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As a real estate broker and agent for over 12 years, I am qualified to answer questions about buyer and seller agency, home ownership, second home ownership, lake property and basic real estate information and laws as they apply in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Experience in the area

12 years in real estate and a second home owner. Top producer for many years. Have specialised in resort and second home as well as primary home ownership. Also have expertise in equestrian properties. Owner and one of the founders of Re/Max Lake & Country as well as Greenway Horse Farm.

Organizations

National Association of Realtors, Virginia Association of Realtors, Fredericksburd Area Association of Realtors, Richmond Area Real Estate Association and Charlottesville Association of Realtors. Re/Max and the Better Business Bureau.

Education/Credentials

Real estate licensing and broker licensing courses as well as required and optional continuing education in my field.

Awards and Honors

Top producer awards from FAAR and Re/Max.

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Missy09/21/0910101010Thanks for the prompt reply!
katie09/01/0910101010Can't thank you enough!
paul08/30/0910101010Thanks Toni...very sensible and helpful resonse .....
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Recent Answers from Toni Yates

2009-10-27 false disclosure:

Sorry for the delay in responding. I just got out of the hospital. Bottom line- what was in writing? Was it verbal or in writing? You need to look at it as a judge would. Misrepresentation IN WRITING would

2009-09-20 sex offender moved next door/real estate value:

Hi Missy- Thanks for the question(s). In Virginia, there is a disclosure that buyers sign that is called the Megan's Law Disclosure. In effect, it lays the responsibility of checking for sexual offenders

2009-09-18 House:

Hi Henry- Thanks for the question. There is really too much involved to teach you here. The two most important things to know are that you need to speak to a loan officer to see what you can afford (what

2009-08-30 FHA (Termite/Moisture Inspection NOT required):

Depending on the wording of your contract, it can cover wood-destroying "infestations". Again, depending on your contract, you probably can walk without penalty if the sellers don't agree to work with

2009-08-30 FHA (Termite/Moisture Inspection NOT required):

Hi Katie- Not a good situation. Does your contract have a home inspection contingency? Sure they don't WANT to fix it but what does your contract say? I hope you didn't just assume that FHA would be adequate

 

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