Very Handy Homebuyer Help - Home Renovation Costs - Ballpark Estimations Before You Buy

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Very Handy Homebuyer Help - Home Renovation Costs - Ballpark Estimations Before You Buy

While touring homes in person or pre-viewing them online, you might have questions about how much a particular renovation will cost before or after you move in. Stephen Carpenter-Israel, Broker/President of our DMV homebuyer brokerage real estate company, created this Home Renovation Costs in 2023-Ballpark Estimations Cheatsheet so any homebuyer in the DMV could refer to it when making decisions about their next home purchase.

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The Growing Trend: Why Luxury Homebuyers Are Turning to Buyer Agents

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The Growing Trend: Why Luxury Homebuyers Are Turning to Buyer Agents

In the ever-evolving and fiercely competitive luxury real estate, a growing contingent of affluent homebuyers acknowledges the importance of engaging Luxury Exclusive Buyer's Agents. Amidst increasingly demanding market dynamics for luxury and investment properties domestically and internationally, discerning homebuyers are discovering that partnering with a seasoned, expert luxury buyer's agent can profoundly enhance their purchasing journey.

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Tips to Help Homebuyers Choose an Expert Buyer’s Agent in the Greater Washington, DC Metro Area

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Tips to Help Homebuyers Choose an Expert Buyer’s Agent in the Greater Washington, DC Metro Area

At the Buyer’s Edge Real Estate, our Exclusive Buyer’s Agents think it’s important for homebuyers to do all their homework before they hire a Buyer’s Agent to represent and protect their best interests throughout the entire home buying process. Here are just a few interview questions homebuyers might want to consider asking while doing their research.

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Stephen Carpenter-Israel Named One of Washington, DC Metro Area 100 Best Real Estate Agents

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Stephen Carpenter-Israel Named One of Washington, DC Metro Area 100 Best Real Estate Agents

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.

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WHAT ARE HOMES SELLING FOR NOW IN THE DMV - BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS?

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WHAT ARE HOMES SELLING FOR NOW IN THE DMV - BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS?

Homes Sold for Around $500,000 - $600,000 in the Last 30 Days.
Recent Residential Sales in the Greater Washington, DC Metro Area
At Buyer’s Edge | BuyersAgent.com, we think it’s fun to share just a few examples of residential sales in the Greater Washington, DC Metro Area. Each month we pick a different price point so homebuyers searching for real estate property can explore and compare homes, condos, and townhomes in various locations around Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

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Stephen Carpenter-Israel, Broker of Buyer's Edge, Represents Homebuyers of Historic Clifton Farm Outside Berryville, Virginia

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Stephen Carpenter-Israel, Broker of Buyer's Edge, Represents Homebuyers of Historic Clifton Farm Outside Berryville, Virginia

Stephen Carpenter-Israel, President/Broker of Buyer's Edge Real Estate Company in the Greater Washington, DC Metro, recently had the rare opportunity to represent the homebuyers of an extraordinary property called Clifton Farm in Berryville, Virginia. The 411-acre farm is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and owned by George Washington's cousin. Stephen's past clients were intrigued by the manor home built in 1834 and the surrounding property. When they learned that Clifton Farm was heading for auction by Hall and Hall Auctions, the homebuyers asked Steve to represent them. They wanted to maintain their privacy as they pursued the purchase of this one-of-a-kind estate only an hour away from Washington, DC.

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Does 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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Does 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?

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.

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WHAT ARE HOMES SELLING FOR NOW IN THE DMV

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WHAT ARE HOMES SELLING FOR NOW IN THE DMV

At Buyer’s Edge | BuyersAgent.com, we thought it would be fun to share just a few examples of residential sales in the Greater Washington, DC Metro Area each month. We’ll pick a price point, so homebuyers searching for real estate property can explore and compare homes, condos, and townhomes in different locations around Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

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Best Property Lines Apps for Android & iOS When Buying a Home in the DMV

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Best Property Lines Apps for Android & iOS When Buying a Home in the DMV

Homebuyer Help - How to Find Property Lines When Buyers are Ready to Buy a Home in the Nation’s Capital? When Exclusive Buyer’s Agents of Buyer’s Edge | BuyersAgent.com are out showing real estate to homebuyers in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia, one of our favorite go-to apps we share with our clients when they ask us about the property lines is LandGlide. Find out why!

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Stephen Carpenter-Israel Named One of Washington DC's 100 Best Real Estate Agents

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Stephen Carpenter-Israel Named One of Washington DC's 100 Best Real Estate Agents

In 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?

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What is Exclusive Buyer Agency in Real Estate?

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What is Exclusive Buyer Agency in Real Estate?

Buyer'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.

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Buying a Home? What is a Designated Buyer's Agent vs. Exclusive Buyer's Agent?

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Buying a Home? What is a Designated Buyer's Agent vs. Exclusive Buyer's Agent?

What You Need to Know Before Hiring a Buyer’s Agent in the Greater Washington, DC Metro Area. Not all Buyer’s Agents are the Same. Here’s a Quick Overview to Understanding Real Estate Agency. Review Buyer’s Agent Options.

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My Real Estate Agent Told Me Not to Buy My Dream House!

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My Real Estate Agent Told Me Not to Buy My Dream House!

Why Would My Real Estate Agent Tell Me Not to Buy My Dream House? Is your buyer's agent in your corner? As an Exclusive Buyer's Agent, I help people find homes and purchase them. The search can be long, and the twists and turns in the process can sometimes be downright strange, but still, in the end, I help people find homes and buy them, except when I tell them not to buy them. Because that is an equally important part of my job – to let my clients know when I think a particular home is unsuitable for them.

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