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Open House, Sunday November 6th 1-4 pm
RE/MAX is #1 in Top Categories That Matter to Consumers!
It was announce by RE/MAX International that RE/MAX is #1 in virtually every category which matters to consumers.
We are:
#1 in market share
#1 in agent productivity
#1 in brand name awareness
#1 in advertising
#1 in lead generation
#1 in professional education
#1 in the minds of buyers and sellers.
I have been selling real estate in Northern Virginia since 1994, and my entire career has been with RE/MAX. It is among the finest organizations I have been involved with and am proud to be affiliated with such a fine group of Realtors.
Oh, that’s me in 2007 receiving my Hall of Fame award from David Liniger, Chairman of the Board of RE/MAX at the RE/MAX International Convention in Atlanta.
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J.D. Power and Associates Names RE/MAX As the Top Realty Firm for Buyers and Sellers!
On Wednesday, July 27th, J.D. Power and Associates named RE/MAX as the top firm for buyers and sellers in their annual real estate survey.
Congratulations go to the 88,798 agents, in 6,240 offices, in 84 countries who made it possible!!
Posted in Market Statistics, Of Interest..., Uncategorized Tagged Northern Virginia Real Estate, RE/MAX, RE/MAX Allegiance, re/max international, Relocation to Washington DC Comments closed
Vote With Your Feet!
I saw an article in the New York Daily News that reported on a poll saying that 36% of New Yorkers under the age of 30 are planning to leave New York within the next five years, and that 25% of adults are planning to leave as well.
Quite frankly, that’s amazing.
Virginia is a low tax state. Come on down!!
Read the article by clicking here: http://tinyurl.com/6bvu8xg
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My Advise to Jack Nicklaus
Click Here to See My Advise to Jack Nicklaus
It was recently released that Jack Nicklaus, the Golden Bear himself, has purchased a second home at Creighton Farms in Haymarket. Creighton Farms is an upscale subdivision built around a Jack Nicklaus designed golf course. I’ve followed Jack’s career my whole life, and took his advise from his book “Golf My Way”.
Now it’s my turn to give Jack some advise! He knows the golf world, and I know real estate. Since he’s buying new construction, my video is about the importance of a pre-drywall home inspection. This is the consumer’s opportunity to see the “bones” of the house before everything is covered up with drywall. You have the opportunity to see the plumbing, electrical, framing… in short, everything about the house before it’s covered with drywall and insulation.
Jack, welcome to Northern Virginia! If you are ever looking for a forth to round out your foresome, I can be reached at 703-863-7629!
New Listing in Gainesville!
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Tired of subdivisions? You will love this home. Situated on just over one acre of land, it has several very unique features:
- Four car stacked garage. Park two cars by the doors, you can have plenty of space for a home workshop!
- Extra large 23 x 23 family room. They don’t get much bigger than this!! Plus you will find the wood pellet stove adds warmth on chilly fall and winter days.
- Swimming pool! This pool is not open for the season yet, but you will love it once the weather changes! It’s 14 x 28, perfect size for this house!
- Two decks! The smaller rear deck is great for grilling, but the front deck is in the shade for to enjoy warm summer days and cool evenings.
Priced at $424,900, call me for a showing: 703-863-7629 cell/text
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Posted in First Time Homebuyer Seminars Tagged Four car garage in northern virginia, Gainesville, homes with swimming pools, Northern Virginia Real Estate, Relocation to Washington DC, VA Comments closed
RE/MAX Allegiance Does It Again!
RE/MAX Allegiance is the #1 contributor to the Children’s Miracle Network supporting National Children’s Hospital in Washington, DC.
Hundreds of agents in our company donate a portion of their commissions to this worthy cause. Participation is completely voluntary, yet the majority of our agents participate.
Working together, we can make a difference.
