Why Your Alexandria Home Isn't Selling (and How to Re-List Successfully)
Quick Answer: When an Alexandria home doesn't sell within 30–45 days, the cause is almost always one of four issues — overpricing relative to recent comps, weak marketing exposure, poor presentation or staging, or the wrong listing agent. Diagnosing which factor failed is the first step. A successful re-list requires a fresh CMA, repositioned price strategy, professional photography and video, an MLS reset, and a new marketing plan executed by an agent who actively sells in Alexandria — not just one who lives nearby.
Watching your Alexandria home sit on the market while neighboring listings go under contract is one of the most stressful experiences a seller can face. The longer a property sits, the more buyers assume something is wrong with it — and that perception starts to drive offers down, even when the home itself is perfectly sound.
This guide walks through exactly why homes fail to sell in Alexandria, how to honestly diagnose the cause, and how to re-list with a strategy that gets the property under contract — not just on the market again. We work this process every week with sellers across Old Town, Del Ray, Rosemont, Beverley Hills, Belle Haven, and the West End, and the same diagnostic framework applies whether your home is a $475K condo or a $2.2M historic single-family.
Key Takeaways
- Overpricing is the #1 reason Alexandria homes don't sell — typically by 4–8% above what buyers will pay.
- Photo quality, MLS write-up, and online exposure determine whether your home gets shown in the first place.
- Days on Market (DOM) creates a stigma after roughly 30 days — buyers begin asking "what's wrong with it?"
- A clean re-list reset (new MLS number, refreshed media, repositioned price) often performs better than a price drop on the existing listing.
- The right agent saves more than they cost — and at 1.5%, that math gets even better.
In This Guide
- Why Alexandria Homes Don't Sell
- How to Diagnose Your Failed Listing
- Pricing: The #1 Reason Listings Stall
- Marketing Audit: What Should Have Happened
- Presentation, Staging, and Photos
- Was It Your Agent?
- Run the Numbers on Your Re-List
- The Re-List Strategy: Step-by-Step
- Three Paths to Re-Listing
- Common Re-Listing Mistakes
- Your Path Forward in Alexandria
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Glossary
Why Alexandria Homes Don't Sell
Alexandria is one of the most competitive seller markets in Northern Virginia. Median single-family DOM has been hovering between 9 and 18 days for the past four quarters, depending on neighborhood, according to BrightMLS data tracked by NVAR. When a home crosses 30 days without a contract — and definitely past 45 — there is almost always a structural reason.
Out of every 10 stale Alexandria listings we audit for sellers seeking a second opinion, the failure points break down roughly as follows:
Notice what's missing from that list: the market. In a market like Alexandria — where well-priced, well-marketed homes still receive offers within two weeks — "the market is slow" is almost never the real reason a property hasn't sold. There are micro-pockets that move slower (some condo segments, ultra-luxury above $2.5M), but those are exceptions with their own playbooks.
The "stale listing" feedback loop
Once your home has been on the market for 30+ days, a predictable problem emerges. Buyers — and their agents — start filtering on DOM. A home flagged as "stale" gets fewer showings, which leads to fewer offers, which extends DOM further. The longer the cycle runs, the lower the eventual sale price typically settles. Nationally, homes that sell after 60+ DOM close at roughly 4–7% below their original list price; in Alexandria, the discount can be steeper because buyers here pay close attention to recent activity.
Breaking that cycle takes more than a $10,000 price drop. It usually requires a full reset: new MLS listing, repositioned price, fresh media, and a new marketing push.
ℹ️ The buyer psychology
When a buyer's agent pulls up your listing and sees "60 DOM," the first sentence out of their mouth to the client is usually: "There's probably something wrong with it — let's see what we can offer." That assumption alone can cost you 3–5% on the final sale price, even if there's nothing actually wrong with the home.
How to Diagnose Your Failed Listing
Before you fire your agent, drop your price, or list with the next person who knocks on your door, run a structured diagnostic. The data is usually right there in the showing reports and the MLS — most sellers just haven't been shown how to read it.
