Key Egress Window Essentials for a Safe and Stylish Basement Renovation
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Discover the Top Things to Know About Egress Windows for Your Basement Renovation | Buyer's Edge Blog - BuyersAgent.com
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How the Upside to Downsizing Can Transform Your Home and Lifestyle: A Deep Dive into Rightsizing with MaxSold
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"You don't own your stuff—your stuff owns you." This thought-provoking quote by Chuck Palahniuk highlights a reality many of us ignore. Our homes, often overflowing with years of accumulated belongings, can feel more like sources of stress than havens of comfort. Rightsizing, as I prefer to call it, is a chance to change that narrative. It's about turning clutter into clarity and chaos into purpose, creating a more intentional and fulfilling lifestyle that brings both relief and peace of mind.
Read MorePrepare Your Home for Winter with These Easy Tips | DMV Homeowners
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Prepare your home for winter with our Easy Winter Preparation Checklist for DMV homeowners. Stay warm and cozy this season by following our step-by-step guide to winterizing your home.
Read MoreHow Working with a "Free," Flat-Fee or Pay-Per-Service Buyer's Agent Can Cost You Big
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Buying a home is likely the most expensive investment you'll ever make. So why treat it like a quick DIY project? Yet, that's precisely what flat-fee and pay-per-service models offer—piecemeal solutions for a process that demands comprehensive strategy and expertise.
When navigating contracts, liabilities, and ever-changing regulations, the last thing you need is to guess your way through. But that's exactly what happens when you opt for a model where you pay as you go. What starts as $49 for a home tour or $199 for offer prep quickly balloons into a series of disjointed services that leave you flying blind.
Read MoreNAEBA - What is an Exclusive Buyer's Agent?
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Discover the Game-Changing Role of Exclusive Buyer's Agents | Learn About NAEBA and Buyer's Edge | Top-Producing EBAs in the DMV | Uncover Real Estate Secrets
Read MoreRelocating to the Washington, DC Metro Area? What to Know Before You Buy, Keep the Commute in Mind!
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Relocating to the Washington, DC Metro Area? What to Know Before You Buy, Keep the Commute in Mind! Yes, there are countless benefits to living in the greater Washington DC area. However, this blog is not about the lovely museums, restaurants, and chic neighborhoods. It’s about the commute that you may face after buying your new home.
Read MoreHomebuyers Beware — Most Common Real Estate Complaints That Lead to Litigation
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When buying or selling a home, there are nine common real estate complaints that can lead to litigation. To avoid legal problems in real estate transactions, the best course of action is to hire a Buyer's Agent. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a luxury homebuyer, or someone looking to downsize, the real estate market is constantly evolving and changing. Recent years have seen reduced commissions and significant decisions made by the DOJ and NAR. Therefore, it is essential to have guidance from a top-notch Realtor to navigate the complexities of the home buying or selling process.
Read MoreCommission Settlement: Transforming the Real Estate Industry
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The real estate industry is transforming. The DOJ is reshaping commission structures and prompting changes. The NAR's $418M settlement paves the way for these changes this summer.
Read MoreTop Tips to Get Your Home Ready for Spring
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Tips to Prep Your House & Yard for Spring. Springtime means it's time to freshen up your home and yard! Use the Buyer's Edge | BuyerAgent.com Spring House Prep List to go from hibernation to a vibrant Spring season. Take away some of this seasonal maintenance stress and leave yourself with a beautiful, refreshed home.
Read More2023 Class Action Lawsuits: Challenging Buyer Agent Fees
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Most homebuyer clients have asked our Exclusive Buyer's Agents about the groundbreaking class action lawsuits of 2023 dealing with the controversial topic of buyer agent fees in real estate transactions, which could profoundly change the face of real estate and serve as a source of heated debate between stakeholders. Here is an outline.
Read MoreHomebuyer Checklist - Insights and Tips for Each Step of the Home Buying Process
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Best Homebuyer Checklist, Insights, and Tips for Each Step of the Home Buying Process, Aiming to Guide Individuals Through a Successful Home Purchase. Are you ready to embark on the exciting adventure of buying a home? At Buyer’s Edge - BuyersAgent.com in the DMV, we understand that this journey can be thrilling and daunting, especially if you need help figuring out where to begin. Maybe it’s your first home, or it’s been a while since you last bought a new home. That's why we've crafted a comprehensive Homebuyers Checklist to guide you through the process and ensure a smooth transition into homeownership.
