Today’s Peak Performer message is about SUCCESS! Success has a lot to do with just showing up! Be present and learn more about success in Scott’s latest video!
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Real estate
A Quick Minute of Motivation…
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Scott’s Market Minute 3/10/17
This week in Northern Virginia Real Estate … it’s CRAZY out there… just like the weather!
Interested in putting your house on the market or finding your perfect home? Give me a call 703-652-5777 or scottmacdonald@remax.net
A Quick Minute of Motivation
In this new motivational series, Scott will highlight how to become a Peak Performer.
Step FOUR – Part of your daily routine should include following up and following through with people – when you tell someone you are going to do something for them, do it! Be reliable and accountable; this will lead to your success down the road. Watch this video to learn more….
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Now go sell something!
March Market Update
The real estate market in Northern Virginia continues its roll into the Spring selling season. Inventory on resale homes has risen slightly, but so have sales. The slight rise in interest rates have not slowed things down and we don’t expect anything to change. The nice thing if you are looking to buy, you now have more selection – but if the house is in great condition, you will be in a competitive situation. You will definitely want to put your best foot forward in this type of buying scenario.
Here are a few tips to consider when looking to buy a home:
- Offer at least full price with an escalation clause or go
in with your highest and best – usually above list price to secure the home. - Put down a large Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) – if you are putting a down payment of 5%, make your EMD 5%.
- Have a very short finance contingency timeframe and have your lender call the listing agent to discuss your qualifications.
- Waive the appraisal if and only if you are confident in the value, you have the cash available to make up the difference and it is a home you absolutely cannot live without.
- Conduct a home inspection for informational purposes only with the right to void if you discover anything you were not expecting to find or if a repair is costlier than you expected.
- Determine the seller’s timeframe and add that date as your settlement date. If they need a longer timeframe to close, consider adding free rentback period with an early close so they are not worried about a long, drawn out closing.
- Cover all your own closing costs.
- Do not ask for a home warranty paid for by the seller.
- Write a personal letter to the seller explaining why you want to be the next home owner.
These tips won’t guarantee you will get the house, but they will help.
If you are thinking of buying, please call me to discuss your situation in more detail and how we can make these suggestions work for you. If you are selling, I have strategies to discuss with you on pricing, staging, and how to handle multiple contracts when they come in on your house – if you don’t want to wait until next month.
Happy Spring!
You can reach me at scottmacdonald@macdonaldhomes.com or 703-652-5777
A Quick Minute of Motivation
In this new motivational series, Scott will highlight how to become a Peak Performer.
Step THREE – Realize there are no shortcuts to success! Work hard, be persistent and have a plan of action!
Thanks for the excellent feedback on this motivational series!!
Need more motivation – feel free to contact Scott at 703-652-5777 or scottmacdonald@remax.net
Scott’s Market Minute 2/24/17
A spring housing market in February? Is it possible?
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A Quick Minute of Motivation…
Becoming a Peak Performer – Part 2
In this new motivational series, Scott will highlight how to become a Peak Performer.
Step TWO – Make the right choices. We make choices on a daily basis, choices that effect every aspect of our lives and the future. The choices you make today, lead to the decisions you make tomorrow, that get you the results that you have in the future. Watch this quick video to learn more….
Need more motivation – feel free to contact Scott at 703-652-5777 or scottmacdonald@remax.net
Scott’s Market Minute 2/17/17
Great weather this weekend makes for a great time to buy a home! Look for lots of buyers to be out “shopping” this weekend!
Contact Scott MacDonald, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Gateway for more information and a personal assessment to meet your goals.703-652-5777 or scottmacdonald@remax.net
A Quick Minute of Motivation…
Peak Performer Insights – Part 1
In this new motivational series, Scott will share some highlights on how to become a Peak Performer.
Step One – Time management and scheduling. Set up a to do list, prioritize them, add them to your calendar, stick to your schedule to accomplish more tasks – no multitasking.
Need more motivation – feel free to contact Scott at 703-652-5777 or scottmacdonald@remax.net
Scott's Motivation and Real Estate Market Updates 