Margaret L Powell

Listing Presentation

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Welcome

Agency is a full service real estate brokerage pairing boutique local services with the vast resources of an entire global team. Each agent is empowered by the team’s collective knowledge and international network to offer our clients a true competitive edge. Behind the sale of each property, no matter how large or small the transaction, is a world-class sales and marketing team. Unlike traditional brokerages, we capitalize on the strength of the whole to offer our clients better representation and an extensive global reach.

Alex Martinez

& MANAGING PARTNER, THE AGENCY DC

Alex is one of the most trusted, top selling brokers of the DC Metropolitan area. He feels blessed to be both Broker and Co Founder of one of the most successful and distinguished real estate offices in the area. Being a member of the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors for over 17 years, Alex has successfully worked with thousands of individuals, families, investors and developers interested in the Region’s most coveted properties.

Alex is ranked among the best brokers in the DC Metropolitan area with more than 542 transactions and $233 million in sales in 2019 He was also ranked #1 overall in the entire Mid Atlantic region in 2019 under the Re/Max franchise.

A high touch broker known for his extensive market knowledge and unmatched devotion to clients, Alex’s success is based almost exclusively on positive referrals. He earns the respect of his clients by working tirelessly on their behalf and always offering candid advice. Alex uses cutting edge technology and strategic team collaboration to meet and exceed our Client’s highest expectations!

Alex is deeply connected to his Guatemalan roots which continually remind him where he came from Coming to the United States at a young age with big dreams and small pockets drove him to strive in all possible directions to find a path he felt confident would fuel the accomplishment of his dreams. He took a few turns before finding the right path, and with consistent hard work, Alex found that real estate suited both his passion and God given talent. Alex came into the industry determined to not become just another realtor, but one of the best His passion for seeing clients happy in one of the most important transactions of their lives made him determined for success and earning his clients’ praise and satisfaction. Above all, Alex’s irrefutable honesty and compassion helped him build his career, reputation and trust of his clients Alex is incredibly humble by nature and will affirm to anyone who asks that the true foundation of his success is due to his faith. He firmly believes in and gives all the glory to God, the grantor of everything he has accomplished.

Nurit Coombe

Ranked #14 among Real Estate Teams Nationwide and #1 in Maryland by the Wall Street Journal, Nurit Coombe heads a professional team that has closed billions of dollars of real estate across the DC Metro area In 2021, she closed over $300M in sales with over 585 transactions.

Nurit started her career in the Israeli army and rose through the ranks to become the Director of Business Development for Rafael, the Israeli Armament Development Authority She managed numerous defense programs relying on her strategic, analytic, and planning skills. Today, she applies those same principles to real estate.

She has been a licensed real estate agent since 2001. During that time, she has won countless awards and accolades. In 2014 she became the owner of Re/Max Elite Services and built her business over the next six years to become the #1 RE/MAX Team in the Central Atlantic Region and the #1 Real Estate Team in the DC area. When offered the opportunity to become a managing partner of The Agency, Nurit jumped at the chance to be part of this exciting, growing company that is redefining the business of real estate.

Nurit has built a reputation for offering precise market knowledge, delivering technological expertise, and bringing boundless energy and tactical negotiation skills to every aspect of her life Her greatest joy is helping clients find their perfect home and becoming a part of their story. Much of her business comes from referrals — a testament to her level of client satisfaction

Each month, she hosts The American Dream, a monthly television show about culture, lifestyle, and real estate She is active in the community, serves on the board of the American Red Cross/Greater Chesapeake Region and lives in North Bethesda with her husband and three children.

Real Estate with Real Experience

The Agency has offices in some of the world’s most coveted real estate markets, allowing us to serve our clients with a full scope of residential, commercial, luxury leasing, vacation rental and new development real estate services. Our established position in prime, first and second home markets allows us to better serve our clients by expanding our reach among high net worth buyers. We are also able to specifically target markets with buyers particularly interested in your location.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BRENTWOOD

BEVERLY HILLS CALABASAS

DTLA

MALIBU PACIFIC PALISADES

CORONA DEL MAR LAGUNA BEACH PALM DESERT PASADENA

SANTA BARBARA

SHERMAN OAKS STUDIO CITY

VENICE

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CARMEL

ALAMO

HEALDSBURG

MARIN

SAN FRANCISCO COLORADO ASPEN DENVER CONNECTICUT

NEW CANAAN

FLORIDA MIAMI NAPLES

GEORGIA NORTH ATLANTA HAWAII MAUI MARYLAND FREDERICK

MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON MICHIGAN BIRMINGHAM

NEVADA LAS VEGAS

NEW YORK NORTH SHORE TEXAS AUSTIN

UTAH PARK CITY WASHINGTON SEATTLE WASHINGTON D.C. METRO

CANADA BRANTFORD CALGARY COWICHAN KITCHENER MONTREAL MUSKOKA OAKVILLE OTTAWA TORONTO VICTORIA VANCOUVER NETHERLANDS AMSTERDAM

THE CARIBBEAN CAYMAN ISLANDS

TURKS & CAICOS

MEXICO

LOS CABOS

TODOS SANTOS

LA PAZ

PUNTA DE MITA

PUERTO VALLARTA RIVIERA MAYA

SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE

BEVERLY HILLS

Involved in 45% of the Largest Sales in L.A. Area History

TURKS & CAICOS

Became the #3 Top Producing Brokerage in Turks & Caicos in Under 4 Years

BRITISH COLUMBIA

The Agency Teams on Vancouver Island Hold Sales

Across Victoria & Cowichan

Real Estate with Real People

The Agency partners with the best in the business, taking a quality over quantity approach to building the team. This is how we’ve maintained our boutique feel, even as we’ve continued our global expansion. We work together as a community, constantly sharing resources, contacts and spheres of influence. Our agents are supported by dedicated administrative, marketing and tech teams so they may focus on what they do best sell real estate. Our agents are also focused on giving back to the communities they call home by dedicating their time and efforts to charitable organizations and local-based philanthropic initiatives.

Real Estate with Real Numbers

The Agency puts our owned media network to work for the properties and clients we represent. Through our social media, website and newsletter platforms, we are able to offer our clients an unparalleled global reach.

O U R R E A C H P R O M I N E N T P L A C E M E N T I N T H E W O R L D ' S T O P M E D I A O U T L E T S

“Most people dream of disrupting industries. The Agency has successfully done it.”

