Scott Sachs Real Estate Video Blog
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Take a Tour of 1305 Potomac House
May 30, 2017 16:15 VideoEver wondered what it would be like to live in the Potomac House? Tour the building with me today. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. Today I’m going to take you on a tour of the Potomac House in Georgetown. The Potomac House is a great place to live and there are a lot of things to cover, so here is a quick rundown of everything you need to know: A closed loop security system covers the entire building. However, yo...
A New Listing Tailor-Made for Investors
May 10, 2017 16:45 VideoI have a new listing at 2006 10th street that’s ideal if you’re looking to invest in multi-family properties. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. I’m pleased to be able to show you one of my new listings located at 2006 10th Street, right on the corner of 10th and U and less than a block from the Metro. Check out the video above for an in-depth, guided video tour of the entire interior. This listing is ready for inves...
Why Now Is a Fantastic Time to Invest in Rental Property
April 25, 2017 20:21 VideoRight now is a great time to be an investor. You have a chance to build some long-term wealth in this inflationary market. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. Today I’m in front of a great listing that just sold in Ledroit Park. It’s a two-unit property with three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms on the upper level and two bedrooms and two bathrooms on the lower level. This type of unit is fantastic for an investor or someone...
What Are the Tax Benefits of Owning a Home?
April 13, 2017 21:12 VideoOwning a home comes with some major advantages when it comes to your taxes. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. Owning a home comes with many benefits, especially when it comes to your taxes. It’s especially true for anyone thinking about buying their first home. Let me start by saying that I’m not a tax professional, but I’ve sold my fair share of homes, and I’m pretty proficient in this area. The biggest tax advant...
How to Beat Out Your Competition in the D.C. Market
March 10, 2017 15:54 VideoThe Washington D.C. area is firmly in a seller’s market, and here’s how homebuyers can get ahead by making their offers on a home more attractive. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. We’re definitely in a seller’s market in the Washington D.C. area right now, making writing a competitive offer more important than ever when buying a home. Price is obviously very important in an offer, but you can only go so high and st...
D.C. Market Update: Spring 2017
February 24, 2017 16:58 VideoWhat's going on in the D.C. market as we transition from winter to spring? I've got an update for you today. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. I wanted to bring you an update on the Washington D.C. market as we transition from the winter market to the spring market. We've got a lot of pent-up demand from people looking to buy a home who held off on their purchase since the election. Whether it was for economic or pol...
Tips for Properly Preparing for the Spring Market
February 03, 2017 20:08 VideoUnderstanding how to properly prepare yourself to enter the market is key. Here are a few tips for buyers and sellers to ensure a successful purchase or sale. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. Many people don’t understand how important it is to prepare before entering the market. Most of them end up playing catch-up. Using these tips will help ensure a successful market experience whether you are a buyer or seller. ...
Have You Considered Investing in Real Estate?
January 20, 2017 19:20 VideoHave you ever considered investing in real estate outside of your primary residence? It's time to stop sitting on the fence and really dig into the possibility in 2017. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. We've seen that a lot of people have a New Year's resolution to finally make an investment in real estate. Adding a property as an investment only is a great way to diversify your portfolio, whether it's a small cond...
How We Went Above and Beyond to Get Lynn's Property Sold
January 03, 2017 18:00“The results that we got were fantastic! Better than expected and better than the expectation that he set. He started working with us with the goal of selling our unit within 30 days and I think we had an offer inside of a week so it was really great for us! Surpassed our expectations. This was after another real estate agent had been listing the condo for months without any results! So, we were very pleased. He really went above and beyond and he really helped us out!”
How We Helped Paul Find a Home as Well as the Right Contractors for the Job
December 27, 2016 16:05“He was great! The results were exactly what we thought it would be and he found us our home. He hooked us up with all of the construction workers and contractors that we needed and made sure everything was in line.”
The Election’s Impact on Home Values
December 05, 2016 19:38 VideoI’ve been fielding a lot of questions from people recently. The thing people want to know about most is what effect the new president will have on interest rates. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about what’s going to happen to real estate values now that we have a new president. The short answer is there is going to be little impact, but here’s why. There are roughly 32,0...
Do You Know If TOPA Rights Affect You?
November 29, 2016 16:55 VideoToday we're talking about new TOPA regulations and how they affect property owners that have tenants. The new regulations affect sellers of tenant-occupied properties. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. If you're buying or selling a property, do you know about TOPA rights? It's an important thing to understand to protect yourself in a real estate transaction. TOPA is the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act. In Washingt...
The Importance of a Vendor Network
November 11, 2016 21:44 VideoWhy is it so important for agents to have an extensive network of trusted vendors? So they can recommend service providers to clients that reflect their own values. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. Today I wanted to talk to you about the importance of a provider network when selecting and working with your real estate agent. Over the 13 years I've spent in real estate, I've created and vetted a list of number vend...
