Sellers can significantly influence the selling price of your property by preparing before putting it on the market. Here are some suggestions to improve a buyer's first impression of your home. Print this out and use it as a reference. General Remove clutter Remove cobwebs from ceilings and corners Remove paint splash on floor and cabinets Clean and polish door hardware and handrails Clean wall switches and outlet covers Clean and tidy basement and attic storage Add plants and flowers throughout the house   House Exterior Sealed driveway Weed-free driveway and walkways Healthy, weed-free, and trimmed lawn Trees and shrubs trimmed Wash front steps and porch Check front doorbell and bell light Clean or replace welcome mat Repair and repaint fences and gates Clean gutters and downspouts C... 08/05/2008

Fairfax City Virginia Homes for Sale - Fairfax City Homes Market Report Single Family Detached Homes August 1, 2008.  There are over Active Listings 92 homes for sale in Fairfax City Virginia as of today August 1, 2008.  (These are single family detached homes for sale and are fee simple home owner ship.)  This high price of actively listed Fairfax City home for sale is $1,799,950 in the Pickett's Reserve subdivision and the low price of a Fairfax City VA home for sale is $270,000 in the Warren Woods subdivision.  There are 14 Fairfax City homes under contract with a high price of $1,250,000 and the low price in Fairfax City Va of $247,900. 0 Fairfax City Homes is under contract with a 'Cntg/KO' and 15 with a 'Cntg/NO KO' Fairfax City Homes - 0 'Cntg/KO' Fairfax City Homes - 15 'Cntg/NO... 08/01/2008

Recently my team and I satisfied another buyer in the Fairfax Virginia area. They even provided a testimonial and a referral of a close friend within weeks of our working together. The search process lasted a little over a day when this gem surfaced. It met their precise criteria and in addition was meticulously maintained offering move in condition to my buyers. They instantly fell in love. Fortunately the stars were aligned and the seller was happy to negotiate a lower price and coordinate move dates to accommodate my buyers current lease demands. We settled in a few short week with a rent back. Today the new owners couldn't be happier!         Whether youre looking for townhouses or single family home or a fee simple condominium we can help. Call us today for help in Fairfax Or Fairf... 07/31/2008

IT'S A GREAT TIME TO BUY A NEW HOME IN FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA. Homes With Quick Delivery * Buyer Rebates * Builders Offering Incentives * Discounted Prices FAIRFAX VIRGINIA NEW HOMES.  Home builders in Fairfax County VA have homes to sell.  Many builders have homes in inventory ready for immediate delivery.  These homes have usually been discounted dramatically from the original price and the builders need to sell.  Large well financed builders have speculated and made the investment in construction.  These homes are ready for you now.  Homes in Fairfax County, City of Fairfax, ready for quick delivery. City Zip5 ListPrice BR BathsAll   Style YrBlt BUYER REBATE Fairfax 22033 $499,990 3 4   Town House 2008 $5,000 Fairfax 22031 $539,990 3 4   Town House 2008 $5,500 Fairfax 22030 $956,35... 07/19/2008

Old Town Fairfax has a new bistro and wine retailer you have to check out. The Wine House is located at 3950 University Drive, #212. You can also check out their website www.winehouseonline.com. One thing that caught my eye is they offer free wine tasting at 5pm Mon-Sat.  Their food has been described as Light european fare. You can either dine in or buy wine to enjoy at home. 07/10/2008

Fairfax County       Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the county's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment.       Area Profile There are 395 square miles and 252,828 acres of land. (Fairfax County Department of Systems Management for Human Services, 2004) The average temperature is 54.2 degrees. (Fairfax County Department of Systems Management for Human Services, 2004) Fairfax County has more residents than seven states: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont and Wy... 07/10/2008

I wanted to let everyone know that a favorite local establishment, the Austin Grill, has opened a new grab-and-go restaurant in downtown Fairfax. It's apparently been open for a few months, I don't know how I missed it! It's the Austin Grill Custom Burrito Shop and is located at 3955 Chain Bridge Road. Check out their menu at www.austingrill.com. They are going for a similiar concept to Chipotle. Another notable point is the location is run on green energy.   06/26/2008

This week I have two ratified contracts for buyers. The first buyer ratified is for 15092 Wetherburn Drive in Centreville. This home was listed for $559,000 and is a single family home with 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and located on .22 Acre lot in the Xanadu Estates. The buyer ratified is 19240 Sinder House Court in Leesburg. This 4 Bedroom, 2.55 Bath Single Family Home was listed for $436,900. If you are interested in looking for or selling your home, please contact me  Read my Market Update   Donny and Meredith SamsonSamson RealtyAssociate BrokerNVAR Top ProducerDirect 703-864-48944 - 4 1/2% Full Service ListingsCash Back to my homebuyershttp://www.dmsamson.com/       06/24/2008

