It should be obvious, but start by choosing a selling agent that cares about you and your condominium. The agent you choose should also understand the benefits and challenges of the condominium lifestyle.
Halstead at the Meto
An agent who has never lived in a condo or owned property in a condo might not appreciate the benefits of life without guttering, lawn care or exterior maintenance issues. Your Condo Alexandria agent knows how a condo community functions and just how great it is to own a condominium. A Condo Alexandria agent understands why some units are more than others. A Condo Alexandria agent can help others understand what a great view you have or how nice it is to be close to the parking lot.
Each condo has its own benefits. We find your unit's benefits and make them obvious so that the buyer who wants your condominium can find it.
For more information or to set up an appointment call Nesbitt Realty at (703)765-0300.
Nesbitt Realty sells real estate, fine homes & condominiums in Northern Virginia
I met a potential client who told me that she had been looking for two years for a condo. She called me because she wanted to see a particular property in Belle View. After establishing that she didn't have an agent, I showed her Belle View. I practically had to drag her to see a property I thought she would like based upon her input. That property was Montebello, and she absolutely loved it and was amazed because she wouldn't have had a clue that Montebello existed if it wasn't for me.
Shuttle bus
A few days later, she wanted me to tag along to another property that she had found at my property search site. That prompted me to "set the record straight" with some frank talk.
Obviously, I would love the opportunity to be of service to her. I appreciate and value each client and always need one more client. But there are limits to what I can and will do and this is for the protection of both the client and myself.
When I take on a client it is because I know I can add value to my client's end of the transaction. I add value by finding right property at the right price. As I have demonstrated to her and others, I know the condos of Northern Virginia very well. Additionally, I can be a pretty tough negotiator when the time calls.
Thus, if a client allows me to represent him or her, I think it's important that I go with the client whenever the client views properties (with the possible exception of open houses). So, to answer her first question, of course I want to go with a client when a client has interest in a property. But, when I see someone who has been looking for two years, three years, and has probably burned through a couple of agents who threw their hands up in frustration, I think it is important establish a few facts.
There are two primary reasons why a buyer takes a long time to select a property:
The buyer either has unrealistic expectations; or
The buyer does not have clearly defined goals.
When expectations are unrealistic, the best thing that I can do as an agent is to apprise buyers of reality and wish them well in their search. This is not because I'm a tough guy, but rather because it would ruin me a professional to chase the impossible.
To use a metaphor, maybe bigfoot exists. I've heard that people saw him. But if I made my living as a game hunter, I'm not going to spend my time (the only thing I really have) trying to catch bigfoot. I'll wish you well if you are looking for bigfoot, but I'll stick to game that I pull from the forest every single day.
In this case, the buyer had a reasonable assessment of reality but she didn't really know what she was looking for. In other words, she didn't have clearly defined goals.
The client's method for finding a condo was simple: she randomly searched the Internet and other media to identify prospects. She then visited the potential location and then moved on to something else. That method will use up a lot of time and energy. I'm not saying the random selection method NEVER works, but in this case the client had already spent two years and hadn't found the right property.
Obviously, a buyer needs to see some properties to get an idea of what is available. But what doesn't make sense is to randomly shop units to find what you want. Northern Virginia (Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax County) is a huge metropolitan market. There are so many condominiums in Northern Virginia that a person won't be able to see them all. (Unless like me, the only thing you do is look at condos all day.)
I told this client gently but firmly, what I thought made the most sense. I told her the truth. That is, instead of the client leading me around and letting me open doors so she could find a condo, I would play the part of the expert.
As an expert, I would asked pointed questions and listen carefully to her replies. In this way, we can define exactly what it is that the buyer is looking for. Then, after we have established the goals, then it makes sense to begin touring the selections that I recommend. With each condominium we visit, I'll learn more about her needs and we'll get closer to the property that this client will eventually buy.
Define goals.
Refine goals.
Buy.
Simple, effective and good for the client and the agent.
Nesbitt Realty never makes any money from your loan. This frees us to make the most objective recommendation possible.
Average fixed-rate mortgages dropped this week, as the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has hovered around 3.5 percent for the past two months, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey.
