Carol Ford

Carol Ford, GRI
Burke/Fairfax Station/Clifton Sales

Fax: 703-425-1517
Office: 703-425-8000 X 4027
Pager: 703-304-3507
TollFree: 800-209-7586

call.ford@longandfoster.com

My Client-First Philosophy
There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional - integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and a high-quality professional network, all of which are hallmarks of how I work.
That said, in my experience as a Northern Virginia real estate professional, I've also found that providing the very best service is essentially about putting my clients first. This means keeping myself accessible, being a good listener as well as a good communicator, and responding quickly to your needs.

This "client first" philosophy has always been my approach and it requires me to continually improve my skills and ways of doing business. In addition, I've found that the latest technologies are enabling me to do everything I've always done, only much more quickly and efficiently. They've also helped me to extend the range of services I provide to my clients.

So when you decide that you'd like to buy or sell a home in the Northern Virginia area, please contact me.

A full-time REALTOR and recipient of the designations - Graduate of the Real Estate Institute (GRI) and Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR)and Member, REBAC (Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council, 2009) through the National Association of Realtors (NAR)and Member of Long & Foster's Director's Club(2007) - Carol brings professionalism and strong customer service skills, as well as enthusiasm and passion about helping people find the home they want, or selling their home for the best possible price. Her attention to detail and commitment to customer service produce high levels of focus and commitment to her clients' real estate needs. She will go the extra mile for her clients - getting the best possible price. Her background in secondary education as a social studies/English teacher/guidance counselor, as well as a survived parent of two teenagers,is ideal in the negotiating process. She will provide her clients with exceptional support and commitment. Her work begins when the listing contract/sales contract is signed. Her commitment to her marketing plan and her negotiation plan is the beginning of a congenial transaction.

A 30-year Military Spouse, experienced in many moves; familiar with close-in, affordable neighborhoods to DoD agencies; and personally dedicated to locating good neighborhoods with family-preserving commutes.

My goal statement is the same as my company's: To exhibit in all real-estate behaviors that my business is "founded on a bedrock of integrity, hard work, cutting edge technology, and good old-fashioned customer service." Named to Long and Foster's Director's Club (2007), I strive to live up to this honor with every Client - Seller and Buyer.

Encourages a needs and wants initial interview to best serve clients
Connects clients initially to proven loan officers to acquire the necessary lender letter.
Knows close-in neighborhoods convenient to Pentagon/DoD agencies.
Spends needed time researching many listings for the best buys
Prepares thoughtful, reliable comparables prior to listing a home
Negotiates always with the direction and consent of her Buyer or Seller
Communicates constantly with her Seller regarding advertising and feedback from showings

Counties Served

ARLINGTON	CULPEPER	FAIRFAX	FAUQUIER
LOUDOUN	PRINCE GEORGE	PRINCE WILLIAM	ROANOKE
SHENANDOAH	SPOTSYLVANIA	STAFFORD	ALEXANDRIA CITY
CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY	FAIRFAX CITY	FALLS CHURCH CITY	HAMPTON CITY
MANASSAS CITY	MANASSAS PARK CITY	NEWPORT NEWS CITY	NORFOLK CITY
PORTSMOUTH CITY	RICHMOND CITY	VIRGINIA BEACH CITY	WILLIAMSBURG CITY
WINCHESTER CITY