Careers 20 Questions To Ask A Broker During An Interview We get it. You want to be sure that you make the right choice and there are a lot of options out there for you to investigate.  We’ve come up with a list of questions that you should go over when you are visiting the various firms to see which one meets your needs. Just […]
Blog 7 Steps to Getting Your Real Estate License Real Estate is a fantastic career and has many benefits, but getting your license is a bit of a process. The following steps are necessary to get your career up and running! Pre-Licensing Education The first step is to get licensed. The Virginia Real Estate Board requires 60 hours of pre-licensing education, called Principles and […]
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Agent Education Introducing Our Innovative Agent Coaching Program [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] We are so thrilled to launch our brand-new comprehensive solution for agent coaching, continuing education, and production goals tracking! As of April 1, agents and brokers will be able to use the new system to quickly and easily discuss their business strategy, use actual sales data to track […]
Blog Congratulations to our 2021 Award Winners! 2020 was a tough year for everyone, but especially so for small businesses that rely on face-to-face interaction and in-person showings! Despite all the challenges that 2020 threw at our agents, they rose to the occasion and worked even harder. Whether that meant digging deep into their continuing education, becoming Home Safe Certified, or connecting […]
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Blog Coldwell Banker Elite Unveils Updated Global Luxury Look Today, Coldwell Banker Elite debuts the sleek modern update to our prestigious Global Luxury program branding, in alignment with the Coldwell Banker® network’s “Project North Star” visual transformation. Coldwell Banker Elite is deploying all new yard signs, agent and listing marketing materials, and more as part of the full network-wide rebrand which will continue into […]
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Blog Virtual Homes for Dogs Month Breaks Adoption Records! Talk about silver linings! We are BEYOND excited to share the results of our first Virtual Homes for Dogs Month! Under normal circumstances, our agents have an in-person volunteer event and several donation drop-offs at local shelters. Needless to say, we were extremely disappointed when Covid forced us to cancel our in-person events but we […]
Blog Sharing Our Dog Adoption Stories Coldwell Banker Elite agents love to support our Homes for Dogs Project every year because many of them have experienced the life-changing (for them AND the dog!) magic of dog adoption personally! Here are some of our agents' adoption stories--with cute pictures, of course!
Blog 5 Things To Do To Get Your House Ready For Showings [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Guest Blog by Cat Dobson Getting your home ready to sell can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. After first choosing the right real estate agent to represent you and market your home […]
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Blog 3 Tips for Sellers from a Home Safe™ Certified Agent Guest Blog by Terin Merriman Hi Friends! So this is our lives in the midst of a global pandemic, huh? As we’re adjusting to this “new world” we find ourselves in, it’s important to keep life as normal as we can. While times are challenging and many of us are still searching for our footing, […]
Blog Preparing Your Home for Showings During a Pandemic [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Putting your home on the market and preparing to move on to a new place is always tough, but it’s especially difficult when you’re in the middle of a global pandemic! Covid-19 has […]
Agent Education Introducing the Home Safe™ Certification Buying or selling a home is not easy, even in the best of times, but it’s especially difficult during a global pandemic. In order to mitigate the myriad of risks that come with viewing homes, meeting with clients and in-person closings, Coldwell Banker Elite has launched the Home Safe™ Certification. This is the area’s first […]
Blog Virtual Property Tours [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”4px|||||” fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.29.3″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.29.3″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.3″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″]Staying safe at home but still want to see properties? No problem! Check out our properties with “walkable” virtual tours and listing videos! Virtual Tours Fredericksburg [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.29.3″ _i=”1″ _address=”0.1″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.29.3″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.1.0″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.3″ link_option_url=”https://coldwellbankerelite.com/properties/11315-north-club-dr-fredericksburg-va-22408/” _i=”0″ […]
Blog Takeout Tuesday: Best Fredericksburg Restaurants for Pickup or Delivery We love seeing how everybody’s entertaining themselves while staying safe at home during the Covid-19 pandemic, whether that’s hosting a Zoom happy hour, making a new recipe or getting some work done on the DIY projects around the house! One great trend we’ve noticed is that even though we can’t experience the restaurant ambiance like […]
Blog Global Luxury Home of the Week: 11315 North Club Drive Always wanted to live on the Rappahannock River but still be close to the City of Fredericksburg? Our Global Luxury Home of the Week is a traditional brick rambler with a full finished basement, an indoor pool and approximately 7091 SF in the sought-after North Club neighborhood. This is an amazing opportunity to own over […]
Blog Global Luxury Home of the Week: 12904 Eastmont Drive Welcome home to this magnificent 8000+ SF home on over 4 acres of beautiful woods located in the prestigious Riverbend high school district! This luxurious Toll Brothers home offers quality, design, and style that will satisfy even the most sophisticated tastes. As you open the front door to 12904 Eastmont Drive, you will be in […]
Blog Global Luxury Home of the Week: 7016 Bloomsbury Lane How stunning is this one-of-a-kind colonial in the sought after Bloomsbury neighborhood? Built by the renowned Tom Sagun in 1989, 7016 Bloomsbury Lane features gorgeous pine ceilings with skylights, hardwood floors throughout the entire home, four fireplaces, coffered ceilings and countless spaces for entertaining. The gourmet kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, a massive […]