Freddie Mac reports the following national averages for mortgage rates for the week ending April 4:
30-year fixed-rate mortgages: averaged 3.54 percent, with an average 0.8 point, dropping from last week’s 3.57 percent average. A year ago at this time, 30-year rates averaged 3.98 percent.
15-year fixed-rate mortgages: averaged 2.74 percent, with an average 0.7 point, dropping from last week’s 2.76 percent average. Last year at this time, 15-year rates averaged 3.21 percent.
5-year adjustable-rate mortgages: averaged 2.65 percent, with an average 0.5 point, falling from last week’s 2.68 percent average. Last year at this time, 5-year ARMs averaged 2.86 percent.
1-year ARMs: averaged 2.63 percent, with an average 0.4 point, rising from last week’s 2.62 percent average. A year ago, 1-year ARMs averaged 2.78 percent.
With tighter inventories of homes for sale, buyers are finding increased competition through bidding wars. But the bidding may not be between only one or two other buyers -- more bidding wars are popping up where dozens or even hundreds of other buyers are all competing for the same property.
"The only question is not whether a new listing will get multiple bids but how many it will get," Kris Vogt, who manages Coldwell Banker offices in the Sacramento area, told CNNMoney.
For example, a home in Elk Grove, Calif., reportedly received 62 separate bids, with the final sales price more than $150,000 above its $129,000 asking price. In Cambridge, Mass., real estate brokers stopped accepting bids after the tally reached 250 bids for two condos listed at $800,000 each. The two condos ended up selling together for $2 million.
Seventy-five percent of real estate agents with the brokerage Redfin surveyed in March say their clients have faced multiple bid situations for properties -- up from 56 percent in late 2011.
Bidding wars appear to be most prevalent in California. Ninety percent of homes sold in San Francisco, Sacramento, and throughout Southern California saw multiple bids during the month, CNNMoney reports. What’s more, at least two-thirds of listings in Boston, Washington, D.C., Seattle, and New York had bidding wars for homes too.
Meanwhile, inventories of for-sale homes continues to be low. The National Association of REALTORS® reported a 19.2 percent drop in inventories year-over-year in February.
Source: “The home bidding wars are back!” CNNMoney (April 4, 2013)
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Pending home sales increased again in March, affirming that a surge of home sales is unfolding for the spring home buying season, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in March, rose 5.3 percent to 102.9 from 97.7 in February, and is 21.1…
Some of the best housing deals are on high-end homes, many over $1 million. Some of them need TLC or they aren’t in the most-coveted locations. But there are plenty of desirable properties and lots of sellers who are getting impatient. Buyers with cash have the best opportunities. Buyers who need a mortgage should move…
The National Association of Realtors recently did a study about the characteristics of home buyers. Some of the findings might surprise you. Thirteen percent of buyers purchased a home with one or more parents and grandparents together with adult children. There were several reasons given for purchasing a multi-generational home. Cost savings; Children over the…
Marco: Question for you--if you had a choice between investing in a small house, or investing in a condo, which one would you choose?
Will Nesbitt: As a rental, I might do a condo, if it's a well-managed association, because there are few hassles. But it's more complicated than that. Feel free to call me if you want to download the full lecture.
Marco: Here's the situation: My parents are retiring and need a place to live. They'd like to live in Northern Virginia. They have a sizable down payment but bad credit, so we have offered to buy them a little house. We're somewhat limited in what we can get because of Mom's health issues---they need a place that has at least 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, all on one level and wide hallways because she will eventually be in a wheelchair. I think they'd be happier in a house because they haven't lived in an apartment ever. But we're having a hard time finding the "right" house and they're on a deadline to move out of the parsonage they're in. They were looking at a condo in an outlying suburb, but Paul doesn't want to buy a condo. He doesn't feel like it will keep its value.
Will: That's something that comes up from time to time when you talk about purchasing a condo. There are no hard and fast rules that apply to all condos everywhere, but I'll share a few of the lessons of my experience.
Why are you buying a condo? The Location or tbe price?
Location. Yes, we've all heard "location, location, location" when it comes to real estate, and of course most of what you've heard is probably true. But here's my take on it when it comes to valuing a condominium property: if the property is in a highly desirable location the property will hold its value. There are only so many places to live within walking distance of a Metro in Northern Virginia. Until the day people stop using the Metro those properties will retain a measure of demand. Condos on the perimeter, condos at the periphery, condos that entice the buyer with a low price, won't keep pace with increases in other communities and worse yet, can lose value. So ask yourself is, is the appeal of this condo that has a fantastic location or is the appeal that the condo is cheap?
