Home Buying Secrets
I want that home!
In a "Sellers Market" getting your offer accepted can be an intense process. Finding the right home is a tricky process and all secrets help! Especially when buying a home in Northern Virginia and its Loudoun County, Fairfax County and surrounding counties.
Having the right amount of knowledge is not enough because there can be different scenarios in different real estate.
In our real estate market, experience matters!
Testimonials
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We worked with Kim Barber and Christine to buy our home in Fairfax. She was absolutely wonderful to work with, patient with our naivete, extraordinarily knowledgeable about quality as well as aspects of a home we would have overlooked, and always responsive when we had a question or request. She offered her opinions appropriately and factually without us ever feeling like we were being led or pressured into a decision. Kim was more than responsive and went above and beyond when scheduling showings for us in a market that was moving very quickly at that time. On the rare occasion that she was unavailable, her team was there to advise and assist at a moment's notice. Throughout the entire process we felt we were in more than capable hands, and would absolutely recommend the Kim Barber group to anyone looking to buy or sell in the area! Kim also put us in touch with a new lender when it became apparent ours was incompetent, as well as referring us to a contractor who would be able to finish our basement on short notice and a tight timeline! Thanks again Kim! We would be remiss if we did not also mention the tireless efforts of Christine Adkins, who was always both available during our searches helping us to find our home with her, but also working behind the scenes to make sure everything was scheduled and on track for us!
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- Raj and Srini, Buyers in Fairfax, VA
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We had a great experience working with Kim and her team! They helped us find a house in an area that we love, helped us negotiate a good closing deal, and got us into our house 35 days later! We were impressed with her knowledge on the local area and with what it could take to remodel certain parts of the homes we were looking at. Both were very useful when deciding if a house was for us or not. Having a background with USAA and the VA loan was definitely helpful too.
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- Tom, Relocation Buyer - Ashburn Single Family Home
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Sam, Sold a rental home in Ashburn while living in California
If you want help and true experience and professional, this team is the one! Christine was a consummate professional and provided excellent support. Outstanding communication skills and could not have made it through the home sales process without her assistance. We currently reside in CA and Christine's efforts gave us peace of mind as we endeavored to sell our VA home. They updated my home with renovations needed after the home was a long-term rental. This included adding value to our sale moving our 3-BR with loft upper level to a 4-bedroom which added value. Not only were there recommendations made, but they managed the entire project. I never needed to travel back from California. AND, they protected me against my tenant who was taking advantage at the beginning.
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- Sam, Sold a rental home in Ashburn while living in California
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From start to finish of the process, Kim was resourceful and supportive as I worked to sell my home of close to 17 years. There was work to be done to get it listing-ready, and market timing to balance.
I can't say how grateful I am to Kim for her negotiating skills with the buyer's agent and taking the time to keep me informed on all the updates and changes throughout the listing to contract to closing.
If you are looking to sell your home, I would give Kim my highest recommendation.
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- Amy, Long-time Owner, Seller, and Updating/Renovation for Maximum Sale, Lansdowne, VA
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Patrick was a tremendous help! We were purchasing our first home and he answered every question no matter how small. We greatly appreciate all of the effort Patrick went through to understand what we wanted so that we could find the perfect home!
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- Allisa, Buyer in Leesburg, VA
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From the first presentation to final closing Kim Barber and the Kim Barber Group were very professional and had a deep knowledge of the market and how best to present my property to maximize the selling price. Their expertise really showed after the contract was signed. Getting from the contract to the closing, Kim and her team handled numerous issues, some small and some large, that ultimately made the deal happen. I truly believe that without their patience and resources it would never have been closed.
If you are looking for a team that will not only represent you to sell or buy a house, but to get it through closing there couldn't be anyone better than Kim Barber.
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- Art, Seller in Herndon VA. Sold while living remotely in Florida
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Working with Kim was great! We were moving to the area from NC and were on a strict timeline. Before our house hunting trip, she proactively engaged us to determine what type of house we were looking for, the area, and help us to build a list of homes to view on our short three day trip. Once the house hunting trip began, she quickly became attuned to what we liked and disliked about the houses we saw and helped us find our house on the second day! Finally, she helped us to find a mortgage broker with the best rate who was also able to get us closed on the house in less than 45 days! Working with Kim was great throughout the entire process and I would highly recommend her and her team to any potential home buyers!
