Seller Strategies
VIDEO : Simple DIY projects before you put your Chantilly home on the market
August 20th, 2009 categories: Home Life, Seller Strategies
If you will need to put your Chantilly or Northern Virginia area home on the market during the Fall or Winter season, this is a good time to finish those outdoor fix-it projects.
You can still get them done before summer draws to a close.
Of course, you can always get paid help - Angie’s Listis one way – or you can write down your short list of most important items and then DIY.
Here is a 5-minute video that will take you through a few common and simple home fix-it projects.
- Brown spots in your yard
- Easy wood siding repair
- Removing outside mold and mildew
If you’d rather you can read an accompanying text.
Some home projects are far easier to do while the weather is still warm. There is still time, but the summer clock in ticking down.
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Home Sellers Advantage: Improving Home Energy Efficiency (Part 2)
August 18th, 2009 categories: Home Life, PODCASTS, Seller Strategies
EPISODE 15 – REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY
Chantilly and Northern Virginia area home sellers looking for a competitive advantage in the marketing and sale of their home should take a good look at enhancing energy efficiency.
In this series of episodes with Ardently Green, Inc. founder, Bob Weatherwax, we discuss how enhancing your home’s energy profile can add value now, as well as give you one more advantage when it comes time to sell your home.
In Part 2 of this series we discuss in more detail what the energy audit involves and what typical follow-on work may include.
Where is the real energy loss typically occurring in most homes? Should you apply major energy saving strategies without first doing an audit? Where does window replacement fit into the energy picture? How much will typical remediation work cost?
Who should listen to this series?
Anyone anticipating the sale of their home within the next year, who sees energy efficiency as a powerful added selling point in the marketing of their home. Additionally, home energy efficiency is a win on several other levels. It helps home owners save money on escalating energy costs, provides a more comfortable and clean living environment, reduces the environmental impact of energy waste, and adds to the long term goal of national energy independence.
Before you sell your home, take a good look at how energy efficiency can play a role in your selling strategy. Or, if the sale of your home is not in the short term future, consider how these strategies can save money now and add value to your home when it does come time to sell.
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Home Sellers Advantage: Improving Home Energy Efficiency (Part 1)
August 12th, 2009 categories: Home Life, PODCASTS, Seller Strategies
EPISODE 14 – REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY
Chantilly and Northern Virginia area home sellers looking for a competitive advantage in the marketing and sale of their home should take a good look at enhancing energy efficiency.
In this series of episodes with Ardently Green, Inc. founder, Bob Weatherwax, we discuss how enhancing your home’s energy profile can add value now, as well as give you one more advantage when it comes time to sell your home.
We discuss what a home energy audit involves, how much it is likely to cost, and what are typical follow-on strategies to upgrade your home’s energy efficiency.
Who should listen to this series?
Anyone anticipating the sale of their home within the next year, who sees energy efficiency as a powerful added selling point in the marketing of their home.
Additionally, home energy efficiency is a win on several other levels. It helps home owners save money on escalating energy costs, provides a more comfortable and clean living environment, reduces the environmental impact of energy waste, and adds to the long term goal of national energy independence.
Download this episode (right click and save)
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VIDEO: Short Version of Our New Testimonial VIdeo
August 4th, 2009 categories: Buyer Strategies, Seller Strategies
If you are a home buyer or home seller in the Chantilly or Northern Virginia area, and you are still searching to find the right real estate agent to work with, please take a look at this short version of our recent testimonial video.
Thanks for watching.
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Home Supply Drops
July 28th, 2009 categories: Buyer Strategies, Mortgage & Finance, Seller Strategies
You have probably heard commentary about the desirability of falling home supply relative to an improved housing market. Chantilly area home owners, like others throughout the US, are aware that supply and demand balances play a huge role in how the market is recovering. Read the rest of this entry »
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Chantilly Home Sellers: Making Your Home “Greener” for Buyers
July 26th, 2009 categories: Home Life, Seller Strategies
Before you sell your Chantilly area home, whether it is in the near term or not, it pays to be aware of the new wave of green strategies that can save money and energy. From a home selling point of view, a greener home has lots of potential competitive advantage for home sellers. And many strategies are low-cost and easy. Read the rest of this entry »
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HOME PRICE “IMPROVEMENTS” IN 19 OF 20 CASE-SCHILLER AREAS
July 5th, 2009 categories: Buyer Strategies, Mortgage & Finance, Seller Strategies
As I work with buyers and sellers in Chantilly and Northern Virginia, I like to keep a watchful eye out for how our area is similar or different than what I am seeing in the national trends. Read the rest of this entry »
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Home Inspections: What Sellers Should Know To Avoid An Exploding Deal (Part 3)
July 3rd, 2009 categories: Buyer Strategies, PODCASTS, Seller Strategies
EPISODE 9 – REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY RADIO
If you are considering selling your home, you probably know that a prospective home buyer will likely want a professional inspection of your property, as a condition of their purchase. You and your real estate agent have worked hard to get a qualified buyer, but deals fall through every day because of issues discovered during the home inspection.
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Home Inspections: What Buyers Should Know Before Hiring A Home Inspector (Part 2)
June 24th, 2009 categories: Buyer Strategies, PODCASTS, Seller Strategies
EPISODE 8 – REAL ESTATE IN CHANTILLY RADIO
As a home buyer, knowing what to look for in a home inspection can save you a lot of stress and help yo avoid significant financial loss.
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RISING HOUSING STARTS
June 19th, 2009 categories: Buyer Strategies, Seller Strategies
For many, it was a surprise to see Housing Starts unexpectedly jump in May. Read the rest of this entry »
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