How Engagement Works, Compensation
Every engagement starts with a complimentary consultation,
in person by phone or by video
We talk through what you're looking for, your budget, your timeline, and the markets that actually fit. Before any showings happen, we walk through the Buyer Representation Agreement together, set a clear compensation figure, and discuss who is likely to pay it in your specific transaction. The agreement can be written for a single property, a short term, or a longer search.
Under Virginia law (Va. Code § 54.1-2132, as amended effective July 1, 2025) and the National Association of REALTORS® settlement effective August 17, 2024, a signed buyer representation agreement is required before a real estate agent can show you any home, in person or by virtual tour. The agreement covers scope, term, and compensation. Your compensation is fully negotiable and is not set by law. The first consultation is complimentary and carries no obligation.
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The Daily Two-Hour Search
Your auto feed catches what fits the filters. The daily manual search catches the mispriced, the badly photographed, and the overlooked.
Honest Reads
Even When It Kills the Deal A flawless staging job cannot hide a bowed foundation wall. When the risk is not worth it, you will hear it straight, and we will walk away together.
Do I really need 20 percent down?
About ninety percent of the people I talk to assume they do. Most of the time that is not the case on a primary home. A first-time buyer can often bring as little as three to three and a half percent, and a VA or USDA loan can be zero percent down. Closing costs come on top of the down payment, title fees, lender fees, and your inspections, so we budget for the true cost to purchase, not just the down payment.
Should I talk to a lender or an agent first?
What should I expect from the home inspection? A: Things will almost always come up, even on a new house, and that is a good thing: you want defects found. Before every inspection we meet, and I explain what to expect during the inspection and in the report, so nothing lands as a scary surprise.
How long does buying actually take?
From ratified contract to closing is typically 30 days right now, though I have closed in two weeks and seen contracts extend past 60. The search itself varies more: first-time buyers average three to four weeks of touring, move-up buyers and downsizers run anywhere from 30 days to a few months, and dream-home searches can take a year or more, because dream-home criteria are acute.
Start the Buyer Conversation
Whether you're a first-time buyer, a move-up family, a downsizer, or relocating to Northern Virginia, the next step is a real conversation about the move you're actually making. Call now or use the form to schedule a consultation.
Clients We Serve : Ashburn • Leesburg • Warrenton • Woodbridge • Manassas • Loudoun County • Fauquier County • Prince William County • Fairfax County • Culpeper County
Phone: (571) 400-1988
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00AM to 6:00PM
(Closed Saturday & Sunday)