Lake Ridge Virginia Real Estate Help For Sellers and Buyers

How could that be?  My clothes still look and fit the same?

I haven't done anything to contribute to it. In fact, I've been so busy lately my daily fuel has been hot tea and handful M & M's in between appointments!

The answer-My iPad!

You see my Dear sweet husband Bill, purchased an iPad for my birthday. At first it was tricky. All those apps you had to add. However within a week it was clear, this is a keeper!

I no longer carry around my big Lap Top bag filled with my heavy laptop, my marketing book ,comps and MLS printouts. I simply arrive at my office or someone's home and walla everything is at my fingertips. In this little tablet!

Now let's talk about house hunting. It's a breeze! No longer do I have to return to the office to check out the comparables. If one of my clients really likes a home, I simply pull over in a parking lot or stop into the local coffee shop and really dig in and take a look. What a time saver the iPad is turning out to be.

I still have a ways to go to make it 100%,especially for blogging on Active Rain. However for now, I prefer this for working with buyers and sellers because of the portabilty factor.  

Wow! That was the easiest way I've ever found to loose 20 lbs! LOL!

        Do need real estate help?Please don't hesitate to contact me by email  or call 703-851-3085.

Contact Peggy Jamesor Erick Blackwelder  of Erick and Company ofExit 1st Choice Realty, Woodbridge VA. Realtors®, call 703-851-3085 (Peggy) or 703-590-2252(Office).Give us a call and we can "GET YOUR HOME SOLD FAST" to list your property for sale we service  Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, River Falls, Middle County, Manassas, Manassas Park, Haymarket,Montclair, Dumfries, Quantico, Fort Belvior, Occoquan, Dale City, Gainesville, Garrisonville and Triangle area's . 
                                
         

I get this question a lot. I figured now is as good a time as any to share with you my thoughts on Zillow . In my opinion Zillow is a great place to do research and begin to get a feel for the market. However, I will caution you not to just take the information of the Zestimate at face value. Here is why:

Many things factor into the real Fair Market Value of your home.

Let me show you. This is a screen shot of the Zestimate for 11543 Hill Meade Lane, Woodbridge Virginia, 22192.  The Zestimate shows that the value as $220,000. However, we just sold this home for $260,000!

Follow along to learn how and why...

As I shared with this homeowner and many others.In my opinion the Zillow Zestimate is just that, an estimate.  Please don't panic when you look at this site to see what your home is worth. Fair Market Value of your home is not always the published Zestimate.  Always investigate a bit further to see the value range. On Zillow.com when I key in 11543 Hill Meade Lane Woodbridge VA it shows the value range is between $154,000 and $253,000. ( see below)

When I listed the home, I priced it at $259,900. The reason,the home was in very good condition, it was loved and cared for. There was pride of ownership throughout, plus the lot was awesome. The home backed to the Occouqan! The great news is the appraiser agreed with me. The home settled for $260,000.

The information above is proof of why you need a good local Realtor to help you get Fair Market Value for your home. The photo to the right shows you that I just listed and sold this house for $40,000 more than the Zestimate. Click here to view how I marketed this home

What made the difference in getting this seller top dollar? Marketing! This home was not being sold as a Short Sale, Pre-foreclosure or Distress Sale. This home was well cared for, the owner was willing to give a quick answer for any and all serious offers. I really did not let the fact that there was another home on the street (same model)  listed for $229,900 as a Foreclosure Sale bother me.

"So folks, when it's time to sell your home in the Prince William County Virginia area, please  don't just assume that the Zillow Estimate is your Fair Market Value." Make sure you call a local Realtor who knows the area well, and who will help you determine a Fair Makret Value Price for your home. It is a Realtors  job to help you get the best price and terms that current real estate market will allow. 

 Do you have a

                                       You Can 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.