Selling a house can be a bit like having a baby -- everyone gives you advice that may or may not be true for you. Here are ten myths uncovered:

1. Myth: You should always price your home high and gradually lower it if it doesn’t sell.
Truth: Pricing too high can be as bad as pricing too low.

You may think by listing high you can always accept a lower offer, but if you do, you'll miss the buyers looking in the price range where your home should be. Offers may not even come in, because interested buyers are scared off by the price and won't bother to look. By the time the listing price is corrected, you will have lost a large group of potential buyers. Your real estate agent will offer you a comparable market analysis. This is a document that compares your home to other similar homes in your area, with the goal of helping you to accurately assess your home's true market value.

1. Are you a full-time professional real estate agent? How long have you worked full time in real estate? How long have you been representing buyers? What professional designations do you have?
Knowing whether or not your agent practices full time can help you determine potential scheduling conflicts and his or her commitment to your transaction. As with any profession, the number of years a person has been in the business does not necessarily reflect the level of service you can expect, but it is a good starting point for your discussion. The same issue can apply to professional designations.

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Mclean Virginia Real Estate and Demographics
McLean History and General Information

Named after John R. McLean, Washington Post publisher, McLean got its name after the merging of Langley and Lewinsville in 1910. Located only 15 minutes from Washington DC, McLean Virginia offers a wide array of opportunities for both residents and visitors alike. Located in Fairfax County in the Dranesville District, there are a number of quality public and private schools, public parks which are well maintained and fully accessible, as well as a wide selection of churches, libraries, and youth sports programs. McLean Virginia is home to roughly 39,000 residents stretched out over 18.5 square miles.

Falls Church Virginia Real Estate and Demographics
Falls Church General Information and History
Located in Fairfax County, Falls Church Virginia is city that is very rich with cultural history and events. Regardless of what you may be interested in, there is something for everyone in Falls Church.

The history of Falls Church goes back more then 300 years to the early American colonial days. At an intersection between two ancient Indian trails this settlement was begun. The first permanent structure in Falls Church, “Big Chimneys” was built in 1699 and served as a rest stop for travelers. After the arrival of railroads in 1859 Falls Church began to expand further. Today it is home to more then 10,000 residents. This small city of 2 square miles is dense with life at 5225 residents per square mile.

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Alexandria Virginia Real Estate and DemographicsGeneral History and information on Alexandria Virginia
Alexandria offers a wide selection of cultural and historic attractions, from its many classic churches and businesses to museums and historic homes. Alexandria allows both citizens and tourists a terrific opportunity to take part and experience what makes this city so charming and well desired.

Alexandria has experienced unprecedented commercial development since 1988. Currently Alexandria’s Old Town historic district is well known for its museums, special events, hotels, architecture and find restaurants along with a wide range of attractions which bring in more then one and a half million visitors each year.

Arlington Virginia Real Estate and Demographics
Arlington History and General Information

Arlington Virginia is Located directly across the Potomac River from Washington DC in Northern Virginia. The estimated population of Arlington County Virginia at the start of 2004 was 198,739, an approximate increase of 5% compared to that of 2000. With a boundary of only 26 square miles the population density is approximately 7,700 per square mile, which is higher then cities such as Seattle, Cleveland and Pittsburgh.

Arlington Virginia has a diverse and multicultural community. More then one quarter of the current residents were born outside of the US and roughly 40% of the citizens are of Hispanic, African-American, Asian, or multi-racial. More then 60% of adults over the age of 25 have higher education consisting of bachelors, graduate, or professional degree making Arlington not only ethnically and culturally diverse, but also a well educated community. With an incredibly low unemployment rate of only 1.6%, Arlington Virginia is amongst the lowest in the region.

Fairfax Virginia Real Estate and Demographics

Fairfax Virginia History and General Information

On January 14th, 1805 Fairfax, then known as the Town of Providence, was founded. That was 200 years ago, and in 2005 residents will be celebrating year long for this 200th birthday. Fairfax is a town of much history. In 1874 the name was changed to the ‘Town of Fairfax’ and later updated in 1961 to the City of Fairfax.

Fairfax Virginia is now home to more then 21,000 residents over 6.3 Square miles situated in the heart of Virginia roughly 12 miles west of Washington DC

Fairfax Virginia’s oldest building, Historic Fairfax Elementary was built in 1873, at what was then a large sum of $2,750. This, the oldest two-story brick school house served as the main school in Fairfax until 1912 when a new facility was opened, and is listed in the National Historic Places Registry as a Virginia Landmark.