Categories for Seller Advice

Radon Action Month – 2020

I just attended a class on Radon today and it just so happens to be Radon Action Month.  Radon is probably something you don’t hear much about unless you are in the process of buying or selling a home. But for safety considerations, it is something you should be paying ...

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Yes, It Is Still A Seller’s Market

  While it is not uncommon to see lower inventory in December due to the holidays, we had 26% less inventory in December of 2019 than in December of 2018. That is quite a drop and we are hoping that inventory picks up soon, because from a buyer’s perspective, the spring ...

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CountrySide Market Stats for 2019

CountrySide continues to be a highly desired community with a thriving real estate market.  CountrySide is one of the more affordable communities in Loudoun County and features great amenities with low HOA fees and is located near the major roadways such as Route 7 and Route 28.  It also just ...

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Fall Home Maintenance Tips

Take Care of These Before It Gets Too Cold I know that it doesn’t feel like autumn out there yet, and I myself, have been putting off my fall yard work because it is still so hot.  But now is the time to do the following tasks before the snow ...

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Countryside Regal Development – Sterling Meadows

Last night I attended an information session regarding the potential condo community (Sterling Meadows) that will be replacing the current movie theater in the Countryside shopping center.  The room was full of concerned residents from the Calverts Glen and Countryside communities. As of Sept. 4, 2019, no action has been ...

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TOP 5 HOME INSPECTION ITEMS

WHAT YOU SHOULD FIX BEFORE YOU SELL I have been to many home inspections and it the same items seem to come up in every single home.  If you are getting ready to sell your home, do these FIVE things before you put that sign in your yard.   https://youtu.be/09IKm4MbAjw ...

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It’s All About Connection

Buyers and Sellers Deserve Respect I went to a technology conference today and left early because every speaker was talking about how to get and handle LEADS.  A lead is someone that may have clicked on your listing, or an ad you placed on Facebook or other social media platforms. ...

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Photos Can Make A Difference

One of my biggest pet peeves about seeing other listings is looking at the photos and discovering that they have been taken by a cell phone.  Yes, the cameras on these devices are pretty amazing. But when you are trying to sell the most expensive thing you own, you need to ...

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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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