Are you thinking of selling your Virginia property? Congratulations! It’s an exciting time, but let’s be real – it can also be a bit daunting, especially when you start thinking about all the expenses involved. One of the expenses you may not have considered yet is seller closing costs, and trust us, they can add […]
Home Selling Preparation
Military Housing in Northern Virginia
5 Things to Consider When PCS’ing to NOVA Every Permanent Change of Station (PCS) presents three basic options for military personnel with respect to living arrangements and Military Housing in Northern Virginia: Seek base housing, rent, or buy in the new location. When you are considering Military Housing in Northern Virginia, that is a big decision, but it’s […]
Putting Your House on the Market: Fixes You *Should* Make First
(Image courtesy Burst) With today’s nearly unprecedented seller’s market, it can be tempting to imagine that you really don’t need to make any updates or fixes to your home before putting your house on the market. More and more homes for sale are listed “as is,” and buyers are foregoing inspection contingencies in an effort […]
Are Renovations Actually Worth it?
(Photo by Shopify Partners from Burst) Today’s real estate market is so hot that many homeowners are wondering if they need to make any fixes or do any renovations at all before listing their home for sale. It may seem like homes are selling well without much effort, but that’s not necessarily true. Even in […]
How Do Agents Decide to Price Homes?
(Photo by Sajjad Hussain M from Burst) When you’re ready to sell your home, an agent will help because they know how to price homes. This is a big decision you need to be aware of and know how it happens. Home prices seem to be higher than usual these days due to inventory shortages, […]
3 Home Seller Concerns of 2021
(Photo by Sarah Pflug from Burst) If it seems like today’s real estate market is like a hot air balloon just carrying sellers up, up, and away — you might be right. Homes are selling easier, more quickly, and at higher prices in almost every market. And many sellers have been taking advantage, but others […]
5 Exterior Paint Color Trends For 2021
When you’re looking to freshen up your home for sale, changing the exterior paint can make a big difference. It helps with curb appeal which plays a major factor in resale value. So choosing one of the year’s exterior paint color trends can be the first step in getting a great offer. Top Exterior Paint […]
How to Choose an Appraiser
If you’re planning to buy or sell a home, you need to know how to choose an appraiser. This is an important part of the process with pretty much all real estate transactions. One of the usual essential contingencies to secure mortgage lending at closing is an appraisal contingency. This clause allows homebuyers to back […]