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- Scott & Debbie, Relocation Buyers
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Working with Kim and her Team was both a Professional and Successful experience, but one that went beyond any I’ve seen or experienced with a real estate sale and buy. I went through a down-sizing process that she also calls Rightsizing. They helped me even a year ahead to create a plan to help prepare for a big move. For me, and with their guidance, it was a major undertaking to remove things I did not need, how to prepare the home, how to get rid of the extra items and clutter, then prepare my home for the sale. My home sold within 2-weeks, was the highest sale in the neighborhood and would have been even more overwhelming and less successful without their help. Thank you to Kim and Her Team! I could not have done it without you.
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- Patrick, Downsizing Client, Sale and Buy at Same Time, Seller, Warrenton, VA
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I, hands down, recommend working with Kim and Her Team to buy a home in Northern Virginia. I was unsure of where I exactly wanted to go, how much land I wanted, and was in the process of down-sizing, or Right-sizing as they call it. I went from a 4,600+ sq ft home in Warrenton on land with a 6-car garage. After the kids moved out, I no longer desired that size of home. This was both a big adjustment and to move into a smaller home and accommodate my special needs of finding an oversized garage within a smaller home, within my budget, an amazing community and with a better commute. Kim and Her Team helped me figure out the final items I may and may not need in the new home, and a plan on how to do some final downsizing for donating and selling items I would not need. I knew Kim has great design ideas and connections, and she came back and helped me with ideas to tailor my home to more my style, and I love it! Kim and Christine were very hands on to help me. I never expected this type of extra service, and they delivered above anything I imagined!!
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- Patrick, Rightsizing Client, Sale and Buy at Same Time, Buyer, Leesburg, VA
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Kim Barber is simply amazing to work with. She took our calls at all hours and responded to texts and emails quickly. For any questions we had, she either already knew the answer or got it quickly. I couldn't recommend her more highly for buying or selling your home. She truly cares for her clients and their future happiness.
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- Craig & Andzelika, Buyer Seller in Purcellville VA
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From the first presentation to final closing Kim Barber and the Kim Barber Group were very professional and had a deep knowledge of the market and how best to present my property to maximize the selling price. Their expertise really showed after the contract was signed. Getting from the contract to the closing, Kim and her team handled numerous issues, some small and some large, that ultimately made the deal happen. I truly believe that without their patience and resources it would never have been closed.
If you are looking for a team that will not only represent you to sell or buy a house, but to get it through closing there couldn't be anyone better than Kim Barber.
"
- Art, Seller in Herndon VA. Sold while living remotely in Florida
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We worked with Kim Barber and Christine to buy our home in Fairfax. She was absolutely wonderful to work with, patient with our naivete, extraordinarily knowledgeable about quality as well as aspects of a home we would have overlooked, and always responsive when we had a question or request. She offered her opinions appropriately and factually without us ever feeling like we were being led or pressured into a decision. Kim was more than responsive and went above and beyond when scheduling showings for us in a market that was moving very quickly at that time. On the rare occasion that she was unavailable, her team was there to advise and assist at a moment's notice. Throughout the entire process we felt we were in more than capable hands, and would absolutely recommend the Kim Barber group to anyone looking to buy or sell in the area! Kim also put us in touch with a new lender when it became apparent ours was incompetent, as well as referring us to a contractor who would be able to finish our basement on short notice and a tight timeline! Thanks again Kim! We would be remiss if we did not also mention the tireless efforts of Christine Adkins, who was always both available during our searches helping us to find our home with her, but also working behind the scenes to make sure everything was scheduled and on track for us!
"
- Raj and Srini, Buyers in Fairfax, VA
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Patrick has been a guiding force though the process of our home purchase. He has been very responsive to my many questions, helpful with obtaining info from the HOA and assisting with the lenders needs. I would definitely recommend Patrick to anyone looking for white glove service.
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- Tori, Waterfront Buyer in Union Hall, VA
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From start to finish of the process, Kim was resourceful and supportive as I worked to sell my home of close to 17 years. There was work to be done to get it listing-ready, and market timing to balance.
