seller information: Last Weeks Caller Asked "Peggy We Need Help Selling Our Townhome and We Want To Buy a Larger Home."
- 06/18/11 01:28 PM
A week and a half ago, I received a call from a homeowner who said they were ready to hire me to list their townhome and buy a larger single family home. So I met with them, listed their home and put it on the market on June 10th .
I immediately launched their marketing plan and sent the family and email to expect traffic over the weekend along with the links and information below.
Your Website:http://3388vinelandplace.canbyours.com/ Your home is on my real estate blog "Just Listed in Princeton Woods" Your home is Featured on the front page of Erick and Company Your … (0 comments)
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seller information: If Sellers Will Not Take a Contingent Contract, How Can I Buy The Home I Want?
- 06/05/11 02:10 AM
Question: "If Sellers Will Not Take a Contingent Contract, How Can I Buy The Home I Want?"
Dear Mr. Move-Up,
This is a question I get all the time. Homeowners like yourselves who have been bitten by the new home bug, know you can afford a larger home,and you know you need a larger home. The question is how can I accomplish this task?
Now that you are ready to start looking. You are hearing from builders,co-workers,local loan officers that very few sellers and new home builders are willing to accept contingent contracts.
Your frustration is noted. And you ask again … (0 comments)
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seller information: Learn Why Many Home Buyers and Home Sellers Are Turning To The Internet To Find a Good Local Realtor..
- 05/26/11 11:29 PM
When searching for a local Realtor, many buyers and sellers are turning to the Internet to check out the differences between Realtors.
Why?
Because the last thing you want to do is work with someone who doesn't know the neighborhoods and who doesn't know the real estate market conditions. Who is a good Realtor for you? That depends. You need a Realtor who will work the way you need:
For example I am a full time Realtor. I like you the home buyers to ride in the car with me. So we can discuss different options available to you. It helps me … (5 comments)
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seller information: Because You Want To Play Monty Hall With Your Offers...Other Buyers are Getting The Homes You Want!
- 04/30/11 02:03 AM
"I Thought a Snapshot of the Current Single Family Real Estate Market Conditions Might Help You.."
Why...because while you all want to play Monty hall and make low ball offers because you are listening to main stream media and think the Prince William County Virginia market is so distressed, you keep loosing the homes you love!
Let me show you what's really going on.
While you all have been looking at homes since March 1st, 2011 in the Woodbridge area and surrounding communities with pools, 49 of those home have gone Under Contract is your price range! "49!" Many of the … (2 comments)
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seller information: Another Westridge Homeowner Get's A Sold Sign! Do You Need Help Selling Your Lake Ridge Virginia Home?
- 03/16/11 08:42 AM
The homeowner of this Westridge home in Lake Ridge, Virginia was previously listed. It failed to sell after being on the market for over six months. Out of frustration, the owner called Erick and Company for help. We listed the home at the end of January. This is the comment I received from the homeowner just one week into my marketing plan.
"Super! Appreciate it!!! LOVE all your exposure! Know your time is huge in generating all this! SOOOOO different from BEFORE! hmmmmm"
Why the difference? Well folks, every Realtor is self employed. Never assume because they work for a large company you … (0 comments)
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seller information: One Of The Challenges With Automatic Mortgage Payments and New Tax Assessments
- 03/16/11 12:22 AM
This week Prince William County Virginia just sent out the new tax assessments last week. For example our tax assessment went from $555,000 up to $615,000 causing a $133.00 a month increase in escrow payment.
This is not a problem if you can afford it, and you add this new amount to your monthly mortgage payment.
But Those Homeowners With Automatic Bill Pays Beware!
Banks do not always notify you the borrower (ours didn't!) Change your automatic payment to reflect the new monthly mortgage payment amount Why? You can incur late fee's or worse this can be problematic if you are not … (0 comments)
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seller information: House Hunting With Downsizing In Mind. Learn Your Options In Prince William County Virginia
- 03/10/11 12:00 AM
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of taking a local Westridge homeowner on a house hunting trip with downsizing on their minds. The house we have listed at 12291 Tilney Court has received many showings and so far one offer that we were not able to make work. That said, it is time to show the seller what is possible when considering to downsize.
