INSIDER TIPS | first time home buyer | how to pick a real estate agent
By:
Jessica Martin
April 5th, 2018
If you've been with us before, you'll know right away that we have a method to finding the right REALTOR® for you. In the Market Ready Guide, you'll find 10 Questions You Should Ask a Realtor Before You Hire One. This, we believe, is a cornerstone to your real estate agent search. but there's more to take into consideration. Do you know what it is?
Real Estate | home tips | tips | Pointing You Home
By:
Jessica Martin
March 29th, 2018
Do you know what an egress window is? Do you know what the requirements are for an egress window? It sounds like it should be complicated, but there are only 4 requirements your basement window must meet in order to be up to code.
Our Market Ready Guide provides strategic advice and useful tips to get top dollar for your house when the time comes to sell.
By:
Jessica Martin
March 23rd, 2018
If you've decided you're ready to buy your first home, you've probably gotten tons of unsolicited advice regarding what you should and shouldn't do. Take it from the real estate professionals - there are a lot of things you should and shouldn't do before buying your first home, but let's take a look at the top 5.
By:
Jessica Martin
March 15th, 2018
What is an earnest money deposit? How does an EMD differ from a down payment? Where does an earnest money deposit go and why is it important?
By:
Eric Stewart
March 8th, 2018
Last weekend the Washington, DC area experieced a horrific storm. It was a wind storm with up to 70 MPH gusts that caused incredible amounts of damage. There were many who were greatly affected, including one of our clients who was set to settle their home in Oakton, VA. In the video below you'll see the aftermath of what a series of strong winds can do to a tree, a home, and a contract.
By:
Eric Stewart
February 26th, 2018
What could be stalling people on buying homes? Inventory is lowand when there are multiple offers skyrocketing prices, your buyers might be intimidated!
Buy | Money | Selling | appraisal,
By:
Eric Stewart
February 15th, 2018
If you are purchasing a home and financing it with a mortgage, the bank will require an appraisal of the property to determine its market value. The dollar amount the bank will lend you is based on the appraised value of the house rather than the agreed upon purchase price between the buyer and the seller.
By:
Jessica Martin
February 8th, 2018
February is National Time Management Month, Spiritual Wellness Month, and National Senior Independence Month. Each week, we'll be giving you tips and tricks for time management, how to better your spiritual wellness, and what senior independence means, as well as a Potomac, MD market update heading into the Spring Market. Read on for tips you can implement today to better your time management skills, especially in the home selling process.
Buy | Sell | Moving | Real Estate | buying | disclosures | home tips | tips
By:
Jessica Martin
January 26th, 2018
During the sale of your home, you will probably come face to face with an ugly truth - there are certain parts of your house (design and structure-wise) that buyers might not like. It's hard to hear, but read on to learn some of the major aspects of your home that buyers will be looking for and what they really don't care to see (or smell)!
Sell | Moving | Selling | Real Estate | tips | escrow
By:
Jessica Martin
January 19th, 2018
Escrow. In the buying and selling process, you'll come across this word on multiple occasions. What is escrow? What does it mean, and how does it relate to the real estate transaction? Read on to find out more.