How Do Real Estate Agents Get Paid?

How Do Real Estate Agents Get Paid?

If you know little to nothing about the real estate industry, you might want to understand what a real estate agent does and why they get a part of the sale when you buy or sell a home.

How to Sell Your Home for Top Dollar

How to Sell Your Home for Top Dollar

The New Way to Sell Your Property for Top Dollar

Northern Virginia Real Estate Discover a revolutionary approach to selling your property for top dollar in Northern Virginia Market and maximize your Profits.

Read this Blog until the end for the SECRET I use to help my clients!

This information other agents wouldn't even dream of telling you. I also detailed what things or areas real estate agents can help you with so you have the information to build your criteria in finding and choosing an agent to work with.

What To Do To Avoid Foreclosure

What To Do To Avoid Foreclosure

Facing foreclosure?
Here are some practical tips!

Should You Get a Home Inspection?

Should You Get a Home Inspection?

Now, depending on what's going on in the marketplace, you may have to write an offer in a very competitive market that the competitors, meaning - the other buyers, are waiving, you know, contingencies such as home inspections.

If you're in the same situation, you may consider a home inspection for informational purposes. Please watch this video I have prepared for you.

What's Bugging You?

Have you seen those icky pests in your house?
My wife hates those pests. She yells and stuff whenever there's a stink.

I was home the other day, and we had some problems…
…we had fruit flies and roaches! I didn't see any termites, though. 😁

Here's what I want to share with you - if you're getting your house ready for sale, that's a whole different story.

Please watch.

Stage Your Home For Sale

Stage Your Home For Sale

Why would you stage?

I have sellers that come to me say, "Dan, that's stupid - like we're just wasting our money to stage!"

Are there advantages of staging your home for sale?

Logically, yes. People can't see past what's in the house and see that this could be a charming house.

If you want to know the advantages of staging your home for sale, please watch this short video I have prepared for you.

📈 Market Report Q3 2022 📊

📈 Market Report Q3 2022 📊

Are you curious about what's happening in the marketplace here in DMV, specifically in Q3 2022?

Everybody's situation is different. Depending on the location, it will depend on whether you're buying or selling and selling or selling or buying.

Want to know where your house or the house you are selling stands in the market for Q3 2022? Please watch this video I have prepared for you!

Top 4 Reasons For Selling Your House

Top 4 Reasons For Selling Your House

Hi,

Are you selling?

There are many reasons why sellers want to sell their homes and property.

Some think it's time to change location; some need to relocate to a different city for job opportunities; others want to upgrade.

If you are thinking of the same lines, well, not necessarily all of the reasons but are contemplating the same, then this video is for you. Please watch.

Sell Your Home Fast!

Sell Your Home Fast!

Sell Your Home Fast!

What does it mean to sell your home as it is?

Selling your home as-is means you won't repair or improve the property before you sell it, and you won't pay any repair costs for the buyer either.

That's a common question that I get from about 1/3 of the sellers I work with. And the answer to that question is - yes! However, you can sell it as is, depending on what's happening in the marketplace.

What does that mean for you?

To learn what it does mean for you to sell your home fast, watch this video as a resource.

Know This Before Buying

Know This Before Buying

Like any other kind of home, it comes with pros and cons. In addition, the setup and ownership structure is unique, so it's vital to understand what you're getting into before buying one.

So, what is a condominium?

A condominium is a type of ownership.

What are the pros and cons of owning a condominium?

Today, I wanted to outline some of owning a condo's most prominent pros and cons. To learn more, watch my video as a resource.

Do You Know This?

Do You Know This?

So, you have decided to look for a home but are unsure of the budget.

Are you thinking of applying for a mortgage?

Consulting a lender if you are pre-approved may give you better loan options and budgeting.

Applying for a home mortgage can be exciting, nerve-wracking, and confusing. Some online lenders can pre-approve you within hours, while others can take longer.

How to be Pre-Approved for Home Loan?

Watch this video as a valuable resource for you.

The Ultimate Guide Before Moving Into Your New Home

The Ultimate Guide Before Moving Into Your New Home

What should you do before you move into your new home?

Finally, the long wait is over…

From the tons of paperwork and the waiting period to the emotional coaster, you may feel uncertain if you have chosen the right home for you and your family.

Well, it isn't over yet… There are still some essential things to do - like packing.

Are you feeling overwhelmed?

No worries, I got you.

