Here is a second Angies List Review. “Description Of Work:
Steve Campot sold my Centerville home 10 days and helped me buy a new home in Reston.
Member Comments:
Steve was fantastic. He helped me get my home ready for sale and then sold it in 10 days in the down market. Then he was very helpful and patient as I purchased a new home. He did a great job with great communication!”

Here is what a recent client said about me on Angies List. “We have recently concluded the selling of our Mclean home and the purchase of our Great Falls estate with the help of Steve Campot the Broker/Owner of SGC Real Estate. This was a six years process for us and in the beginning before hiring Steve we had the opportunity to meet all the top agents in the area or had friends that had worked with them. We very carefully considered all of our options before hiring Steve to work on our multimillion dollar transaction and we are very happy that we did. Steve provided an exception level of personnel professional service.
Member Comments:
He helped us late at night and on weekends, whenever we needed him. He personally answered all of our calls immediately, no assistant or other agents. His outstanding market knowledge proved to be invaluable as we prepared and made numerous very aggressive offers on homes we where purchasing. His communication skills where outstanding, we never had to wonder where we stood in the transactions. His outstanding negotiation skills helped us purchase our new home hundreds of thousands of dollars below the original asking price. When it came time to sell our current home Steve’s outstanding marketing skills produced several offers the first week resulting in a full listing price sale. We believe his superior internet presence was a major factor in this quick sale. As he took care of the numerous tasks of getting the contract to closing he saved us thousands of dollars by his skillful negotiations of the home inspection. We highly recommend Steve to anyone whom is interested in anything real estate related. Steve’s authentic and ethical manner makes it a pleasure to do so.”

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What You Must Know About Home Appraisals

By: G. M. Filisko

Published: March 12, 2010

Understanding how appraisals work will help you achieve a quick and profitable refinance or sale.

1. An appraisal isn™t an exact science

When appraisers evaluate a home™s value, they™re giving their best opinion based on how the home™s features stack up against those of similar homes recently sold nearby. One appraiser may factor in a recent sale, but another may consider that sale too long ago, or the home too different, or too far away to be a fair comparison. The result can be differences in the values two separate appraisers set for your home.

2. Appraisals have different purposes

If the appraisal is being used by a lender giving a loan on the home, the appraised value will be the lower of market value (what it would sell for on the open market today) and the price you paid for the house if you recently bought it.

An appraisal being used to figure out how much to insure your home for or to determine your property taxes may rely on other factors and arrive at different values. For example, though an appraisal for a home loan evaluates today™s market value, an appraisal for insurance purposes calculates what it would cost to rebuild your home at today™s building material and labor rates, which can result in two different numbers.

Appraisals are also different from CMAs, or competitive market analyses. In a CMA, a real estate agent relies on market expertise to estimate how much your home will sell for in a specific time period. The price your home will sell for in 30 days may be different than the price your home will sell for in 120 days. Because real estate agents don™t follow the rules appraisers do, there can be variations between CMAs and appraisals on the same home.

3. An appraisal is a snapshot

Home prices shift, and appraised values will shift with those market changes. Your home may be appraised at $150,000 today, but in two months when you refinance or list it for sale, the appraised value could be lower or higher depending on how your market has performed.

4. Appraisals don™t factor in your personal issues

You may have a reason you must sell immediately, such as a job loss or transfer, which can affect the amount of money you™ll accept to complete the transaction in your time frame. An appraisal doesn™t consider those personal factors.

5. You can ask for a second opinion

If your home appraisal comes back at a value you believe is too low, you can request that a second appraisal be performed by a different appraiser. You, or potential buyers, if they™ve requested the appraisal, will have to pay for the second appraisal. But it may be worth it to keep the sale from collapsing from a faulty appraisal. On the other hand, the appraisal may be accurate, and it may be a sign that you need to adjust your pricing or the size of the loan you™re refinancing.

More from HouseLogic

How to use an appraisal to eliminate private mortgage insurance

Understanding the assessed value of your home for tax purposes

Understanding the amount at which to insure your home

Other web resources

More information on appraisals

How to improve the appraised value of your home

G.M. Filisko is an attorney and award-winning writer who™s had more than 10 appraisals performed on her properties in the past 20 years. A frequent contributor to many national publications including Bankrate.com, REALTOR ® Magazine, and the American Bar Association Journal, she specializes in real estate, business, personal finance, and legal topics.

On May 15, 2011 at 13:00 PM, you are invited to an Open House at 21463 Basil Court in Broadlands. If you are looking for a Resale – single family property in this area, don™t miss this rare opportunity to visit this magnificent property. For a preview of this Resale – single family property, check out my site at sgcrealestate.com. Please do not hesitate to Contact Me if you have any questions or wish to schedule a private showing.

On May 15, 2011 at 13:00 PM, you are invited to an Open House at 21463 Basil Court in Broadlands. If you are looking for a Resale – single family property in this area, don™t miss this rare opportunity to visit this magnificent property. For a preview of this Resale – single family property, check out my site at sgcrealestate.com. Please do not hesitate to Contact Me if you have any questions or wish to schedule a private showing.

On May 15, 2011 at 13:00 PM, you are invited to an Open House at 21463 Basil Court in Broadlands. If you are looking for a Resale – single family property in this area, don™t miss this rare opportunity to visit this magnificent property. For a preview of this Resale – single family property, check out my site at sgcrealestate.com. Please do not hesitate to Contact Me if you have any questions or wish to schedule a private showing.

On May 15, 2011 at 13:00 PM, you are invited to an Open House at 21463 Basil Court in Broadlands. If you are looking for a Resale – single family property in this area, don™t miss this rare opportunity to visit this magnificent property. For a preview of this Resale – single family property, check out my site at sgcrealestate.com. Please do not hesitate to Contact Me if you have any questions or wish to schedule a private showing.

On May 15, 2011 at 13:00 PM, you are invited to an Open House at 21463 Basil Court in Broadlands. If you are looking for a Resale – single family property in this area, don™t miss this rare opportunity to visit this magnificent property. For a preview of this Resale – single family property, check out my site at sgcrealestate.com. Please do not hesitate to Contact Me if you have any questions or wish to schedule a private showing.

On May 15, 2011 at 13:00 PM, you are invited to an Open House at 21463 Basil Court in Broadlands. If you are looking for a Resale – single family property in this area, don™t miss this rare opportunity to visit this magnificent property. For a preview of this Resale – single family property, check out my site at sgcrealestate.com. Please do not hesitate to Contact Me if you have any questions or wish to schedule a private showing.

Click the link to read a good article on the rent vrs buy debate.

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