The four-number diagnostic
Pull these four numbers from your listing agent or your Showingtime/ShowingShield report. Each ratio points to a different failure mode.
| Metric | Healthy Range (Alexandria) | What a Bad Number Means |
|---|---|---|
| Listing views per week | 600–1,500 (Zillow + Realtor.com combined) | Low views = marketing or photo problem |
| Saves-to-views ratio | 2%+ | Below 1% = headline/photos aren't compelling |
| Showings per week | 3–10 in the first 14 days | Below 2 = priced too high for the segment |
| Showings-to-offer ratio | 1 offer per 8–12 showings | High showings, no offers = condition/staging |
Reading the results:
- Few views + few showings → Marketing, photos, and MLS exposure failed. Buyers never saw the home.
- Lots of views + few showings → Price is too high. Buyers see it and pass.
- Lots of showings + no offers → Condition, staging, smell, layout, or pricing once buyers walk through.
- One offer at a steep discount → Buyer pool is testing — usually a pricing issue, sometimes a perceived defect.
Pre-diagnosis information to gather
- Total listing views (Zillow, Realtor.com, BrightMLS public site)
- Number of showings in weeks 1, 2, 3, 4
- Written feedback from every showing
- List of price-reduction or open-house decisions and dates
- Three to five comparable sales in your micro-neighborhood (last 90 days)
- Original photos, MLS remarks, and any video links used
- Marketing report showing where the home was syndicated
Pricing: The #1 Reason Listings Stall
If your home didn't sell, the math points at pricing first. Alexandria buyers are not casual — they're educated, often working with experienced agents, and they pull comparable sales themselves before making offers. A list price that ignores the comps doesn't just fail to attract offers; it actively repels showings.
The Alexandria pricing windows by neighborhood
Pricing strategy varies dramatically by Alexandria sub-market. Below are typical 2026 price ranges and median DOM for the most active neighborhoods. These figures are illustrative of where well-priced listings have been transacting recently; your home's exact comps will depend on size, condition, and finishes.
| Neighborhood | Typical SFH Range | Median DOM | Buyer Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town | $950K – $3.5M+ | 14–22 days | Cash-strong, lifestyle buyers |
| Del Ray | $725K – $1.6M | 9–15 days | Young families, dual-income |
| Rosemont | $1.1M – $2.4M | 11–18 days | Move-up families |
| Beverley Hills | $1.2M – $2.6M | 12–20 days | Established professionals |
| Belle Haven / Mt. Vernon | $900K – $2.8M | 15–25 days | Federal/legal/military buyers |
| West End / Cameron Station | $550K – $1.1M | 10–16 days | Commuters, first move-ups |
| Alexandria Condos (citywide) | $275K – $850K | 18–38 days | First-time, downsizing |
The "wrong side of a round number" problem
One of the most common pricing mistakes in Alexandria is listing just above a round buyer search threshold. Most buyers search in increments — $750K, $800K, $850K, $1M, $1.1M. A home priced at $815K shows up in the $750K–$800K filter for nobody, and lands in the $800K–$850K bucket where it competes with stronger inventory. The same home at $799,000 receives roughly 30–50% more search impressions.
The same principle applies harder at $1M, $1.5M, and $2M thresholds. We routinely see listings re-list $25,000–$50,000 lower, drop into the right search bucket, and receive an offer within two weeks at a number very close to the original list — because the larger buyer pool now competes for the property.
How much should you drop?
The right adjustment depends on what your diagnostic showed. A meaningful repositioning — not a small "test" cut — usually moves the home into a new buyer pool. The general framework:
| Symptom | Recommended Adjustment |
|---|---|
| Few views, very few showings | 3–5% reduction, push under next search threshold |
| Decent views, low showings | 2–4% reduction + refreshed remarks/photos |
| High showings, no offers | Hold price, address condition/feedback first |
| One lowball offer | Counter strategically — buyer pool may agree |
Before you re-list, see what an Alexandria-active agent thinks your home is actually worth right now. Real comps, real strategy — not an automated estimate. Response within 24 hours.