The day began in Lake Ridge Virginia. The goal is something smaller, something manageable and something that she can see herself living in for years to come.
We started with a small home on Dapple Gray Ct … (2 comments)
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seller information: This Weeks Caller Said "Peggy I Want To Buy a Home, However I Only Will Consider a Good Deal!"
- 02/24/11 01:11 AM
This a call we get weekly. Of course you want a good deal. The first question I am going to ask is you is "What do you consider a GOOD Deal?"
Some will say they are looking for a house they can buy low and make a killing on in a few years. And I say great are you willing to pay cash? Are you really handy? Are you willing to accept a foreclosure home that has been sitting rejected by others? If the answer is no. Then we need to talk.
What is a good deal to you?Do you know? A … (2 comments)
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seller information: So The Reports Are Saying 47.4% of Homeowners in Prince William County Virginia are Under Water On Their Mortgages Heading Into 2011.
- 02/10/11 02:02 AM
A news report in USA Todaythe other day showed a (Chart: Under Water Chart ) where home owners across America are under water on their mortgages. Of course we all know that California, Nevada and Flordia make the list. But did you realize that Prince William County Virginia is ranked #26 on that chart!
According to the report 47.4% of Prince William County Virginia homeowners are now underwater on their mortgages.
A news reporter called quoting this figure, like this was big news or something. I choose not to meet him, it was 7pm at night, dark outside. Seriously, we live here...we know … (2 comments)
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seller information: The Top Ten Reasons To Choose Erick and Company To Help You Sell Your Home.
- 02/02/11 11:33 PM
When you are thinking about selling your home, the best thing you can do is do your reasearch. Yes research. Realtors are a dime a dozen. Your cousin, your co-worker, your neighbor. Anyone that tests well can get a real estate license. The thing you need to research is do they how to get your home Sold?
For that reason, I decided to put together a video that will explain what we do here at Erick and Company to get your home SOLD!
Grab a cup of coffee.. this video is almost seven minutes long, however that how long it takes to share … (3 comments)
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seller information: Today's Video Is About "How You Go About Selling Your Current Home and Buying Your Move-up Home..."
- 02/01/11 10:30 PM
Have you started dreaming about moving? Maybe your current home is too small, or you just want a different lifestyle than the one you have now. You would love to sell, and buy another home, however the thought just seems overwhelming. Well it doesn't have to be. I thought maybe if I were to share with how a Realtor coordinates all of that for you, maybe it would ease your mind.
Grab a cup of coffee... and take a few minute to watch this video I did awhile back that explains how we can help you.
Take the first step … (3 comments)
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seller information: The Top Ten Reasons To List With Erick and Company When Selling Your Home in Lake Ridge Virginia
- 01/22/11 01:04 AM
When you call a Realtor® to list your home, it is important to ask them what are the Top Ten Reasons you should list with them.
When I am asked that question this is what I share with homeowners about the Erick and Company team.
We work Full Time and we are in the trenches of the market 24/7. Listen to Erick's Market Update We are Experienced Local Realtors® that are Tech Savvy .We use the latest technology to help you get your home sold.We use Text, iPhones and Video to communicate with home buyers here and relocating to the area. We are … (3 comments)
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seller information: Wordless Wednesday-Today's Lesson Is About Who Controls What When Selling Your Home
- 01/11/11 11:32 PM
Have a real estate question? Need help finding or selling a home?
Feel free to contact me by email or call 703-851-3085
Contact Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder of Erick and Company of Exit 1st Choice Realty, Woodbridge VA. Realtors®, call 703-851-3085 (Peggy) or 703-590-2252 (Office).If you are a homeowner who has a home to sell, we have buyers ready and waiting for nice homes to come on the market. Give us a call and we can "GET YOUR HOME SOLD FAST" to list your property for sale we service Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, River Falls, Middle County, Manassas, Manassas Park, Haymarket,Montclair, Dumfries, Quantico, … (4 comments)
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seller information: Scheduling The House Hunt When Relocating To The Prince William County Virginia Area
- 01/11/11 05:26 AM
So many folks have been calling since the New Year alerting us that they would like Erick and myself help them find a home in the local area.
With that said, the first question they ask is"When should we schedule our house hunting trip?"
My knee jerk response is a question "when do you have to report to work and where?"
