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We have hundreds of positive client stories, here are a few:

SOLD: Added $75,000 to Sales Price with Renovations

During initial talks with the sellers they indicated they would like to put the home on the market full of clutter and with almost no renovation.

After further discussions it was decided

we would empty the house and spend a little money on focused renovation.

The home sold quickly and at a sale price $75,000 higher than if they had elected to sell with all the belongings inside and no renovations.

SOLD: Generated 65 Offers for This As-Is Sale

This home was occupied by hoarders and the heirs worked hard to empty the house out. When they were done there was no time, energy or money to renovate so we elected to sell as-is.

The ceiling was falling in places, the plumbing had leaks, the furnace did not work and the kitchen cabinets were coming apart.

We listed and marketed the home. We did not take the first offer and instead elected to give the home some exposure to the marketplace. We collected 65 offers and the heirs sold for well above their asking price.

SOLD: Renovations Get Top Dollar for Heirs

After inheriting this home from their parents this brother and sister elected to invest some money into the home to maximize their potential sales price.

We consulted with them on the best places to spend their money and helped with color selections and other design elements.

After our aggressive marketing campaign we ended up with multiple offers and sold the house for one of the highest prices in the neighborhood. After ratifying the contract we worked closely with the appraiser to justify our sales price and make sure our sellers realized the benefit from their hard work and investment.

SOLD: Well Spent Prep Dollars Have Buyers Drooling

This home was lived in, loved and well cared for . . . but it lacked the updates that would make it a showplace.

Several areas of the home were very dark and dated which would likely turn buyers off. The yard was overgrown and needed attention.

We added light and bright paint, cleaned up some areas inside and had a landscaper clean up the yard a bit.

Ended up with multiple offers and sold for $56,000 over a recent appraisal value.

SOLD: Upgrades & Staging Bring a Stampede of Buyers

Mom and Dad had lived in this home for years. The five brothers had grown up running in the yard and hanging out in the rec room.

We moved a wall to open up the kitchen, painted the walls with custom colors and refinished the wood floors. Finally we showcased the home with professional staging and furniture that engaged the buyers imagination.

The home sold quickly in a slow market and we got one of the highest prices in the neighborhood at that time.

SOLD: Heir Didn't Want The Home Torn Down

This wonderful Great Falls home was full of charm but short on upgrades. In a location where homes were frequently purchased and immediately torn down, the heir wanted to try to avoid that fate for the home she had grown up in. She preferred to spend just enough on upgrades that the home would not be appealing to builders.

We mapped out a custom upgrade plan and set to work. Paint, minor floor plan modifications and some other work attracted buyers who loved the character and wooded setting and joyfully brought us an offer we couldn't refuse.

SOLD: Stunning Home Has Multiple Offers on the 1st Day

This magnificent home had been meticulously maintained and that pride of ownership was on display for all the prospective buyer to see!

While we could have sold it in one day, we elected to leave the home on the market to allow additional exposure.

Eventually, even more offers came flooding in and we got the sellers an amazing price for this home!

SOLD: Charming Oakton Farmhouse Sold for Top Dollar

Built in 1925 this delightful little farmhouse was packed with character. Sitting on a half acre lot in Oakton this was a house that buyers had been drawn to for years.

A big circular drive, a claw foot tub in the masterbath and a fully fence rear yard made it too much for our winning bidder to resist. She ended up breaking her lease early to make the dream of owning this home her reality.

SOLD: Dumfries Colonial Was Picture Perfect

Sometimes is doesn't take much prep work to be market ready. This beautiful colonial was in good shape and pretty much ready for potential buyers to tour. We outlined an aggressive marketing plan, promoted the house like crazy to the marketplace and then negotiated fiercely on our clients behalf.

In no time at all we ratified an offer and these owners were able to take the equity from this home and buy a different home that better fit their needs.

SOLD: New Jersey Heirs Benefit from Our Hands On Approach to Caring for Our Clients

Managing the details of clean out, sale and donation from New Jersey proved a tall task for the heirs of this Alexandria raised rambler.

We helped coordinate shipping, donations and clean out of the personal property. Then we helped manage the painting, flooring and upgrade projects to get the home ready for sale. A final round consisting of power washing, minor landscaping clean up and plantings meant we were ready to go live!

We had an acceptable offer in no time at all and the heirs were able to successfully settle in about 30 days.

SOLD: Picture Perfect Tudor with a Leaky Basement

This fantastic home had been lovingly maintained by the owners for 17 years with never a hint of dampness anywhere.

However record setting rains while on the market caused some water intrusion on the lower level in some of the unfinished space.

We helped the owners identify reputable companies and gather estimates for potential solutions.

Ultimately we settled on a plan and the home sold to happy buyers that were thrilled to be able to call this gem their own!

SOLD: Highest Sales Price the Neighborhood had Ever Seen!

This four-level split in Annandale was in good shape and showed well. It was tucked away on a quiet tree lined street and offered a huge shaded back yard.

All signs pointed to favorable conditions for seller. We aggressively promoted and marketed the home and we generated multiple offers on this home.

By properly managing the offer process we had buyers submitting their highest and best offers for the sellers to choose from.

Ultimately we set a sales price record for this model in this neighborhood.

SOLD: Luxury Condo Gets Highest Price Ever For That Model in the Building

The owners of this luxury Arlington/Courthouse condo wanted to take the equity from this unit and buy a place closer to the beach . . . as in, they wanted an ocean view.

We prepped and promoted, negotiated and processed! We ended up turning down the first couple offers because we believed that this unit was worth more. And our homework, hard work and patience paid off when an offer $25,000 above any other model ever sold for came in for consideration.

After a short negotiation we had an agreement and the owners were one step closer to the shore and sand between their toes!

SOLD: Repairs Pay Heirs $1,000's for Every $100 Spent

Any time you are preparing to sell real estate you need to ask yourself if you will see a strong positive return on any investment you make getting ready for market.

In the case of this cute South Arlington townhouse the prep projects were clear and the heirs decided to invest a bit into the home to increase the value. We ended up spending a few thousand dollars and this added many thousands of dollars to the bottom line at settlement for the heirs.

We can help you spend smart when prepping for market and reap the rewards when the property goes to settlement.

SOLD: Our Very First Estate Listing Over 20 Years Ago!

Who would have guessed that all these years later we'd still be helping heirs and personal representatives navigate the probate process.

We helped these out-of-town heirs hold a three day estate sale. Then we got the house cleaned up and helped them get a great price for this charming home.

Probate is tough, you don't have to do it alone. We can help. Contact us today.