While I am not a Mortgage Loan Officer and for sure do not work for a Mortgage Company, at the same time I know a potentially good deal when I see one. As a Realtor and a Veteran, I know that for years Veterans were told a VA Loan was not the best deal out there and as a result many of our Military and Veterans used other means to finance their mortgage. I did the same thing myself. With some Mortgage money fairly tight these days, VA Loans are becoming increasingly more popular again. I would urge you to read the following article for additional information:
Why Should A Veteran Use A VA Loan To Buy A Home?
David L. Burrows, Realtor®
Envirian of Warrenton
Warrenton, Virginia 20186
Phone: 703.391.9200 x9119
Email: david@burrowsproperties.com
Web Site: Burrows Properties
A Burrows' Thought worth considering: Buying a house involves commitment to the task before you. My definition of commitment is translated inconvenience. Expect the unexpected after you have a contract. Something always develops that you didn't expect to happen. When it does, remain calm and absolutely resolved to see everything through to the end. By the way, this is when you lean on your Realtor.
Interested in Some Great Reading on selling your home? Take a look at these articles on my website: Selling Your Home: Where do you begin? I also urge you to utilize my FREE SELLERS TOOLKIT before selling your house.
Buyer Guidance: Get my FREE BUYERS TOOLKIT before heading out on the journey to find your new house.
Try These Links To Help You Find Your Next Home:
Virginia Home Finder
HUD Homes In Virginia
Fairfax Homes For Sale
Fairfax MLS
Links To Help You Find Your Way Around In Northern Virginia:
Northern Virginia Information
This blog may contain links to other Web sites operated by third parties. These links are provided as a convenience to access the information contained therein. David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton have not reviewed all of the information on other sites and disclaim any responsibility for the content of any other sites or the products or services that may be offered on or through those sites. Inclusion of a link to another site does not indicate any endorsement or approval of the site or its content.
David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton disclaim liability for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, that may result from use of or reliance on information contained in this blog.
In our current market, many sellers want to be at the front of the competition when listing their house for sale. In other words, if there are four other houses on the same street for sale, it is not uncommon to want to have the best prepared and priced house. Why not and in fact, it makes a lot of sense to have a well prepared home.
First and foremost, this is a good thing most of the time. For sure you want to price your home attractively and the appearance should be second to none. Having said that please be careful that you don’t over do any renovation or upgrade. If you do, it could end up costing you when you finally have to sign on the dotted line.
Here is an excellent article that you can point your mouse toward in getting more information on upgrades that don’t pay. The article is actually titled, 4 Housing Upgrades That Don’t Pay.
David L. Burrows, Realtor
Envirian of Warrenton
110 W. Shirley Avenue
Warrenton, VA 20186
Direct: 703.859.5188
Burrows Properties
Selling Thought For The Day: When interviewing a Realtor, never be afraid to ask for references. In other words, “Would you supply me the names of three clients you’ve worked with in Real Estate?”
Try These Links To Help You Find Your Next Home:
Virginia Home Finder
HUD Homes In Virginia
Fairfax Homes For Sale
Fairfax MLS
Links To Help You Find Your Way Around In Northern Virginia:
Northern Virginia Information
Two Additional Links That Are Helpful To Buyers and Sellers:
Free Sellers Toolkit
Free Buyers Toolkit
This blog may contain links to other Web sites operated by third parties. These links are provided as a convenience to access the information contained therein. David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton have not reviewed all of the information on other sites and disclaim any responsibility for the content of any other sites or the products or services that may be offered on or through those sites. Inclusion of a link to another site does not indicate any endorsement or approval of the site or its content.
David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton disclaim liability for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, that may result from use of or reliance on information contained in this blog.
If there is anything true in purchasing a house, it is this: Not reading the fine print is certainly NOT Better! In fact, failing to read anything you are signing whether it is for a car, 2nd Mortgage or the 1st Mortgage, can lead you to financial ruin. Just ask the thousands and thousands and thousands of people who are loosing their home thru foreclosure because of their failure to interpret and understand the fine print.
As a Real Estate Professional, I have stopped more than one person signing papers for their Mortgage Closing and asked them to take a deep breath and then consider, “Do you really understand what you are about to sign?” The response has sometimes been, “No, but I’m sure its ok”. The fact is it may not be ok and you should know and be aware of everything you are agreeing to do by signing on the dotted line.
Here is the way it often seems to work: Sometimes Closing Agents progress quite fast thru the closing because after all, they do this every day. You shouldn’t hesitate to ask them to slow down, especially if you are a FIRST TIME home buyer. Remember, you are paying for their service. If you feel the closing agent is annoyed or frustrated, ask for someone else to do the closing. You deserve the best professional closer when you are getting ready to invest potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars into you new house.
By the way, I always urge people I work with to consider consulting with an Attorney. This way you can certainly know the ins and outs of what you are going to be agreeing to when you sign on the dotted line.
David L. Burrows, Realtor
Envirian of Warrenton, Warrenton, VA
Phone: 703.859.5188
Burrows Properties
Buying thought for the day:
Buying a house can be a complicated process. Remember to employ a Licensed Real Estate Agent. The Agent should not be afraid to give you valid references upon request.
