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Ask Will: Should I Invest In Updates Before I Sell?

Published November 3, 2015 at 11:30AM | Updated November 3, 2015 at 12:37PM

This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Will Wiard, Arlington-based real estate broker, voted one of Washington’s Best Realtors of 2015 by Washingtonian. Please submit your questions via email.

Q: I currently own a one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo that was built in the late 1990’s and I’m thinking about selling it to upgrade to a larger space. Some of my appliances are from the early 2000’s and the water heater is original. Should I pay the money to update the appliances before I sell?

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Ask Will: What Does A Home Warranty Cover?

Published October 27, 2015 at 2:45PM

This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Will Wiard, Arlington-based real estate broker, voted one of Washington’s Best Realtors of 2015 by Washingtonian. Please submit your questions via email.

Q: When I purchase a home should I get a home warranty? What does it cover?

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Ask Will: What is Title Insurance?

Published October 20, 2015 at 2:45PM

This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Will Wiard, Arlington-based real estate broker, voted one of Washington’s Best Realtors of 2015 by Washingtonian. Please submit your questions via email.

Q: I’m in the market for a new home and have started researching the costs. I know I need title insurance. How do I decide the type of insurance and find the right insurance provider?

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Ask Will: How Do I Find an Apartment For Rent?

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Published October 13, 2015 at 1:40PM

This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Will Wiard, Arlington-based real estate broker, voted one of Washington’s Best Realtors of 2015 by Washingtonian. Please submit your questions via email.

Q: I’m in the market for an apartment in the Arlington area and have never rented before. I’ve talked with leasing associates at a few apartment buildings. Almost every building has different terms from move-in fees to standardized rent increases. What’s the easiest way to find the perfect place for the right price (and without all these extra fees)?

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Ask Will: What’s a Coming Soon Listing and How Can It Help Me?

Published October 6, 2015 at 2:30PM

This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Will Wiard, Arlington-based real estate broker, voted one of Washington’s Best Realtors of 2015 by Washingtonian. Please submit your questions via email.

Q: I’m interested in selling my home and have heard that “coming soon” listings can be a good pre-market strategy. How can this benefit my sale?

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Ask Will: How a New Real Estate Rule Will Impact Buyers

Published September 29, 2015 at 1:00PM

This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Will Wiard, Arlington-based real estate broker, voted one of Washington’s Best Realtors of 2015 by Washingtonian. Please submit your questions via email.

Q: I’m in the process of applying for a loan and heard there will be changes coming to the process in the next few weeks. What is the TRID and how will it impact me as a buyer?

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Ask Will: How Do I Choose a Title Company?

Published September 22, 2015 at 2:45PM | Updated September 23, 2015 at 12:03AM

Q: I’m a first-time homebuyer in Virginia getting ready to begin the house hunt. Does the seller pick a title company or can I?

A: That’s a great question. In Virginia, the purchaser can choose any title company or real estate attorney to handle their side of the closing. RESPA, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, is a federal law that prohibits a seller from requiring a buyer to purchase title insurance from any particular title company. A purchaser can designate his or her own closing agent from either a title company or attorney. At the same time, a seller can elect a different attorney to handle their side of the transaction if they choose. This is often referred to as a split closing.

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Ask Will: One Home, Two Owners, So Many Ownership Options

Published September 15, 2015 at 2:45PM

This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Will Wiard, Arlington-based real estate broker, voted one of Washington’s Best Realtors of 2015 by Washingtonian. Please submit your questions via email.

Q: My girlfriend and I are thinking about buying a home. We both have steady jobs and have watched the market closely. We think a condo would be best, but are unclear about owning a place together because we aren’t married. What are our options?

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Ask Will: What Happens to My Earnest Money Deposit?

Published September 8, 2015 at 2:45PM

This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Will Wiard, Arlington-based real estate broker, voted one of Washington’s Best Realtors of 2015 by Washingtonian. Please submit your questions via email.

Q: If a buyer can’t close on a property what happens to the buyer’s earnest money deposit?

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Ask Will: Buyer Beware When Signing a ‘Residential Property Disclosure Statement’

Published September 1, 2015 at 2:30PM

This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Will Wiard, Arlington-based real estate broker, voted one of Washington’s Best Realtors of 2015 by Washingtonian. Please submit your questions via email.

Q: What does the Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Statement do and whom does it protect?

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Ask Will: How Do I Find a Space for My Business?

Published August 25, 2015 at 2:45PM

This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Will Wiard, Arlington-based real estate broker, voted one of Washington’s Best Realtors of 2015 by Washingtonian. Please submit your questions via email.

Q: I’m starting a new company and want to know about the steps to take to lease commercial space?