“It’s more brand, team and client oriented. It’s about quality of service and experience over quantity. It’s the real deal.”

Real Estate with Real Vision

U R M A R K E T I N G

The Agency’s in house marketing team is made up of designers, copywriters, digital experts and public relations specialists who have branded billions of dollars in real estate. Collaborating closely with the listing agent, the creative team custom tailors marketing plans and strategies, dissecting the precise details of a property to make each more compelling and relatable.

No. 1 Pre-Launch

During the pre launch stage, we will create the visual and narrative story of your property as we prepare to make its market debut. Pre launch services may include:

PRICING & MARKETING STRATEGY

HOME STAGING & ART CURATION

NARRATIVE CREATION

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY

COLLATERAL CREATION FOR PRINT & DIGITAL

PRESENT LISTING TO INTERNAL TEAM AT THE AGENCY DIRECT CONTACT WITH QUALIFIED LEADS

No. 2 Launch

Once the property launches, we work to drive market value and qualified traffic among buyers Launch services may include:

LISTING LIVE ON THEAGENCYRE COM & MLS

DEPOLY NEW PROPERTY EBLAST TO CURATED BROKER & CLIENT LIST

OPEN HOUSES (VIRTUAL, BY APPOINTMENT OR LIVE)

DIGITAL MARKETING

TARGETED DIGITAL, SOCIAL & PRINT ADVERTISING PUBLIC RELATIONS

CURATED EVENTS (VIRTUAL OR LIVE)

GUIDED VIDEO TOURS

SOCIAL MEDIA PLACEMENT

No. 3 Ongoing

Post launch, we work to capitalize on the momentum generated in the first two phases by continuing our outreach and amplifying our marketing efforts. Ongoing services may include:

DETAILED FEEDBACK ON ALL SHOWINGS

REAL TIME DATA ON MARKETING INITIATIVES

DOCUMENT MEDIA COVERAGE

COHESIVE UPDATES ON MARKET ACTIVITY & ANALYTICS

MAINTAIN ADVERTISING SCHEDULE & ANALYTICS

No. 4 Sales Process

Once an offer is accepted, we remain by your side through every step of the transaction process, ensuring a smooth and seamless transition.

NEGOTIATE ON YOUR BEHALF

STAY IN CONSTANT COMMUNICATION WORK TIRELESSLY TO REACH THE CLOSE OF ESCROW

We’ve only just begun. We strive to create long lasting relationships, and remain ready to serve our clients’ real estate needs anytime, anywhere in the world.

Your Home in the Spotlight

No two homes are alike and each has a story to tell. We are uniquely positioned to create and share that story, having marketed and sold some of the most iconic properties in the world. Our in-house marketing team creates a story, narratively and artistically, that helps buyers envision their lives, and the lives of their loved ones, in the comfort of your home.

Our Collateral

The Agency’s collateral design goes well beyond the standard brochure and flyer, breaking away from the one size fits all mentality of the industry. Our full suite of marketing materials allows each property’s individual character and personality to shine. The vision, care and effort we use to set The Agency apart in the industry are the same used to market the properties we represent The marketing team creates tangible touchpoints collateral that leaves a lasting impact, long after a prospect’s first interaction with a property.

Digital Campaigns

The Agency creates targeted digital campaigns highly focused to reach qualified prospects for your listing. Through eblast campaigns, website display ads and targeted social media ads, we ensure your message reaches the right audience and delivers measurable returns.

Print & Digital Advertising

The Agency’s marketing team designs memorable print and digital advertising campaigns that engage buyers and pique their interest to learn more. Compelling advertising provides maximum exposure while ensuring your home stands out in the crowd.

Your Property’s Global Debut

The Agency has become a commanding force in the industry by harnessing the power of the media to ensure maximum exposure for the properties we represent. Our Public Relations team leverages relationships with traditional and new media outlets, to give each property a distinct voice—a story people want to be a part of and aspire to attain. The PR team has also positioned The Agency as an influential voice in the industry. Our agents are called upon to provide market insight and create bylined articles for leading industry publications, such as Worth, Inman and International Banker.

Award-Winning, Bi-Coastal PR Team

Placements

6+ Media Hits Per Day, 365 Days A Year

THAT'S SIX REPORTERS A DAY WRITING DEDICATED STORIES ABOUT THE AGENCY AND OUR PROPERTIES

Media Hits That Translate to Sales Activity

Angeles, New York & Miami Based Public Relations Team

ACCESS HOLLYWOOD

APARTMENT THERAPY ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST ARTFUL LIVING ASPEN TIMES BARRON’S BELLA MAGAZINE BLOOMBERG BRAVO

BUSINESS INSIDER C MAGAZINE

CALGARY HERALD CALIFORNIA HOME + DESIGN CARIBBEAN JOURNAL

CHINA DAILY

CITY & SHORE MAGAZINE CNBC

COSMOPOLITAN COTTAGES & GARDENS COUNTRY & TOWN HOUSE CSQ MAGAZINE CURBED

DIGS MAGAZINE DUJOUR DWELL

E! NEWS

ELITE TRAVELER ELLE

Featured Press

ELLE DÉCOR

ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT ENTREPRENEUR FINANCIAL TIMES FORBES

FORE MAGAZINE FOX NEWS

GALERIE MAGAZINE GLOBE STREET GOOD HOUSEKEEPING GQ

HAUTE RESIDENCE HERALD SUN HOUSE BEAUTIFUL JUSTLUXE INMAN INMEXICO

INTERIOR DESIGN KTLA

LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE LUXURY MAGAZINE MANSION GLOBAL MEXICO NEWS DAILY MODERN LUXURY MSN NBC

NOB HILL GAZETTE

OCEAN HOME MAGAZINE

OBSERVER

ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL

ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

PALM SPRINGS LIFE PENTA PEOPLE

RADAR ONLINE REALTOR.COM REFINERY 29 ROBB REPORT

ROBB REPORT SINGAPORE

SALT LAKE TRIBUNE

SANTA BARBARA LIFE & STYLE SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE

THE DAILY MAIL THE FINANCIAL TIMES

THE GUARDIAN

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

THE LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL

THE LOS ANGELES TIMES THE MIAMI HERALD THE NEW YORK POST

THE NEW YORK TIMES

THE REAL DEAL

THE SUN SENTINEL

THE SUNDAY TIMES

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL THE WASHINGTON POST THRIVE GLOBAL TODAY

TMZ TOWN & COUNTRY TRAVEL + LEISURE TRAVEL WEEKLY TRAVEL PULSE TORONTO STAR

UNIQUE HOMES

US WEEKLY USA TODAY VARIETY VERANDA VOGUE

WORTH

YACHTS INTERNATIONAL YAHOO!