Try these links to help you find your next home:
Virginia Home Finder
HUD Homes In Virginia
Fairfax Homes For Sale
Fairfax MLS
Interested in some great reading on selling your home? Take a look at these articles on my website: Selling Your Home: Where do you begin?
Seller Guidance: I would encourage you to employ a Realtor to help you sell your home. When your agent or another agent is showing your house, go away and let them do your work for you. I also urge you to utilize my FREE SELLERS TOOLKIT before selling your house.
Buyer Guidance: I would encourage you to really check out anything and everything you are told by a well meaning seller. Employ the services of a Buyer's Agent to help you discern what you read and listen to about the area you are thinking of calling home. I would also urge you to get my FREE BUYERS TOOLKIT before heading out on the journey to find your new house.
Northern Virginia Information - Here you will find answers to your questions about schools, auto registration, taxes, things to do this weekend, popular destinations. It only takes a moment to look and it is free with no registration required!
This blog may contain links to other Web sites operated by third parties. These links are provided as a convenience to access the information contained therein. David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton have not reviewed all of the information on other sites and disclaim any responsibility for the content of any other sites or the products or services that may be offered on or through those sites. Inclusion of a link to another site does not indicate any endorsement or approval of the site or its content.
David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton disclaim liability for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, that may result from use of or reliance on information contained in this blog.
I believe there are two areas of concern that should be addressed by serious house sellers in the Real Estate market. In fact, doing these two things along with competitive pricing can do wonders in helping to produce a buyer for your house.
First, if you have been one of many regular readers of my blogs, then you know that I am a true believer in Home Inspections before listing your house for sale. Having an Inspection by an independent, licensed Home Inspection Company can do several things to aid you in the selling process. Most important to me, is when you have your house inspected and areas of concern develop, you can tend to those corrections, defects, repairs before listing your house.
I’ve discovered that most often the repairs and upgrades are minimal. It can be a loose fitting on the faucet in the shower, a stairway that needs to be made safe or perhaps something simply brought up to code. To have a copy of the inspection available to serious buyers can bring about peace of mind and a higher level of confidence in the seller. You see, for serious buyers, not knowing is not better. They want to know what is real.
Second, purchase a Home Warranty that conveys with the sale of the property. This gives a potential buyer added needed assurance in the purchase of your house. It says, “If something goes wrong, I want you to be able to get it fixed with minimal effort and expense.”
Doing these two things for a purchaser may just help to sell your house faster giving both you and the buyer much needed peace at the end of the day when the selling and buying process is complete.
For additional reading on selling your home fast, here is some additional reading that you will find helpful. TOP FIVE WAYS TO SELL YOUR HOME FAST
The write of the above article, Stacey L. Bradford, has done an amazing job of giving sellers excellent guidance on selling their homes.
David L. Burrows, Realtor®
Envirian of Warrenton
Warrenton, Virginia 20186
Phone: 703.859.5188
Burrows Properties
Out Of Town Buyers Tip: Always remember, when moving to the Northern Virginia Area, you can research the entire area online at my website. Here is the link that is truly the mother of all links to follow - Northern Virginia Information and Links.
Home Ownership Tip: Keep all receipts, records of maintenance, tax papers, and utility bills in a safe place. You never know when you will need them.
Burrows' Thoughts worth considering: "One reason to have a Home Inspection by a Professional Inspector is not only to discover possible defects, but to help the new home owner to understand the need for proper maintenance on the items the Inspection brings to the purchasers attention."
Interested in Some Great Reading on selling your home? Take a look at these articles on my website: Selling Your Home: Where do you begin?
Seller Guidance: I would encourage you to employ a Realtor®® to help you sell your home. When your agent or another agent is showing your house, go away and let them do your work for you. I also urge you to utilize my FREE SELLERS TOOLKIT before selling your house.
Buyer Guidance: I would encourage you to really check out anything and everything you are told by a well meaning seller. Employ the services of a Buyer's Agent to help you discern what you read and listen to about the area you are thinking of calling home. I would also urge you to get my FREE BUYERS TOOLKIT before heading out on the journey to find your new house.
Try this link to help you find your next home: Fairfax Homes For Sale When you land on the main page try one of our custom searches listed on the bottom of the page. No registration is necessary for the Fairfax MLS general search on my site. If you check the box to receive automated updates sent to your email, you will be required to give us your name and a valid email address.
This blog may contain links to other Web sites operated by third parties. These links are provided as a convenience to access the information contained therein. David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton have not reviewed all of the information on other sites and disclaim any responsibility for the content of any other sites or the products or services that may be offered on or through those sites. Inclusion of a link to another site does not indicate any endorsement or approval of the site or its content.
David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton disclaim liability for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, that may result from use of or reliance on information contained in this blog.
I believe there are two highly important areas that should be addressed by those who are serious about selling their house in this Real Estate market. In fact, doing these two things along with setting the right price can do wonders in helping to produce a buyer for your house.
