Lake Ridge VA Real Estate News: Peggy James- "Your Neighborhood Realtor" Serving Lake Ridge VA and Woodbridge VA (Exit 1st Choice Realty)

After  an exhausting house hunting trip last weekend,my relocating clients found one the really liked. It was Vacant and Ready for a new owner and it was gorgeous from top to bottom. The home was listed by Prudential, Simpson & Associates in Stafford Virginia and owned by Prudential Relocation. 

After much discussion," I helped my clients craft an offer on the property."  The process was remarkably fast. With the use of Docusign ,I submitted the offer for my clients early Thursday afternoon and by close of business we had a counter from the relocation company. Along with a complete copy of the home inspection report, the termite, the well and water tests, and the radon test! Everything was in order and deficiencies had been corrected prior to Prudential Relocation taking ownership.

So in less than 48 hours, I was able to call my wonderful clients and say "Congratulations You Got The House!" They will move in, in less than 30 days!

I wonder what today's  real estate world be like if Big Banks had systems in place similar to that of  relocation companies?

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Call or Contact Peggy James- Realtor® - Exit 1st Choice Realty ... Contact Peggy Now Visit Our Website: www.erickandcompany.com Erick And Company 14029 Crossing Place, Woodbridge, VA 22192 My Direct #(703) 851-3085 or Office # (703)590-2252 Get directions  Write a review More information »

Have you been searching for a nice townhome in the Lake Ridge- Woodbridge Virginia area priced under $260,000?  Well then, today may be your lucky day!

 A local homeowner who has been following the LakeRidgeVARealEstateNewsBlog called and said "Hi, Peggy. I've been following your real estate blog now for more than a year. I  knew when I was ready to sell sell my home, you were the one I was going to call." So, I met with on Wednesday and she has hired our family real estate team to help her sell her home her in Lake Ridge, Virginia.

Features of this home:

• Situated on the banks of the Occoquan
• Peace Parkland and Waterview
• Quiet Cul-de-sac location
• Three finished levels
• Walk out basement
• Open Bright Floorplan
• Formal Living Room and Dining Room
• Huge Kitchen and Breakfast Room On Rear Of House
• Huge Deck
• Master Bedroom overlooks Occoquan and Tree's
• Huge Master Bedroom Closet
• Large Master Bath With Two Story Ceilings
• New HVAC System
• Brand New Hot Water Heater
• Home Completely Replumbed
• Beautiful Garden in rear of home
• This is a very well maintained townhome.

Oh yeah, how would feel about hot tubing on your new patio this spring? The $7000 Hot Tub conveys!

• Listed for $259,999
• Lockbox goes on Friday afternoon February 27th, 2010.
• Curious to know more...call me!

Call or Contact Peggy James- Realtor® - Exit 1st Choice Realty ... Contact Peggy Now Visit Our Website: www.erickandcompany.com Erick And Company-Exit First Choice Realty  14029 Crossing Place, Woodbridge, VA 22192 My Direct #(703) 851-3085 or Office # (703)590-2252 Get directions  Write a review More information »

Two weeks ago, I received a call from frustrated homeowners who were attempting to sell their home For Sale By Owner.  They were successful in getting a few people to visit the home from a Craigslist posting they did and that resulted in a home buyer making an offer on their home. However, on the way to settlement, they got a call and the buyer wanted out of the contract. Because the homeowners did not have the skill and the tools to hold that buyer in place they not only lost time on the market they lost the contract deposit as well. I'm sure you can imagine their frustration.

"What all sellers need to realize is. Getting someone to make an offer on your home is not the hard part. Ask any Realtor and they will tell you keeping that offer glued together and moving forward and getting the purchasers to closing is the hard part! Realtors have the tools and the skills to get the job done!"

How did the homeowners find me?They found me on the Internet by looking for someone who could sell their home fast in the Woodbridge Virginia area. When they landed on my real estate blog and read about me and our successful sales in the area, they called me. When I arrive at their home, they said " Thank you for coming over. Actually we feel like we know you already,I love your blog."