Building Relationships

The Agency’s Public Relations team nurtures connections by working with international partners and media outlets from around the world. The Agency is the only brokerage to sponsor the National Association of Real Estate Editors (NAREE) convention, an annual, week-long series of in-depth discussions and workshops with more than 300 of the world’s leading real estate reporters exploring new trends, market data analysis, and more.

Social Media

The Agency’s social media channels offer immeasurable value to our clients. We have an unmatched global following of prospects and brokers, who can be reached on a moment’s notice. The Agency also partners with leading publications to stage Instagram takeovers that showcase some of our most notable listings.

Blog & The Agency Edit

The Agency curates original editorial blog content featuring our perspective on real estate news, design trends, hot properties and travel destinations. Our weekly newsletter, The Agency Edit, shares these stories with more than 350,000 individuals.

Events

Generating a buzz is what we do best. And what better way to make your home the toast of the town than with an unforgettable event. Not only do we curate the invite list and manage the event, we leverage our partnerships with luxury brands to ensure peak sophistication and style.

Brand Partnerships

The Agency partners with luxury brands to offer our clients strategic opportunities that garner measurable results. We present our clients with partnership opportunities, from intimate private events to VIP launches and event sponsorships, to ensure maximum exposure among highly targeted potential buyers

Philanthropy

The Agency’s global team of real estate professionals comes together in each market to advocate for their communities. They remain deeply connected to their neighborhoods by supporting a wide range of charitable organizations to make a difference on a local and global scale. The Agency’s official charity partner is Giveback Homes, a community of real estate professionals committed to creating social change by building homes for families around the world By working with one of our agents, you immediately become part of our philanthropic mission and a valued member of our community.

Connecting People Through Technology

The Agency led the advancement of real estate technology, putting systems in place that inspire human connection, which will remain the most vital component of the real estate business. The data we capture allows us to make informed decisions as to where to market and ultimately sell your home faster. This data becomes our agents’ proprietary information, keeping them and our clients current, competitive and influential in the industry.

The AgencyConnect

The Agency devised and developed a fully integrated Client Relationship Management system AgencyConnect our biggest collaborative tool. The custom built system allows us to seamlessly communicate amongst each other and with our clients to anticipate market trends and opportunities.

TheAgencyRE.com

TheAgencyRE.com created a new benchmark for website design in the real estate industry. In 2020, we took our award winning website and paired it with an innovative new property search platform to enhance the way our clients search for real estate. The website was designed for optimum performance across all devices, from desktop to mobile platforms.

Wealth Mapping

The Agency’s wealth intelligence software discovers potential buyers based on the attributes of your property and provides our agents with multiple paths of communication to prospects The platform allows us to search by location, hobbies, interests, family size, philanthropic efforts, business virtually anything that helps us target our outreach to prime clientele.

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The Agency App

The Agency’s collaborative home search app allows clients to create collections of their favorite listings and connect with their agent in real-time within the app. It also notifies buyers instantly when a new property on the MLS matches their search, ensuring your property gets immediate exposure among our full network of potential buyers.

Comparative

Bernstein

Dear Margaret L Powell,

I appreciate the oppor tunity to share my business plan with you.

In order to inform you about the current happenings in today's market, I have prepared this comparative market analysis (CM A) especially for you. There are many proper ties on the market today, and each has different amenities, sizes, and values.

By reviewing this CM A, you will have the information needed to price your home in the appropriate range in today's market.

Home buyers always do a lot of comparison shopping. In today's market it is especially impor tant to price your home right from the beginning and to get it "show ready". There are many homes available in all price ranges, but the homes that are priced right and show well are the ones that bring in qualiSed buyers.

Par t of this package includes a detailed copy of my personal marketing plan. We will cer tainly go over this in detail so that you feel comfor table to entrust your home sale to me. I am sure that once you review the plan, you will feel very satisSed with me marketing your home.

My goal is to help you sell your home quickly and at a fair market value. I look forward to working with you on the sale of your home.

Sincerely, Julia Bernstein Julia Bernstein

AGliation

Education

Professional Associations

Personal Information

Our company is a multifaceted business that operates with you, the customer, at the forefront of our day-to-day operations. We are well known and respected in the community and our philosophies are based on both honesty and integrity. As a client centered business, you will receive personal ser vice and be backed by a reputable company

We implement multi-level marketing strategies that beneSt our clients with every transaction. Our real estate agents have extensive access to information about the communities in which they deal. This includes, but is not limited to: schools, populations, recreation, enter tainment, home values, growth potential and surrounding areas. Many agents live in the areas we ser ve and therefore can more accurately overcome potential obstacles and focus on the unique needs of our clients.

Our commercial division is well-equipped to provide today's growing number of real estate investors with oppor tunities for both income and commercial proper ties.

The real estate market is always changing and as a result, our agents regularly attend training sessions and events to fur ther their knowledge and be sure that they are focusing on current conditions that affect today's buyers and sellers. This type of training is imperative if we are to be successful in obtaining top dollar on home sales. Our goal is to make sure that we satisfy the special needs of all of our clients and at the same time make the process and transactions go as smoothly as possible.

Our company is dedicated to maintaining a professional, trustwor thy relationship with our clients. One way this can be seen is through this Comparative Market Analysis (CM A) which you hold in your hand. This CM A compiles the most current and accurate information relevant to the sale of your home. Seeing that this is perhaps your most valuable asset, it is imperative that you be equipped with the most complete information possible related to the pricing and marketing of your home.

What is a CM A

No two homes are identical, which is why choosing a sales price or offer price for a home can be challenging. That's where the comparative market analysis, or CM A, is most useful.

What is a CM A?

The CM A is a side-by-side comparison of homes for sale and homes that have recently sold in the same neighborhood and price range. This information is fur ther sor ted by data such as type of home, number of bedrooms, number of baths, lot size, neighborhood, proper ty condition and features, and many other factors. The purpose is to show estimated market value, based on what other buyers and sellers have determined through past sales, pending sales and homes recently put on the market.