First, if you have been one of many regular readers of my blogs, then you know that I am a true believer in Home Inspections before listing your house for sale. In this market, having an Inspection by an independent, licensed Home Inspection Company can do several things to aid you in the selling process. Most important to me, is if you have your house inspected and areas of concern develop, you can tend to those corrections, defects, repairs before listing your house. This helps the potential buyer to feel good about their decision to purchase your home. If too many issues arise during the purchaser’s inspection, the buyer is apt to develop a negative feeling about the house.
I’ve discovered that most often repairs and upgrades are minimal. It can be a loose fitting on the faucet in the shower, a stairway that needs to be made safe or perhaps something brought up to code. To have a copy of the inspection available to serious buyers can bring about peace of mind and a higher level of confidence in the seller. You see, for serious buyers, not knowing is not better. They want to know what is real.
Second, purchase a Home Warranty that conveys with the sale of the property. This gives a potential buyer added assurance in the purchase of your house. It says, “If something goes wrong, I want you to be able to get it fixed with minimal effort and expense.”
Doing these two things for a purchaser may just help to sell your house faster giving both you and the buyer much needed peace at the end of the day when the selling and buying process is complete.
For additional reading on selling your house, here is a supplementary article worth reading that you will find helpful. It’s from my website, “The Sweet Smell Of A Successful Sale”.
David L. Burrows, Realtor®
Envirian of Warrenton
110 West Shirley Ave.
Warrenton, VA 20186
Direct: 703.859.5188
Burrows Properties
Your Selling Thought for the Day: Always remember, when you price your home right, have a pre listing Home Inspection with necessary repairs completed and then offer a Home Warranty. You will have then made a huge contribution to the selling of your property for the best price and perhaps in the shortest amount of time.
Interested in Some Great Reading on selling your home? Take a look at these articles on my website: Selling Your Home: Where do you begin?
Seller Guidance: I would encourage you to employ a Realtor®® to help you sell your home. When your agent or another agent is showing your house, go away and let them do your work for you. I also urge you to utilize my FREE SELLERS TOOLKIT before selling your house.
Buyer Guidance: I would encourage you to really check out anything and everything you are told by a well meaning seller. Employ the services of a Buyer's Agent to help you discern what you read and listen to about the area you are thinking of calling home. I would also urge you to get my FREE BUYERS TOOLKIT before heading out on the journey to find your new house.
Try this powerful link to help you find your next home: Fairfax Homes For Sale
The search engine on my site will allow you to find a house by Mapping, County, Subdivision, Zip Code, Address or City. I encourage you to try the Fairfax MLS and in fact, search the entire Northern VA Real Estate area.
Northern Virginia Information - Here you will find answers to your questions about schools, auto registration, taxes, things to do this weekend, popular destinations. It only takes a moment to look and it is free with no registration required!
Click on the following link for your Complimentary eCalendar & Daily Planner. This is a Free Gift from David. There is absolutely NO sign-up, registration, tricks, or gimmicks. It really is free for you to enjoy! This is a great tool for keeping track of your schedule for all of your Real Estate needs. There is NO obligation.
This blog may contain links to other Web sites operated by third parties. These links are provided as a convenience to access the information contained therein. David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton have not reviewed all of the information on other sites and disclaim any responsibility for the content of any other sites or the products or services that may be offered on or through those sites. Inclusion of a link to another site does not indicate any endorsement or approval of the site or its content.
David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton disclaim liability for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, that may result from use of or reliance on information contained in this blog.
This is truly a great article that would be worth your time to read if you are currently in the process of selling your house. This interesting piece of writing will guide you in some specific things you can do that will expedite the sale of your home. Elizabeth Weintraub is a gifted writer, but more important, she understands how to welcome prospective buyers into your home. Her article is simply the best I’ve read on this subject.
By the way, something that isn’t mentioned as forcibly as I would prefer, is the fact that when Realtors show your house, make sure you the owners get lost! I am a firm believer that homeowners should not be home when their home is being shown. Additionally, the answer is “Yes” that I have printed this blog before. It is worth printing and reading again.
Follow this link to read the article: Top Ten Home Showing Tips
David L. Burrows, Realtor®
Envirian of Warrenton
Warrenton, Virginia 20186
Phone: 888.673.7866 x119
Burrows Properties
A Burrows' Thought worth considering: "You can get a Free Credit Report on the internet. Make sure you know what that report says before you apply for credit."
Interested in Some Great Reading on selling your home? Take a look at these articles on my website: Selling Your Home: Where do you begin?
Seller Guidance: I would encourage you to employ a Realtor®® to help you sell your home. When your agent or another agent is showing your house, go away and let them do your work for you. I also urge you to utilize my FREE HOME SELLERS TOOLKIT before selling your house.
Buyer Guidance: I would encourage you to really check out anything and everything you are told by a well meaning seller. Employ the services of a Buyer's Agent to help you discern what you read and listen to about the area you are thinking of calling home. I would also urge you to get my FREE HOME BUYERS TOOLKIT before heading out on the journey to find your new house.
