Pearson Smith Property Management

[03/19/20]   Our advanced technology and systems allow us to work remotely if necessary. We want to assure our clients and residents that despite the panic and concern of so many, our team is focused and committed to providing full-service property management while being proactive in our attempts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Patty Young,Realtor

Patty Post- Our world is a little uncertain at the moment- Hope this helps! It made me smile.

When your landlord says no dogs allowed.

Here's something to think about...
Any given property has tons of details, we are to protect. Trained and Experienced eyes. Can you spot it?

Just a smile post!

Patty Post- just delivering a smile😊- are these the cutest or what? I have two...

Patty Young,Realtor

Happy Valentine's Day!

Patty Post- sometimes you get lucky enough to be in the right place at just the right time....

Patty Post- He is no groundhog- but he is RED and just wants the football to play with. Enjoy your super bowl Sunday everyone.

Everyone is asking today which RED team will win? I have a red dog- he just wants the ball....lol
Have fun everyone-let's hope it is a great show, no one gets hurt and the commercials make us all laugh.

[01/27/20]   What would you do? Tenant wants to paint your property.
Many people jump into the answer without thinking it through..

What you should do when your tenant asks to “improve” the home is to calculate how much it will cost to return the unit back to its original condition if need be.
” If the security deposit won’t cover the cost to return the property to its original state, or if you just don’t like the idea of what your tenant proposes, you can—to use Nancy Reagan’s famous line: “Just say no.” This is your investment we’re talking about.
The Bottom Line:
All properties need improvements from time to time. The best situation is for you to be on top of maintenance, repairs, and possible renovations for your property. A Property Manager will help you keep your investment in shape!

Volunteering Matters! Bein Selected an honor.

Great day at Northern Virginia Association of Realtors
13,000 member strong!

Professional Management protect properties and humans!

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Everyone wants to protect their home, it comes naturally. Just ask Nemo. (he bites by the way) Always use a professional- it is your home!

Patty Post-

Patty Young,Realtor

You never know who will pop by for a visit..

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Wow- the eagle has landed...
https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2019/12/03/Eagle-crashes-through-window-of-Virginia-tax-business/3761575404329/?sl=19

Graphs are great sometimes...

Something to think about- happy Friday!

Patty Post well there is a point to this-

Important easy preventative measure!

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We all have been enjoying the autumn colors our Virginia trees have been providing.... but just remember-
Protect Your Home!
As a long time Realtor- I have seen damaged properties.

Fun Fact
A home with a 1,500-square-foot roof sheds 1,000 gallons of water for every inch of falling rain.
Gutters that are neglected can have excess weight, standing water can back up into your home or overflow into your home’s foundation, possibly flooding your basement, which is why clearing your gutters is so important.

So who read the Farmers Almanac?
What is in store for us this winter?

Photography is the Coolest allowing us to see in such great detail.

Germany calls me back! So breathtaking and done with such skills so many years ago.... How come no one is building castles here in Northern VA? Keys to the Castle indeed!

Patty Young,Realtor

Amazing when you think about this!

Can you imagine all the stories this little red box can tell?

We must say goodbye to our little Panda!
Safe travels to China-

https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/17/us/bei-bei-giant-panda-national-zoo-trnd/index.html

Patty Post-
Landlording can at times be like walking in a minefield. One small, unintended misstep and boom! It blows up in your face. No landlords intend to do things incorrectly, and do not intend to discriminate. But a small misstep can lead to unintended discrimination and potential legal problems. Many lawsuits happen from unintended comments that are discrimination. Hire a professional!

Patty Young,Realtor

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Thank you to all who have served, are currently serving and our future veterans. We are blessed to live in this wonderful Country. Special thanks to my husband for his service in the Air Force.

Patty Young,Realtor

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I know the power from my years of teaching , but today was so much fun! There is such power in a sticker. I watched all the humans of all ages today at voting. It is truly amazing how happy and important a sticker is- no matter how young or how old! Love it Power to the Sticker! It goes back to 1982 in case you were wondering... I hope everyone voted and took lots of safe selfies today!

It is fall....

Fake Rental Listings: How To Protect Yourself

A Patty Post - Use Professional People / Don't be scammed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAycPLFryMI

Phantom landlords convince unsuspecting victims to pay them for false rentals.

Are you fall or autumn person?

A Patty Post..
- So are you an "Autumn" person or "fall" person

Pearson Smith Property Management- Reduce Your Risk...
Turn the Dial Down with One Phone Call

[08/02/19]   Our secret recipe for great leasing services to our clients is our ingredients... Attention is the main ingredient.
Pearson Smith Property Management knows our stats and can quickly address in order to provide top-level service.
We have :
incoming phone calls
• incoming text inquiries
• incoming email inquiries
• Capture inquiries from the web
• Collect new leads
• Scheduled new showings
• Confirmed showings
• Avoid the no shows
• Collect feedback from prospects
• Notified prospects about new listings on the market
• Canceled showings at off-market listings and directed
those prospect to your other on-the-market properties
Just a few things we accomplish in a day....

Bear Aware...

Are you a coffee Drinker in the Morning?

I am odd, I do not like coffee.
But I got my adrenaline running by this fella!
Nothing like taking the dogs out in the cool morning and run into this guy on the driveway!!
He was on my deck so I got the dogs and ran around the house the other way to get inside to safety. The ONLY problem was Mr. Bear had the same idea.
My pup yelled at the bear as I did and off he went.
Maybe I should just learn to like coffee!

What is your favorite tag?

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Today while out in the heat driving all over Northern VA, I saw this. Aren't people clever? I love these plates.
My minds wanders and today it went down this path....
Now, before you look it up and find out... what year and what state do you think introduced the ability to personalize your cars tags? Guess.

A cutting board might have been a good idea..

Patty Young,Realtor

Patty Post- for all those wondering what makes a bedroom a bedroom...
Means of Egress:
A bedroom must have two ways to exit: one that leads to the rest of the home and one that leads directly to the outside. In most cases, the outside egress will be a window. A bedroom egress window must be at least 5.7 square feet. It can be no more than 44 inches from the room floor, unless there is a permanent step installed. In addition, it is illegal to have locking bars or grates covering an egress window.
Also, in order to be considered a legal bedroom, its sole entrance must not be through another bedroom. Finally, the bedroom must have access to a bathroom without going through another bedroom.

Always keeping clients protected...learning about the new laws in Virginia...investing in business and clients ! Always a smart choice.

Lunch and Learn today with the one and only Sarah Loupe Petcher! Simply amazing stuff. Anyone who needs answers to Real Estate - she is your go to! Such an amazing attorney and person. THANK YOU!

Great Northern Virginia Lights? Beautiful Sky color

Did anyone get the chance to look up today in Virginia? Wow..this was not a filter on cell phone...just awesome