WATCH NEWS CHANNEL 8, INSIDE 7 ON YOUR SIDE WITH ROSS MCLAUGHLIN AND SHAWN HODER!!! Tuesday 8:30pm this wonderful show answers viewers' questions and helps them solve difficult consumer problems. I was invited on Oct 30th to answer a question about buying a condominium when the developer is renting the unsold units in the project. Bottom line a huge risk for your investment!! No NO NOOOO!

APPEARING ON FOX 5 EVENING NEWS SHOW 6-7PM
Fox 5 is airing a special, Thursday, Sept. 27th about the Washington DC area real estate market. I am one of 2 Realtors who will be answering calls from viewers during the evening news. 

A great way to find out about me is to Read the BUZZZ FROM MY CLIENTS by clicking on one of my client's letters in the right column of the ABOUT DEBBIE link on www.athomewithdebbie.com/about.php.

Why hire me? Do you have the time, experience, sources of information, and contacts to do the job yourself? Can you properly manage all the risk factors and protect yourself? Would you get the same contractual terms and price? These are a few of the areas where I will earn the commission that I am paid.

My insight in determining a pricing strategy for the property you wish to buy or sell can keep you from missing the opportunity to go under contract at the best price. Before I go live with a listing or put in an offer to purchase, I get input from one of the appraisers I work with regularly. This does not cost you anything but gives you that added input from another expert with a different view point. As a Buyer, you will be confident that you are not overpaying for your new home. As a Seller, you will be confident that you will not be overpricing your property which would result in subsequent price reductions and a longer time to sell your property. We don't want to miss a buyer because your home was incorrectly priced.
Marketing a home for sale is a multifaceted job. Buyer interest will be generated from the multiple listing, public open houses, broker open houses, advertising on the internet ( I pay for 1000 targeted visitors every month in DC and Northern Virginia) , direct mail, virtual tour, Craigs List, Featured Listing Placement on Realtor.com.....and any buyer can click on the REAL PING button on this website and be connected to me to discuss your listing.

Because of my background as a lender, I have knowledge of every aspect of the transaction. In negotiations for a settlement date for a buyer, I will make sure we factor in any additional cost you may incur for a longer lock for your loan...no surprises. I can answer mortgage questions. The lender I recommend gets your mortgage processed and approved before you start looking for a home (most don't work this way). There are several advantages to proceeding this way: your loan is finished except for a contract, appraisal and title work so there are no last minute suprises, no last minute documents to find, you have the strongest possible mortgage commitment which gives us a better negotiating position, and you can settle quickly (another strong point for negotiations). This also provides you with the maximum protection from contractual default. I want to ensure that your transaction goes smoothly.

For buyers, I have lots of strategies to save you money in your transaction. If you can put your offer to purchase in mid week, the negotiating momentum is on our side. The seller just came out of another weekend without an offer...I also know settlement companies that discount the very expensive title insurance for purchase transactions. Every little bit of savings helps. I will also give you a very accurate and detailed closing cost worksheet at the beginning of the process and go over it with you so that there are no suprises. A home inspection and home warrenty are other good vehicles to protect you from the unknown and I recommend you get these after the contract is ratified. I am very meticulous, and I leave no stone unturned when looking for a home for my buyers.

For sellers, I bring unprecedented value to evaluating the offers to purchase your home. Most transactions fail to reach settlement because of a problem with the financing which was not discovered until too late. I will call the lender and insure that all the borrowers documents have been checked and get this in writing from the lender. I will also find out exactly what loan they are getting...since I know the underwriting requirements for most loans I can ask the right questions. The earnest money deposit is little consolation if you have taken your property off the market, and you have made your plans based on the settlement date at hand.

And most important, I am a fanatic about customer service!!

My goal is to earn all your future business, by providing you with unsurpassed market and financial knowledge, personal service, and discretion.

PRIVACY POLICY: WE WILL NOT SELL, RENT, OR BARTER YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT YOU TO ANY THIRD PARTY.

This is only a small slice of the value that I will bring to your transaction.

Thank you for taking the time to visit with me. I would be honored to help you.

Best,

Debbie

A few of the letters from my clients :  ) 

Samantha and Kevin in Manassas, VA
"My wife and I were very apprehensive about the whole idea of buying a home. Oh course we attempted to educate ourselves, purchasing more than a few books. Debbie stepped in from day one translating some very difficult concepts. By the time any decisions were made we were more than prepared and very confident that our individual needs would be met. Debbie did just that, and then some. By that Spring, Debbie had shown us an eye full and we were ready. With only $1000.00, and the assistance of Debbie's team, we were in a lovely four bedroom, three and one half bathroom townhouse. In addition, we somehow managed to get the best mortgage I could've imagined, 350K loan at 6.625% extended through 40 years. WOW!!! In this market? My family is just so pleased at the effort and service delivered by Debbie that we have recommended her to all our friends shopping for homes.

