Susan Jacobs

Foreclosure Pick of The Week for March 12, 2012

Property located at 3001 Marisa Ct Woodbridge VAis this weeks Foreclosure Pick of The Week for March 12, 2012. Check out all the foreclosed properties and get this weeks updated list (below) of foreclosed properties for Prince William County, Manassas, Manassas Park.

Marisa Ct has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathroom and full a unfinished basement. Features include: hardwood floors in the two story foyer, accent mirrors in the living room, bay window in the dining room, eat in kit just off the spacious family room, fireplace, master suite with a luxury bath, walk in closet and fenced yard. List price $319,900.

This weeks Foreclosure Property of the week is located in the Madison Farms neighborhood and is brokered by EXIT Realty.It has easy access to Potomac Mills Mall, restaurants, schools and major highways like Interstate 95.

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There is currently 1 home for sale and 2 under contract in the Madison Farms neighborhood. The average sale price for homes in the Madison Ridge neighborhood is the last year was $404,180. The average days on the market was 56.

Foreclosed properties Listed in the List 7 Days for Manassas, Manassas City, Manassas Park

All Foreclosed properties for sale in Manassas, Manassas City, Manassas Park

Foreclosed homes account for less than 7% of the total inventory of homes for sale. Currently we have 1,224 homes for sale in Prince William County, Manassas City and Manassas Park with only 84 being foreclosures. The average sale price for a foreclosed home this week is $244,907 down appx. 7% from the prior week.

Foreclosed Pick of the week for March 5, 2012 11116 Stagestone Way located in the Jackson Ridge neighborhood in Manassas.

PW Chamber New Member Showcase held March 9, 2012 at the Comfort Suite in Manassas located on Williamson Blvd. The New Member Showcase is a Free event and open to new as well as veteran members of the Chamber. To showcase your business you need to have joined the PW Chamber that quarter. The event is held at various locations through out the county. This is just one of the many networking opportunities you have to showcase your business.

The PW Chamber is a great way to grow your business. When I joined the Chamber 20+ years ago I was a new real estate agent. I knew nothing about network.What I did know was to be successful in real estate I needed to get to know people. As a result of people getting to know and trust me, they started to use my services and refer me to friends and family who needed the service of a real estate agent. Since those days I have become a very successful Realtor and a advocate of the PW Chamber. As a veteran member and mentor I'm always available to talk about how you can get the most out of your Chamber membership.

The Prince William Chamber of Commerce is the largest chamber in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, with more than 2,000 member businesses representing more than 66,000 employees. At the Chamber, we are dedicated to the individual success of our members and in nurturing an environment where businesses and community thrive. Together with our membership, we work to enhance the Prince William Region - encompassing Prince William County and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park—as a great place to live, work, play AND do business.

Foreclosure Pick of The Week for March 5, 2012

Property located at 11116 Stagestone Way in Manassas VA is this weeks Foreclosure Pick of The Week for March 5, 2012. I have also included an updated list of foreclosed properties for Prince William County, Manassas, Manassas Park.

This three level end unit condo/townhouse has 3 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half bathrooms and brokered by Long & Foster Realtor. Features include Fireplace in the Living Room, Deck, Separate Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen, Vaulted Ceiling and Ceiling Fan in Master Bedroom.

This week foreclosure pick of the week at 11116 Stagestone Way is listed for sale at $159,900 and located in the Jackson Ridge neighborhood. The cul-de-sac location has plenty of parking and is walking distance to a public bus stop. Stagestone Way is close to shopping, schools, public library, entertainment and major roads.

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There is currently 1 home for sale and 2 under contract in the Jackson Ridge neighborhood. The average sale price for homes in the Jackson Ridge neighborhood is $169,431. The average days on the market is 28.

• Foreclosed properties Listed in the List 7 Days for Manassas, Manassas City, Manassas Park

• All Foreclosed properties for sale in Manassas, Manassas City, Manassas Park

Foreclosed homes only account for less than 8% of the total inventory of homes for sale. Currently we have 1,181 homes for sale in Prince William County, Manassas City and Manassas Park with only 86 being foreclosures. The average sale price for a foreclosed home this week is $262,791 up appx. 20% from the prior week.

Foreclosed Pick of the week for February 20, 2012 15596 Traverser Ct located in the Beau Ridge Estates neighborhood in Woodbridge

Tips & Tricks For a Great Open House

Manassas sellers need to know that holding a great open house is more than just plopping a sign in the front yard.

• Start with advertising the open house on the MLS listing two weeks prior to the open house. When advertised on the Realtor MLS it will show up on the consumer side in HomesDataBase.com. and Realtor.com

• Create a business card about the open house with a photo on the front-time & date on back. Have them on the counter at the home and have the seller give them out at work.

• Send out an invitations to the neighborhood. Your neighbors may know someone who is looking to buy in your neighborhood.

• Send out invitation to your past & present client list. They may not be buying anytime soon but may know of someone who is.

• Put an Open House sign in the front yard a week before with date & time. It will let those buyers who are checking out neighborhoods know when they can tour the home.

• Promote the open house on Facebook Marketplace as well as other social media sites and ask friends to share the information.

• Create a YouTube Video and promote the open house on the video

• If you have a website be sure to promote the open house there.

• Blog about the open house. Give a description, pictures and directions for locating the property.

• The day of the open, put up at least seven directional arrows with balloons to draw attention.

• About 30 minutes prior to the open house put some cinnamon in a little foil cup, turn on the oven long enough to heat up then turn the oven off & open the day.

• Have all the lights on and the front door open.

• Be sure the lawn was trimmed the day before and the house is clutter free.

Manassas homeowners, if you are selling your home here are a few DIY Home Staging Tips. Selling for the highest price in the shortest amount of time can be determined by three factors: Price, Location and Condition. If you have it priced right and you're in a good location but the home still isn't selling it may be the condition. This DIY Home Staging Tip list might be all you need. Looking for more DIY Staging Tips? Check out Preparing Your Home To SELL.

Interior:

Make the beds and open blinds

Put away cloths and shoes

Keep the bathrooms clean

Wipe down mirrors & faucets

Have guest towels available

Add sanitizer to toilet bowls and keep lids down

Empty all trash cans

Turn off televisions and play soft music

Freshen the air with cinnamon or vanilla

Open drapes and shades

Turn on lights

Make sure pet areas are clean and odor-free

Empty litter boxes

Have the Gas Fireplace lit

Make sure the kitchen is clean and dishes put away

Remove all items from counters space

Clean off the front of the refrigerator

Pick up toys, newspapers, shoes and other clutter

Keep items off stairs and counters

Remove excess and old worn furniture

General:

During showings, try to leave the property

Silence is golden if you are present for the showing

Always put away your valuable items

Be flexible in the scheduling of showings

Set a comfortable temperature on the thermostat

Fresh flowers are a nice touch

Make sure all pets are confined to a safe and out-of-the-way place

Only show the home when a Sales Professional is present

Make sure all outside trash is contained in covered bins

Maintain the property in ready-to-show condition

Showcase your home as if you are receiving guests

Exterior:

Keep the lawn trimmed and edged

Weed flower gardens

Pick up debris, toys and lawn equipment

Tidy up after pets

Park vehicles in the garage or on the street

Add color with flowers and potted plants

Turn on outside lighting after dark