I can't say how grateful I am to Kim for her negotiating skill with the buyer's agent and taking the time to keep me informed on all the updates and changes throughout listing to contract to closing.
If you are looking to sell your home, I would give Kim my highest recommendation.
"
- Amy, Long-time Owner, Seller, and Updating/Renovation for Maximum Sale, Lansdowne, VA
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Kim and Christine of the Kim Barber Group are top notch people to work with, they both worked relentlessly helping us sell our home at the same time finding a new home for us They did exactly what they said they would. Selling and buying a home at the same time is not exactly the easiest thing one can do, however, they make the process very simple and easy. Highly recommend the Kim Barber Group, very customer service oriented, and extremely helpful. I will definitely recommend Kim and Christine to my families and friends for any of their real estate needs.
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- Rassan, Repeat Client, Sell and Buy at Same Time, Gainesville and Bristow, VA
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The Kim Barber Group is without a doubt the best real estate team in town; especially, if you’re looking for a group of highly professional individuals who pride themselves on getting you top dollar for your investment all while keeping you completely informed along the way. Personally, they were able to assist me with all my renovation needs from getting me multiple quotes from general contractors competing for my business to shopping for the best prices on top grade materials such as granite countertops, flooring, paints, cabinets, and fixtures. The team’s involvement completely took the stress out of selling a house and finding a new place to live for me and my family. I highly recommend going with Kim and Christine to anyone in the market and I look forward to working with them again when it’s time for us to upgrade.
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- Ron, Sold a Townhouse home in 2019 in Ashburn, VA. - Renovation Client - Earned Higher Profits
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After using Kim and her team (including her referral for Allegiance Property Management) to rent our house while we were on assignment in London, we called on her again (three years later) to list and sell our house. We knew we'd need help getting the house "sale ready" as we are still living in the UK, but we did not anticipate having to do all of this during a very difficult time for both our families (two deaths in 6 weeks). Kim did not hesitate to go above and beyond the call of duty during this incredibly stressful time. The house sold in just over a week on the market and the overseas closing went very smoothly. If you need a professional team to look after the rental or sale of your home from "A to Zed" (as the Brits say), look no further than Kim and her team. 5 stars all the way!
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- Seller - South Riding SFH
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Kim Barber and her team did nothing short of a miracle when negotiating the short sale of our home. First, we had no idea how we were going to get out from under our home as we bought at the peak. She had strategies for selling that we never imagined. And, created a strategy to buy and all the while helped make the debt go away.
Our previous experience with realtors in the area was not good, Kim and her team wowed us from day 1. From the fix it or repair advice, to the professional photos, to the de-cluttering and staging, she and her team were there for us proactively the entire way. And, with their marketing and negotiations they got our home under contract in a day! AND, their client care representative proactively contacted us via phone or we may not have had the fortunes to have found them. I highly recommend Kim Barber and her team for your realtor needs in the NOVA area, you will not be disappointed.
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- Amy, Distressed Seller in Ashburn, VA
"
I, hands down, recommend working with Kim and Her Team to buy a home in Northern Virginia. I was unsure of where I exactly wanted to go, how much land I wanted, and was in the process of down-sizing, or Right-sizing as they call it. I went from a 4,600+ sq ft home in Warrenton on land with a 6-car garage. After the kids moved out, I no longer desired that size of home. This was both a big adjustment and to move into a smaller home and accommodate my special needs of finding an over sized garage within a smaller home, within my budget, an amazing community and with a better commute. Kim and Her Team helped me figure out the final items I may and may not need in the new home, and a plan on how to do some final downsizing for donating and selling items I would not need. I knew Kim has great design ideas and connections, and she came back and helped me with ideas to tailor my home to more my style, and I love it! Kim and Christine were very hands on to help me. I never expected this type of extra service, and they delivered above anything I imagined!!
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- Patrick, Rightsizing Client, Sale and Buy at Same Time, Buyer, Leesburg, VA
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It was truly a pleasure to work with Kim Barber due to her ability, planning, and marketing. Prior to working with Kim , my home was on the market for months without anyone taking the slightest notice to it. This was due to poor planning and marketing. However, when I switched realtors to Kim and Her Team where they immediately formulated a plan of action and used her marketing acumen to schedule an open house and get the word out. Within four days and one open house I sold my home. Thus, Mrs. Barber not only sold my house with her marketing ability but also did so in an efficient manner and provided a pleasurable experience.