Try this powerful link to help you find your next home: Fairfax Homes For Sale
The search engine on my site will allow you to find a house by Mapping, County, Subdivision, Zip Code, Address or City. I encourage you to try the Fairfax MLS and in fact, search the entire Northern VA Real Estate area.
Northern Virginia Information - Here you will find answers to your questions about schools, auto registration, taxes, things to do this weekend, popular destinations. It only takes a moment to look and it is free with no registration required!
Click on the following link for your Complimentary eCalendar & Daily Planner. This is a Free Gift from David. There is absolutely NO sign-up, registration, tricks, or gimmicks. It really is free for you to enjoy! This is a great tool for keeping track of your schedule for all of your Real Estate needs. There is NO obligation.
This blog may contain links to other Web sites operated by third parties. These links are provided as a convenience to access the information contained therein. David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton have not reviewed all of the information on other sites and disclaim any responsibility for the content of any other sites or the products or services that may be offered on or through those sites. Inclusion of a link to another site does not indicate any endorsement or approval of the site or its content.
David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton disclaim liability for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, that may result from use of or reliance on information contained in this blog.
I am a simple person. Similarly, in Real Estate, I have simple rules that I follow as a Real Estate Agent when working with clients who want to purchase a home. Right at the top of my list is this: Everyone, without exception, MUST be pre-approved for a mortgage (unless they are cash buyers) before I will show them even one house in the Northern Virginia Real Estate market or anywhere in Northern Virginia! Why? When you are pre-approved, you then know how much house you can afford and it also informs the seller that you are a serious buyer. Furthermore, once you have your pre-approval, I will then take you to any house that you want to see; up to the amount the lender has pre-approved you for. It is that simple!
There is a problem though and that is, many people do not understand the mortgage process and as a result are not adequately prepared to go house hunting. Here is a test you can take to find out what you may know or need to learn about securing a mortgage. Basic Mortgage and Loan Quiz - Think you have a grasp of what it takes to get a mortgage or other loan? This quick five-question quiz will let you know.
David L. Burrows, Realtor®
Envirian of Warrenton
Warrenton, Virginia 20186
Phone: 703.391.9200 x9119
Burrows Properties
A Burrows' Thought worth considering: Before making a phone call to secure a loan for a new house, check your Credit Score Online so that you will have NO surprises.
Interested in Some Great Reading on selling your home? Take a look at these reports on my website: BurrowsProperties.Com Seller Reports
Seller Guidance: I would encourage you to employ a Realtor®® to help you sell your home. When your agent or another agent is showing your house, go away and let them do your work for you. I also urge you to utilize my FREE SELLERS TOOLKIT before selling your house.
Buyer Guidance: I would encourage you to really check out anything and everything you are told by a well meaning seller. Employ the services of a Buyer's Agent to help you discern what you read and listen to about the area you are thinking of calling home. I would also urge you to get my FREE BUYERS TOOLKIT before heading out on the journey to find your new house.
Try this powerful link to help you find your next home: Fairfax Homes For Sale
The search engine on my site will allow you to find a house by Mapping, County, Subdivision, Zip Code, Address or City. I encourage you to try the Fairfax MLS and in fact, search the entire Northern VA Real Estate area.
Northern Virginia Information - Here you will find answers to your questions about schools, auto registration, taxes, things to do this weekend, popular destinations. It only takes a moment to look and it is free with no registration required!
Click on the following link for your Complimentary eCalendar & Daily Planner. This is a Free Gift from David. There is absolutely NO sign-up, registration, tricks, or gimmicks. It really is free for you to enjoy! This is a great tool for keeping track of your schedule for all of your Real Estate needs. There is NO obligation.
Visit the Northern Virginia MLS, on my other Website. There you will find Northern VA Homes For Sale and Northern VA Real Estate.
This blog may contain links to other Web sites operated by third parties. These links are provided as a convenience to access the information contained therein. David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton have not reviewed all of the information on other sites and disclaim any responsibility for the content of any other sites or the products or services that may be offered on or through those sites. Inclusion of a link to another site does not indicate any endorsement or approval of the site or its content.
David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton disclaim liability for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, that may result from use of or reliance on information contained in this blog.
I’ve listened to many home sellers, at times, express frustration because their Real Estate Agent prefers to not hold an Open House for them. As a fellow agent, I certainly understand that the worth of holding a house open in some agents eyes is really quite debatable. On the other side of the coin, I for one have sold many homes because of hosting a traditional Open House.
There is good news for frustrated sellers that might actually encourage agents to reconsider this method of marketing. In fact, this news certainly gives us reasons to continue keeping homes that are for sale, open. You can read about it in this article, Marketing Perks of Traditional Open Houses.
I hope you find this writing to be informative.
David L. Burrows, Realtor
Envirian of Warrenton, Warrenton, VA
Phone: (540) 349-3075 x119
Burrows Properties
Buying thought for the day:
Buying a house can be a complicated process. Remember to employ a Licensed Real Estate Agent. The Agent should not be afraid to give you valid references upon request.
Here are some Great Articles to help you sell your home: Selling Your Home: Where do you begin?
