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Virginia, Maryland and DC Real Estate

 

I have gathered a wide variety resources to help you buy or sell a home more effectively in the Washington Metropolitan Area. From information on the local community, to advice about finding a mortgage or preparing your home to sell, it's all available here on my web site.   You can now compare communities in a variety of formats, find the areas top lenders and even map out your commuting paths to the office.

 

Within this site, you will find information about the extended tax credit, buyer timelines, information on closing, and guidelines on short sales.  If you are considering buying a home, it helps to use online tools.  Make use of "Listing Book."  It's a tool that provides you with the most current information about listings. More importantly, it pulls from the same database (MLS) that I use.  It's a great time saver.

 

                                 

 

To get assistance in determining the value of your home, you may request a report including the prices of similar homes recently sold or for sale in your immediate area. Whether you're buying or selling, contact me.  I am happy to help you with all your real estate needs. If you are looking to purchase real estate, see my "Buyers" section of the website. There is a separate tab for those considering selling real estate.  To get up to speed quickly, take a look at my blog; Dawn Battle's Blog and for assistance with real estate terms, please see the Real Estate Glossary.

 

 

To find out potential homeowner tax deductions, review the January 2010 article in the Washington Post by Benny L. Kass (Homeowner Tax Deductions - Washington Post.pdf) and view the rules for the new Extended First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit.

 

My Service Areas Include:

 

Virginia Cities - Fairfax, Arlington, Annandale, Centreville, Leesburg, Ashburn, Chantilly, Haymarket, Gainesville, Alexandria, Herndon, Reston, Sterling, McLean, Vienna, Oakton, Falls Church, Great Falls, Springfield, Lorton, Woodbridge, Triangle, Stafford, Fredericksburg, Alexandria City

 

Virginia Counties - Fairfax County, Prince William County, Loudoun County, Arlington County

 

Maryland Cities - Silver Spring, Rockville, Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Potomac

 

Maryland Counties - Montgomery, Prince Georges

 

My Mission:

To provide superior service and the most talented resources to my client base to fulfill their needs.  My experiences allow me to use my skills fulfill the requirements of my clients in wishing to buy or sell a home.    

 

My Experience:

Realtor-RE/MAX Gateway - Chantilly, VA

Selling residential and commercial real estate in the Washington-Metropolitan area.  Expertise: Luxury Homes, New Homes, New Construction, Short Sales, Foreclosures, Government Housing Assistance Program Sales and Existing Home Sales Agent.  Licenses:  Virginia, Maryland and DC.

Awards: Multimillion Dollar Club 2006-2008, Top Producer 2008, NVAR Finance Forum Committee 2009  Results: 100% Close Rate - Including Short Sales!

 

Sales Executive - Computer Associates, Herndon, VA

Sold security, information management, and enterprise software to the US Air Force, US Navy, Purple Organizations and integrators nationwide.

 

Team Leader/Account Manager - Honeywell, McLean, VA

Sold electronic control management services to mid-tier federal and municipal organizations in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

 

Account Manager - Xerox Corporation, Roanoke and Charlottesville, VA

Sold copier, printer and desktop management products to small and mid-tier businesses in Roanoke, Blacksburg, Radford, Charlottesville and surrounding areas.

 

EDUCATION

 

James Madison University - Majors: Marketing and Management, Degree - BBA

Employment - Head Resident (2yrs), Staff 10, Resident Advisor (1yr), Staff 3

 

COMMUNITY

  • Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (advises Fairfax County School Board)
  • Board of Directors; Best Buddies, Virginia
  • NVAR - Finance Forum 

 

Buyers

Whether you're looking for your first home, your dream home or an investment property, I'm committed to providing you with the highest quality buyer service. When making the type of investment that buying a home requires, you deserve to have all the latest market information and the very best advice, both of which I can provide you with. Read more.

Sellers

The decision to sell a home is often dependent on many factors. Whatever your reasons are for selling, my proven effective marketing strategies will ensure that you get the highest possible price for your home. I guarantee to provide you with professional, ethical and confidential service and keep you fully informed every step of the way. Read more.