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๐Ÿค  Real Estate Dad ๐Ÿ 
Building your real estate wealth๐Ÿ“ˆ
540-273-1324
Founder: Ear Buddies Foundation
Real estate is a toolbox - with wealth building opportunities.

Closings may happen often yet this doesn't...๐Ÿค” the opportunity to serve a friend who I have lost touch with over the yea...
08/26/2026

Closings may happen often yet this doesn't...๐Ÿค” the opportunity to serve a friend who I have lost touch with over the years, and still to this day being the one called upon to make his goals a reality - genuinely points out why I love what I do.

๐Ÿ›’House shopping is fun, sure.
๐Ÿ“‹Negotiations are a thrill, yes.
๐ŸCompeting with other buyers, got it.
๐Ÿ’ธFinancial planning to success, cool.
๐Ÿ“ˆWealth building, freakin' awesome.
๐ŸงClosing with thousands in equity already just for buying the place, SCORE!

๐ŸŒŸBONUS POINTS๐ŸŒŸ when a first-time home buyer client says "Could we make this work?" And then this picture is taken 3๏ธโƒฃ1๏ธโƒฃ days later at the closing table!

Not to mention finding a hidden gem of a stocked fishing pond waiting for us in the 5 acre woods!!! ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ’ฏ It pays to explore the land you're buying. ๐Ÿ‘€๐ŸŽฃ

All this! Yet nothing compares to the impact I have the๐Ÿ™ blessing to play a role in.

Happy 'Next Chapter' to my friend and Congrats is an understatement! ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ™Œ

If you're on the fence with homeownership, you should attend my virtual class. We cover step by step how to make your goals a reality. ๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿค 
September 10 @ 630pm
๐Ÿ‘‡Comment or message for the link!

If you'd like to get your real estate license and impact lives, hit me up!
We have pre-licensing training at no cost!

08/25/2026

Real estate is shifting๐Ÿ“‰ into the buyer's favor๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘‰ more closing cost coverage, adjusting interest rates, incredible (free money... seriously) grants and down payment assistance funds available NOWโ€”and that's not an exaggeration! ๐Ÿ“‰โœจ

Think you NEED thousands of ๐Ÿ’ฒ๐Ÿ’ฒ๐Ÿ’ฒ to purchase a home? Think again! ๐Ÿ›‘ You can buy a home with little to ZERO money down in the Virginia real estate market if you know which programs to use. ๐Ÿ’ต๐Ÿก

Comment or Message me to Join our FREE Virtual First Time Home Buyer Class on September 10th at 6:30 PM. You can attend online from anywhere with no video required. ๐Ÿ’ป Weโ€™ll walk you step-by-step through local grant options and financing tools so you know how to win.

Using my Projects & Probate specialty, I guide first-time buyers through every step to find hidden risks early, spot problems, avoid costly mistakes, and build wealth that kick-starts your family legacy! ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ๐Ÿค 



"Every home sold, unlocks sound for kids."
Founder: Ear Buddies Foundation

Buying, selling, or investing anywhere in the country? Text me.
๐Ÿ“ Serving Virginia & all US States
๐Ÿ“ž 540-273-1324

๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿค Real Estate Dad: Steven Vincent Szabo
Specializing in Projects & Probate
Director of Agent Services & Technology
Coach - Investor
Pre-licensing School Director
Short Sale Negotiator
Keller Williams McLean Great Falls
6820 Elm St, McLean VA
All offices are independently owned & operated.

08/24/2026

Did you know you could get THOUSANDS in free grant money to buy a home? ๐Ÿ’ต๐Ÿก

Whether you qualify through your occupationโ€”like teachers, military, and first respondersโ€”or simply as a first-time buyer, this money is applied directly to your closing costs and never has to be paid back. ๐Ÿ“‰๐Ÿ”‘ If your total closing costs are $15,000 and your grant covers $13,000, you could walk into homeownership with just $2,000 out of pocket.