Lesson: If the price and not the location is the primary driver in the purchase, then this condo might not be a good investment.
Management. Condos are managed by an all-volunteer board of directors elected by the community. Some boards are thoughtful, logical, practical and deliberate. Some boards are incompetent, petty, well-intentioned or corrupt. Take a hard look at the condominium documents before you buy your condominium. If you see that the board has repeatedly directed large amounts of funds to the same contractor you might want to dig a little deeper. If you see that the board has repeatedly spent money on frivolous expenses, that might give you reason to pause. If the board has just authorized a large contract for debt to pay for bills the association cannot afford, that might give you reason to move on to the next opportunity.
Lesson: The condominium management can make or break the community.
Condo Fee. Let's start with this premise: every property owner everywhere pays a condo fee. This is true once you realize that utilities and building maintenance are condo fees. An owner of a single-family home might pay zero condo fees for 10 months and then pay a $15,000 condo fee for a roof repair. But a well-managed condo association puts money in reserves to prepare for future problems when they arise. A condo owner doesn't get bogged down in details of property management, but a home owner usually spends money more efficiently than a democratically elected board.
Lesson: Condo fees are not a problem. Poor management of maintenance and utilities is a problem no matter if you have 1 member or 1500 members in your association.
Bottom Line. "Location. Location. Management." If your property is located in a less than desirable neighborhood, don't expect the property to appreciate. (That doesn't means the property is a bad-buy for you or for some people, it just means don't count on appreciation from this investment.) You can minimize your exposure by picking properties that are in highly desirable locations, even if they are smaller or more costly per square-foot.
But when it comes to condos, property management is almost as important as location. A poorly management property can deteriorates or can have high condo fees, or worst of all, a poorly managed property can have both a poor condition and high fees. Nothing will kill your value faster than condo fees which are not justifiable. You can minimize your exposure to the risk of management incompetence by purchasing in condominiums with minimal amenites, no elevators, common areas that are open to the elements, etc.
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Anоthеr іѕѕuе іѕ соmmunісаtіоn. A gооd аgеnt wіll bе сlеаr аbоut hоw аnd whеn thеу will contact уоu. You want to knоw hоw the аgеnt рrеfеrѕ tо соmmunісаtе and whеn thеу will gеt bасk tо уоu wіth аnѕwеrѕ tо уоur ԛuеѕtіоnѕ. You ѕhоuld also іnԛuіrе when thе bеѕt tіmе tо соntасt thе agent іѕ; many аgеntѕ hаvе 'wоrkіng hоurѕ' when thеу аrе аvаіlаblе fоr a рhоnе call.
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For more information or to set up an appointment call Nesbitt Realty at (703)765-0300.
In the Commonwealth of Virginia a real estate agent is a person who is licensed to be paid a commission on a real estate transaction. Real estate agents have minimal educational requirements but must pass a test for licensing. After that, the agent must follow up with continuing education to stay apprised of updates in real estate law. Real estate agents may not work independently and they must affiliate with a real estate broker.
Real estate agents may not work independently and they must affiliate with a real estate broker. A real estate broker has a higher education requirement than a real estate agent. In addition a real estate broker must have 3 years of full-time work experience as an agent in order to qualify for the process of becoming a broker. Broker's are responsible for supervising the efforts of any agents whose licenses are affiliated with them. Because the broker has a deeper understanding of real estate laws and practices, agents often come to their broker when they have questions or need assistance.
There are three types of brokers: a managing broker, an associate broker and a principal broker. Every real estate firm in the Commonwealth of Virginia has a principal broker. The principal broker is the primary licensee from which all licenses at the firm are authorized. A principal broker is uniquely responsible for the actions of every affiliated agent or broker. In addition to managing the burdens of real estate law and practices, the principal broker is responsible for the actual business practices of the brokerage.
