May 17

Information Possibly Overlooked By Home Buyers

By roykohn
(a.k.a. stating the obvious) YES, I work there too! I just got an email from buyers who have decided to look in a different area than the one they instructed me to help them with. They went on to say that they’ve initiated a relationship with a different agent. Because they didn’t share this new ... [Continue Reading]
Mar 21

Tips on Marketing Your Home For Sale – Photography

By roykohn
If you’re a competing real estate agent or a “For Sale By Owner”, this post doesn’t really have any good or applicable information so feel free to move along. There’s nothing to see here, please move along… are they gone? Good! I thought I’d share just a handful of unique procedures I follow and various ... [Continue Reading]
Mar 09

Mobile Search Homes For Sale in Virginia

By roykohn
Now you have one more resource for searching the MLS. On my mobile site (SoldSurfer.com), you can find every single home for sale and all upcoming open houses directly from your mobile browser. There are big companies and Brokers who already have different apps and mobile websites but there’s good and bad aspects to each ... [Continue Reading]
Oct 10

My New Real Estate Assistant

By roykohn
After nursing my iPhone along for 3 years (including a screen replacement) I’ve finally upgraded  to the market leading, Android phone. I must say, after almost 10 years of Windows devices, the iPhone was by far, the best phone I ever owned but… I’m one to long for more. Since I’m stuck with AT&T (unlimited ... [Continue Reading]
Sep 26

Northern Virginia Real Estate Pre-Settlement Checklist

By roykohn
Every contract is unique but all of them have time frames for contingencies and actions to be completed. Even the cleanest of contracts will have a small handful of deadlines that need to be met. If something isn’t completed within the time frame specified, someones money could be at risk or the entire sale could ... [Continue Reading]
Sep 01

Real Estate Agent Gadgets and Technology

By roykohn
Note… Despite what you are about to read, I don’t think of myself as a HUGE computer geek and I hope you won’t either. I like the outside and exercise and all of that This is a very general overview but I’m happy to go into specifics one on one or in a future post (if requested). ... [Continue Reading]
Aug 31

Interesting, Embarrassing or Weird?

By roykohn
I was just reflecting on the unusual things I’ve seen bringing buyers to homes as a real estate agent. I’m sure most agents have experienced the same sorts of things. An occasional home with a bug infestation, pet accident problem or an unlocked door are not complete shocks when they happen. So what is shocking? ... [Continue Reading]
Aug 30

Marketing Habits of Good Agents

By roykohn
As a former real estate trainer I was fortunate enough to get to know thousands of real estate agents many of whom are still selling real estate in Maryland, Virginia and DC. Hundreds of those agents are still my real and/or Facebook friends, Twitter followers and a growing number are joining me in my Google+ ... [Continue Reading]
Jul 03

Google Plus versus Facebook in Real Estate

By roykohn
I always sign up as early as I can to participate in the new online offerings that I think may be helpful or “cool” for personal and/or real estate use to promote business and self. I am very excited about the new Google Plus site. I signed up early to receive an invitation but finally ... [Continue Reading]
Apr 07

Northern Virginia Buyer Advantage Programs

By roykohn
There are many companies that are trying to be “One Stop Shopping” for people. One stop shopping is a way to increase income to the primary company. In a Northern Virginia grocery store, it means food, drugs, lottery and anything else they can offer. In a Northern Virginia real estate office it means buyer agent, ... [Continue Reading]
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Roy Kohn is a licensee with RE/MAX Allegiance in Burke, Virginia and is licensed to practice real estate in Virginia and Maryland.
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