How is the CM A created?

CMAs are generated by using proper ty information from your real estate agent's multiple listing ser vice (MLS). The MLS is available to licensed members only, including brokers, salespeople, and appraisers, who pay dues to gain access to the ser vice's public and proprietar y data, including tax roll information, sold transactions, and listings input by all cooperating MLS members. Listing agents generate CM As for their sellers, and buyer's agents create them for their buyers so both sides know what current market conditions are for the homes they're interested in comparing.

How accurate are CM As?

The CM A is a here-and-now snapshot of the market, based on the most recent data available, but it can instantly be rendered obsolete by a new listing, or a change of status in a home with the same criteria. Why? The market is constantly changing - new listings, pending sales, closed sales, price reductions, and expired listings.

CMAs can vary widely, depending on the knowledge and skill of the person creating the CMA as well as the number and type of data Selds that are chosen. That means some features may not be included.

As informative as the CM A is, it should only be used as a tool and should not substitute for your real estate professional's knowledge and advice.

Julia Bernstein

Summar y of Comparable Proper ties

S SOLD LISTINGS

ADDRESS SOLD DATE

118 17 Th St Se

335 16 Th St Se

PRICE $/SQ.FT

7/19/22 3 1.00 1,044 $635,000 $608

7/22/22 3 3.00 1,416 $910,000 $643

1435 D St Se 4/11/22 3 2.00 1,390 $885,000 $637

1424 Potomac Ave Se 6/24/22 3 2.00 1,800 $956,000 $531

1600 E St Se 6/3/22 3 2.00 1,344 $955,000 $711

507 15 Th St Se 5/25/22 2 3.00 1,348 $940,000 $697

Averages 1,390 $880,166 $638

A ACTIVE LISTINGS

ADDRESS

DATE

PRICE $/SQ.FT

22 14 Th St Ne 3 2.00 1,800 $699,900 $389

Averages 1,800 $699,900 $389

Listings

County: WASHINGTON

Subdivision: CAPITOL HILL Style: ["Federal"]

Features

Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor

Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Accessibility Features: None

Basement: Full

Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor

Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Construction Materials: Brick

Lot Size (sqft): 1,040

List date: 5/26/22

PM

List Price: $679,000

Orig list price: $679,000

COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Cooling: None

Cooling Fuel: None

Foundation Details: Brick/ Mor tar

Heating: Hot Water

Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Hot Water: Natural Gas Levels: 2

Living Area Source: Assessor

Lot Size Source: Assessor

Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Proper ty Condition: Below Average

Roof: Composite Special Listing Conditions: Standard

Senior Community Yn: false

Sewer: Public Sewer

Soil Types: Unknown

Structure Type: Twin/SemiDetached

Tax Lot: 105

Tax Year: 2021

Water Source: Public

Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Remarks

Investor

Details

Prop Type: Single Family Residence

County: WASHINGTON

Subdivision: CAPITOL HILL Style: ["Federal"]

Features

Above Grade Finished Area Source: Estimated

Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Accessibility Features: None

Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor

Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Construction Materials: Brick

Cooling: Central A/C Cooling Fuel: Electric

Fencing: Wood

Full baths: 2.0

Half baths: 1.0

Acres: 0.03

Lot Size (sqft): 1,207

List date: 6/22/22

Off-market date: 7/26/22

Updated: Jul 26, 2022 10:37 AM

List Price: $899,000

Orig list price: $899,000

Taxes: $5,604

School District: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Flooring: Hardwood

Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Heating: Forced Air

Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Hot Water: Natural Gas

Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Combination

Dining/Living, Floor PlanOpen, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Upgraded Counter tops, Wood Floors

Laundry Type: Washer In Unit, Dr yer In Unit

Levels: 2

Living Area Source: Estimated

Lot Size Source: Assessor

Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade Parking Features: Secure Parking, Surface

Patio And Porch Features: Patio(s)

Pets Allowed: No Pet Restrictions

Proper ty Condition: Excellent

Special Listing Conditions: Standard

Senior Community Yn: false Sewer: Public Sewer

Soil Types: Urban LandSassafras-Chillum

Structure Type: Interior Row/ Townhouse

Tax Lot: 83

Tax Year: 2021

Water Source: Public Zoning: RF-1

Remarks

Beautifully remodeled 3BD/2.5BA Federal row home with gorgeous private outdoor space and parking. Situated on a quiet street on one of Hill East's most sought-after blocks, this light and bright, generously sized home with and 2 Toor addition boasts hardwood Toors, exposed brick, and a tastefully updated kitchen. This stunningly renovated kitchen has marble counter tops, subway tile, and an abundance of cabinet space. The Srst Toor has a newly remodeled half bath and a bonus room that could be used as an oUce, den, or extra bedroom. From the bonus room, you'll walk out to a quaint, private patio perfect for grilling and enter taining. Permeable pavers were installed in 2019 so the patio doubles as a parking spot. The second level has three true bedrooms, with a spacious owners suite that has custom closets with a large private bath done in timeless carrara marble. This house has it all!

Details

Prop Type: Single Family Residence

County: WASHINGTON Subdivision: CAPITOL HILL Style: ["Federal"]

Full baths: 1.0

Features

Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor

Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Accessibility Features: None

Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor

Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Construction Materials: Brick

Half baths: 1.0

Acres: 0.03

Lot Size (sqft): 1,127 List date: 3/3/22

Off-market date: 4/11/22

Updated: Sep 5, 2022 2:15 PM

List Price: $868,000

Orig list price: $868,000 Taxes: $5,660

School District: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Middle: STUART-HOBSON Elementary: WATKINS

Cooling: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mor tar, Slab

Heating: Forced Air

Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Hot Water: Natural Gas

Levels: 2

Living Area Source: Assessor

Lot Size Source: Assessor

Lot Size Units: Square Feet Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Special Listing Conditions: Standard

Senior Community Yn: false Sewer: Public Sewer

Soil Types: Urban LandSassafras-Chillum

Structure Type: Interior Row/ Townhouse

Tax Lot: 95

Tax Year: 2021

Water Source: Public

Zoning: RF-1

Remarks

Go ahead and say it...The Hill East Safeway makes Whole Foods look like a 7-11. The neighborhood, in any direction, urban perfection, strolling with rollers for a boost at The Roost, Eastern Market seduced, neighbors talking, sidewalk chalking, tree-lined blocks and Metro stops surround a happy porch, smile on its face, bright inside a peaceful place, warmly embraced by open spaces where daylight chases a southern sun, backyard fun, I guarantee it's a hole in one.

