Photos from Bethesda Real Estate Sales ~ Josette Skilling
Wood Acres had its annual parade at school. This event precedes the parties and is one of the highlights of the school year!Located in: Bethesda, MD
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Some folks are just great negotiators. That's a good thing, right? We all want to get the best deal possible and feel like we won. Depending on the circumstances, you can negotiate yourself right out of a home with this strategy though. I know. I've been through it often enough lately...
Here's how the conversation goes:
Client: I am going to want to really negotiate for this and get the best deal.
Me: That's great. What area are you looking in and what kind of price range?
Client: I'd like something in new construction in Cabin John for under $950K
Me: You realize there are about 10 sales per year in that location and much of those are for new construction well over $1M? There is not that much property that fits your specific needs. This particular home is not likely to come up again anytime soon and it's under priced right now.
Client: But this is a depressed market and I want to get the very best deal possible. If we can offer $750K do you think they'll take it?
Me: :(
I wish I were making this up. The folks lost this house to another buyer who listened and made the right offer. Those buyers are now living in a beautiful newly constructed home that was a screamin' deal!
The national press would have everyone believe that all homes are in foreclosure, all sellers are desperate and you'll pay pennies on the dollar for a house. Now, I grant you that there are many opportunities for good buys out there. I've gotten them for my clients - even when I was shocked the seller would take the deal - but the reality is that when buyers start to narrowly define their wants they can find that there is really not that much inventory from which to choose.
As soon as that happens the shift in strategy needs to be taking place from wanna deal to wanna house! The goal is a home, not a contract writing exercise. If there are fifty properties that suit your needs, let's write! But if there is one home, you have more at stake and should be working towards a winning strategy not just trying to prove that you're a better negotiator.
He who has the house wins. Not the one who writes the most contracts...
| Status | Close Date | Original Price | Price at Sale | Sold Price | Discount | Subsidy | DOM | Address | Subdivision |
| SOLD | 1/31/2007 | $1,125,000 | $1,095,000 | $985,000 | 88% | $0 | 75 | 5131 MASSACHUSETTS AVE | WESTMORELAND HILLS |
| SOLD | 8/29/2007 | $1,090,000 | $1,090,000 | $1,090,000 | 100% | $0 | 13 | 5114 DUVALL DR | WESTMORELAND HILLS |
| SOLD | 3/30/2007 | $1,160,000 | $1,160,000 | $1,115,000 | 96% | $0 | 16 | 4700 JAMESTOWN RD | WESTMORELAND HILLS |
| SOLD | 11/14/2007 | $1,195,000 | $1,195,000 | $1,130,000 | 95% | $0 | 20 | 5103 DUVALL DR | WESTMORELAND HILLS |
| SOLD | 5/29/2007 | $1,199,000 | $1,150,000 | $1,137,000 | 95% | $0 | 34 | 5213 PORTSMOUTH RD | WESTMORELAND HILLS |
| SOLD | 12/17/2007 | $1,275,000 | $1,275,000 | $1,200,000 | 94% | $0 | 12 | 5306 ELLIOTT RD | WESTMORELAND HILLS |
| SOLD | 6/18/2007 | $1,075,000 | $1,075,000 | $1,205,000 | 112% | $0 | 5 | 4504 TOURNAY RD | WESTMORELAND HILLS |
| SOLD | 1/11/2007 | $1,200,000 | $1,200,000 | $1,225,000 | 102% | $0 | 0 | 4412 CHALFONT PL | WESTMORELAND HILLS |
