Kristin Borostyan Realtor

09/13/2026

What a great way to spend an afternoon! On the James River, with a DJ spinning some tunes, a Guava Lemonade and a key lime ice cream sandwich!
Love exploring Richmond!

09/11/2026

Short Pump is one of the most diverse pockets of Richmond when it comes to shopping and dining 🛍️
The Town Center alone has over 140 stores. West Broad Village is right down the street. And the food scene goes way beyond the mall food court.

Here’s the question I get a lot: is Short Pump a renter’s market or a homeowner’s market? Honestly, it’s both. Close to 60% of households here own their home. The rest rent, apartments, townhomes, even single family houses. Median rent sits around $1,900 a month.

So if you’re not ready to buy, you can rent here first and see if the area fits you. When you are ready, there are starter homes and townhomes waiting.

That’s what makes Short Pump different. You don’t have to pick one path on day one.
Ready to explore Short Pump, or ready to trade up to something new here? Let’s talk.
703-888-9886 to start!

09/03/2026

1st Floor Primary! A must if you are downsizing and aging in place!
Powhatan. $750,000. 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,821 sqft on 3.23 acres. Main Street Builders Augusta Plan.
Built in 2023, so you skip the “what needs replacing” list that comes with older homes. Primary suite is on the first floor with a walk-in closet and a Euro shower. Second bedroom and full bath are also on the main level, good for guests or aging parents.
Kitchen has gas cooking, double wall ovens, granite counters, a walk-in pantry. Living room has a two-story beamed ceiling and a fireplace.
Downstairs is almost 2,000 square feet of unfinished space. Gym, media room, extra bedrooms, your call.
3.23 acres with a trail down to shared pond access. LOW HOA is $42 a month.
If you’re looking in Powhatan or know someone who is, send me a message and I’ll walk you through it. 703-888-9886.

09/02/2026

5 things buyers notice in your home that most sellers never think about 👀
1. Clean up the mechanical room.
Get rid of rusty paint cans, old filters, cobwebs and clutter. Clean the floor, add a bright light bulb, and make sure there’s easy access to the furnace, water heater and electrical panel.
A clean mechanical room quietly tells a buyer: this home has been taken care of.
2. Empty your closets and cabinets.
If it has a door, assume a buyer is going to open it.
If you’re still living in the home, pack up about 75% of what’s inside. That includes the pantry, linen closets, bathroom cabinets, coat closets and under-sink areas.
Keep only what you actually need. One small container of toiletries. A few neatly folded towels. A handful of coats.
You’re not showing buyers how much you can fit in there. You’re selling the storage.
3. Make the beds look like no one sleeps in them.
Dingy sheets, flattened pillows and tired comforters immediately remind buyers they’re standing in someone else’s bedroom.
Freshen up the bedding. Use light or white comforters, clean pillowcases and a few decorative pillows.
The goal is for the bedroom to feel fresh, clean and inviting.
4. Check EVERY light bulb.
Don’t just replace the burned-out ones.
Make sure your bulbs are a consistent soft white throughout the house. Check the closets, basement, laundry room, garage and mechanical room too.
One room shouldn’t be yellow, the next blue-white and the next one almost burned out.
5. Open the windows before EVERY showing.
Yes, even in the winter.
10 minutes can make a difference.
You stop smelling your own house. Buyers don’t.
Open the windows and let fresh air circulate before buyers arrive. And skip the heavy plug-ins and artificial fragrances. Strong scents can make buyers wonder what you’re trying to cover up.
Your home doesn’t need to smell like vanilla, flowers or fresh-baked cookies.
It needs to smell fresh and clean.

Want more of my seller-prep tips?
Comment START and I’ll send you my Seller Preparation Guide.

Savvy strategies. Expert guidance. Proven results.
List with Kristin.

08/28/2026

What IS market value these days?
It’s what a buyer wants to pay.

What a seller wants to accept. If those two don’t meet, there’s no sale.

Looking for a renovated home in Midlothian? Text me: 703-888-9886.

08/24/2026

You’ve decided to sell FSBO. So you post it on Facebook Marketplace to find a buyer.
Here’s who actually shows up: investors hunting for a deal, scammers, people who never even read your listing. And nobody’s screening a single one of them before they’re standing in your kitchen.

No agent means no pre-approval, no vetting, no idea who you’re letting into your home.
The buyers ready to pay full price are searching the MLS with an agent, not scrolling Marketplace for their new home.

Comment if you think we are headed back to FSBO’s in this market.

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

A road expansion nobody mentioned. A rezoning that changes the whole street. In Virginia, that’s on you to find out before you close, not on the seller to tell you.
Virginia is a buyer beware state. 🏡 Before you write an offer, look past the house. Check the neighborhood. Check the county. Road expansions, rezoning, new development, county initiatives, all of it can change what you thought you were buying.
Do your research now. 🧐 Surprises after closing are yours to deal with.
Let’s dive deep to make sure you know what’s happening in the area you want to purchase in: 703-888-9886.

08/20/2026

Two offers on the same listing in one day. One substantially higher than the other.Same price. How does the seller decide?
It’s not the number. It’s everything around it.
In a competitive market, sellers are looking past your price to figure out how much risk you bring. A weak earnest money deposit, a long home sale contingency, and inspection to negotiate on items for repairs.. any of those can knock you out even if your number is the highest.
Put real money behind your EMD, non-refundable after inspection. Keep contingencies tight. Don’t fight over minor repairs.
Thinking about buying in Midlothian or Moseley right now? Let’s build an offer that actually wins and get you into a home this fall.
Text 703-888-9886 to discuss how you can win offers and move on!

08/14/2026

Buyers decide what your home is worth. Not you.
This summer set a record for canceled listings. Sellers priced too high, held their ground, and never got their number.
You can list at whatever price you want. But if buyers don’t agree, your home sits. And sitting costs you more than pricing it right the first time.
Price for the buyer in front of you, not the number you wish someone would pay.

Selling soon? Let’s chat! 703-888-9886