At some point, a brokerage can grow too large for one broker to manage. In addition some brokerages have multiple offices. For this reason a principal broker may need to appoint managing brokers. A managing broker has all the education experience that a principal broker has, but the managing broker's responsibilities are generally limited to the management of agents and offices. Most real estate agents at most chain brokerages report to a managing broker and only rarely interact with the principal broker. At Nesbitt Realty every agent has immediate access to and direct supervision from the principal broker.
An associate broker is a broker who has fulfilled all the educational requirements to be a broker, but the associate broker does not assume a managerial position. An associate broker is affiliated with a managing or principal broker. An associate broker requires minimal supervision, the supervising broker is still responsible for the associate broker's actions.
For more information or to set up an appointment call Nesbitt Realty at (703)765-0300.
There are many types of condominiums, some condos look like houses or townhouses, most look like high-rises or garden-style apartments. Even though a condo can look look like a townhouse or house, owning a condo differs from owing a fee simple property in many ways. There are aspects of condo living that some may view as advantages or disadvantages, and you should be aware of these before you buy.
Here are a few basic benefits and considerations of condo living to help you make your decision.
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The City
Busy folk who love being close to the action often choose a condominium because condo developments most often occur in the city. In the Carlyle District, in Arlington and places like Skyline Square, land is at a premium. But in all these examples, your condo is well served by public transportation. These condos are also close to the culture and opportunities of the city.
Of course the downside to being in town is that you're in the city---that means traffic, hustle and bustle and other disadvantages of living downtown. For example, the USPTO is crawling with people during rush hour. Crystal City is a pass-thru for many many commuters. Most homes and townhomes have a lawn or yard of some kind, but few condo owners have a yard or personal green space.
Community Living
A condominium owner is part of a community. The community lifestyle has many advantages. For example, the owner of a condo can leave things on a whim. There is no yard to worry about and the building is secure. Neighbors and condo staff will watch the property while you're on travel or vacation. Most condos in Alexandria, Arlington, Crystal City and Falls Church have security features such as buzzers, a concierge or a guard service. If you travel often for business or pleasure (or if this is a second home), there are no worries while you're out of pocket. Many condos have clubs, activities and the opportunity to socialize with neighbors.
But, shared walls and common areas mean that you are more likely to hear your neighbors. If you need your home to be a hideaway where you can escape from people, you have to deal with the fact that you might encounter neighbors in the hallway. Nosy neighbors are found everywhere, but it's a lot easier for them to keep tabs on you as you come and go in a condo. The community will set standards and make decisions about common areas. For example, many condo association have rules about pets so that the common areas are not over-run with pets and pet debris.
The Association
You can take part in the decision making (by voting or by being a board member), but you must abide by the rules of the community. As you may know, condos are governed by a set of rules called Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs). This can include restrictions on noise levels, pet ownership, renovations, and even what kind of curtains you can put in your windows.
Every unit owner is a member of the condo association, which also has an elected board. The association serves to enforce bylaws, handles maintenance and repair issues, etc.Because the condo association is made up of homeowners rather than property-management professionals, the association may be weak and inefficient. Most associations oversee a paid management firm.
Also, if you want to make renovations to your unit or rent your unit out, you may have to get approval from the condo association.This purpose of this oversight is most usually designed to make sure that you don't remove any load bearing walls or short circuit community electricity.
Maintenance
Homeowners have a lot to worry about, but condo owners on the other hand ...
Condo owners generally don't mow lawns. They don't clean gutters. They don't even have to hire or pay landscapers. In a condominium someone else takes care of the exterior, the common areas, the snow removal and moreSomeone else makes sure there's money enough to pay for the new roof.
Of course, that service comes at a price: the monthly condo fees. The association collects these fees to pay for maintenance and repair of the common areas. All homeowners pay for maintenance, but the owner of a single family residence can save money by mowing his own lawn. The owner of a single family home can defer payment a little longer if money is tight. Of course, by aggregating the fees of maintenance, condominium owners often have enough money to pay for amenities that are not common in a single family residence. For example, a swimming pool is pretty standard in a condo.
Affordability
Some condos in Northern Virginia list are every bit as expensive as single family houses elsewhere. Condos in Crystal City, condos in Arlington and condos in Alexandria (especially in the Carlyle District) can be quite pricey. But some condos are surprisingly affordable. This makes a great option for first-time buyers and singles who may find single-family houses unaffordable. Condominiums are more sensitive to trends in the real estate market than single-family homes. Now that the prices have dropped there are some tremendous bargains for shoppers.
