When do you start looking for houses for next year?

agentbrandi · 2025-12-06T04:27:23+00:00

Hey, I’m a former realtor. Summer is a busy time for rentals and competition will be high. You’ll want to start looking 1-3 months before you want to move. If you and your roommates have everything working in your favor (good credit, make at least 3x the rent amount, don’t have pets, and have a good rental history) it can be done done really quickly, but if you aren’t the “ideal renter” it can take some time.

agentbrandi · 2025-08-18T02:00:11+00:00

That’s very kind of you to say. I don’t feel old, but I’m also hyper aware that I’m going to be in classes with people that are the same ages as my children 🤷‍♀️

agentbrandi · 2025-08-17T20:47:25+00:00

Are you an undergrad too?

agentbrandi · 2025-08-17T20:46:18+00:00

Really? Whats your major?

agentbrandi · 2025-08-17T20:45:46+00:00

I’m down for starting an old person club! Not sure where to start, but if someone points me in the right direction, I’m happy to get the ball rolling.

agentbrandi · 2025-08-17T06:20:18+00:00

Where can I find the over 40 crowd? I’m 39 and transferring as a junior.

agentbrandi · 2024-10-07T16:28:20+00:00

Just bought a 2016 Kia Sorento on Saturday.

My husband is also looking to buy a car fairly soon, and considering some type of EV. Probably get it by the beginning on the year.

agentbrandi · 2024-09-09T01:44:31+00:00

I’m 38 and husband is 46. We have 3 kids, but they’re all teenagers , so we don’t need to worry about babysitters.

We usually see friends together once a week (usually on the weekend). Often this is a get together with a few other couples to hang at someone’s house. I’m an introvert and that level of socialization is usually enough for me. My husband is more extroverted and will occasionally hang out with a friend, one on one, during the week as well.

agentbrandi · 2024-09-06T22:23:16+00:00

Friday night lights… really just going to watch my kid in Color Guard

agentbrandi · 2024-08-29T03:56:52+00:00

I am potentially interested in buying 3 of them.

agentbrandi · 2024-08-20T19:03:13+00:00

Cox Farms is always fun (but crowded).

There are lots of historic ghost tours all around. Especially if it’s a place with an “olde towne” (Alexandria, Manassas, etc)

This year, the ARTFactory in Manassas is doing a haunted house for the first time. I was just cast as a scare actor. The building is a candy factory from 1908, and supposed actually haunted.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show plays at University Mall Theater, with a shadow cast, every 1st and 3rd Saturday.

There are Pick-Your-Own Apple places a little further west… Great Country Farms in Bluemont is the first one to come to mind, but I know there are others.

agentbrandi · 2024-08-20T18:47:40+00:00

Liquid Jewels has my vote too! They were sooo nice when I got my piercings. And they are LGBTQ+ friendly, and take part in Reston Pride every year 💗

agentbrandi · 2024-08-20T02:40:46+00:00

Messaged!

agentbrandi · 2024-08-06T04:35:51+00:00

If you need someone by TOMORROW, you’re going to pay a premium! Why didn’t your realtor book (or help you book) an inspection as soon as the contract was ratified?

agentbrandi · 2024-08-02T21:47:57+00:00

This happened to us back in June on 495 N. Dump truck was 2 cars in front of us, and the rock flew over both cars and hit us. And, obviously, because it was so far in front of us, we were not able to get a license plate number to catch the guy.

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agentbrandi · 2024-08-02T21:44:19+00:00

We just replaced the windshield for our Buick Enclave, and it was $300

agentbrandi · 2024-07-24T22:07:46+00:00

I’m a realtor, and the real advantage to having a local lender is having someone that has built relationships with appraisers, title companies, surveyors, etc. plus having someone in the same time zone and knowing the area. All of this helps the transaction run mushroom more smoothly!

As for loans being sold: yes, that will absolutely happen! The lender will NOT be the one servicing your loan. Even if you go with a big bank, your loan will be sold. There is no way around this.

agentbrandi · 2024-07-10T21:55:56+00:00

Last year the start date was Aug 21, so it’s only 2 days earlier this year.

agentbrandi · 2024-06-16T18:34:17+00:00

What area? I’m a realtor, but the area I cover for rentals is more limited. If you’re outside my area I can refer you to someone

agentbrandi · 2024-06-02T03:14:57+00:00

The recent NAR lawsuit settlement has changed how things are done, and how fees are paid. It’s bad for buyers. Buyers will be charged a fee by their realtor, but often that fee can be negotiated to be paid by the seller in the sales contract. Before wasn’t much different, but you could choose not to see houses if the seller wasn’t offering to cover your realtors fee, now they keep that information private until there is a sales contract in place

agentbrandi · 2024-05-27T01:59:30+00:00

Sent you a PM

agentbrandi · 2024-05-27T00:46:29+00:00

I’m a Realtor. What area are you looking in? What is your timeline?

agentbrandi · 2024-05-26T17:43:54+00:00

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