listing agents: How to Get Seller to Lower List Price - Exact Email Stream - 05/15/17 06:51 AM
If you are new to real estate sales or not so new, trying to get a seller to lower a list price that is too high is a challenge we all face. This particular seller client is  helping his parents sell a property that they fixed up and moved out of. It was on the market 300+ days when we took it on.
It is in fine shape inside and out BUT...The seller over-improved this house for the neighborhood. It is a mid to mid-high $400,000 community but they spent most of last year trying to get mid $500s. They built a … (3 comments)

listing agents: Sold. 3 bedroom Townhouse in Greenfield Crossing Aldie VA 20105 - 04/16/15 01:59 AM
Just sold yesterday... Our clients surrendered the keys at settlement, got a nice check for their equity, and went to settlement one hour later on their new single family home....just down the road. Jan and Steve Bachman RE/MAX Gateway handled both the sale and purchase...our 4th transaction for these terrific clients.
A new new high price was obtained for this model in Greenfield Crossing. The beautiful end unit went under contract in 4 days during our worst winter in years. The 2015 Spring market  started early in Northern Virginia real estate. 2014's second half, featured high inventory of unsold homes and lackluster buyer interest...2015 … (0 comments)

listing agents: Under Contract, 4 Days. Townhouse Burke VA. Jan Bachman Team RE/MAX - 08/05/14 07:48 AM
 The owners of this beautiful Burke Townhouse did an outstanding job of preparing this property for sale.
Their reward for proper pricing, excellent upgrades and pristine cleaning? They received multiple offers in 2 days and went under contract in 4 .
Jan and Steve Bachman of RE/MAX Gateway were the listing agents. Preparing full brochures, an individual property website and photo tours, these Realtors drove a constant stream of interested folks to this home.
Below is a sample online ad run to promote this move-in condition property.
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Priced at $425,000,  6091 Guildhall Ct Burke VA is a classic 3-level, brick front, end unit town … (2 comments)

listing agents: Little Rocky Run Homes for Sale Clifton VA 20124. June 2014 - 06/13/14 06:16 AM
 
Welcome to the Little Rocky Run June 2014 Single Family Home Sales Report. 
Our Fairfax county real estate market continues to show an increasing number of homes for sale during the last 2 months.
This generally means that it will take more days to get a good contract due to competition....especially since sellers will be trying to engage buyers who will be distracted by summer vacation time and kids out of school.
 
You can see this phenomenon on the line graph below where the # of sold homes in Fairfax county is in blue with the active listings in red. 
 
 
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listing agents: May 2014. Hiddenbrook Homes for Sale Herndon VA 20170 - 05/12/14 12:25 AM
 
 Amidst all the new construction of the past 10 years, it can be hard to find an affordable classic neighborhood with tree-lined streets in Western Fairfax County.
Yet a great one still remains. Make sure that you visit Hiddenbrook when you are looking for a home to buy.
 
 
 
 
Inventory of available homes for sale is currently very low across all of Northern Virginia. For example, in Hiddenbrook as of this morning, there are only 2 active listings with 2 under contract
 
The following report shows those 7 homes that have sold in … (0 comments)

listing agents: Fox Mill Estates. Homes for Sale in Herndon, Oak Hill VA 20171 - 05/09/14 01:38 AM
  If you are looking for an affordable single family home in a community of mature trees and large lots, Fox Mill Estates in Herndon VA could be what you seek. With an outstanding location close to the coming Metro stops in Reston and Herndon, a bus stop and commuter lot near the neighborhood entrance, and Lawyers road running up into the back of Vienna VA, Fox Mill Estates is a commuter's dream.  
 

The neighborhood has a park and playground, an elementary school within its boundaries, two swim and tennis clubs and convenient shopping near the entrance to the … (3 comments)

listing agents: Under Contract 7 Days. Manassas VA Homes for Sale. Jan Bachman Team - 04/10/14 03:09 AM

 The owners did an outstanding job of preparing this property for sale.
Their reward for proper pricing, excellent design and pristine cleaning? They received multiple offers in 5 days and went under contract in 7 .
Jan and Steve Bachman of RE/MAX Gateway were the listing agents. Preparing full brochures, an individual property website and photo tours, these Realtors drove a constant stream of interested folks to this home.
Below is a sample online ad run to promote this move-in condition property.
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9655 Richmond Street Manassas VA 20110. This beautiful, brick-front colonial has it all!
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listing agents: Affordable Condos in Clifton and Centreville VA 20124. The Ponds. - 01/13/14 04:41 AM
 
 

 
  The Ponds condominium community in Clifton VA should definitely be on your must visit list if you are looking for a well priced condo with plenty of parking in a beautiful natural setting in Western Fairfax county.
 
 
 
The Ponds  is amazing....it has the most open space, parking, mature trees and waterfront /water views of any Fairfax condo community anywhere near this price range.
 
There are ZERO homes for sale or under contract as of today, 1/13/14. Below are the homes that sold in the last 6 months

 
 
 8 Homes sold since 7/1/2013
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listing agents: Homes for Sale in Century Oak Fairfax VA 22033. October 2013 Report - 10/15/13 02:52 AM
 

 
If you are searching for a single family home in a community with mature trees and some soul...not just a house farm on some cleared land with foot high bushes ...come visit Century Oak Fairfax VA.
 