Alicia and Michel in Alexandria, VA
"If you truly want your home sold or want to find a home that is perfect for you then you need to go with Debbie Jensen! My husband and I were fortunate enough to be introduced to Debbie after our home had been on the market for FIVE months and had not sold. After my contract expired with our first realtor we immediately went with Debbie! Debbie was able to sell our home in ONE WEEK! She provided expert advice as to what steps we needed to take in order to get our home sold. We had three potential home buyers in our home the first week after Debbie had listed our home. Did I already mention that she sold our home in ONE WEEK! Debbie is an absolute joy to work with. Have you ever met and worked with anyone who truly makes you feel important? She honestly cares about everyone she works with and is an exceptional realtor and broker. Closing on our house was a seamless process. Debbie handled it all! We are now using Debbie to help us find a new home. The most wonderful attribute of Debbie is the fact that she always has YOUR best interests at heart. She just doesn't want to sell you a home you like. She wants to sell you a home that you LOVE! And not to mention she looks out for your future investment. Due to all of her experience in this industry she is able to educate you on where the best location to buy is and what features you need to have if you are looking for a higher return on investment. She is a diamond in the rough, she is a true star! We are so lucky to know her and to be working with her! My advice to anyone who is reading my testimonial is to GO WITH DEBBIE JENSEN! You will be extremely happy that you did! She will take care of you as if you were family! And she will continue to be our realtor for a lifetime! Thank you so much Debbie for everything! We are truly grateful for you and all that you continue to do for us! "

Shawn in Falls Church, VA
"I am in it. My DREAM HOME. The whole ordeal made possible by one person...Debbie Jensen. If you are on this website and have any intention of buying a house in the DC area, you would be crazy not to use her. Why?

Debbie helped locate, finance, and finalize the entire process. If you want someone who cares about your happiness as much as you do, she is the one. She will be there the whole time, holding your hand if you need it. This woman has never met a stranger...

I was referred to her from a friend, now Debbie is a friend of mine. She is a class act all the way.

So you, yes YOU, quit wondering and give her a call. You will not be disappointed."

Paul and Bill in Falls Church, VA
"When we needed a home, we needed it fast - we literally had to settle in a few weeks. Unfortunately we were not 100% sure where the best location would be for the both of us. I tried to locate a realtor who understood our dilemna and wanted to help anyway. In the past, I have worked with several realtors who did not want to take the time and/or just wanted to make a quick sale. Debbie took as much time as was needed to help us determine the parameters of our home, including size, location, etc. Once she helped us figure that out, she presented us with mulitple different possibilities that would fit our needs. On our first day out with Debbie, we found the perfect home and wrote a contract that day. She helped guide us from start to finish, leaving nothing to chance. She diligently followed up with us and everyone else that was needed along the way to make sure that the sale went without a problem and that in the end we hit our targeted close date. Everyone always tells you about the nightmares they have when purchasing a new home. This was the smoothest transaction imaginable because of Debbie's know-how, follow-up and organizational abilities. At closing, the other realtor even asked Debbie to join their firm, saying "She is one of the best realtors I have ever worked with - you guys are very lucky to have her working with you!" Do yourself a favor - if you need a fantastic realtor, look no further. Debbie is it!"

Ali and Mike in Chantilly, VA
"After years of renting, my girlfriend and I decided it was time to buy. Being twenty-somethings in Northern Virginia, we didn't have a lot of disposable income. Neither of us had any experience with buying, nor did we know where to start. Debbie was referred to us by my parents (another set of satisfied clients), and within a few days of speaking to her via phone for the first time, we were sitting in on a conference call with her crunching numbers and pulling paystubs. She immediately ran our preapproval and let us know what we qualified for. From there she handled EVERY aspect of financing, and answered ANY questions we had in layman's terms. She looked out for our best interests the way our mothers would, and even talked us out of a few places that were out of our reach. She is always willing to go the extra mile, and is an extreme joy to be around. I can't even begin to tell you what she's capable of, but believe us...SHE WILL MAKE YOU HAPPY. We now live in a beautiful, unique condo and we owe it all to her. Thanks Debbie!

We really really REALLY can't thank you enough. *Our* home is getting better by the day. We can't wait to have you come over and see it! "

Missy and Chris in Bristow, VA
"Debbie is an absolute joy to work with. We looked relentlessly for a home that fit our lifestyle and price range and we found the perfect home. She was able to negotiate a deal in which the sellers paid over $16,000 in closing costs for us. Working with Debbie guarantees that you will get the best service possible and you will get the attention you deserve when purchasing a home. I would recommend Debbie to anyone looking for a professional to help with purchase or sale of their home."

Danny in Reston, VA
"Working with Debbie was a delight. Along with being extremely knowledgeable about the do's and don'ts about purchasing in this area I could definitely always tell she had my best interest in mind. As a first time homeowner it was definitely a pleasure working with someone who had the knowledge and patience that Debbie displayed. Her knowledge of this market resulted in her negotiating that the seller pay $13,000 at settlement towards closing and part of this money was used to bring down my interest rate. It also resulted in me receiving $1,600 of my earnest money back at settlement. This was definitely a pleasant experience, and I would recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a home in this area!"

Karan and Bruce in Alexandria, VA
"My husband and I finally decided to buy a condominium instead of continuing to rent. That decision made, who would we call to be our agent?

So, we turned to the internet and found the Virginia realtors page. After perusing several resumes, we liked what we saw on Debbie Jensen and decided to get in touch with her. What great luck.

Debbie was very pleasant and knowledgable. Being an older couple and knowing what we did and did not want I'm sure made her job harder. She was patient while we searched, and searched and searched for our perfect home. When we felt like we had hit a dead-end, she always had a strategy to find more homes to preview.

Debbie also facilitated our loan arrangements. Having been away from the housing market and loan process for a number of years, Debbie's assistance turned what could have been a long process into a pleasant one. With Debbie's resources, we navigated the process of buying our condo quicker than I would have thought possible.

Anyone searching for a realtor would not find anyone more knowledgeable, resourceful and fun to work with than Debbie.

We would highly recommend her to all our family and friends."