About Washington's Georgetown

There are seven properties on the market in DC over $10 million - ranging from $10 million to $39.5 million. Five have been listed for at least 6 months - with one being on the market almost two years, but no properties over $10 million have sold in the same 6 month time frame.

Interestingly, the "youngest" of the properties (57 years old) is the least expensive, while the oldest ones - both in Georgetown - are the most expensive. Halcyon House is a 30,500s.f.historically designated mansion overlooking Potomac River.The home was built in 1787 by James Stoddert- the 1st US Secretary of Navy, and George Washinton confidante. It was once owned and expanded by Mark Twain's nephew. Originally listed at $30 million but reduced to $19,500,000 this 5 level home with 9 fireplaces and room for 12 cars all on 1/2 an acre in Georgetown is waiting for your buyers,

Evermay in Georgetown started out at $49 million but now is available at $39,500,000. Evermay is a gated,magnificent,historic estate on 3.5+ acres in a tranquil setting w/ majestic grounds&gardens, Built in 1801, the dining room seats 40, orangerie/ballroom promise grand parties, and guesthouse+annex/office guarantee privacy. With parking for 100 cars, parties will be easy at this estate that overlooks the Washington Monument and Rock Creek Park.

What I can't imagine is having a conversation with a seller and suggesting that they should reduce their price by $10 million! How do you start that conversation!

None of these are my listings, but Lise Howe will be glad to show them to you!

The entire process of purchasing property to live requires thought, analysis and decisions. Active buyers are constantly processing questions like

Will I enjoy living in this new community?

Is this location safe for me and my family?

Can I easily manage all of the necessary payments to maintain this property?

Will all of my personal items fit within this property?

When a vacant property is shown, this forces even more on the buyer to think think think! Buyers wonder whether their items will fit or if they need to purchase items, what will fit in the space. This becomes even more of an issue with smaller condos and homes. Let's face it - open spaces just confuse buyers. Common in condo spaces is an the open area...which tends to confuse lots of buyers. But staging a home with furniture can help address those issues and at least quiet those space questions down. Take a look at our example below to see what we mean.

Empty room/space in a condo...BEFORE

The space AFTER we dressed it up and staged it with nicely sized and furniture, added color and life!

Now you can really see how the family room and dining room space come together! And your brain doesn't have to work so hard to figure out where pieces of furniture can go and how they can fit.

If you are a homeowner or realtor selling a condo in DC, MD or Northern Virginia - stop confusing your buyers! They will thank you with a sale! So make it easy - stage your vacant property! We have great furniture to use make your place shine! See more of this condo at www.rarooms.com/portfolio.htm

Regards,


Roslyn Ashford, Interior Decorator and Stager
CEO, ra reDoes rooms, Inc.
http://www.rarooms.com; 240-423-1732

"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair

So just how open are any of you to networking and marketing yourselves/brands to RE professionals ASIDE from other agents/Realtors??

You mean you don't have a separate set of business cards to hand out to a title agent, or occasionally take lunch to a small mortgage office? What are you in this business for?!!? It takes a village to put a family in a home! (LOL) Often, I hear and read from agents and Realtors how important it is to network and get your name out there, etc...Well who better to network with than others who are instrumental in the home buying/selling process as well as yourselves?

The same process we come up with to get tactics to sell homes and get listings are some of the same things we can gather to attract others in the RE community, getting on a first name basis with these people is just as important as getting that contract signed with the potential buyer or seller. Has your day to day activity changed or lessened since we are experiencing a slightly different market at the moment? By all means, go steal a bit of an office's time! Go on Vista Print and print up a batch of "Networking cards" (cheap and free right now if you hurry on over there), take the time to run by Domino's, Subway, or Mrs. Field's and steal 15 minutes of time at least one Title, Mortgage and notary office a week...introduce yourself and point out your Active Rain link on the card tell them all about it and how it works, chances are they know nothing about it, A LOT of RE professionals still don't! They'll never forget it, and you'll never regret it!! Happy Real "Estating" :)

Good morning everyone. Its saturday-the start of the weekend for most people. This "Free Washington DC Weekend Guide" is a Saturday and Sunday only post. Hope that you see anything on this list that might want to do.

SATURDAY

Dave Nada and DJ Meistro will be performing together again at the Wonderland Ballroom on 1101 Kenyon St NW Washington DC 202-232-5263.

Dress like Santa and hit Georgetown Washington DC night spots during the bar crawl at the Third Edition on 1248 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington DC. Time:4-8pm. Charitable donations accepted.

Holiday Open House/Health Fair. Realign yourself after a tough day with free pilates classes,massages and personal training sessions at Sonafit on 2121 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington DC. Call 202-965-2121 for more information.

SUNDAY

Come and see elite Washington DC ice skaters skate at the Fort Dupont Ice Arena on 3779 Ely Place SE Washington DC. Call 202-584-5007 for more information. Or visit www.fdia.org.

And go to Church. It does COST nothing to worship and praise our God in the presence of God loving and God fearing people of God. We will never know the cost that he paid for our sins in full at the cross.

Thats this week edition of "Free Washington Post Weekend Guide". Tune in next week for another "Free Washington DC Weekend. That's it for this week. Until next time,have a great and safe weekend. Great post.

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Thank you!

C.