These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of staircasepartners.com and myhomevalue.us (the "Sites"), operated by Staircase Partners, the real estate sales arm of Staircase Partners Incorporated, an S-corporation registered in Virginia, a team brokered with Samson Properties ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our Sites, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Sites.
Use of the Sites
You may use our Sites for lawful purposes only, including browsing listings and market information, using our home valuation and search tools, and contacting our team about buying or selling real estate. You agree not to misuse the Sites, including by attempting to interfere with their operation, scraping or harvesting data beyond normal browsing, impersonating another person, or submitting false or misleading information through our contact or lead-capture forms.
Real Estate & Brokerage Disclosures
Staircase Partners is a real estate team affiliated with, and all transactions are brokered through, Samson Properties, a licensed real estate brokerage. Listing information, property data, and market statistics displayed on our Sites are sourced from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and other third-party sources believed to be reliable, but are not guaranteed for accuracy and are subject to change or withdrawal without notice. Nothing on our Sites constitutes a guarantee of a property's condition, availability, or value. We are committed to Equal Housing Opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, or any other class protected by applicable law.
No Professional Advice
Content on our Sites — including articles, guides, calculators (such as the mortgage calculator), and home valuation estimates — is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, tax, or professional real estate advice specific to your situation. You should consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on information found on our Sites.
Third-Party Tools & Services
Our Sites incorporate tools and services provided by third parties, including RealScout (home valuation and search), Follow Up Boss (client relationship management), Google Analytics, and the Meta (Facebook) Pixel. These third parties operate under their own terms and privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or availability. Our Sites may also link to external websites, including our social media profiles, which are not under our control.
Text Messaging (SMS) & Contact Forms
If you submit a phone number through our contact forms and agree to be contacted by text, that communication is governed by the SMS terms and opt-out instructions described in our Privacy Policy. Submitting a phone number and agreeing to SMS communication is never required to submit a form on our Sites.
Intellectual Property
The text, graphics, logos, photography, and other content on our Sites are owned by or licensed to Staircase Partners and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may view and share content from our Sites for personal, non-commercial use, but may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from it without our prior written permission.
Disclaimers
Our Sites and their content are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. We do not warrant that our Sites will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Staircase Partners, Staircase Partners Incorporated, and Samson Properties will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of data, revenue, or profits, arising from your use of, or inability to use, our Sites, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Staircase Partners, Staircase Partners Incorporated, and Samson Properties from any claims, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your misuse of our Sites or your violation of these Terms.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Sites will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Virginia.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of our Sites after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, contact us at info@staircasepartners.com.