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- Sara and Dharmarajan , Prior Frustrated/Expired Seller in Ashburn, Va
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Patrick was excellent. His professionalism and positive approach to the deal we eventually closed enabled us to find the common ground between buyer and seller. Because of his creative and flexible effort we were able to close a deal that was beneficial to all involved with minimal stress. Working with Patrick was a great experience. Having bought and sold several properties Patrick has been the best Realtor I have worked with.
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- Richard, Buyer in Alexandria, VA
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From start to finish of the process, Kim was resourceful and supportive as I worked to sell my home of close to 17 years. There was work to be done to get it listing-ready, and market timing to balance.
I can't say how grateful I am to Kim for her negotiating skills with the buyer's agent and taking the time to keep me informed on all the updates and changes throughout the listing to contract to closing.
If you are looking to sell your home, I would give Kim my highest recommendation.
"
- Amy, Long-time Owner, Seller, and Updating/Renovation for Maximum Sale, Lansdowne, VA
"
The Kim Barber Group is without a doubt the best real estate team in town; especially, if you’re looking for a group of highly professional individuals who pride themselves on getting you top dollar for your investment all while keeping you completely informed along the way. Personally, they were able to assist me with all my renovation needs from getting me multiple quotes from general contractors competing for my business to shopping for the best prices on top grade materials such as granite countertops, flooring, paints, cabinets, and fixtures. The team’s involvement completely took the stress out of selling a house and finding a new place to live for me and my family. I highly recommend going with Kim and Christine to anyone in the market and I look forward to working with them again when it’s time for us to upgrade.
"
- Ron, Sold a Townhouse home in 2019 in Ashburn, VA. - Renovation Client - Earned Higher Profits
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It took me two years to finally purchase my home. All through the process I never felt rushed and in many ways, I felt like I was treated like family. Not only was I proved with advice on selecting a home I was also given excellent direction on many other matters that I was dealing with during my search. I would highly recommend the professionalism and dedication of finding you a home you will be happy with. Buying a home is a huge commitment and you want to get it right. You can't go wrong putting this group behind you. Good luck, in your search for a new home.
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- Dave, Buyer in Fairfax, VA
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If you want help and true experience and professional, this team is the one! Christine was a consummate professional and provided excellent support. Outstanding communication skills and could not have made it through the home sales process without her assistance. We currently reside in CA and Christine's efforts gave us peace of mind as we endeavored to sell our VA home. They updated my home with renovations needed after the home was a long-term rental. This included adding value to our sale moving our 3-BR with loft upper level to a 4-bedroom which added value. Not only were there recommendations made, but they managed the entire project. I never needed to travel back from California. AND, they protected me against my tenant who was taking advantage at the beginning.
"
- Sam, Sold a rental home in Ashburn while living in California
"
It took me two years to finally purchase my home. All through the process I never felt rushed and in many ways, I felt like I was treated like family. Not only was I consistently given advice on selecting a home, I was also given excellent direction on many other matters that I was dealing with during my search. I would highly recommend the professionalism and dedication of finding you a home you will be happy with. Buying a home is a huge commitment and you want to get it right. You can't go wrong putting this group behind you. Good luck, in your search for a new home.
"
- Dave, Buyer in Fairfax, VA
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It was truly a pleasure to work with Kim Barber due to her ability, planning, and marketing. Prior to working with Kim , my home was on the market for months without anyone taking the slightest notice to it. This was due to poor planning and marketing. However, when I switched realtors to Kim and Her Team they immediately formulated a plan of action and used her marketing acumen to schedule an open house and get the word out. Within four days and one open house I sold my home!! Thus, Ms. Barber not only sold my house with her marketing ability but also did so in an efficient manner and provided a pleasurable experience.
