Woodbridge, VA

Exit 1st Choice Realty In Woodbridge VA Holds its Annual Kick Off Meeting And Gives Awards....

02-13-12

Anthony Jones Jr Your Realtor For Woodbridge Virginia

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Office: (703) 494-0404

Mobile: (571) 494-1502

Feb 8th of 2012 Exit Choice Realty held it yearly Kick Off meeting in Woodbridge. Guess who won the "Rookie Of The Year Award" Anthony Jones Jr!

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We also Had Michael Adams who the "Top Sales Associate Award"

Blackwelder and James

Peggy James & Eric Blackwelder who won the "Top Producing Team Award"

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Peggy " Do we really need to neutralize our home and stage it to sell it?"

02-13-12

Peggy James-Full Time Realtor I Serve The Lake Ridge Virginia Area

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Office: (703) 851-3085

Secondary: (703) 590-2252

The question I received the other day was this Peggy " Do we really need to neutralize our home and stage it to sell it?"

Well, my answer really surprised the caller. I said, most REALTORS®, will advise you to totally neutralize and stage your home before putting it on the market. The reason simply being, it will appeal to the most home buyers as possible.

Ok....let's think about that for a minute. New Home Models are using wallpaper and amazing colors throughout to sell the homes right? Then when the buyers has the final walk through and they go into their brand new home, they are in SHOCK at how boring and plain it looks. All most people see at that point is "all the money they have to come up with the buy curtains, blinds and decorate it to make it a home.

Your home is already a home, someplace that you love and feel comfortable in. My suggestion is always this. Let me come see your home, and then together with my local real estate market knowledge, and your help, we come up with the least expensive way for you to sell your home.

I'm not like most REALTORS! I believe that when you put your home on the market For Sale, you only need one buyer to fall in love with your home. Just one! Right? So it is my job to find that one buyer who is going to just fall in love with your lot, your home, and all the features it has to offer.

For example the home to the left had deep saturated colors through out. You might consider that a turn off if you hated color.

However when marketing this home, I made sure I spoke about the color. Addressed the elephant in the room right away.

This owner had just lost her husband, their was no way I was going to make her paint her home. It is just paint! Look at the bones of a home.

what not to do when selling your home

This home is neutral right? However the home failed to sell after 120 days in the spring market. Why? The homeowners was unwilling to consider that the sea-foam carpet throughout the five thousand square foot home would keep someone from making an offer on his home.

Buyers are having to come up with thousands and in many cases tens of thousands just to get into a home. They have nothing left for decorating or changing out outdated carpet. Finding one buyer who likes sea-foam green in 2010 failed.

Let's take this home for example. I showed this home to several buyers. Everyone wanted it last year.

The home had multiple offers. Look at that ceiling. Would have thought to do that? Not me. It was stunning!

Why didn't the owner have to change this decor?

Because of price! This home was priced to sell and buyers flocked to it, and a bidding war happened.

selling your home

Wallpaper...love it or hate it. It is just wallpaper. Wallpaper can be removed in a day or two. If you let wallpaper stand in your way of buying a home then you are what I consider a "Shallow Home Buyer!"

Now look at this photo below. This is a lovely remodeled bath in a home I have listed right now. Is your first thought, this home will sit on the market for a long time with those deep, rich colors on the wall? Guess again. "This home had multiple offers and went under contract in a few days."

Here is another example. Some REALTORS®, would make you paint over this. Because it might now appeal to all buyers. Heck.....the homeowner spent thousands to get this look. Let's let the market decide. If we get comment coming back in " the mural has to go" then I will recommend you paint over it. "Guess what, this home sold in less than 10 days!"

So, do you have to totally neutralize your home to sell it. Not in my opinion. I know there are many REALTORS®, and Staggers who will disagree with me.

