Buying a Home? Let us help you make it a joyful journey. Please enjoy the fun and informative blog posts from Buyer's Edge, the top-producing Exclusive Buyers Agents in the Nation's Capital Region. Celebrating the Home. Design. Inspiration. Joy.
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Read More"You don't own your stuff—your stuff owns you." This thought-provoking quote by Chuck Palahniuk highlights a reality many of us ignore. Our homes, often overflowing with years of accumulated belongings, can feel more like sources of stress than havens of comfort. Rightsizing, as I prefer to call it, is a chance to change that narrative. It's about turning clutter into clarity and chaos into purpose, creating a more intentional and fulfilling lifestyle that brings both relief and peace of mind.
Read MoreDisadvantages of “Pocket Listings” or “Off-MLS” for Home Sellers and Buyers. In today's real estate market, pocket listings—where agents privately market properties instead of listing them on a public Multiple Listing Service (MLS)—pose significant risks and perpetuate discriminatory practices. These practices negatively impact sellers, homebuyers, and our community.
Read MoreTips to Prep Your House & Yard for Spring. Springtime means it's time to freshen up your home and yard! Use the Buyer's Edge | BuyerAgent.com Spring House Prep List to go from hibernation to a vibrant Spring season. Take away some of this seasonal maintenance stress and leave yourself with a beautiful, refreshed home.
Read MoreTop 28 Most Expensive Houses Sold in the Washington, DC Metro Area in 2022. Stephen Carpenter-Israel, Exclusive Buyer’s Broker with Buyer’s Edge, Represents Homebuyers for One of These Top 28 Luxury Homes.
Read MoreHomes Sold for Around $500,000 - $600,000 in the Last 30 Days.
Recent Residential Sales in the Greater Washington, DC Metro Area
At Buyer’s Edge | BuyersAgent.com, we think it’s fun to share just a few examples of residential sales in the Greater Washington, DC Metro Area. Each month we pick a different price point so homebuyers searching for real estate property can explore and compare homes, condos, and townhomes in various locations around Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Stephen Carpenter-Israel, President/Broker of Buyer's Edge Real Estate Company in the Greater Washington, DC Metro, recently had the rare opportunity to represent the homebuyers of an extraordinary property called Clifton Farm in Berryville, Virginia. The 411-acre farm is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and owned by George Washington's cousin. Stephen's past clients were intrigued by the manor home built in 1834 and the surrounding property. When they learned that Clifton Farm was heading for auction by Hall and Hall Auctions, the homebuyers asked Steve to represent them. They wanted to maintain their privacy as they pursued the purchase of this one-of-a-kind estate only an hour away from Washington, DC.
Read MoreAt Buyer’s Edge | BuyersAgent.com, we thought it would be fun to share just a few examples of residential sales in the Greater Washington, DC Metro Area each month. We’ll pick a price point, so homebuyers searching for real estate property can explore and compare homes, condos, and townhomes in different locations around Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Read MoreIn a recent press release, Stephen Carpenter-Israel, President and Broker of Buyer's Edge | BuyersAgent.com, DC's leading Exclusive Buyer Brokerage Company, was named one of Washington's 2022 100 Best Real Estate Agents by Washingtonian Magazine. Earlier this year, Carpenter-Israel's company also was included in the Washington Business Journal’s 2022 List of Top Residential Real Estate Companies. Why is this real estate news so exciting?
Read MoreChoosing the best Realtor to market and negotiate the sale of your home or condo is one of the most important decisions when you are ready to sell your home in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland. Selling a home should be like any other important business transaction, but unfortunately many Sellers make impulsive and emotional decisions that inevitably cost them loads of frustration, time and tons of money.
Read MoreTOP Tips for selling your home in the Washington DC metro area.
Read MoreOur unique Exclusive Buyer's Broker model, exclusively represents homebuyers and never-sellers, offers a genuine fiduciary relationship of transparency and trust. This means we solely focus on your best interests, providing unbiased advice and negotiating the best deals for you.
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