victoria ray henderson: Negotiation Strategies That Work
- 11/13/17 08:45 AM
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Are you beginning the home buying process?
What Can An Experienced Buyer Agent Do for You?
You're about the make the most expensive purchase of your life. You should have an experienced advocate on your side. Your buyer agent should know how & when to use the tools in their negotiation toolbox. Ideally, your agent will be experienced and have a clear understanding of market conditions. But in order to "win" in a negotiation, your buyer agent needs you! In fact, the home buyer is the driving force in every contract negotiation.
Here are a few strategies to know before you write a contract
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victoria ray henderson: Wordless Wednesday - Fearless
- 11/01/17 05:42 AM
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victoria ray henderson: Don't Take This the Wrong Way...I Really Hate to Say It
- 10/26/17 08:33 AM
How do these phrases make you feel?
If you're like me, hearing the phrase, "Don't take this the wrong way" means I need to expect unconstructive criticism. The speaker knows there is an excellent chance I'm not going to like what they say but they are going to say it anyway.
I also believe that the person who says, "I really hate to say this" feels enjoyment and a swell of superiority as they launch into what they think I need to hear. If you are like me, these phrases put you on guard and not receptive to what the talker has to say. Here are a … (29 comments)
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victoria ray henderson: Why Love Matters in Real Estate
- 09/17/17 11:07 AM
"True love is the greatest thing, in the world-except for a nice MLT – mutton, lettuce and tomato sandwich, where the mutton is nice and lean and the tomato is ripe. They’re so perky, I love that." Miracle Max
The 1987 movie Princess Bride is a beautiful story about true love. Princess Buttercup and Wesley encounter serious obstacles (the entire movie) but eventually end up together and live happily ever after.
True Love Prevails!
This true love story is a lot like buying a home. There is no such thing as the perfect house for everyone! Every home buyer has unique expectations … (4 comments)
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victoria ray henderson: Wordless Wednesday-Quality Family Time
- 09/13/17 07:16 AM
When You Lock Your Keys in the Car
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victoria ray henderson: Do You Qualify for the DC First Time Buyer Program?
- 09/05/17 05:20 AM
Good News for First Time Home Buyer's...if you qualify
Beginning October 1st, 2017 first time home buyers in Washington DC may get a break on their recordation tax. Unlike the first time homebuyer program in Maryland which includes all first time home buyers in the State, the District's program has limitations and limits on household income.
The offer is a reduction in the recordation tax to .725%
if:
Total household income, including all grantees named in the deed & possibly renters, cannot exceed 180% of area median income (AMI). Right now, this equates to approximately $198,500 in total household income. This AMI is adjusted … (0 comments)
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victoria ray henderson: Wordless Wednesday - Cousins are Friends for Life
- 08/30/17 06:09 AM
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victoria ray henderson: What I Wish I knew before I Bought My House
- 08/24/17 12:18 PM
Buying a home is a journey and if you want success, you need to prepare.
However, even with careful planning, research, and an excellent buyer's agent, you can still be blindsided.
Here's an example. Our clients bought a house and planned to move in over the course of a month. A relative went to the house, shortly after settlement, to drop off some boxes in the basement. When she went downstairs, she was standing in water! Turns out the hose on the back of the washing machine came off and water was everywhere! At last check, they were talking about their options with … (15 comments)
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victoria ray henderson: Wordless Wednesday - Unabashed
- 08/23/17 05:53 AM
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victoria ray henderson: Is that Flip a Flop? Here's how you know!
- 08/17/17 05:27 AM
At Buyer's Edge, we only work for home buyers.
Exclusive Buyer Agents & members of NAEBA.org
We are wary of flips and frequently share what we've learned from touring flipped houses. To be fair, not all flips are flops. However, if you buy a flipped house that is a flop, it could be a very expensive mistake.
Stephen Carpenter-Israel, Marshall Henderson & Stephen Mercer discuss flips and flops.
For More Information about Flips & Flops
ASHI Certified Home Inspectors
Check Your Local Permitting Office
This Old House - Home Inspection Nightmares
HomesBuyHendersons YouTube Channel
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victoria ray henderson: How to Prevent a Clothes Dryer Fire
- 08/10/17 06:58 AM
2900 Clothes dryer fires are reported in the U.S. each year
When buying a home, most people don't think twice about the clothes dryer. The home inspector usually checks the dryer to be sure it heats properly and that's the extent of the dryer inspection. After our experience this week, we will now be asking every seller when they last cleaned the vent on their dryer.
Our Dryer Story
Our first time home buyers called us saying they had two issues with their new home. First, there were several wet spots on the ceiling. Second, their clothes dryer was not drying properly. It was taking two or … (8 comments)
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victoria ray henderson: Wordless Wednesday Dryer Vent Fire Hazard
- 08/09/17 07:29 AM
The story coming up in my next blog...