In my opionion, there is so much more that goes into selling your home. As you listing agent it is my job to market your home, and to cast the net far and wide to attract the homebuyers who will like no LOVE your home! We want the buyer who is not a "Shallow Home Buyer". We want the buyer who is searching for a lot like yours or the location you are in or they want your floor-plan or they need to be in your school district. The current local market conditions also play a role in how fast and if your home with sell.

Trust me when I say " I am not a REALTOR®, who is going to shy away from color or wallpaper."

Do you need help selling your home? Let's talk... I'm just a phone call away.

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Ride Along With Erick Through Stonewall Manor Subdivision Just South Of Woodbridge

02-13-12

Erick Blackwelder, full time Realtor throughout Woodbridge Virginia.

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Office: (703) 590-2252

Mobile: (703) 677-1120

Ride Along With Erick Through Stonewall Manor Subdivision Just South Of Woodbridge

See Homes The Are 2-6 Years-Old In A Lovely Community With Trees

Stonewall Manor Has Its Own Private Swim Club Just Waiting For You

Stonewall Manor is aming my favorite subdivisions because the homes have all of the sexy features you can get in a brand new home, plus custom upgrades that new homes don't have.

For example, the homes typically have shades, blinds and/or window treatments; By now the owners have built a deck or laid a patio.

Take a video tour with Erick.

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Saratoga Hunt Woodbridge VA Detached Home Market Report 2/13/2012

02-13-12

Karen Kruschka - Prince William, Fairfax ,Stafford County VA Real Estate Service

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Office: (703) 499-9279

Mobile: (703) 819-3363

Saratoga Hunt Entry Sign

About Saratoga Hunt, Woodbridge VA

Saratoga Hunt is a community of newer homes located on Minnieville just south of Cardinal Drive. The homes were built by Richmond American and are sited on lots ranging from 1/4 acre to 1/2 acre.

Saratoga Hunt
Woodbridge
Detached Home Market Report

Homes Sold & Settled
Year To Date 2012 Vs. Total Year 2011

	2011	2012	+/-%
Number of Homes	12
Average List Price	$432,153	$	%
Average Sales Price	$435,683	$	%
Seller Contribution	-$5,722	-$	%
Net Sales Price	$429,961	$	%
Days on Market	42

As of 2/13/2012
The information above is a community average provided by MRIS® and should not be considered an indication of your homes' value. Contact me at 703-499-9279 for a free Comparative Market Analysis to determine the potential market value of your property. COMMUTING

Commuter buses to the Pentagon, Washington, DC and the Washington Navy Yard/Bolling AFB are located at Dale Boulevard and Minnieville Road (Approximately 10 minutes)
Bus service to the Franconia-Springfield Metro is available at the Horner Road Commuter Parking Lot
Slug Lines can be found at the Horner Road Commuter Parking Lot
MCB Quantico is approximately 20 minutes from Saratoga Hunt
Prince William County Commuting VIDEO

SCHOOLS and LIBRARIES

See the Prince William County School Locator to obtain specific information regarding the schools for a specific address in Saratoga Hunt
Dale City Neighborhood Library is located in the Center Plaza Shopping Center
Chinn Regional Library less than 20 minutes
Prince William School VIDEO

SHOPPING

The Fortuna Center for excellent neighborhood shopping is approximately 15 minutes from Saratoga Hunt. It features a Shopper's Target and the usual contingent of specialty shops.
There are numerous neighborhood shopping centers within 15 to 20 minutes on US Route 1 as well as in Dale City and Lake Montclair Plaza