Details

Prop Type: Single Family Residence

County: WASHINGTON Subdivision: CAPITOL HILL Style: ["Federal"]

Full baths: 2.0

Features

Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor

Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Accessibility Features: None Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dr yer, Washer, Microwave, Oven/RangeElectric, Refrigerator

Basement: Rear Entrance, Fully Finished, Connecting Stairway

Ave

Acres: 0.03

Lot Size (sqft): 1,306

List date: 4/21/22

Off-market date: 6/24/22

Updated: Sep 8, 2022 11:06 PM

List Price: $965,000

Orig list price: $999,000

Taxes: $6,242

School District: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Middle: STUART-HOBSON

Elementary: WATKINS

Below Grade Finished Area: 560

Below Grade Finished Area Source: Estimated

Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Construction Materials: Brick

Cooling: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric Direction Faces: Southeast Electric: 150 Amps

Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape

Fencing: Fully, Privacy, Rear, Wood

Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile

Foundation Details: Brick/ Mor tar

Furnished: No

Heating: Forced Air Heating Fuel: Natural Gas Hot Water: Natural Gas

Interior Features: Floor PlanOpen

Laundry Type: Has Laundr y

Levels: 3

Living Area Source: Estimated

Lot Size Source: Estimated

Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Other Equipment: None

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Patio And Porch Features: Porch(es), Patio(s)

Pets Allowed: No Pet Restrictions

Proper ty Condition: Very Good

Roof: Asphalt

Room Type: In-Law/auPair/ Suite, Laundr y, Utility Room

Remarks

Special Listing Conditions: Standard

Security Features: Monitored

Senior Community Yn: false Sewer: Public Sewer

Soil Types: Urban LandSassafras-Chillum

Structure Type: Interior Row/ Townhouse

Tax Lot: 8

Tax Year: 2023

Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1

View: Street

Vir tual Tour: View Water Source: Public Window Features: Double Hung, Double Pane

Year Built Effective: 2009

Zoning: RF-1

Off Street Spaces: 1

Perfectly placed porch front with DEEP front gardens along tree-lined Potomac Ave, STEPS to Metro and Roost! Open living / dining with custom built-ins; Bright B+W kitchen with walkout to rear porch, patio + off-street parking from G Street! Skylit upper level with three real BRs; bonus lower level Texibility for guests or family room with full bath, laundr y, and rear walk-out!

Call for a private showing!

Details

Prop Type: Single Family Residence County: WASHINGTON Subdivision: CAPITOL HILL Style: ["Federal"]

Full baths: 1.0

Features

Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor

Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Accessibility Features: None Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Oven/ Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer/Dr yer Stacked Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor

Half baths: 1.0

Acres: 0.02

Lot Dim: 60ft x 16ft Lot Size (sqft): 953

List date: 5/12/22

Off-market date: 6/6/22

Updated: Jun 6, 2022 9:45 AM

List Price: $895,000

Orig list price: $895,000 Taxes: $5,853

School District: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Construction Materials: Brick

Cooling: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric

Exclusions: SEE SELLER DISCLOSURES - AVAILABLE FROM AGENT, PLEASE EMAIL

Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Hot Tub, Secure Storage, Sidewalks

Fencing: Fully

Fireplace Features: Brick, Mantel(s), Wood

Fireplaces Total: 1

Flooring: Hardwood, Heated Foundation Details: Brick/ Mor tar

Furnished: No

Heating: Central

Heating Fuel: Natural Gas Hot Water: Electric

Inclusions: SEE SELLER DISCLOSURES - AVAILABLE FROM AGENT, PLEASE EMAIL

Interior Features: Attic, Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Floor PlanOpen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Wood Floors, Wood Stove

Laundry Type: Has Laundr y, Main Floor

Levels: 2

Living Area Source: Assessor

Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated

Lot Features: Corner, SideYard(s)

Lot Size Source: Assessor

Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Patio And Porch Features: Patio(s)

Pets Allowed: No Pet Restrictions

Proper ty Condition: Excellent Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Primar y Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen

Special Listing Conditions: Standard

Security Features: Main Entrance Lock

Senior Community Yn: false Sewer: Public Sewer

Soil Types: Urban LandBeltsville-Chillum

Structure Type: End of Row/ Townhouse

Tax Lot: 32

Tax Year: 2021

Utilities: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available

View: Garden/Lawn

Vir tual Tour: View Water Source: Public Window Features: Double Hung, Double Pane Zoning: PER DC RECORDS

Remarks

1600 E Street SE is a charming three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom home in the exciting Capitol Hill neighborhood. The home is situated on a lovely corner lot that is entirely fenced-in and boasts gorgeous professional landscaping and lighting with a slate pathway that winds around the home to various garden areas and ends with the rear patio. This urban garden is a true oasis in the warmer months and is the per fect spot for enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning and taking in the neighborhood views.

Just off the front door of the home you arrive in the spacious living room featuring gleaming hardwood Toors, recessed lighting, a wall of exposed brick maintaining the homes original charm, a wood stove, Toods of natural light with south and west-facing windows, a half-bath, and a dining area. At the rear of the home is the gourmet kitchen fully equipped with professional stainless-steel appliances, gas cooking, ample cabinet and counter space, and provides access to the fenced-in patio. The patio offers large trees that canopy above to provide shade and privacy and a hot tub to enjoy yeararound. The kitchen also features heated Toors which are especially nice after taking a dip in the hot tub!

At the top of the stairs on the second level a skylight drenched the home with natural light. The upper level of the home holds the three bedrooms and the hallway bathroom with a soaking tub. You can have it all with this house location, space, luxur y, and comfor t!Dont miss your chance to call this beautiful house in a wonder ful neighborhood your new home!

