As a twenty-year veteran in the real estate and mortgage industries, I am familiar with the intricacies of a market close to our Nation’s Capital and in Fairfax County where I live. I am a proud 27-year resident of Fairfax County with twin twenty-one-year-old daughters who received a wonderful education from the highly rated Fairfax County school system. Fairfax County is a wonderful place to live with the mountains to the West, some of the most popular beaches just two and half hours away to the East, and of course our Nation’s Capital right in the middle. Our home is just moments away from “inside the beltway” and Washington, DC— the center of our federal government. But the real draw of the area for those of us with families is the public-school system. FCPS system is rated one of the best in the country. The high rating is not only reflected in the quality of the education received by the students and demanded by parents (my daughters included), but also has a huge effect on our property values. I can’t tell you how many of my clients who are relocating into Fairfax County have chosen this county solely on the reputation of the schools. So, once you’ve decided where you want to live, how do you choose a real estate agent? Is it because of his/her education, personality, reputation, or maybe good looks? My experience says no — these aren’t the reasons why you choose one Realtor over another. You choose a Realtor because of his/her knowledge of the business, trust, tenacity, and because they truly care about you and will provide the best customer service possible.
