richmond va real estate: Alright, STOP! Collaborate & Listen in Richmond VA Real Estate Market
- 08/25/14 09:44 PM
Alright, STOP! Collaborate & Listen in Richmond VA Real Estate Market Did you ever attempt to ride a seesaw by yourself? Go ahead, try it! I think you will find you will go nowhere FAST! A Richmond VA real estate transaction is much like a seesaw. You have an agent on each side of the lever trying to go up and down, while the clients are delicately balancing on the pivot point called a fulcrum. To make the seesaw work, one agent must cooperate with the other by putting their feet down and pushing up into the air while the other agent then … (10 comments)
richmond va real estate: Things to do in Richmond: The Science Museum of Virginia
- 08/23/14 01:20 AM
Things to do in Richmond: The Science Museum of Virginia As summer winds down, my husband and I decided to take a day off and treat the kids to a trip to the Science Museum of Virginia. We had all intentions of going for their Shark Week, however we missed it by one day. Fear not! There is always something fun to explore! Science Museum of Virginia: How to Make a Monster One of the exhibits currently hosted at the museum is the "How to Make a Monster" display. This is a very interesting and informative exhibit that goes behind the scenes … (22 comments)
richmond va real estate: No Thanks, I Can't Take the Commission. You Keep It!
- 08/09/14 10:21 PM
No Thanks, I Can't Take the Commission. You Keep it! Last year I had the pleasure of working with an out of town client in selling a Richmond VA property they had inherited. The home had not been lived in for years, so I spent a lot of time doing pre-listing work, such as scheduling a cleaning crew, taking items to Goodwill, and so forth. We signed the listing agreement and I had the home under contract within a day and sold within 30 days. It was a slam dunk! Fast forward to this year and my former client contacted me to … (75 comments)
richmond va real estate: Who's The Boss in Richmond VA Real Estate?
- 08/09/14 03:14 AM
Who's The Boss in Richmond VA Real Estate? As a kid I loved the show "Who's The Boss?" and, I admit, I enjoy watching some re-runs from time to time. Did you ever figure out who WAS the boss? Was it Angela, the successful business executive? How about Tony, the lovable and level-headed housekeeper? Sam, the sassy, adorable pre-teen who had the power of persuasion in the palm of her hands? Maybe it was Jonathan, the innocent kid who didn't seem to get a ton of screen time. Or possibly it was Mona, the sexy "grandma" who had a passion for … (27 comments)
richmond va real estate: Richmond VA Real Estate Contract - The HVAC Broke Right Before Settlement
- 08/06/14 09:51 PM
Richmond VA Real Estate Contract - The HVAC Broke Right Before Settlement I recently had a buyer go under contract on a great West End townhouse for sale in Henrico. Everything was going smoothly from contract all the way through to agreeing on the home inspection repairs. The appraisal was done, the termite inspection was clean, and we were just 5 days from closing. Then, IT happened. The listing agent sent me an email late one evening informing me that the HVAC unit died and, according to 2 HVAC companies, it must be replaced. The agent went on to tell me the … (19 comments)
richmond va real estate: Richmond VA Metro Area Active Rain Meet-Up August 7th
- 08/05/14 04:33 AM
Richmond VA Metro Area Active Rain Meet-Up August 7th I am once again excited to be hosting the Richmond VA Metro Area Active Rain Meet-Up this Thursday, August 7th from 11:30am until 1PM at Ledo's Pizza at Willow Lawn. When I hosted a Meet-Up this past Spring, we had a wonderful turn-out even though we don't have many in our region actively blogging. At that time we focused on learning blogging basics, getting their feet wet, and encouraging all to at least sign up for the free membership. I am thrilled several people signed up and have been playing with us … (13 comments)
richmond va real estate: 3704 Milshire Place in the Milhaven Community in Henrico has SOLD!