Amenities
Most condominium developments offer a range of amenities in the common areas. It's pretty standard in Northern Virginia to have access to a swimming pool, gym or tennis courts in most condo complexes.
DASH (Driving Alexandrians Safely Home) buses are seen around, across and near the city of Alexandria, Virginia. The City of Alexandria wholly owns the DASH bus system and operates the system as a non-profit public service cooperation. But day to day management of the system is provided by Alexandria Transit Company.
If you're new to the area, you'll soon find out what others already know. The DASH buses are a clean, safe and effective way to get about the city. Boarding the bus is simple and easy. When the bus arrives, just step into the bus and then deposit the exact fare or use your WMATA SmarTrip card.If you have any questions about routes or transfers ask the driver and then take a seat. On some of the most popular routes or during rush hours, there might not be any available seats. In that case just move as far to the rear of the bus as possible. This makes it easier for others to board easily.
Be aware that the bus driver doesn't always stop at all bus stops! To signal to the driver that your stop is approaching, press the yellow signal strip or pull the bell cord. It's best to do this about a block from your destination so the driver has timely notice to stop at the next bus stop. When exiting the bus the rear door is easiest because others may be waiting to board through the front door.
DASH has great service because it has great employees but also because area passengers observe a few simple rules of safety and courtesy:
There is no smoking, eating, or drinking allowed on the bus.
Radios, I-pods and other devices may only be used if they cannot be heard by others
There are a limited number of priority seats that are reserved for senior citizens and disable persons. You may sit in these seats, but riders are expected to volunteer that seat if the seat is needed by a senior citizen or disabled person. If the bus is full, riders are expected to volunteer seats as needed.
All passengers keep feet off passengers' seats.
To maintain the high level of quality offered by DASH, drivers may refuse service to anyone who does not observe these rules or to anyone whose behavior is disruptive or hazardous to vehicle or passenger safety.
For more information or to set up an appointment call Stuart at (703)765-0300.
Property management is a business in and of itself. If you want to invest in real estate, but you don't want to be a property manager, the solution is really quite simple: employ the services of Nesbitt Realty. Our property managers are experienced individuals who will manage the day-to-day operations of your property. We manage residential properties, multi-family properties and even homeowners and condo associations.
Amin & Will in Lowes
A big value-add provided by your Nesbitt Realty property manager is "separation". This to say, your Nesbitt Realty property manager maintains a level of separation between the landlord and the tenants and the property. As you may already know, it's important to invest in real estate without emotionally investing in tenants or property. Your Nesbitt Realty property manager helps ensure that you always make the best decision for your family, rather than making the best decision for the tenant's family.
So, your Nesbitt Realty rental property manager serves as a buffer between the owner and his tenants. Nesbitt Realty can help you find tenants, handling repair projects and maintenance, oversee improvements, collect rent, and even pay some expenses and taxes. The specific tasks we handle vary based upon upon the needs and wishes of the property owner.
Nesbitt Realty Property Management also handles commercial properties such as office buildings, freeing the owners from the day to day responsibilities. Additionally, a competent Nesbitt Realty property manager gives you protection from certain liabilities.
Crunch-time processing rents!
Nesbitt Realty usually charges a percentage of the rents collected. Every aspect of Nesbitt Realty property manager's responsibilities will be outlined in a contract signed by both Nesbitt Realty and the landlord. This agreement details financial responsibilities and specifies the types of financial reports the landlord can expect.
Your Nesbitt Realty property manager will stay current on new laws and condo regulations which may be relevant to your situation. Nesbitt Realty Property Management takes a lot of the burden off of owning rental real estate. Most Nesbitt Realty property managers are themselves landlords. They know your needs.
Do you really need a property manager?
Although hiring a property management company has many advantages, there is an expense associated with hiring a property manager. In addition to the cost of property management, there are other reasons why property management might not be for you. Consider the following factors to determine if hiring a property management company would be a good decision for your property.
Ask yourself these questions:
Will you live and work near your rental property? Northern Virginia is a very transient area. We have more than our share of military, diplomats, State Department, political appointees and academia. If you're getting transferred across the country or around the world, it might be a good idea to let a professional manage your rental. Even simple tasks can get complicated very quickly when you aren't around to manage the details.
