Simpson unfortunately fell short of expectations. We proactively requested a home appraisal to guide our pricing strategy for relisting, but the final report was delivered five days later than agreed upon, and only after multiple follow-ups. The comparable properties used in the valuation raised concerns. One was a past sale from 2024 (when several 2025 options were available), and another was a pending listing with known issues, as disclosed by its agent, and at a much smaller size. When we asked for clarification on why these properties were selected over more relevant recent sales included in our realtor?s CMA, the explanation focused more on why our home didn?t match one specific sale rather than justifying the chosen comparables - which differed significantly in age, upgrades, and size. We requested time to discuss and it was ignored. "

Dana D on September 2025

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Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.

"Paid $375 for a property evaluation that was $250,00.00 lower than what we were being taxed for. After questioning the evaluator,she reevaluated the property to be in line with tax appraisers. Don ' t know if this company is accurate in what they do."

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"Paid $375 for a property evaluation that was $250,00.00 lower than what we were being taxed for. After questioning the evaluator,she reevaluated the property to be in line with tax appraisers. Don ' t know if this company is accurate in what they do."

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