Read MoreHow to Find a Good Realtor to be Your Buyer’s Agent - Exclusive Buyer's Agents Offer Unconditional Loyalty at the Buyer's Edge
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Know the differences between exclusive buyer's agents and buyer's agents. Unconditional loyalty is the key difference. In the Washington, DC metro area home buyers have a choice.
Read MoreEasy Winter Preparation Checklist for Homeowners in the DMV.
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Use this easy Winter Preparation Checklist for Homeowners to prepare your home for winter now. Frantically trying to winterize your home before a snowstorm when it's freezing cold outside is definitely no fun. At Buyer’s Edge | BuyersAgent.com, we have created this Home Winter Maintenance Checklist with 16 Top Tips to help homeowners. When followed, it’s a step-by-step review of the critical structural and mechanical systems that must be in good working order before winter is in full swing.
Read MoreStephen Carpenter-Israel Named One of Washington, DC Metro Area 100 Best Real Estate Agents
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Washingtonian Magazine named Stephen Carpenter-Israel, President and Broker, one of DMV's 2023 Top 100 Best Real Estate Agents. This recognition underscores our commitment to excellence and innovative practices in the real estate landscape.
Read MoreThe Best Hummingbird Feeder and Food to Attract Beautiful Hummingbirds to Your Garden
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Save the Hummingbirds! What it takes to attract these beauties to your home. The Best Hummingbird Feeder should be simple to use, easy to clean, and bright red. It's almost hummingbird time, but these most remarkable birds in the world (at least in our view) may be feeling the impact of climate change, and, happily, we can help. Find out how. Exclusive Buyers Agents with Buyer's Edge give great advice on how to make a garden perfect for hummingbirds in DC, MD, VA.
Read MoreWhat’s a Flitch Beam? Opening up Structural Walls During Home Renovations
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What’s a flitch beam? Can I take down this structural wall? Since many homebuyers in the Washington, DC Metro area today are moving away from homes with traditional, separate, living spaces, our Exclusive Buyer Agents are constantly being asked about opening up structural walls to expand kitchens into dining areas or family rooms.
Read MoreSolutions for Fixing Wet Basements | Here’s What You Can Do About It? | Buyer's Edge - BuyersAgent.com
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Old House and Basement Water Problems! What can you do about it? There are wet basement solutions. Ask how to stop the leaks from coming. Are sump pumps a solution for your homebuyers? At Buyer’s Edge in the Nation’s Capital, our Exclusive Buyer’s Agents are regularly showing homes for sale with leaking basements and moldy conditions. Homebuyers are naturally afraid of these issues as they represent not only a significant expense to remediate, but also health and environmental concerns.
Read MoreDoes My Property End at the Sidewalk or the Curb? How Can Homeowners Manage that Piece of Property in the Front of Their Homes They Don’t Own?
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Where Does Your Property Property Line Start? As Exclusive Buyer’s Agents, it’s critical to educate homebuyers of potential pitfalls before they buy a new home when it comes to understanding where the property line starts and how wide is the right of way on the county road. We strive to identify environmental hazards and possible solutions depending if the homebuyer or real estate investor's plans to renovate with an addition to the home or tear down and rebuild. Understanding where the property lines are is essential to making the best decision when determining if the property is right for their needs and vision.
Read MoreThe Top 21 Best Washington, DC Metro Area Neighborhoods for Trick-or-Treating
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Best Washington, DC Metro neighborhoods to go Trick or Treating from Buyer's Edge Real Estate Company.
Read MoreDo I Need a Buyer's Agent to Buy a Home?
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Buying a Home? Asking important questions? "Do I need a buyer's agent to buy a home?” “How do I find an exclusive buyer's agent?” “What is an EBA in real estate?” “Does it cost more to use a true buyer's agent?"
Connect with Jemma Parsons Ruggiero, an Exclusive Buyer's Agent with Buyer's Edge - BuyersAgent.com in Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC. Jemma has the answers.
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