| SOLD | 11/19/2007 | $1,495,000 | $1,295,000 | $1,260,000 | 84% | $0 | 25 | 4303 TORCHLIGHT CIR | WESTMORELAND HILLS |
| SOLD | 11/19/2007 | $1,299,995 | $1,299,995 | $1,275,000 | 98% | $0 | 17 | 5212 FARRINGTON RD | WESTMORELAND HILLS |
| SOLD | 1/4/2007 | $1,300,000 | $1,300,000 | $1,321,000 | 102% | $0 | 0 | 4423 BOXWOOD RD | WESTMORELAND HILLS |
| SOLD | 6/15/2007 | $1,375,000 | $1,375,000 | $1,325,000 | 96% | $10,000 | 8 | 4309 TORCHLIGHT CIR | WESTMORELAND HILLS |
| SOLD | 11/12/2007 | $1,375,000 | $1,375,000 | $1,355,000 | 99% | $0 | 15 | 4400 CHALFONT PL | WESTMORELAND HILLS |
| SOLD | 9/13/2007 | $1,357,500 | $1,357,500 | $1,357,500 | 100% | $0 | 0 | 4414 CHALFONT PL | WESTMORELAND HILLS |
| SOLD | 12/18/2007 | $1,450,000 | $1,450,000 | $1,400,000 | 97% | $2,500 | 77 | 4502 BOXWOOD RD | WESTMORELAND HILLS |
| SOLD | 5/2/2007 | $1,450,000 | $1,450,000 | $1,450,000 | 100% | $0 | 4 | 4414 CHALFONT PL | WESTMORELAND HILLS |
| SOLD | 11/9/2007 | $1,725,000 | $1,725,000 | $1,600,000 | 93% | $2,500 | 38 | 5323 CARVEL RD | WESTMORELAND HILLS |
| SOLD | 5/31/2007 | $1,749,000 | $1,749,000 | $1,650,000 | 94% | $0 | 15 | 5300 BOXWOOD CT | WESTMORELAND HILLS |
| SOLD | 4/20/2007 | $1,975,000 | $1,875,000 | $1,775,000 | 90% | $0 | 269 | 5305 BLACKISTONE RD | WESTMORELAND HILLS |
| SOLD | 5/25/2007 | $1,995,000 | $1,995,000 | $1,825,000 | 91% | $0 | 140 | 4521 WETHERILL RD | WESTMORELAND HILLS |
| SOLD | 7/2/2007 | $1,995,000 | $1,995,000 | $1,995,000 | 100% | $0 | 7 | 4708 JAMESTOWN RD | WESTMORELAND HILLS |
There are 8 homes for sale in Westmoreland Hills:
Two homes are under contract:
If you would like to see any of the active listings, just give me a call!
(1/16/08) Information Source: MRIS - Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
For more information about real estate sales in Bethesda, MD 20816 please email me at josette.skilling@longandfoster.com or visit my website at Bethesda Real Estate
All data courtesy of:
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
4733 Bethesda Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-385-9213 (cell)
240-497-1700 (office)
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by The Activerain Network and its members and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not reflect the opinions of Josette Skilling or Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Josette Skilling and Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. are not responsible for the accuracy nor the content provided by the community.
| Status | Close Date | Original Price | Price at Sale | Sold Price | Discount | Subsidy | DOM | Address | Subdivision |
| SOLD | 9/28/2007 | $599,500 | $599,500 | $580,000 | 97% | $0 | 66 | 5208 VENTNOR RD | GREENACRES |
| SOLD | 3/28/2007 | $610,000 | $610,000 | $610,000 | 100% | $0 | 0 | 5317 YORKTOWN RD | GREENACRES |
| SOLD | 12/31/2007 | $769,000 | $769,000 | $769,000 | 100% | $3,660 | 6 | 5314 YORKTOWN RD | GREENACRES |
| SOLD | 8/22/2007 | $799,000 | $799,000 | $773,000 | 97% | $2,000 | 35 | 5316 ALLANDALE RD | GREENACRES |
| SOLD | 7/26/2007 | $1,098,000 | $965,000 | $945,000 | 86% | $10,000 | 71 | 4911 REDFORD RD | GREENACRES |
| SOLD | 8/15/2007 | $1,375,000 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | 91% | $0 | 33 | 5004 RIVER RD | GREENACRES |
| SOLD | 6/29/2007 | $1,599,000 | $1,499,000 | $1,475,000 | 92% | $0 | 257 | 5315 YORKTOWN RD | GREENACRES |
There is one active listing in Greenacres:
If you would like to see this home, please give me a call!
