Tim Trainum, Top Producer
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The Ridges of Glendilough, Fairfax – Northern Virginia – Home Sales Activity 2018
Fairfax, VA – Jan. 12, 2019 – Home sales in The Ridges of Glendilough subdivision continued a brisk pace in 2018. The average sold price during 2018 was $704,400 compared to $686,900 during the previous year – an increase of 3%.
The Ridges of Glendilough is just one of 600+ subdivisions across the Northern Virginia housing market. Other subdivisions include Singleton’s Grove in Centreville, the Broadlands in Ashburn, and Stonegate in the City of Alexandria just to name a few. Each subdivision has its own unique selling characteristics and sub-market statistics that feed into the overall Northern Virginia market. The Ridges of Glendilough average selling price increase of 3% was on pace with the 2.93% average price increase seen in the overall Northern Virginia region. The Ridges of Glendilough experienced significant improvement in terms of days on market (DOM). DOM measures the speed to a contract, or transaction velocity. The market significantly moved in favor of sellers during 2018 clocking an average of 53 days, down from 98 days experienced the previous year. This marked decrease of 45 days was a 46% improvement in the seller’s speed to a contract.
The table below illustrates the specific sales activity during 2018 and current active listings in The Ridges of Glendilough.
“It is with much enthusiasm that we share with you our thoughts about Tim Trainum. He his the most knowledgeable and informed real estate agent with whom we have ever dealt. Over the last 45 years we have bought and sold a combination of 26 homes, condos, and multi-family apartment buildings in Fairfax, Arlington and other parts of the country. Tim is without a doubt the complete package. He did everything we asked him to do. He gave us great information and advice and kept us informed as to his progress day by day. We highly recommend him.” – Dean and Mary Simonds
I am a high-value agent who delivers demonstrably useful results to my clients. I operate my business with relationship-focused interaction that aligns client goals with beneficial outcomes. I have an unyielding commitment to being an open and honest advocate, ensuring my clients reach their desired outcome efficiently and with the most equity. My overarching passion in real estate is to join your buying and selling journey and help improve your quality of life.
I am a full-time, licensed Realtor® who has established deep roots and knows the region. I was born and raised in the Northern Virginia area, graduating from Chantilly High School and then James Madison University with degrees in Economics and Finance. I live in Fairfax with my wife Liz and our seven year old son Robby. I’m a homeowner myself and understand the important decisions my clients face when they’re buying or selling a home. In addition, I’m an owner of investment property, including a multi-family apartment buildings. I have a penchant for helping people having taught adult education courses in investing and personal finance, and helped numerous clients, friends and colleagues in creating a path to wealth creation. I also serve as the trustee for a private charitable memorial fund.
I have been working in the real estate industry helping clients for over 25 years. As a Listing Agent, the value I create for my sellers is to help them elevate and showcase home condition. I use multiple valuation techniques to pinpoint market value for my sellers. I use cutting-edge marketing strategies to promote widespread buyer awareness and produce the maximum selling price in the fewest days possible, while protecting my seller’s best interests throughout the complete selling and settlement process. As a Buyer’s Agent, I help my buyers locate the home that changes their life. I guide my buyers in structuring the most compelling offer that can win seller acceptance, while retaining the most value and equity possible for buyer benefit and in a manner that protects their best interests throughout the complete buying and settlement process. I have worked with clients in the purchase of investment property, helping them to prospect property as well as evaluate all the financial metrics important to making the investment. My real estate experience includes working in the development, construction and operation of real estate infrastructure projects, closing over $500 million, as well as supporting several commercial real estate clients in the pursuit of reaching their objectives. My experience spans across consulting with clients on remodeling and home improvement projects to negotiating land purchase agreements and easements, to negotiating residential and commercial leases. There are few areas of real estate that I haven’t touched and it continually has been with a mind-set of delivering exceptional outcomes.
