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Heidi Robbins

Managing Broker
Buck and Associates

2519 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, Virginia 22201
(571) 296-2312

About

Based in Arlington County, Heidi Robbins is a 11-year veteran of the real estate industry and has represented clients throughout Northern Virginia in over 480 transactions. She was recently named the Managing Broker at Buck & Associates. Heidi studied Interior Design at Endicott College in Massachusetts and graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Maine. Previous to real estate, she worked in the automotive industry in both operations and sales. Heidi began her career in real estate in 2013. She was recognized as her brokerage’s company-wide Rookie of the Year in 2014 and subsequently earned numerous awards for her sales performance. She is also an annual member of NVAR’s Top Producer’s Club (2014-2023) and her recent sales put her at #122 of all NoVA agents out of 22,000.

As a military spouse, her main focus is to support our military families PCS’ing to the National Capital Region. She wants to provide them the ease of transition and relocation from their current home to their next duty station or in their retirement. A native Mainer, Heidi enjoys traveling and spending time with her friends and family- husband Ken, daughters Alayna and Ansley, and their rescued fur baby, Wanda.

Military Affiliation

  • Army

  • Military Spouse

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🏡 New Year, New Home Goals! 🎉 Thinking about buying a home this year? For military families, it’s all about making the most of your benefits, building a smart budget, and planning ahead for success. From understanding your BAH to leveraging your VA loan and creating a PCS-ready emergency fund, our latest blog has all the tips to help you prepare for this exciting milestone. 📖 Read the full article: New Year, New Home: Budgeting Tips for Military Families Ready to Buy https://heidirobbins.realestate-hq.com/ #MilitaryFamilies #HomeBuyingTips #NewYearGoals #MilitaryLife #VAloan

Every seller needs to see this! 👀 Good listing photos are so important to drum up interest and excitement around your home’s listing. 📸 Sure, you could just go out and take photos of your home right now for the listing. But if you focus on these 4 things, you’ll be able to attract the right buyers and get max profit. By having great listing photos and drumming up interest for your listing, you’ll also up the chances of a bidding war on your property, which can help you get the most out of selling your home. 💰 For more info, contact: Heidi Robbins Cell: (571) 296-2312 heidi@heidirobbins.realtor

Did you know this?! 😲 It’s a common misconception that buying a home in the winter months is a bad idea. ❄️ Winter actually comes with 3 big benefits for buyers! Less Competition: Because of this misconception and due to the business of the holidays, buyers often stop looking for homes in the winter. This means that you’ll have less competition and more chances at snagging a dream home without a bidding war! Motivated Sellers: Homes listed in the winter are often owned by sellers who want to make a fast sale. This can make negotiating easier and closing faster, which is great news if you’re looking to get into a home fast. Easier Home Tours: Touring homes in the winter can help you see how the property handles the winter weather and can help you pinpoint any issues (like drafts or heating problems) that you wouldn’t be able to see in the summer. If you’re looking to buy a home this winter, know that you’re not missing out on the “summer market” with these big benefits! 🏠 ☃️ Like this if you could see yourself buying a home this winter!

✨Using VA Loan Benefits for a Second Home✨

Generally, VA Loans are intended for primary residences. However, there are scenarios where military families can leverage their VA Loan benefits to purchase a second home. For instance, if a service member is relocated due to a permanent change of station (PCS) and chooses to retain their first home, they might be eligible to use the remaining VA Loan entitlement to finance a second property.

✨Limitations of the VA Loan✨

It’s essential to be aware of the limitations of the VA Loan. For one, the loan must be used for properties that will serve as your primary residence. Therefore, using a VA Loan strictly for investment properties can be challenging. Additionally, there are limits to how much you can borrow without a down payment, which varies based on the county loan limit and your remaining entitlement. Always check with the latest VA regulations on VA.gov for up-to-date information.

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You’re gonna wanna come back to this. ☃️

Want to make some bright holiday memories with your family?

