Categories for Seller Advice

Countryside Expert

I am beyond grateful that I have been able to help over 50 families buy and/or sell a home in our Countryside community. My mission is to help you successfully navigate our ever-changing real estate market with ease. If you are ready to talk about selling and/or buying, call or ...

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Housing Bubble?

Why This Housing Market Is Not a Bubble Ready To Pop Homeownership has become a major element in achieving the American Dream. A recent report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) finds that over 86% of buyers agree homeownership is still the American Dream. Prior to the 1950s, less than half of the country owned ...

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Market Update for Loudoun

The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® released their February market report and here are the highlights. The Median Sales Price was $628, 306,  up 7% from this time last year.  This is on top of the 16% increase we had in February of 2021.  Just to put it in perspective, ...

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Dangers Of Overpricing

In the last few weeks, I have had a few different sellers say that they heard that the best strategy for pricing their home was to start high and then negotiate it down. I emphatically disagree. Data shows that overpriced homes sit longer and end up for selling less than ...

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Moving With Pets

As you are planning your move, there are a few things that you need to consider when your pets are concerned.  If you are moving locally, it might be a good idea to board your pet during the actual moving day. This will minimize stress on them and on you. ...

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Selling Simplified

I would LOVE to simplify the selling process for you. It can be quite overwhelming to start planning everything that needs to happen in order to sell your home.  But let me take that off of your plate.  My years of experience and my proven processes will enable you to ...

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Top 10 Selling Tips

Yes, this is trite and cheesy but it is TRUE. If you have been thinking about selling, chances are you have been checking your home value online (repeatedly). And I am sure that you have been debating what you need to do in regards to updates, fixes or replacements and ...

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Sell It Yourself?

The market is so hot, why not just sell your house yourself and save money on commissions? I can understand why homeowners think selling their home on their own is a great way to save money. However, the market has shown that For Sale By Owners (FSBO’s) make less money ...

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A House vs. A Home

The Emotional Side of Selling There are so many emotions that come with selling a home. But once you put a home on the market, it becomes a PRODUCT and you have to view it through the eyes of a buyer. (This is tough, I know). So, when your agent ...

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