Thank You For an Amazing Year

12/28/17 • -1 min

Happy holidays! If you know anyone who is looking to sell their home or would like to join our awesome team, we’ve got a couple opportunities for you.

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I hope you had an amazing 2017 and that you hit all your goals for 2018. I just wanted to take some time to talk about the great year we’ve had, let you know about a couple opportunities we have available to you, and give you our sincerest gratitude for your support this year.

We have a brand-new inside salesperson in training today, and I’m really excited about the year we’ve had in 2017. Last month alone, we set over 100 buyer appointments for our agents, meaning we had 700 people register on our website. If you know anyone who is thinking about selling their home, we might have a buyer for them right now. We’d love to help them out.

If you know anyone who is thinking about selling their home, we might have a buyer for them right now.

I recently had an amazing trip to Seattle. I was invited by Zillow to come check out their headquarters. I got to see their operation, learn some of the great things they’re doing, and also learn about recruiting new people. We’re always looking for talented agents, admins, ISAs, cold callers, and more. If you or anyone you know is looking for a great team to join, please contact us.

Finally, I want to thank each and every one of you for working with us in 2017 and for the referrals you sent us. I truly appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.

I hope that you have a merry Christmas, a happy New Year, and that you crush all of your 2018 goals. Feel free to shoot me a message; I’d love to take you out to Starbucks, catch up, and see how things are going. Happy Holidays!

Happy holidays! If you know anyone who is looking to sell their home or would like to join our awesome team, we’ve got a couple opportunities for you.

Buying in Northern Virginia? Get a Full Home Search Here

Selling in Northern Virginia? Get a Free Home Value Report Here

If you know anyone who is thinking about selling their home, we might have a buyer for them right now.

Finally, I want to thank each and every one of you for working with us in 2017 and for the referrals you sent us. I truly appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.

Previous Episode

How Do This Year's Sales Prices Compare to Last Year?

It’s time for a look at some market statistics. Let’s find out how last year’s numbers compare to what we see today.

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Today I want to take a look at a few market statistics and see how things today compare to where we were at last year.

In Prince William County, the average sales price this time last year was $337,000. This year, that number has gone up to $350,000. In 2016, Fairfax County saw an average sales price of $480,000 compared to this year’s $500,000.

Stafford County’s average sales price in 2016 was $310,000. Now in 2017, the average has gone up by $20,000—now sitting at $330,000. Loudon County saw the same amount of growth, going from $440,000 in 2016 to $460,000 in 2017.

In Culpeper County, the average sales price was $261,000 last year. In 2017 the average is now $275,000.

Warren County has also gone up slightly. The average in 2016 was $212,000 and in 2017 is now $216,000.

While this growth in average sales price has been consistent across the board in our local areas, the growth in Fauquier County specifically is impressive. There, the average sales price has gone from $358,000 in 2016 to $389,000 today.

As you can see from these numbers, we’re experiencing a steady growth of about 3% a year. This points to a healthy market, which is always a great thing.

We’re experiencing a steady growth of about 3% a year.

Lastly, I wanted to announce that our team is growing, too. If you or anyone you know has been thinking about a career in real estate, we ask that you visit our website: www.JoinTheColganTeam.com.

We’re seeking talented, motivated individuals who have what it takes to become a part of our family. Last year alone we had 800 people register on our website to help with their real estate needs.

Additionally, we are always happy to take referrals. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, we want to help you succeed in your real estate goals.

If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

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5 Signs You’re About to Buy a Home You Can’t Afford

If you’ve noticed any of the five following signs occurring throughout your home search process, it might be an indication that you won’t be able to afford that home.

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During the home buying process, there are five signs to watch out for that indicate you’re about to purchase a home you won’t be able to afford.

1. The lender tries to get you to agree to creative financing terms. This could mean getting you into a balloon mortgage or adding a second mortgage—both are red flags.

2. You agree to a down payment assistance program without a true down payment saved up. This is a big mistake I’ve seen people make. Now, if you’re using a VA loan, that’s really good because you’re basically getting free money to borrow for no down payment. But often, down payment assistance programs can be a bad sign.

3. Due to an unfortunate incident, your savings have been diminished. In the event of a catastrophe like extreme car/home damage or loss of a job, you probably won’t be able to afford home payments in addition to getting those issues taken care of.

In the event of a catastrophe like extreme car/home damage or loss of a job, you probably won’t be able to afford home payments in addition to getting those issues taken care of.

4. Financing your down payment by borrowing from your 401(k), retirement account, Roth IRA, etc. These are signs you shouldn’t be purchasing a home yet.

5. You don’t have a good feeling about buying a new home. If you’re out looking for houses, you want to have a good feeling when you walk in. Make sure you’re buying the right house for you—don’t take advice from other people.

If you have any questions about affording a home or buying one in general, you can give us a call or send an email. We’d love to help you out.