Some folks close and don't have to pay anything at all! Could that be you???๐Ÿค”

Using my Projects & Probate specialty, I connect you with the right lenders to uncover your options before you commit, eliminating any financial risks early so your investment can be approached within budget๐Ÿ’ผ๐Ÿค 



"Every home sold, unlocks sound for kids." Founder: Ear Buddies Foundation

Buying, selling, or investing anywhere in the country? Text me.
๐Ÿ“ Serving Virginia & all US States ๐Ÿ“ž 540-273-1324

๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿค Real Estate Dad: Steven Vincent Szabo
Specializing in Projects & Probate
Director of Agent Services & Technology Coach - Investor
Pre-licensing School Director
Short Sale Negotiator

Keller Williams McLean Great Falls 6820 Elm St, McLean VA All offices are independently owned & operated.

Need your help! We adopted this bundle of energy and he's 5 months old. Believe it or not, we've seen pictures of his ma...
08/14/2026

Need your help! We adopted this bundle of energy and he's 5 months old. Believe it or not, we've seen pictures of his mama who is a Boxer from what we could tell. What breed do you think Banner is? ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿค”

08/12/2026

Waiting for home prices or interest rates to drop?? ๐Ÿ“‰ Big mistake! While social media claims the housing market is questionable (although it's now balanced) Virginia real estate historical data show home price and property value consistently appreciate/increase over time. ๐Ÿ“Š๐Ÿก

In Virginia, average appreciation sits around 4%โ€”adding $4,000 for every $100,000 in home value each year. Recently, some local areas saw 8% to 14% surging that same home into an increase of value by 8-14k just by owning it! ๐Ÿ’ฐ Imagine a 500k home with a 40-70k increase!

Lock in a fixed mortgage today, because waiting a year means that $500k home will cost significantly more tomorrow. โฐ๐Ÿšจ

Through my Projects & Probate specialty, I help home buyers navigate market timing, identify hidden risks, and spot items needing attention to mitigate costly mistakes and protect family legacy. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ๐Ÿค  Hire the right team to build your strategy today! ๐ŸŽฏ

Put this tool in your real estate toolbox! ๐Ÿงฐ๐Ÿค 



"Every home sold, unlocks sound for kids."
Founder: Ear Buddies Foundation

Buying, selling, or investing anywhere in the country? Text me.
๐Ÿ“ Serving Virginia & all US States
๐Ÿ“ž 540-273-1324

๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿค Real Estate Dad: Steven Vincent Szabo
Specializing in Projects & Probate
Director of Agent Services & Technology
Coach - Investor
Pre-licensing School Director
Short Sale Negotiator
Keller Williams McLean Great Falls

08/05/2026

You made it to the finish line! ๐ŸŽ‰ Closing on a home in the Virginia real estate market is a major milestone, but settlement is just the beginning of your homeownership journey! ๐Ÿ”‘โœจ

At settlement, youโ€™ll have a privately scheduled signing with experienced attorneys on staff to explain every document and make closing completely seamless. ๐Ÿ“‘๐Ÿฅ‚

But our service doesn't end when you get the keysโ€”we are your real estate resource for life! Whether you want to pay off your mortgage faster, upgrade your kitchen with our vetted contractor roster, or relocate out of state, weโ€™ve got your back. ๐Ÿ“ˆ๐Ÿก

Through my Projects & Probate specialty, we guide home buyers beyond closing to manage ongoing property updates, mitigate long-term home maintenance risks, and continuously build equity to protect your family legacy. ๐Ÿ’ผ๐Ÿค 

Always have tools in your real estate toolbox! ๐Ÿงฐ๐Ÿค 



Every home sold, unlocks sound for kids.
Founder: Ear Buddies Foundation

Buying, selling, or investing anywhere in the country? Text me.
๐Ÿ“ Serving Virginia & all US States
๐Ÿ“ž 540-273-1324

๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿค Real Estate Dad: Steven Vincent Szabo
Specializing in Projects & Probate
Director of Agent Services & Technology
Coach - Investor
Pre-licensing School Director
Short Sale Negotiator
Keller Williams McLean Great Falls
6820 Elm St, McLean VA
All offices are independently owned & operated.

