Sellers

Why sell with Valley Realty Associates

Honest pricing, a short list of what is worth fixing, and marketing that reaches buyers inside and outside the Valley.

Our approach

Priced right. Presented well.

Pricing comes first. We review recent nearby sales and adjust for condition, size, land and location, so your home starts at a price buyers take seriously.

Then presentation: what to repair, what to leave alone, and professional photos that show the home at its best on every major search site.

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How it works

Six steps to closing day

Price it right

A pricing review from recent nearby sales, adjusted for your home and land.

Prepare

The repairs and touch-ups worth doing, and the ones that are not.

Market

Professional photos, the MLS and syndication to the major home search sites.

Show

Showings scheduled around your life, with feedback after each one.

Negotiate

Every offer reviewed with you: price, terms, contingencies and timing.

Close

Inspections, appraisal and paperwork managed through closing day.

20+ Years in the Valley
VA Licensed statewide
Local Independent and locally owned
A dairy farm with silos in the Shenandoah Valley

Land and farms

Selling land, a farm or a country home?

Rural property sells on details buyers cannot see in photos. We gather the survey, well and septic records, perc results and any easements before listing, so questions do not stall the sale.

Acreage, outbuildings and road frontage get marketed to buyers moving to the Valley from outside the area, not just local searches.

Seller questions, answered

How do you price a home in the Shenandoah Valley?

From recent nearby sales, adjusted for condition, size, land and location. Rural homes are compared on acreage, outbuildings, well and septic, and road frontage too.

What does it cost to sell a home in Virginia?

The listing commission set in your listing agreement, plus usual seller costs such as the Virginia grantor tax, deed preparation, paying off any loans, and any repairs or concessions you agree to with the buyer. We give you an estimate of your net before you list.

Should I make repairs before listing?

Fix safety items and obvious defects, then focus on paint, cleaning and curb appeal. Big remodels rarely pay for themselves before a sale. We give you a short list of what is worth doing.

Can you sell land or a farm?

Yes. We gather the survey, perc results, well and septic records and any easements before listing, and market acreage and outbuildings to buyers moving to the Valley as well as local buyers.

How long will it take to sell my home?

It depends most on price and condition. We share current days on market for homes like yours in your area when we review pricing.

What is my home worth?

Request a free home valuation and Joanne will send a personal estimate based on recent sales near you.

What is your home worth?

Get a personal estimate based on recent sales near you.

Listing information is provided by the participating MLS / IDX program and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All information should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.