(1/16/08) Information Source: MRIS - Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
For more information about real estate sales in Bethesda, MD 20816 please email me at josette.skilling@longandfoster.com or visit my website at Bethesda Real Estate
All data courtesy of:
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
4733 Bethesda Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-385-9213 (cell)
240-497-1700 (office)
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by The Activerain Network and its members and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not reflect the opinions of Josette Skilling or Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Josette Skilling and Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. are not responsible for the accuracy nor the content provided by the community.
| Status | Close Date | Original Price | Price at Sale | Sold Price | Discount | Subsidy | DOM | Address | Subdivision |
| SOLD | 1/5/2007 | $650,000 | $650,000 | $625,000 | 96% | $0 | 5 | 5220 NAHANT ST | GLEN MAR PARK |
| SOLD | 6/6/2007 | $689,000 | $669,000 | $669,000 | 97% | $1,750 | 42 | 5219 BELVOIR DR | GLEN MAR PARK |
| SOLD | 10/17/2007 | $679,000 | $679,000 | $669,000 | 99% | $1,000 | 7 | 5214 BELVOIR DR | GLEN MAR PARK |
| SOLD | 12/28/2007 | $729,500 | $699,500 | $700,000 | 96% | $0 | 24 | 5902 NAMAKAGAN RD | GLEN MAR PARK |
| SOLD | 3/15/2007 | $749,900 | $749,900 | $699,000 | 93% | $5,000 | 114 | 5900 CARLTON LN | GLEN MAR PARK |
| SOLD | 2/28/2007 | $849,000 | $799,000 | $789,000 | 93% | $3,500 | 68 | 5804 AUGUSTA LN | GLEN MAR PARK |
| SOLD | 6/15/2007 | $749,000 | $749,000 | $790,000 | 105% | $2,500 | 7 | 5912 CARLTON LN | GLEN MAR PARK |
| SOLD | 3/1/2007 | $864,900 | $864,900 | $873,000 | 101% | $500 | 3 | 5205 AUGUSTA ST | GLEN MAR PARK |
| SOLD | 3/7/2007 | $850,000 | $850,000 | $873,000 | 103% | $1,790 | 4 | 5307 AUGUSTA ST | GLEN MAR PARK |
| SOLD | 7/24/2007 | $905,000 | $905,000 | $905,000 | 100% | $0 | 0 | 5720 NAMAKAGAN RD | GLEN MAR PARK |
| SOLD | 2/16/2007 | $1,599,000 | $1,299,000 | $1,250,000 | 78% | $25,000 | 420 | 5115 LAWTON DR | GLEN MAR PARK |
| SOLD | 11/15/2007 | $1,739,500 | $1,739,500 | $1,685,000 | 97% | $0 | 20 | 5905 CARLTON LN | GLEN MAR PARK |
| SOLD | 4/27/2007 | $1,795,000 | $1,795,000 | $1,700,000 | 95% | $0 | 291 | 5908 CARLTON LN | GLEN MAR PARK |
| SOLD | 5/31/2007 | $1,825,000 | $1,769,500 | $1,750,000 | 96% | $0 | 130 | 5218 BELVOIR DR | GLEN MAR PARK |
| SOLD | 11/2/2007 | $1,850,000 | $1,795,000 | $1,775,000 | 96% | $0 | 50 | 5220 NAHANT ST | GLEN MAR PARK |
There are two active listings in Glen Mar Park:
If you'd like to see either of these properties, just give me a call!