08/04/2026

Inspections are officially over! ๐Ÿ›‘ Now itโ€™s time to navigate the final crucial steps to winning as a home buyer in the Virginia real estate market. ๐Ÿ โœจ

Next up is the home appraisal, which determines final property value and acts as a layer of protection to keep you from overpaying. ๐Ÿ“‰๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

Once value is set, we ensure all requested inspection repairs are complete with official contractor invoices in hand. ๐Ÿ“‘

Finally, we conduct the final walkthrough to tour the property one last time. If anything isn't right, we step in with final negotiations to make it right for you! ๐Ÿ’ผ

Using my projects & probate specialty, I guide buyers through these critical stages to identify hidden property risks, protect equity, and safeguard family legacy. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ๐Ÿค 
Put this tool in your real estate toolbox! ๐Ÿงฐ๐Ÿค 



Every home sold, unlocks sound for kids.
Founder: Ear Buddies Foundation
Buying, selling, or investing anywhere in the country? Text me.

๐Ÿ“ Serving Virginia & all US States
๐Ÿ“ž 540-273-1324

๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿค Real Estate Dad: Steven Vincent Szabo
Specializing in Projects & Probate
Director of Agent Services & Technology
Coach - Investor
Pre-licensing School Director
Short Sale Negotiator

Keller Williams McLean Great Falls
6820 Elm St, McLean VA
All offices are independently owned & operated.

07/29/2026

Spending money on a home? Make sure youโ€™re spending it with confidence! ๐Ÿ  In the Virginia real estate market, winning as a buyer means mitigating major risks before they become costly nightmares. ๐Ÿ’ธ๐Ÿ”

From foundation settling to unpermitted additions and proper drainage grading (water is the #1 silent home killer!), you need more than just a basic walkthrough. ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ›‘

Working with specialized inspectors for septic, radon, wells, and structural engineering ensures every item needing attention is documented with photo proof. ๐Ÿ“ธ

Using my projects & probate specialty, I help buyers look past the cosmetics to identify risks early. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ This detailed report becomes your leverage to negotiate credits/repairs for major defects OR your ultimate post-closing home maintenance to-do list while enjoying your new investment. ๐Ÿ’ผ๐Ÿค 

Put this tool in your real estate toolbox! ๐Ÿงฐ๐Ÿค 



Every home sold, unlocks sound for kids.
Founder: Ear Buddies Foundation

Buying, selling, or investing anywhere in the country? Text me.

๐Ÿ“ Serving Virginia & all US States
๐Ÿ“ž 540-273-1324

๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿค Real Estate Dad: Steven Vincent Szabo
Specializing in Projects & Probate
Director of Agent Services & Texhnology
Coach - Investor
Pre-licensing School Director
Short Sale Negotiator

Keller Williams McLean Great Falls
6820 Elm St, McLean VA
All offices are independently owned & operated.

07/27/2026

Want to win as a home buyer in the Virginia real estate market without overpaying?

๐Ÿ“ Standing out isn't just about throwing higher numbers at the sellerโ€”it's about structuring a winning contract strategy that incentivizes them! ๐Ÿ’ฐ

From adjusting your earnest money deposit (EMD) to choosing smart inspection strategies and aligning closing dates or a post-occupancy agreement, you can build massive value at zero extra cost.

๐Ÿ—๏ธ Plus, as an agent on the front lines, we have our lender call the listing agent directly to reinforce financing confidence before they even decide! ๐Ÿ“žโœจ

I help buyers identify risks and items needing attention before crafting an offer. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ This allows you to mitigate hidden costs, win the deal, and protect your family legacy. Put this tool in your real estate toolbox! ๐Ÿงฐ๐Ÿค 



Every home sold, unlocks sound for kids.
Founder: Ear Buddies Foundation

Buying, selling, or investing anywhere in the country?
Letโ€™s add a Tool to your Real Estate Toolbox.

๐Ÿ“ Serving Virginia & all US States
๐Ÿ“ž Call/Text: 540-273-1324
๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿค Real Estate Dad: Steven Vincent Szabo

Specializing in Projects & Probate
Coach - Investor - Tech Trainer
Pre-licensing School Director
Short Sale Negotiator
Keller Williams McLean Great Falls
6820 Elm St, McLean VA
All offices are independently owned & operated.

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6820 Elm Street
McLean, VA
22101

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