What home buyers and sellers should know about roofing – Part 1
January 20th, 2010 categories: Buyer Strategies, PODCASTS, Seller Strategies
EPISODE 30 -REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY
Home buyers – and sellers – in the Chantilly, Centreville, or Northern Virginia area know that the condition of the property’s roof is always an issue of concern.
In this series on Chantilly Radio we interview veteran Home Inspection professional, Reggie Marston to discuss what home buyers and sellers need to know about the condition of the property’s roof.
If you are a buyer, you will want to have a basic understand of what you should be concerned about. Likewise, as a seller, you will want to know what roofing issues are important for the effective sale of your home.
Reggie is inspecting homes every day, and his insights will help you avoid typical glitches and blindspots that can hurt both buyer and seller.
If you plan on buying or selling a home in Northern Virginia, or even it you are not a home buyer or seller now, check out this series. It may save you time and money when the time does come.
By the way, if a home buy or sell is in your future, and you are wondering about the selling prices of other homes in your neighborhood or community, by all means take advantage of our Market Snapshot.
It will give you immediate access to actual selling prices. Any questions or comments, just contact us anytime!
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Video Series on Outer Banks Real Estate Investing: Four Wheel Drive Area, Corolla, and Duck
December 15th, 2009 categories: Outer Banks Focus, PODCASTS
EPISODE 29 – REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY
If North Carolina’s Outer Banks real estate is on your mind as a possible place for an investment property, second home, or even full-time living, this series on “The Communities of the Outer Banks” is definitely for you.
In today’s show we talk about the Four Wheel Drive Area, Corolla, and Duck.
We have just completed a Video Series of Outer Banks communities, and in today’s show we preview just a few highlights from the first episode.
In our brief profile of the Four Wheel Drive Area of OBX, we take you on location to provide just a little taste of this unique part of the Outer Banks.
What is the attraction of the Four Wheel Drive Area? What advantages or disadvantages does it hold for investors? Start by listening to this podcast, then view the video.
And if you are serious about the possibility of buying in the Outer Banks, do go through our 6 Part Series where we help you learn about the realities of OBX investment. It can be a great investment move, but don’t go into if without due diligence. We help you separate reality from hype so that your OBX move is based on solid research and good sense.
And of course we invite your follow-up questions if you want details on properties for sale in the Four Wheel Drive area or elsewhere in OBX. We are here for you!
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Relocating? What To Know Before Hiring A Moving Service! (Part 5)
December 4th, 2009 categories: Buyer Strategies, PODCASTS, Seller Strategies
EPISODE 28 – REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY
If you are relocating to the Northern Virginia area, or making a local move, you may be looking for a moving company.
In this series on how to hire a good moving service, we discuss what informed home sellers and buyers should know before they start looking for a moving service.
JK Moving and Storage started with the dream of its founder to create the best moving service in the world. Today it is a company which provides local, national, and international moving services.
In this last episode in the series we discuss the JK story: how the company started, its customer philosophy, how it trains its employee associates, what the “JK experience” in moving looks like from start to finish, and what are the core values behind the JK Moving and Storage approach.
If you have listened to the episodes in this series, you will know the importance of making a careful selection in your choice of moving companies. Listen to the “JK philosophy of moving” and if what you hear about this company’s approach matches what you would like in a mover, consider JK among your moving candidates. If you have a move ahead, this is definitely a company to know about.
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Relocating? What To Know Before Hiring A Moving Service! (Part 4)
November 23rd, 2009 categories: Buyer Strategies, PODCASTS, Seller Strategies
EPISODE 27 – REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY
If you are relocating to the Northern Virginia area, or making a local move, you may be looking for a moving company.
In this series on how to hire a good moving company we discuss what informed home sellers and buyers should know before they start looking for a moving service.
If you start shopping for a moving service online, there are several things to be aware of so you don’t wind having a bad experience with a less than professional company.
In this fourth episode of the series, we discuss typical scenarios in which consumers looking for a reputable moving service start with the Internet. If you begin your search this way, what must you be careful about? How do you avoid unpleasant surprises both in charges you were not anticipating as well as poor service? What are the “red flags” that are signals for “trouble ahead?” Once you know what to avoid you will be in a better position to hire a reliable and honest mover.
Chantilly and Northern Virginia area home owners who see a move upcoming, as well as anyone moving into the Northern Virginia area, will benefit from the honest and straightforward insights of someone who is working inside the moving industry.
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Relocating? What You Must Know Before Hiring A Moving Service! (Part 3)
November 13th, 2009 categories: Buyer Strategies, PODCASTS, Seller Strategies
EPISODE 26 – REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY
If you are relocating to the Northern Virginia area, or making a local move, you may be looking for a moving company.
In this series on how to hire a good moving company we discuss what informed home sellers and buyers should know before they start looking for a moving service, how to avoid fraud from “rouge movers” and other scams, as well as how to know good price and value.
In this third episode of the series, we start with the one “big secret” that a reputable moving service would love you to check out, but that a poorer quality company will want you to avoid like the plague.
We also discuss the biggest misperception consumers have about the claims process, should you experience damage or loss during your move.
Also, what will your move cost? What are typical price ranges for moving services? How negotiable are prices? What about very “low ball” estimates? Are there potential problems behind promises of extremely low costs?
