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HOME SWEET HOME! (A Diary of My Attempt to Sell My Own House... Feedback/Advice Welcome!

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Real Estate Agent with Compass Real Estate SP98362422

I will start out by saying I LOVE my house. Like most Realtors, I see a lot of homes and sometimes get the "grass may be greener on the other side" syndrome... So far, the choices have been either out of our price range or not "special" enough to get us to pull the rip cord. Our family has looked for houses for a couple of years off and on and because we are so happy with the location (and the fact that we feel we have done all we can do with our home) we have stayed happily for 15 years. Now we have 2 very large teenagers and we think we have found a few possibilities that make it worth a move. So... last night, I put my house in the multiple list service and hit "Active". Uh, oh!

Today is Monday, 18 Oct... I thought that since I did not have pics in til noon I might be ok (things would be quiet) til the TUE broker's open. NOPE! I Have had 6 Realtors (3 with clients) today and it is 5:30pm. I will do the brokers' open tomorrow noon - 2pm and actually am  most excited to see many of my colleagues from my previous brokerage firm! Truly! And I will have cupcakes and cider and I think it will be fun. Then, Sun, for the Open House, I know enough to sneak away and let one of the agents in my office do her thing....

I would be remiss not to invite all my ACTIVERAIN friends- welcome all!ellie shorb 5303 sherrill ave-for sale-chevy chase, md

5303 Sherrill Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 21056    List Price $1,039,000

4 bedrooms 4 baths - Walk to Friendship Heights Metro - In ground heated spa with waterfall and award-winning landscaping. Come see!!

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Ellie Shorb, Realtor, Compass, 240-338-8919 Licensed in DC, MD, VA

A luxury home specialist specializing in exemplary client care, professionalism & privacy.

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James Lowenstern
Castles Unlimited® - Newton, MA
Castles Unlimited. Newton MA Real Estate

I hope you didn't list it yourself...bad idea....but you know that already.

Oct 18, 2010 11:15 AM
Ellie Shorb
Compass Real Estate - Chevy Chase, MD
Realtor DC, MD & VA Luxury Home Expert

I am deferring to my co-worker, Janet, for much of this... she and I are both on the listing... I have to say it is fun getting to know so many great agents today who have come through....

Oct 18, 2010 11:20 AM
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Great landscaping - terrific curb appeal.  It looks very warm and inviting - and homey.  It won't be long before you are probably looking at multiple offers.  ;-)

Oct 18, 2010 11:57 AM
Ellie Shorb
Compass Real Estate - Chevy Chase, MD
Realtor DC, MD & VA Luxury Home Expert

You are very kind, Susan. My dear husband (John Shorb Landscaping) did the honors outdoors. I will miss the yard!

Oct 18, 2010 12:53 PM
Michael Bergin
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - ABR - SRES - Alexandria, VA
Northern Virginia Real Estate

Big step Ellie, good luck!

Oct 19, 2010 03:17 PM
Ellie Shorb
Compass Real Estate - Chevy Chase, MD
Realtor DC, MD & VA Luxury Home Expert

Thank you Michael- Open House Sunday 1-4pm and looking at offers on Tue noon.

Bittersweet, you know!? Kids were 2 and 1 respectively when we  moved in.... now teens!

Oct 21, 2010 11:53 PM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Good luck for a quick sale so you can pick out something you like better while the prices are low.

Oct 27, 2010 04:45 PM
Ellie Shorb
Compass Real Estate - Chevy Chase, MD
Realtor DC, MD & VA Luxury Home Expert

UNDER CONTRACT - We had 16 offers. I waited til after the first open and set a date and time to open all offers at once.

Oh, my gosh! NUTS! Very happy it was a quick sale. It was terrific to meet so many great agents. I did not do my own open house - gave that job to a wonderful colleague in my office. She rocked it!

Oct 28, 2010 02:24 AM