Marketing Audit: What Should Have Happened
If your view counts and showing numbers were weak, your marketing didn't carry its weight. In 2026, buyers find homes online — and a home that doesn't look spectacular in the first three photos doesn't get clicked, doesn't get saved, and doesn't get toured. Here's what a complete Alexandria marketing rollout looks like.
| Marketing Asset | Why It Matters | Included in 1.5% Program |
|---|---|---|
| Professional HDR photography (35–50 images) | First impression on every portal | ✓ Yes |
| Drone aerial photography + video | Shows lot, proximity, walkability | ✓ Yes |
| Cinematic walkthrough video (60–90 sec) | Drives social and out-of-state buyers | ✓ Yes |
| Matterport 3D tour | Pre-qualifies serious buyers, cuts wasted showings | ✓ Yes |
| Professional floor plans | Critical for out-of-state and military buyers | ✓ Yes |
| MLS syndication (40+ portals) | Maximum exposure across all buyer channels | ✓ Yes |
| Single-property website + custom URL | Drives direct buyer traffic + SEO | ✓ Yes |
| Targeted social ads (Meta + Google) | Reaches buyers not yet on MLS sites | ✓ Yes |
| Agent-to-agent email campaign | Pushes listing to 5,000+ NOVA agents | ✓ Yes |
| Open houses (broker + public) | Generates urgency, captures fence-sitters | ✓ Yes |
If your first listing was missing more than two of those, you didn't have a marketing problem — you had a marketing absence. That's correctable, and it's the single fastest re-list lever to pull.
Photo quality: the cheapest pricing leverage you have
Phone photos. Vertical photos. Dark photos. Photos taken at 4 p.m. on an overcast day with no light correction. We see them constantly on stale Alexandria listings. Professional HDR photography costs $300–$500 — and it routinely returns multiples of that in saved DOM and stronger final price. A poorly-photographed $1.2M home looks like a $1.05M home online, then it sells for $1.05M, and somehow the seller blames "the market."
Presentation, Staging, and Photos
If buyers showed up and walked away, the home itself underdelivered against the photos and the price. The fix here is rarely "renovate the kitchen." It's usually targeted, small, and high-ROI.
The pre-re-list presentation checklist
- Deep clean — including baseboards, windows, vents, grout, and inside the oven
- Declutter — pack away 30–40% of personal items; rent a storage pod if needed
- Depersonalize — family photos, religious items, and political memorabilia stored
- Neutralize paint — Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray or Repose Gray for any bold-colored walls
- Refresh landscaping — fresh mulch, edged beds, pressure-washed walkway and driveway
- Address smells — pet odors, cooking residue, basement musk; professional remediation if needed
- Repair the obvious — wall scuffs, missing outlet covers, dripping faucets, loose handles
- Stage strategically — vacant homes benefit most from professional staging in living, primary bedroom, and dining
- Replace dated light fixtures in foyer, dining, and primary bath ($400–$1,200 total ROI is high)
- Update hardware — cabinet knobs, drawer pulls, and door handles look new for $300–$600
When staging actually pays for itself
Professional staging is one of the highest-ROI pre-list activities for vacant or sparsely furnished Alexandria homes — particularly in Old Town, Beverley Hills, and Rosemont, where buyers expect a polished aesthetic. For occupied homes, a "consultation + selective restaging" model usually works better than full staging.
| Staging Type | Cost Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation only (2 hrs) | $200–$400 | Occupied homes with good furniture |
| Selective staging (key rooms) | $900–$2,500 | Mostly-occupied, missing key pieces |
| Full vacant staging (30 days) | $3,500–$8,000+ | Vacant single-family in $1M+ range |
| Virtual staging (photos only) | $30–$80 per photo | Marketing-only; must disclose |
Was It Your Agent?
This is the hardest question to ask, because the agent is often someone you know personally — a relative, a referral from a friend, a long-time neighborhood contact. But if you've eliminated pricing, marketing, and presentation, then yes — the agent may have been the limiting factor.
| ✓ Signs of a Strong Listing Agent | ✗ Red Flags |
|---|---|
| Closed 20+ listings in your neighborhood in last 3 years | Vague references to "many listings" but no specific recent sales |
| Pre-listing CMA with 8–15 comparable sales | CMA with 3 comps and no adjustments shown |
| Photo/video team booked before listing day | Photos taken on phone, or the morning of going active |
| Written marketing plan + weekly performance reports | No written plan; updates only when seller calls |
| Available evenings and weekends | Slow response times, missed showing requests |
| Negotiation strategy when offers come in | "Take it or leave it" approach without analysis |
Local activity matters more than tenure
An agent who has been licensed for 30 years but hasn't sold in Alexandria in two years is a less effective listing agent than one with five years of experience who closed 30 properties in the city last year. Buyer agents pay attention to "the same name keeps showing up" — they take those listings more seriously and they tour them with stronger clients.
