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Is it really still a buyer’s market?

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Multiple offers in less than 4 days – this is common in the $200,000 – $400,000 in Northn VA with the tax incentive pushing buyers. They had an open house right after the snow and over 15 people showed up. NOW IS THE TIME TO SELL – CALL US. 703-551-4757 http://www.gotofsbo.com/prop_details.asp?Property_ID=6497

After showing properties to several clients in this same price range – we actually stood in line waiting to get into a home to view it the day it hit the market.  We have written 5 contracts around $30,000 above asking price and have lost all 5.  This is a SELLER’s Market!!!!  Folks are trying to take advantage of the tax credit but now they are paying more for the home than it is worth.

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Home Buyers – Understanding the New GFE and HUD 1

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

The GFE (Good Faith Estimate) that you receive when you apply for a loan to buy a home and HUD1 that you receive at closing showing all the closing fees you are paying have been redesigned to make it easier for you to understand.  It is important you know what closing fees you are paying.  Click here  to watch this 11 minute video which will explain both to you.  When buying or selling a home in Virginia – contact the local experts.  GoToFSBO.com has been serving the Virginia community since 1995 helping For Sale By Owner Sellers and Buyers. 

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Home For Sale By Owner (FSBO) South Riding, VA $679,900

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Home For SaleNew Home For Sale By Owner FSBO Listing in South Riding VA, $679,9003 http://www.gotofsbo.com/prop_details.asp?Property_ID=6487

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY OCTOBER 25, 1 – 4 PM. Home Warranty. Brick front, brick stoop Reliegh III Model Colonial located on large private horse shoe drive with Park Like setting. Built by NV Homes. Has 3 Level Bumpout on nearly 1/2 acre lot (.44 acre, hard to find in South Riding Community). Original owners, non smoking and no pets. Off street parking for 6 cars and concrete driveway. Finished 2 Car Garage. New Granite Counter Tops. 42″ Cherry Cabinets, Ceramic Tile in Kitchen, Foyer, Powder and Mud Room. Bay windows in Living Room and Dining Room. Upper Level Laundry Room. Large His and Her walk in closets in Master Bedroom, Frame Less Shower Enclosure and Oversize Jacuzzi Jetted Tub in Master Bathroom. Custom designed lower level with double door Media Room or 5th Bedroom, Full Bath and large Recreation Room. Nearly 300 sf of unfinished dedicated storage space with steel shelving and laundry tub. Home is painted in neutral colors and move in ready for you and your family. LO7189499

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REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE BY OWNER

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

BELMONT BAY

UNDER CONTRACT – READY TO SELL YOURS – CALL 703-551-4757 – WWW.GOTOFSBO.COM

Waterfront Living Belmont Bay. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo. Kitchen includes granite countertops, Stainless Steel appliances, Oven/Micro, Breakfast Bar, Ceramic Tile & under cabinet lighting. Custom pleated cellular shades, sunroom wndw seat w/blt-in bkcse. Berber, wired for sec sys, 2 car undrground parking & Garage Storage unit, exercise room, VRE, Marina, Golf, borders to wildlife refuge, tennis, pool, biking. Community Activities: Championship chili cook-off, Army Jazz Band, Motorcycle show & luau. PW6819781

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A Happy For Sale By Owner Customer – Go FSBO

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

From: Robert BonGiovanni To: Debbie Kent Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 5:26 PM Subject: A short but “to-the-point” testimonial…

Hello Debbie,

I thought I would take a moment to write you this email (testimonial) to thank you for your services in helping us sell our home (receiving an offer, 1 day after listing).

I must say, from the very onset of listing my home (Potomac Falls, Northern Virginia) you performed flawlessly. You took my copy (edited it where appropriate) along with my pictures and listed the property on the local Multiple Listing  database and Realtor.com within 24 hours, which I thought was incredibly fast given that it was a Friday. The very next morning I received 3 calls from local realtors wanting to view my home. On Sunday, 2 more viewings, receiving a “solid offer” from one of them.

From that point on, your help with reviewing the contract, inspection, purchasing the Home Warranty policy, along with many other small issues proved immensely helpful to both of us given our shortened closing time. You were ALWAYS there for us even after working hours and I truly appreciated that.

As a result of your help and assistance we experienced a short and “highly successful” sale.

If I had to, I would do it over exactly the same way with you as our real estate adviser.

As a result, I have recommended you to ALL of my friends and associates in the event they are thinking of selling their homes in the future. How could they go wrong??

We not only saved a huge amount of money on commissions, but we also had a “true real estate professional” at our side throughout the entire process. Thank you once again for your work Debbie.

Sincerely,  

Rob BonGiovanni

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Flat Fee vs Full Service MLS

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

What is the difference if a seller goes with a Flat Fee Discount Realty Service for MLS or a Full Service Company for MLS?

With the Flat Fee, you usually pay somewhere between $250 – $700 to have your home placed in the MLS by a Listing Agent and then you will usually pay a 3% commission to the Selling Agent that brings in the buyer. 