I sat down with them and showed them how  we market homes and what strategy we would use to sell their home. I explainedErick's and my goal is not to just get you one offer, our goal is to get you several offers to choose from. You may being asking, how can we do that? Erick and Company has systems in place to do a media blitz of your home. Within twenty four hours of listing your home we can have your marketing plan completed and in place. After seeing that they agreed to list the home and the next day February 15th,2010 I took photo's.  I worked for hours on a marketing plan, created a personal webpage for the home and I published two different blog posts about the home 12496 Sulky Ct in Lake Ridge VA Is For Sale and this one .  Are You Looking For A Single Family Home In Lake Ridge VA Under $350,000?. Uploaded the home into the Multiple Listing Service as well as mutilpe real estate websites.  The marketing was in place, now we wait.

"The result in in less than 10 days that home is now Under Contract!"

The seller had more than fifteen Realtors with buyers cross the threshold in the first five days and that produced two ready and willing pre-approved buyers who wanted the home!

                          Do you need help selling your home?

Call or Contact Peggy James- Realtor® - Exit 1st Choice Realty ...                             Contact Peggy Now       Visit Our Website: www.erickandcompany.com Erick And Company 14029 Crossing Place, Woodbridge, VA 22192 My Direct #(703) 851-3085 or Office # (703)590-2252 Get directions  Write a review More information »

Have you ever wondered how other  home buyers in Fairfax County Virginia are finding and negotiating on  Foreclosure Homes before you even see them? I know it is frustrating. The market is FAST!  Don't you just wish someone would send you The LISTS so you could sift through them quickly to see if any peek your interest.

Well, get ready to smile.

Erick and Company understands the pain and frustration that Home Buyers are facing in today's real estate market. That's why we have staff members who scrub the MLS Database daily in search of the newest FORECLOSED,and REO Propertiesas well as any Short Sales that have a status change to APPROVED SHORT SALES.

 Now here's the best news. You can access these lists for FREE!

Erick Blackwelder and I work as Buyer Agents. Tell us what you are looking for and we will find it. Let's get started today. 

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Call or Contact Peggy James- Realtor® - Exit 1st Choice Realty ... Contact Peggy Now Visit Our Website: www.erickandcompany.com Erick And Company 14029 Crossing Place, Woodbridge, VA 22192 My Direct #(703) 851-3085 or Office # (703)590-2252 Get directions  Write a review More information »

We Scrub the MLS Database daily and publish the LISTS you are looking for:

• This Week's Bank Owned & Foreclosure List in Prince William County, Virginia there are 122 Foreclosure Homes Available this week- Click Here
• This Week's List of Approved Short Sales There are 38 Available! Click Here
• Get this Weeks List of Regular Owner Homes For Sale inventory has doubled this week to 455 Available Regular Owner Homes For Sale See List Now
• Are you dreaming of owning a Waterfront Home? There are 22 Active For Sale this week View List Now
• Are you looking for a home near a Golf Course? This week there are over 75 homes available! Free List Here

Erick Blackwelder and I work as Buyer Agents. Tell us what you are looking for and we will find it. Let's get started today. 

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Call or Contact Peggy James- Realtor® - Exit 1st Choice Realty ... Contact Peggy Now Visit Our Website: www.erickandcompany.com Erick And Company 14029 Crossing Place, Woodbridge, VA 22192 My Direct #(703) 851-3085 or Office # (703)590-2252 Get directions  Write a review More information »

If I told you that 83 Single Family Homes Sold and Settled in Lake Ridge Virginia over the winter months would that surprise you?  Well they did, and I am not one who is surprised! Most homeowners do not even think about selling a home until they experience a lifestyle change. That can be anything from PCS Orders, to a new baby, loss of a job, or you've just had enough of this winter weather and it is time to move South.