The Jamil Brothers Realty Group sells across all of Northern Virginia, but Alexandria — particularly Old Town, Del Ray, Belle Haven, and the West End — is one of our active core markets. We currently have showing activity, buyer leads, and recent comps in every Alexandria sub-segment from condo to historic single-family.
Our seller net sheet calculator breaks down every cost — commission, Virginia grantor tax, NOVA congestion tax, closing fees — so you know your real bottom line before you re-list.
Run the Numbers on Your Re-List
One of the most overlooked re-list levers is commission structure. A traditional 3% listing fee on an Alexandria home costs you significantly more equity than a 1.5% full-service program — same MLS, same professional photography, same drone video, same 3D tours, same negotiation, same marketing. Use the calculator to see what's actually at stake.
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The Re-List Strategy: Step-by-Step
A re-list is not just relisting the home with a new sign in the yard. Done well, it's a complete reset designed to make the home read as a new property to buyers and their agents. Here is the sequence we follow with Alexandria re-list clients.
Withdraw or expire the old listing — Day 0
Take the home off the market cleanly. BrightMLS allows a property to be withdrawn or expired; both reset some signal to buyers, but a fresh MLS number after at least 30 days off-market resets DOM more decisively.
Fresh CMA + pricing strategy session — Week 1
Pull 8–15 comparable sales from the last 90 days within a half-mile radius. Adjust for square footage, bedrooms, lot size, condition, and time. Identify the right search threshold to price under.
Punch list — Weeks 1–2
Address every actionable feedback item from the prior listing. Paint, deep clean, declutter, repair, refresh landscaping, replace fixtures.
Re-shoot media — Week 2–3
New professional photography, drone, walkthrough video, and Matterport 3D tour. Different time of day, different angles, different lead images. Old photos can be cached by Zillow — fresh media signals a new property.
Rewrite the MLS remarks — Week 3
A completely new write-up — different lead sentence, different highlights, different keywords. Tired remarks tell agents this is the same listing.
Pre-launch agent outreach — 3–7 days before
"Coming soon" status on BrightMLS plus direct outreach to top buyer agents working in your price band. Goal: an offer ready in the first 72 hours of going active.
Launch day + first weekend — Week 4
Tuesday or Wednesday MLS go-live. Broker open Friday. Public open Saturday and Sunday. Targeted social and Google ads running. Showings booked Thursday through Sunday.
Offer review + negotiation — Week 4–5
Set an offer review deadline if multiple offers materialize. Strategic counter for terms (financing type, EMD, closing date, post-settlement occupancy) as well as price.
Three Paths to Re-Listing
Not every seller will follow the same re-list path. Your timeline, financial position, and the reason your first listing failed all influence the right approach. Here are the three most common.
Path 1: Full reset with the same property
Best for sellers whose home is structurally fine and whose first listing failed on price, marketing, or presentation. Take 30 days off-market, complete the punch list, re-shoot media, get new comps, and re-launch with the right strategy. Roughly 70% of re-list scenarios fall here.
Path 2: Pre-listing improvements + re-launch
Best for sellers whose home has a specific feedback theme — dated kitchen, dated primary bath, dark interior, deferred maintenance. Targeted $5,000–$25,000 in improvements, paired with the reset, can produce a noticeably higher sale price. We typically advise improvements only when the math clearly works; not every renovation returns its cost.
Path 3: Cash offer or alternative sale
Best for sellers under time pressure (PCS, job relocation, divorce, estate timeline) or with properties that need significant work the seller cannot or doesn't want to fund. A cash offer trades top-of-market price for speed and certainty. We compare cash offers side-by-side with the traditional sale net so you can decide with real numbers.
If timing, condition, or certainty matters more than maximum price, a cash offer may be the right fit. We'll walk you through your full range of options side-by-side — no pressure.
Common Re-Listing Mistakes
If you avoid the following pitfalls, you've already separated yourself from the majority of stale Alexandria listings that come back to market.
