sellingwithdana: Ready for 2025?
- 12/31/24 08:24 AM
I don't know about you, but I am ready to turn the page on 2024. It had its ups and downs in many facets of my life and I survived, my business survived, and my family survived. As a matter of fact, I think that should be my theme song tonight as I celebrate New Year's Eve! What would be a good theme song for you this evening? Happy New Year and Enjoy!
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sellingwithdana: I'll Gladly Pay You Tuesday for a Hamburger Today
- 11/09/23 08:12 AM
If you haven't seen some of my recent posts, I'm expanding on an ActiveRain post I wrote in 2015 where I listed 20 things I learned tending bar. Today's post focuses on the fourth of twenty lessons. Lesson #4: Always get paid in fullOne night I was working at Mr. Eagan's, an Irish Pub in Washington DC, and we had a pretty good crowd though I can't remember why. On Sundays, the kitchen closed at 9:00 and after that, I was on my own. I had booth of very loud and boisterous people who ordered appetizers, entrees, and several rounds of top shelf drinks. … (17 comments)
sellingwithdana: Your Undivided Attention
- 11/03/23 09:10 PM
I'm expanding upon an ActiveRain post I wrote in 2015 where I listed 20 things I learned tending bar. While most ring true today, this lesson is a harder one to relate to real estate completely because I got married before I became a REALTOR® So today's post focuses on the third of twenty lessons. Lesson #3: Never date a customer or clientAs a bartender, you control the drinks and the cash register on behalf of the bar owner. Customers will flirt, beg, and make all kinds of promises to get a drink on the house and you have to be firm. Your tips are … (15 comments)
sellingwithdana: Let them eat cake!
- 09/08/23 10:04 AM
I'm expanding upon an ActiveRain post I wrote in 2015 where I listed 20 things I learned tending bar. While the list still rings true, I'd like to expand on each of the 20 lessons a bit more. I also realized that these lessons were accumulated through many service jobs I've taken on, including as a waitress at a New Jersey Diner (Golden Coach), at a New Jersey bagel shop (Bagel Town) and at an restaurant/ice cream shop in DC (Swensen's). Sadly, all three of these businesses are no longer around, but the lessons I took from them live on in … (15 comments)
sellingwithdana: First Impressions are Crucial
- 09/01/23 07:08 AM
I recently re-read an ActiveRain post I wrote in 2015 where I listed 20 things I learned tending bar. In reflection, the list still rings true to me, but I wish I had taken the time to expand on each of the 20 lessons a bit more. I also realized that these lessons were accumulated through many service jobs I've taken on, including as a waitress at a New Jersey Diner (Golden Coach), at a New Jersey bagel shop (Bagel Town) and at an restaurant/ice cream shop in DC (Swensen's). Sadly, all three of these businesses are no longer around, but … (7 comments)
sellingwithdana: What's Happening in Virginia?
- 10/21/22 10:46 AM
Virginia's September Market Update As the interest rates increase, there are some shifts in the real estate market in Virginia. Statewide, the market has been cooling since September 2021, but counties in Northern Virginia saw some fierce competition for housing this spring and summer. September is seeing a slow down across the state. Take a look at the statewide numbers in this video from Virginia REALTORS®. If you'd like to see a market report for your county, city or neighborhood, give me a call at 202-271-5301. … (1 comments)
sellingwithdana: Real Estate Monthly Market Update for September 2022
- 10/17/22 08:36 AM
Curious about what is happening in the Maryland Real Estate Market? Maryland REALTORS® has a monthly infographic that compared September 2022 to the market in September 2022. It is important to remember that interest rates are quite a bit higher this year than they were last year so we expect to see how the interest rates impact the real estate market in Maryland. As you can see the market is reacting as many expected. The inventory has dropped year over year and both the average and median prices have gone up year over year. Basic supply and demand. We are also noticing few new … (2 comments)
Curious about what's going on with real estate in Charred Oak Estates and colder weather and change in Covid protocols is impacting home sales? Let's look at the numbers:
As you can see from the charts, the numbers of Sold properties is above the 5-year average, the number of New Pending Sales is above and the number of Active Listings is below that of the 5-year average. This low inventory continues to be a challenge throughout the DC Metro Area. Very few homes are sitting on the market.
March's inventory of homes for sale was a bit … (3 comments)
Curious about what's going on with real estate in Charred Oak Estates and how the vaccine roll out is impacting home sales? Let's look at the numbers:
As you can see from the charts, the numbers of Sold properties is below the 5-year average, the number of New Pendings is above and the number of Active Listings is below that of the 5-year average. This low inventory is consistent throughout the DC Metro Area. Nothing is sitting on the market.
March's inventory of homes for sale was a bit lower than the 5-year average with less than … (4 comments)
sellingwithdana: What I've learned about growing my business
- 03/28/21 05:16 PM
When I first began in real estate, I worked with two very experienced men in our office who had very different, yet successful styles. One was very direct and was the first to pick up the phone and have a direct conversation with his clients or with agents. Everything about his marketing was direct. He hosted fun, large-scale events and smaller dinner parties at his home. He also made a customized premium item each year and hand delivered one to each of his past clients. His clients really liked his direct approach and referred him tons of business. He also had tons of … (15 comments)
sellingwithdana: Oops. We did it again.
- 03/02/21 07:38 AM
Oops I did it again. I sold another listing in a way that was quick, easy and convenient for the seller. In this case, a repeat client. How did my team and I do it? Targeted marketing, gorgeous photos, strong negotiating skills and a focus on communication.
The thing is, my client was motivated to sell, so he wanted it sold quickly. In fact, we sold it before holding an Open House. As a coach, I like to give Open House opportunities to my fellow agents and allow them the chance to meet … (7 comments)
sellingwithdana: The best time to sell is...
- 10/19/19 11:18 AM
I recently wrote a blog post called "The Best Time to Sell is..." and I went over the types of calculations that I would consider if answering this question for a seller. I'd look at the number of properties that sold each month, the month with the highest prices sold, and the month homes that sold most quickly. If you are curious when it the best time to sell your home, the time is:
'Why should you sell now? First, inventory is low. Buyers are competinng for almost every home that hits the market. So, you may get a great offer with few contingencies if you … (7 comments)
Author Bio: Dana Hollish Hill is an experienced real estate professional licensed in Maryland, Washington DC and Northern Virginia. She serves as REALTOR®, Broker & Coach at JPAR Stellar Living
I don't know about you, but I am ready to turn the page on 2024. It had its ups and downs in many facets of my life and I survived, my business survived, and my family survived. As a matter of fact, I think that should be my theme song tonight as I celebrate New Year's Eve! 
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