About Me
Real Estate Consultant and REALTOR® with Market Advantage Real Estate in Northern Virginia. Specializing in residential real estate in Loudoun and Fairfax County. Clients include sellers, buyers and investors. Experienced with traditional resales, short-sales and foreclosures/bank-owned properties.
Author of LoudounScene.com and LoudounForeclosures.com. Contributing author - AgentGenius.com and VARbuzz.com.
Additional info:
- Technology Committee and Communications Committee - Dulles Area Association of REALTORS®.
- Strategic Planning Commitee and Information Management Committee - Virginia Association of REALTORS®.
- Featured Speaker - Virginia Association of REALTORS® Annual Conference - September 2008.
- Contributing author - "Real Estate in 2008, Book of Top Ideas for the Challenging Market of 2008″ (Best Agent Business), which is on the National Association of REALTORS® suggested reading list.
- Volunteer - American Diabetes Association Tour De Cure - Marketing and Promotions Committee - Social Media/Social Networking Consultant
- Media coverage and appearances - Loudoun Easterner, Loudoun Times-Mirror, Washington Independent, LoudounExtra.com, Living In LoCo, The Washington Post, WTOP News, Reuters, The Wall Street Journal, Google Finance, The Economist, ABC 7 News, WJLA Channel 8 News and National Public Radio (NPR).
- Can also be found on Twitter, Facebook and others (please ask for handles if interested).
Author of LoudounScene.com and LoudounForeclosures.com. Contributing author - AgentGenius.com and VARbuzz.com.
Additional info:
- Technology Committee and Communications Committee - Dulles Area Association of REALTORS®.
- Strategic Planning Commitee and Information Management Committee - Virginia Association of REALTORS®.
- Featured Speaker - Virginia Association of REALTORS® Annual Conference - September 2008.
- Contributing author - "Real Estate in 2008, Book of Top Ideas for the Challenging Market of 2008″ (Best Agent Business), which is on the National Association of REALTORS® suggested reading list.
- Volunteer - American Diabetes Association Tour De Cure - Marketing and Promotions Committee - Social Media/Social Networking Consultant
- Media coverage and appearances - Loudoun Easterner, Loudoun Times-Mirror, Washington Independent, LoudounExtra.com, Living In LoCo, The Washington Post, WTOP News, Reuters, The Wall Street Journal, Google Finance, The Economist, ABC 7 News, WJLA Channel 8 News and National Public Radio (NPR).
- Can also be found on Twitter, Facebook and others (please ask for handles if interested).
Testimonials
"Just sending a note to you to say THANK YOU for referring Mike McFarlane. He was truly a very kind and wonderful attorney for us and our renter situation. He really knows the ins and outs and went the extra mile and then some for us.
I wanted to send a note that I appreciate your contacts. Even when we did our original house all of your contacts were always professional/helpful and speaks volumes to your “circle of influence"."
Karen Quinker Mon Mar 16
Karen Quinker Mon Mar 16
"My wife and I were exploring Loudoun County in search of our first home. Upon viewing a particular house on a common website, my wife called a buyers specialist. Danilo began a professional relationship with us beginning with our initial meeting. Danilo’s expansive knowledge and initiative caused us to rely on him as we continued to view other homes within our parameters. Though we ultimately purchased the primary home we visited, Danilo was able to provide us with multiple alternative and comparable homes, which aided us in making a truly informed decision.
Today, I can confidently say that Danilo understands Loudoun better than anyone I know. His constant effort to remain current with the market allows him to keep both old and new clients up-to-date. Over time, Danilo has proven to be more than a buyers agent, but also a dependable friend, always ready to provide professional counsel on home issues and the real estate market. I would assuredly recommend Danilo to anyone in need of real estate services; his proven concern for clients, loyal commitment and professional know-how will be a true help for anyone in need of buying or selling a home."
Steve Waldron, Jr. Fri Jan 16
Steve Waldron, Jr. Fri Jan 16
""Danilo,
I would like to take a minute to thank you for your part in the purchase of my new home. Your attention to all the details of the contract negotiations, the inspection process, the follow up with everything that needed to be taken care all led to a successful transaction from start to finish. You made me feel comfortable and confident knowing that I had a realtor who was both professional and competent. This was very important to me being a first time home buyer. We are all settled in and we love our new home. Thank you very much for helping to make it happen.
