I just closed on this lovely house for long time buyers.  They had been looking for over a year and had already lost out on 2 other houses.   Our journey went from a slow buyer's market with limited inventory to a hot seller's market, with still limited inventory.   North Arlington in the just around 1 million range is a very small micro market of limited houses from which to choose, in all markets.  

When this one hit the market, we knew it would go fast and was priced very low for the marketplace.  It's a spacious Cape Cod that's been transformed with contemporary accents, seated on an extaordinary lot with lush landscaping, just minutes from DC in the popular Cherrydale neighborhood    Sure enough, after 2 days on the market, and right after they got back from a vacation, we had to bring our A game and beat out other offers.    Thankfully our experience from losing out on other homes made our team (the buyers and me, how my clients referred to us) know how to get it done:  High Earnest Money, Bold Escalation Clause, Strong lender letter, quick contingency timeframes, as well as a personal touch so the sellers got an idea of who my clients are as people.

In the middle of this negotiation, The Washington Post called and wanted me to give them some tips for buyers in this competitive seller's market.   I could talk about this subject in my sleep, so it was a pleasure to contribute.

When you work with clients for nearly a year, and do indeed form a team, as an agent I will miss talking to them nearly every day.  I told them to be sure I will come up with exuses to call them and hope they do the same!

Click here for this Saturday's Washington Post2015 N. Lincoln, Arlington VA - Just Sold article on how to succeed as a buyer in this market.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coral Gundlach, CRS

Realtor serving Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun Counties in Virginia

Thinking of buying or selling a house in Arlington, Virginia or surrounding Northern Virginia communities? There is no general "good time to buy or sell," it's a very personal decision.   Contact me for a confidential consultation based on your needs and a free market analysis.

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4 Comments on Just Sold in Cherrydale, Arlington, and quoted in Washington Post

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12
2012
389,284 Points 33 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Congratulations on your sale and your post!  Wow!  Folks in Arlington VA are in good hands with Coral Gunlach as their Real Estate professional!
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850,421 Points 72 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Coral,  What a journey. Persistence pays off .. and you knew what was needed to get the job done! Great team work.  Congratulations!
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1,518,993 Points 112 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Great job getting your buyers the home of their dreams in Cherrydale, Arlingotn.  That's a really neat contemporary look to the front with the red overhang at the front door.
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I have to say I LOVE that front porch roof!  Very clever.  Traditional house, Frank Lloyd Wright front porch roof!

Great job with the Post!  I delivered the Washington Post for 10 years as a kid, then into college!
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McEnearney Associates, Arlington Virginia

Address: 4720 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA, 22207

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Looking to buy or sell real estate in Arlington, Virginia and surrounding areas? This blog is a great place to get advice, tips and market information on Arlington, Alexandria, Annandale, Falls Church, McLean, Fairfax, Vienna, Oakton, Chantilly, Reston, Herndon, Springfield and Loudoun County Virginia Real Estate. I am a Top Producing Realtor servicing both buyers and sellers in all of these areas. If you are looking for a different kind real estate experience, then give me a call or email. Buyers: My goal is to give my clients the tools and information they need to find their best home. I will give you honest, sound advice, based in reality of the market, and never pressure you. I also will guide you through the complicated process of contracts, mortgages, inspections and negotiations. Sellers: I do extensive comparable research, and will know the best features of our home to market, blanketing the internet and surrounding area with news of your listing. I will blog about your listing, tell my colleagues about it, and make sure its best features reach the appropriate target audience.
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