(1/16/08) Information Source: MRIS - Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
For more information about real estate sales in Bethesda, MD 20816 please email me at josette.skilling@longandfoster.com or visit my website at Bethesda Real Estate
All data courtesy of:
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
4733 Bethesda Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-385-9213 (cell)
240-497-1700 (office)
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by The Activerain Network and its members and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not reflect the opinions of Josette Skilling or Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Josette Skilling and Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. are not responsible for the accuracy nor the content provided by the community.
| Status | Close Date | Original Price | Price at Sale | Sold Price | Discount | Subsidy | DOM | Address | Subdivision |
| SOLD | 12/14/2007 | $625,000 | $625,000 | $625,000 | 100% | $0 | 16 | 6200 CRATHIE LN | FAIRWAY HILLS |
| SOLD | 12/19/2007 | $749,000 | $699,000 | $699,000 | 93% | $0 | 22 | 6210 VORLICH LN | FAIRWAY HILLS |
| SOLD | 4/20/2007 | $799,900 | $799,900 | $780,000 | 98% | $0 | 33 | 6204 DUNROBBIN DR | FAIRWAY HILLS |
| SOLD | 3/7/2007 | $789,000 | $789,000 | $784,500 | 99% | $0 | 5 | 6206 VORLICH LN | FAIRWAY HILLS |
| SOLD | 8/8/2007 | $785,000 | $785,000 | $785,000 | 100% | $0 | 9 | 6205 VORLICH LN | FAIRWAY HILLS |
| SOLD | 6/13/2007 | $799,000 | $799,000 | $799,000 | 100% | $0 | 158 | 6206 DUNROBBIN DR | FAIRWAY HILLS |
There are no active listings or under contracts at this time.
(1/16/08) Information Source: MRIS - Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
For more information about real estate sales in Bethesda, MD 20816 please email me at josette.skilling@longandfoster.com or visit my website at Bethesda Real Estate
All data courtesy of:
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
4733 Bethesda Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-385-9213 (cell)
240-497-1700 (office)
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by The Activerain Network and its members and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not reflect the opinions of Josette Skilling or Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Josette Skilling and Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. are not responsible for the accuracy nor the content provided by the community.
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Whether you are buying or selling real estate in Montgomery County, my goal is to help you with the tools and resources you need to make a good and stress-free decision.
I'm a long time Maryland resident and I work mostly in Montgomery County and DC. A lot of my work is in Bethesda, Silver Spring, Chevy Chase and Kensington. Bethesda Naval Hospital is a prime spot for relocating military families or civilians with jobs at that facility and as such the areas surrounding it have much to offer.
For those of you who know me, you know I'm a straight shooter and don't sugar coat the advice and news you are getting. I understand that buying or selling a home is stressful; after all, it is the biggest financial transaction most of us make in our lives. But it's important to have a little fun along the way and being fully informed and comfortable with your decisions will make your transaction an enjoyable one. Nothing is more satisfying for me than for you to realize your dreams and that is why I enjoy the heck out of every day...
My passion is talking about real estate, whether it's for your home today or in the coming year or two. Many of you say you don't want to bother me too early in the process but believe me it's no bother. In fact calling me early can save you time and money by helping you make the right choices all along the way. Starting early is a great thing and you will not be wasting my time! Many of my clients have plans one or two years out but they are making changes now based on our early start to their future.
I find that my primary job is to listen. In listening I find out what my clients need and can help them make good decisions to get to their goals, whether in Bethesda or other parts of Montgomery County. It's not about me at all or what I've done in the past, what my clients really want is to get their problems solved! Knowing the market well and being able to handle the analysis of local data really let me give my clients enough information so they price well.
More than anything else I do, this is the critical step that allows all the rest of the marketing efforts to be succesful for the sale of real estate in Bethesda. So I can never overstate the importance of helping people make good decisions about the most important financial transactions of their lives.
In our current real estate market it's imperative for sellers to understand that while it's always about location, location, location now it's really about condition, condition, condition in almost an equal portion. With literally hundreds of choices buyers need to have your property on their #1,2, or 3 best list. And to get there it takes a team effort. When sellers do their part to clean, repair, neutralize and present their property they set the stage for me to be successful at marketing to a very broad range of buyers from print advertising to a heavy Internet presence. A home that is presented beautifully in photographs and visual tours invites buyers in!
Call me today so that we can start our real estate journey together...
Josette Skilling, Real Estate Professional
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
4733 Bethesda Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-385-9213 (cell)
240-497-1700 (office)
You've come to the right place!
