When it comes to selling your home, supporting local businesses is one of the most profitable decisions you can make.
Local businesses love to give back to their communities, which can increase your home’s value over time.
We’ve worked with the most reputable businesses around—contact us today, and we’ll pass along our professional recommendations!
Use Local Businesses as Your Home-Selling Sidekicks
When it comes to selling your home, supporting local businesses can be one of the most profitable decisions you make. Instead of calling upon big-name chains, you can utilize homegrown service providers to save money and make sure the job gets done right. Investing in local businesses has been proven to increase a community’s real estate values—besides, there’s no better return on your investment than a genuine “thank you” from a neighbor!
For every $100 spent at small businesses, this much stays in the community…
Small businesses tend to reinvest in their local economies more than chains do, which is great news for homeowners and potential sellers. Plus, small business owners typically work, play, and live in the same communities as their storefronts—so they care more about seeing their hometowns thrive.
The Business Alliance for Local Living Economies found that communities with successful small businesses see property values increase by 50 percent on average. And with home prices appreciating, neighborhoods can benefit from attracting new business investments to spark economic growth. According to research done by The Alliance, $68 stays in the community for every $100 spent at local businesses.
Shopping small provides hyper-local services
Think of shopping local like a community-wide networking event—you strengthen your connections by spreading the word about your positive experiences at businesses in the area. And if you want to know the best providers around, you can just ask your real estate agent. Your local agent doubles as your go-to reference for the most reputable nearby businesses.
Selling your home is a hyper-local experience, one in which you can benefit from partnering with the most convenient local business of them all: your real estate agent. As a small business ourselves, we understand the importance of supporting local and giving back to the community, which is why we only recommend our best business partners to our clients.
Here’s why hiring local service providers is the strategic choice
When you decide to list your property, there’s most likely going to be some projects that need to be completed—things like renovations and repairs, staging for showings, and general maintenance should all be at the top of your to-do list. Hiring homegrown service providers is the strategic choice when it comes to selling your home. Not only will you be guaranteed great service, but you may even receive discounted rates. When real estate agents repeatedly refer their clients to local businesses, companies sometimes provide lower rates in return.
Invest in small businesses to increase your home value
Wondering which local businesses you should take advantage of when listing your home? Hire a landscaper to spruce up your curb appeal, use a local painter to incorporate a more neutral color palette, or contact a local handyman for repairs. Want to get the inside of your home showing-ready? Your agent can recommend a top-notch florist for a bouquet of local blooms. That’s the thing about shopping small—the owners have local expertise and will go the extra mile to make sure their clients are happy!
Want to Increase Your Home Value?
It’s simple—when you invest in local businesses, those companies turn back around and invest in your community, which increases your home value! It’s hard to fully understand the positive impact of shopping local, but it becomes easier when you see your property value rise over time.
We’ve worked with the best businesses in our community, and we know they would love to play a part in your real estate dreams. Just tell us what services you need, and we’ll send our professional recommendations your way!
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.
To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.
School starts August 11, 2021, this year and the LOW Lioness Lions Club is holding its annual School Supply Drive to support the Locust Grove Primary & Elementary Schools. They help these 2 schools by providing the necessary supplies to ensure a successful school year for the teachers and students alike.
Donations will be collected at the Lake of the Woods FRONT GATE on July 10th and July 24th from 9AM to 1PM ORyou may bring your donations in Monday – Friday July 12th through July 23rd from 9AM – 5PM at our Licata Group Office (located in the Food Lion shopping center, between AT&T and CVS)OR you may donate a check for the Lionesses to purchase the items listed in the first flyer. Please make checks payable to: “LOW LIONESS FOUNDATION” and write “SCHOOL SUPPLY” in the check memo section. Please MAIL those checks to: PO BOX 811, Locust Grove VA 22508.
We love supporting great causes and if you choose to drop your donations off at the Licata Group office: you have the opportunity to enter to win TWO tickets to the FREDERICKSBURG NATIONALS game on July 31st. The winner will be drawn & announced on our Licata Group Facebook page during LicataLive at 11AM on Tuesday, July 27th!
For any additional questions regarding the SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE, itself please contact Teresa Wisniewski at 703-901-9023 or Judy Ludvigsen at 540-760-4982. For questions about the LICATA GROUP FREDNATS TICKETS, contact the Licata Group office at 540-388-2541.