Saratoga Hunt, Woodbridge VA Homes For Sale

ALL Woodbridge Homes For Sale By Type and Price

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RECREATION

Center For The Arts of Greater Manassas at the Old Candy Factory A unique facility with art exhibits, educational programs for adults and children, ballroom dancing and much nore
Harris Pavilion in Manassas is the site for a wide variety of summertime entertainment and winter ice skating
National Museum Of The Marine Corps State-of-the-art museum depicting the history of the Corps from its' beginning with galleries for each of the country's conflicts from the Revolution to the Viet Nam War
Hylton Performing Arts Center Opened in 2010 this state-of-the-art facility has several theaters and galleries that enable it to offer a wide range of theatrical performances
Public Golf Courses in Prince William County Four public golf courses located conveniently throughout Prince William County
Dale City Rec Center is on Minnieville Road with year round pool, fitness center and other recreational activities including an outdoor baseball batting cage.
Lake Ridge Park and Marina 9 hole golf course, boat ramp to the 2,100 acre Occoquan Reservoir, boat launch, boat rental, picnic area and miniature golf
Water Works Waterpark on Dale Boulevard in Dale City with water slides, pools to please all age groups
Prince William Forest Park 17,000 acre national park with 37 mikes of hiking trails, 21 miles of bicycle accessible roads, cabin and tent camping
Leesylvania State Park with boat launch to the Potomac, picnic facilities and educational programs
Old Hickory Golf Club Daily or long term memberships available
Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center with year round pool, exercise facilities, racquetball courts and meeting room
Locust Shade Park Trout fishing, golf driving range, miniature golf and outdoor ampitheater
Manassas National Battlefield Park 5,000 acre site of two major Civil War battles with excellent walking trails, battlements, ranger programs and educational opportunities
Veterans Memorial Park on Featherstone Road features skate park, pool, community center, ballparks and picnic areas
Splashdown Water Park Northern Virginia’s largest swimming pool complex
Potomac Nationals Minor league affiliate for the Washington Nationals
Prince William County Recreation VIDEO
Summer Fun In Prince William County
Horses Are At Home In Prince William County
When The Weather Outside Is Frightful

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The Kruschkas are long term Prince William County residents with 35 years experience as real estate brokers serving Woodbridge, Manassas, Dumfries, Manassas Park, Bristow, Brentsville, Gainesville and Haymarket.

Experience Isn’t Expensive – It’s PRICELESS

If you plan to buy or sell a Prince William County home or property contact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-499-9279. Put our record of customer service, real estate experience and state-of-the-art technology to work for you in Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Stafford County or the entire Northern Virginia Area.

Popular Prince William County homes include Eagles Pointe, Wellington, River Falls, Saratoga Hunt, Potomac Club, Winding Creek, Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, Brittany, Montclair, Ashland, Port Potomac, Rollingwood Village, Lake Terrapin, Lake Side and Meadowbrook Woods

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Potomac Club Woodbridge VA Homes For Sale Video And Market Report 2/13/2012

02-13-12

Karen Kruschka - Prince William, Fairfax ,Stafford County VA Real Estate Service

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Office: (703) 499-9279

Mobile: (703) 819-3363

Potomac Club Entry

The first things you will notice as you drive through the stone gated entry of Potomac Club Woodbridge VA homes are the variety of colors, textures, the colonial styling, wide streets and the cozy "downtown" look.

In many parts of Potomac Club you can walk out the front door to your car parked at the curb. Of course, the star attraction is the 18,000 square foot clubhouse with

25 meter indoor pool
athletic club
three story climbing wall
sundeck
outdoor pool
billiards
meeting room
business center
party room

Potomac Club
Woodbridge VA
Condominium Townhome Market Report

Homes Sold & Settled
Year To Date 2012 Vs. Total Year 2011

	2011	2012	+/-%
Number of Homes	37	1
Average List Price	$263,947	$239,900	-9%
Average Sales Price	$261,598	$228,500	-13%
Seller Contribution	-$6,290	$0	+/-0%
Net Sales Price	$255,308	$228,500	-10%
Days on Market	77	24	-53

As of 2/13/2012
The Potomac Club Woodbridge VA homes information above is a community average provided by MRIS® and should not be considered an indication of your homes' value. Contact me at 703-499-9279 for a free Comparative Market Analysis to determine the potential market value of your property.

