The Difference between Annuals and Perennials

William Dotterweich leads Central Property Realtors as broker associate, owner, and operator. Through this company, he and his team help clients buy and sell both commercial and residential property in New Jersey. When he isn’t busy leading the boutique real estate office, William Dotterweich enjoys backyard gardening. Just like anyone planning their first backyard garden, Mr. Dotterweich had to learn the difference between annual and perennial flowering plants.

Compared to annuals, perennials require less work because they grow back every year. These types of plants go dormant in the winter, but their roots remain alive in the ground. Come next season, the plants grow again from these roots. This growth will occur in either summer, spring, or fall, depending on the plant.

Conversely, annuals, as the name suggests, grow for only a single season. While they do produce more flowers and are in bloom longer than most perennials, the roots of annuals die with the rest of the plant at the first frost. This means gardeners must replant annuals every year, or fill in that space with another plant.

It’s also important to note that perennials have specific climate zones in which they thrive. With annuals temperature is less critical. Rather, they are divided into two main categories - cold and warm-weather annuals. Warm-season plants flourish in late spring, summer, and early fall, so they must be planted before the cold season. Cold-weather annuals can continue to bloom throughout winter in mild-winter areas.

Further, annuals require many more nutrients than perennials, due to their rapid growth and their need to produce many more seeds in order to reproduce. 

Boosting Final Home Sale Price Through Effective Staging

William Dotterweich is an accomplished real estate agent who serves as a broker associate at Central Property Realtors. One of William Dotterweich’s areas of expertise is staging homes to maximize the final sale price.

The first step to effective home staging is tidying and cleaning, but both of these activities should be incredibly thorough and detailed. In other words, homeowners or stagers should eliminate every bit of household clutter and make sure that every nook and cranny of the house is absolutely spotless.

Other simple and inexpensive ways to stage a home for sale include removing pets from homes and placing slipcovers over any furniture that is worn or out of style. Wise homeowners or stagers will also stow away all exhibited memorabilia and family photos. Part of the home selling process lies in encouraging prospective buyers to imagine themselves living in the house they are visiting. Seeing the personalized paraphernalia and pictures of another family in the home can quickly destroy this illusion. 

Morristown Partnership Sponsors Farmers Market

A broker associate in Morristown, New Jersey, William Dotterweich has led Central Property Realtors to be named Best of the Best Morris County real estate company by the Daily Record newspaper in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2018. Active within his community, William Dotterweich previously served as an elected member of the board of trustees for the Morristown Partnership.

Created in 1994, the Morristown Partnership develops private and public partnerships to help enhance the quality of life and economic performance of the city’s vibrant business district. Comprising around 400 commercial properties and more than 1,000 businesses, the partnership sponsors events such as the Morristown Farmers Market on seasonal Sundays.

Held annually from June to November, the Farmers Market features numerous locally grown or raised products, including organic produce, flowers and plants, locally raised pork and beef, farm-fresh eggs, and more. Since its establishment in 1990, the market has consistently ranked as one of the best farmers markets in northern New Jersey.

Key Benefits of Hiring a REALTOR

A resident of Morristown, New Jersey, William Dotterweich holds a bachelor of arts in economics from Fairleigh Dickinson University. An experienced real estate professional, William Dotterweich serves as a broker associate with Central Property Realtors and is a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

The largest trade association in America, NAR represents 1.4 million members from all sectors of the real estate industry. The term REALTOR is a specific distinction for members of the NAR who are real estate professionals, and its use requires adherence to a strict code of ethics. Working with a REALTOR when buying or selling a property provides numerous advantages, including those listed below.

1. REALTORS have expertise regarding all phases of the home buying process. A REALTOR has the necessary knowledge to assist home buyers with getting the best deal when buying their home and helps prevent owners from making costly mistakes during the process.

2. REALTORS provide an objective viewpoint. REALTORS are highly informed about important features related to a property including utilities, proximity to schools, and zoning. They can also provide vital data to potential home buyers before they purchase a home to ensure the property in question is what is needed.

3. REALTORS stay current on real estate laws. REALTORS are knowledgeable about real estate laws and regulations that apply to property transactions - this is essential, since applicable laws inevitably change over time.