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2015
Different sites showcase properties in different ways. One feature of remax.com that I like is their mapping system where I can highlight what is within certain driving times from my listings. I can adjust it to whatever I want. 15, 20, 25, 30, etc minutes. Many buyers will ask " where is the nea...
04/25/2015
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Who would have thought? This is just another reason agents need to know something about the home inspectors and everyone else who is involved in a real estate transaction. Maybe a buyer hires a friend, or a friend or co-workers boyfriend or husband to do their home inspection. They can't get off ...
04/22/2015
The beautiful well built home with loads of upgrades on all three levels is priced to attract buyers. It's located in Lovettsville VA approx 1 mile from the Potomac River, C&O Canal Towpath, MARC commuter Train to DC. Less than 30 minutes to Point of Rocks MD, Frederick MD, Boonsboro MD, Harpers...
04/21/2015
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Where Is The "REBLOG" Button? I ask "where is the reblog button" after attempting to reblog a couple of interesting ActiveRain posts that" 1. I found interesting and enjoy "spreading the word", 2. A reblog is a very high form of recommendation, especially for a post that is not feature...
04/19/2015
Many times it's the combination of factors that attract someone to a listing. I usually use cars as analogies. For example, if you have a car that you want to sell, and it's dirty, smells, has bald tires, foggy windows, back seat and trunk are full of junk, empty fast food bags, etc. and is price...
04/18/2015
Beautiful Lovettsville Colonial located in Cambridge farms Estates near Potomac River and MARC commuter train to DC. House was expanded and upgrade when built with numerous quality improvements on all 3 levels. Over 5000 SF of living space. Quality construction inside and out. All on peaceful 1.6...
04/14/2015
I just recently referred another buyer to John Melnick at Presidential Mortgage in Fairfax VA for a pre-approval. I know if John pre-approves a buyer, I won't have any problems getting to settlement, unless the buyers do something stupid along the way. John keeps up with all the changes in the mo...
04/11/2015
If you ever wanted to get a real feel for life in Loudoun county VA, the Spring Farm Tour is a good way to see farms and farm life up close. Great opportunites to see historic homes, livestock, poulty, flower and vegetable gardens, wineries, llamas, etc, etc. Check out their website or facebook p...
04/10/2015
It's getting easier and easier to find free photos to use for commercial purposes. I still use my own whenever possible, but free photo sources like www.bossfight.co come in handy now and then. Their site is easy to navigate the catergories across the top, then I hovered over this stairway photo,...
04/09/2015
When considering selling farms in Loudoun, there is always the possiblity that the subject of subdividing will come up. The sellers usually think that adds a lot of value. The truth is, there is no way to know how much value subdividing adds until a lot of research is done. That can include envir...
04/09/2015