Details

Prop Type: Single Family Residence

County: WASHINGTON Subdivision: OLD CITY #1 Style: ["Colonial"]

Features

Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor

Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Accessibility Features: Other Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dr yer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Oven/ Range - Gas

Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor

Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Full baths: 2.0

Half baths: 1.0

Acres: 0.02

Lot Size (sqft): 756

List date: 5/5/22

Off-market date: 5/27/22

Updated: Sep 7, 2022 7:07 AM

List Price: $899,900

Orig list price: $899,900

Taxes: $1,860

School District: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Construction Materials: Brick

Cooling: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric Foundation Details: Crawl Space

Heating: Forced Air Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Hot Water: Electric

Interior Features: Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, KitchenIsland, Primar y Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Upgraded Counter tops, Wood Floors

Laundry Type: Upper Floor Levels: 2

Living Area Source: Assessor

Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Special Listing Conditions: Standard

Senior Community Yn: false Sewer: Public Sewer

Soil Types: Urban LandBeltsville-Chillum

Structure Type: End of Row/ Townhouse

Tax Lot: 9

Tax Year: 2021

Water Source: Public

Remarks

Welcome to this completely renovated semi-detached rowhome on Capitol Hill! This beautiful 2 bedroom/2.5 bathroom home features a sun-Slled open concept living space, hardwood Toors, kitchen with stunning quar tz counter tops, separate dining area, and stylish touches throughout. The owners suite features two closets, an ensuite bathroom with a double vanity and a large shower thats wrapped in marble, plus attic access for additional storage. The backyard offers great outdoor space, per fect for enter taining. Perfectly positioned near Lincoln Park, Eastern Market, and Metro, this home has it all.

County: WASHINGTON

Subdivision: CAPITOL HILL Style: ["Colonial"]

Features

Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor

Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Accessibility Features: None Basement: Full

Below Grade Finished Area: 360

Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor

Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Lot Size (sqft): 1,024 List date: 4/30/22

List Price: $699,900

Orig list price: $799,900 Taxes: $6,743

SCHOOLS

Construction Materials: Brick

Cooling: None

Cooling Fuel: None

Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights

Foundation Details: Permanent

Heating: Hot Water

Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Hot Water: Natural Gas Levels: 3

Living Area Source: Assessor

Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Proper ty Condition: Major Rehab Needed

Special Listing Conditions: Standard

Senior Community Yn: false Sewer: Public Sewer

Soil Types: Unknown

Structure Type: Interior Row/ Townhouse

Tax Lot: 98

Tax Year: 2021

Water Source: Public

Zoning: R

Zoning Description: Residential

Remarks

No showing to after 5pm during the week. Earlier on weekends. By appointment only. REDUCED AGAIN!!! INVESTOR' S DELIGHT...SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS....are the words for this all brick 3 level, 3 bedroom, 2 bath colonial with full base basement. *** No clearing out or cleaning out*** It is ready to be turned into a Capitol Hill beauty....Convenient to all transpor tation... major thoroughfares... And convenient to all AMENITIES - Capitol Hill.... HURRY!!! Before it is gone!!!! Seller may need rent back to Snd home of choice.

Analysis

Comparable

ty

Sold Proper ty

101.4%

Homes sold for an average of 101.4% of their list price.

Analysis

ADDRESS

118 17 Th St Se

16Days on market

It took an average of 16 days for a home to sell.

LIST

ORIG LIST PRICE DOM $ PER SQFT

$679,000 $635,000 93.52% 41 $608

335 16 Th St Se $899,000 $910,000 101.22% 5 $643

1435 D St Se $868,000 $885,000 101.96% 10 $637

1424 Potomac Ave Se $999,000 $956,000 95.70% 32 $531

1600 E St Se $895,000 $955,000 106.70% 4 $711

507 15 Th St Se $899,900 $940,000 104.46% 5 $697

Averages $873,316 $880,166 100.78% 16 $638

Closing

Marketing Action Plan

Below are a few of the ser vices we can provide as par t of the marketing of your home. Before we can get star ted, the Erst impor tant step is to:

Sign and complete the Listing Agreement

First Week

Enter listing into the MLS system.

Put up "For Sale" yard sign.

Install lock box. (optional)

Schedule time to shoot proper ty photos. Review showing procedure.

Prepare proper ty Tyer Syndicate listing to real estate websites.

Second Week

Invite brokers and agents to tour home.

Begin agent to agent marketing effor ts.

Review and update status.

Third Week

Hold Open House.

Ongoing activities

Show proper ty to potential buyers.

Follow-up on Internet leads.

Monitor market conditions.

Monitor comparable proper ties for sale. Monitor foreclosures and shor t sales in market.

Commission Distribution

The vast majority of real estate agents work on commission, meaning that they are paid once the transaction closes. To simplify how commissions are routed, sales commissions are paid out of the seller's proceeds, according to the terms of the listing agreement and/or the sales contract. Thus, the buyers' agent commission is paid by the sellers, as a por tion of their listing commission.

All commissions paid to a real estate agent have to pass through their broker; only a broker can pay a commission and only a broker can sign a listing agreement or a buyer representation agreement.

When the home is listed in the Multiple Listing Ser vice (MLS), the listing broker discloses the terms of the commission to other cooperating brokers, so they know what compensation is offered before they bring their buyers to the listing. When the buyer's broker presents an offer to the seller, it typically includes a provision to collect their share of the sales commission, as offered by the listing agent in the MLS.

At the closing, you will see the amount of commission being paid to each agent's brokerage on the closing disclosure form. There will be a por tion for the listing brokerage and a por tion for the selling brokerage. Each agent will then be paid by their broker for whatever amount of the commission they have earned based on their compensation agreement with their brokerage.

Because agents are independent contractors, they use their por tion of the commission to cover all of their business costs, including marketing, health insurance, licensing costs, business insurance, continuing education, and more.

Why You Need a Real Estate Professional

Given the proliferations of ser vices that help home buyers and sellers complete their own transaction, you may have considered whether you should go it yourself instead of working with an agent. However, there is no substitute for an experienced professional, and taking on all the responsibility yourself could be costlier than an agent's commission in the long run.

According to the National Association of Realtors' 2021 ProSle of Home Buyers and Sellers, only 7% of homes sales were accomplished as for sale by owners (FSBO), and of those, 57% knew their buyer personally. FSBO home sales had a median price of $260,000 in 2021, compared to the agent assisted home sale median price of $318,000.

Beyond the price advantage of using an agent, homes listed by real estate professionals get more exposure and their sellers get more suppor t. Here are some other considerations:

• They're trained and licensed professionals.

• They have experience in your neighborhood and your market.

• They have oversight from brokers and state licensing oUcials.

• Their job is to advise you the best way to reach your goals.

• They know how to present your home and deal with buyers.

• They know how and where to market proper ties effectively

• They know how to overcome typical snags that occur in real estate transactions and closings.

