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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 longtime 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®

10/05/2026

Otis and Oscar's 𝑾𝒆𝒆𝒌𝒍𝒚 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕 𝑼𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆! 🐾

Hey fur-fiends! Hope you had a pawsome weekend. Time for your weekly real estate update, brought to you by 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲, Otis and Oscar 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬!

Here's the scoop from around 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚 this week: if you started your search a couple of months ago, take a look at the date on your pre-approval letter. Many lenders set an expiration, often a few months out, and your numbers or credit may have changed since. A fresh letter before you write an offer keeps you from scrambling at the worst moment.

Not sure where yours stands? Call my human at 703-298-2651. Let's fetch you some answers!

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10/05/2026

🐾🏡 𝑶𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒓’𝒔 𝑾𝒆𝒆𝒌𝒍𝒚 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕 𝑼𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆! 🏡🐾

Hey fur-iends! 🐶✨ I hope you had a pawsome weekend! It’s time for your weekly real estate update, brought to you by 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲, 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:

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10/02/2026

🏡 What is your home really worth and can Zillow, Redfin or AI actually tell you?

Online home values are useful as a starting point, but they’re not the same as a pricing analysis.

For off-market homes, Zillow reports a national median error of about 7%. On a $765,000 Northern Virginia home, that’s roughly $54,000 and that’s just the median.

Why can the numbers be so different?

🔹 Algorithms can’t see your renovations or condition
🔹 They may not understand the difference between two nearby lots or subdivisions
🔹 HOA fees, assessments and property-specific factors can affect value
🔹 AI tools generally don’t have live access to Bright MLS closed-sale data
🔹 Even very plausible “comps” generated by AI may not actually be comparable or accurate

I use AI every day, but I wouldn’t use it to set a list price.

The better approach? Start with recent closed sales, adjust for your home’s actual condition and location, look at today’s competition and then calculate what you’d really net from a sale.

Online estimates can give you a range.

Your home deserves a real analysis.

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10/02/2026

🏡 Would you trade a guaranteed mortgage payment for $400+ a month in savings?

With 30-year fixed mortgage rates around 7%+, adjustable-rate mortgages are getting buyers’ attention again.

Using a Northern Virginia example of a $765,000 home with 20% down:

🔹 30-year fixed at 7.41%: about $4,242/month
🔹 7/6 ARM at 6.40%: about $3,828/month
🔹 Initial savings: about $414/month

That’s roughly $34,700 over seven years but there’s a catch.

Once the fixed period ends, the ARM can adjust. If the rate increased by 2 points in this example, the payment could rise to about $4,527/month.

An ARM may be worth considering if you expect to sell or refinance before the fixed period ends and could still comfortably handle a higher payment if your plans change.

If the introductory payment is already stretching your budget, the certainty of a fixed-rate mortgage may matter more than the initial savings.

Before choosing, ask your lender to show you both Loan Estimates and stress-test the ARM at its higher possible payments.

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10/02/2026

🏡 Federal layoff or RIF notice? Don’t make a housing decision based on panic. Start with the numbers.

For Northern Virginia homeowners, losing a federal job doesn’t automatically mean you need to sell your home.

Before deciding whether to sell, keep, or rent, look at three things:

🔹 How much equity would you actually have after selling?
🔹 How many months can your savings, severance and other income cover your housing costs?
🔹 What interest rate are you giving up if you sell?

If your financial runway is getting short, waiting too long can reduce your options. If you have a low mortgage rate and a solid cushion, keeping the home or potentially renting it may deserve a closer look.

And if making the mortgage payment could become difficult, contact your mortgage servicer before you miss a payment and ask what assistance options are available.

The goal isn’t to make a rushed decision.

It’s to know your home’s value, mortgage payoff, likely net proceeds and monthly carrying costs so you can make the decision with real numbers.

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10/02/2026

Friday guessing game: what do you think a mid-range bathroom refresh runs these days?

Nothing fancy new vanity, updated fixtures, fresh tile, paint. Not a full gut renovation, just a solid update. Drop your guess below, and I'll share a realistic range in the comments.

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10/01/2026

Falls Church City is one of the smallest independent cities in the country, and it packs in a surprising amount of character for its size.

It's its own municipality, separate from both Fairfax and Arlington counties, with a walkable downtown strip along Broad Street, a strong sense of community identity, and a genuinely small-town feel despite sitting right in the middle of the DC metro area. Easy to drive through without realizing how distinct it is from everywhere around it.

If Falls Church City isn't on your radar yet, it probably should be.

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12120 Sunset Hills Road, Ste 203
Reston, VA
20190

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+17032982651

Website

http://www.samsellsnova.com/

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