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Carlyn Lowery - eXp Realty - Annapolis, MD Real Estate

How to find the Best Realtor

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Have you thought about moving to a new home, investing in more property, or downsizing?  

Is there something that you want to sell to simplify life?

Or something to buy to bring you joy?

And who did you talk to over the holidays who would like to make a move?

If you know someone who wants to make a move anywhere in the country, you can help by introducing us! I know lots of people in the real estate industry, all over the place, and like to screen prospective agents for you and your friends. It makes me happy to introduce good people to good people who can help them get things done.

This is really different from a lot of referral and rebate services, that just introduce people to Realtors who pay for advertising. Those are not always the best ones!

To find the best Realtor to meet your needs, ask for a referral from a reliable, trustworthy professional. For such a big move, it’s really important to get the right support.

Annapolis Waterfront House Just Listed – 38 Williams Dr

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This beautiful Annapolis waterfront home has just been listed for sale. It’s sited on Weems Creek in Admiral Heights.

Is this the one you have been waiting for?

Enjoy the Annapolis waterfront lifestyle including…

waking up to a gorgeous 180 degree water view, relaxing on your screened back porch, working and dining overlooking the water, and boating from your own private 25′ deep-water pier with multiple slips, a boat lift, electricity and fresh water.

This home has many wonderful features including a gourmet kitchen with island, hardwood floors throughout, water views on every level, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a huge deck.

The marvelous Admiral Heights community amenities include a pool, pier, boat ramp, parks, clubs, and social events!

We’ll be having an open house next weekend, January 26th. Come and see! Or call with questions!

Anne Arundel County Real Estate Market Statistics Year 2019

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If you are wondering how the last year went in our local market, here are some market statistics for the entire year of 2019 in Anne Arundel County, compared to 2018.

  • Total Sales: $4,109,091,572 (up 12.29%)
  • Average Discount Off List Price: 2.7% (was 3.1%)
  • Average Days on the Market: 46 (down 38.67%)
  • Average Sold Price: $411,547 (up 2.49%)
  • Real Buyers (Homes Sold): 9,873 (up 8.34%)

(Data Source: Bright MLS Statistics calculated 1/7/2020)

All of these numbers show that this market was stronger for sellers over the past year. If you’d like details on your neighborhood, just ask.

Anne Arundel County Real Estate Market Statistics Year 2019

Fixing vacant abandoned neglected properties and improving neighborhoods

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Around Halloween, vacant, scary houses are thrilling!  

For some people, including some of my real estate clients, these houses are thrilling not only in October, but all year round. 

If you know of a local neglected, abandoned, or vacant property ,in or around Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Maryland, you can help improve our community. If you let me know about a property like this, then I may be able to get local investor to turn it around.  

If you share a physical address or name and phone number for an owner of an unwanted property, I’ll get to work on it right away.

Pocket Listings in Anne Arundel County – Private Exclusive Listings

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Are you looking to buy a house for less or sell a house for less? Interested in pocket listings, off-market listings, private exclusive listings, properties that are not in MLS? Do you want to sell your house the best way?

Perhaps you have seen more creative real estate ads lately. Competition is fierce. 

And new guidelines mean that marketing strategies are changing. What worked yesterday may not work today, and what works today may not work tomorrow.

Michele Lerner recently wrote in the Washington Post article “‘Pocket listings,’ those secretive, off-market offerings of homes for sale, to disappear in the D.C. area”:

If you’ve ever been the recipient of an email blast from a real estate agent with photos, prices and information on “private exclusive listings,” you may have felt privileged. But for other real estate agents and buyers, the practice of pocket listings, also known as office exclusive listings or off-MLS (multiple listing service) listings, is frustrating.

Now that practice in the Washington area may be coming to an end.

It’s a hot debate about eliminating “pocket listings” and making all information available to home buyers. At the same time, sellers want things done their way, at their convenience, and to their advantage. Obviously, different people have different interests, and the landscape is changing.

Be sure to plan well in advance for your next move. To get the best outcome, find out about the latest market changes, and act accordingly. 

Talk to me early! What’s your dream home?

My systems for buying and selling homes are constantly being updated to provide the best client service possible. Do you want to:

* Keep the most money in your pocket?
* Make showings as easy as possible?
* Coordinate the timing of your buying and selling to make your move as smooth as possible?

When you are ready, let’s discuss these and other goals, and map out a path that works for you.