Samantha Bard - Realtor

Samantha Bard - Realtor Helping You Buy & Sell With Confidence Since 2010 Beyond her work as “SamSellsNova,” Samantha is committed to giving back to the community.

Samantha Bard – SamSellsNova | Realtor® | Coldwell Banker Realty
Helping You Buy & Sell With Confidence Since 2010

As a licensed full-time Realtor® since 2010, Samantha Bard—known online and across the Northern Virginia as SamSellsNova —brings 15+ years of proven experience helping buyers and sellers navigate the Northern Virginia and DC Metro real estate markets with clarity and confidence. A lo

ngtime area resident, Samantha offers deep local knowledge of neighborhoods, school pyramids, commuting corridors, lifestyle amenities, and market trends throughout Fairfax County, Alexandria City, Falls Church, Loudoun County, Prince William County, Arlington County, and many additional surrounding regions. Before becoming a full-time agent, Samantha built a strong professional foundation in corporate business analysis and operations—developing expertise in organization, negotiation, pricing strategy, and data interpretation. Today, those strengths fuel her detail-driven, client-first real estate approach, ensuring every buyer and seller receives structured guidance, transparent communication, and accurate market insights tailored to their goals. Clients describe Samantha as calm, responsive, and highly strategic—someone who simplifies the real estate process, anticipates challenges, and provides thoughtful coaching from consultation to closing. Whether preparing a home for market, analyzing local trends, navigating multiple offers, or guiding first-time buyers, she delivers a seamless and confidence-building experience every step of the way. A consistent top producer, Samantha has earned recognition from both the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® and Coldwell Banker through honors such as the Diamond Society and Sterling Society. Her dedication to professionalism, ongoing education, and market expertise ensures she remains a trusted advocate for clients across every type of real estate transaction. She contributes to organizations such as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and actively supports pet rescue groups throughout the region. Outside of real estate, she enjoys exploring Northern Virginia’s parks and trails with her rescue dogs, trying out local coffee shops, attending live music events, and spending time with family and friends. Areas of Expertise

* Buyer and seller representation
* Pricing strategy and market positioning
* Contract negotiation
* Market trend and data analysis
* Relocation expertise (military, government, corporate)
* Listing preparation, staging recommendations, and custom marketing plans
* Single-family homes, townhomes, condos, and investment properties
* Deep Northern Virginia neighborhood and lifestyle knowledge

Communities Served

Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Prince William County, Arlington County, Fauquier County, City of Alexandria, Annandale, Burke, Centreville, Springfield, Fairfax Station, Clifton, McLean, Vienna, Herndon, Reston, Leesburg, Ashburn, Warrenton, Fredericksburg, Purcellville, Stephenson, Front Royal, Woodstock, Bealeton, Catlett, Orange, and surrounding Northern Virginia communities. Recognition & Memberships

Awards:
Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® Top Producer
Coldwell Banker Diamond Society
Coldwell Banker Sterling Society

Memberships:
Northern Virginia Association of Realtors®
Virginia Association of Realtors®
National Association of Realtors®

📋🏡 Buying a home with an HOA or condo association in Northern Virginia? The HOA resale disclosure packet is one of the m...
05/29/2026

📋🏡 Buying a home with an HOA or condo association in Northern Virginia? The HOA resale disclosure packet is one of the most important documents in the transaction. It can reveal fees, rules, financial information, pending assessments, and community details that every buyer should review carefully before moving forward.

👉 Read the full blog here:
https://www.samanthabard.com/my-blog/hoa-resale-disclosure-packet-northern-virginia

📞 Call/Text Direct: 703.298.2651

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irginia buyers have 3 days to void a contract after receiving the HOA Resale Disclosure Packet—no reason needed, full deposit returned. What NoVA buyers and sellers must know.

🏡✨ This or That Friday: Dream Home Debate Edition! ✨🏡It’s Friday… time for another home feature showdown! Which would YO...
05/29/2026

🏡✨ This or That Friday: Dream Home Debate Edition! ✨🏡

It’s Friday… time for another home feature showdown! Which would YOU choose in your dream home? 👇😄

White Kitchen or Dark Moody Kitchen?
🤍 Bright and timeless VS. 🖤 Bold and dramatic

👇 Comment your picks below! Are you more luxury-modern, cozy-classic, or somewhere in between?

