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Greetings, I want to thank all of my past and current clients for your continued support. The relationships I have built with all of you and the happiness you have found in your new homes are the principal reasons why I love being a realtor and find it so fulfilling. I love how we create spaces for our clients to spend time with their family and friends in their homes. My personal commitment to helping you find and construct that space is what distinguishes me from other realtors. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home in the DC metro area, New Jersey, or Delaware, my keen attention to detail, commitment to healthy, green living, and dedication to superior service will ensure that your real estate needs are met in a comprehensive and personal manner.
My unrivaled experience and expertise in the region’s real estate market, in conjunction with my specialties of second home purchasing and relocation services have earned me a spot as one of DC’s top realtors. I always aim to practice integrity in helping clients purchase their dream homes, or sell their homes to happy new buyers. My ethical business practices combined with my assertive negotiation skills and passion for assisting people in their real estate endeavors position me as someone with both genuine knowhow and personal interest in the success of your real estate transaction. It has been a privilege working all my clients thus far, and I look forward to helping new clients achieve their goals in the future.
As a resident of Bethesda, where I raise my children with my husband, Glenn, I have an in-depth understanding of what characterizes the DC metro area as so unique and desirable– something that complements my ability to both market your existing home and find you a new home that best suits your needs.
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“For over five years, my husband and I have worked with Jill. She is not just incredibly professional and excellent at what she does, but she adds a personal element, as she understands that she is not just helping a client find a house, but more importantly– find a home. She arranged numerous open houses, explained why certain modifications were essential in the sale of our home, and most of all, helped us sell the house during a difficult time in today’s housing market. Her knowledge of the market was instrumental in that she priced the house perfectly so we not only had it on the market for a short time, but that we were happy with the price at which it sold. She was unlike any other agent we have used in that she was more concerned with helping us find our way than she was with making a commission.” Lisa Fox
Jill has the privilege of keeping company with the largest international network of real estate brokers, sellers with exquisite properties, and buyers with discriminating tastes. Her success is measured predominantly by extensive referrals from past clientele. Jill is consistently the leading luxury agent in Potomac, Bethesda, and the greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Her listings portfolio currently includes 8710 Fernwood Road Estate, Bethesda MD 20817. Listed at $5,300,000, it is the only new construction mansion in the heart of Bethesda, and is gaining exposure on an international level. Jill’s success in growing her business simply surpasses most of the area’s residential real estate agents that have been career realtors. Jill has developed a business model reflective of intelligent, informed, and worldly purchasers. Her model recognizes that the use of technology is essential for the success of marketing real estate and connecting buyers with sellers. Jill’s experience delivering superior service, and her expertise in a variety of specialties defines her as one of the most successful and well-established realtors in the area. With a professional attitude, a wealth of in-depth knowledge about the local real estate market, and an understanding of the demands of an elite clientele, Jill ensures that luxury real estate experiences exceed expectations in every way.
• Over $30 million in real estate transactions in the last year • 5th ranked Long & Foster agent in Montgomery County • 3rd ranked agent in the Bethesda Gateway Office “I have had the pleasure of working with Jill on a number of deals in which I was selected as the settlement company/settlement attorney. I have always been amazed at how involved she is in the process and how informed her clients are by the time we get the ratified contract. She consistently represents her clients above and beyond their expectations and as an advocate, I can’t think of anyone better to have on your side. She is well respected in the community and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in this ever-changing Washington DC market. We need more agents like Jill.” George P. Glekas, Esq. Principal, GPN Title, Inc.
• Presenter at The Best of the Best Roundtable Event during the International Luxury Portfolio Conference • Capitol File Magazine’s A-List “We moved to the DC area, needing to find a house quickly – in a nice neighborhood, near great schools. Before we opened our suitcases, Jill was on it – she tirelessly and patiently took us to a range of areas to see a variety of homes that met our specs. She even showed us some that we hadn’t considered, which opened even more options. We had a house under contract in days. And it’s exactly what we wanted. Thanks to Jill’s calm and savvy demeanor, the entire stressful process of finding and buying a house with a looming deadline was seamless.” C. Ruff Spellman
• District Home Magazine Elite Realtor • Washingtonian Magazine’s 2015 Realtor Award • Licensed in DC, DE, MD, NJ, VA
“Jill made good on her promise to deliver complete, above-andbeyond service for our aging parents in the sale of their condo, including keeping me in the loop long-distance. Sharp, speedy, with great contacts across all aspects of making the move. Highly recommended.”