• They understand state-required disclosures and look out for your best interests.

• They understand personal safety and security for your belongings during showings.

• They know the best resources to make transactions go more smoothly, from bankers to home-stagers to contractors.

• They have access to the most accurate and comprehensive data - the MLS, the only data repository that has the most up-to-date listing and sales information.

• They know how to negotiate.

• Their job is making real estate transactions successful.

• Their continuing education keeps them up-to-date on housing issues.

With a real estate professional in your corner, you'll have a par tner by your side to advocate for you and advise you through the entire home sale process.

Intelligent Pricing and Timing

Pricing a home for sale is as much ar t as science, but there are a few truisms that never change.

• Fair market value attracts buyers, overpricing never does.

• The Srst two weeks of marketing are crucial.

• The market never lies, but it can change its mind.

Fair market value is what a willing buyer and a willing seller agree by contract is a fair price for the home. Values can be impacted by a wide range of reasons, but the two biggest are location and condition. Generally, fair market value can be estimated by considering the comparables - other similar homes that have sold or are currently for sale in the same area.

Sellers often view their homes as special, which tempts them to put a higher price on it, believing they can always come down later, but that's a serious mistake.

Overpricing prevents the very buyers who are eligible to buy the home from ever seeing it. Most buyers shop by price range and look for the best value in that range.

Intelligent Pricing and Timing

Your best chance of selling your home is in the Srst two weeks of marketing. Your home is fresh and exciting to buyers and to their agents.

With a sign in the yard, full description and photos in the local Multiple Listing Ser vice, distribution across the Internet, open houses, broker's caravan, ads, and email blasts to your listing agent's buyers, your home will get the greatest Turr y of attention and interest in the Srst two weeks.

If you don't get many showings or offers, you've probably overpriced your home, and it's not comparing well to the competition. Since you can't change the location, you'll have to either improve the home's condition or lower the price.

Consult with your agent and ask for feedback. Perhaps you can do a little more to spruce up your home's curb appeal, or perhaps stage the interior to better advantage.

The market can always change its mind and give your home another chance, but by then you've lost precious time and perhaps allowed a stigma to cloud your home's value.

Intelligent pricing isn't about getting the most for your home - it's about getting your home sold quickly at fair market value.

Curb Appeal, A First Impression That Lasts

Most buyers form their Srst impression of your home before they even get out of the car. Curb appeal is the view from the curb that gives potential buyers the Srst chance to fall in love with your home.

The exterior of your home should be in pristine condition - clean, cleared of clutter, with no visible repairs needed. A broken step, overgrown bush, or abandoned toys in the yard can spoil both the home's appearance and the potential buyer's Srst impression.

Here's a simple cleanup and spruce up checklist to make sure your home leaves a stellar Srst impression:

• Clear driveways and walkways of snow, weeds, and debris. Repair or replace cracked steps or pavers. Whenever possible, driveways should be clear of vehicles.

• Keep your lawn mowed, edged, and watered. Prune dead branches and plants. Weed Tower beds and replace leggy, thin landscaping with fresh plants and Towers.

• Replace loose or damaged roof shingles, clean the gutters, and paint and caulk window trim and doors.

• Make the front door area shine: consider repainting your front door and placing a new welcome mat. Polish the door hardware and make sure all front facing windows are clean.

• Power wash siding, brick, windows, and porches.

• Replace light Sxtures -and if possible, pick new Sxtures with the same mounting system to save time and hassle.

• Install new house numbers that match the Snish of your light Sxtures.

• Consider upgrading your mailbox; it's an inexpensive Sx and the Srst thing that buyers will see when they pull up to your home.

• Install Towerboxes or pots of blooming Towers for a pop of color.

• Hang a seasonal wreath from your front door

Staging Your Home

When you list your home for sale, it becomes a product rather than your personal retreat. You want potential homebuyers to be able to envision themselves living in the home, which can be diUcult if your family's personality is still evident. Before going on market, your agent will recommend decluttering and depersonalizing, but you may also want to bring in a professional stager to help guide you through showing your home in its most marketable light.

When done correctly, staging can not only set the right emotional tone for buyers about the home, but can also help highlight the most attractive features of the home. Staging can potentially make you money, too: 77% of listing agents said a well-staged environment increases the dollar value buyers are willing to offer, according to the National Association of Realtors ProSle of Home Staging. Staging can also shor ten the length of time your home is on the market, with agents repor ting that their staged homes were going under contract faster than those without.

A professional stager will typically begin with an in-home consultation, where they will walk through your home with you, review the proper ty, and provide a repor t with their advice for the home. The repor t will include advice on de-cluttering, storing items, reorganizing furniture placement, and possibly changing out paint colors in different rooms. The stager may also give tips for improving curb appeal. The most common rooms that are staged are the living room, kitchen, master bedroom, and dining room.

Depending on what your home needs, and whether you want to do the work yourself or hire it done, your stager could handle bringing in supplementar y furniture and décor items, manage painting or other contractors coming to your home, and have a more hands on role in getting your home ready to go on the market. The cost of ser vices provided will vary depending how much assistance your home will need.

Showings and Open House Checklist

Once your home goes on the market, real estate agents may call to show your home anytime, even if you've listed preferred showing times in the instructions. Keeping your home in showtime condition can be challenging, especially if you have children and pets. Here are some pointers for presenting your home in the best light

Showings & Open House Checklist

• Eliminate clutter: The less cluttered your home, the better it shows. If you have a lot of knick-knacks, collections, or family mementos, consider renting a por table storage unit, which can be stored until it's time to deliver it to your new home.

• Keep, donate, throw away: If you have time before you go on the market, sor t unwanted belongings into one of these three baskets. You'll receive more in tax beneSts for your donations than pennies on the dollar at a garage sale. It's faster, more eUcient and you'll help more people.

• Remove temptations: Take valuable jewelr y and collectibles to a safety deposit box, a safe, or store them in a secure location. Also secure your prescription medicine and private Snancial documents.

• Remove breakables: Figurines, china, cr ystal and other breakables should be packed and put away in the garage or storage.

• Be hospitable: You want your home to look like a home. Open the blinds, turn on the lights, and make visitors feel welcomed.

• Have a family plan of action: When a showing happens at an inconvenient time, get the family engaged. Everyone can pitch in to tidy up in a hurr y: pick up glasses, plates, clothing, and anything else left lying about.