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💰🏡 Seller concessions can be a game changer in today’s Northern Virginia market. Whether it’s a rate buydown, closing co...
05/28/2026

💰🏡 Seller concessions can be a game changer in today’s Northern Virginia market. Whether it’s a rate buydown, closing cost credit, or price reduction, the right strategy can help buyers save money upfront and make your home more attractive to motivated buyers.

In many cases, a seller-paid rate buydown can lower a buyer’s monthly payment more effectively than a simple price cut.

👉 Read the full blog here:
https://www.samanthabard.com/my-blog/seller-closing-costs-northern-virginia-itemized

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Northern Virginia sellers pay 7–10% of the sale price at closing. Here's every fee itemized—grantor's tax, NoVA regional fee, title costs, and more.

📸✨ Don’t let your listing go stale! If buyer activity slows down, refreshing photos, staging, or pricing can reignite in...
05/28/2026

📸✨ Don’t let your listing go stale! If buyer activity slows down, refreshing photos, staging, or pricing can reignite interest. A proactive Realtor knows when to pivot the strategy to keep your home competitive and top of mind.

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💰🏡 Seller concessions can be a game changer in today’s Northern Virginia market. Whether it’s a rate buydown, closing co...
05/27/2026

💰🏡 Seller concessions can be a game changer in today’s Northern Virginia market. Whether it’s a rate buydown, closing cost credit, or price reduction, the right strategy can help buyers save money upfront and make your home more attractive to motivated buyers.

In many cases, a seller-paid rate buydown can lower a buyer’s monthly payment more effectively than a simple price cut.

👉 Read the full blog here:
https://www.samanthabard.com/my-blog/seller-concessions-northern-virginia-rate-buydown

📞 Call/Text Direct: 703.298.2651

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Northern Virginia sellers can offer a rate buydown, closing cost credit, or price reduction. Here's what each costs, how loan caps affect your options, and which one to use.

Thinking about using an escalation clause in Northern Virginia? 🏡💥In a competitive market, it can help strengthen your o...
05/26/2026

Thinking about using an escalation clause in Northern Virginia? 🏡💥
In a competitive market, it can help strengthen your offer but setting the right cap matters more than most buyers realize. A smart strategy could save you thousands while still keeping you competitive.

I break down how escalation clauses work, the risks, and how to protect yourself in my latest blog.

Read more 👉 https://www.samanthabard.com/my-blog/escalation-clause-northern-virginia

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Escalation clauses can win the house or hand the seller your ceiling. Here's how the NVAR addendum works, how to set your cap, and where NoVA buyers go wrong.

✨ Testimonial Tuesday ✨The right Realtor doesn’t just help you buy a home  they help connect all the pieces along the wa...
05/26/2026

✨ Testimonial Tuesday ✨
The right Realtor doesn’t just help you buy a home they help connect all the pieces along the way 🏡💙

I’m so thankful for clients like Trappe who value local knowledge, patience, communication, and trusted connections throughout the process.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“One of a kind with her professionalism, knowledge, patience, and connections.”

From lenders to inspectors and everything in between, I’m here to help make your Northern Virginia home buying journey as smooth and successful as possible.
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📞 Call/Text Direct: 703.298.2651

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📩 Email: [email protected]

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam_bard/

👥 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamSellsNoVA

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05/25/2026

🐾🏡_Otis and Oscar’s_ 𝑾𝒆𝒆𝒌𝒍𝒚 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕 𝑼𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆! 🏡🐾

Hey fur-fiends! 🐶✨ I hope you had a pawsome weekend! It’s time for your weekly real estate update, brought to you by 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲, Otis and Oscar 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐫! 🏡🐾

I’ve been sniffing around the latest trends in 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐱 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲, 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲, 𝐕𝐀, and I’ve got all the juicy details on single-family homes! 🦴📊

If you’re curious about what’s happening in the market (or just want to chat with your favorite fluffy realtor), give my human a call at 703-298-2651! Let’s fetch you some real estate insights! 🏡🐶💙

MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE THE RIGHT MOVE! Check it out here: https://samsellsnova.com/move-meter

📞 Call/Text Direct: 703.298.2651

🕵‍♂ Check out our website: http://samanthabard.com

📩 Email: [email protected]

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam_bard/

👥 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamSellsNoVA

▶️ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/

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12120 Sunset Hills Road, Ste 203
Reston, VA
20190

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