When you look for the highest-quality real estate service, look to a RE/MAX Associate – Your Hometown Expert!
RE/MAX Associates on average lead agents of competing brands in advanced real estate education and production. That's why they're known as "The Real Estate Leaders®" and why no one in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX!
You only get one chance to make a good first impression!
We'll work together towards the goal of maximizing your home's curb appeal and go room by room to determine what improvements will help to present your home in its best light. A well staged property increases the chances of higher price offers and a quicker sale.
Accredited Staging Professionals®
Virtual staging transforms empty, unwelcoming spaces into warm, enticing rooms that buyers want to visit. Digitally enhanced photos are clearly labeled to show that they are possibilities and help buyers form a more positive impression of your home.
Three weeks prior to your home being shown, we can announce that it is Coming Soon to the market! A coming soon listing generates excitement while preparatory work is completed, and staging is finalized.
Zillow and Trulia advertise Coming Soon homes plus their algorithms rank Premier Agent Listings higher in search results thereby increasing your home's exposure to prospective buyers. You benefit from the power of Multiple Listing Service (MLS) exposure working in concert with the biggest names in real estate; RE/MAX, Zillow & Trulia before your home even hits the open market!
Over 90% of homebuyers begin their home search online. We maximize exposure of your home to the Lake Anna marketplace by advertising globally to prospective buyers.
Buyers will see your home while searching hundreds of homes for sale sites like Realtor.com, Zillow, Remax.com, Trulia, and Homes.com just to name a few. Your home will stand out as our listings rank higher in buyer search results.
"Maximum Exposure" generates more showings leading to higher price offers and a quicker sale!
A "Just Listed" ad is created and targeted to buyers using online mortgage calculators, browsing homes for sale, and moving company websites. Retarget marketing allows ads announcing your home is for sale to follow these prospective homebuyers as they surf the internet on 100's of sites like these.
In addition, your ad is geo-targeted to home buyers within a 15-mile radius of your home. Those buyers will see your ad on sites they normally browse.
Yes, we are very tech savvy!
We create a social media campaign centered around your home's address. Once your listing is live in the MLS, we generate for sale advertisements and post them on sites like Facebook, Instagram, Google & Waze.
Sharing your property on social media helps spread the word that your home is for sale and maximizes its exposure to as many potential buyers as possible.
Put our technology to work for you!
We showcase your home by filming a video walkthrough. Video offers insights into your home's unique features and layout by showing how rooms connect.
Homes with video rank higher in search results allowing prospective buyers to see your home first. Homes with video get 3 times more clicks, 2 times the page views, and double the saves!
To learn more please view the video below.
We create a 3D tour of your home providing buyers the means to safely and efficiently view your home. Immersive home tours differentiate you from the competition and significantly increase buyer engagement.
The longer a buyer spends looking at your home, the easier it is for them to imagine themselves making it their own. With a virtual tour, buyers gain the flexibility to look at your home at their own pace and for as long as they like.
To see how a 3D tour can help sell your home click on the button below.
Custom, multi-page, full color brochures showcase the unique benefits of your home. Powerfully written descriptive text of your home's features enhances positive buyer emotions and sets your home apart from the competition. Copies of floor plans, surveys, and photos of community amenities are included when available.
Our beautifully designed and printed brochures demonstrate the special lifestyle afforded by your home and help bridge the gap between the buyers first glimpse and the final sale.
To view how your home's brochure will look, visit: BergerTeamBrochures.com
Your home is advertised online in the luxury home publications shown when it exceeds the stated value criteria and only the most exceptional homes qualify for inclusion on The RE/MAX Collection website.
Agents simply call 800-SHOWING to schedule showings & to receive showing instructions.
Requests are answered 24/7/365 by experienced, courteous appointment specialists.
You confirm or decline showing requests via mobile app, text, or phone call.
You receive feedback and reporting to track all activity throughout the home selling process.
When an offer is received on your home, you have three choices.
Accept, Reject, or Counter?
This is when a seasoned agent with great negotiating skills can be invaluable. Good negotiators focus on solutions instead of turning things into an adversarial crisis. They seek win-win outcomes.
John is intricately familiar with real estate contracts and knows how to protect your best interests. Including the right wording or provisions can spell the difference between a bad result or a smooth closing.