- 07/22/14 10:57 PM
3704 Milshire Place in the Milhaven Community in Henrico has SOLD! Two months ago I was contacted by a real estate agent in New Mexico as she was looking for a Richmond VA Realtor to take care of her very special clients who were relocating to the RVA. After several phone calls between the agent, the clients, and myself, I earned the privilege of working with this amazing couple. Where To Live in the Richmond VA Metro Area During our phone conversations my new clients and I discussed their wants, needs, and goals for their move. Their top 3 priorities were location, schools, … (8 comments)
richmond va real estate: RVA Home Team Peanut Butter Drive to Benefit FeedMore
- 07/20/14 02:37 AM
RVA Home Team Peanut Butter Drive to Benefit FeedMore Did you know that September is Hunger Action Awareness Month? We at the RVA Home Team with Jefferson Properties didn’t either until last year when we coordinated a Peanut Butter drive to donate to our local food bank. We were proud of our efforts and this year we want to double our bounty so we can FeedMore! This is where we need your help!
If you would like to donate jars of unopened Peanut Butter and help feed your hungry neighbors, we will have collection boxes at the following locations from August 1st – September 30th:
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richmond va real estate: Richmond VA Kitchen Remodel - Step 5 Installing Flooring
- 07/17/14 10:09 PM
Richmond VA Kitchen Remodel - Step 5 Installing Flooring It has been awhile since I wrote about our kitchen remodel as, well, things got BUSY and problematic. That's okay. We are 99.9% finished, just waiting on one cabinet door to be replaced. For those who have been following, you last read the article on Richmond VA Kitchen Remodel - Step 4 Demolition and here is the next step, Installing Flooring. Installing Flooring in a Richmond VA Kitchen Remodel Once the kitchen was gutted and the joists were fixed underneath the sub-floor, it was time to install the ceramic tile we had selected. This … (7 comments)
richmond va real estate: My Home Isn't Selling, Should I offer an Agent Bonus?
- 07/14/14 09:57 PM
My Home Isn't Selling, Should I Offer an Agent Bonus? This past Spring the Richmond VA real estate market was on FIRE! Sellers were finding themselves with the luxury of multiple bid situations thus garnering top dollar for their property. Buyers were pouncing on listings as they hit the market, snatching up the limited inventory that was available. It was a frenzy for a skilled Richmond VA Realtor! Times are a changing. June and July tend to be slower months in the real estate market with school letting out and families taking those much needed vacations to the beach. I have noticed a decrease … (70 comments)
richmond va real estate: Stonehenge Home for Sale has Sold
- 07/12/14 11:49 PM
Stonehenge Home for Sale Has Sold When I first met my clients, it was to list their North Chesterfield home for sale. During our conversation, they revealed their motivation to move which was so they could purchase a new property with an in-law suite. The in-law suite needed to have a completely separate living area, meaning its own entrance, living room, bedroom, bathroom, and kitchenette. I knew I would have my work cut out for me as this has become a popular request with many adult children now becoming the caregivers for their parents. However, I believed we would find it! Stonehenge in … (3 comments)
richmond va real estate: Single Family Midlothian Home for Sale has SOLD
- 06/22/14 12:40 AM
Single Family Midlothian Home for Sale has SOLD Our relocation clients were looking for something very special in their Richmond VA real estate journey and boy did we find it in this amazing single family home for sale in Midlothian! Our buyers didn't want the typical cookie cutter house and this beauty located in Walton Park is anything but! Midlothian Home for Sale Features As you pull up, the charming country front porch sets the tone for what is inside. Swing open that door and behold the grand family room with cathedral ceilings and gorgeous beams highlighting the room, along with a cozy … (3 comments)
richmond va real estate: Mechanicsville Home for Sale is SOLD
- 06/08/14 03:13 AM
Mechanicsville Home for Sale is SOLD We are thrilled for our first time buyer, having settled on their new home a little over two weeks ago! This Mechanicsville home for sale is located in the beautiful community of Summer Walk and boasts 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage, a new roof, just installed Hardi-plank siding, stainless steel appliances, fenced-in yard, and a wonderful water view of the lake which makes washing dishes less of a chore! Closing took less than 60 days and we were able to obtain our client a great deal, saving them over $8,000 on the price and thousands … (3 comments)
richmond va real estate: The Jerry Maguire Approach to Richmond VA Real Estate
- 06/04/14 08:52 AM
