Buying a Home? Let us help you make it a joyful journey. Please enjoy the fun and informative blog posts from Buyer's Edge, the top-producing Exclusive Buyers Agents in the Nation's Capital Region. Celebrating the Home. Design. Inspiration. Joy.
In contrast to big, traditional real estate brokers in the Washington, DC Metro Area, Exclusive Buyer's Agents prioritize homebuyers' goals without a selling mentality. Their allegiance ensures a 100% single-focused business model and loyalty, as they don't have in-house listings to promote, bonuses tied to selling listings, or under contract to get the highest price at the best terms for their sellers.
Read MoreAt the Buyer’s Edge Real Estate, our Exclusive Buyer’s Agents think it’s important for homebuyers to do all their homework before they hire a Buyer’s Agent to represent and protect their best interests throughout the entire home buying process. Here are just a few interview questions homebuyers might want to consider asking while doing their research.
Read MoreMake your guest room feel like home: create the ultimate “Forget-Me-Not” Guest Basket. Easy checklist and direct links to products included. With the holidays approaching, now is the perfect time to prepare your guest room for family and friends. Many of them will have traveled a long way to visit, and the goal of any host is to make them feel welcome, loved, and comfortable. Their guest room should make them feel like they are home. Maybe even a little better than home!
Read MoreUse the Buyer’s Edge Guest Room Checklist to set up your luxurious guest room. The key to creating a peaceful retreat for houseguests is to design a bedroom that will give your guests that luxury, hotel experience. Go ahead and pamper them. Make them feel welcomed and loved. Think about all the details and then go the extra step and personalize them for all your guests.
Read MoreKnow the differences between exclusive buyer's agents and buyer's agents. Unconditional loyalty is the key difference. In the Washington, DC metro area home buyers have a choice.
Read MoreUse this easy Winter Preparation Checklist for Homeowners to prepare your home for winter now. Frantically trying to winterize your home before a snowstorm when it's freezing cold outside is definitely no fun. At Buyer’s Edge | BuyersAgent.com, we have created this Home Winter Maintenance Checklist with 16 Top Tips to help homeowners. When followed, it’s a step-by-step review of the critical structural and mechanical systems that must be in good working order before winter is in full swing.
Read MoreBuyer's Edge, True Buyer Agents, offers homebuyers one of The Best Recommended Home Services and Contractor List. Home service providers and contractors can't "buy" their way onto the List. The only way their names are found on our list is if they have been referred by one of our exclusive buyer's agents, home buying clients, a trusted home services resource, or another real estate professional.
Read MoreWashingtonian Magazine named Stephen Carpenter-Israel, President and Broker, one of DMV's 2023 Top 100 Best Real Estate Agents. This recognition underscores our commitment to excellence and innovative practices in the real estate landscape.
Read MoreSchools are out for the Summer in the DMV! What are your plans for September? Summer is here, and children are out of school. The spring real estate market has calmed down, so summer is a great time to buy a home, move in, and settle before school starts in September. Homebuyers all have different priorities when choosing a home to purchase. Some folks are relocating to the Washington, DC Metro Area. Some current residents want a bigger house, and some homebuyers seek the ideal public school option for their families.
Read MoreSave the Hummingbirds! What it takes to attract these beauties to your home. The Best Hummingbird Feeder should be simple to use, easy to clean, and bright red. It's almost hummingbird time, but these most remarkable birds in the world (at least in our view) may be feeling the impact of climate change, and, happily, we can help. Find out how. Exclusive Buyers Agents with Buyer's Edge give great advice on how to make a garden perfect for hummingbirds in DC, MD, VA.
Read MoreWill the Washington, DC Metro Area real estate market crash in 2023? What can homebuyers expect. Look at a few homes that sold between 1,000,000 - 1,200,000 in the last few months.
Read MoreWhat’s a flitch beam? Can I take down this structural wall? Since many homebuyers in the Washington, DC Metro area today are moving away from homes with traditional, separate, living spaces, our Exclusive Buyer Agents are constantly being asked about opening up structural walls to expand kitchens into dining areas or family rooms.
Read MoreOld House and Basement Water Problems! What can you do about it? There are wet basement solutions. Ask how to stop the leaks from coming. Are sump pumps a solution for your homebuyers? At Buyer’s Edge in the Nation’s Capital, our Exclusive Buyer’s Agents are regularly showing homes for sale with leaking basements and moldy conditions. Homebuyers are naturally afraid of these issues as they represent not only a significant expense to remediate, but also health and environmental concerns.
Read MoreTop 28 Most Expensive Houses Sold in the Washington, DC Metro Area in 2022. Stephen Carpenter-Israel, Exclusive Buyer’s Broker with Buyer’s Edge, Represents Homebuyers for One of These Top 28 Luxury Homes.
Read More8 Tips for Setting a Beautiful Holiday Table. Create a Pretty Holiday Table to Remember ... Step-by-step table-setting tips are key to hosting lovely December holiday dinner parties.
Read MoreHomes Sold for Around $500,000 - $600,000 in the Last 30 Days.
Recent Residential Sales in the Greater Washington, DC Metro Area
At Buyer’s Edge | BuyersAgent.com, we think it’s fun to share just a few examples of residential sales in the Greater Washington, DC Metro Area. Each month we pick a different price point so homebuyers searching for real estate property can explore and compare homes, condos, and townhomes in various locations around Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Stephen Carpenter-Israel, President/Broker of Buyer's Edge Real Estate Company in the Greater Washington, DC Metro, recently had the rare opportunity to represent the homebuyers of an extraordinary property called Clifton Farm in Berryville, Virginia. The 411-acre farm is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and owned by George Washington's cousin. Stephen's past clients were intrigued by the manor home built in 1834 and the surrounding property. When they learned that Clifton Farm was heading for auction by Hall and Hall Auctions, the homebuyers asked Steve to represent them. They wanted to maintain their privacy as they pursued the purchase of this one-of-a-kind estate only an hour away from Washington, DC.
Read MoreWhere Does Your Property Property Line Start? As Exclusive Buyer’s Agents, it’s critical to educate homebuyers of potential pitfalls before they buy a new home when it comes to understanding where the property line starts and how wide is the right of way on the county road. We strive to identify environmental hazards and possible solutions depending if the homebuyer or real estate investor's plans to renovate with an addition to the home or tear down and rebuild. Understanding where the property lines are is essential to making the best decision when determining if the property is right for their needs and vision.
Read MoreThe crane is a symbol of honor, peace, courage, and loyalty. Cranes are majestic, graceful birds that mate for life and are extremely loyal partners. Legend says that anyone who folds 1,000 cranes will be granted their greatest wish. Placed strategically inside the home, the folded cranes are said to bring good luck, fortune, and health.
Read MoreAt Buyer’s Edge | BuyersAgent.com, we thought it would be fun to share just a few examples of residential sales in the Greater Washington, DC Metro Area each month. We’ll pick a price point, so homebuyers searching for real estate property can explore and compare homes, condos, and townhomes in different locations around Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Read MoreOur unique Exclusive Buyer's Broker model, exclusively represents homebuyers and never-sellers, offers a genuine fiduciary relationship of transparency and trust. This means we solely focus on your best interests, providing unbiased advice and negotiating the best deals for you.
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