Re-listing mistakes to avoid
- Re-listing the same week with the same agent, same photos, same price — pure waste of momentum
- Tiny price drops ($5K–$10K on a $900K home) that signal weakness without changing the buyer pool
- Keeping the same MLS number for ego or convenience — DOM and price history follow you
- Skipping new photos because "the home hasn't changed" — buyers cache the old listing in their memory
- Holding open houses with no other promotion behind them
- Refusing to update the MLS remarks — the same text screams "same listing"
- Ignoring written buyer feedback because "those buyers didn't make an offer anyway"
- Re-launching on a Friday afternoon — buyers see new listings best Tuesday through Thursday
- Picking a new agent based purely on the lowest commission without checking actual production
- Trying to "wait it out" — every additional week on market chips away at final sale price
The "we'll just lower the price" trap
The instinct after a failed listing is almost always to drop the price. Sometimes that is the right move. But on its own, a price drop on a stale listing rarely produces the result sellers hope for, because the underlying signals — DOM, history, tired photos — are still there. The right move is usually a reset plus a price correction, not a price drop alone.
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Your Path Forward in Alexandria
A listing that didn't sell is frustrating, but it's also recoverable — almost always. The diagnostic is straightforward, the levers are well understood, and Alexandria's underlying buyer demand remains strong. What separates a successful re-list from a second failure is honest analysis, a complete reset rather than a half-measure, and an agent whose interests, marketing depth, and local pull match what the property actually needs.
At The Jamil Brothers Realty Group, we run this exact process every week — pulling fresh comps, auditing prior marketing, planning the punch list, building the re-launch timeline, and executing the marketing rollout that puts your home back in front of qualified buyers. The 1.5% full-service program means none of that comes at the expense of marketing budget or attention; it means the same complete listing experience as a 3% agent, with thousands of dollars more equity in your pocket at closing. Explore our Alexandria community page for current local market data, or browse current Northern Virginia listings to see what your competition looks like right now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why isn't my house selling in Alexandria, VA?
The most common reason is overpricing relative to recent comparable sales — accounting for roughly 60% of stale Alexandria listings. Other causes include weak marketing (low-quality photos, no drone or 3D tour, limited online exposure), presentation issues (clutter, dated finishes, deferred maintenance), and agent execution gaps (slow response, no marketing plan, no negotiation strategy). A proper diagnostic looks at four numbers — views, saves, showings, and showing-to-offer ratio — to identify which factor failed.
How long should an Alexandria home sit on the market before I worry?
The median Days on Market for a well-priced single-family home in Alexandria is currently 9–18 days depending on neighborhood, with condos taking 18–38 days. If you reach 30 days without strong buyer activity (consistent showings, at least one offer or strong agent interest), that is the point to honestly diagnose what's going wrong. By 45 days, the DOM stigma is actively working against you, and re-listing should be on the table.
Should I drop my price or change agents?
It depends on what the diagnostic shows. If you have lots of online views but very few showings, the issue is price — a reduction may be enough. If you have low views and low showings, the problem is marketing exposure, and your agent's marketing approach is likely the root cause. If you have high showings but no offers, the issue is condition, staging, or feedback the agent failed to act on. The right move depends on which signal is broken, not on instinct.
How much does it cost to sell a home in Alexandria, VA?
Total seller costs in Alexandria typically run between 6% and 8% of sale price with a traditional agent. That breaks down roughly as: 3% listing commission, 2–3% buyer's agent compensation (negotiable post-NAR settlement), Virginia state grantor tax ($1 per $1,000 sale price), Northern Virginia regional congestion tax (additional $0.15 per $100 in Alexandria and surrounding NOVA jurisdictions), plus title work and miscellaneous closing costs. The Jamil Brothers Realty Group offers a 1.5% full-service listing fee in Alexandria, which keeps an additional 1.5% of sale price in seller equity at closing without reducing marketing, photography, or service.
What's the difference between withdrawing and expiring a listing?
A withdrawn listing is taken off the market voluntarily before the contract end date, usually with mutual agreement between seller and agent. An expired listing means the listing agreement ran out before the home sold. Both show in BrightMLS history, but expired listings carry slightly more stigma with buyer agents. Either way, taking the home off the market for at least 30 days before relisting on a new MLS number is the cleanest way to reset DOM.
Can I cancel my listing agreement if my home isn't selling?
