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: Is there a difference between a REALTOR® and a real estate agent?
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 see a lot of houses in Arlington County with room additions. I’m trying to decide whether it’s better to move to a larger house or renovate/add to my existing home. We like our neighborhood and would prefer to stay; however, I don’t know how to determine whether it’s cost effective to renovate. From my understanding of the process, an appraiser won’t give an estimated value until the architectural drawings are complete. But, I’m trying to avoid a situation where I pay for architectural drawings for a job that turns out to be impractical (say only 50 percent of reno costs added to value).
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 wife and I recently discovered a home that we love, but are concerned about the state of disrepair because it is being sold as-is. What do you suggest for ball-parking repairs before finalizing our offer?
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’ve heard of people buying and selling parking spots in the Arlington and D.C. areas. Is this common? Don’t most homes come with parking?
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’ve heard of a few real estate wiring scams going around. What do you know about them? Any tips to avoid them?
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 planning to move overseas within the next few months and am interested in renting my condo for the first time. Do you have any tips to make the self-management of the property go more smoothly?
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: We are in the process of preparing our home for sale and have received mixed advice from our friends that have sold houses in the last few years. Is there anything we can do to sell our house more quickly? Some say to consider staging, but it’s expensive. Any advice would be great.
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 buying a home and have submitted a few offers that have been out bid. Is there anything I can do to improve my chances?
This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Will Wiard, an Arlington-based real estate broker. Please submit your questions via email.
Q: My partner and I have been renting an apartment in Arlington for the last few years and are considering taking the next step to purchase a home. Many of our friends are new homeowners, and while some say the process was seamless, others say the exact opposite. Do you have any advice on renting vs. owning?
This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Will Wiard, an Arlington-based real estate broker. Please submit your questions via email.
Q. Do you have any tips on working with a real estate agent in a longer-term house hunt? I don’t need to buy immediately, and want to take the time to find the perfect place. I would like to find an agent who can recommend and show me properties that meet my criteria as they come on the market, as well as offer advice not biased by his or her personal interests.
This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Will Wiard, an Arlington-based real estate broker with Real Living| At Home. Please submit your questions via email.
Q. Should I have a test for lead-based paint before I buy a home that was built prior to 1978?