Potomac Club Woodbridge VA Homes For Sale

ALL Woodbridge Homes For Sale By Type and Price

ALL Dumfries Homes For Sale By Type and Price

Commuting

Commuter buses are available within 15 minutes from Potomac Club Woodbridge VA homes at the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission Center with service to Pentagon and Crystal City, Washington Navy Yard and Washington, DC
Train service is is available within 15 minutes from the Potomac Club Woodbridge VA homes at the Vriginia Railway Express Rippon station with service to Crystal City and Washington. DC.
The VDOT Horner Road commuter lot is the closest point from Potomac Club Woodbridge VA homes to join carpools, van pools and slug lines, It is 15 minutes from Potomac Club
Video about Prince William County Transportation

Schools and Public Library

Marumsco Hills Elementary
Rippon Middle
Freedom High School
Chinn Park Regional Library
Video about Prince William Schools

Shopping

Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center is across from Potomac Club Woodbridge VA homes on Neabsco Mills Road with a Wegmens and soon to arrive additional stores
The Market at Opitz is within 10 minutes at Opitz Boulevard and US1
Smoketown Road is a beehive of retail activity
Potomac Mills is less than 15 minutes

Recreation

Center For The Arts of Greater Manassas at the Old Candy Factory A unique facility with art exhibits, educational programs for adults and children, ballroom dancing and much nore
Harris Pavilion in Manassas is the site for a wide variety of summertime entertainment and winter ice skating
National Museum Of The Marine Corps State-of-the-art museum depicting the history of the Corps from its' beginning with galleries for each of the country's conflicts from the Revolution to the Viet Nam War is approximately 15 minutes from Potomac Club Woodbridge VA homes
Hylton Performing Arts Center Opened in 2010 this state-of-the-art facility has several theaters and galleries that enable it to offer a wide range of theatrical performances is approximately 30 minutes from Potomac Club Woodbridge VA homes
Public Golf Courses in Prince William County Four public golf courses located conveniently throughout Prince William County
Dale City Rec Center is on Minnieville Road with year round pool, fitness center and other recreational activities including an outdoor baseball batting cage.
Lake Ridge Park and Marina 9 hole golf course, boat ramp to the 2,100 acre Occoquan Reservoir, boat launch, boat rental, picnic area and miniature golf
Water Works Waterpark on Dale Boulevard in Dale City with water slides, pools to please all age groups
Prince William Forest Park 17,000 acre national park with 37 mikes of hiking trails, 21 miles of bicycle accessible roads, cabin and tent camping
Leesylvania State Park with boat launch to the Potomac, picnic facilities and educational programs
Old Hickory Golf Club Daily or long term memberships available
Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center with year round pool, exercise facilities, racquetball courts and meeting room
Locust Shade Park Trout fishing, golf driving range, miniature golf and outdoor ampitheater
Manassas National Battlefield Park 5,000 acre site of two major Civil War battles with excellent walking trails, battlements, ranger programs and educational opportunities
Veterans Memorial Park on Featherstone Road features skate park, pool, community center, ballparks and picnic areas
Splashdown Water Park Northern Virginia’s largest swimming pool complex
Potomac Nationals Minor league affiliate for the Washington Nationals
Prince William County Recreation VIDEO
Summer Fun In Prince William County
Horses Are At Home In Prince William County
When The Weather Outside Is Frightful

Other subdivisions you may want to consider are communities such as Eagles Pointe, Wellington, River Falls, Saratoga Hunt, Winding Creek, Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, Brittany, Montclair, Ashland, Port Potomac, Rollingwood Village, Lake Terrapin, Lake Side and Meadowbrook Woods

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My Team has 35 years experience in Woodbridge, Dumfries, Manassas, Bristow, Gainesville, Haymarket Prince William County

Experience Isn’t Expensive – It’s PRICELESS

If you plan to buy or sell a Potomac Club Woodbridge VA home or other Prince William County VA home or property contact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-499-9279. Put our record of customer service, real estate experience and state-of-the-art technology to work for you in Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Stafford County or the entire Northern Virginia Area.