Reston, VA Real Estate Video Blog with Paul Herrick

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:

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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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

My Two Part Selling Strategy Assures Your Satisfaction

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.

In the eleven years that I've been in real estate in Northern Virginia, people have constantly asked me one thing: What do you do to sell my home? Allow me to answer this for you...

My Plan of Action: 2 Parts

Part 1: The Passive Component
This part of my selling strategy is what I consider my 'passive' part. It involves the marketing of your home. When I put a home on the market I write a call to action, which relies on the reader to take action, so this is why I consider this phase of my plan the passive component. I utilize multiple avenues to get your home seen by the largest amount of buyers possible. This is a necessary part of my plan, but not the most effective part. The most effective piece to my plan comes in part two...

Part 2: The Active Component

I employ an active sales plan to sell your home. Every single morning I look for buyers and sellers from 8 a.m. to noon. I call my leads and talk to them, and even meet them face to face if I need to. This allows me to take control of the sale of your home for a more predictable and satisfactory home buying experience. I guarantee you that most other realtors will not be doing this much work to ensure that you get a great buyer and a great price for your home.

If you'd like to hear more about my plan, or if you have any other questions about Northern Virginia real estate, please contact me and I would be glad to address any of your issues. You can reach me at (703) 915-1377 or email me at herrickteam@gmail.com

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Why work with us?

When you hire Paul Herrick and his team, you are hiring a positive, helpful partner for buying or selling a home. Paul and his team utilize innovative marketing strategies and strong negotiation skills to get you the best deal possible for your home. Paul Herrick and his team are experts in Northern Virginia real estate and they bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate here.

Paul will work with you to find the right home at the right price for you, including all the neighborhood amenities that matter and all the criteria you have for your ideal home. You need someone who knows this area inside and out to be able to do so. When selling your home, Paul's team knows how to make your house look its best before you put it on the market. They will take care of everything you need, from start to close.

Paul Herrick
Keller Williams
11700 Plaza America Drive
Reston VA 20190
Office: 877-269-9111
Cell: 703-831-4131
HerrickTeam@Gmail.com

Paul Herrick Testimonials

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testimonials from happy clients

Burhan - "After working with him, I can definitely say that Paul is the best."

Ginger - "Paul really knows the business and stays focused on the client and what is best for them."

Sumera - "Paul worked very hard to sell our house and he took the time to keep open communication with us."

Alan - "We really wanted to sell our home quickly and Paul really helped us meet our objectives. We set a good price for the home and was able to get it on the market quickly. We actually sold it before our first open house using Paul’s unique tactics!"

Ken - "I have no complaints and I’m happy that we were able to sell my commercial property. Paul was very thorough and he always followed up with me, even when things weren’t happening he would still call me. He was so professional and knowledgeable and if I were to sell another home or anything, I would call Paul, he was great."

Spencer - "He took us through the whole process. We had never sold a home before and he just walked us through everything. He was really good about doing what he said he was going to do. If he told me he was going to follow up on certain time or certain day, he did that. It was really great!"

Avantika - "Pretty much from start to finish, he was excellent to work with and went above and beyond. He was very good at following up and checking in to make sure things were moving along quickly."

Aaron - "We sold the house. It was a pretty quick turnover. Paul did a great job getting the word out. He had to do a lot of back and forth with the contract, because the buyers wanted certain things fixed. Paul did a great job figuring out different ways for us to get those things done without having to hire a contractor. Some things were simple enough that I could take care of them myself. I thought that was very helpful."

Gisela -"Paul Herrick gave us exactly what we needed to get this deal. We had been dealing with another Realtor for almost a year and a half. In a very short period of time, Paul was able to get the buyers for the price that we were requesting. He was right on the money! He was experienced, and he was actually there for us to answer all of our questions. He was able to make the buyer confident that it was a good fit for them. He know what it takes to convince the buyer!"

Douglas -"Even before we signed with him, he helped us understand the market and how everything was going to go down. I thought that was above and beyond. My mom was the homeowner, and she loved his enthusiasm and work ethic. He was the third Realtor we worked with. The rest of them all just said that the market wasn’t good, but he definitely represented. There was a bit of a bidding war, and he got the house sold!"

Jerry -"He listened to what I needed. He showed me what was available at the time, and adjusted along the way. He fed it to me in a way that I could understand. At the end of the day, I was certainly happy with the product!"

Wayne -"I’ve worked with Paul Herrick on two occasions, once to buy a house and then to sell a house. He was very professional. Paul is always willing to go the extra mile and keep me informed on the process. He reached out to the buyers to facilitate negotiations, and he was able to reach an agreeable price. I’ve sold five houses, and I’d say he goes above and beyond compared to most Realtors!"

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

Three Reasons All Sellers Need to Get a Home Inspection

My Two Part Selling Strategy Assures Your Satisfaction