John is a Real Estate Negotiation Expert and negotiates 2-3% more in price, terms, and conditions for his clients than the average agent. That translates into thousands of dollars to you at closing.
The Berger Team has helped their clients successfully navigate over 900 home inspections, appraisals, and real estate closings.
More Sales = More Experience!
John & Lisa know the industry norms and expertly guide you through the entire process. They offer you sage advice and keep you informed every step of the way. They ensure all the l's are dotted and the T's are crossed so you avoid costly pitfalls.
John & Lisa provide coordination between you, your settlement agency, and everyone involved in the transaction so you get to closing on time.
The Berger Team's proven system and attention to detail assures you will experience a smooth closing!
Don't Worry ... We Got This!
John graduated from the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York and proudly served as an officer in the U.S. Army. His degree in Economics combined with the experience garnered from selling over 1000 homes has provided John the skills to accurately price, effectively market and successfully negotiate the sale of your property. John is a real estate investor and has helped numerous clients execute successful 1031 tax deferred exchanges.
You benefit from John's qualifications as a Certified Residential Specialist & Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist. He is a National Association of Realtors recognized Real Estate Negotiation Expert, Real Estate Probate Specialist and Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist. John is an associate broker licensed in Virginia and has been inducted into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame.
Upon retiring as a supervisor within the Social Security Administration, Lisa became a licensed real estate agent and property manager. She has managed over 100 homes and now provides office management and closing coordination for The Berger Team. Lisa keeps her real estate license current in an active referral status.
Lisa is also an Accredited Home Staging Professional working as an independent contractor providing home staging advice to clients. When you hire The Berger Team you get two seasoned professionals for less than the typical price of one!
John and Lisa live with their very affectionate Vizsla "Jake" in the lakefront community of Sunset Cove nestled along the beautiful shoreline of Lake Anna. Jake at the Lake! They have been blessed with 4 wonderful children and 5 beautiful grandchildren. They enjoy boating, fishing, flying, scuba diving and relaxing around their outdoor fireplace with family and friends.
John is a life member and supporter of the Fredericksburg, Virginia Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans. He is also a life member and supporter of VFW Post 8947, Mineral, VA. For every home sold John & Lisa donate in their client’s honor to the local Children's Miracle Network Hospital
John and Lisa welcome the opportunity to be of service to you and your family. Please contact them anytime at your convenience for a FREE no obligation consultation ... you'll be glad you did!
The CRS designation is awarded to REALTORS who have completed advanced professional training in marketing, finance, negotiation & real estate investment. They have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement in residential real estate sales. Less than 4% of all REALTORS® have earned the Certified Residential Specialist designation.
Agents, like John, who earn the prestigious Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) designation have completed extensive training in advertising to high-net-worth individuals and demonstrated sales performance in upper-tier properties. They possess the tools and expertise to compute the fair market values of your home.
Realtors like John who earn the Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist certification are highly trained to help you facilitate the buying and selling of properties for investment, retirement, or vacation in a recreational destination.
Staging highlights the amazing features of your home! When you employ The Berger Team you receive sage advice from a home staging professional. Lisa assists you with decorating, arranging furniture, de-cluttering, cleaning and other aesthetic strategies to help present your home in its best possible light.
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The following was presented by the Chief Economist for the Virginia Association of Realtors® to the Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors® in February, 2022 demonstrating where the real estate... Read More
Jake was born on October 29, 2021, at Wakonda Farms in Sugar Grove, West Virginia. Nestled in a hidden valley between the Allegheny and Shenandoah Mountains, Richard and Shelby breed and farm-raise Hu... Read More
Are you thinking about purchasing a lake home for your family? There are so many things you should know about living on a lake before you make the investment that will ensure an easy transition into l... Read More
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No Risk Listing Agreement... We guarantee if you feel our services do not live up to our promises, you may cancel your listing agreement at any time with no penalties or obligations.
We pledge to be honorable and honest in our dealings, to effectively communicate all matters in a timely manner and to provide you with quality, personalized services that meet your needs and exceed your expectations.
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RE/MAX agents are all about helping others - and it doesn't stop with home sales.
Since 1992, RE/MAX agents have helped Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® support over 9 million kids at more than 170 hospitals. What's more, 100% of all RE/MAX agent donations stay local.
When you buy or sell a home with The Berger Team, we donate a portion of our commission to the Children's Miracle Network. They give kids every chance they deserve to live better lives!
