Kim Darwaza
Northern Virginia Real Estate & Short Sale Expert Hire Someone Knowledgeable…Hire A Northern Virginia Native!

'Resourceful' is just another word for ‘prepared'.

I work hard to give you everything you need for a successful, enjoyable real estate transaction.

I’m happy to provide you with a few of the tools you need to prepare in the pages below.  I am also including a list of recommended contractors below that either I or my clients have used in preparation for getting their house on the market. 

Contractors
 
Kitchen & Bath Remodelers
  • Remodel America, Inc. 703-503-8626
  • Steve Taylor 703-866-3747

Basement Contractors
·         Reyes Venzor 571-220-6435
·         Pedro Francisco 571-259-2399
·         Mike Crisici 703-868-1184 - mcrisci@webmail.us
·         Raul of Federal Contracting 703 930-8607
·         Harold Soto at Sanitech 571-233-3592
·         Jim Casamento - 703-928-6419
 
Carpet Cleaners
·         Absolute Carpet Care, Inc. 703-925-0022
·         American Steam Cleaners 703-525-2100
·         Chem-Dry 703-799-5893
·         Professional Carpet Systems 703-256-0449
·         Stanley Steamer
·         Umberto 703-585-2738
·         Unforgetable Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning 703-569-0112
 
Chimney Services
·         ChimChimney - Vytis - 703-971-5112
 
Electrician
Jose at Pike Electric - 571-501-2382
 
Flooring
·         Barry at Carpet and Floors 703-764-1000
·         ProSource Flooring http://www.prosourcefloors.com
 
Garage Door Repair/Replacement
·         Door Doctor 703-709-7933 www.doordoctorva.com
 
Handy Man

Hardwood Floors & Refinishing

  • Greg Hiteshew (703) 928-9827 or (301) 668-0495 - Uses a dustless system and also replaces stair rails 
  • Hardword - Roy : 571 233 8291
Mold Inspectors
 
Mulch
Free Mulch
 
Fairfax County operates a brush grinding operation which produces double-shredded wood mulch for residents. The mulch is FREE, clean, and of good quality.  Leaf mulch also is available on a seasonal basis, usually November through March. For additional information please visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/trash/dispmulch.htm.
 
Companies that will deliver and mulch beds:
 
Mow Cow
Ryan’s Landscaping
Steve’s Mowing
Bill Garretson, you can reach him at 703-618-1612
 
Painters
  • Jaime - Licensed and Bonded 703-772-2639
  • Reye's Professional Painting - 703.669.8683
    Andres' Cellular 703.297.1188
  • Chungs - 703 585 5815
  • Santos : 703 655 1558
Plumbers for Winterization
Mark Russell - 703-919-5376 
Scott Vollert with AAPCO Plumbing (All American Plumbing Company) - 703-327-1256.
Danny Mundy - 703 675 5005
HMJ Alderman Associates - 703-203-6034 hmjalderman@gmail.com
Patriot - 703-330-1837
 
Plumbers
  • Plumbing - Kamran :703 463 4120

Radon Abatement Technologies 703-242-1392

Real Estate Attorney's
  • Baskin, Jackson & Hansbarger - Robert Duffett 703-534-3610
  • Linda Freimark 703-222-9200
  • Kidwell, Kent & Curran - John Kent Kidwell, Esq. - 703-764-0600
  • Jeff Silverstein 703-250-8500
Wallpaper Removal
  • Richard Tuttle - Washington Wallcoverings/Wallpaper 703-439-0191
  • Jose Luis Calindo 703-597-9869
  • Oscar 703-655-6574 (H) - 703-360-8705 (C)
  • John Bell 540-547-2580

 

 

 

 


Resource Reports

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Planning a Dinner Party?
Wow your guests with your service and etiquette by following these tips...
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Tips for outdoor and indoor grilling?
Wanting to learn how to do some outdoor or indoor grilling? Here are some helpful tips to follow...
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The Other Black Gold
A brief introduction to backyard composting...   
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Get Along (with your) Little Doggy
Smoothly introduce your dog to your new home...
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Moving Checklist


Planning is key!

The logistics of relocating can be crazy, in order to help keep things straight it is good to have a "Plan". Having a plan in place can assist in preventing unexpected problems from arising and to reduce the overall stress of moving. There are many items to consider in the move from departure to destination. For example, you may need to find a job for your partner, arrange local housing, schooling, medical and banking facilities, transportation and much more. Here are a few items that you may find useful

Request this checklist of items to remember when moving by completing the form below.  The checklist will be emailed to you automatically.
 



Relocation Checklist




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Keep the following supplies and accessories on hand:
Boxes, all sizes
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Marking pens
Tape Measure
Furniture pads or old blankets
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