The Jerry Maguire Approach to Richmond VA Real Estate Most of you reading this are likely to have seen, "Jerry Maguire", the movie that earned Cuba Gooding Jr. an Oscar in the Best Supporting Actor category and had us all quoting, "Show Me the Money!" for months following. When I watched it, I thought it was a good movie but nothing special. That probably has something to do with the movie being released when I was just 21 years old. It was a sports movie and a love story, period. Now that I am a few months shy of 38, a Richmond … (20 comments)
richmond va real estate: Single Family Home for Sale in Henrico Under Contract
- 04/08/14 09:29 AM
Single Family Home for Sale in Henrico Under Contract Last year I had the good fortune of listing and selling 10207 Pepperhill Lane in Henrico County. Within days of going on the market, we received multiple offers and sold for over list price. My sellers became buyers and we found them their ideal home, a ranch style property with a basement located in Richmond with close proximity to the James River. I had a wonderful experience working with my clients and I think it is fair to say they enjoyed working with me! Referrals Are The Best Compliment a Richmond VA Realtor Can … (8 comments)
richmond va real estate: Mechanicsville Home for Sale Under Contract
- 04/01/14 04:15 AM
Mechanicsville Home for Sale Under Contract Recently I met a new client who had made the decision of buying her first home. With rates on the rise, as well as housing prices, now is a great time to invest in home ownership and stop paying the landlord. My buyer and I spoke about wants and needs for her new place and set up property tours. Off we went! Think with your head and then your heart. On our very first trip out to tour homes for sale in Mechanicsville, my client found a wonderful single family, colonial style home that was meticulously … (11 comments)
richmond va real estate: Henrico County Home for Sale SOLD
- 03/24/14 02:44 AM
Henrico County Home for Sale SOLD The RVA Home Team with Jefferson Properties is once again proud to have assisted another client in purchasing the home of their choice! This Henrico County home for sale has SOLD! I will never forget speaking to this couple for the first time. They had called me after finding a property on my website and wanted to set up a tour. I explained buyer agency representation and, as it turns out, they were very familiar with it. They informed me their previous agent had told them about it BUT they were mis-lead as the agent told them … (11 comments)
richmond va real estate: North Chesterfield Home for Sale SOLD
- 03/16/14 11:37 PM
North Chesterfield Home for Sale SOLD The RVA Home Team is proud to have assisted another buyer in achieving their dream of home ownership! This charming ranch style home located in North Chesterfield has SOLD. This property featured 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and a fenced-in yard overlooking a lake, giving our client everything on their wish list! The best part? The mortgage on this home is less than the rent our client was paying! After 9 years of paying a landlord's mortgage, our awesome buyer will now be investing in their own future! How cool is that? … (14 comments)
richmond va real estate: Richmond VA Kitchen Remodel - Step 1 The Decision
- 03/02/14 09:29 PM
Richmond VA Kitchen Remodel - Step 1 The Decision My husband and I purchased our new, yet 30+ year old home two months ago. We fell in love with the location as it has top rated schools, the lot as it has the privacy we so desperately desired, and the charm that newer homes try to replicate today but don't quite hit the mark. We knew the kitchen could use some updating, but cosmetically it wasn't bad so we could "live with it" for some time...or so we thought. A Kitchen Needs to Be Functional. Over the past two months, we … (9 comments)
richmond va real estate: Five Steps to an Organized Closet
- 02/26/14 08:56 PM
Once again the RVA Home Team with Jefferson Properties is proud to have Kathy Jenkins, CEO & Founder of Come To Order, provide us some fabulous organizational tips. If you are thinking of selling your property, this is for you! Making your closets look as spacious as possible is essential to staging your house for sale on the Richmond VA real estate market! Take it away, Kathy! Five Steps to an Organized Closet Do you ever still play the game hide-and-seek? I’m sure you do… have you been in your closet lately? I’m sure you have a shirt or a belt that has been hiding from … (16 comments)
Shannon Milligan,your Richmond VA real estate agent at the RVA Home Team with eXp Realty, is bringing you around the bases in the Metro Richmond Real Estate market. www.RVAHomeTeam.com
Alright, STOP! Collaborate & Listen in Richmond VA Real Estate Market Did you ever attempt to ride a seesaw by yourself? Go ahead, try it! I think you will find you will go nowhere FAST! A Richmond VA real estate transaction is much like a seesaw. You have an agent on each side of the lever trying to go up and down, while the clients are delicately balancing on the pivot point called a fulcrum. To make the seesaw work, one agent must cooperate with the other by putting their feet down and pushing up into the air while the other agent then … (10 comments)
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