Deciding to Sell
Exceptional Service from Beginning to Close.
Selling your home is about more than just putting a sign in the yard. It takes precision, professionalism, and expertise to truly shine in today's competitive market and get the best exposure. I understand the importance of this process, which is why I have developed strategic methods to guarantee a smooth and successful experience when selling your home.
I employ cutting-edge marketing strategies to maximize profits and achieve extensive exposure in a short timeframe. Serving as your on-the-ground liaison, I coordinate with contractors, property managers, tenants, and home sale preparation services. You receive a comprehensive package of services, including my expertise in contracts and experience with tough negotiators, ensuring you achieve favorable results with confidence.
Seller Consultation
During our initial consultation, we will review your objectives and the timeline for your real estate goals. The consultation can be conducted through:
Zoom Video or Phone Call
In-Person Meeting
The consultation typically lasts between 20 to 30 minutes, during which we will cover the following topics:
The home-selling process
Market conditions
Tactics & Strategies
List Price
During our meeting, I will gather details about your home and take notes about any recent renovations.
broker fee
To sell homes, most brokers charge between 2.5% to 3% of the sales prices.
I offer a competitive rate of 2% of the sales price, along with a $395 transaction fee.
This fee covers the costs of marketing your home, providing professional photography, video, floorplans, and staging. Unlike other brokers who may suggest staging as a beneficial selling tool but leave you to cover the expenses—ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 depending on your home's size—I include this service in my fee.
Marketing YOUR Home
My listings stand out from those of other top brokers in Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland due to their international exposure. I have cultivated a portfolio of advertising partnerships with the most authoritative news, lifestyle, and financial voices, along with real estate-centric websites. These publications include Zillow, Realtor.com, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Bloomberg, HomeFinder.com, Homes.com, Financial Times, and more.
Real Estate Listing
Once your listing is live, I personally distribute it among my extensive network of relocation companies, corporate contacts, and top real estate brokers worldwide. I utilize a blend of traditional and new media to showcase your home, including:
Photography and video
Floorplans
3D virtual tours
High-quality brochures
Social Media Marketing
Check out my sample listing: Zen House
Tenant Occupied properTIES
If you are a landlord looking to sell a rental property, I can help you. This often involves working closely with tenants and property managers to ensure a smooth transaction. Particularly, selling a property with tenants in Washington DC is a complex process because the transaction falls under the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA), which grants tenants rights when the landlord decides to sell. TOPA gives tenants the right of first refusal, meaning they have the option to purchase the property before it is sold to someone else. As your broker, I will guide you through the TOPA process by providing the following services:
Sending TOPA notice to Tenants.
Sending TOPA notice to the Department of Housing and Community Developement.
Sending TOPA notice to Rental Conversion and Sale Division.
Collecting signatures from Tenants.
Submitting certified mail receipts and signed TOPA acknowledgments to the Title Company to show that the TOPA process was carried out according to the law.
Schedule a Consultation
Please, complete the form below so we can start working together. You can also contact me by text at +1-571-230-9686 or email at Diana@BestHomesByDiana.com If you are stationed abroad, we can arrange a video appointment via Zoom.