Dana Scanlon, CIPS, GRI Award-Winning Bethesda Realtor

My mission as a problem-solver

The Washington DC area is one of the country's most vibrant metropolitain areas and a wonderful place to live. The mix of private enterprise, non-profit associations and U.S. and international government agencies, attracts new residents every day and keeps long-time residents active. The sights of our nation's capital, the many museums (many of them with free admission), and a thriving theater and arts community contribute to its quality of life. According to the national rankings in numerous magazines, Montgomery County MD and some of the Northern Virginia suburbs boast many of the best public high schools in the USA.

Whether you are arriving in this area from somewhere across oceans, across the country, whether you are an investor or are just moving a few blocks away, you will want someone with passion, knowledge and uncompromising commitment to your needs and interests to be your guide in any real estate transaction.

Dana specializes in Montgomery County, MD (with particular knowledge of Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Kensington, Rockville, and Silver Spring); Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun Counties, in Northern Virginia, as well as the adjacent communities of Washington DC.

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Statement of Purpose

As your agent, my job is to help you make the best decision about buying or selling your home, whether or not that results in a fee paid to Keller Williams and me ~ My goal is to work so well on your behalf and deliver such service that you will want me to be your family real estate consultant for life ~

What Makes Me Different

No one is going to work harder than me to find the best possible price for your home ~ I will listen to your needs and understand the deep emotional issues facing the buyer - "Your home is my home" - I will provide you with the same level of effort and quality of service as if I were buying or selling my own home ~ My passion for solving the special needs of my international and French-speaking clients makes me a better agent for all my clients.

When selling homes I give my clients' properties the best international exposure on the internet, by investing substantially in search engine optimization and quality virtual tours. I will always tell you the truth about your home's market value and what it will take to get it sold. As a full time real estate professional and consultant, I offer full service, and go the extra mile for each and every client.

Local Expertise ~ Global Advantage

In 2009, Dana was the Top Producing solo agent at Keller Williams in the DC/Maryland Region.

Dana has the proven systems and marketing skills to get your home sold in a smooth and profitable transaction. She goes the extra mile to master the changing market with new technologies and savvy sales techniques. She will never puff the suggested list price of your home to get the listing.

With a unique understanding of international cultural nuances, one of Dana's specialties is working with international clients. She has the professional expertise to be the ideal agent to take newly arrived international buyers by the hand and walk them through the complexities of home buying. Her State Department-certified French interpreting skills allow her to function at the highest level in transactions with the francophone client. Solving the special needs of the international client has helped to make Dana a "problem solver" for all her clients.

She is equally well-versed in working with first-time home-buyers, who benefit for the extraordinary customer care that is Dana's hallmark. And swhe has the proven marketing and sales skills to master the changing market when it comes time to sell your home.

She has assisted Foreign Embassies in making property purchases and has developed special lender relationships that allow her to cater to the unique needs of the diplomatic and foreign community. Diplomats with A1 or A2 visas can call Dana for more information on special lender programs that may allow them to obtain a mortgage in order to purchase a property or residence in America.

Always seeking new ways to improve the services offered to her clients, she regularly participates in continuing education classes, above and beyond what is needed to maintain her licenses in 3 jurisdictions. The latest series completed is the National Association of Realtors' GRI, a designation held by only 19% of Realtors® nationwide.

A special note to Dana's francophone clients: Je suis dévouée à la satisfaction de mes clients. Pour votre accueil dans la region de Washington : Agent immobilier bilingue servant la région de Washington DC, Maryland et Virginie, avec une connaissance particulière de Bethesda. Je propose de vous accompagner dans vos démarches, en vous guidant avant même votre arrivée sur le territoire américain.

Vous désirez achetez, vendre, louer une résidence principale ou secondaire, un bien immobilier aux Etats-Unis... laissez-moi vous guider dans ce parcours.

Diplomate? Visa A1? J'ai le programme qui peut vous permettre d'acheter un bien immobilier aux Etats-Unis, avec un emprunt immobilier de premiere classe.

Testimonials from around the world

"Dana is dedicated to safeguarding the interests of her clients. She works hard to ensure that they get the best price for their property." Ray and Samita Sidhu - Rockville MD home sold

"Dana came through with flying colors in selling our home. She did everything she promised and more. Within 5 days we had a ratified contract, greater than the asking price. I think the success of the sale of my family home was due to Dana's experience in the market; her ability to see what needs to be done & take charge of doing it; her frankness & practical thinking; and her desire to do the right thing for her clients." Sandy Y. Clinton - Kensington MD home sold

"Dana was the most honest, helpful, and effective realtor I've ever had the pleasure to work with." Troy W. Brooks, DMD - Bethesda MD condo sold

"In addition to excellent performance on the expected services, Dana worked hard to negotiate a non-standard purchase contract that met both our needs and those of the sellers." Jeff and Donna Gathers - Alexandria VA home buyers

"It was the most relaxed experience I have ever had buying or selling a home. You handled everything efficiently and with no bother. Thank you." Kathryn Wiemers - Kensington MD home sold

"We were extremely lucky to have Dana with us. She impressed us with her energy and professionalism through the whole process. She was not only very knowledgeable about real estate but also about financing. She stood by us and we relied on her during difficult times, which speaks to her extraordinary character." Mourad and Andreina, international buyers, Washington DC

"Dana helped me find and purchase a house in Washington DC while I was still posted overseas. She was perfectly accessible and reliable. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anybody looking to buy in the DC area, particularly fellow diplomats who will most benefit from her experience." David Cvach, Counselor, French Embassy - buyer in Washington

"Dana was always one to two steps ahead of me, trying to provide guidance in ways I didn't realize I needed. This helped me feel prepared and ready for each step in the homebuying process." -- Shana Yudowitch-- first time home-buyer, Silver Spring MD.

"I really appreciate all of your hard work, patience, availability, and persistence throughout the whole process. I couldn't possibly have asked for more... I plan on recommending you to ANY and EVERY one who is thinking of buying a home. You are worth your weight in GOLD." Angela Sandford, first time home-buyer, Silver Spring MD.

"Excellent accueil et disponibilité des notre arrivée a Washington de France. Excellente compréhension de nos besoins. Tres bon ciblage du type de maison qui correspondait a notre budget. Nous avons beaucoup apprecié votre professionalisme ainsi que votre accueil chaleureux" -- Catherine B. -- international relocation to Bethesda

"You were very accessible, organized, looked out for my interests and asked great questions to lender, inspector, etc." -- Helen Casteel - first time homebuyer, Silver Spring MD

We especially appreciated your availability, kindness and knowledge of the area. Your research really respected our needs and choices, which made us gain time" -- Cecile Juhel -- international relocation

"Dana a fait preuve de ponctualité, disponibilités, et de professionalisme, tout au long de notre recherche, avec sérieux et avec sourires! Bravo!" -- Celine and Manuel Poupin -- international relocation

"Tout est parfait dans votre façon de travailler: clarté des explications, ponctualité des rendez-vous, perséverence et efficacité" --Albert Waoulo -- moved to Silver Spring from Senegal

"Votre Disponibilité, réactivité, explications du marché immobilier et bien sur, votre grande sympathie ont été particulièrement appréciés." -- Nathalie et Olivier Esposito -- moved to Bethesda from Oman

"The service was over my expectations... very fast, efficient, no pain!" -- Yannick Lestiboudois -- moved from Washington DC to France