If you are being relocated to the Northern Virginia area. Plan ahead. Places such as Washington DC,Fairfax, Alexandria, Fort Belvior, The Pentagon, Quantico, The FBI Academy, The Navy Yard, or the Dulles corridor are all popular destinations for government and private sector … (0 comments)
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seller information: Success Story About A Short Sale Seller Who Purchased Another Home In Six Months
- 12/19/10 01:26 AM
So many people are under the impression that a homeowner who sells their home by short sale must wait years to purchase again. That statement is not always true. In fact on Friday, I assisted a purchaser settle on a gorgeous five year old townhouse with a two car garage, granite counters in the Belmont Bay Community in Woodbridge Virginia. The townhouse was totally remodeled and in perfect move-in condition.
Why is that unique?
Those purchasers had sold their single family home by short sale in Dumfries, Virginia less than six months ago!
Yes, you read that correctly!
So now you are asking "How?"
Simple...compromise According to … (38 comments)
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seller information: Are You Considering Downsizing? Ok Then The Question Is How Much Are You Willing To Compromise?
- 12/06/10 10:20 PM
Have you been considering downsizing? You are finding your home is just too big now.Well, no matter what the motivation, much thought is needed to decide when,where, what, and then how. Below is a video from Small Space Big Style. The first video is a shocking example of what some will do. That said though, it makes one really think about what we need vesus what we want.
The following examples are a bit less restrictive and show you that living in eight hundred, or a thousand square feet is not as bad as one might think.
What is cool about the following video's is just the … (4 comments)
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seller information: Why Choosing To Sell Your Home In Winter Has It's Advantages... "It's All Good!"
- 11/17/10 02:53 AM
Did you know there is such a thing as called the "Winter Advantage" in real estate.
The "Winter Advantage" in real estate is when sellers take advantage of the cold weather months to outsmart their competition. When fair weather sellers start withdrawing from the market and say "We'll try again in spring" that is the time to strike. The Timing Is Perfect Right Now In Lake Ridge, Virginia To Sell Your Home Fast! Learn more here Find out what you can sell your home for CLICK HERE Note: traditionally in our area, many sellers wait until after February to come back … (0 comments)
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seller information: Have You Been Wondering What's Going On With The Real Estate Market?
- 11/14/10 03:02 AM
Looking for a home in the Woodbridge, Lake Ridge Virginia area? Give me call share with me what you are looking for and I will find it and help you get it. Let's talk call me 703-851-3085 or contact me by email
Contact Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder of Erick and Company of Exit 1st Choice Realty, Woodbridge VA. Realtors®, call 703-851-3085 (Peggy) or 703-590-2252 (Office).If you are a homeowner who has a home to sell, we have buyers ready and waiting for nice homes to come on the market. Give us a call and we can "GET YOUR HOME SOLD FAST" to list … (2 comments)
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seller information: Who Do You Know In Their Right Mind Would Pay $399 For This?
- 10/24/10 05:10 AM
Last night I stopped into my local Mashalls for a litte "retail therapy."
I headed to the shoe department. As I was looking at the different available shoes, a lady near me gasped. She held up this shoe and every buyer searching for the perfect shoe busted out laughing!
The punch line....
"Who do you know in their right mind,would pay $399.99 dollars for this cute little flat shoe? Oh wait, it's reduced it used to be $500! "Everyone had a good laugh and said, that shoe will sit here forever, it is never going to sell.
Maybe this shoe would sell … (11 comments)
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seller information: How Long Will It Take Me To Sell My Woodbridge Virginia Home?
- 10/18/10 02:30 AM
Have you ever wondered how to choose a REALTOR to sell your home?
You know you want someone who can sell your home fast for top dollar.
You're are not sure how the local real estate market is right now. You've been hearing all the news reports and you are wondering what affects you and your family? Interest rates are the lowest they've been, you are seeing more and more new home communities and For Sale Signs going up and you are curious.You wonder if short sale homes and the foreclosure homes sales affect your homes value?
Rest assured we have been helping … (2 comments)
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A week and a half ago, I received a call from a homeowner who said they were ready to hire me to list their townhome and buy a larger single family home. So I met with them, listed their home and put it on the market on June 10th .
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