Seller Guidance: I would encourage you to employ a Realtor to help you sell your home. When your agent or another agent is showing your house, go away and let them do your work for you. I also urge you to utilize my FREE SELLERS TOOLKIT before selling your house.
Buyer Guidance: I would encourage you to really check out anything and everything you are told by a well meaning seller. Employ the services of a Buyer's Agent to help you discern what you read and listen to about the area you are thinking of calling home. I would also urge you to get my FREE BUYERS TOOLKIT before heading out on the journey to find your new house.
Try this link to help you find your next home: Fairfax Homes For Sale When you land on the main page try one of our custom searches listed on the bottom of the page.
You will need to register for the Fairfax MLS general search on my site. Please know that your information is safe and will never be sold or given away to a third party.
Northern Virginia Information - Here you will find answers to your questions about schools, auto registration, taxes, things to do this weekend, popular destinations. It only takes a moment to look and it is free with no registration required!
This blog may contain links to other Web sites operated by third parties. These links are provided as a convenience to access the information contained therein. David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton have not reviewed all of the information on other sites and disclaim any responsibility for the content of any other sites or the products or services that may be offered on or through those sites. Inclusion of a link to another site does not indicate any endorsement or approval of the site or its content.
David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton disclaim liability for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, that may result from use of or reliance on information contained in this blog.
I’ve worked with many buyers recently who have been interested in purchasing a foreclosure. We all know that the market is saturated with them and I always tell my clients, “Why not, but be careful”.
I came across this article just a short time back that is worth the reading when it comes to buying a property that is a foreclosure. The advice could save you money and other mistakes. I urge you, if you are thinking about making this kind of purchase to invest five minutes of your time in reading this.
7 Steps To A Great Foreclosure Buy
Remember this about purchasing your next property: Knowledge is power. Zeal without knowledge is dangerous in Real Estate.
David Burrows, Realtor
Envirian of Warrenton,
110 West Shirley Avenue,
Warrenton, VA 20186
Direct: 703.859.5188
Real Estate Thought For The Day: Purchasing a house is a challenge in any market. Employ a Professional Real Estate Agent to assist you in this process. A Licensed Agent should not hesitate to supply you with references when it comes to his/her previous work.
Search For A Home Now: Fairfax Homes For Sale, Find A Home In Northern Virginia, Fairfax MLS
Learn About Northern Virginia: Northern Virginia Information
Free Homebuyers Toolkit: Get my Toolkit NOW
This blog may contain links to other Web sites operated by third parties. These links are provided as a convenience to access the information contained therein. David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton have not reviewed all of the information on other sites and disclaim any responsibility for the content of any other sites or the products or services that may be offered on or through those sites. Inclusion of a link to another site does not indicate any endorsement or approval of the site or its content.
David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton disclaim liability for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, that may result from use of or reliance on information contained in this blog.
I know some of you who are reading this Blog don’t even want to think about what this Real Estate Agent is referring to in this writing. Here is the truth though. Late fall and the winter season is just around the corner. In fact, Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away. Most people agree that in the more northern parts of these United States, selling a house in the middle of the winter can be a bit more challenging. Some even wonder if it is worth the time to list their house for sale.
My personal experience is that I’ve done very well in the heart of the winter season when it comes to listing and selling property. I’ve personally sold million dollar plus homes in February with the snow flying and 20 degrees for a high temperature in the mid-afternoon was the actual high for the day. So what does it take to prepare your house and then to see a sale actually occur?
If you need to sell your house in the next few months, consider taking four or five minutes to read the following article. It is called: 13 Tips for Selling Your Home in the Winter - When the snow is swirling and would-be buyers are scarce, a few extra steps could make a difference.
Remember, knowledge can be power when endeavoring to sell your home. If I can help you in this process, please do not hesitate to Write or Phone me.
David L. Burrows, Realtor
Envirian of Warrenton
Warrenton, Virginia 20186
Phone: 540.349.3075 x119
Burrows Properties
Burrows' Thoughts worth considering: "One reason to have a Home Inspection by a Professional Inspector is not only to discover possible defects, but to help the new home owner to understand the need for proper maintenance on the items the Inspection brings to the purchasers attention."
Interested in Some Great Reading on selling your home? Take a look at these articles on my website: Selling Your Home: Where do you begin?
Seller Guidance: I would encourage you to employ a Realtor®® to help you sell your home. When your agent or another agent is showing your house, go away and let them do your work for you. I also urge you to utilize my FREE SELLERS TOOLKIT before selling your house.
Buyer Guidance: I would encourage you to really check out anything and everything you are told by a well meaning seller. Employ the services of a Buyer's Agent to help you discern what you read and listen to about the area you are thinking of calling home. I would also urge you to get my FREE BUYERS TOOLKIT before heading out on the journey to find your new house.
Try this link to help you find your next home: Fairfax Homes For Sale When you land on the main page try one of our custom searches listed on the bottom of the page. No registration is necessary for the Fairfax MLS general search on my site. If you check the box to receive automated updates sent to your email, you will be required to give us your sname and a valid email address.
Northern Virginia Information - Here you will find answers to your questions about schools, auto registration, taxes, things to do this weekend, popular destinations. It only takes a moment to look and it is free with no registration required!
