Frequently Asked Questions

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    • Property Search

    • Market Knowledge & Advice

    • Offer Strategy & Negotiation

    • Contract Management

    • Problem Solving, Closing Support

    • Trusted Advisor & Advocate

    • Protects Your Legal and Financial Interests

    • Provides Support and Keeps the Transaction on Track.

    • Pricing strategy

    • Home Preparation

    • Marketing & Exposure

    • Buyer Screening & Showing

    • Offer Review & Negotiation

    • Contract Management

    • Closing Coordination

    • Trusted Advisor & Advocate

    • Protects Your Legal and Financial Interests

    • Provides Support and Keeps the Transaction on Track

  • Use this HOME EQUITY tool for a quick home value estimate — I’ll run a full market analysis when we meet to get you the real number.

  • Short answer: No, you don’t need 20% down. There are programs to help with down payments and closing costs. That 20% just helps you skip the pesky PMI/MIP. Bottom line? Ask questions — a good agent (hi, that’s me) will guide you.

  • Step one: Build a plan and get pre-approved (not just pre-qualified) with a trusted local lender.

  • Pre-qualified means you might be able to afford a home.
    Pre-approved means the lender actually checked — and you can.

    One’s a guess. The other’s got teeth.

  • As of July, 2025 the Average Days on Market are as is:

    • Alexandria City - 23 Days(+1 day from June)

    • Arlington County - 21 Days (-8 from June)

    • Fairfax County - 19 Days (+ 2 from June)

    • Fauquier County - 28 Days (-5 days from June)

    • Loudoun County - 20 Days (+3 from June)

    • Prince William County - 20 Days (+4 from June)

    When you factor in pre-market preparation and the closing timeline, selling your home can take roughly 2 to 3 months from start to finish.

  • Not at all. But here’s why it’s worth considering:

    Staging is about maximizing perceived value, selling faster, and walking away with more money. At the closing table, a staged home usually means fewer concessions, stronger offers, and a bigger bottom line.

    Here’s what the numbers say:

    • Staged homes sell for 5%–10% more — That’s $30,000–$60,000 extra on a $600K home.

    • They sell 33%–50% faster, avoiding the stale-listing price drops.

    • Staging costs around $1,500–$3,000, with a typical ROI of 200%–400%.

    In short? It’s a small investment with big-time payoff.