How the New Radon Testing Guidelines Impact You
October 31, 2016 15:39 VideoIf you’re a seller, there are new radon testing guidelines about to take effect that could have a significant impact in how you list your property. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. The new radon testing guidelines of Montgomery County impact sellers more than buyers, but it’s still important for buyers to understand their rights based on the new real estate transaction process. Under the old law, there was a radon...
How We Helped Liff Through the Purchasing Process at All Hours
October 24, 2016 15:00“The night we put in an offer we finally completed submitting or approving the offer at about 1 AM. His availability and willingness to be available at our convenience were great.”
How We Helped Josem Move into His New Home and a New City
October 17, 2016 14:59“My experience was great! It was awesome and exceeded my expectations. I feel like he did everything above and beyond. Specifically, I did not expect them to help me with the moving company before I got to the property or before I even moved to the city. He actually helped me with that so he is someone that I would definitely use again.”
Check Out This Newly Remodeled Townhouse
October 13, 2016 19:00 VideoI have a new listing I would like to show you. It won’t last long, so take a good look at it if you think you’re interested. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. I’m standing just outside my new listing at 1913 11th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001. This townhouse is a total gut renovation that’s been contemporarily remodeled with a sleek new design. It now features a spacious open floor plan, four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms...
What’s Happening in the D.C. Real Estate Market?
September 29, 2016 16:07 VideoBecause rates are so low and we have a historically low level of inventory, most of the greater D.C. area is in a seller’s market. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. We’re right in the middle of the fall market season now, which has thus far been very busy. It’s typical for the market to slow down once kids go back to school in August but then pick back up after Labor Day weekend, and we saw that again this year. Ther...
Improvements with the Best Return on Investment
September 12, 2016 16:47 VideoIf you’re a seller with $40,000 to spend on home renovations, there are many other home improvements you should consider making besides a kitchen or bathroom renovation. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. How do you get the best return on your investment for home improvements? What should you really be spending your money on? The best improvements you can make from a purely ROI perspective are minor kitchen and bathr...
How We Helped Marc Move a Unique Home in a Cookie Cutter Neighborhood
August 29, 2016 15:45“Very Satisfactory! He understood what we needed to accomplish and got the job done. He came up with his own ideas. He was very responsive to all of our ideas and the net result was that we were able to move a very unique property in a cookie cutter neighborhood.”
Join Us for Our 16th Annual Client Appreciation Party
August 23, 2016 16:33 VideoToday I’m announcing some exciting news: Our 16th Annual Client Appreciation Party will take place on Saturday, September 24th from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Rock Creek Park in D.C. Picnic Area #13! This is a wonderful opportunity for us to thank all of our past and present clients, since a majority of our business is referral-based. We really appreciate our clients and their trust in us in referring their friends and family so that we can provide that high level of service to them as we...
How We Smoothly Helped Jonathan Find a New Listing, Put in an Offer, and Buy a House
August 22, 2016 15:39“The results were great. We got our first home. It’s exactly what we wanted and in a great area. It’s something for me and my family, we can see ourselves grow in and it’s just what we needed so it’s perfect. We were looking to buy a house last year and when we reached out again he remembered our whole situation and he remembered the name of my daughter. He just makes you feel at peace and comfortable in a difficult situation. I think he’s a great guy and a great realtor and he’s going to c...
The Impact of Brexit on the D.C. Real Estate Market
August 15, 2016 00:10 VideoHow has Brexit impacted the D.C. housing market? So far, there is a lot of uncertainty in financial markets and long-term implications there. In our local real estate market, however, a lot of people are putting money into really safe securities, like treasuries and bonds. When that happens, the value of the U.S. dollar goes up and interest rates go down. As far as the 10-year treasury, Brexit may also lower the yield. Locally, we haven’t seen any changes in home prices, so don’t worry ...
Taxes Are About to Go Up for Washington D.C. Home Buyers
August 01, 2016 17:32 VideoWant to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. Today I’m here with a public service announcement about the upcoming tax increases for Montgomery County, specifically for the county transfer tax. Anything settled after September 1st is subject to these fees whether you are the primary resident or an investor. To clarify, these tax increases don’t apply to homes under contract; this is for actual settlements. If you are looking to ...
6 Tips for Keeping a Vacant Home Secure
July 18, 2016 17:11Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale. I was recently going through a listing for one of my investors who is selling soon. I was doing a final walkthrough, making sure there were no surprises, until I found one. Well, two actually. I found a couple of broken windows in the rear of the property from kids throwing rocks through the windows. This is the perfect opportunity to discuss how you can secure your property against th...