{"id":441,"date":"2025-02-16T00:32:05","date_gmt":"2025-02-16T00:32:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/virginiamls.com\/wpcontent\/?page_id=441"},"modified":"2025-04-03T18:59:28","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T18:59:28","slug":"company","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/virginiamls.com\/wpcontent\/company\/","title":{"rendered":"Company"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"441\" class=\"elementor elementor-441\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72ed3aca e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"72ed3aca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e3874a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4e3874a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70c1c056 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"70c1c056\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Company<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a9e3cdd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6a9e3cdd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5f934e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d5f934e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39a9156d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"39a9156d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74b23802 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74b23802\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"599\"><strong>About Glen Baird &amp; VirginiaMLS.com<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"599\">In the 1990s, Glen saw a fundamental problem in real estate advertising\u2014traditional print media was slow, inefficient, and expensive. It often took <strong data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"340\">3 to 10 days<\/strong> for listings to go from concept to publication, delaying opportunities for buyers and sellers alike. Frustrated by these limitations and driven by a passion for <strong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"518\">transparency<\/strong>, especially regarding commissions, Glen set out to revolutionize the industry.<\/p><p data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"880\">As real estate shifted online, many companies imposed <strong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"727\">restrictive sign-ups, intrusive ads, and limited search capabilities<\/strong>, while keeping commission rates hidden. Glen believed there was a <strong data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"808\">better way<\/strong>\u2014a platform that prioritized <strong data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"878\">open access, efficiency, and honesty.<\/strong><\/p><h3 data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"920\"><strong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"918\">The Birth of VirginiaMLS.com<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1084\">In <strong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"963\">1999, Glen founded VirginiaMLS.com<\/strong>, recognizing the internet\u2019s potential to transform real estate transactions. His vision was simple yet groundbreaking:<\/p><p data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1442\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1123\">An open, user-friendly platform<\/strong> where anyone can freely list and search for properties<br data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1181\" \/>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1223\">No intrusive ads or sign-up barriers<\/strong>\u2014just seamless property browsing<br data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1258\" \/>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1287\">Transparent commissions<\/strong>, ensuring fairness for both buyers and sellers<br data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1337\" \/>\u2705 <strong data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1354\">Lower costs<\/strong> through digital efficiency, reducing the financial burden of real estate transactions<\/p><p data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1714\">Despite industry pushback, Glen <strong data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1496\">stayed committed<\/strong> to creating an accessible, cost-effective solution. By embracing <strong data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1584\">digital innovation<\/strong>, VirginiaMLS.com has helped buyers and sellers <strong data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1650\">save thousands<\/strong> in commission fees while simplifying the real estate process.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1749\"><strong data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1747\">A Vision for the Future<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"2047\">Looking ahead, Glen envisions a fully <strong data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1802\">automated<\/strong> real estate experience, where essential <strong data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1898\">documents, disclosures, and compliance requirements<\/strong> are seamlessly integrated into online transactions. His mission is to make buying and selling real estate <strong data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2045\">easier, faster, and more affordable.<\/strong><\/p><h3 data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2079\"><strong data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2077\">Why VirginiaMLS.com?<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2352\">\u2714 <strong data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2110\">Experienced Broker<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Over 25 Years of experience<br \/>\u2714 <strong data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2110\">No unnecessary sign-ups<\/strong> \u2013 Browse properties freely<br data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2149\" \/>\u2714 <strong data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2174\">Transparent pricing<\/strong> \u2013 Know what you\u2019re paying upfront<br data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2211\" \/>\u2714 <strong data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2234\">Lower commissions<\/strong> \u2013 Keeping more money in your pocket<br data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2273\" \/>\u2714 <strong data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2316\">A mix of modern &amp; traditional service<\/strong> \u2013 Online tools + personal support<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2389\"><strong data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2387\">Local &amp; Expanding Service<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2650\">Based in <strong data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2419\">Fairfax<\/strong>, Glen serves most of <strong data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2462\">Northern Virginia<\/strong> and is expanding further south. 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