So what does this information mean to you and your family? Well below is a Market Snapshot of Lake Ridge Single Family Sales and Successful Closings between September 2009 and February 2010. Learn about homes For Sale, Under Contract and what they Sold for.

 Current Market Snapshot of Lake Ridge Virginia Single Family Homes Sales in the past six months.

"It is time to learn the facts about your local Lake Ridge Virginia Real Estate Market. It is a fantastic time to sell your home." If you have owned your home for seven years of more, chances are very good that you can sell your home and begin that new chapter in life that you've been dreaming of. Have you been dreaming of downsizing, relocating to a new area, or maybe you are ready to move-up to a larger home. Erick and I can help you sell your home fast.  Even if your home is upside down, refinancing is not an option, and you think you need to sell by Short Sale.  I have help many homeowners successfully get short sale approval from their bank. Final Note: Most home that are priced under $350,000 are experiencing multiple offer situations in our area.  Imagine that. So forget you've heard. I hear to tell you. The market not good, it is great for sellers!

Do you have a question? Just ask. Call me direct at 703-851-3085 or  contact me by email . 

Curious What Your Home Would Sell For?

Tell Me About Your Home ( Fill In This Form), I Will Prepare A Personalized Snapshot For You.

Or call me direct at 703-851-3085 or  contact me by email . Contact Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder  of Erick and Company - Exit 1st Choice Realty,14029 Crossing Place,  Woodbridge VA. 22192. Realtors®, call 703-851-3085 (Peggy) or 703-590-2252 (Office) to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, River Falls, Middle County, Manassas, Montclair, Dumfries, Occoquan, Dale City, Gainesville area's. 

Learn what homes are currently For Sale, Under Contract as well as what homes have SOLD for in between September 2009 and February 2010. You might be surprised to know that  twenty four homeowners have SOLD their homes in the Winter Months. Now let me share the great news!  The average home in Westridge goes under contract in less than 30 days. If you have a larger single family home in Westridge priced about $500,000 chances are it could take as long as forty days.

"So forget what you hear about how bad the market is. The  Real Estate Market is not BAD...it is Fantastic For Sellers!" If you have owned your home for seven years of more, chances are very good that you can sell your home and begin that new chapter in life that you've been dreaming of. Have you been dreaming of downsizing, relocating to a new area, or maybe you are ready to move-up to a larger home. I can help you do that.  Learn what's happening in your neighborhood.

Current Market Snapshot- Westridge Subdivision Resale Activity Over The Past Six Months.

 Do you have a question? Just ask. Call me direct at 703-851-3085 or  contact me by email . 

Curious What Your Home Would Sell For?

Tell Me About Your Home ( Fill In This Form), I Will Prepare A Personalized Snapshot For You.

Or call me direct at 703-851-3085 or  contact me by email . Contact Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder  of Erick and Company - Exit 1st Choice Realty,14029 Crossing Place,  Woodbridge VA. 22192. Realtors®, call 703-851-3085 (Peggy) or 703-590-2252 (Office) to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, River Falls, Middle County, Manassas, Montclair, Dumfries, Occoquan, Dale City, Gainesville area's. 

Erick and Company has just listed

12496 Sulky Ct

Woodbridge, Virginia 22192

MLS#PW7257250

Update heading into weekend. Home is Fully Available.

This home has everything you've been looking for. Listed for $329,900!

• Stainless Steel Appliances
• Hardwood Floors
• Bright Open Floor Plan
• Formal Living Room and Dining Room
• Luxury Master Bedroom and Bath
• Garage Parking
• Neutral Decor Throughout
• Wood burning Fireplace
• Massive Deck For Entertaining
• Fenced Rear Yard
• Walk To Elementary School
• Walk To Community Pool

What are you waiting for...call me right now. Your  Dream Home Is Waiting For You!

Reach me direct at 703-851-3085 or  contact me by email . 

