Scott Sachs Real Estate Video Blog

Why is it so important for agents to have an extensive network of trusted vendors? So they can recommend service providers to clients that reflect their own values.   Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. Today I wanted to talk to you about the importance of a provider network when selecting and working with your real estate agent...

If you’re a seller, there are new radon testing guidelines about to take effect that could have a significant impact in how you list your property.   Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. The new radon testing guidelines of Montgomery County impact sellers more than buyers, but it’s still important for buyers to understand their rights based on the new real estate transaction process...

I have a new listing I would like to show you. It won’t last long, so take a good look at it if you think you’re interested.   Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. I’m standing just outside my new listing at 1913 11th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001. This townhouse is a total gut renovation that’s been contemporarily remodeled with a sleek new design...

Because rates are so low and we have a historically low level of inventory, most of the greater D.C. area is in a seller’s market.   Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. We’re right in the middle of the fall market season now, which has thus far been very busy...

If you’re a seller with $40,000 to spend on home renovations, there are many other home improvements you should consider making besides a kitchen or bathroom renovation.   Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale...

Today I’m announcing some exciting news: Our 16th Annual Client Appreciation Party will take place on Saturday, September 24th from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Rock Creek Park in D.C. Picnic Area #13! This is a wonderful opportunity for us to thank all of our past and present clients, since a majority of our business is referral-based. We really appreciate our clients and their trust in us in referring their friends and family so that we can provide that high level of service to them as well...

How has Brexit impacted the D.C. housing market? So far, there is a lot of uncertainty in financial markets and long-term implications there. In our local real estate market, however, a lot of people are putting money into really safe securities, like treasuries and bonds. When that happens, the value of the U.S. dollar goes up and interest rates go down. As far as the 10-year treasury, Brexit may also lower the yield...

  Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. Today I’m here with a public service announcement about the upcoming tax increases for Montgomery County, specifically for the county transfer tax. Anything settled after September 1st is subject to these fees whether you are the primary resident or an investor. To clarify, these tax increases don’t apply to homes under contract; this is for actual settlements...

Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report.Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. How you maximize your marketability and your sales price before you sell? I like to think that there are three really important criter

Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report.Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. Today, Kevin Richardson of Capital Infrared joins us to discuss the importance of home inspections. For most people, buying a home is