Preparing a country property for sale is a little more complicated than just staging a house. It’s ALL about first impressions. And nothing says more about the stewardship of a property than the condition of the pasture and fencing. Well-maintained fencing and nicely kept fields are often the first impression one gets as they enter a property…
I spend a lot of time at the city and county offices, for all sorts of reasons for both buyers and sellers. It’s part of the process as a residential agent. If you’re a seller, you should be getting permits for any work you do that requires permitting. Most municipalities have permitting requirements online, easily…
Earlier this month, the Virginia CRS Chapter gathered for their annual Sell-a-Bration event in at the Omni Hotel in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Council of Residential Specialists (CRS) is a national network of nearly 33,000 residential real estate professionals that are committed to continuing education in their industry and providing the highest level of service to…
In 2007, I was involved with the sale of the first proffered affordable housing units created by Albemarle County policies on this matter. The County has the vision of requiring developers to create housing options that meet requirements based on median income levels. These housing options are designed to serve the workforce in our area…
2014 promises to be an interesting year in the Charlottesville area real estate market. The market will be influenced by wide array of external factors. One of those factors that will be influecing the marketplace, is the impact of the retiring “Baby Boomer” generation. Charlottesville Home, a new, local lifestyle and home resource publication, published…