Featured listings for the week of June 24th. This week 20416 Cool Fern Sq. went under contract after being back on the market for less than a week. 43123 Holtby Sq was listed for Rent. For more information on any of these fine properties please call me directly at 703-864-4894 or visit my web site www.dmsamson.com Thanks and have a safe and happy summer!   2968 Cyrandall Valley RoadTownhouse 3 bedrooms 1 full/1 partial baths $367,500 1,400 sqft Oakton, VA UNDER CONTRACT 20416 Cool Fern SquareTownhouse 3 bedrooms 2 full/1 partial baths $259,900 1,307 sqft Ashburn, VA 6328 Field Flower TrailTownhouse 3 bedrooms 3 full/1 partial baths $324,900 1,840 sqft Centreville, VA UNDER CONTRACT 9064 Tanyard LaneTownhouse 3 bedrooms 2 full/2 partial baths $429,999 1,712 sqft Lorton, VA UNDER CONTRACT... 06/24/2008

Celebrate Fairfax! FestivalJune 6th - 8th, 2008Fairfax County Government CenterNorthern Virginia's largest community-wide celebration, arrives June 6-8, 2008 to the Fairfax County Government Center.  Presented by Celebrate Fairfax, Inc, the annual festival hosts tens of thousands of visitors during the three-day run.   The 25-acre site is magically filled with fascinating sights and sounds as more than 400 exhibitors, food vendors, crafters and interactive activities are included in the annual celebration. Celebrate Fairfax! showcases live concerts on seven stages, an interactive SciTech Center and ExxonMobil Children's Avenue, the Virginia Lottery Laser Spectactular, Petting Zoo, X-Treme Zone, great festival foods, and the award winning County Expo program.    Nightly fireworks, prese... 06/04/2008

Big price improvement today on the "Conforming/Jumbo" Loans ($417K to $729K). Example         $600K Loan amount, 80% LTV, 720 credit score, Virginia LoanRefinance           5/1 Arm 5.625%             30 yr fixed 6.125%This example has 0 points and is based on closing in 30 days from lock. Current pricing on purchase transactions are strong as well.Donny and Meredith SamsonSamson RealtyAssociate BrokerNVAR Top ProducerDirect 703-864-48944 - 4 1/2% Full Service ListingsCash Back to my homebuyershttp://www.dmsamson.com/  05/08/2008

Celebrate Fairfax! FestivalJune 6th - 8th, 2008Fairfax County Government CenterNorthern Virginia's largest community-wide celebration, arrives June 6-8, 2008 to the Fairfax County Government Center.  Presented by Celebrate Fairfax, Inc, the annual festival hosts tens of thousands of visitors during the three-day run.   The 25-acre site is magically filled with fascinating sights and sounds as more than 400 exhibitors, food vendors, crafters and interactive activities are included in the annual celebration. Celebrate Fairfax! showcases live concerts on seven stages, an interactive SciTech Center and ExxonMobil Children's Avenue, the Virginia Lottery Laser Spectactular, Petting Zoo, X-Treme Zone, great festival foods, and the award winning County Expo program.    Nightly fireworks, presen... 05/07/2008

 The 13th Annual Walk for the Animals - Rain or Shine!May 10, 2008 at Bluemont Park - 8:30 AMOn Saturday, May 10th (rain or shine), the Animal Welfare League of Arlington will kick off Arlington's Neighborhood Day with the 13th Annual Walk for the Animals to help raise money for homeless animals in our community. Come join nearly 500 people and 300 dogs at Bluemont Park for a 3-mile walk or a 1-mile stroll -- or simply come and enjoy the various activities and demonstrations. The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is a private, non-profit, progressive humane society with more than 60 years of experience helping animals, their families and the community. The League is committed to the humane treatment of animals and to the promotion of animal welfare. The League provides temporary care a... 05/06/2008

Here's a new easy way to raise money for your favorite cause. Just start using www.GoodSearch.com as your search engine and online shopping mall. Every time you search the Internet or make an online purchase at one of their partner merchants, GoodSearch makes a donation to your favorite nonprofit or school and it's powered by Yahoo! so you get great search results!One great Cause I search for is: A Forever Home Rescue Foundation- Chantilly, VA They are an animal rescue organization  05/06/2008