Click on the following link for your Complimentary eCalendar & Daily Planner. This is a Free Gift from David. There is absolutely NO sign-up, registration, tricks, or gimmicks. It really is free for you to enjoy! This is a great tool for keeping track of your schedule for all of your Real Estate needs. There is NO obligation.
This blog may contain links to other Web sites operated by third parties. These links are provided as a convenience to access the information contained therein. David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton have not reviewed all of the information on other sites and disclaim any responsibility for the content of any other sites or the products or services that may be offered on or through those sites. Inclusion of a link to another site does not indicate any endorsement or approval of the site or its content.
David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton disclaim liability for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, that may result from use of or reliance on information contained in this blog.
I know of a couple in another state that employed a contractor to remodel their basement. The contractor worked for several weeks always making a minimum amount of noise, picking up after him self, and seemingly using the best in materials. When he was finished, the job looked perfect. The air conditioning functioned well; the drywall and paint that had been applied looked wonderful; there were plenty of electrical sockets to plug in to. Carpeting, tile, bedroom and bathroom seemed flawless. In fact, the couple lived there another year, found another home, purchased it and moved in. Then they put there home up for sale. It all happened precisely in the order just stated.
The housing market had been moving very slowly, so they waited for an offer - one month, two, three, and four passed by and no one had even walked thru. Finally during the fifth month of their listing they had a walk thru and shortly after, an offer for only $5,000 less than they were asking with NO additional money to be given the buyers out of the seller’s pockets. Knowing they were in the midst of a major recession and fortunate to even have an offer, the sellers were thrilled and celebrated with dinner out that night after they made the offer a Contract.
On day ten of the Home Inspection contingency, the buyer’s inspector came out to the house. Everything passed with flying colors except, you got it, the basement. It wasn’t the quality of work, it was that the contractor hadn’t been licensed that they had employed for their lower level (although the couple thought he was) and as a result hadn’t acquired ONE permit!!! He hadn’t gotten a plumbing permit, electrical, air conditioning or any other kind of permit. The buyer had wanted to close in 21 days but it took 40 days and a lot of money to undo what the contractor had done and acquire the needed county and city permits. The young couple nearly lost the deal. In reality, they were fortunate that it closed at all.
What do we learn from the above story as home owners? When employing a contractor ask six questions:
- Are you licensed?
- May I see your license?
- Do you have references?
- Is it you or me that secures the necessary permits?
- What about insurance coverage on you and your employees?
- May I see proof of your insurance coverage?
By the way, a sharp realtor®, when he/she takes your listing will always ask about improvements, permits, liens, etc…. in reference to your house. These issues if they are going to surface should be dealt with before you receive the offer, not after and while you are in the midst of a contract.
David L. Burrows, Realtor
Envirian of Warrenton
Warrenton, Virginia 20186
Phone: 703.859.5188
Burrows Properties
A Burrows' Thought For The Moment: Before making a phone call to secure a loan for a new house, check your Credit Score Online so that you will have NO surprises.
Interested in Some Great Reading on selling your home? Take a look at these reports on my website: BurrowsProperties.Com Seller Reports
Seller Guidance: I would encourage you to employ a Realtor®® to help you sell your home. When your agent or another agent is showing your house, go away and let them do your work for you. I also urge you to utilize my FREE SELLERS TOOLKIT before selling your house.
Buyer Guidance: I would encourage you to really check out anything and everything you are told by a well meaning seller. Employ the services of a Buyer's Agent to help you discern what you read and listen to about the area you are thinking of calling home. I would also urge you to get my FREE BUYERS TOOLKIT before heading out on the journey to find your new house.
Try this powerful link to help you find your next home: Fairfax Homes For Sale
The search engine on my site will allow you to find a house by Mapping, County, Subdivision, Zip Code, Address or City. I encourage you to try the Fairfax MLS and in fact, search the entire Northern VA Real Estate area.
Northern Virginia Information - Here you will find answers to your questions about schools, auto registration, taxes, things to do this weekend, popular destinations. It only takes a moment to look and it is free with no registration required!
Click on the following link for your Complimentary eCalendar & Daily Planner. This is a Free Gift from David. There is absolutely NO sign-up, registration, tricks, or gimmicks. It really is free for you to enjoy! This is a great tool for keeping track of your schedule for all of your Real Estate needs. There is NO obligation.
This blog may contain links to other Web sites operated by third parties. These links are provided as a convenience to access the information contained therein. David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton have not reviewed all of the information on other sites and disclaim any responsibility for the content of any other sites or the products or services that may be offered on or through those sites. Inclusion of a link to another site does not indicate any endorsement or approval of the site or its content.
David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton disclaim liability for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, that may result from use of or reliance on information contained in this blog.
I’ve sometimes been amazed at what sellers share with prospective buyers as to their reasons for moving when purchasers are touring their home. In fact, I believe when sellers share too much, they without knowing give prospective buyers an unfair negotiating advantage. If the buyer believes the seller has to sell, in other words is desperate to sell, you can bet on the fact they will offer less than they would have otherwise. A seasoned Realtor knows this to be true.
