On this page you will find a convenient spot to reference my posts and other articles specifically designed for sellers
APPRAISALS
The Appraisal Process posted by Joe 1/19/13
Battling a low appraisal Washington Post 12/17/12
CONTRACTS & FORMS
Thoughts on the new sales contract effective 1/1/12 posted by Joe 12/29/11
Washington Post Article on the New Sales Contract effective 1/1/12 From the 12/16/11 Washington Post Real Estate Section
INVESTING
Take Advantage of Market Imbalances posted by Joe 12/19/11
PRE SALE PREP AND PLANNING
Use the Habitat ReStore to Declutter
Moving Up or Downsizing – Sell First or Buy First? Posted by Joe 1/4/12
Timing the Real Estate Market posted by Joe 1/9/12
The Importance of Internet Marketing published by Joe 8/26/14
PRICING
Thoughts on pricing a home to sell posted by Joe on 12/14/11. Updated 9/29/15
Tax Assessments and Market Value posted by Joe on 2/10/12
SELECTING AN AGENT
Does the size of the real estate company matter posted by Joe 5/27/12
Does An Experienced Agent make a Difference posted by Joe 4/2//15
UTILITIES
The contract states that the seller needs to keep utilities on until the day after settlement. Call these numbers about 1 week before settlement to stop service and you should have no problem. It is very likely that teh buyer has already called to start service in their name. If they have you do not need to do anything.
Electric: Dominion Power 866-366-4357
Gas: Washington Gas 703-750-1000
Water: Fairfax County Water 703-698-5800; Town of Vienna Water 703-255-6385; Arlington County Water 703-358-3636; Fairfax City Water 703-771-1092
