At Herrick Realty Services, We Focus on the Needs of Our Customers



There are many great Northern Virginia area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (703) 831-4131 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions. 

3 Keys to Superb Customer Service
There is much more to real estate than just taking and selling a listing. When you add in customer service, you then have a formula for continued growth and success. I have pinpointed 3 factors to great customer service in real estate:
  1. Regular Communication: We're dealing with the largest investment of your life, so as realtors, we need to know anything and everything from you in order to get the best possible result out of your transaction.
  2. Anticipation in Solving Problems: We have weekly calls with our clients where we discuss what's going on, and in the process of these conversations, we attempt to solve any problems before they arise. Before anything ever becomes an issue, we like to have the problems taken care of. This provides a smooth & worry-free transaction.
  3. Eliminate the Drama: Real estate agents do not have any emotional attachments to the properties that they are selling, and because of this, they can make clear-headed and more informed decisions. We don't worry about memories when we sell a home, we only worry about getting you a good deal and satisfying all your wants and needs. 
If you would like to work with a team that puts your wants and needs at the forefront of its business, then contact me today. I can be reached via phone or email, and I am always willing to sit down and discuss your wants and needs with you. 

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Three Reasons All Sellers Need to Get a Home Inspection



There are many great Northern Virginia area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (703) 831-4131 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions. 
 
When Preparing Your Home for Sale - Get a Home Inspection!
I'm here today to talk to you about why you need a home inspector, and I've come up with three different reasons why you should hire one if you're selling.
  1. Making Repairs at Your Own Speed: The inspector will likely come up with a long list of repairs that need to be made on your home, and because you've hired an inspector before you sell you can then go along and make these repairs at your own convenience. Some repairs will be more time consuming and expensive than others, and some may be critical to selling your home. Once you know which repairs are necessary, you can then go ahead and make them. 
  2. Negotiating with Your Buyer: Buyers will usually hire a home inspector roughly 10 days into Escrow. If you know which repairs are the most important to your home, then you can negotiate with the buyer and compare your home inspection with theirs. Usually when you're in the Escrow process as a seller, you're most concerned with where you're going to be living next. Getting a home inspection as a seller will remind you that your selling process is not over, and it will help you negotiate the best possible terms for the sale of your property.
  3. Mindshare: As I said before, when you're 10 days in to the Escrow period, your thoughts are usually not centered around your current home. When you get a home inspection, it can help to ease the stress associated with the closing process. When you can quit worrying about your current home, you can then begin to think about selling your next property. 
These are just a few reasons I believe it is a smart decision to hire an inspector if you're selling your home. Also, if you would like the names of inspectors that I would recommend, then please give me a call and I can tell you about them.

I can be reached at (703) 915-1377 or you can email me via herrickteam@gmail.com