Selling a Home

July 15, 2026

Buyer's Agent Commission: Do Northern VA Sellers Have to Pay?

Buyer's Agent Commission: Do VA Sellers Have to Pay?

Do sellers in Northern Virginia have to pay the buyer's agent commission?

No — there is no Virginia law or Bright MLS rule that requires you, as a seller, to pay the buyer's agent. Since the 2024 …

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July 8, 2026

How Long Does Closing Take in Northern Virginia?

How long does it take to close on a home sale in Northern Virginia?

In Northern Virginia, most financed home sales close within 30 days of ratification. Conventional, FHA, and VA loans all typically land in that window when the buyer is working with a local lender …

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June 26, 2026

What Does It Cost to Sell a Home in Northern Virginia?

What Does It Really Cost to Sell a Home in Northern Virginia?

What are the true costs of selling a home in Northern Virginia?
Sellers in Northern Virginia typically pay between 7–10% of their sales price in closing costs, commissions, and fees — and knowing every …

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June 19, 2026

14 Things That Turn Buyers Off (And How to Fix Them)

14 Things That Turn Buyers Off — And What You Can Actually Do About Them

What are the biggest buyer complaints when touring homes in Northern Virginia? From flooring transitions to aging roofs, the same issues come up week after week — and most of them …

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June 12, 2026

What's Changed About Selling a Home in Northern Virginia (And What You Need to Know Before You List)

 

What has changed about selling a home in Northern Virginia in the last 10 to 20 years? Almost everything — from how paperwork is signed to how commissions work to what buyers already know before they ever walk through your door. If you haven't sold since …

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June 5, 2026

Should You Replace Your Roof Before Selling Your Home in Northern Virginia?

Should you replace your roof before selling your home in Northern Virginia? Sometimes yes — even when there's nothing wrong with it. Insurance companies have quietly changed the rules, and sellers who don't know this are getting blindsided weeks before closing.

For most of my career, …

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May 22, 2026

Should You Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets Before Selling?

Should You Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets Before Selling Your Home?

Should you paint your kitchen cabinets before listing your home? It depends on the condition of your home, not the color of your cabinets. Sellers in Gainesville, Haymarket, and across Western Prince William County get …

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May 13, 2026

Why Your Home in Northern Virginia Isn't Selling (Even If It’s Getting Showings)

If your home has been on the market and you’re getting showings but no offers, it can be incredibly frustrating.

Most sellers assume that if buyers are coming through the door, an offer should follow shortly after. But in today’s market, that’s just not how it’s working.

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May 6, 2026

Should You Accept the First Offer on Your NOVA Home?

One of the most common questions I get from sellers is whether they should accept the first offer that comes in or hold out for something better.

There’s a natural instinct to wait. A lot of sellers feel like if one offer comes in, more must be coming. …

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April 28, 2026

Should You Sell Now or Wait? Why Today’s Market Northern Virginia Looks Different Than 3 Months Ago

Should You Sell Your Home Now or Wait? What Changed in the Last 3 Months

If you’ve been thinking about selling your home, you’re probably wondering whether now is the right time or if it makes more sense to wait and see what happens with the market. It’s …

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