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- Diane, Prior Frustrated/Expired Seller in Ashburn, Va
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Christine is a part of the Kim Barber team that helped us purchase our first home! She was extremely knowledgeable about everything during the process of our new construction home and knew all of the right questions to ask the builder. I felt like I had such a great support system with her and the entire team. Christine and Kelly would always be available to when we needed. Can't thank them enough for helping us find our home!
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- Ryan, New Construction & First Time Home Buyer in Ashburn, VA
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Kim & Christine are very professional to work with, she is very knowledgeable. She and her team helped us to get our dream home. Helped with design, the process, negotiations, and picked up on things we would not have understood or known. She made the process very easy for the people that do not know real state. I recommend her to everyone i know and will be working with her in the future.
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- Carlton, New Construction Buyer in Purcellville 2018
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Working with Kim was great! We were moving to the area from NC and were on a strict timeline. Before our house hunting trip, she proactively engaged us to determine what type of house we were looking for, the area, and help us to build a list of homes to view on our short three day trip. Once the house hunting trip began, she quickly became attuned to what we liked and disliked about the houses we saw and helped us find our house on the second day! Finally, she helped us to find a mortgage broker with the best rate who was also able to get us closed on the house in less than 45 days! Working with Kim was great throughout the entire process and I would highly recommend her and her team to any potential home buyers!
"
- Scott & Debbie, Relocation Buyers
"
Kim Barber is simply amazing to work with. She took our calls at all hours and responded to texts and emails quickly. For any questions we had, she either already knew the answer or got it quickly. I couldn't recommend her more highly for buying or selling your home. She truly cares for her clients and their future happiness.
"
- Craig & Andzelika, Buyer and Seller in Purcellville VA
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Kim Barber was an excellent sellers representative. She knows the market, knows how to stage a home and knows how to present it. Her team, Christine and Kellie and the representatives at the open house did an amazing job of showing our home to the best possible advantage. We sold the house five days after it was put on the market. We are grateful for the time and effort Kim and her staff devoted to the sale.
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- Seller - Fairfax TH
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Kim & Christine are very professional to work with, she is very knowledgeable. She and her team helped us to get our dream home. Helped with design, the process, negotiations, and picked up on things we would not have understood or known. She made the process very easy for the people that do not know real estate. I recommend her to everyone I know and will be working with her in the future.
"
- Carlton, New Construction Buyer in Purcellville 2018
"
Kim and Christine of the Kim Barber Group are top notch people to work with, they both worked relentlessly helping us sell our home at the same time finding a new home for us They did exactly what they said they would. Selling and buying a home at the same time is not exactly the easiest thing one can do, however, they make the process very simple and easy. Highly recommend the Kim Barber group, very customer service oriented, and extremely helpful. I will definitely recommend Kim and Christine to my families and friends for any of their real estate needs.
"
- Rassan, Repeat Client, Sell and Buy at Same Time, Gainesville and Bristow, VA
"
Kim Barber and her team did nothing short of a miracle when negotiating the short sale of our home. First, we had no idea how we were going to get out from under our home as we bought at the peak. She had strategies for selling that we never imagined. And, created a strategy to buy and all the while helped make the debt go away.
Our previous experience with realtors in the area was not good, Kim and her team wowed us from day 1. From the fix it or repair advice, to the professional photos, to the de-cluttering and staging, she and her team here there for us proactively the entire way. And, with their marketing and negotiations they got our home under contract in a day! AND, their client care representative proactively contacted us via phone or we may not have had the fortunes to have found them. I highly recommend Kim Barber and her team for your realtor needs in the NOVA area, you will not be disappointed.
"
- Amy, Distressed Seller in Ashburn, VA
"
Working with Kim and her Team was both a Professional and Successful experience, but one that went beyond any I’ve seen or experienced with a real estate sale and buy. I went through a down-sizing process that she also calls Rightsizing. They helped me even a year ahead to create a plan to help prepare for a big move. For me, and with their guidance, it was a major undertaking to remove things I did not need, how to prepare the home, how to get rid of the extra items and clutter, then prepare my home for the sale. My home sold within 2-weeks, was the highest sale in the neighborhood and would have been even more overwhelming and less successful without their help. Thank you to Kim and Her Team! I could not have done it without you.
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- Patrick, Downsizing Client, Sale and Buy at Same Time, Seller, Warrenton, VA
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