Charlottesville gets smart with Dominion Virginia Power's new project named SmartGrid Charlottesville.  Under this project the power company will install over 46,000 high technology electric meters on homes and businesses in Charlottesville and the close-in areas of Albemarle County.  The new meters should result in incresed energy efficiency and lower energy bills as Charlottesville  residents and Dominion Power are able to monitor energy usage more closely than under the previous system.  Through this new technology residents will have the opportunity to monitor their energy usage on the internet.

According to an article in the Charlottesville Daily Progress "Dominion expects that energy usage will be reduced by 4 percent annually for residential customers because of more efficient energy delivery, and that carbon dioxide emissions will be reduced by 12,000 tons per year. The reductions, to an extent, rely on whether consumers decide to closely monitor their usage."

Charlottesville has been chosen as the test site for this new technology because of local residents interest in managing energy consumption.  This project is one more way that Charlottesville Goes Green.

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, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434 960-0161 to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

View all of the Charlottesville Virginia homes for sale.

View my website Charlottesville Horse Farms or visit my other blog Charlottesville Real Estate Talk  for more information on

horse farms, homes, events and real estate. 

Copyright © 2009 by Pam Dent, all rights reserved, "Charlottesville Gets Smart".

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Open house at Lake Monticello Sunday June 14 1:00-4:00

Don't miss the chance to see this beautiful colonial close to beach 2 at Lake Monticello!

8 Wildwood Dr., Lake Monticello, Palmyra, VA 22963

3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2,800 finished sq ft., 2 car garage, fenced backyard, $308,000.00

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, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434 960-0161 to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

View all of the Charlottesville Virginia homes for sale.

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Small Virginia horse farms for sale are in demand.

If you have a small Virginia horse farm and have been considering the idea of selling, but have been waiting to put it on the market it may be a good time.  I have gotten three requests this week from new buyer clients who are looking for a  Charlottesville horse farm or hunt box.  By small we are talking about the 5-15 acre range.  Of course, like most of the buyers in todays market, price is an important consideration.  This is not the time to put on an over priced listing.  However, there is a market for competitively priced small Central Virginia horse properties.

A few tips:

• If your small horse farm has accesss to trail please let us know.  A buyer may purchase a smaller property if there are neighboring places to ride.
• Make sure that your agent describes all of the equestrian features in the agent notes.  This info may determine if a buyer will choose to view your farm over others that are on the market.
• State on the listing how much of the property is open and in pasture.
• If the land is all woods it is not a horse property.

And the most important tip is to hire a REALTOR who is experienced with horses and horse farms to help you with the sale of your Virginia horse farm.  Be sure to choose a horse property expert for the job.

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, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434 960-0161 to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

View all of the Charlottesville Virginia homes for sale.

View my website Charlottesville Horse Farms or visit my other blog Charlottesville Real Estate Talk  for more information on

horse farms, homes, events and real estate. 

Copyright © 2009 by Pam Dent, all rights reserved, "Small Virginia Horse Farms For Sale".

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Many people's first instinct is to call the agent whose name is on the home for sale sign, but should you buy a Charlottesville home from the agent whose name is on the sign?

While out driving most of us notice the real estate for sale signs in front of properties that catch our eye.  As you know those signs also have contact phone numbers for the listing agent.  It would appear that the easiest way to view that farm would be to simply call the phone number that is right in front of you.  Afterall that agent will know the most about the property… Right? 

Well there is a major flaw in this line of reasoning.  The real estate agent whose contact information is on the sign is the listing agent and they are working for the seller.  What does this mean?  In addition to selling the home or Virginia horse farm, the listing agent's job is to get the seller the best price under the best conditions for the seller.  The listing agent will not be looking out for your, the buyer's interests.

You may think that because you have bought homes before that you know what to do and do not need an agent.  Besides you will save money by not having a buyers agent.  Since the only commission being paid is the listing agent's you will get the home for less money.  Makes sense doesn't it?  The seller will only be paying a commission to one agent.  Well, it doesn't work that way.  Commissions are negotiated between the seller and the selling office.  The selling office then agress to split the commission wih the buying office if another company brings the buyer; otherwise, and this is the important part, if the listing office also sells the home they keep both sides of the commission. 

Therefore, it doesn't mske sense to give up your representation to buy from the seller's agent.  Afterall if you are sick you would consult a doctor, and if you have legal troubles you will consult a lawyer.  When you are looking for a Charlottesville home or Virginia horse farm for sale, the firse step is to have the assistance of a real estate professional who will not only counsel you during the purchase but who will also help with the myriad of details between contract and closing.

Remember if you do decide to initially view a home with the listing agent do not divulge any information that could hurt your negotiating positions during contract negotiations. 

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, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434 960-0161 to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

View all of the Charlottesville Virginia homes for sale.

View my website Charlottesville Horse Farms or visit my other blog Charlottesville Real Estate Talk  for more information on

horse farms, homes, events and real estate. 

Copyright © 2009 by Pam Dent, all rights reserved, "Should You Buy A Charlottesville Home From The Agent Whose Name Is On The Sign?"

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