Northern Neck Waterfront

Craig Realty
Your Full Service Real Estate Team

Our Services

 
 
        WHAT WE DO FOR SELLERS
  
    We market our sellers properties aggressively, promoting the unique features and attributes to all potential buyers through multiple mediums.  By providing professional service at an affordable rate, we maximize the highest net return for you.  
    Following are the steps we take to make the sale of your home, profitable and less stressful.   
      We feel the most important part of our job is communication.  The buying and selling process can be a confusing and anxious time for most people.  We take ample time during our first meeting to discuss and explain all of your options. 
      You can count o­n the fact that we will keep you informed and updated through every step of your transaction. 
      Schedule an initial meeting with you to review your expectations and preview the property for determining appropriate market analysis comparison. We need to know what is unique about your property, to maximize buyer interest and attain highest sales price. 
      Follow-up meeting to sign listing agreement, review market analysis comparison and establish appropriate sales price with seller. You need to know how your property compares to the competition.
      Place for sale signs o­n property, add listing to our website, and place listing o­n both the MLS (Northern Neck) and MRIS (Northern Virginia)Realtor data bases making your listing available to more than 28,000 real-estate agents and their clients. 
      Your property will also be visible to thousands of additional perspective buyers o­n the Internet through an enhanced listing on Realtor.com with several photos.  We make the investment to provide enhanced exposure for you as 77% of all buyers begin their search on the internet, and Realtor.com is the #1 website for real estate.  
      Provide client feedback by following up o­n all property visits and inquiries. You need to know what perspective buyers think of your property. 
      Immediately review with you and advise o­n all contract offers to determine appropriate next steps. (Do you counter the offer, is this the offer you accept, and how does accepting this offer affect your net dollars). 
      Attend closing to assist with any unforeseen issues or questions that may arise.

        WHAT WE DO FOR BUYERS
   


    Since we have already undergone all of the questions and concerns that Northern Virginia buyers are challenged with when purchasing waterfront property in the Northern Neck, we have gained invaluable knowledge which can make your experience less stressful. 
    Let us simplify your real estate purchase.   
    We feel the most important part of our job is communication.  The buying and selling process can be a confusing and anxious time for most people.  
      We take ample time to discuss and explain all of your options. You can count o­n the fact that we will keep you informed and updated through every step of your transaction.   
    Once we have an understanding of your needs as a buyer, we guide and assist you from beginning to end to obtain that special property. We will save you valuable time and frustration during the complete process by our personal and complete involvement in these major steps.
      Advise you to consider the following in purchasing waterfront property; 
          Chesapeake Bay Act Restrictions
          Advantages of subdivisions with     
             restrictive covenants 
          River front vs.Creek front vs. Bay
             front 
          Buying existing home vs. buying 
             land and building a home 
          Current market values 
      The benefits of knowing your mortgage
options and refer a lender for prequalification 
      Match your requirements with available properties in both the MLS and MRIS data bases 
      Tour with you o­nly those properties meeting your criteria -- We can suggest overnight accommodations, if you would like to make a weekend of it 
      Advise and write contract o­n desired property and begin negotiations
      Upon accepted offer, if applicable, we will recommend contractors, arrange for home inspection, assist in securing pier permit, assist in securing percolation test, and assist in securing site plan with Chesapeake Bay Requirements 
      We will meet with zoning and health department officials, building contractor, and work with the Virginia Marine Resource Commission to assist in securing all requirements of the contract to complete the sale  

    It takes a special kind of talent to be truly successful in today's Real Estate industry.  And it takes a special kind of person to turn a business transaction into a pleasant experience.  At Craig Realty we work hard to ensure that your experience is truly an enjoyable o­ne.  While this experience can be filled with ups and downs, if you contact Craig Realty, we'll take care of the details throughout the entire process so you can just sit back and relax.

Craig Realty
Woodbridge, Virginia
Ken Craig (703) 801-4671
 Cassandra Craig (703) 615-2253
Your Full Service Real Estate Team!

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