An experienced Realtor will coach their seller as to what and what not to say. Perhaps they will even urge their sellers to go have a cup of coffee at the neighborhood coffee shop while their home is being toured. A seller’s failure to listen could cost him/her big bucks! Here is a link to follow about why sellers need to place a guard over their tongue. Mum's the Word on Why You're Selling - Revealing your motivation to sell your home almost always gives the buyer a strong negotiating advantage, warns Steve McLinden.
I urge all sellers to let your Realtor sell your house. In all probability, your agent understands the negotiating process, including what and what not to say while endeavoring to strike a deal.
David L. Burrows, Realtor
Envirian of Warrenton
Warrenton, Virginia 20186
Phone: 703.391.9200 703.391.9200 x9119
Burrows Properties
A Burrows' Thought For The Moment: Before making a phone call to secure a loan for a new house, check your Credit Score Online so that you will have NO surprises.
Interested in Some Great Reading on selling your home? Take a look at these reports on my website: BurrowsProperties.Com Seller Reports
Seller Guidance: I would encourage you to employ a Realtor®® to help you sell your home. When your agent or another agent is showing your house, go away and let them do your work for you. I also urge you to utilize my FREE SELLERS TOOLKIT before selling your house.
Buyer Guidance: I would encourage you to really check out anything and everything you are told by a well meaning seller. Employ the services of a Buyer's Agent to help you discern what you read and listen to about the area you are thinking of calling home. I would also urge you to get my FREE BUYERS TOOLKIT before heading out on the journey to find your new house.
Try this powerful link to help you find your next home: Fairfax Homes For Sale
The search engine on my site will allow you to find a house by Mapping, County, Subdivision, Zip Code, Address or City. I encourage you to try the Fairfax MLS and in fact, search the entire Northern VA Real Estate area.
Northern Virginia Information - Here you will find answers to your questions about schools, auto registration, taxes, things to do this weekend, popular destinations. It only takes a moment to look and it is free with no registration required!
Click on the following link for your Complimentary eCalendar & Daily Planner. This is a Free Gift from David. There is absolutely NO sign-up, registration, tricks, or gimmicks. It really is free for you to enjoy! This is a great tool for keeping track of your schedule for all of your Real Estate needs. There is NO obligation.
This blog may contain links to other Web sites operated by third parties. These links are provided as a convenience to access the information contained therein. David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton have not reviewed all of the information on other sites and disclaim any responsibility for the content of any other sites or the products or services that may be offered on or through those sites. Inclusion of a link to another site does not indicate any endorsement or approval of the site or its content.
David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton disclaim liability for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, that may result from use of or reliance on information contained in this blog.
I’ve written a great deal on guarding your credit, specifically making good credit choices. Still, some of you who are reading this are struggling with your credit and credit scores. On top of that, some of you would like to buy a house, do some home improvement or perhaps even take a trip. The problem is your credit.
Here is a some great reading for you to review. Bump Up Your Credit Score in a Hurry - Planning to buy a home, refi a loan or shop for a new car? Check your score and if you're not satisfied, use these tips to give it a lift. The assistance in this article is amazing. I hope it helps.
David L. Burrows, Realtor
Envirian of Warrenton
Warrenton, Virginia 20186
Phone: 703.391.9200 x9119
Burrows Properties
A Burrows' Thought For The Moment: Before making a phone call to secure a loan for a new house, check your Credit Score Online so that you will have NO surprises.
Interested in Some Great Reading on selling your home? Take a look at these reports on my website: BurrowsProperties.Com Seller Reports
Seller Guidance: I would encourage you to employ a Realtor®® to help you sell your home. When your agent or another agent is showing your house, go away and let them do your work for you. I also urge you to utilize my FREE SELLERS TOOLKIT before selling your house.
Buyer Guidance: I would encourage you to really check out anything and everything you are told by a well meaning seller. Employ the services of a Buyer's Agent to help you discern what you read and listen to about the area you are thinking of calling home. I would also urge you to get my FREE BUYERS TOOLKIT before heading out on the journey to find your new house.
Try this powerful link to help you find your next home: Fairfax Homes For Sale
The search engine on my site will allow you to find a house by Mapping, County, Subdivision, Zip Code, Address or City. I encourage you to try the Fairfax MLS and in fact, search the entire Northern VA Real Estate area.
Northern Virginia Information - Here you will find answers to your questions about schools, auto registration, taxes, things to do this weekend, popular destinations. It only takes a moment to look and it is free with no registration required!
Click on the following link for your Complimentary eCalendar & Daily Planner. This is a Free Gift from David. There is absolutely NO sign-up, registration, tricks, or gimmicks. It really is free for you to enjoy! This is a great tool for keeping track of your schedule for all of your Real Estate needs. There is NO obligation.
This blog may contain links to other Web sites operated by third parties. These links are provided as a convenience to access the information contained therein. David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton have not reviewed all of the information on other sites and disclaim any responsibility for the content of any other sites or the products or services that may be offered on or through those sites. Inclusion of a link to another site does not indicate any endorsement or approval of the site or its content.