I have prepared this valuable resource for you. Please watch this.

Q2 Market Update: Housing Market Bubble?

Q2 Market Update: Housing Market Bubble?

Are we in a housing bubble?

As we get into the middle of the second quarter of 2022, many people ask, "is the market about to crash?"

Over the past three years of the pandemic, the possible factors that could have affected the market, as you probably already know, have increased double digits by 20-30%.

What has happened to the prices of homes? Will there be a bust?

Is Q2 of 2022 still a good time to buy a home?

If you are asking the same questions, WATCH THIS as a good resource for you.


The 5 Worst Home Upgrades 😱 You Can Make Before Selling

The 5 Worst Home Upgrades 😱 You Can Make Before Selling

Ready to sell your home?

To get your property ready for sale, parts of your home need to be repaired. Renovation is one of the options to sell your property at top dollar.

There are a lot to consider.

So, if you're in the market to sell a home, this video will be a good resource for you. Please WATCH this.

The Landlord Scam

The Landlord Scam

How did the landlord take the renter's money?

Making money off the backs of a tenant is the oldest scam in the book. The landlord owns the property while you pay his mortgage.

Do you want to keep giving your money to your landlord?

Then this short video would be a good resource for you. WATCH this.

Do I Have Enough Down Payment to Buy a Home?

Do I Have Enough Down Payment to Buy a Home?

One of the greatest obstacles that I've seen for homebuyers is the question “how do I save up enough money to get a down payment so I can get a loan?”

How to Save Up Enough for a Home Down Payment?

There are a lot of really great programs depending on your situation and depending on your credit history and your income.

It's unique to your situation. So, if you're interested and you want to take a look to see how much you need for down payment especially in Virginia, Maryland and DC area. Give me a call. My sales team also serves in that area.

Let's Tour Clifton, Virginia, and its Real Estate Opportunities

Let's Tour Clifton, Virginia, and its Real Estate Opportunities

Hi!

Thanks for joining me today.

I am Dan Rochon, a full-time investor of Greetings Virginia Real Estate Sales Network, eXp Realty.

Allow me to take you on a tour of Clifton, VA, of Downtown Clifton and the local must-visits and their real estate opportunities.

What activities can you do with your family in Clifton, VA?

What is real estate like in Clifton, VA?

Are there parks in Clifton, VA?

These are just some of the questions I will answer in this tour I have specially made for you, of course with my beloved Ellie!

Don't miss it! Please WATCH this.

Northern Virginia Real Estate Market Data 2022

Northern Virginia Real Estate Market Data 2022

Hey there!

I'm Dan Rochon, eXp Realty - your local real estate agent.

I want to share what's happening in the Northern Virginia marketplace today, 2022.

A lot of people have been approaching me, having a conversation with me saying, "Dan, I want to sell out because I want to take advantage of the top of the market, yet I'm afraid that I don't know how I'm going to buy the next top. Cause you already know that there's a limitation of supply right now. You already know that prices are going up."

The question is - what has your property increased in value?

I'm going to dive deep into that in this article I have prepared for you!

No-Brainer Strategy You Can Use to Identify Investment Opportunities this 2022

No-Brainer Strategy You Can Use to Identify Investment Opportunities this 2022

I want to share with you 3 surefire strategies that I've employed to identify investment opportunities so you can use them to your advantage this 2022 effectively!

My name is Dan Rochon. I've been a Real Estate Agent in the Northern Virginia area since 2007. I'm also a full-time investor.

If I can help you with anything, and I mean anything…

I can be a resource for you. I'm here for you and my team also serves in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

Give me a call at 703-346-2776.

I've got your back, and you can get in touch with me anytime. You can text me, call me, email me day and night, even on weekends.

I am grateful as I can be a resource once again - for your success!

What's In Store for You in 2022?

What's In Store for You in 2022?

Can you believe it's almost 2022?

I'm so excited to welcome you this coming new year. I want to tell you about what's going on in the real estate world, particularly what's changing in the upcoming future.

Before I do, I want to resolve to you that I'm going to do a much better job throughout 2022 of remaining in touch with you, remaining a resource for you, and if there's anything that I could ever do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out. I'm here to help you in any capacity to provide for you in 2022.

How will it be different from 2021 in real estate sales?

The reality is that none of us have a crystal ball, but what we do have is an opportunity to look backward at historically what's happened so far, which will help us predict the future.