These days, a lot of people selling their homes think they know enough about real estate to try to sell it on their own. But while selling your home without the help of a real estate agent can seem like a good idea in theory, in truth, less than 10 percent of For Sale By […]
Home Selling Tips
Empty or Staged? How Should You Sell Your Home
When it’s time to sell your home, you want to make sure you prepare it properly. You can sell your home empty or staged, but only one choice is likely right for your specific situation. Let’s look at why you might sell a home empty and why you might sell your home staged. Reasons to […]
6 Costs of Selling Your Home in Northern Virginia
When selling your home in Northern Virginia, there are some costs and expenses that you can anticipate. While most people understand the concept of closing costs, but they may be surprised by how expensive selling their house in Virginia can be. Between repairs, realtor commissions, settlement fees, moving, and more, your total expenses can easily […]
What’s the Home Selling Process During a Divorce?
Going through a divorce isn’t fun and nobody really wants to go down that road. However, divorce happens and when it cannot be avoided, it’s important to know how the home selling process during a divorce and how it works. When selling a home during a divorce, there are a few different possibilities. Each individual […]
How to Deal With Repairs Requested by the Buyer
When you’re selling your home in Fairfax or Burke, the buyer will likely order a home inspection. Any necessary repairs will come up and probably bring your agent and the buyer’s agent to the negotiating table. This is the time when you will need to know how to deal with repairs requested by the buyer. […]
Your Home Selling Timeline and Guide
Are you considering selling your home? When it’s time to list your home for sale, it’s a good idea to understand what the home selling timeline looks like. Maybe you’ve never sold a house before and you’re curious. Let’s look at what you should expect when you’re ready to list your home for sale. A […]
7 Tips for Selling Your Burke VA Home Fast
Only about a half-hour away from DC — with no traffic, of course — Burke has been named one of the best places to live in Virginia. Because of its popularity, the Burke housing market is highly competitive; it’s actually one of the most competitive markets in the nation! If you’re thinking about selling your […]
What To Do If a Buyer Backs Out
Believe it or not, backing out of a real estate transaction is not especially uncommon. For the Seller, if a buyer backs out, it can be frustrating as well as financially distressing, but there are some consequences to the Buyer for reneging on the contract and some ways to protect yourself so that you won’t […]