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A Look Back at Onsite Episode 26: Vienna, Virginia!

Let’s take a dive into our YouTube archive collection and take a look back at Onsite episode 26: Vienna, Virginia! The town of Vienna is well known for its charm and hometown feel. Great neighborhoods on either side of Maple Avenue like ...

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What Advice Do You Have About Real Estate?

Real estate is about patience. I remember the time I was the sales director for a townhouse builder and this buyer bought one of our best lots, he went to our design studio and paid for all these upgrades, he did an amazing job with his ...

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Matt Cheney Market Update

Monday Market Update April 17, 2023

Oh Wow! Talk about a reversal of a reversal! NEW listings increased 60% over last week’s numbers. A good sign for our buyers and sellers and a healthy Spring Market. Have any questions about how this affects your sale or ...

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When Did You Start Your Real Estate Practice?

My business really started, changed in 2016. My wife and I had a baby on the way and the verbal agreement I had to list and sell a $30M new condo project downtown went to an old competitor. I had to shift. I pivoted. I hired a real estat...

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The Big Advantage If You Sell This Spring

Thinking about selling your house? If you’ve been waiting for the right time, it could be now while the supply of homes for sale is so low. HousingWire shares: “. . . the big question is whether we are finally starting to see the seasona...

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New Real Estate Agent

Do You Have Advice for New Real Estate Agents?

I have some advice for new real estate agents. If you are looking to get into real estate join a team or find an experienced agent who’ll advise you. When I transitioned from new home sales to being a realtor I didn’t do that. I l...

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Matt Cheney Market Update

Monday Market Update

Inventory reversed trend this week and contracted. An unusual development given this is the traditional real estate high season for selling but most likely explained by sellers taking a wait and see approach after all the banking tu...

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Trying To Buy a Home? Hang in There.

We’re still in a sellers’ market. And if you’re looking to buy a home, that means you’re likely facing some unique challenges, like difficulty finding a home and volatile mortgage rates. But keep in mind, there are some benefits to bein...

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How Do I Get Multiple Offers on My Home?

How do I get multiple offers on my home? To get multiple offers you need to have a strategy. Listen to your agent. Price the house just shy of fair market value, paint, stage, make repairs, make sure you put your best foot forward. ...

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