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victoria ray henderson: Living in Alexandria Virginia
- 08/03/17 08:05 AM
Looking for a home in Alexandria Virginia?
Alexandria is a charming historic city along the Potomac River. Condos in downtown Alexandria range from the low 500's to the millions. Rowhouses and single family homes range in price from the low 800's to several million.
The Alexandria waterfront is a great place to get the feel of the city. In the summer, there's live music on the dock and the Torpedo Factory, a huge art studio, is open for tours. Sailboats, kayaks and paddleboards are available to rent. A water taxi ferries people between Alexandria and Washington D.C. The Alexandria Seaport Cruise goes down … (0 comments)
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victoria ray henderson: Wordless Wednesday-Buying a Home is a Journey
- 08/02/17 05:46 AM
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victoria ray henderson: Baltimore Charm City from a rooftop deck
- 08/01/17 06:31 AM
Charm City is magical at night
Marshall and I feel so fortunate to work with great people at Buyer's Edge. We've become good friends with our fellow Edgies and last night we gathered on a rooftop deck on Federal Hill in Baltimore.
Federal Hill is close to Baltimore's Inner Harbor and Camden Yards. Last night, we heard the cheers from the crowd as the Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1. What a gorgeous evening!
Many of the Federal Hill row houses were built around the turn of the last century (early 1900's) with three stories and beautiful winding staircases. The homes in this … (3 comments)
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victoria ray henderson: Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad
- 07/31/17 05:27 AM
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historic Park
is a 2 1/2 hour drive from Washington D.C.
To get there, drive east on Route 50 toward Annapolis, over the Bay Bridge and take a right on Route 16 in Cambridge Maryland. The address 4068 Golden Hill Road Church Creek Maryland. Harriet Tubman was born a slave in 1822. She was one of nine children and at the age of six, she was rented out to another master to care for children and catch muskrats in the marshlands along the Blackwater River.
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victoria ray henderson: House Hunting from Afghanistan
- 07/25/17 01:00 PM
Our client is buying a home long distance.
She's being transferred to Virginia soon so we've been searching for a home for a little over a month. What a fun experience! Using Facetime, we are able to talk to her as we tour houses in Virginia. She wants her commute to be less than 45 minutes one way and will not buy a house on or near a major road. Google Maps has been a great source of information. This type of house hunting may seem unusual and yet she is not our first overseas buyer.
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victoria ray henderson: Logan Circle in Washington D.C.
- 07/05/17 10:33 AM
Logan Circle is in NW Washington D.C.
east of Dupont Circle and north of the White House
Logan Circle is one of the prettiest roundabouts in Washington D.C.
It is also the only circle in Washington D.C. that is entirely residential.
a little history about Logan Circle...
During the Civil War, a refugee camp was established in Logan Circle for newly freed slaves from Maryland & Virginia In the 19th century, streetcar track was laid in the swampy area (Logan Circle) and Victorian rowhouses were built and marketed to the middle upper class. The streets were modeled after cities in Europe in an effort to … (0 comments)
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victoria ray henderson: Washington D.C. 4th of July Events
- 07/03/17 09:45 AM
If ever there is a time Washington D.C. shines, it's the 4th of July!
JULY 3RD: The Washington Nationals are playing the New York Mets at 6:05 p.m. There will be a fireworks display after tonight's game.
JULY 4TH: The 4th of July-Independence Day Parade begins 11:45 am - 2 p.m. along Constitution Avenue from 7th Street to 17th Street N.W.
United States Navy Band plays at the Sylvan Theatre, Washington Monument Grounds at 6 p.m. A Capitol Fourth Concert 8:00 to 9:30 pm on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. This year, The Four Tops, The Beach Boys, country singer Trace Adkin's and John … (0 comments)
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victoria ray henderson: Live in McLean Virginia
- 06/19/17 10:02 AM
Live close to Washington D.C. in one of the oldest, established neighborhoods in Northern Virginia
McLean Virginia is a short drive across the Potomac River to downtown Washington DC. Tyson's Corner, a popular shopping and dining destination, is minutes away from downtown McLean. The Shenandoah Valley and mountains are a few hours west of McLean Virginia.
Single Family Home prices range from the mid 600's to several million.
McLean Virginia is 8 miles to downtown Washington D.C.
Convenient to I66, George Washington Parkway, Capital Beltway & I 395/95
Beautiful trees, parks and views of the Potomac River make McLean an ideal location.
Find your McLean Virginia home today!
HomesBuyHendersons.com
Buyer's Edge
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