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.
To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.
Jupiter Learning Academy is hosting a COLOR RUN at Locust Grove Middle School (6368 Flat Run Rd, Locust Grove VA 22508). You will have the option to choose from 1/4, 1/2, or 1 mile and it will be $15 per runner.
Registrations will begin at 8AM on Saturday, May 4th and the Run will begin at 9AM. Please be sure to register by April 12th at eventbrite.com or by contacting Jupiter Learning Academy directly at: 540-854-0000 or jupiterlearningacademy@outlook.com.
This COLOR RUN is for ALL AGES – so come on out and support Jupiter Learning Academy.
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my homeworth?” is the #1 question asked by home owners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.
To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.
SAVE THE DATE! April 27th, 2019 from 11am – 3pm will be the Kidz Cruzin Car Show and Festival of Fun at the Locust Grove Primary School. (31230 Constitution Hwy, Locust Grove VA 22508). If it rains April 27th, new date will be: May 4th, 2019.
The 2nd Annual Kidz Cruzin Car show is hosted and sponsored by Details by Frank, LLC .
This year they are partnering with Locust Grove Primary School PTA with 100% of the proceeds from this show will go directly to the Locust Grove Primary school!!
There will be cars, trucks, motorcycles, kids activities, vendor demonstrations, food trucks and more! This year, ONLY the KIDS will be voting for the best CAR, TRUCK, MOTORCYCLE and Best in show!! How fun! Plaques and prizes will be provided and if you would like to participate and register, you may do so the day of the show for $20! If you are a vendor interested in participating contact: Martha Brown 540-841-7273 or martha.detailsbyfrank@gmail.com
Support the local Locust Grove Primary School students by attending this family friendly event! Bring the kids so they can have some fun and put their vote in for their favorites. It’s sure to be a good time for parents and children alike.
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my homeworth?” is the #1 question asked by home owners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.
To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.
Tim Edmond and Dan Potter met as undergrads at Princeton University and quickly bonded over their shared passion for the outdoors, Frisbee-golf, bowling, Neil Young and, most importantly, brewing and drinking good beer.
After graduation in 2007, they both took jobs in the corporate world but still got together on the weekends to brew beer and kick around ideas about how to live “the good life”. Dan came up with an idea in 2009 and finally in June of 2011, they said goodbye to their former jobs and founded a new craft brewing business based in Free Union, VA, Potter’s Craft Cider. All of the ciders made by the company start with locally-grown fruit from nearby orchards and family farms.
Potter’s First Cider Press
Although Tim and Dan did most of the hard labor and legwork themselves, they did seek assistance from the Central Virginia SBDC early-on for help with financing, legal structure and business planning, and more recently in development of an employee handbook.
Their work has paid off! Over the last eight years, the company has continued to grow and now offers a varieties of hard cider available in pubs and restaurants all over Virginia. Their own tasting room, the Cider Garden, is located in Belmont and is open almost every weekend.
Brew Masters!
Stop by Potter’s Craft Cider’s Cider Garden in Belmont [209 Monticello Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902] and try a brew – or better yet, try a flight and taste a few! And know you are supporting a small business that believes in fresh home-grown ingredients, buying local and supporting other local businesses.
The second annual dinner dance at the LOW Clubhouse is here!
Prepare for cocktails at 6pm followed by a delicious dinner at 7pm. There will be a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, wine grab (fun!) and even a photographer! Don’t go anywhere after dinner – the Reunion Band will be playing music starting at 8pm. Don’t miss this event on February 9th, 2019 from 6pm – 11pm at the Lake of the Woods Clubhouse.
Make your reservations today – Call Ellen Bearden 540-972-9595, Nikki Buell at 540-412-0104 or Jean McLallen at 540-972-5792; tickets will be $60 each after January 15. Don’t wait – reserve your spot today!
All proceeds will support the Lioness Lions Foundation!
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or Waterfront property in Virginia we are your professionals for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia, we are your proven Real Estate professionals. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my homeworth?” is the #1 question asked by home owners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, Pat will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.
To see available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site.
Tim Edmond and Dan Potter met as undergrads at Princ
eton University and quickly bonded over their shared passion for the outdoors, Frisbee-golf, bowling, Neil Young and, most importantly, brewing and drinking good beer.