“Very professional; leaves no stone unturned and thoughtfully aggressive.”
Joanne Ostrow, Denver
R. Guttman, Partner GELAW Firm
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SIGNIFICANT PROPERTY LISTINGS
Sold Clagett Farm
Pelican’s Pouch
Sold: $1,368,000
Sold: $3,350,000
11709 Slatestone Court Potomac, MD 20854
Avenel
9612 Eagle Ridge Drive Bethesda, MD 20817
Sold: $2,500,000
FOR SALE
8710 Fernwood Road, Bethesda, MD 20817 | $5,295,000
Potomac Outside
Sold: $1,100,000
Sold: $2,275,000
8421 Bradley Boulevard Potomac, MD 20854
Potomac Hills
10220 Falls Road Potomac, MD 20854
SOLD: $2,500,000
Bells Mills Estates
Clagett Farm
Sold: $1,275,000
Sold: $1,365,000
10921 Larkmeade Lane Potomac, MD 20854
Potomac Outside
10700 Red Barn Lane Potomac, MD 20854
Alta Vista Gardens
Potomac Falls
Sold: $1,525,000
Sold: $3,250,000
5721 Kingswood Road Bethesda, MD 20814
21 Pelican Way Bethany Beach, DE 19930
9206 Belmart Road Potomac, MD 20854
9810 Glynshire Way Potomac, MD 20854
Jill Schwartz
MARKETING METHODS
Jill’s background on the cutting edge of technology has equipped her with the experience to successfully market your home. As the founder of Business Commerce Solutions, Jill and her IT team developed one of the first platforms to create IT software for buyers and sellers of government products and services. She was awarded the Intellectual Property Rights from the DOE, generating an advantage for how Jill’s Real Estate Portal markets her properties. Jill also implemented web-based transaction management technology connecting buyers, sellers, realtors, and settlement companies to interact collaboratively on the HUD. Her degree in Marketing and Advertising from the University of Florida (Go Gators!) also contributes to her exceptional marketing approach.
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At your first meeting with Jill, you will do a walk through of your home together. She will address any concerns you may have, and discuss potential time constraints as well as all of the particulars of the sales process to make you feel comfortable and informed about the course of your sale. Jill will do a market analysis of comparable properties in the area, analyzing trends and past MLS records to confirm that your property is listed at a fair and competitive price.
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Your home will be showcased in mailers, a printed property brochure, Jill’s digital newsletter, and email blasts to potential buyers. Furthermore, Jill incorporates social media into her marketing process, highlighting your home across several modern media platforms. She may also utilize print publication advertisements or cover features to prominently display your home. Jill advertises in a variety of magazines, such as Home & Design, District Home Magazine, Fine Portfolio and Bethesda Magazine, where she will feature your listing to attract buyers throughout the area. Depending on your specific listing, Jill may employ www.luxuryportfolio.com to reach broader markets, including international buyers.
In addition to print and digital marketing, Jill will host open houses and brokers’ opens to invite agents and potential buyers to view your home in person. She will highlight your property’s best features, while allowing buyers to explore the ins and outs of what characterizes your home as a valuable purchase. With lists of potential buyers in her back pocket, Jill will employ her successful marketing strategies to sell your home promptly, while guiding you in making intelligent financial decisions that will benefit you and your family for years to come.
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Once an offer is on the table, Jill will arrange and negotiate the transaction, ensuring that everything goes smoothly, you receive the best possible price for your home, and, ultimately, that you are as happy as you can be. Through competitive pricing and securing property exposure via a variety of advertising mediums, Jill is sure to sell your home quickly.