Chantilly and Northern Virginia area home owners who see a move upcoming, as well as anyone moving into the Northern Virginia area, will benefit from the honest and straightforward insights of someone who is working inside the moving industry.
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Relocating? What You Must Know Before Hiring A Moving Service! (Part 2)
November 9th, 2009 categories: Buyer Strategies, PODCASTS, Seller Strategies
EPISODE 25 – REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY
If you are relocating to the Northern Virginia area, or making a local move, you may be looking for a moving company.
In this series on how to hire a good moving company we discuss what informed home sellers and buyers should know before they start looking for a moving service.
Choices have consequences, for better or worse. Consumers not doing “due diligence” in making this decision are taking a risk with their possessions and their money.
In this second episode of the series, we discuss how you can go about getting the information you need to locate and hire a good moving service. If you don’t already have a good company, where do you start? What about insurance and bonding? How much coverage should you get? Should you get full replacement cost? What is the single most important thing you should know before signing the contract?
Chantilly and Northern Virginia area home owners who see a move upcoming, as well as anyone moving into the Northern Virginia area, will benefit from the honest and straightforward insights of someone who is working inside the moving industry.
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Relocating to Northern Virginia? What You Must Know Before Hiring A Moving Service! (Part 1)
November 2nd, 2009 categories: Buyer Strategies, PODCASTS, Seller Strategies
EPISODE 24 – REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY
If you are relocating to the Northern Virginia area, or if you are a Chantilly area homeowner who has a local move coming up, you may be looking for a moving company.
In this series on how to hire a good moving company we discuss what informed home sellers and buyers should know before they start looking for a moving service.
Consumers not doing “due diligence” in making this decision are taking a risk with their possessions and their money. But with a little homework you can discover who you feel comfortable with and who you definitely do not want to work with.
In this first episode of the series we discuss characteristics of a very good moving service, as well as the cautions and misconceptions to avoid if you decide to do the move on your own.
Chantilly and Northern Virginia area home owners who see a move upcoming, as well as anyone moving into the Northern Virginia area, will benefit from the honest and straightforward insights of someone who is working inside the moving industry.
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Selling Your Home While Caring For Your Pet Dog – Part 5
October 28th, 2009 categories: Home Life, PODCASTS, Seller Strategies
EPISODE 23 – REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY
How do you best care for your pet dog while selling your home?
If you see the sale of your Chantilly or Northern Virginia area home upcoming, and you have wondered about how to manage the process of caring for your pet dog while doing the best job of getting your home sold well, here are some insights from professional dog trainer and Certified Grand Master Kelley Renshaw, owner of Bark Busters, a Chantilly area dog training service.
We continue the discussion on preventing and solving dog behavioral problems. What is the role of physical exercise for your dog? Can you give your pet too much of a good thing? What about mental stimulation? Is there a dog toy that may work wonders in giving your dog the mental stimulation needed for their behavioral health?
We wrap-up by talking about the “red flags” that indicate you may need professional help. And..what about your dog’s basic needs? Exactly what are they? Will providing for these basic needs prevent most problems? We get Kelley’s insights in the final episode in the series.
If you are a Chantilly area home buyer, home seller, or home owner who is now or will be a dog owner, don’t miss the entire set of episodes.
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Selling Your Home While Caring For Your Pet Dog – Part 4
October 22nd, 2009 categories: Home Life, PODCASTS, Seller Strategies
EPISODE 22 – REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY
How do you best care for your pet dog while selling your home?
If you see the sale of your Chantilly or Northern Virginia area home upcoming, and you have wondered about how to manage the process of caring for your pet dog while doing the best job of getting your home sold well, start with the first episode in this series to gain insights from professional dog trainer, and certified Grand Master, Kelley Renshaw, owner of Bark Busters, a Chantilly area dog training service.
What are the biggest and most common mistakes dog owners make? If you don’t know, you could be on the road to behavioral problems later. These are actually human mistakes, not dog mistakes. They have consequences in how your dog behaves, but it all starts with the assumptions and practices of the dog owner. But the good news is that common problems can usually be prevented when the owner “gets it right.”
Kelly also discusses the Bark Busters approach to dog training including how the service works, where is starts and how it proceeds, what it tpically costs, and the unique “lifetime guarantee” that the organization offers.
If you are a Chantilly area home seller, home buyer, or home owner who wants to “live happily with your pet dog,” this is a series you won’t want to miss.
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Selling Your Home While Caring For Your Pet Dog – Part 3
October 17th, 2009 categories: Home Life, PODCASTS, Seller Strategies
EPISODE 21 – REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY
How do you best care for your pet dog while selling your home?
If you see the sale of your Chantilly or Northern Virginia area home upcoming, and you have wondered about how to manage the process of caring for your pet dog while doing the best job of getting your home sold well, start with the first episode in this series to gain insights from professional dog trainer, and certified Grand Master, Kelley Renshaw, owner of Bark Busters, a Chantilly area dog training service.
This episode (21) focuses on three of the most common problems dog owners face, and how to start the process of solving each one. There are not usually quick and immediate “silver bullets,” but most issues can be solved with simple strategies, persistently applied.
If you are a Chantilly area home seller, home buyer, or a home owner who wants to “live happily with your pet dog,” you will find lots in information from someone who is working with and helping to solve pet problems every day.
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