Contact Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder  of Erick and Company - Exit 1st Choice Realty,14029 Crossing Place,  Woodbridge VA. 22192. Realtors®, call 703-851-3085 (Peggy) or 703-590-2252 (Office) to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, River Falls, Middle County, Manassas, Montclair, Dumfries, Occoquan, Dale City, Gainesville area's. 

This is a big shout out to Consumer Construction in Woodbridge Virginia, who is helping homeowners remove snow from roofs!  I want to pass this information on to anyone who needs help in the Woodbridge Virginia area. It was truly a welcome surprise to see this email in my email box on Thursday February 11th, 2010. I called them and they were at our home Saturday morning by 11:30 am. Now that's service!

All of us at Consumer Construction hope you and your family have safely survived all this CRAZY weather we have been having the past few weeks.    We are aware that many of our friends, neighbors and customers have experienced damage to their homes and businesses within the path of these weather events.    We would like to remind all that Consumer Construction is ready to assist you with any repairs needed. Please contact us at 703.491.0745.   Sincerely, The Consumer Construction Team www.consumerconstruction.com

Five men arrived in two trucks with all the professional tools for the job. Harnesses for safely, shovels and ice picks. In two hours they had all the heavy snow removed from our home and they even cleared all the entryways for emergency exiting if needed. They did a remarkable job!

I am sure they will be helping many homeowners in the area. Neighbor after neighbor came over to get the phone number to call and schedule service.

The Ice Jams that are forming from the heavy weight of the snow on the roofs is causing significant damage to many homes. A the first sign of leak, the insurance company will tell you "do what you have too to safeguard your home as to minimize damage." I was shocked when even in my custom built home  I began to see evidence of a leak in the Master Bathroom.When the leak first appears and the sun is shinning I knew the water was not going to stop. So I grabbed a screwdriver and a hammer and poked holes in the ceiling to release the water.  Hopefully that will be the extent of the damage.  Yes that is water flowing from the ceiling and by the grace of God it was directly over the master bathroom tub!

Several neighbors who stopped at my home when Consumer Construction was taking the snow off the roof, stated they had significant leaks, one man said his kitchen ceiling collapsed! His insurance company said remove the gutters if need be.

Insurance companies are flooded with calls. We have Nationwide and the earlies an adjusted can come is mid week next week. The first contractor they suggested ( A Blue Ribbon Contractor) said it would be at least three weeks before they could get out.

If you need help you can also try posting an ad on Craigslist Gigs Section for a roofer or someone to remove your gutters.

"As bad as this February 2010 snow has been, it is a blessing to so many who's services are tied to the housing industry.With this storm contractors now have work, painters will be in great demand, landscappers will have amazing summer sales as the snow gives way to green lawns and damage bushes and tree's."

Have real estate questions? Call Peggy James today at 703-851-3085 or  contact me by email . 

Erick and Company Family Real Estate Team Servicing Prince William County Residents.

Contact Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder  of Erick and Company - Exit 1st Choice Realty,14029 Crossing Place,  Woodbridge VA. 22192. Realtors®, call 703-851-3085 (Peggy) or 703-590-2252 (Office) to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, River Falls, Middle County, Manassas, Montclair, Dumfries, Occoquan, Dale City, Gainesville area's. 

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   Who has had it with all this snow and bad weather? Is is time to consider relocating to a warmer climate?

Spring market is just around the corner. Let's talk...

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 What are you waiting for?  Spring Market Is Almost Here. Let's Turn That Dream Into A Reality!

Reach me direct at 703-851-3085 or  contact me by email . 

Contact Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder  of Erick and Company - Exit 1st Choice Realty,14029 Crossing Place,  Woodbridge VA. 22192. Realtors®, call 703-851-3085 (Peggy) or 703-590-2252 (Office) to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, River Falls, Middle County, Manassas, Montclair, Dumfries, Occoquan, Dale City, Gainesville area's.