Bethesda, MD is located in Montgomery County and is one of the affluent Washington suburbs. A highly-educated work force and thousands of employers, including the National Institutes of Health and Bethesda Naval Hospital, contribute to this prosperous community. Downtown Bethesda provides a festive urban community featuring a variety of restaurants, live theaters, and art galleries.
Bethesda real estate is very popular among young families interested in buying a home. There are many older, lovely established neighborhoods here, as well as new developments, that are ideal for buying a home for real estate investment. More than any other reason I hear people like to buy Bethesda real estate is because of the access to nationally ranked schools. Close behind are the proximity to D.C. and older established neighborhoods. The average price for homes is reflected in that. Currently for Bethesda real estate sales, at the end of 2007:
If you are thinking of buying real estate in the Washington, D.C. area, put Bethesda on your list of possibilities.
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As a local resident, I know the local area and its value, and I keep very detailed market statistics for many of the neighborhoods. Unlike the national trends, Bethesda real estate is still very healthy and well priced homes in great condition still sell in all price ranges. If you are ready to start your search or to sell your home, let me help you understand just what the micro trends mean to you.
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"Working with Josette as a real estate agent was an outstanding experience. She was patient, thorough and knowledgeable. Most importantly Josette was genuinely interested in helping us find the right home. We drove away from all of our interactions with Josette thinking about how much we enjoyed working with her. Even other agents commented on what a pleasure she was to work with. To us that spoke volumes about her professionalism and integrity.
We would recommend Josette to anyone."
Aaron & Maura Davis
"Josette made the process of buying a home effortless and stress-free! As a first-time home buyer I was a little nervous but with Josette's guidance I was able to make an informed decision with no regrets. I appreciate that she was so knowledgeable about everything from finances to renovating your home. I can't thank Josette enough for her patience, honesty and determination in helping me get my dream home.
I highly recommend Josette Skilling as a real estate agent to anyone!"
Nancy Bellegarde
"My wife and I recently moved from San Francisco and were very excited at the prospect of purchasing a home in Maryland. We chose to work with several real estate agents in the Montgomery County area to ensure that we found an agent we could work well with and to ensure we had someone who had our interests in mind. We were referred to Josette Skilling by a close family friend; and after our initial meeting, we decided that she was the agent for us.
During our home search, Josette's ability to provide us with detailed information about homes in specific areas helped us narrow our choices. When we chose Clarksburg, Josette made sure we understood the building situation and permitting issues for new construction there. Josette helped to point out possible risks and areas of concern while we moved forward with the home buying process. Her negotiation skills helped us to structure an aggressive offer that was accepted by the seller.
We were very pleased with Josette's efforts during our home buying process. She was accessible, a pleasure to work with, and very professional. She treated our home buying process as if she was buying the home herself. We confidently felt that she was helping us find our perfect home instead of trying to sell us a house.
We would highly recommend Josette Skilling to those searching for their dream home."
Bryan and Lisa Suit
"Josette made the process of buying this home so easy for us even though it was a very difficult transaction with the financing. We love our home and can't wait to make the changes that will make it our own!
We would recommend her as a real estate agent to any of our friends..."
Jen & Mathew
"Jeanne and I had listed our home with another real estate agent and had no success in attracting a buyer. Josette was able to come in and identify the issues which were preventing us from selling and help us to very quickly turn our home into a very saleable product. She worked tirelessly on our behalf, even painting walls and packing boxes! She's a tough taskmaster but it's truly in your best interest to listen to her wisdom - she knows what buyers are looking for and how to make your home show up on their top 3 list. We truly feel Josette was the catalyst in getting our home successfully under contract in 34 days, at a time when the average days on market were over 70. And every detail along the way was taken care of for us all the way up to a very smooth and successful settlement.
We are very thankful for Josette's knowledge and integrity and her ability to help us make good decisions. We recommend her without reservation as the agent who will help you make good decisions and who will always act in your best interests"
Sincerely,
Ed and Jeanne Reedy
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