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This is a great time to buy a home! Interest rates are some of the lowest we have seen over the last 25 years, and inventory levels provide a nice selection. This means you have more choice of location and style of your home than ever before. Frank settled into this area over 45 years ago. He has raised a family here, owned several businesses, and is part of the fabric of the area. His knowledge of the Northern Virginia region with its many communities and neighborhoods is an asset to both buyers and sellers. His patience with clients and his knack for staying calm in every situation he attributes to many hours of focused concentration with golf clubs and fishing rod. Frank will listen carefully to what it is you want to achieve, he`ll thoroughly research all the options, and he will provide enough information for you to make the best decision possible. From your first meeting to the settlement table, expect advice and advocacy from a caring and committed real estate professional who is focused on delivering the results you require. Call or email Frank today.

Services for Buyers
Some of the services that I provide to you as a buyer: Assisting you in securing a mortgage. My preferred lender is Ric Segovia, Senior Vice President of George Mason Mortgage,LLC, a subsidiary of Cardinal Bank. Ric has been a reputable local lender for over 20 years.. I will do a very thorough analysis of what you are looking for in a home in order to minimize the amount of time we spend looking at properties that are not what you want. •My knowledge of available properties extends beyond what is listed in the MRIS system and I can alert you immediately when a new home comes on the market that meets your criteria. •I will preview the homes that most closely match your needs and only show you those properties that are truly what you want. •Preparation of a contract offer for a home you wish to purchase includes working with you to craft a very strong offer that will be accepted by the seller. •I will help you in obtaining all of the needed professional services: o Home Inspection o Termite Inspection o Radon Test o Lead Paint Test o Estimates on moving your household goods o Home Warranty .I can assist you in obtaining quotes on Homeowner's Insurance through a number of Agency`s of which Erie and Nationwide represent some of the insurance carriers for the most competitive rate quotes in the area. .I will work with one of our qualified settlement partners to arrange the closing at the time and location that works best for your schedule. •My assistance extends beyond the closing table to help you find home related service providers for your new home through local, licensed, insured and qualified technicians: window treatments, painters, flooring/carpeting, handyman services, renovators, and more - anything and everything for your new home!

Services for Sellers
Assisting you in selling your home includes more than just putting a photo and property information on the local Multiple Listing Service (MRIS) or on the Internet. Marketing your property effectively to prospective buyers starts with our very first meeting. Some of the services that I offer to you as a seller: • Pricing your home for the area where it’s located, the current market conditions, recent home sales in your area, and for the condition of your home and any improvements you have made. • Assisting with preparing your home for sale, which may include home staging, home warranty, temporary storage, junk removal, cleaning services, cosmetic repairs or enhancements. • Creating a photo display and/or a virtual tour of your home for the MRIS, Homesdatabase the Internet and on my own personal website. • Marketing of your home through an extensive network of agents throughout RE/MAX the largest of real estate companies, my own personal network throughout the Metro DC area, and internationally through relocation facilities.. • Presentation of all buyer contracts • Helping to arrange for repair services related to any home inspection items or walk-thru issues necessary through highly qualified, licensed and insured repair technicians.. • Obtaining free no-obligation estimates on moving your household goods to your next home. • Assistance in finding you a qualified REALTOR® if you are moving out of the area – across the state, across the country or across the world!

From Past Clients:
This is a letter of recomendation, for one, Frank Meres, whose professional and friendly personality made our home-buying a pleasurable experience. His diligence and no-pressure approach made what we expected to be a harried ordeal, a friendly and exciting adventure. It is quite obvious that Frank enjoys his work, and it shows in the quality of service he provides. Coming from a depressed area, real-estate wise, the sticker shock in this area was more than a little overwhelming. Frank offered us a multitude of options and price ranges to work with until we had settled intoa range and area we were comfortable with. All the while never steering or advising us in any one direction, but always willing to answer any questions or offer insight into any questionable areas of the buying process we were concerned with. His approach to his job is genuinely acknowledgeable, and he should be recognized for his professional addition to the Long and Foster family. It has been a pleasure to work with Frank, and both Kathie and I will recommend him most highly to anyone as a premier real estate agent. Thank you Frank for everything. – Jeff & Kathie G. Just a note to say thank you for getting us our new home in Heritage Hunt.You were thorough and reliable and very prompt in responding to our many questions. We particularly liked the organized way you researched the houses to show us, and your knowledge of the market helped us make the right choice. Also your pleasant manner was soothing, since buying a house can be a trying time. We think too that it helped a lot in negotiating our contract, which was a bit tricky. Thanks too for your encouragement and your attention to detail (that saved a lot of time at settlement.) All the best to you, Wendy & Jim Relocation Agent from PA: Your clients are extremely nice and intelligent people and I feel that they will be easy to work with. They sure do like you as their buyers' agent. If I ever have someone going to your vicinity, I will direct them to you without hesitation. - Nancy