David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton disclaim liability for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, that may result from use of or reliance on information contained in this blog.
I am always looking for useful information on a variety of topics. This includes the topic of insuring your home. In the Fairfax Va Real Estate area, there are many questions to consider. How much should I expect to pay for my Townhouse Insurance? What is the difference between insuring a single family home and a condo? Does purchasing a multiple dwelling type condo perhaps with 24 units enclosed differ from buying a Condo with 12 units? The list can go on and on of very reasonable questions.
I was reading inside Money Central a while back and came across this article specifically dealing with Condo Insurance. Take a moment, read, digest and then you decide what is best in your circumstance. The title is: Insurance Worries For Condo Owners.
David L. Burrows, Realtor
Envirian of Warrenton
Warrenton, Virginia 20186
Phone: 703.391.9200 x9119
Burrows Properties
Home Insurance Tip: Always consider getting replacement value insurance when insuring your home.
Seller Guidance: I would encourage you to employ a Realtor to help you sell your home. When your agent or another agent is showing your house, go away and let them do your work for you. I also urge you to utilize my FREE SELLERS TOOLKIT before selling your house.
Buyer Guidance: I would encourage you to really check out anything and everything you are told by a well meaning seller. Employ the services of a Buyer's Agent to help you discern what you read and listen to about the area you are thinking of calling home. I would also urge you to get my FREE BUYERS TOOLKIT before heading out on the journey to find your new house.
Try this link to help you find your next home: Fairfax Homes For Sale When you land on the main page try one of our custom searches listed on the bottom of the page. No registration is necessary for the Fairfax MLS general search on my site. If you check the box to receive automated updates sent to your email, you will be required to give us your name and a valid email address.
Northern Virginia Information - Here you will find answers to your questions about schools, auto registration, taxes, things to do this weekend, popular destinations. It only takes a moment to look and it is free with no registration required!
This blog may contain links to other Web sites operated by third parties. These links are provided as a convenience to access the information contained therein. David Burrows and Northern Virginia Fine Homes have not reviewed all of the information on other sites and disclaim any responsibility for the content of any other sites or the products or services that may be offered on or through those sites. Inclusion of a link to another site does not indicate any endorsement or approval of the site or its content.
David Burrows and Northern Virginia Fine Homes disclaim liability for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, that may result from use of or reliance on information contained in this blog.
All of us know and understand by personal experience that energy is not costing us less, but in fact, prices continue to rise. Each year we anticipate hearing on the news that our Natural Gas and Electric costs will be going up two percent, five percent and sometimes more. Is there anything we can do to save on home related energy and if so, what?
Here is an article to click on that could be worth the time it takes to read. Hopefully you won’t just read it but you will act on the thoughts that are shared. By the way, we’ve changed the majority of our lights in our home to energy saving bulbs. Additionally, we’ve caulked around two drafty windows.
Now for the writing: 17 Ways to Reduce Home Energy Costs - Money-saving tips for managing your home energy expenses.
One more thought to consider: We must all remember that much of what we save in cost is also good for our environment.
David L. Burrows, Realtor
Envirian of Warrenton
Warrenton, Virginia 20186
Phone: 703.391.9200 x9119
Burrows Properties
A Burrows' Thought For The Moment: Before making a phone call to secure a loan for a new house, check your Credit Score Online so that you will have NO surprises.
Interested in Some Great Reading on selling your home? Take a look at these reports on my website: BurrowsProperties.Com Seller Reports
Seller Guidance: I would encourage you to employ a Realtor®® to help you sell your home. When your agent or another agent is showing your house, go away and let them do your work for you. I also urge you to utilize my FREE SELLERS TOOLKIT before selling your house.
Buyer Guidance: I would encourage you to really check out anything and everything you are told by a well meaning seller. Employ the services of a Buyer's Agent to help you discern what you read and listen to about the area you are thinking of calling home. I would also urge you to get my FREE BUYERS TOOLKIT before heading out on the journey to find your new house.
Try this powerful link to help you find your next home: Fairfax Homes For Sale
The search engine on my site will allow you to find a house by Mapping, County, Subdivision, Zip Code, Address or City. I encourage you to try the Fairfax MLS and in fact, search the entire Northern VA Real Estate area.
Northern Virginia Information - Here you will find answers to your questions about schools, auto registration, taxes, things to do this weekend, popular destinations. It only takes a moment to look and it is free with no registration required!
Click on the following link for your Complimentary eCalendar & Daily Planner. This is a Free Gift from David. There is absolutely NO sign-up, registration, tricks, or gimmicks. It really is free for you to enjoy! This is a great tool for keeping track of your schedule for all of your Real Estate needs. There is NO obligation.
This blog may contain links to other Web sites operated by third parties. These links are provided as a convenience to access the information contained therein. David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton have not reviewed all of the information on other sites and disclaim any responsibility for the content of any other sites or the products or services that may be offered on or through those sites. Inclusion of a link to another site does not indicate any endorsement or approval of the site or its content.
David Burrows and Envirian of Warrenton disclaim liability for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, that may result from use of or reliance on information contained in this blog.