Every Home Should Be A Miracle Home
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“A Full Time Agent For Your Full Time Needs”
I started using the slogan “A Full Time Agent for Your Full Time Needs” back in 2005 when the market was red-hot and everybody and their brother had a real estate license. The agents who either got their real estate license or simply activated it for a year or two are long gone, but I’m still here.
Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. (MRIS for short) is the provider of our multiple listing service. They recently commissioned a study about the value of a Realtor in today’s market. ninety-five percent of homebuyers surveyed felt it was just as important, if not more important, to work with an agent. That’s no surprise to me.
However, 53% believe that working with an agent is more important today than it was a few years ago. Customer service, industry knowledge, and overall guidance was viewed as critical to the home buying or selling experience.
The most valued qualities were:
- Trustworthiness
- Experience in buying or selling
- Willingness to look out for their best interest
- Experience in negotiating contracts
- Responsiveness
- Familiarity with real estate contracts and legal documents
- knowledge of the local community.
This is a very complicated market. Short sale transactions are very difficult. That is why I have my Certified Distressed Property Expert designation so I not only know what is involved with short sales, but I have all the resources available at my fingertips to help both buyers and sellers. Foreclosures present their own challenges. Every bank has their own “bank addendum” which needs to be read and explained thoroughly. I’ve aligned myself with the best affiliates in Northern Virginia to help with mortgage loans, termite inspections, home inspections, legal issues, title issues, and settlements. My business would be so different if I did not align myself with the best.
When looking for a Realtor, you don’t have to look far. Just call me…703-863-7629. I’ve been selling homes since 1994… put my experience to work for you.
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Stocks vs. Real Estate – Guess who wins! ;-)
- We Did It!
It’s very curious, people have funds taken out of every paycheck towards a 401-K, buy savings bonds, and participate in other investments. But year after year, real estate proves itself to be among the best, and safest investments you can make.
What??? Mark….. haven’t you been listening to the news? Yes, I’ve been listening to the news. What we see and read is bad news. Well, here’s some good news: If you had invested $100,000 in real estate in 2000, it would be worth approximately $130,100 today!
That’s right. Ignore the foreclosure crisis, short sale mania, and loan modifications. Your investment in real estate would have gone up 30.14%. And what would have happened to my money if it were indexed to the S&P 500? The same investment in the stock market would have gone down 30.18%.
These are national numbers. If you had invested in Northern Virginia, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, or Arlington Counties, I’m sure your investments would have been greater.
Investors: if you had put the same $100,000 and charged an average rent your return would have yielded an amazing 107.8%!! Good golly Miss Molly…. count me in!
Click Here: Stocks vs Real Estate to get a pretty flier and get a few facts which may surprise you!
Call me for more info: 703-863-7629 cell/text 1-800-HEY-MARK toll free
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It’s Tax Time!
April 15th is Right Around the Corner!
I suppose Uncle Sam is thrilled April 15th is coming, but most of us dread it. With that said, if you are due a refund, you should file your taxes as soon as possible as you will get your overpayment sent back to you sooner.
Here is a list of tax documents of particular interest to homeowners. You can get these documents at: www.irs.gov/publications or call 1-800-829-3676. You can also find them at your local library or post office.
- Pub. 521 Moving Expenses
- Pub. 523 Selling Your Home
- Pub. 527 Residential Rental Property (includes vacation homes)
- Pub. 530 Tax Information for Homeowners
- Pub. 547 Casualties, Disasters, and Thefts
- Pub. 551 Basis of Assets
- Pub. 552 Recordkeeping for Individuals
- Pub. 553 Highlights of Tax Changes
- Pub. 587 Business Use of Your Home
- Pub. 936 Home Mortgage Interest Deduction
- Pub. 946 How to Depreciate Property
- Pub. 4681 Canceled Debts, Foreclosures, Repossessions and Abandonments
- Form 5405 First-Time Homebuyer Credit and Repayment of the Credit
Of course, seek professional advice when doing your taxes!