Living in Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia is a growing region with a stable economy driven by government jobs, and continued business growth in both the public and private sector. This continual growth has resulted in a wide ranging choice of new homes. The area boasts some of the best schools in the nation, new roads and rapid development of shopping centers, restaurants, and recreational facilities. What isn’t located within your neighborhood or subdivision, is a short distance away somewhere else in the county, in Tyson’s Corner or possibly Washington, DC. Professional sports, major universities and a multitude of museums, historic sites, theater and world class entertainment at venues such as the Kennedy Center and the Nissan Pavilion are just a short traveling distance away via major highway systems. Many areas of Northern Virginia still boast rural charm, small town living and country estates and horse farms. There are historic downtowns like Manassas, Alexandria, Fairfax, Fredericksburg and Leesburg surrounded by all of the modern amenities desired by today’s suburban homeowners. There are also planned communities and towncenters such as Reston, Ashburn and South Riding. And throughout the area are many neighborhoods both established and newly developed with a wide range of housing options. The entire Northern Virginia area is rich in history and cultural pursuits. There are wineries & vineyards, well maintained public parklands and community recreation centers. There are many leisure time options in the area for camping, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, skiing, skating, golfing, equestrian sport and motor racing. Whatever your lifestyle, Northern Virginia can provide an option that will suit the way you want to live. My knowledge of the area will help you to identify which community is right for you.

Homeowner Services
My services as your REALTOR® extend well beyond the closing table to help you maintain your home over the long term. A home warranty is a great investment that insures peace of mind for all the major systems and applicances under your roof and can be renewed year after year. Your home will also need regular maintenance for things like gutter cleaning, chimney cleaning, and a host of minor repairs. Through my list of service providers , I can offer you the services of vendors you need on a regular basis. These vendors are licensed, insured and reputable local businesses who want to help you to maintain the value of your home. Additionally, you may want to do some renovation on a bathroom or a kitchen, add a deck or finish a basement, or even put on an entire addition. Again I can help with recommending a wide variety of service providers to work on the big projects as well as the small ones. This complimentary free service is something I provide to you as a way of supporting you as a homeowner all year round. When you are ready to sell your current home, I will assist you with a whole host of other kinds of services – junk hauling, temporary storage, home staging, carpet cleaning and of course moving services. Take advantage of this reliable sources of contractor services to keep your largest investment in the best possible condition.

Commuting Options
Like many other metropolitan areas, the Metro DC/No. Virginia area struggles with traffic congestion. Many times, the commute is the number one or two factor in deciding where to purchase a home. In addition to the obvious choice of driving to work every day on I-95, the Beltway, Rt. 66 or Rt. 28 or 29, there are other commuter options you should consider. There is a MetroRail system on par with subway systems you will find in other major cities. There is also a MetroBus system that serves the greater DC area, and some smaller local bus services like OmniRide, operated by the PRTC, with service from Woodbridge and Manassas to stops in the Washington DC area. There is also the Fairfax Connector and the CUE Bus system which serves George Mason University and the Vienna Metro Station. There is commuter train service through Virginia Railway Express (VRE) that originates in both Manassas and Fredericksburg, and the MARC Train which connects points in both Maryland and West Virginia to downtown DC. The area also has several different ridesharing programs, many of them targeted at employees of large government agencies downtown or personnel at the Pentagon. The Amtrak Train is easily accessed through Union Station in DC, and also in Alexandria; and there are Greyhound Bus Terminals throughout the Metro area. The Northern Virginia region has 3 airports that offer a wide range of choice for air travel: Dulles Airport (IAD) in western Fairfax County, Reagan National Airport (DCA) in DC, and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) in Baltimore. There are also smaller regional airports for private aircraft in Leesburg, Stafford and Manassas. Biking and walking are also commuter options, and more companies are allowing telecommuting as an option as well. So consider asking your employer about that possibility. When considering where to begin looking for your next home, consider all the commuter options that may be available to you. If you have any questions or need guidance, I am only a phone call or email away.