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A Beautiful Cape Cod in Falls Church Has Very Happy New Owners

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Real Estate Agent with Long and Foster Real Estate VA License # 0225089470

A Beautiful Cape Cod in Falls Church Has Very Happy New Owners


This renovated and spacious cape cod found its new owners, my buyers, on April 14, 2012.  I had shown this young couple about thirty or thirty-five homes when we found it.  The buyers were looking to relocate closer to Washington, DC from their Centreville, VA location.  This home was the right amount of move-in ready and newly renovated for the wife and project potential for the husband.  The homes we'd seen prior were either too renovated with no projects or in need of a drastic amount of work.  This one fit like a glove.

My buyers knew the house wouldn't be on the market long, so we put pen to paper the same day we saw it to make their offer.  They didn't mess around.  They went it at full asking price.  Their willingness to trust the advice of their agent and their desire for the home had them writing this one and only offer.  The Sellers accepted it with only a few changes to the original offer.  Unfortunately, one counter was a loss of closing cost assistance, but that was not a deal breaker for the buyers.  Why sweat stuff you don't need when your dream home is staring in the eyes?

In the end, the buyers got a phenomenal deal on the home, which appraised well over list price.  The deal closed on May 9, 2012 for $525,000.

If you are looking for your next Northern Virginia home, or your very first, give me a call and let's start the process.  

Comments(13)

John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Chris Ann... Congrats on A Beautiful Cape Cod in Falls Church Having Very Happy New Owners!  It looks like a great home and the lush landscape is beautiful to this ole desert rat.  Have a great evening my friend.

May 09, 2012 01:44 PM
Tammie White, Broker
Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN
Franklin TN Homes for Sale

I love Cape Cods. Congratulations on another successful closing in Falls Church.

May 09, 2012 02:04 PM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

John:  The backyard was large, lush and had a water view.

 

May 09, 2012 02:41 PM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Tammie:  Thanks.  It is always a pleasure to help such wonderful clients find the perfect Northern Virginia home.

May 09, 2012 02:43 PM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, chris ann.... that home looks like one of our own new england style capes.... congratulations on your latest closing and keep that ball rolling....

May 09, 2012 09:19 PM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Chris Ann.  Congratulations on another successful sale.  Looks like a very charming home for your folks.

May 09, 2012 10:35 PM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Barbara:  We don't see as many cape cods as you have in New England.  Northern Virginia has a ton of colonials.

Belinda:  Wish I'd thought to take photos of the inside.  The renovations and the family room/sunroom off the kitchen in the rear was awesome.

May 10, 2012 12:26 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Chris Ann - Clients that take expert advice are great clients to have - excellent job. And that home looks very much like the first home I ever bought, in 1972, for $24,000!

 

May 10, 2012 12:49 AM
Curtis Van Carter
Better Homes & Gardens Wine Country Group - Yountville, CA
Your Napa Valley Broker Extraordinaire

Chris Ann

Congrats on a great job done and another successful closing. I do miss my time in Arlington and nights working at the Cellar Door, Crazy Horse and Journey's Inn. chees cvc

May 10, 2012 05:45 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Chris Ann ..I love reading your posts they always have a good ending

May 10, 2012 08:14 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Dick:  I think I have encountered some buyers that are living in the 1970's and applying those values to homes.  Okay...not THAT bad, but sometimes I wonder.

Curtis:  I used to love working in Arlington and downtown DC.  It's a great place to be when you are young, single and have a ton of free time.

Hannah:  Not always...but this one sure did.

May 10, 2012 11:33 AM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Chris Ann, nice looking Cape in Fall Church Virginia.  I have a Cape in Illinois that I've owned for several years really like the simple style, although they can be quite elegant.

May 11, 2012 09:34 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Nick:  This one will no doubt be loved for years to come.

May 11, 2012 11:25 AM