Annual Yard Sale - Saturday, May 17The SPCA of Northern VA is holding our annual yardsale on Sat, May 17 from 9am until 2pm in Fairfax, Virginia.Are you doing...or thinking about doing your Spring Cleaning? Remember the SPCA when you are going through your stuff and find that lamp your aunt Mable gave you that you never liked. Well someone might like it! Donate it to the SPCA yardsale. We'd love to have that stuff you don't really need anymore. Just please be sure the things you donate are clean, unbroken, and in working order. Baby and kid's clothing is good, but please don't donate adult clothing. It doesn't sell very well.You'll get a donation receipt for your 2008 tax returns! DROP-OFF DATES:Sun, May 11 - 1 pm - 4 pmWed, May 14 - 6 pm - 9 pmIt is helpful to know in advance what drop... 05/01/2008

For more information on any of my listings please visit my website http://www.dmsamson.com/.If you are interested in looking for or selling your home, please contact me. UNDER CONTRACT in 2 weeks!9108 Bowler DriveTownhouse 4 bedrooms 4 full/1 partial baths $424,900 2,244 sqft Fairfax, VA9702 Main StreetSingle Family House 3 bedrooms 3 full/1 partial baths $389,900 1,716 sqft Fairfax, VA6328 Field Flower TrailTownhouse 3 bedrooms 3 full/1 partial baths $349,900 1,840 sqft Centreville, VA4179 Whitlow PlaceSingle Family House 7 bedrooms 4 full/1 partial baths $675,000 2,996 sqft Chantilly, VA9064 Tanyard LaneTownhouse 3 bedrooms 2 full/2 partial baths $449,999 1,712 sqft Lorton, VAUNDER CONTRACT22521 Maison Carree SquareTownhouse 3 bedrooms 2 full/2 partial baths $365,000 2,047 sqft Ashbur... 04/29/2008

 Date: May 12, 2008 Time:12:00 AM - 12:00 PM Facility: EmploymentGuide.com EmploymentGuide.com Washington, DC 20001 E-mail Contact: jeff.lebel@employmentguide.com Description: Online Job Fair for Employers Entry-Level, Mid-Career, and Professional Candidates Visit http://www.employmentguide.com/jobfairdetails.html?JobfairID=2562 May 12th-May 25th, 2008 to learn more about the many positions open at MId-Atlantic employers.Apply online to their many positions and get hired now!Register in advance by clicking the Apply Now button on the EmploymentGuide.com homepage.Many full-time and part-time jobs available in the Baltimore, Richmond, and Washington, DC areas make this truly a Mid-Atlantic recruiting event. Donny and Meredith SamsonSamson RealtyAssociate BrokerNVAR Top ProducerDirect 703-... 04/24/2008

  I give CASH BACK* TO ALL OF MY HOMEBUYERS.  Whether you're looking for your first home, your dream home or an investment property, I'm committed to providing you with the highest quality buyer service. When making the type of investment that buying a home requires, you deserve to have all the latest market information and the very best advice, both of which I can provide you with. *subject to lender restrictions My Homebuyer's Cash Back program means ...     • Sellers and builders generally pay all realtor commission!• I give back to my buyers ($1000 per $100,000 of the purchase price) from my commission* on New Construction.• I give back to my buyers $500 per $100,000 of the purchase price from my commission* on resale homes.• I subscribe to a special service with the Realtor MRIS Sy... 04/24/2008

 UNDER CONTRACT in just 2 weeks!9108 Bowler Drive, Fairfax, VAAll Brick 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhouse. Tons of upgrades throughout the home. This remodeled Kitchen has it all! Granite counter tops, 42" maple cabinets, gleaming hardwood flooring & more! Large Bedrooms and Master Suite. All baths updated w/new vanities. The lower level features a spacious Family Room, an updated Full Bath, large Laundry Room and 4th Bedroom. Tilt-in windows & vinyl wrapped trim. New 6 panel doors & light fixtures throughout. Fenced brick patio perfect for outdoor entertaining. Pride of ownership shows! Convenient parking just steps away! Great Fairfax Location!   Visit my website at http://www.dmsamson.com/ to see virtual tour and pictures.Donny and Meredith SamsonSamson RealtyAssociate BrokerNVAR Top Pro... 04/23/2008

 UNDER CONTRACT in just 2 weeks!9108 Bowler Drive, Fairfax, VAAll Brick 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhouse. Tons of upgrades throughout the home. This remodeled Kitchen has it all! Granite counter tops, 42" maple cabinets, gleaming hardwood flooring & more! Large Bedrooms and Master Suite. All baths updated w/new vanities. The lower level features a spacious Family Room, an updated Full Bath, large Laundry Room and 4th Bedroom. Tilt-in windows & vinyl wrapped trim. New 6 panel doors & light fixtures throughout. Fenced brick patio perfect for outdoor entertaining. Pride of ownership shows! Convenient parking just steps away! Great Fairfax Location!  Visit my website at http://www.dmsamson.com/ to see virtual tour and pictures. Donny and Meredith SamsonSamson RealtyAssociate BrokerNVAR Top Pro... 04/22/2008