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Jill’s expertise in best building practices with an eco-friendly perspective benefits families, their homes and communities, which is why she’s considered one of the area’s top-producing agents. 10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT JILL SCHWARTZ 1. Jill specializes in luxury living in Montgomery County, MD. She is also licensed in DC and Virginia. 2. Her goldendoodle loves Tuesdays because he gets to travel to broker openings for snacks! CONTACT:
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Together, you will decide on a listing price and discuss the possibility of staging your property. Jill will make recommendations about any potential improvements you may want to complete, paint touchups, for instance, in order to increase the value of your home and receive a significant return on your repair investments. She will hire a professional photographer to capture the best that your property has to offer and compile a virtual online tour for potential buyers to view. Your listing will be featured on the Jill Schwartz Group website where Jill will market your house as a buyer’s dream home.
This grandiose custom European-influenced masterpiece is built on 1.2 acres and boasts majestic curb appeal along with the finest workmanship and finishes, all in the heart of Bethesda’s prestigious Lybrook and Burning Tree Estates. The elaborate custom features of this grand private residence include a formal gallery, spectacular custom kitchen with premium inset cabinetry and island, functional caterer’s kitchen, private living quarters overlooking a dream pool with simple yet elegant architectural details throughout. A magnificent feature of this home is a separate pool house/ guest home/office.
REALTOR, LONG & FOSTER 4650 East West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 301-907-7600 301-758-7224 jillschwartzgroup@gmail.com www.jillschwartzgroup.com
3. Jill enjoys relaxing on the Jersey Shore. If you’re looking for a beach home, she is licensed in Delaware and New Jersey. 4. She’s the only green-certified Eco-Broker in Maryland and DC that has earned the LEED AP Green certification as an EcoSociateTM – the premiere green designation program for real estate pros. 5. Jill is known for finding the perfect home to fit your needs. “Very professional; leaves no stone unturned and thoughtfully aggressive.” R. Guttman, Partner GELAW Firm.
6. Jill’s husband Glenn is a mortgage banker with EverBank. Together, they make a great team. 7. She represents Long & Foster as a Green Ambassador, educating Realtors, buyers and sellers about healthy living, energy efficiency and healthy homes. 8. Jill is passionate about her philanthropic work with Breath of Life Foundation, an organization committed to research of respiratory illnesses related to unhealthy living environments. 9. She’s the 5th-ranked Long & Foster agent in Montgomery County and the 3rd-ranked team agent in the Bethesda Gateway Office. 10. Jill is a “start to finish” Realtor. If you need help navigating financing, builders, or a designer, she’s your go-to agent.
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Jill Schwartz’s SALES TRANSACTIONS
At the start, Jill will meet with you and provide her honest assessment of your home based on her personal experience and a market analysis. She will give you tips on how to easily increase the value of your home, positioning your property to sell --at the right price. Jill will aggressively market your home, fostering both print and digital exposure. At the finish, Jill will negotiate a satisfactory price, ensuring that your transaction is a positive, successful experience from beginning to end. Jill eliminates the stress of the process by handling all of the nuances that characterize the behind the scenes process of real estate transactions. Her fierce negotiating skills and sweet demeanor work in tandem with her finance background to contribute to her impressive status as one of Montgomery County’s top producing agents.
• Sold and contracted over $100 million in total sales • Jill found her start in 2010, and in just 5 years has become one of the top realtors in the area.
>$4M
• Leading the DC market with record-breaking sales in several neighborhoods including Potomac, Bethesda, and Washington DC
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• The Bethesda Gateway Office, of which Jill is a part, has been Long and Foster’s #1 office in sales volume since 1992. Since 2002, they exceeded $1 billion in sales each year for 11 years $2M - 3M
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Accompanying the health advantages of green living, there are tax benefits that encourage home sellers to implement green improvements (energy star appliances and windows, recessed lighting, insulation) to raise the value of your home prior to purchase --an important property asset in today’s competitive market. Jill is NAR Certified, meaning she is trained to assist you in finding and choosing properties that are built with green specifications that will enhance your health and investment in the long term. Even your home’s location contributes to the extent of its greenness based on whether walking and public transportation are viable options. Jill’s commitment to green living does not compromise her ability to aggressively negotiate, providing you with the best transaction results possible. Jill’s qualifications and memberships regarding her green living expertise are vast:
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Real Experience. Real Relationships. Real Estate.