Happy New Year and Best Wishes!
Best Regards,"
Jason Ward Tue Jan 22, 2008
Jason Ward Tue Jan 22, 2008
""Just wanted to let you know that your Blogs are AWESOME! You come across as very knowledgeable and as someone who totally knows and understands the real estate business (not just which tile looks good on the bathroom floor!). I believe that is crucial.
When times are good, anyone can sell a house. When times are bad, you need someone who understands the entire environment to advocate for you. Your Blogs convey this absolutely.
Gee, it almost makes me wish you were my real estate agent. Wait a minute, you are!""
Andrea McAleese Sun Jul 22, 2007
Andrea McAleese Sun Jul 22, 2007
""Just a short note to let you know how satisfied Marie and I are were with the services provided by one of your agents, Danilo Bogdanovic in buying and selling a house for us in the area. We had heard from other people that Danilo was an honest and fair real estate agent and we asked him to sell our house in Mclean and find us a town house in the area that would meet our needs. Selling and buying a house at the same time is no easy to task and I am happy to say that I am still with my wife - a phrase I had heard, but never completely understood until now.
At any rate, Danilo always did what we asked him to do and he never crossed the line. He gave us good advice when we asked him and when he didn't know he told us so. He was a perfect gentleman, neither pushy nor impatient. He could have pushed a "close" several times, but he did not. He let us decide. He would meet with us anytime we requested and showed us places time and again when we wanted to check out a place once more.
You have an honest, knowledgeable and competent real estate agent in Danilo and we just wanted to let you know.""
Ronnie and Marie Straw Fri Dec 15, 2006
Ronnie and Marie Straw Fri Dec 15, 2006
My Q&A
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Danilo Bogdanovic answered:
Yes, you can hire a Realtor to represent you at any time. But you will have to pay them out of your own pocket. The builder will not pay your Realtor any commission because you did not have them with you at the very beginning of the process and the transaction.
I'd be happy to chat with you more about this, but it's a better phone call than an email or comment. What's the best number to reach you on?
On a related note, you may want to read this post regarding a new home builder taking home buyers to the cleaners (to the tune of $50 million) - http://loudounscene.com/2009/07/beazer-homes-to-pay-50m-to-v…
Danilo
I'd be happy to chat with you more about this, but it's a better phone call than an email or comment. What's the best number to reach you on?
On a related note, you may want to read this post regarding a new home builder taking home buyers to the cleaners (to the tune of $50 million) - http://loudounscene.com/2009/07/beazer-homes-to-pay-50m-to-v…
Danilo
Danilo Bogdanovic answered:
Hope you weren't planning on having even one minute free of your phone ringing today...
Just my $0.02... Work on choosing a Buyer's Agent to represent you first and then go looking at properties. And just because an agent calls you back first (or soon after you posted your phone number), it doesn't mean that the agent has any experience, knowledge or knows what they're doing. Remember...all you need to open a door for a buyer is a real estate license (a 6th grader could pass the VA real estate licensing test) and a lock box key (or the combination to the lock box) - zero real estate experience necessary.
Danilo
http://LoudounScene.com
http://LoudounForeclosures.com
Just my $0.02... Work on choosing a Buyer's Agent to represent you first and then go looking at properties. And just because an agent calls you back first (or soon after you posted your phone number), it doesn't mean that the agent has any experience, knowledge or knows what they're doing. Remember...all you need to open a door for a buyer is a real estate license (a 6th grader could pass the VA real estate licensing test) and a lock box key (or the combination to the lock box) - zero real estate experience necessary.
Danilo
http://LoudounScene.com
http://LoudounForeclosures.com
Danilo Bogdanovic answered:
Themrs,
I'm sorry to hear that you feel trapped in your home. There are many people that feel the same way you do. There are ways to take advantage of some of the government's latest programs and the pressure they're putting on banks to work with troubled borrowers.
