Categories for Seller Advice

You Don’t Have to Wait Until Spring

The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS just release the stats for September.  Here are the highlights: Compared to September of last year, sales are down 2.5 %.  This is partly due to the low inventory we’ve been seeing for the last 27 months, consecutively.   Currently, there is only a ...

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Fall Leaves Bring SOLD Signs

Summer has come to an end and you probably are thinking you’ve lost the opportunity to sell, and need to wait till next summer. But that’s far from the truth! Although it’s not as hectic and crazy with the swarm of buyers on the market, the fall season brings out ...

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Selling in a Seller’s Market

You may have heard that inventory is low and it is a seller’s market in Northern Virginia – and that is correct.   Homes are selling quickly and a lot of homes are receiving multiple offers.  So does that mean that since demand is so high, that you don’t need ...

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SELLER’S MARKET & APPRAISALS

Over the last few weeks I have seen home price increases in our area.  Not on all of the homes of course, but it seems that sellers have caught on to the fact that there are a lot more buyers than there are homes for sale.  It can be very ...

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Don’t Over-Improve Before You Sell

If you are thinking about selling your home, you are probably wondering how much work you should put into the house before you put it on the market.  The answer to this question could change based on the type of market in your area, the overall condition of your home and ...

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What to Ask A Seller’s Agent

When you are getting ready to list your home, there are hundreds of agents to choose from. You may have friends that just moved and can make recommendations or you may have a family member that can assist you with your move. Even still, you should be asking a few ...

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Why Do I Have to Sign That?

Buyer Agency Agreement – Virginia Law You’ve been browsing for homes online for awhile and now are ready to buy.  One day while you are looking at properties online, you see one that you REALLY want to see in person.  So you call a real estate agent from the website and ...

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