How to Interview and Hire a Property Manager in Northern Virginia
Do you need to hire a property manager in Northern Virginia? Here are questions absentee and Foreign Service homeowners should ask. Curious about how to interview and hire a property manager in Northern Virginia? Local Realtor Carolyn Connell knows a little something about the professional property management needs of Absentee… Read More
For Realtors Who Hate Doing Rentals
Are you a realtor who hates doing rentals? “I don’t do rentals.” How many times have I heard a Realtor colleague tell me how much they’d like to make that their mantra. But then, whether it’s out of the hope of a future buyer lead or simply a moment of… Read More
Arlington Property Management: A Checklist for Homeowners
Here’s Our Checklist for Arlington Property Management & Relocating Arlington Homeowners Arlington is a hot area for rental properties–and in most cases it’s easy to attract applicants eager to rent inside the Beltway. But many Arlington homeowners wonder whether they could do more to attract the best tenants in the region…. Read More
Tenants: 18 Ways to Get Your Security Deposit Back
When everything is ready and a tenant can get 100 percent of that deposit back, it’s a big win for everyone. We want to see every tenant get their full security deposit back–and it’s important to note that WJD has no financial incentive to withhold any part of tenants’ deposit money…. Read More
5 Questions Every New Renter Should Ask
(Editor’s note: For answers to these typical new renter questions, we turned to local expert and career Realtor, Harry Yazbek, Broker and Branch Vice President for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Vienna.) So you are not ready yet to buy a home and have decided to rent a place, here are 5 questions… Read More
Agent Guide! 10 Rules for Simplifying Rental Showings
Are you looking for tried and true rules for simplifying rental showings? Let us help you! 10 Rules for Simplifying Rental Showings Call 1st or appointment only? Wait for callback or show the property? Help! Agents, we’ve heard you. Here’s your 5-minute guide to simplifying rental property showings–courtesy of WJD,… Read More
How to Find the Best Property Management Company in Northern Virginia
Are you looking for the best property management company in Northern Virginia? If you’ve landed on this page then chances are, yes, you are looking for the best property management company in Northern Virginia. Well, let us give you some candid information and advice about the property management industry. Assuming… Read More
5 Real Estate Marketing Tips for Twitter
Do you need to get better at real estate marketing for Twitter? We’ve got 5 real estate marketing tips for Twitter that you can start using right now! Generating real estate leads–whether here in Northern Virginia or in any local market–can be as simple as building your brand on Twitter… Read More
Professional Property Management for Foreign Service Homeowners
What Kind of Property Management Do Foreign Service Families Need? Professional property management for Foreign Service homeowners requires specialized care. If you’re relocating overseas, you will need a firm that a) specializes in residential management, and b) maintains a vibrant network of local real estate agents eager to show their properties…. Read More
How to Keep Tenants From Damaging Your Home
If you’re thinking of renting out your home, you probably have a bunch of concerns, namely how to keep tenants from damaging your home. In our experience, one of the biggest worries our Northern Virginia property management clients have is: “How do we make sure the tenants don’t destroy our place?” Check… Read More
