The 2013 Loudoun County Spring Farm Tour is here!

The 2013 Loudoun County Spring Farm Tour is here!

The 2013 Spring Farm Tour in Loudoun County kicks off at 10am on Saturday, May 18th with 45 participating farms and venues with many breath-taking views of Loudoun's rolling countryside. Seventeen of the participating farms are pet-friendly and offer various kid-friendly crafts. All farms will be open May 18th and 19th from 10am-4pm to visitors. 

Kid-friendly events include farm tours, donkey petting, scavenger hunts, feeding chickens, gathering eggs, and a demostration on how to shoe a horse!

For the "big kids" there are handmade crafts for sale from local artisits, classes on wool-processing and planting, as well as sampling of cheeses, wines, whiskey, artisan tea, homemade strawberry donuts, delicious BBQ and more!

Find live music and fresh produce and meats for purchase at the following seven farms:

• Double 8 Alpaca Ranch
• Earth Wind and Fleece
• Project Horse
• The Farm at Goodstone
• Georges Mill Farm Artisan Cheese
• Waterford Farm and Village Days
• Cardamon Family Vineyards

It's a great event to get out and enjoy the local landscape. Ask Gina & Company with Keller Williams, Loudoun's #1 real estate office, is ready to help you make this beautiful area home..

What's the difference between a GOOD Realtor and GREAT one?

What's the difference between a GOOD Realtor and GREAT one?

Don't they all have to pass the same licensing test? Well, yes, but that doesn't mean they all play in the same ball field. And this Spring market is no different. 

Hiring a GOOD Realtor will: 

1. Tell you what you want to hear and agree with you on price and ask you to sign the contract promising the world. 
2. Install a pretty sign in the yard and maybe a few basic flyers too. 
3. Snap some pictures of your house.
4. Tell you of appointments, but will neglect to share their professional opinion or concerns until others point them out. 
5. Ride the market and get a contract, but barely negotiate but rather present the deal as facts rather than as a malleable contract. 

Hiring a GREAT Realtor will:

1. Educate you on the current market, walk you through your options, and be up front about concerns. 
2. Help guide you through the process step by step and alleviate the stress with the sale of a home. 
3. Save you money before getting your house on the market  y providing a staging professional to suggest opportunities where you can get the biggest bang for your buck and then bringing in a professional photographer and market your house to the MAX -- all on the Realtor's dime before you pay them a cent.
4. Attract multiple qualified buyers.
5. Be an aggressive negotiator so your interests are protected and the maximum amount of money stays in your pocket!

So what does all this mean? A good realtor can still get the job done but it may impact the quality experience, your sanity, and ultimately, the money in your pocket. While great Realtors are TRUE experts in their field, love the industry, and spend every waking moment honing their skills. 

If you're on the fence about selling, do yourself the favor and do your research. Hire a GREAT agent like the ones at Ask Gina & Company with over 16 years of experience. You can expect us to be brutally honest, bring in the top of the line stager and photographer (on our dime), and market your property so heavily you will see it pop up in almost every crevice of the online universe. And most of all, get the job done for the best price!

Still not convinced? Just check out our numerous testimonials that back our promise and commitment to you. Stop waiting for the right time to sell - the moment is here! Give us a call at 703-574-3478 to unlock the possibilities in Northern Virginia real estate.

The Alamo is coming! New movie theater for this summer's blockbusters!

The Alamo is coming! New movie theater for this summer's blockbusters!

After much anticipation, the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has announced it will officially open its doors in One Loudoun on May 3rd. The Drafthouse will feature a full-service bar with 32 craft beers on tap, full menu of food, and 8 theaters all loaded 3D screens. Another unique quality you'll find available are the two smaller theaters with 49-seats that feature the ability to hook up PlayStation 3's to the big screens! 

Want to get in before the big grand opening rush? You can! During the employee training days from April 29th - May 1st, the Northern Virginia community is welcome to enjoy $2 tickets to popular flicks Animal House, Argo, Flight, Ghostbusters, Life of Pi, Skyfall, Wreck-it Ralph, and Zero Dark Thirty. And then at 9pm on May 2nd, the theater will open to show the new, hot flick Ironman 3. As many of you know, Loudoun County is a great place to work and play. Sip your local beer, eat your favorite finger food, and get ready for the ultimate movie theater experience in town!

See you there!

**NEW LISTING** Slip in before this one is gone! *OPEN Sunday 1-4pm*

 **NEW LISTING** Slip in before this one is gone! *OPEN Sunday 1-4pm*

Ask Gina & Company of Keller Williams Realty Loudoun Gateway in Ashburn Virginia is proud to present another beautiful home. This stunning 3BD/2.55BA Potomac Falls townhome is finished on all three levels and priced amazingly at $419,000. Impeccable features include brand new stainless appliances, hardwoods on main and upper levels, huge deck, and one killer view! Interested in calling the Lowes Island neighborhood your home? Please call or text us today at 703-574-3478 to find out more!