 
The Fairfax County real estate market continues to out-perform the national averages despite concerns over the government shutdown. Century Oak remains a destination neighborhood due to its location and living environment and has thrived since it was built.
 
 
 
If you would like to live in a neighborhood with amenities like pool, side walks, tennis, walking paths, … (9 comments)

listing agents: Chantilly Highlands Homes for Sale Oak Hill VA 20171. October, 2013 - 10/02/13 04:53 AM
  Here is the Chantilly Highlands real estate and home sales report for October 2, 2013. The information below shows the homes currently for sale, those under contract and those homes sold in the last few months.
If you looking for an outstanding single family home in the Oak Hill area of  western Fairfax County, consider Chantilly Highlands. It has become a destination neighborhood among the communities lying  between route 50 west in Chantilly and the Dulles Toll Road in Reston.
 This beautiful Community is conveniently located just off the Fairfax County parkway close to the employment centers of Herndon/Reston and … (1 comments)

listing agents: Chantilly Highlands Homes for Sale Oak Hill VA 20171. June 6, 2013 - 06/06/13 04:48 AM

Welcome to the Chantilly Highlands real estate and home sales report for June 6, 2013. Are you looking for an outstanding single family home in the Oak Hill area of  western Fairfax County?
Consider Chantilly Highlands. It has become a destination neighborhood among the communities lying  between route 50 west in Chantilly and the Dulles Toll Road in Reston.
Let's take an online visit...This beautiful neighborhood is conveniently located just off the Fairfax County parkway close to the employment centers of Herndon/Reston and Dulles.
 With an elementary school within its boundaries, pool, tennis and walking paths, Chantilly Highlands homes have sold … (0 comments)

listing agents: Under Contract. The Regency, Ashburn VA 20147. Jan and Steve Bachman - 06/04/13 11:42 PM
 
Under contract. Jan and Steve Bachman RE/MAX Gateway listing agents. The Regency neighborhood in Ashburn VA 20147 is one of the most sought after neighborhoods in eastern Loudoun. The neighborhood is stunning and it is close to major commuting routes and high tech job locations in Loudoun and Fairfax Counties.
What follows is an online ad that helped draw strong traffic to this well prepared home. If you need real estate assistance, we are happy to be of service whether your are selling or buying. Drop us a line. We would be delighted to chat with you about your goals. … (6 comments)

listing agents: Army Home Buyer Finds and Buys Springfield Virginia Home in One Week. - 05/23/13 12:48 AM
   

Taking advantage of modern technology our Army client went to settlement in Virginia Monday without leaving Florida. More happy Springfield VA military home buyers.
Jan and Steve Bachman of RE/MAX Gateway are the real estate agents representing the buyers of  9123 Scott Street Springfield VA that went under contract after just one week of feverish house hunting.

Like many buyers, our clients were attracted by the low interest rates, the continued tax advantages of home ownership, and the open floor plan of this spacious 4 bedroom 3.5  bath beauty backing to wooded common area.


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listing agents: Homes for Sale in Reston 20194. Condos, Townhouses and Single Family. - 05/20/13 01:46 AM
 
What has been happening with Reston home prices in zip code 20194 over the last 5 years?

How many days does it take to get a contract on homes for sale here?

The graph of median home prices below is very erratic for 2 reasons: 20194 is a small zip code with relatively light sales volume and the prices are for all types of property....apartment style condos as well as townhouses and single family homes.
 One month might feature many condo sales, while another might have just single family transactions. Result? Wide price disparity from one … (0 comments)

listing agents: Little Rocky Run Brick Front Home for Sale in Clifton VA 20124 - 04/20/13 07:15 AM

 For sale: An updated, luxury 4 bedroom, 3 full plus 1/2 bath, single family home on a quiet cul de sac in the sought after neighborhood of Little Rocky Run in Clifton VA 20124. Close to routes 29, 28  and the Fairfax County Parkway...you can get anywhere from here.

As of this moment there are only a handful of 4+ bedroom, 3+ bath, 2+ car garage single family homes for sale in this 1650 home community, so make sure to schedule a visit to  see this beauty.

Inventory of available homes for sale throughout Northern Virginia is … (1 comments)

listing agents: Reston Townhouse Under Contract 15 Days. Reston Homes for Sale. - 02/18/13 12:21 AM





This beautiful townhouse went under contract in 15 days. Jan and Steve Bachman listing agents.
Below is an example of an online ad for the seller's Reston property, that helped bring showings from 20 real estate agents and 14 prospective buyer groups to the open house:





For sale a move in ready 3 level, 3-4 bedroom 3.5 bath townhouse with huge deck overlooking golf course priced at $465k... minutes to Reston Town Center and the toll road.

As of this moment there are just 19 town homes for sale in … (8 comments)

listing agents: Centreville Green Townhouse Clifton VA 20124 Contract 12 Days. - 07/02/12 02:45 AM




If you are considering selling your home in the Centreville Green neighborhood of Clifton VA, we would love the opportunity to be of service.
Our listing on Harrier went to contract in 12 days and is scheduled to close in mid-July.
Below is an example of the online advertising we did to bring more than 20 real estate agents with prospective buyers in the first three days of being on the market.
If you would like to know the current market value of your Clifton home..please drop us a line: http://www.homesbybachman.com/pricing/





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Steve and Jan Bachman, Realtors - Northern Virginia (RE/MAX Gateway, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, Fairfax )

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Realtors - Northern Virginia

Herndon, VA

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