Buying a Home? Let us help you make it a joyful journey. Please enjoy the fun and informative blog posts from Buyer's Edge, the top-producing Exclusive Buyers Agents in the Nation's Capital Region. Celebrating the Home. Design. Inspiration. Joy.
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 MoreBuying 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 MoreDiscover 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! 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 MoreWhen 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 MoreThe 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 MoreTips 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 MoreMost 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 MoreBest 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 MoreKnow 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 MoreUse 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 MoreWashingtonian 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 MoreSave 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? 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 MoreOld 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 MoreWhere 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.
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Read MoreBuying 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.
Read MoreIn a recent press release, Stephen Carpenter-Israel, President and Broker of Buyer's Edge | BuyersAgent.com, DC's leading Exclusive Buyer Brokerage Company, was named one of Washington's 2022 100 Best Real Estate Agents by Washingtonian Magazine. Earlier this year, Carpenter-Israel's company also was included in the Washington Business Journal’s 2022 List of Top Residential Real Estate Companies. Why is this real estate news so exciting?
Read MoreBuyer's Edge Company, Inc. has been challenging the real estate industry status quo since 1991 in the Washington, DC metro area. As exclusive buyer's agents, we believe in doing real estate differently in DC, MD, and VA. Our NAEBA.org Exclusive Buyer Agents can answer your questions. What is an Exclusive Buyer Agency in Real Estate? Resolve to Buy Better. More and More Homebuyers Believe Working with a NAEBA.org Exclusive Buyer's Agent is the Right Way to Buy a Home.
Read MoreOur unique Exclusive Buyer's Broker model, exclusively represents homebuyers and never-sellers, offers a genuine fiduciary relationship of transparency and trust. This means we solely focus on your best interests, providing unbiased advice and negotiating the best deals for you.
Think about working with Greater Washington, DC's leading Exclusive Buyers Agent Real Estate Company, with deep expertise built over 33+ years.
Buyer's Edge Company, Inc. - BuyersAgent.com has provided full representation to homebuyers in Maryland, Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and Baltimore, MD, Region since 1991.
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