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What Sellers Should Leave Buyers at Closing
A practical closing-day checklist for Richmond-area sellers: keep utilities on through closing, leave agreed keys, remotes and useful records, transfer smart devices securely, and remove anything the buyer has not agreed to accept. From Curt Reichstetter of Two Dog Realty.
Curt Reichstetter
4 days ago4 min read


How to Choose the Right Real Estate Agent Before You Regret It
Choosing the right real estate agent takes more than comparing résumés. Here are seven questions Richmond-area buyers and sellers should ask about honesty, experience, communication, and strategy.
Curt Reichstetter
Aug 76 min read


Homeowners Insurance in Richmond, VA: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Homeowners insurance protects more than the structure of your house. Learn what Richmond-area buyers and sellers should know about coverage, exclusions, rebuilding costs, flood damage and reviewing a policy before closing.
Curt Reichstetter
Aug 16 min read


Why Homes Sit on the Market in Richmond, VA (And What You Can Do About It)
When a Richmond-area home sits on the market, the problem is rarely just one thing. Learn how pricing, condition, presentation, access, and marketing work together—and what sellers can do next.
Curt Reichstetter
Jul 55 min read


What Really Adds Value Before Selling Your Home in Richmond, VA?
Not every renovation pays off when selling. Learn which repairs and improvements help Richmond-area homes feel well maintained, move-in ready, and worth a buyer’s attention.
Curt Reichstetter
Jun 284 min read


From Pending to Closing: What Happens After You Go Under Contract
A practical Richmond-area guide to inspections, appraisal, financing, title work, final walkthrough, closing, and the steps buyers and sellers can take to reduce risk.
Curt Reichstetter
May 105 min read


Spring 2026 Market Reality Check Richmond, VA
National housing headlines do not always reflect what is happening in Richmond. Here’s what local buyers and sellers were experiencing in the Spring 2026 Richmond real estate market.
Curt Reichstetter
Apr 274 min read


How to Evaluate Offers on Your Richmond Home
A practical Richmond seller’s guide to comparing price, net proceeds, financing, appraisal exposure, inspections, contingencies, timing, and closing certainty.
Curt Reichstetter
Apr 195 min read


Preparing Your Richmond Home for Sale: What Actually Matters
A practical guide to repairs, decluttering, staging, photography, inspections, and preparation choices that help Richmond sellers avoid wasting money before listing.
Curt Reichstetter
Apr 54 min read


The Perils of Overpricing
Overpricing a Richmond home can cost sellers time, leverage, and money. Learn why the first days on the market matter and how an unrealistic list price can undermine a successful sale.
Curt Reichstetter
Mar 305 min read


Richmond, VA Named One of the Hottest Housing Markets for 2026
Richmond has been named one of Zillow’s hottest housing markets for 2026. Here’s what the forecast, limited inventory, and continued buyer demand could mean for Richmond-area buyers and sellers.
Curt Reichstetter
Jan 214 min read


Pricing Your Richmond Home: Strategies, Tactics, and Techniques
Choosing the right list price is one of the most important decisions when selling your Richmond home. Learn which property features, market conditions, and comparable sales affect pricing.
Curt Reichstetter
Mar 11, 20255 min read
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