Yes, in most cases — but the specifics depend on the contract you signed. Many Virginia listing agreements allow either party to terminate with written notice. Some include protection periods (typically 60–180 days) during which if the home sells to a buyer the agent introduced, commission is still owed. Before signing a new agreement with another agent, have the old contract reviewed so you understand any obligations that survive cancellation.
How do I choose the right listing agent for a re-list in Alexandria?
Look at four objective criteria. First, recent Alexandria production — how many homes the agent has sold in your specific neighborhood and price band in the last 24 months. Second, marketing assets — do they provide professional HDR photography, drone, walkthrough video, 3D tour, and a written marketing plan as part of the listing service? Third, communication — how often do they update sellers, and how fast do they respond. Fourth, results data — list-to-sale ratio, average DOM, and reviews. The Jamil Brothers Realty Group is active across Alexandria with 840+ homes sold, $500M+ in closed volume, and 500+ five-star reviews — and at 1.5%, sellers retain meaningfully more equity at closing.
Will dropping my price actually help if my listing has stalled?
A price drop alone, on the same listing with the same photos and the same MLS number, rarely produces the result sellers hope for — because the stale signals (DOM, listing history, tired photos) remain. A reset that combines new media, new MLS remarks, a fresh MLS number, and a repositioned price typically performs significantly better than a price drop on the original listing. The reset signals "new property" to buyers and their agents, which restores normal showing activity.
How long should I wait between withdrawing and re-listing?
For the cleanest DOM reset on BrightMLS, take the property off-market for at least 30 days before re-listing on a new MLS number. Use that time productively — complete the punch list, get new photography, write new MLS remarks, and develop a new pricing strategy. Re-listing the next day with the same photos at a slightly lower price is the move that fails most often.
Are there HOA or condo association issues that could be hurting my sale in Alexandria?
Yes, particularly for Alexandria condos. Buyers (and their lenders) review the condo resale package and HOA documents closely. Common deal-breakers include: high or rising condo fees, special assessments in progress or pending, low reserve funding, pending litigation against the association, owner-occupancy ratios below 50% (which affects FHA and conventional financing), or insurance gaps. If you have a condo and offers aren't coming in or are falling through, ask your agent to review the condo docs that are being shared with buyers — sometimes the issue isn't your unit, it's the building.
What mistakes should I avoid when re-listing my Alexandria home?
The biggest mistakes are: re-listing the same week with the same agent, photos, and price; making tiny price reductions that don't shift the home into a new buyer search bucket; keeping the same MLS number when DOM has gone stale; skipping new photography because "the home hasn't changed"; ignoring written buyer feedback from showings; re-launching on a Friday afternoon when buyer activity is lowest; and choosing a new agent based purely on lowest commission rather than actual recent production in your neighborhood.
Does the 1.5% listing fee mean reduced marketing or service?
No. The Jamil Brothers Realty Group's 1.5% listing fee is a full-service program — professional HDR photography, drone video, cinematic walkthrough video, Matterport 3D tour, floor plans, MLS syndication across 40+ portals, targeted social and Google advertising, agent-to-agent outreach, open houses, and partner-led negotiation are all included. The lower fee comes from operational efficiency and volume, not from cutting marketing or service. On a $750,000 Alexandria home, this saves the seller approximately $11,250 in commission at closing compared to a traditional 3% agent.
Glossary
Days on Market (DOM)
The number of days a property has been actively listed for sale on the MLS. Higher DOM creates buyer skepticism and downward pressure on final price.
Cumulative Days on Market (CDOM)
Total days across all listings of the same property, including prior expired or withdrawn listings within a defined lookback window.
CMA (Comparative Market Analysis)
A report comparing your home to recently sold properties to estimate market value. Strong CMAs use 8–15 comps and show adjustments for differences.
List-to-Sale Ratio
The percentage of original list price the home ultimately sold for. Healthy Alexandria ratios run 98%–102%; stale listings often drop below 95%.
Withdrawn Listing
A listing taken off the market voluntarily before the contract expires, usually by mutual agreement between seller and agent.
Expired Listing
A listing where the listing agreement ran out before the property sold. Carries slightly more stigma than a withdrawn listing.
Grantor Tax
Virginia state transfer tax paid by the seller — $1 per $1,000 of sale price. Northern Virginia adds a regional congestion tax of $0.15 per $100.
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