New Leaf Team Blog

Before you start your home search, it is beneficial to talk with a mortgage broker to learn about what kind of mortgage you would be approved for. They will look at your income, credit score, and outstanding debts (including any loans and credit cards) among other factors to determine how much you can comfortably spend on a mortgage and what price range you should be searching in. 

When applying for a mortgage, consistency is the name of the game. There are a few things that you should keep in mind to make sure you don't derail your home buying process along the way.

• Don't apply for new credit cards or loans. Each time you apply for new credit, you are seen as a greater credit risk, at least temporarily. Applying for new credit cards and loans can ding...

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For most home buyers, the search begins online before ever talking to an agent. In fact, in 2020, 97% of all homebuyers surveyed used the internet in their search for a home. That's why taking high quality photographs is one of the most important steps of selling a home. 

New Leaf Team is very lucky to have an agent who is also a professional photographer on our team. Kelly takes beautiful photos of our listings and will work with you to make sure we get top notch photos of your home. But before she walks through the door with her camera, there's a few things you should do to help prepare for your home's photo sh...

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If you haven't already started, it's time to officially embrace fall! 

• Dine outdoors
  
  
• Tailgate at Scott Stadium
  
  
• Go apple picking at a local orchard
  
  
• Visit a pumpkin patch
  
  
• Attend Foxfield's Fall Family Day 
  
  
• Drink fresh apple cider
  
  
• Attend the Fall Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival
  
  
• Decorate for Halloween
  
  
• Go Trick-or-Treating on the Lawn
  
  
• Watch a scary movie
  
  
• Attend...

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Closing on your new home is an exciting and often hectic time. But you should always make time for a final walk-through to make sure your new home is in the condition that you expect it to be. Depending on what time you have your closing scheduled for, your agent may recommend that you do your final walk-through the evening before or morning of closing. 

Here is a list of things that you should look at when you walk-through the house: 

• Make sure all of the Seller's personal property and debris has been removed. Check every room and spaces like the basement, attic, and crawl spaces to make sure nothing has been left behind. 
• Check that all the repairs you've requested have been made. The Seller's Agent should be able to provide you with a list of receipts for work that was done...

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Decluttering, minor repairs, and simple staging can make a HUGE difference in how a buyer views your home both online and in person. And we want to make sure your house makes a great first impression to all potential buyers! When our team performs a pre-listing walkthrough to discuss your goals and home pricing, we'll also give you a list of personalized suggestions to make your home leave a good impression on buyers. 

Here are a few general tips to help you showcase your home's value: 

Remove Clutter & Let It Shine

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