Then you need to bundle up, get some hot cocoa, and see the gorgeous neighborhoods that go all out on their holiday lights! 🎄

Here’s where you HAVE to go to get the best lights in our area:

- Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
- Bull Run Festival of the Lights
- The National Christmas Tree

There are other events too...
- Northern Virginia Christmas Market 2024
- Events at The Wharf
- NOVA Parks Lights
- Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon
- Events in Alexandria, VA
- 2024 CHRISTMAS IN MIDDLEBURG PARADE
- Winter City Lights
- The Nutcracker
- GAYLORD NATIONAL PRESENTS ICE! FEATURING “A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS”
- ZooLights
- Lights Parade
- Santa Returns to his Suite at Fairmont Washington
- The Polar Express™
- German Christmas Village in Baltimore
- 29 DMV Light Shows to See this Holiday Season

If you find yourself wishing you could live in one of these picturesque, merry neighborhoods, just send a DM! 💗

Chances are we can find something that will be the best holiday gift EVER.

Testimonials

  • Zillow 5 Star Review  Heidi is an absolute gem!! My husband I bought a home with Heidi in 2016 while living in Germany prior to our move to VA. It was a potentially very... read more

    Christine Holcroft
    March 3, 2022

    Zillow 5 Star Review  Heidi is an incredible realtor. Her knowledge, skills, and diligence exceed expectations. We felt supported throughout the whole process and she was able to offer us step-by-step guidance and was... read more

    daniele massey
    May 9, 2022

    Zillow 5 Star Review  Heidi is simply outstanding! She is extremely knowledgeable, puts her clients first and finds away to close the deal! She is responsive, professional, and understands the market. Heidi... read more

    toc16alax
    June 23, 2021

    Zillow 4 Star Review  My husband and I had a great experience with Heidi. We met Heidi by chance, through zillow on a listing that we were interested in which led to us working... read more

    LaceyOlivares
    March 21, 2021

    Zillow 5 Star Review  We couldn’t have asked for a better experience selling our home with Heidi! She was cool and calm throughout the process and knows the Northern Virginia market so well. She... read more

    loripwright
    August 26, 2020

    Zillow 5 Star Review  We found Heidi as our buyer’s agent through friends that are also military and couldn’t have been happier with their recommendation! We bought a home sight unseen from out... read more

    caldwell130
    August 7, 2020

    Zillow 5 Star Review  Heidi is a truly truly amazing individual! In a very challenging and stressful market, Heidi was with us every step of the way with a calming and positive attitude. She... read more

    Gloria J Elko
    May 5, 2022

    Zillow 5 Star Review  Heidi brilliantly represented us on both the buy and sell side of a recent move in N. Arlington. On the buy side, she helped us make offers on a few... read more

    phillip carter0
    January 30, 2021
  • Zillow 5 Star Review  We’ve had a couple of real estate transaction in the past 7 years and Heidi has been our go-to agent. She’s helped us buy our home, rent out our condo... read more

    Crystal l simon
    August 24, 2020

    Zillow 5 Star Review  I don’t have enough good things to say about Heidi. While other realtors failed to pay attention to our needs, Heidi always was perfectly responsive. Even beyond helping find our... read more

    zuser20140527152645996
    August 3, 2022

    Zillow 5 Star Review  As a repeat customer, I would say that I had such a great experience with Heidi that I decided to utilize her expertise a second time. She is very... read more

    dovebirds32
    November 12, 2021

    Zillow 5 Star Review  Heidi was an absolute delight to work with. When I found my dream home the sellers rejected my first offer and didn't want to counter. Heidi not only... read more

    Michael carver88
    December 14, 2021

    Zillow 5 Star Review  When we decided to sell our home we had planned on selling ourselves. We had several bad experiences with realtors, both buying and selling homes, and did not see the... read more

    user1787588
    May 19, 2021

    Zillow 5 Star Review  Amazing customer service and attitude! Guided us throughout the process - issues big and small. Absolutely recommend! She helped us with a sale that was 100% remote.... read more

    zuser20141225082239549
    March 12, 2021

    Zillow 5 Star Review  As a military family moving from Fort Riley, Kansas to NOVA and in this crazy market, Heidi went above and beyond for our family and landed us the most beautiful... read more

    Kathleen O’Connor
    June 21, 2021

    Zillow 5 Star Review  Heidi brilliantly represented us on both the buy and sell side of a recent move in N. Arlington. On the buy side, she helped us make offers on a few... read more

    phillip carter0
    January 30, 2021

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