Michael Falcone - Residential & Commercial Realtor

Michael Falcone - Residential & Commercial Realtor Michael specializes in the purchasing, sales and leasing of residential and commercial properties.

Relocating to Northern Virginia? Do the money prep before the home search.• Confirm international wire timing, including...
09/21/2026

Relocating to Northern Virginia? Do the money prep before the home search.

• Confirm international wire timing, including bank cutoffs and extra verification.
• Keep proof of funds ready and easy to share.
• Speak with a U.S. lender early so you know which financing path fits.
• Decide whether you will buy personally or through an entity before you write.
• Keep a housing backup so timing pressure does not force the wrong home.

If a move here is on your radar, we can help you map the buying path before tours begin.

Does that extra space feel valuable, or just confusing?For guest suites, pool houses, gyms, and detached offices, choose...
09/18/2026

Does that extra space feel valuable, or just confusing?

For guest suites, pool houses, gyms, and detached offices, choose one clear use, stage only for that use, and have the practical details ready. If access, bath availability, light, heating and cooling, internet, or permits feel unclear, buyers may leave that value out.

In McLean luxury, clear function usually lands better than vague bonus space. If you're preparing to sell, we're happy to review how each space may read before you go live.

Before a fall listing in McLean, your survey deserves a second look.- Check easements. They can affect where a buyer thi...
09/11/2026

Before a fall listing in McLean, your survey deserves a second look.

- Check easements. They can affect where a buyer thinks a fence, pool, or addition can go.
- Compare the survey to the current fence and driveway. If either crosses the lot line, expect questions.
- Revisit pool and deck setback rules, especially if the work was done years ago.
- Do not rely on old lot-line assumptions. Buyers trust the survey and permits they can see.
When the lot and the paperwork match, confidence is easier to keep.

If you want a second set of eyes before launch, we are happy to help.

Thinking about a McLean fixer or rebuild? Check these first.• Lot shape, slope, frontage, and utility limits affect what...
09/09/2026

Thinking about a McLean fixer or rebuild? Check these first.

• Lot shape, slope, frontage, and utility limits affect what you can build.
• Check county rules on size and lot lines before assuming your plan works.
• Review permits for additions, basements, decks, and conversions.
• Compare nearby rebuild sale prices so the resale math makes sense.

If one catches your eye, I can help you vet the potential before you overpay.

Tree-filled lots photograph beautifully. They also make buyers look for a few practical answers.Before fall tours, gathe...
09/09/2026

Tree-filled lots photograph beautifully. They also make buyers look for a few practical answers.

Before fall tours, gather four things: pruning records, notes or photos showing where water goes after heavy rain, any repair history tied to roots near walkways, walls, or the driveway, and roof maintenance that helps explain shade or moss. A little documentation now can make the property feel well cared for instead of uncertain.
In McLean, these details often shape buyer confidence early.

If you're planning a move, we can help you decide what is worth documenting first.

After Labor Day, the best light for a McLean listing disappears earlier than most people expect.• Book photography for l...
09/07/2026

After Labor Day, the best light for a McLean listing disappears earlier than most people expect.

• Book photography for late-day light and a few minutes right after sunset.
• Test every exterior fixture before shoot day so the front looks warm and even.
• Turn on select interior lamps before dusk so the windows glow from outside.
• Reset the house earlier for evening showings before daylight fades.

If a fall listing is on your radar, we can help plan the timing for photos, lighting, and showings.

Renewal proposals look straightforward until the buried costs start shaping next year's budget.Base rent is only the ope...
09/04/2026

Renewal proposals look straightforward until the buried costs start shaping next year's budget.

Base rent is only the opening number. Before budget season, audit parking, after-hours heat and AC, move-out restoration, annual increases, and any right to expand or exit early. Put every item on one side-by-side cost sheet so you can see the real business impact. In Tysons and McLean, we often see these terms change the decision more than the headline rate.

If a renewal is on your calendar, we are happy to review the proposal with you.

That calm McLean street at noon may not be the version buyers meet.In the first two weeks on market, school traffic, bus...
09/04/2026

That calm McLean street at noon may not be the version buyers meet.

In the first two weeks on market, school traffic, bus-stop backups, and peak-hour turns can shape perception before the foyer even does. We like to test the block at drop-off, pickup, and commute hour so launch timing, showing windows, and open house plans match real conditions in McLean.

If a fall listing is on your radar, we are happy to help you think through timing.

Have you ever seen buyer interest slow down over one old upgrade?Before listing, it helps to verify the spaces and featu...
09/02/2026

Have you ever seen buyer interest slow down over one old upgrade?

Before listing, it helps to verify the spaces and features that usually trigger follow-up questions: additions, finished basements, decks, porches, generators, and other later improvements. The practical move is to compare the home as it exists today with its permit history now, not after a contract. In McLean, this kind of prep helps the story stay clear.

If a move is on your radar, we can help you spot the questions worth answering before launch.

Late-summer rain can tell you what a dry showing cannot.• See where water still sits near the foundation, patio, or driv...
08/31/2026

Late-summer rain can tell you what a dry showing cannot.

• See where water still sits near the foundation, patio, or drive hours later.
• Check whether the lot sends runoff away from the house or back toward it.
• Look under dense tree cover. Shade can keep soil wet and hide grading trouble.
• Notice how lawn, mulch beds, and low spots recover. Slow drying is a clue.

In McLean, mature trees and varied grading can mask issues. If you're sizing up a property, I'm happy to help you read the lot before you write the offer.

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6631 Old Dominion Drive
McLean, VA
22101

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+17036775373

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