• Get in the habit: Wash dishes immediately after meals. Clean off counter tops. Make beds in the morning. Keep pet toys and beds washed and smelling fresh.

• Clean out the garage and attic: Buyers want to see what kind of storage there is.

The Essential Five-minute Clean-up for Showings

Everyone gets a basket and cleans up clutter. Check for hazards, like toys left on the Toor. Make sure all toys, including bicycles, are put away.

• Put pets in daycare, sleep cages or take them with you: In the listing instructions, there should be a warning if there is a big dog on premises. Buyers with allergies also may appreciate knowing in advance if you have pets.

• Turn on lights: Open the drapes, turn on lights so buyers can really see.

• Give the buyer privacy: The buyer cannot come to your home without being accompanied by an agent. They will be more comfor table touring the home without your presence.

Moving Checklist

Star t planning

Finding the best mover for you at the right price involves a simple evaluation of your needs. Moving companies provide a wide range of ser vices, from planning your move, storing your things, packing and unpacking, to decorating and organizing your belongings in your new home. You can choose which services you want and have them tailored to suit your budget.

Compare movers

When you compare price and ser vice estimates from several companies, you will Snd that estimates are based on the weight of your household items, the distance they will be moved, and the amount of packing and other services you will require. Be sure to show the estimator every item that will be moved. Estimates should be done in person and include a clear explanation of rates and charges that will apply, the mover's liability for your belongings, pick-up and delivery schedules, and claims protection.

If you are moving interstate, you should read and understand all of the information you will receive. In addition to brochures explaining their various ser vices, moving companies should give you a copy of a consumer booklet titled "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" and information regarding the mover's par ticipation in a Dispute Settlement Program. Distribution of the consumer booklet and the requirement that movers must offer shippers neutral arbitration as a means of settling disputes that may arise concerning loss or damage on household goods shipments are requirements of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

Be prepared

Even in the most well-planned moves, something unexpected may happen. In those instances, insurance is crucial. Check with your homeowner 's insurance provider about coverage for your belongings while moving. Your mover will provide either released value insurance (about $0.60 per pound of goods lost or damaged, according to NAVL.com) or full replacement value, which you must sign for on your bill of lading. If you are not sure how to estimate the value of your belongings for insurance purposes, your insurance carrier can help. Items of special value such as heirlooms, paintings, or collectibles can be insured under separate riders. In the event of damage to an item, Sle a claim immediately. Be sure to save the packing materials to show to the adjuster, should there be any problems.

Packing up and moving on

Once the time has come to star t packing and organizing, here are some tips to make the process smooth:

• Star t by packing the things you use most infrequently.

Moving to a new home can be an exciting but stressful journey. By Ending the right movers and having a good, though Fexible, moving plan, most of the common moving headaches can be easily avoided.

• Pare down items that have accumulated over time by grouping them into 3 categories Keep, Donate, or Throw Away

• Create an inventory sheet of valuables and a list of which boxes they were packed in.

• Label your boxes according to the rooms where they'll be moved - bedroom #2, 1st Toor bath, etc. Consider using different colored stickers/tape for each room.

• Provide your movers with copies of the Toorplan of your new home, so they can move more eUciently without having to stop and ask you where things go.

• Try to keep boxes under 50 lbs. whenever possible, put heavier items in smaller boxes to reduce bulkiness, and place lighter items in larger boxes.

• Dispose of items that can't be moved, like Tammable liquids, cleaning Tuids, etc. Prepare your mower by emptying the fuel and recycle your propane grill tanks.

• Snap a photo of the back of electronic devices so you know which wires to attach when setting them up in your new home.

• Pack an overnight bag with moving day essentials, including toiletries, clothes, medications, and charger cords.

Listing Paper work Over view

To begin that process we need to complete the listing agreement paper work. This will let me star t the process of marketing and selling your home, but it also serves to protect you and your assets. Here's an overview of the information I will need to begin the process of selling your home. I'm going to star t off with the top 5 pieces of information we capture in the listing agreement.

1. First off I'm going to need basic information like your name and the address of the proper ty we are listing for sale.

2. We also want to agree on what types of offers we can accept.

3. We need to include the agreed-upon list price.

4. We will also document what my compensation will be when the proper ty is sold.

5. One of the most impor tant aspects of a listing agreement is to highlight what items are not included with the sale of the proper ty. For instance, is there a chandelier you want to take with you?

Here is some other impor tant information we will also capture in the listing agreement.

• How I handle multiple offer situations

• Required disclosures

• IndemniScation

• Fair housing

• HOA details

• Special Assignments?

• Yard Sign

• Lockbox

• Is the proper ty vacant or leased, how long?

• Tax • Mediation

• Was or is the house in foreclosure

• Has a notice of default been issued

• State laws

• Internet marketing permission

There may be other information that is tied to state or local regulations but I will make sure to go over these while we are completing the paper work.

Bernstein

It is my job to bring you an offer that you want, at the price you want, at the terms you want.

Guidance

The Value of Your Home

In a neighborhood of similar homes, why is one wor th more than another? That's the question that's teased buyers and sellers for ages, but the answer is simple.

Ever y home is different

When a home is sold, a willing seller and a willing buyer determine the value of that home with the sale price. That price then becomes a benchmark for other similar homes, but other factors come into play. The most impor tant are:

Location

The closer a home is to jobs, parks, transpor tation, schools, and community ser vices, the more desirable it is.

Size

Square footage impacts home value because a larger home is built using more materials, and gives the homeowner more usable space. And a larger lot size could mean more privacy than a smaller one.

Number of bedrooms and baths

Additional bedrooms and bathrooms raise the value of a home compared to similar homes that do not have those rooms.

Features and Enishes

Features such as outdoor kitchens and spa baths make a home more luxurious. A home Snished with hardwood Toors and granite counter tops is going to cost more than a home with carpet and laminate counter tops.

Condition

The closer a home is to new construction, the more it will retain its value. It's perceived as more modern, up to date, and perhaps safer. Homes that are not updated or in poor repair sell for less as purchasers' factor in the cost of updating and eventually replacing appliances and systems.

Curb appeal

From the street, the home looks clean, fresh, and inviting. Fresh landscaping and Towers won't change the size or location, but they cer tainly add charm.

When two homes are identical in the same neighborhood, a higher price may come down to something as simple as views, paint colors, or the overall taste of the homeowner.