This is one thing that really bugs me, and I've got to get it off my chest here. A lot of people think that all Realtors on the Virginia Peninsula do the same thing, so it doesn't really matter who you choose to list your home—but that couldn't be further from the truth.
Whether you call me or not, homeowners should know that they're always better served by a local Realtor than one from out of town.
Here are the top 4 reasons you should use a local Realtor to sell your home in Williamsburg or Yorktown:
4) Better knowledge.
We're local experts through experience, not because of online research. We get our information over lunch at Schooners Grill Poquoson, from a weekly community meeting at a local service club, or while buying fresh vegetables by the waterfront at Yorktown Market Days.
We know what it's really like to live here. We know what the schools are like. We know what communities have the best sidewalks or cul-de-sacs for playing on summer nights. We know how far out is "too far" if you want a little land with all the conveniences of town or even high-speed internet. We know the best place to get coffee, the best seat in the theater to watch a local performance, and even the best place to get tater tots or tacos.
3) Better connections.
Since we live, work and play here in Yorktown/Williamsburg, that means we also have hyper-local connections. If your home needs a little work (like most do) to get it listed for top dollar, we can help you find the handyman, roofer, electrician, HVAC specialist or plumber to help! We have a list of people we know and trust to do the very best job. Plus, we know all the local laws, municipal services, wells, septics and other things that are common in rural homes. We can also help you make sense of city development projects, HOAs, zoning and bylaws, and any bureaucratic processes you encounter.
2) Better exposure.
Local Realtors here have access to multiple listing services that out-of-town agents don't. That means we know our market trends, but they don't. On top of that, we are the only agents here in Yorktown/Williamsburg that use a specific marketing strategy to ensure your home gets in front of tens of thousands of eyeballs! Our average listing tour video gets more than 55,000 views. We spend a lot of time (and a lot of money) making sure our strategy will get the most exposure for your home.
1) Better service.
And because we live here, we have more "skin in the game." We can't afford NOT to give you the best service and experience. Sure, out-of-town agents may get away with coming to your house one time and then showing up for closing... but wouldn't you expect more from your neighbor? We think so. Our reputation is on the line. And because we live here in Yorktown/Williamsburg with you, what we do (or don't do) actually matters.
Thanks for listening to my rant. If you have any questions about buying, selling or living here in Yorktown/Williamsburg, give me a call.
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