I love the process of a house becoming a home.  For sellers it is front and center as they prepare to move on, leaving the patina of a lived life, of memories, of personality and choices.  For buyers it is about possibility:  Office space? Good schools?  Outdoor space? A walkable neighborhood?

From a million dollar listing to a small condominium, where you call home is fundamental.  Your business and your satisfaction is important to me no matter the location or price tag.

If you are selling your home to upgrade, downsize, or relocate out of state, I will love and care for your house as if it were my own to get you the best price possible.  I appreciate a broad array of styles and bring a discerning eye to getting “market ready”. Whether doing repairs, landscaping, staging, painting, or finding the perfect decorative accessory, I have resources to help you along the way. 

I accent positive features and suggest remedies for those needing a bit of help - all with an eye to current market trends, showcasing what makes your home special, and generating a positive return on your investment.  As one satisfied client noted, “Virginia literally took a 1981, beat up time capsule to a sparkling, move-in ready home.”

Does the thought of scheduling contractors, picking a paint color, decluttering, or whipping your yard into shape make your head hurt?  No problem, let me do it for you.  Concerned about time lines, sticking to a plan, or keeping your house “show ready” for prospective buyers?  It’s not an issue.  I can help with that too.  Confused by conflicting information, your neighbor’s experience, or what your friends are telling you?  Need to have an estate sale or work with an out state Realtor?  Relax, we’ll sift through it all and work with what is pertinent to YOUR situation.

We’ll start with an initial assessment of your home. I’ll build a time line and marketing and pricing plan from the ground up to highlight your property and place you prominently in the marketplace.  I’ll see you through all the getting ready, your market debut, open houses, initial offers, contract negotiations, inspections, and a thousand and one questions as we coddle and cosset your home right into the arms of its new owners!

Bottom line, I am here to be your trusted advisor, handle details, solve problems, provide salient information, and get you to your next address, your next home.

AND THE LOVE CONTINUES . . . . if you are buying I will help you find the home you LOVE.  From our first meeting to our first property visit to sitting at the closing table, I will be with you every step of the way - educating, encouraging, offering suggestions.  I embrace possibility and make a point of visiting new properties every week to stay current on neighborhoods, housing trends, price points, and, well, POSSIBILITIES!  Not every home shines brightly but a little imagination, a bit of creativity, a few good resources and voila! Suddenly you may see just what you want.  Or, we may find that new or newly renovated property that fits all your check boxes.  Give me a call at 703.859.6362 and let’s find YOUR next possibility, your next address.