Yes, you can sell it on your own (For Sale By Owner) if you'll break even. If you won't break even and don't have money to make up the difference, you can try to do a short-sale.
If you have questions regarding how to go about doing a short-sale, check out my blog post entitled, "A Seller's Guide to the Short-Sale Process" (link below) and/or contact me.
http://loudounforeclosures.com/2009/06/a-sellers-guide-to-th…
Danilo "D" Bogdanovic
http://LoudounScene.com
http://LoudounForeclosures.com
I'm sorry to hear that you feel trapped in your home. There are many people that feel the same way you do. There are ways to take advantage of some of the government's latest programs and the pressure they're putting on banks to work with troubled borrowers.
Yes, you can sell it on your own (For Sale By Owner) if you'll break even. If you won't break even and don't have money to make up the difference, you can try to do a short-sale.
If you have questions regarding how to go about doing a short-sale, check out my blog post entitled, "A Seller's Guide to the Short-Sale Process" (link below) and/or contact me.
http://loudounforeclosures.com/2009/06/a-sellers-guide-to-th…
Danilo "D" Bogdanovic
http://LoudounScene.com
http://LoudounForeclosures.com
Danilo Bogdanovic answered:
Only lenders that are on the FHA's "approved lender" list are able to provide FHA financing. This list is quite long and includes all of the largest lenders around such as Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Suntrust Mortgage, etc.
Shop FHA interest rates just like you would shop conventional financing rates - check with several lenders in your area. (And stick with direct lenders, not mortgage brokers)
When you say "broker", who are you talking about - a real estate broker or a mortgage broker? A real estate broker has nothing to do with financing - a loan officer/lender/bank handles that. And if you're talking about a mortgage broker, I suggest sticking with a direct lender (the two are different).
And when you say "broker" fee, do you mean your real estate agent/broker's fee? If so, once again, those two have nothing to do with each other.
Shop FHA interest rates just like you would shop conventional financing rates - check with several lenders in your area. (And stick with direct lenders, not mortgage brokers)
When you say "broker", who are you talking about - a real estate broker or a mortgage broker? A real estate broker has nothing to do with financing - a loan officer/lender/bank handles that. And if you're talking about a mortgage broker, I suggest sticking with a direct lender (the two are different).
And when you say "broker" fee, do you mean your real estate agent/broker's fee? If so, once again, those two have nothing to do with each other.
Danilo Bogdanovic answered:
Here are links to articles and flyers explaining the tax credit in detail:
http://money.cnn.com/2009/02/13/real_estate/homebuyer_tax_cr…
http://www.varealtor.com/Portals/0/docs/ConsumerInformation/…
Danilo Bogdanovic
http://LoudounScene.com
http://LoudounForeclosures.com
http://money.cnn.com/2009/02/13/real_estate/homebuyer_tax_cr…
http://www.varealtor.com/Portals/0/docs/ConsumerInformation/…
Danilo Bogdanovic
http://LoudounScene.com
http://LoudounForeclosures.com
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Specialties
- Residential real estate consulting and representation for buyers, investors and sellers.
- Specializing in Eastern Loudoun County and North/East Fairfax County.
- Specializing in Eastern Loudoun County and North/East Fairfax County.
Certifications & Awards
- Buyer Specialist of the Year - 2006 - CC Sells Team/Keller Williams Realty
- Buyer Specialist of the Year - 2007 - CC Sells Team/Keller Williams Realty
- Graduate - Virginia Association of Realtors Trainer Institute - 2008
- Featured Speaker - Virginia Association of Realtors Convention - September 2008
- Virginia Association of Realtors Virginia Leadership Academy Class of 2009
- Buyer Specialist of the Year - 2007 - CC Sells Team/Keller Williams Realty
- Graduate - Virginia Association of Realtors Trainer Institute - 2008
- Featured Speaker - Virginia Association of Realtors Convention - September 2008
- Virginia Association of Realtors Virginia Leadership Academy Class of 2009
Interests
Bicycling; swimming; auto racing; soccer; collegiate sports; blogging; social media; reading; technology; spending time with friends and family; taking my dog to the dog park
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