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If you’re like me, you’re noticing real estate signs all over the city pointing you in the direction of an open house or a house for sale.  You’re hearing that sales are up and prices are up as well.  Here are some facts that confirm what you’ve heard: Real estate activity has been at its highest...
05/13/2015
I had a great conversation with a friend this past week.  While meeting in his office at Wells Fargo, a question came up--”Why not communicate directly with the Seller in a real estate transaction?  Why is it important to ask a real estate agent to represent you?” I answered his question with a q...
05/13/2015
  One of my clients has just decided to write a contract on a great house!  We negotiated the contract and now we’re in the inspection phase.   As I coach her through this phase of buying a home, I’m realizing that the true goal of the inspection is not to renegotiate the contract or to get “fair...
05/06/2015
I’m in! I’m officially a member of Société 2015.  This means that Charlotte Shirey & Associates is one of many businesses across that region that is an active supporter of the Richmond 2015 UCI Road World Championships that will take place from September 19-27. I’m pretty stoked about having the ...
03/24/2015
There’s no right or wrong time to call a realtor and there’s no need to wait until you have all your ducks in a row! The scenarios below show how I was able to assist in various circumstances.  All three situations presented excellent opportunities to provide guidance to different families and in...
03/03/2015
I am never too busy for your referrals. If you are an agent referring a client to me, I promise to give you regular updates. I will check in with you throughout the process to let you know what to expect and when. When you refer someone to me, I promise to be careful and clear with the follow up ...
02/12/2015
  Why Charlotte Shirey & Associates for First Time Homebuyers Education is a major part of the home buying experience. You're already thinking about next year, and wondering what it will take to buy a home in 2015. The first thing you want to do is Scout out where you want to live. It isn't enou...
01/29/2015
The process of uprooting your life and your family to move to a new area can be overwhelming. Think about asking me to interview and hand pick a Realtor in your new city.  I can help you navigate that process. I have a great network of agents that are a phone call away from helping you.     Here’...
01/21/2015
Where are the Fireworks in the RVA   If you are going to be in the area on the Fourth of July, there is no shortage of firework for you and the family.   RVA Fireworks on the James   This is being dubbed as "Patriotic Family Fun" with performances by SPARC (School of Performing Arts in the Richmo...
07/03/2013
I just had to call my Seller to let them know that the all-cash offer we recieved from an out of the country Buyer was a SCAM. Imagine getting an email from a reputable agent in your area with the contract DOCS on a luxury home listing for an all cash deal, contingent only upon inspection, closin...
08/02/2011
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