Getting ready to put your home on the market can seem daunting. Here's a high level checklist of things to do to prepare your home to sell: INTERIOR O Add a fresh coat of interior paint in light, neutral colors. O Shampoo carpeting, replace if … [Read more...]
Clean Up, Fix Up Or Toss Out
Today, the home that stands out among similarly priced houses is the home that sells. Why? Because it makes a good first impression that lasts right to the settlement table. Exterior. Curb appeal starts here. If you have a garden, make sure you … [Read more...]
About the PenFed Realty Makeover Advantage
Sometimes when you are trying to sell a home you may need to make some upgrades or repairs. This can be as minor as improving the hardware, or more substantial replacing a worn out roof or upgrading an aging deck. If you don’t have the funds to … [Read more...]
10 Questions to Ask A Real Estate Agent
If you’re getting ready to buy or sell a home, finding the right real estate agent is essential as it can influence just about every step of the process. And with so many realtors available to choose from, all with different strengths and weaknesses, … [Read more...]
6 Tips to Help You Sell Your Home Faster
The day has arrived. It's time to sell your home and understandably you couldn't be more excited. But maybe you're even a bit nervous too. While the real estate market is hot (especially in Northern Virginia), you may still be concerned about how … [Read more...]
Picking Your Neighborhood
Whether you’re shopping for a home in a familiar location or a new neighborhood, remember that you’re buying more than a home. You’re also buying the neighborhood, so it helps to become familiar with your favorites, whether you drive them or walk … [Read more...]