Day 13: What improvements can be done that will improve ROI? Just because you are making an improvement to your home does NOT mean that you are adding value to your home. Remember, also, appraisers don’t see your emotional tie to the gazebo you … [Read more...] about What improvements can be done that will improve ROI?
Blog
Should we fear appraisers?
Day 12: Should we fear appraisers? Some people ask at this seller's market... What is the point of them in the sale of our house. Fear an appraiser??? not at all. Appraisers have a job that is an art and a science of understanding market, … [Read more...] about Should we fear appraisers?
What are most of the renovations people are doing in their homes right now?
Day 11: What are most of the renovations people are doing in their homes right now? May people are trying to get screened in porches, additional use of the outdoor space, update their kitchens, get use of unfinished basements to make for work … [Read more...] about What are most of the renovations people are doing in their homes right now?
Who is responsible to keeping snow away from the major walking paths at your property during a showing?
Day 10: Who is responsible to keeping snow away from the major walking paths at your property during a showing? The answer: The Seller, between paragraphs 10 and 19, The Seller is going to delivery a clean and clear property, and based on most … [Read more...] about Who is responsible to keeping snow away from the major walking paths at your property during a showing?
How is the pandemic affecting rental values in NoVA?
Day 9: How is the pandemic affecting rental values in NoVA? Per the GMU Center for Regional Statistics information, Arlington is at a 14.8% drop since March 2019 to 2020. Between December and January, rents decreased 2.5%. For the first time in 10 … [Read more...] about How is the pandemic affecting rental values in NoVA?