Long and Foster Green Ambassador Member, WPO Environment Network Social Enterprise Network Member, National Association of Realtors (NAR)— Green Designation Specialist Member, US Green Building Council (USGBC), Capital Region Chapter Member, Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors (GCAAR) Member, Maryland Association of Realtors (MAR) Member of Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NSEA) Member, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Association Member, American Solar Energy Society
Jill’s real estate expertise includes best building practices to maximize energy efficiency and healthy living in higher-end homes. Jill has earned the LEED AP Green certification through her eco-friendly perspective that benefits families and their communities., and is an Eco-Sociate™ –the premiere green designation program for real estate professionals. Jill’s real estate niche is elegant, eco-chic living spaces built to expand energy efficiency within the home. Finding your perfect luxury home does not require you to sacrifice your family’s safety. Healthy living begins with the air you breathe and the materials you are surrounded by. Jill ensures that these aspects of your home do not go unnoticed before your transaction has closed. She has the knowledge about air quality, energy efficient appliances, state-of-the art luxury green home building materials, and green pest control to guarantee that your new home is as healthy as it can be.
About Madison & Stone At Madison & Stone, our mission is to help physicians, PA’s and NP’s obtain permanent employment that aligns with their career ambitions and personal life and to serve hiring companies interested in acquiring the top talent on today’s market. We do this by truly listening and fully understanding the needs of each candidate and client. We work with clients that recognize talent makes up the success of a company and are seeking to outsource their recruiting needs to an expert. We are results driven with the goal of building, nurturing, and maintaining successful and ongoing relationships with our candidates and clients. For more information contact: Jodie@madisonandstone.com (O) 240-630-4090 x1 | (C) 301-335-4149 Breath of Life Foundation Aside from her successful real estate career, Jill is passionate about her philanthropic work with Breath of Life Foundation, an organization committed to research of respiratory illnesses related to unhealthy living environments.
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EXPERTISE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SECOND HOME
Jill enjoys escaping her busy life in Bethesda on the Jersey Shore, where she vacations with her family. She is licensed in New Jersey and Delaware where she can find you a perfect beach home, or sell your existing vacation property. With personal experience and knowledge about what characterizes a desirable second home, Jill is the perfect person to help you discover a relaxing new escape and community for you and your family, or to list a second home you already have. She has a keen sense of the real estate market, and provides excellent recommendations as to when the peak time to list or buy your second home is.
Jill will assist you in carefully considering the pros and cons to purchasing a second home. She will help you resist impulse buying a fun, second home and instead engage in a detailed evaluation of your options. She can aid in familiarizing you with the area you wish to buy in. If you are interested in renting out your second home in the future, Jill is an expert in what characterizes a great rental and thus would be a better investment for you. Moreover, she will help you assess which hidden additional costs you may incur to better decide what types of properties you can afford.
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EXPERTISE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; RELOCATION
Moving can be extremely stressful. As a relocation expert, Jill eases the difficulties of moving with her in-depth knowledge of the areas in which she provides services, and the many facets of relocation that are often overlooked. Whether it be a move to a new area of the city, or an international relocation, Jill garners a comprehensive understanding of your wants and needs in all aspects of your new life and then addresses them in her hunt for your new home. Because merely attaining a new property is not nearly all there is to relocation, Jill assists in other ways, acting as your premier source of information. She is willing to assist you in the moving process from start to finish. Not only will Jill help you with financing your new property and handling the logistics of packing accommodations, she will even facilitate your utilities set-up, alleviating the common frustrations that accompany transitioning into a new home. As a resident of the DC metro area, Jill has personal experience with companies that she trusts; she can provide you with a variety of recommendations for lenders, contractors, inspection companies, and plumbers, for instance. Her knowledge about people to help you maintain the beauty of your new home is unparalleled and will undoubtedly eliminate the stress associated with establishing yourself in a new city. Jill will familiarize you with the unfamiliar, arming you with information about local organizations that pique your interest and school districts in your new area. As a mom and dog owner, Jill places particular importance on family-oriented aspects of communities. She is well versed in local school districts; Jill will do your research for you and ensure that your new community is equipped with all the educational and outdoor amenities you desire. Jill is not only your complete resource for an effortless move into your new home, but will be a friend in the creation of your new dream lifestyle.
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