  1. The Seller will do their own flyers or you can pay the discount real estate company or For Sale By Owner Company a small fee to do them for you.
  2. The Seller will hold their own open house.  The dates and time can be put into the MLS for all to see.
  3. The Seller will be the point of contact for the Selling Agent regarding showing the home and any questions they may have.
  4. The Selling Agent will present the purchase offer to the Seller.
  5. The Seller will then hire an attorney to review the contract or many of the discount companies will charge another small fee to handle the contract review and assistance to get you to closing.  www.GoToFSBO.com charges $475

With the Full Service listing, you will pay the Listing Agent 3% to put you into the MLS and then another 3% to the Selling Agent. 

  1. The Listing Agent may do flyers for you
  2. The Listing Agent may hold an open house for you. 
  3. The Listing Agent will be the point of contact for the Selling Agent regarding showing the home and any questions they may have.
  4. The Listing Agent will go over the purchase offer with the Seller and handle the details up to closing.

You decide if showing your own home and doing your own flyers is worth 3% of your home’s equity.

Either way – flat fee listings and full service listings all go into the same MLS system and can only be entered in by Realtors.

Debbie Kent, dk@gotofsbo.com, 703-551-4757 – 15 Years Serving Virginia Home Sellers and Buyers

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Map to my house

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

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Home at 11110 Sweetwood Lane for sale by owner

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

$1,595,000.00

Fox Lake in Oakton’s Premier Comm. All brick, dbl wing colonial on 2 very private wooded prof lndscpd acres. 6000 sf, 3 lvl inc wlk out bsmt that leads to open/covered patio. 3 full/2 half bas, marble foyer w/circ strcse. 4 Fps – one in master, kitchen, family room and recreation room. Oversized side load gar. screen prch, hrdwd in LR/DR. Security/Intercom Sys. Lawn Sprinkler Sys. Plantation Shutters thrghout. Horses Allowed. Brokers Welcome.

Property Details
Bedrooms: 5 Acreage: 2
Bathrooms: 3.55 County: Fairfax
Floors: 3
Type: General Residential
Style: Not Specified
Size:


Phone: (703) 551-4757
Email: debbiekent@mris.com


Get more info about my home at: www.homesbyowner.com/25533

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Home at 7322 Hampton Manor Place for sale by owner

Monday, March 16th, 2009

$549,000.00

Townes at Manchester Woods in Springfield. OPEN SUNDAYS 1-4 PM. Exceptionally beautiful 26′ wide Stanley Martin Home backing to woods. Brick Front End Unit with 2 Car Garage. Updrades throughout this home include gorgeous Hardwood Floors on Main Level, Gourmet Kitchen with Granite and Stainless, Etc. Less than 1 miles to Springfield Metro and Interstate 95. Located on a Very QUIET and Secluded Street. Home Warranty

Property Details
Bedrooms: 3 Acreage: 0.05
Bathrooms: 2.50 County: Fairfax
Floors: 3
Type: Condominium
Style: Not Specified
Size: 2900

Phone: (703) 286-7354
Email: van_jake88@yahoo.com

Get more info about my home at: www.homesbyowner.com/63763

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VA Beach Vacation Rental or Short Term Monthly Rental

Sunday, March 15th, 2009

$1,750.00

VIRGINIA BEACH – Short Term

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Monthly Rental<br>
or Cool and Fun Weekly Vacation Rental – 5 Short Blocks to the Beach!! FULLY FURNISHED,
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$1100/week or $175/day Vacation Rental (1/2 Rental Deposit)- all utilities included. <br>
$200 OFF WEEKLY RENTAL PRIOR TO 05/30/08<br>
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or $1750 Short Term Monthly Rental + 1 Month Deposit Required. Includes All Utilities – Electric, Water, Gas, Trash, Basic Cable TV and Internet and Wireless. <br>
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Spacious! Shadowlawn neghborhood of Virginia Beach/Rudee Inlet area. 5 Blocks to Beach. Walk to Rudees’s and Sams. Easy access to I-64/264.
3 BRs with Queen Beds, Ceiling Fans and TV’s.
2.5 Bas.
Living Room and Dining Room.
Family Room with Sleeper Sofa (full size) Gas Fireplace, TV & DVD.
Off Street Parking.
Outdoor shower.
Cul-De-Sac.
Gas Grill.
Sea Kayak in yard.
Patio and Deck in Fenced In Yard.
Includes: Small Appliances, Dishes, Cookware, Iron/Board, Linens, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Stove, Refrigerator, TV in each Bedroom and Family Room, DVD Player, some games.
<br>Non-Smoking Home and No Pets Permitted.<br>
E-mail or call dk@gotofsbo.com or 540-220-8760

Property Details
Bedrooms: 3 Acreage: 0
Bathrooms: 2.5 County: Virginia Beach (City)
Floors: 2
Type: General Residential Owner / Agent: Yes
Style: Colonial
Size: 1500

Phone: (540) 220-8760
Email: dk@gotofsbo.com

Get more info about my home at: www.homesbyowner.com/63137

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