Do you Need to Sign a Buyer Broker Agreement Before Seeing a House?

  Last year’s revision of the Virginia Agency Law brought some clear changes to the practice of single agent dual agency (one agent “representing” both parties in a transaction). What it also brought is some confusion about the actual home buying process and when buyer broker agreements need to be signed – and by whom. […]

Choosing a buyer’s agent: six questions to ask during the interview

Choosing a buyer’s agent to represent you in the real estate market is the single largest purchase you’ll ever make. It sounds simple enough finding a Realtor to help you choose the place where you’re going to live for the next five, seven, 30 years. The first real estate agent you meet might seem friendly […]

Why walkability matters when you’re deciding where to live

1. You’ll lose weight: The average resident of a walkable neighborhood weighs 6 to 10 pounds less than someone who lives in a car-dependent neighborhood . 2. You’ll save money: Transportation is the second largest expense for American households, costing more than food, clothing, and health care. 3. You’ll connect with people: Studies show that […]