Bristow-Gainesville Real Estate News & Opinion

How Do Buyers Get the Upper Hand in Multiple Offer Scenarios?My husband overhears a lot of real estate talk between me and my clients and colleagues.  That's because we share an office.  When he finally decides to get his license, he will be the smartest newbie in the area because he's been soaki...

What's Best?  Pre-Listing or Pre-Offer Home Inspections?There is a lot of discussion in a local real estate forum on social media in Northern Virginia as to whether listing agents are allowing enough time to market a home for pre-offer home inspections.  Hmmm.  Seems to me, based on what I know o...

Building Up a Mountain of ExpectationsHGTV and other like networks that tout the latest trends in kitchens are building a mountain of expectations with home owners and soon-to-be home owners out there.  While we are living through an unbelievable seller's market, buyers are struggling to afford h...

Why Are Listing Agents Under Pricing Homes Right Now?Last night I had to deliver bad news to buyers that their offer on their dream home had not been accepted.  They went ten thousand over list price, had an earnest money deposit fives times higher than what would be considered typical, a home in...

Setting Expectations in BusinessToday I had a rather urgent errand.  My ultra-thick eyeglasses were experiencing a problem and had been for a day.  I had called and called my optometrist's office yesterday and got only a "This mailbox is full and can not accept any more messages," greeting.  Afte...

Two Bedroom/Two Bathroom Active Adult Condo OverviewMapsPhotosNeighborhoodMarket Stats $315,000 Single Family Home Main Features 2 Bedrooms2 Full BathroomsInterior: 1,206 sqftYear Built: 2007MLS #: VAPW514032 Location 7065 Heritage Hunt Drive#101Gainesville, VA 20155USA Chris Ann Cleland Long & ...

Getting a Handle on a Seller's Market When You Are a BuyerEntering a seller's market as a buyer can be trying.  Too much competition and too few homes can feel like you are pushing a boulder uphill.  In seller market conditions, prices are going up...FAST.  How do you get under contract with a pr...

One Simple Thing Changed My Whole OutlookYesterday, something in my spirit snapped.  A combination of overworked and overloaded with worry for my clients had set the stage.  My mother, who I haven't seen since Christmas, was having a horrible day as well and needed a lot more time and reassurance...

Real Estate Agent Memories are LONGThe topic I covered on my personal blog today was agent network and reputation.  It was inspired by a buyer looking online for buyer agent recommendations because the one she had been working with wasn't getting the job done.  How do you explain to a consumer wh...

Expansive, Modern Single Family Home Backing to Trees OverviewMapsPhotosMarket Stats $635,000 Single Family Home Main Features 6 Bedrooms4 Full Bathrooms1 Half BathroomLot: 7,575 sqftYear Built: 2012MLS #: VAPW512760 Location 15124 Santander DriveGainesville, VA 20155USA Chris Ann Cleland Long &...