My Virginia Neighbor

I like this video, and how it represents the work we do at Long and Foster. I am committed to helping you find the right home, or help you move on to the next journey. As always you know I am here , and would be happy to do a complimentary consultation for selling or buying your home. I'll even send you the 100+ checklist that a good agent does to help you sell in 30 days.. or less! On Time. Best Price. With Ease. 

Staging is the key to sell in the VA, DC and MD areas You’ve heard the headlines—there’s a shortage of homes for sale, and that’s driving us toward a sellers’ market. However, just because home sellers are favored in these conditions, that doesn’t mean every property will sell for top dollar and in little time. Buyers today are more selective than they’ve been in the past, and if you’re getting ready to sell, you need to keep these facts in mind. Make it move-in ready. Call it the HGTV effect, but more and more buyers come to the market with high expectations and desires for a move-in ready home with the latest updates and designs. Stage your home for success. Most Realtors can recommend a quality home staging professional, who’ll help you style your home in a way that’ll appeal to the most buyers. Start preparing well ahead of when you want to move. Nowadays, you might have to renovate a bathroom or install new flooring before listing your home. By starting the improvemen...

Well, let's just jump into the weeds of house buying and pricing, shall we? Correct Pricing is Key to Appraise The million dollar question for all sellers in a normal real estate market is “Will it appraise?” Many people don’t know the significance of the appraisal, and wonder why they can’t price their home at any price, even if it is "special."  Well, good news- they can!  Bad news- there is no guarantee that it will sell at that price.   For example, I could make a chocolate cake and then stand on the street and offer it to the public to buy for $2 million, but that doesn’t mean I will get it. Especially if there was a bank involved that provides the loan for the buyer to buy the $2 million cake.   Since most people have to take out a mortgage to purchase a home, they will have to sign several documents that the bank requires. One of these official papers, other than signing off on your beloved golden doodle (JK!) is that you...