Date Archives: August 2019

In a crowded marketplace, homebuyers are doing anything they can to stand apart from the crowd. And while making a smart bid is important, it's not always the highest bidder who wins. Often, it's a personal touch that wins sellers over. 

Our real estate agents have found that writing a personalized offer letter is one of the best ways to make yourself stand out. Here's why it works – and how you can write a great message that puts you at the head of the pack. 

Why Personalized Offer Letters Work

Buying a home is a financial decision, but it's also a personal one. Selling a home is the same way. There are a lot of emotions tied up in the process of selling a house, especially if the seller has lived there for a long time, made a lot of memories, or maybe even raised a family there. In many cases, the seller doesn't just want to sell the house; they want to make sure it's in good hands.

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Pickleball has been exploding in popularity across the U.S., and the Richmond area is no exception. Our REALTORS® highlight five places to play pickleball in our area.

Why Pickleball?

Pickleball is like a combination of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. The game combines elements of each, making it fun, fast-paced and easy to pick up for beginners. Some people describe it as giant ping pong, except you're standing on the table. However you look at it, it's a lot of fun!

One element making made pickleball popular is, even though it packs a lot of action into a quick game, it's not too physically demanding. It's an excellent game for all ages. This year's West End Pickleball Classic, held by the Pickleball Club of Chesterfield County, included more than 200 participants, with an age range from 10 to 83. 

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Our real estate agents know buying a home isn't just about the property you pick, but the community you choose too. When you move to the Richmond area, you'll enjoy living around a cultural hub where there's always something to see.

Richmond and its suburbs are known for a vibrant music community, live theater, and plenty of prestigious venues. Performances pack our calendar – so how can you find the perfect ones for you? Napier ERA is on the case!

Let's check out a few of the Richmond area's live performances happening in August:

Concerts

1. Chris Young - Innsbrook After Hours, 4901 Lake Brook Drive, Glen Allen, VA 23060
   What better way to spend a summer evening than listening to country music! Chris Young won Nashville Star in 2006, and since then his career has grown with numerous Top 5 hits including "Lonely Eyes" and "Who I am With You." Hear this member of the Grand Ole Opry live for yourself at Innsbrook After Hours on August 31.  Don't miss your chance to tour Glen Allen homes for sale when you come to town for the concert.

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Chesterfield County homes for sale are some of the top in Virginia, and there are all sorts of reasons why. With the breathtaking beauty of two historic rivers and its convenient location just south of Richmond, Chesterfield thrives as the state's fourth-most populous county.

Chesterfield County is a great place to visit any time of year, but one event that draws people from all over is the annual Chesterfield County Fair. One of the longest-running events of its kind in the United States, it'll be celebrating its 106th year this August.

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