Laurent Darbouze, Realtor

09/12/2025

09/01/2025

If your house isn’t getting offers you’re comfortable with, you may be thinking: maybe I’ll just rent it instead.

And the truth is, a growing number of homeowners are making that choice right now. They’re called “accidental landlords.”

But here’s the thing you need to remember before you go that route, too. There’s probably a reason renting your home wasn’t the original plan.

Because renting often isn’t as easy as it sounds. Not every house makes a good rental. Plus, it comes with a lot more responsibility (and risk) than most people expect, like extra expenses, repairs, and the stress of being on call 24/7.

Make sure to carefully weigh the pros and cons before you decide what to do. For some homeowners, it may not be worth it.

08/23/2025

Remember when homes sold in a matter of days? Or hours?

Now, homes are on the market for an average of 58 days. That’s nearly double the time we saw during the frenzy just a few years ago.

That means you have more time to think. More time to negotiate. And less pressure to rush into a decision.

If you gave up on your move because of the intensity from a few years ago, things have changed. Let’s look at how much breathing room you’ve got in our local market.

08/20/2025

In June, roughly 15% of pending sales didn’t make it to closing.

Why? The reasons are going to vary. But a recent survey of agents shows a lot of the time it’s because buyers are quick to walk if the home inspection uncovers a big issue.

The good news is there’s a simple way for sellers to get ahead of that – and that’s a pre-listing inspection.

That’s an inspection you get for yourself before you list, so you can find and fix any issues before they become deal breakers for buyers.

If you're thinking about selling soon, let’s talk strategy. Because depending on your house and our market, it may make sense to spend a few hundred dollars now to spare you the headaches.

08/10/2025

02/02/2025

Listing Address: 902 Admiral Gravely BLVD, Richmond, VA 23231
Listing Price: $365,000
Schedule a showing and request more information here: https://revirginia.com/d8rcgtxi