In our business, which is regional, we work with the many departments affecting real estate including building, planning and most regularly, zoning.

Oftentimes County officials – much like we landlords! - get a bad rap…close minded…overbearing. Lengthy review processes are sometimes to blame for missed business opportunities or at the least, causing hiccups in the transition of businesses moving or expanding or simply redesigning its space to make it more functional.

Delays, especially, can kill deals...add time and money while the businesses and the building owners lose money….delays in opening …..lost rent.

Not the case in Loudoun….County officials have been very helpful and  willing to make things happen.

Sometimes the answer is not what you hoped for…but, hey, that's their job …to enforce codes and ensure proper administration. But, they respond quickly and provide a fair explanation. Recently, we had a chance to meet with County officials to clarify a somewhat confusing issue…..We spent a good portion of the morning trying to work acceptable alternatives to a problem.

They just didn't reject a proposal …they sat with us and worked with us……and, no matter the outcome…it was a great experience.

That, dear readers, is a local government providing proof positive that they are open for business.