Do you want to handle the details of property management? Some landlords look forward to the challenge of finding good tenants. Some landlords find that maintaining a property and managing details is rewarding and enjoy taking late night calls. On the other hand, if you think rental property ownership is a chore and want little or nothing to do with the day-to-day management of your properties, you should probably consider hiring help to manage your property.
How busy are you? Even if you find hands-on management rewarding, you may not have much time to devote to your property management business. If you've already got a full-plate, then the last thing you need is more to worry about, thus hiring a management company may be a good way to spend your money.
Can you afford the cost? Let's face it. Hiring a property management company is much more attractive option if you can afford it. If monthly cash-flow is not an issue, you'll likely save money by paying a property manager and writing off the expense. But if at the end of every month cash is tight, you might not want to hire a property manager.
Can you afford the risk? Do you understand the Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act? Do you know the tenant's rights? Do you know your responsibilities? The more you know about property management in today's litigious culture the more you'll understand the value of having a professional in your corner.
Do you have access to a network of maintenance people? All properties require maintenance. When your tenant calls you in need of repair will you know who to call and what to do in a timely fashion? If not, yo might want to consider hiring a property manager.
Learn more about our rental property management services in Northern VAWe are a local family-owned business that values the chance to work with you to accomplish your real estate objectives.Julie and Will Nesbitt pause from property management to take a quick picture.
For more information or to set up an appointment call Nesbitt Realty at (703)765-0300.
In the Commonwealth of Virginia a real estate agent is a person who is licensed to be paid a commission on a real estate transaction. Real estate agents have minimal educational requirements but must pass a test for licensing. After that, the agent must follow up with continuing education to stay apprised of updates in real estate law. Real estate agents may not work independently and they must affiliate with a real estate broker.
Real estate agents may not work independently and they must affiliate with a real estate broker. A real estate broker has a higher education requirement than a real estate agent. In addition a real estate broker must have 3 years of full-time work experience as an agent in order to qualify for the process of becoming a broker. Broker's are responsible for supervising the efforts of any agents whose licenses are affiliated with them. Because the broker has a deeper understanding of real estate laws and practices, agents often come to their broker when they have questions or need assistance.
There are three types of brokers: a managing broker, an associate broker and a principal broker. Every real estate firm in the Commonwealth of Virginia has a principal broker. The principal broker is the primary licensee from which all licenses at the firm are authorized. A principal broker is uniquely responsible for the actions of every affiliated agent or broker. In addition to managing the burdens of real estate law and practices, the principal broker is responsible for the actual business practices of the brokerage.
At some point, a brokerage can grow too large for one broker to manage. In addition some brokerages have multiple offices. For this reason a principal broker may need to appoint managing brokers. A managing broker has all the education experience that a principal broker has, but the managing broker's responsibilities are generally limited to the management of agents and offices. Most real estate agents at most chain brokerages report to a managing broker and only rarely interact with the principal broker. At Nesbitt Realty every agent has immediate access to and direct supervision from the principal broker.
An associate broker is a broker who has fulfilled all the educational requirements to be a broker, but the associate broker does not assume a managerial position. An associate broker is affiliated with a managing or principal broker. An associate broker requires minimal supervision, the supervising broker is still responsible for the associate broker's actions.
For more information or to set up an appointment call Nesbitt Realty at (703)765-0300.
If you're new to the area, you'll soon find out what others already know. The DASH buses are a clean, safe and effective way to get about the city. Boarding the bus is simple and easy. When the bus arrives, just step into the bus and then deposit the exact fare or use your WMATA SmarTrip card.If you have any questions about routes or transfers ask the driver and then take a seat. On some of the most popular routes or during rush hours, there might not be any available seats. In that case just move as far to the rear of the bus as possible. This makes it easier for others to board easily.
Be aware that the bus driver doesn't always stop at all bus stops! To signal to the driver that your stop is approaching, press the yellow signal strip or pull the bell cord. It's best to do this about a block from your destination so the driver has timely notice to stop at the next bus stop. When exiting the bus the rear door is easiest because others may be waiting to board through the front door.
DASH has great service because it has great employees but also because area passengers observe a few simple rules of safety and courtesy:
